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Ministry of Children and Family Services' response to Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth... More ≫

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems." The report included two recommendations directed to the ministry.

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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee annual report

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The annual report presents information about the OPGT goals and progress made in reaching them.

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Children's Services annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Children's Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Children's Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Ministry of Children and Family Services’ response to mandatory reviews into child deaths

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This publication presents the responses of Children and Family Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The... More ≫

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This publication presents the responses of Children and Family Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate is mandated to report on the death of young persons who had been identified as a child in need of intervention at the time of their death, or within two years of their death. These mandatory reviews are compiled and released twice a year (March and September).

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Children's Services business plan

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Alberta cost control framework and for-profit expansion plan

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As part of the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care `Agreement, signed in November 2021, the Cost Control Framework and For-Profit Expansion Plan supports the growth of affordable child... More ≫

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As part of the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care `Agreement, signed in November 2021, the Cost Control Framework and For-Profit Expansion Plan supports the growth of affordable child care spaces in licensed private programs while ensuring the sound and reasonable use of public funds by licensed child care providers.

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Description of special needs

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be... More ≫

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be facing. This guide presents basic information and a brief description of some of the special placement needs of Alberta's Waiting Children.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to mandatory reviews into child deaths October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate... More ≫

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate is mandated to report on the death of young persons who had been identified as a child in need of intervention at the time of their death, or within two years of their death. These mandatory reviews are compiled and released twice a year (March and September).

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Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Information sheet : requirements for approval to adopt through Alberta Children's Services

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption... More ≫

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption placement. This information sheet serves as a guideline for eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive applicants, and provides information about applying to adopt through Alberta Children's Services.

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