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Is Family Managed Services (FMS) right for you? fact sheet

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This information sheet describes Family Managed Services agreements, which allow an individual with a developmental disability, their family, or a close friend, to directly hire staff and/or hire... More ≫

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This information sheet describes Family Managed Services agreements, which allow an individual with a developmental disability, their family, or a close friend, to directly hire staff and/or hire a service provider that has been approved by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program.

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Finding the right staff : recruiting and interviewing potential employees

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help a funds administrator find and hire staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Being a good employer

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians who have hired staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Getting started with Family Managed Services

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Includes information about the Family Managed Service agreement, planning supports and services, being an employer, being accountable for services provided, and other helpful information.

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How to prepare and submit invoices for payment

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As the Funds Administrator, you will purchase supports for your family member, and then invoice the PDD program each month for the supports plus any eligible administrative or service delivery... More ≫

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As the Funds Administrator, you will purchase supports for your family member, and then invoice the PDD program each month for the supports plus any eligible administrative or service delivery expenses. This handbook takes you through the steps of how to prepare and submit your invoice to the PDD program for payment.

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Criminal record checks fact sheet

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a... More ≫

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Abuse prevention and reporting fact sheet

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to... More ≫

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to ensure an appropriate response to any form of maltreatment that might occur toward an individual supported by the PDD program.

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Alberta child care licensing handbook

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The handbook provides information for existing or prospective child care program licence holders. It describes how to apply for or renew a child care licence, as well as what is involved in the... More ≫

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The handbook provides information for existing or prospective child care program licence holders. It describes how to apply for or renew a child care licence, as well as what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of licensed child care programs in Alberta. It explains the tools available to licence holders during the term of their licence, as well as what to expect when a program is in non-compliance to the legislation and enforcement action is taken. And it includes a glossary of terms used in the Child Care Licensing Act and Regulation.

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Protection of sexually exploited children and youth

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This resource is intended for use by all those involved with the care of children and youth. It includes information for parents, caregivers, professionals, communities and, most importantly,... More ≫

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This resource is intended for use by all those involved with the care of children and youth. It includes information for parents, caregivers, professionals, communities and, most importantly, children and youth themselves.

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Specific decision-making and emergency decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trustee Act (AGTA)

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Background on the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and new decision-making options under the Act. Overview of guiding principles and key concepts regarding specific decision-making and... More ≫

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Background on the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and new decision-making options under the Act. Overview of guiding principles and key concepts regarding specific decision-making and emergency decision-making.

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