All Resources

Enhancement policy manual

Description

The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial... More ≫

Description

The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

Tags

Choosing child care : a guide to licensed and approved child care in Alberta

Description

This guide provides a quick list of things to consider before choosing a child care.

Tags

Kin Child Care Funding Program

Description

Alberta Human Services offers a wide range of child care options to parents with children under 12 who are not yet attending grade 7. The Kin Child Care Subsidy is one of these options.

Tags

Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for licensed day care programs

Description

Alberta Human Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program... More ≫

Description

Alberta Human Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program support licensed day care programs to recruit and retain trained qualified staff. This guide provides information on the Program, describes the different types of funding grants available, explains how to apply for funding, answers common questions on the Program, outlines the claims procedures process, and lists the forms needed to apply for grant funding.

Tags

Protection of sexually exploited children : policy manual

Description

Policy manual for those working with The Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, which provides protection and specialized services to children who are sexually exploited through their... More ≫

Description

Policy manual for those working with The Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, which provides protection and specialized services to children who are sexually exploited through their involvement in prostitution. The legislation recognizes that a child involved in prostitution is sexually exploited and a victim of sexual abuse, who requires services and protection.

Tags

Welcome to the family : an information guide for parents who have a child with a disability

Description

The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of... More ≫

Description

The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of parents just like you, united in their love for their children and their desire for them to have every opportunity for a happy and productive life. This guide will answer some of the most common questions parents have when their child is diagnosed with a disability. It will not answer all your questions, but it will serve as a starting point and show you where you can find additional information. This guide was made possible through funding from Alberta Children and Youth Services

Tags

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate quarterly report, January 1 to March 31, 2012 : Ministry of Human Services response to mandatory notifications involving abuse of children in care

Description

Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA... More ≫

Description

Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA through mandatory notifications. These documents present the government’s response to the OCYA quarterly reports. They provide brief descriptions of the incidents where allegations of abuse of a child in care were substantiated by the OCYA, and the subsequent actions taken by the government in response to these allegations.

Tags

Healthy child care, healthy child : a guide to promoting health and preventing illness in early learning and child care settings

Description

This booklet has been created to help child care staff establish those policies and procedures for their own programs by providing information on: • Preventing the spread of infection; •... More ≫

Description

This booklet has been created to help child care staff establish those policies and procedures for their own programs by providing information on: • Preventing the spread of infection; • Responding if a child in the program does become ill; and • Managing medical conditions and illness that may arise. By following some of these simple practices and promoting healthy habits, child care professionals can play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infection and illness among the children under their care.

Tags

Family day home standards manual for Alberta [2011]

Description

This manual contains the standards for operating an approved family day home service for the purposes of providing child care to children. A family day home is one of the child care options... More ≫

Description

This manual contains the standards for operating an approved family day home service for the purposes of providing child care to children. A family day home is one of the child care options available to parents in Alberta. They provide child care to a maximum of six children aged 0-12 years old in the private residences of the providers. In Alberta, a family day home must be approved by a contracted family day home agency and abide by the provincial Family Day Home Standards.

Tags

A claims guide for child care programs in Alberta

Description

This booklet provides complete, step-by-step instructions on how to submit a claim form for the following child care programs: child care subsidy; contracted family day home agency administration... More ≫

Description

This booklet provides complete, step-by-step instructions on how to submit a claim form for the following child care programs: child care subsidy; contracted family day home agency administration fee; child care accreditation funding; infant care incentive; and subsidy transaction fee.

Tags