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Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

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Creating a culture of support : Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) : information sheet [2018]

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Provides information for victims of family violence about the Protection Against Family Violence Act, which provides legal protection to victims, their children and other family members.

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Walking as one : Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention's final recommendations to the Minister of Children’s Services

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The all-party Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention was established to explore ways to improve Alberta’s child death review system and strengthen the intervention system. This report presents... More ≫

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The all-party Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention was established to explore ways to improve Alberta’s child death review system and strengthen the intervention system. This report presents the final recommendations of the panel to the Minister of Children's Services, and includes 26 recommendations grouped around the following eight principles: co-creating a positive future; reconciliation; supporting families and communities; sustaining cultural connections; utilizing the strengths of family systems and kinship care; supporting a strong, stable workforce; combating discriminatory mindsets, and enabling the change.

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Guide sur le rôle parental après la séparation (RPAS)

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Ce guide a pour but d'aider les parents et les tuteurs qui se séparent ou qui divorcent à comprendre le processus juridique de la séparation (ou du divorce), la façon dont leurs enfants sont... More ≫

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Ce guide a pour but d'aider les parents et les tuteurs qui se séparent ou qui divorcent à comprendre le processus juridique de la séparation (ou du divorce), la façon dont leurs enfants sont susceptibles de se sentir et de se comporter, et ce qu'il faut savoir pour faire des choix positifs quant à la façon de continuer d'élever ses enfants, séparément et ensemble.

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