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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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Tobacco and vaping reduction strategy

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The Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy builds on the 2012-2022 Creating Tobacco-free Futures: Alberta’s Strategy to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use, incorporating vaping products and ensuring... More ≫

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The Tobacco and Vaping Reduction Strategy builds on the 2012-2022 Creating Tobacco-free Futures: Alberta’s Strategy to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use, incorporating vaping products and ensuring the objectives for commercial tobacco and vaping reduction are effectively responsive to a changing landscape. It outlines a provincial governance structure to facilitate the development of initiatives, reports, and recommendations for legislative consideration in the future.

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Provider's guide to the funeral benefits application

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application... More ≫

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application process, and contacts who can answer questions and provide help.

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Guide to completing the AISH funeral benefits application

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral benefits, along with what information is required to apply. Provides information about the application process along with contact information for questions.

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Guide to completing the Income Support funeral benefits application

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Provides step-by-step instructions to filling out the application form for the Income Support program. Describes what funeral benefits are available and explains what information must be included... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to filling out the application form for the Income Support program. Describes what funeral benefits are available and explains what information must be included with the application. Includes information about the application process and contacts who can answer questions and provide help.

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Guide to completing the SCSS funeral benefits application

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for eligible Albertans with low income who are unable to pay. Describes the available benefits and what... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for eligible Albertans with low income who are unable to pay. Describes the available benefits and what information must be included with the application. Includes information about the application process and contacts who can answer questions and provide other help.

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Cemeteries : funeral benefits for AISH, Income Support, and other low income Albertans

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Information for cemetery owners about the funeral benefits that are available for eligible low-income Albertans. Includes information about burial plot fees, how to receive payment, additional... More ≫

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Information for cemetery owners about the funeral benefits that are available for eligible low-income Albertans. Includes information about burial plot fees, how to receive payment, additional resources and contact information.

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Fleeing abuse supports [2023]

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Albertans fleeing abusive situations like domestic or family violence can get help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This fact sheet provides information on social and financial support... More ≫

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Albertans fleeing abusive situations like domestic or family violence can get help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This fact sheet provides information on social and financial support available, in three main areas: getting to safety, starting a new life, and setting up a new household.

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Family Violence Death Review Committee annual report

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social... More ≫

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social Services. The Committee has the responsibility to review family violence deaths and make recommendations related to program, policy and service delivery for the prevention of family violence. The 2016 Annual Report provides an overview of the Committee’s membership, structure and accountability. The report also explains how case reviews are completed, the processes used to complete the reviews and the resulting recommendations. It also provides a detailed examination of information collected on the 13 family violence incidents that resulted in 15 deaths (perpetrators and victims).

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Income Support Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Income Support caseload in Alberta, including two client groups: those Expected to Work (ETW) and those who have... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Income Support caseload in Alberta, including two client groups: those Expected to Work (ETW) and those who have Barriers to Full Employment (BFE). Income Support provides financial benefits to individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing, and shelter. The caseload is defined as the number of households categorized as ETW or BFE during a specific reporting period. Most commonly, this is reported as the average volume for a specific period (e.g., annually).   The composition of the caseload is made up of single individuals, lone-parent families, couples with children and couples without children. In April 2018, a breakdown of the number of caseloads by SCSS Regions was added to provide greater context.   Please Note: All regions report that the primary factor for reduced Income Support caseloads from April-2020 is due to Albertans...

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