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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.   NOTE: (1) - Due to a change in how region information is tracked within source systems, updated region caseloads for Income Support...

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.   Caseloads are reported as the actual volume each month and by the Alberta government’s fiscal year. Depending on an individual’s situation, some AISH benefits may also be provided for a spouse or partner and dependent children.   Monthly caseloads are also shown as a portion of the entire Alberta population; and by gender, age, primary medical condition, family composition, employment participation and six service delivery regions across the province.   For locations of AISH delivery regions, choose the Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services Regions Map within the Resources section.  

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Emergency financial support and benefits for Ukrainian newcomers to Alberta

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Fact sheet on emergency financial support and benefits for Ukrainian newcomers.

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Emergency Shelters Daily Occupancy AB

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This collection of datasets provided by Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) in both Excel and .csv format, contain aggregated data from 2013-2024, on the number of individuals accessing... More ≫

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This collection of datasets provided by Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) in both Excel and .csv format, contain aggregated data from 2013-2024, on the number of individuals accessing Adult Emergency Shelters funded by SCSS. Information contained in the data set includes: Date, Shelter Name, Total Approved Beds, Number of Beds funded by SCSS, Number of Beds funded by SCSS for Winter Emergency Response, Daily Occupancy.

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Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society annual report

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The Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society provides independent advice to government on its relationship with civil society addressing pressing social issues. The annual report provides... More ≫

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The Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society provides independent advice to government on its relationship with civil society addressing pressing social issues. The annual report provides an overview of the Council, reports on its key activities and accomplishments, and outlines its outlook for the future.

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Supporting food security for Albertans : food security grant application guidelines

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This document outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for the Food Security Grant. This grant is open to food banks and civil society organizations that are helping Albertans... More ≫

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This document outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for the Food Security Grant. This grant is open to food banks and civil society organizations that are helping Albertans access a safe and secure food supply. Deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.

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Building momentum for social impact

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The Premier's Council on Charities and Civil Society was established in February 2020 to provide advice to government on its relationship with civil society organizations that are addressing... More ≫

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The Premier's Council on Charities and Civil Society was established in February 2020 to provide advice to government on its relationship with civil society organizations that are addressing pressing social issues in Alberta. This report reflects analysis of input received from civil society partners during engagement sessions held between late September to late November 2022, and offers advice on how civil society and government can work together to address challenges faced by civil society.

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Temporary rent assistance benefit (TRAB)

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while... More ≫

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. This document provides the TRAB rates in Alberta's seven largest municipalities.

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Authorizing legislation for Alberta Supports programs and services

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Alberta Supports helps Albertans find and access more than 30 government social programs and 120 community services. This fact sheet presents a list of these programs and services and the... More ≫

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Alberta Supports helps Albertans find and access more than 30 government social programs and 120 community services. This fact sheet presents a list of these programs and services and the legislation that authorizes how they collect, use and disclose information.

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