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Alberta child care accreditation standards

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Alberta child care accreditation promotes excellence in child care settings and helps families choose the best care for their children. The accreditation standards are based on current research... More ≫

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Alberta child care accreditation promotes excellence in child care settings and helps families choose the best care for their children. The accreditation standards are based on current research and leading practices focusing on outcomes related to children, staff, families, and communities. Accreditation has been available to licensed day care centres and approved family day homes since 2004; and was expanded in 2009 to include licensed out-of-school care programs.

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Human Services guidelines : victims of family violence new construction and renovation program

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The Victims of Family Violence New Construction and Renovation Program is provided under the Federal Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing and is intended to address priority capacity... More ≫

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The Victims of Family Violence New Construction and Renovation Program is provided under the Federal Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing and is intended to address priority capacity issues and the need for additional shelter and transition housing spaces to ensure that families fleeing violence have a safe, secure and healthy environment. Cosmetic renovations are not eligible for funding under this program.

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Final report and recommendations to the Minister of Human Services : agency and Alberta Human Services procurement advisory table

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Final report of the Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT), which was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting... More ≫

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Final report of the Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT), which was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting and granting strategies that provide outstanding services for children, youth, families, and individuals across Alberta.

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Implementation Oversight Committee recommendations: status update

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An implementation oversight committee was appointed to prioritize responses to previous recommendations for improving the child intervention system. It made recommendations to the Minister of... More ≫

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An implementation oversight committee was appointed to prioritize responses to previous recommendations for improving the child intervention system. It made recommendations to the Minister of Human Services in two progress reports, in April and August of 2014. This summary looks at the status of the ministry's response to each recommendation as of December 2016.

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Procurement Advisory Table update

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Updates from Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT). PAT was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting and... More ≫

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Updates from Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT). PAT was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting and granting strategies that provide outstanding services for children, youth, families, and individuals across Alberta.

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Ministry of Human Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “10-month-old Lily : an investigative review”

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The... More ≫

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The family was receiving services under assessment at the time of the death. Our thoughts are with this young child’s immediate and extended family and community.

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Ministry of Human Services’ Response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “17-Year-Old Makayla : serious injury”

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In December 2015, the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review which made two recommendations regarding trauma-informed care and case planning for placement and transitions. This... More ≫

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In December 2015, the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review which made two recommendations regarding trauma-informed care and case planning for placement and transitions. This publication provides the response of Ministry of Human Services to these two recommendations.

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2013 FCSS progress and outcomes reports

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Summarizes the information provided through progress and outcome reports submitted by Family and Community Support Services programs.

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Normes de certification des services de garde d’enfants de l’Alberta

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La certification des services de garde d’enfants de l’Alberta favorise l’excellence dans les milieux de garde d’enfants et aide les familles à choisir les meilleurs services pour leurs enfants.... More ≫

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La certification des services de garde d’enfants de l’Alberta favorise l’excellence dans les milieux de garde d’enfants et aide les familles à choisir les meilleurs services pour leurs enfants. Les normes de certification sont fondées sur les recherches et pratiques exemplaires actuelles qui mettent l’accent sur les résultats concernant les enfants, le personnel, les familles et les collectivités. La certification est offerte aux services de garde agréés et aux services de garde en milieu familial approuvés depuis 2004; elle a été élargie en 2009 pour inclure les programmes de garde parascolaires autorisés.

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FASD learning series 2014/15 evaluation : final report

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This annual report provides a review of the work done under the FASD Learning Series. The series, administered by Human Services, was introduced in 2007 to increase community and individual... More ≫

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This annual report provides a review of the work done under the FASD Learning Series. The series, administered by Human Services, was introduced in 2007 to increase community and individual capacity to support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their caregivers across the lifespan.

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