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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 : evaluation framework

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports... More ≫

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports provincial implementation of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework by serving as a platform for ongoing monitoring, adaptation and continuous improvement. The Evaluation Framework will ensure the desired outcomes identified in the Well-being and Resiliency Framework are clearly articulated to be specific, measurable, reasonably achievable, relevant and timely. The Evaluation Framework includes indicators and measures for the defined continuum of services; processes to measure and report on outcomes and effectiveness of wellbeing and resilience programs provincially; and supports regular reporting on the achievement of the overarching outcome of helping children and youth be safe and reach their full potential.

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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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Making life better : Alberta’s Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy

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The purpose of the Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy is to give Albertans in government-supported affordable housing the tools they need to build better lives for themselves. The Strategy... More ≫

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The purpose of the Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy is to give Albertans in government-supported affordable housing the tools they need to build better lives for themselves. The Strategy outlines the direction for a flexible and responsive affordable housing system that will support low-income Albertans, including seniors, with safe, suitable and affordable homes. It focuses on five main elements: investing now and for the future; integrated housing and supports; successful transitions and aging in community; fairness and flexibility; and creating a sustainable system. This document provides a snapshot of the Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy and some of the actions the Government of Alberta is taking to make life better for Albertans in affordable housing.

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Program coordination protocol : between Child Intervention Services (CIS) (including the Supports for Permanency (SFP) Program) and Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program [2013]

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This protocol outlines how the Child Intervention Services (as delivered by the Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies) and the Family Support for Children with... More ≫

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This protocol outlines how the Child Intervention Services (as delivered by the Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies) and the Family Support for Children with Disabilities programs will work together to best support children, youth and families.

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