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Ministry of Children and Family Services' response to Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth... More ≫

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems." The report included two recommendations directed to the ministry.

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Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Provincial Parent Advisory Committee, Family Support for Children with Disabilities annual report

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they... More ≫

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they affect families of children with disabilities to ensure legislation continues to have a positive impact on families and their children. The Advisory Committee also provides systemic advocacy for families of children with disabilities and assists in the development of strategies to increase public awareness on the challenges and opportunities faced by families of children with disabilities.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : strengthening foundations : assessment, information sharing and collaboration report

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a... More ≫

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a fourteen-month period in 2018 and 2019 and who had experienced similar challenges in service provision. The report provides two recommendations to address the limitations in assessments, information sharing and collaboration among service providers. This document contains the response of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to these recommendations.

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Report of the PDD Review Panel

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Review Panel engaged with Albertans across the province in 2018 to explore ways to improve the PDD program to better serve Albertans with... More ≫

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Review Panel engaged with Albertans across the province in 2018 to explore ways to improve the PDD program to better serve Albertans with developmental disabilities. The review panel provided the Minister of Community and Social Services with a report on the results of the engagement. The report provides a thematic overview of PDD program successes, challenges and opportunities.

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14-year-old Lee : an investigative review : Ministry of Children's Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

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Contains the response of Children's Services to the October 2018 report from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate 14-Year-Old Lee Serious Injury: An Investigative Review.

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17-year-old Susan : an investigative review : Ministry of Children's Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

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Contains the response of Children's Services to the October 2018 report from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate 17-Year-Old Susan: An Investigative Review.

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19-year-old Dakota : an investigative review : Ministry of Children's Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

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Contains the response of Children's Services to the recommendations made by Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in the October 2018 report 19-Year-Old Dakota: An Investigative Review.

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Ministry of Children's Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : 15-year-old-Levi : an investigative review

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Contains the response of the Government of Alberta to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report following the investigation of the death by suicide of a... More ≫

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Contains the response of the Government of Alberta to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report following the investigation of the death by suicide of a 15-year-old youth. The review made two recommendations regarding the engagement and active participation of children in decision-making, and the early identification and support for children at risk of homelessness.

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