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International adoption guidebook : a guide for Alberta families [2020]

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of... More ≫

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of children residing outside of Canada.

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Certification guide for early childhood educators

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Children’s Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards provincial certification... More ≫

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Children’s Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards provincial certification in accordance with the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act. Working in licensed child care programs is a regulated occupation. Individuals who work in licensed facility-based and home-based child care programs must hold provincial certification issued by the Alberta Government. The educational requirements for certification as well as the process of applying to be certified are contained in this guide.

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Private guardianship self help guide

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The guide provides instruction on the Private Guardianship application process for those making direct applications. The guide provides all necessary forms and direction on how these are to be completed. More ≫

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The guide provides instruction on the Private Guardianship application process for those making direct applications. The guide provides all necessary forms and direction on how these are to be completed.

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Minister's Awards of Excellence in Child Development : guidelines for nominations

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The Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development celebrate child development professionals and their exceptional contributions to making life better for children and families in Alberta.... More ≫

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The Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development celebrate child development professionals and their exceptional contributions to making life better for children and families in Alberta. This resource explains how Albertans can nominate individuals, teams or programs that demonstrate professional excellence in at least one of the following areas: innovative programming, inclusive practices, collaborative partnerships, leadership, promising practices, family/parent support, community building, and continuous improvement.

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The foster care handbook : a guide for caregivers [2021]

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The Foster Care Handbook provides an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, advice on foster care support, policy, and other program areas. The... More ≫

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The Foster Care Handbook provides an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, advice on foster care support, policy, and other program areas. The subsections cover the role of a foster family, and how they can work within the system to provide for children in care. The Handbook is not intended as policy. It is an extensive information resource on practical everyday issues, which adds to information already provided through training and policy. This guide can be used by new or experienced foster families.

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Child care licensing handbook : family day home agencies

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Handbook for family day home agency licence holders or prospective licence holders.

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Providing child care in your home

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This document is a general guide to assist unlicensed home-based child care providers in Alberta and provides recommendations and best-practices for providing child care in a home-based setting.... More ≫

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This document is a general guide to assist unlicensed home-based child care providers in Alberta and provides recommendations and best-practices for providing child care in a home-based setting. Under the Early Learning and Child Care Act, anyone providing child care for more than six children in addition to their own requires a child care licence issued by the Government of Alberta. The information contained in this document is not intended as legal or professional advice; unlicensed child care providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all applicable laws and standards are followed.

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Choosing child care in Alberta

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This document offers tools to help families in their search for the child care that will best meet their needs.

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Changes in child care : coming into effect February 1, 2021 under the new Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation

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A guide to the changes in child care under the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation, which came into effect in February 2021.

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Child care licensing handbook : facility-based programs

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This handbook is intented to help guide prospective and licensed facility-based child-care providers through the licensing process. It includes information about terms used in the legislation, how... More ≫

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This handbook is intented to help guide prospective and licensed facility-based child-care providers through the licensing process. It includes information about terms used in the legislation, how to apply for or renew your child care licence, what is involved in the inspection and monitoring process, and the tools available to you child-care providers during the term of their licence.

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