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Enhancement policy manual

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial... More ≫

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

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A Stronger, safer tomorrow : a public action plan for the Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention's final recommendations

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The public action plan outlines a strategy for strengthening the child intervention system and better supporting children, youth and families. To address urgent needs, a number of specific actions... More ≫

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The public action plan outlines a strategy for strengthening the child intervention system and better supporting children, youth and families. To address urgent needs, a number of specific actions will be implemented immediately, while work on all actions will be completed by 2022.

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Alberta's Promise annual report

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Alberta's Promise unites businesses, non-profits, and communities to build a better Alberta for children and youth. Through strategic partnerships facilitated by Alberta’s Promise, businesses... More ≫

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Alberta's Promise unites businesses, non-profits, and communities to build a better Alberta for children and youth. Through strategic partnerships facilitated by Alberta’s Promise, businesses enjoy the benefits of giving back while non-profits receive gifts of time, money, goods, or services to better serve children and youth. The annual reports provides a recap of the tools, services, and impact Alberta's Promise has delivered in each reporting year.

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Children & young people have rights!

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This booklets present youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. It also encourages them to speak to an appropriate person (such as their caseworker,... More ≫

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This booklets present youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. It also encourages them to speak to an appropriate person (such as their caseworker, supervisor or an Advocate) if they believe their rights are not being respected.

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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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Children have rights

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These booklets present children and youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. The booklets also encourage them to speak to an appropriate person (such... More ≫

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These booklets present children and youth with information about their rights in a way that is easy for them to understand. The booklets also encourage them to speak to an appropriate person (such as their caseworker, supervisor or an Advocate) if they believe their rights are not being respected.

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Together we raise tomorrow. An Alberta approach to early childhood development : summing up : what Albertans said about early childhood development, June-October 2013

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Albertans who participated in the Together We Raise Tomorrow engagement provided information regarding what is working well in their communities, and what additional steps might be taken to... More ≫

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Albertans who participated in the Together We Raise Tomorrow engagement provided information regarding what is working well in their communities, and what additional steps might be taken to develop an easily accessible system of early childhood development supports. Their responses indicate that they see early childhood development as a shared responsibility and are ready to help realize the vision for an integrated system where there are high quality supports and services that are well understood and accessible to all families. Their input is invaluable, and the results from the engagement will support government and communities to take action to improve services for young children and their family. This summary document identifies common themes and provides a high-level overview of the feedback received.

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Together we raise tomorrow : an Alberta approach to early childhood development

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Together We Raise Tomorrow is a province-wide initiative to support the well-being, safety, security, education and health of all children in Alberta. Over the next year, government and... More ≫

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Together We Raise Tomorrow is a province-wide initiative to support the well-being, safety, security, education and health of all children in Alberta. Over the next year, government and communities will work together to build on the principles of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework to create a children’s charter, a poverty reduction strategy and move forward with the Alberta Approach to Early Childhood Development. These conversations will bring Albertans together to identify local solutions and supports that will fit the diversity of children and families in the province.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate "7-year-old Jack : investigative review"

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to investigate systemic issues arising from a serious injury or death of a child who was receiving child intervention... More ≫

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to investigate systemic issues arising from a serious injury or death of a child who was receiving child intervention services at the time of the injury or death. Under this mandate, the Advocate released the Investigative Review entitled “7‐Year‐Old Jack: Investigative Review” on January 21, 2014. The report makes five recommendations about five key areas related to practice and processes within Alberta’s child intervention system. This document presents the ministry response to the recommendations.

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Together we raise tomorrow : common themes report : what Albertans said about improving the lives of Alberta's children

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Public engagement under Together We Raise Tomorrow took place from June 19 to October 31, 2013. During this time, Albertans were asked to share their ideas on: Eliminating child poverty and... More ≫

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Public engagement under Together We Raise Tomorrow took place from June 19 to October 31, 2013. During this time, Albertans were asked to share their ideas on: Eliminating child poverty and reducing overall poverty; Improving early childhood development; and Developing an Alberta children’s charter. This summary document identifies common themes and provides a high-level overview of the feedback received through Together We Raise Tomorrow. This document is available online at socialpolicy.alberta.ca on each of the three related engagement sites.

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