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Components of an effective bullying prevention approach

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the components that make up a positive, research-based bullying prevention approach.

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Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for contracted family day home agencies

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding... More ≫

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program, support contracted family day home agencies to become accredited and maintain accreditation. As well, the funding is available to assist in the recruitment and retention of trained qualified staff and providers. Alberta Children and Youth Services recognizes contracted family day home agencies that have achieved the accreditation standards of excellence by providing program and staff funding at enhanced rates.

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Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for licensed day care programs

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Alberta Human Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program... More ≫

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Alberta Human Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program support licensed day care programs to recruit and retain trained qualified staff. This guide provides information on the Program, describes the different types of funding grants available, explains how to apply for funding, answers common questions on the Program, outlines the claims procedures process, and lists the forms needed to apply for grant funding.

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Protection of sexually exploited children : policy manual

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Policy manual for those working with The Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, which provides protection and specialized services to children who are sexually exploited through their... More ≫

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Policy manual for those working with The Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, which provides protection and specialized services to children who are sexually exploited through their involvement in prostitution. The legislation recognizes that a child involved in prostitution is sexually exploited and a victim of sexual abuse, who requires services and protection.

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Welcome to the family : an information guide for parents who have a child with a disability

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The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of... More ≫

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The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of parents just like you, united in their love for their children and their desire for them to have every opportunity for a happy and productive life. This guide will answer some of the most common questions parents have when their child is diagnosed with a disability. It will not answer all your questions, but it will serve as a starting point and show you where you can find additional information. This guide was made possible through funding from Alberta Children and Youth Services

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Taking action on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, 2013 Spring/Summer

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Taking Action on FASD newsletter was produced by the Alberta FASD Cross-Ministry Committee and focuses on issues and work being done across Alberta around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Office of the Child and Youth Advocate quarterly report, January 1 to March 31, 2012 : Ministry of Human Services response to mandatory notifications involving abuse of children in care

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Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA... More ≫

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Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA through mandatory notifications. These documents present the government’s response to the OCYA quarterly reports. They provide brief descriptions of the incidents where allegations of abuse of a child in care were substantiated by the OCYA, and the subsequent actions taken by the government in response to these allegations.

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Alberta Children and Youth Services : Albertans' perceptions of family violence and bullying survey 2012

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A total of 900 telephone questionnaires were completed with Albertans, 16 years and older, regarding their perceptions of family violence and bullying. The purpose of the questionnaires was to... More ≫

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A total of 900 telephone questionnaires were completed with Albertans, 16 years and older, regarding their perceptions of family violence and bullying. The purpose of the questionnaires was to examine issues related to public understanding and awareness of bullying and family violence issues, collecting data for Ministry and regional performance measures and informing future directions for the public awareness and education campaigns in the prevention of family violence and bullying.

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Provincial summary of Student Health Partnership annual reports : school year

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Student Health (formerly known as the Student Health Initiative) is a joint endeavor of Education, Health and Wellness and Children''s Services. All partnerships include regional health... More ≫

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Student Health (formerly known as the Student Health Initiative) is a joint endeavor of Education, Health and Wellness and Children''s Services. All partnerships include regional health authorities, child and family services authorities, school authorities and regional offices of the Alberta Mental Health Board. These partnerships are jointly accountable for the effective use of Student Health funding and for the outcomes for students with special health needs.

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Know your rights : Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) : information sheet

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This information sheet summarizes information about family violence and Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act.

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