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Creating a culture of support : Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) : information sheet [2011]

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

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Observer et écouter : comment reconnaitre un comportement d’intimidation et prendre les mesures adéquates pour le faire cesser

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Cette fiche de renseignements vise à aider les adultes à reconnaitre les comportements d’intimidation et leur suggère des méthodes pour prévenir ou faire cesser de tels comportements.

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Healthy child care, healthy child : a guide to promoting health and preventing illness in early learning and child care settings

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This booklet has been created to help child care staff establish those policies and procedures for their own programs by providing information on: • Preventing the spread of infection; •... More ≫

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This booklet has been created to help child care staff establish those policies and procedures for their own programs by providing information on: • Preventing the spread of infection; • Responding if a child in the program does become ill; and • Managing medical conditions and illness that may arise. By following some of these simple practices and promoting healthy habits, child care professionals can play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infection and illness among the children under their care.

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Provincial safety planning review : representative sample analysis [Interim report]

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Reports on the results of a provincial safety planning analysis conducted in May and June 2011 on all active files involving children age six and under. The analysis was conducted to determine... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a provincial safety planning analysis conducted in May and June 2011 on all active files involving children age six and under. The analysis was conducted to determine whether appropriate safety planning had occurred for these children and to ensure this planning was documented on the child's file.

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Government action plan to address external panel recommendations

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From May to August, 2011, an external panel examined the circumstances of the 2010 death of a 14-month-old child in Calgary. Government of Alberta action plan as response to document entitled:... More ≫

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From May to August, 2011, an external panel examined the circumstances of the 2010 death of a 14-month-old child in Calgary. Government of Alberta action plan as response to document entitled: Findings of the External Expert Panel Regarding the Death of a Young Child: closing the inter-systems gaps to keep Alberta's children safe

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities : guidelines for developing an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for specialized services [2011]

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This Guide was created to: identify the key elements of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that are required for specialized services; highlight the importance of individualized service... More ≫

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This Guide was created to: identify the key elements of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that are required for specialized services; highlight the importance of individualized service planning; support families and their specialized services team to develop an ISP for specialized services. Although there may be a common understanding of what is meant by service planning, individuals and organizations may differ in the language and tools used. The terms used and defined in this guide are for illustration purposes only. Other terms or ways of organizing ISPs are equally acceptable as long as they are clearly communicated and address the key elements that the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program requires in order to approve the ISP. We use the term Individualized Service Plan (ISP) throughout this guide to differentiate this plan for the provision of specialized services from other service plans such as the Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) or education...

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Family day home standards manual for Alberta [2011]

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This manual contains the standards for operating an approved family day home service for the purposes of providing child care to children. A family day home is one of the child care options... More ≫

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This manual contains the standards for operating an approved family day home service for the purposes of providing child care to children. A family day home is one of the child care options available to parents in Alberta. They provide child care to a maximum of six children aged 0-12 years old in the private residences of the providers. In Alberta, a family day home must be approved by a contracted family day home agency and abide by the provincial Family Day Home Standards.

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Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future

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The third Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future on June 3, 2011 occurred almost one year after the historic inaugural gathering of Chairs of Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs),... More ≫

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The third Gathering Today For Our Aboriginal Children's Future on June 3, 2011 occurred almost one year after the historic inaugural gathering of Chairs of Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs), Representatives of First Nations served by Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSAs), and Co-Chairs of Child and Family Services Authorities. The first meeting on June 17, 2010 provided the impetus for action on several important topics: the role of the First Nations Designate, also referred to as the Band Designate; the review of cultural training within the Ministry; and a Memorandum of Understanding for services to Aboriginal children, youth and families in the Province of Alberta. At the Gathering on June 3, 2011, Chairs and Co-Chairs were provided an update on the significant progress made on these three initiatives.

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Nini watu wakubwa wanaweza kufanya ili wazuie na wasimamishe uonevu = What adults can do to prevent and stop bullying : information sheet [Swahili]

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Everyone has a role to play in making our communities, homes and schools hopeful and happy places to be. This information sheet presents what adults can do to prevent and stop bullying.

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Lo que pueden hacer los adultos para prevenir y eliminar la intimidación = What adults can do to prevent and stop bullying : information sheet [Spanish]

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Everyone has a role to play in making our communities, homes and schools hopeful and happy places to be. This information sheet presents what adults can do to prevent and stop bullying.

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