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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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Out of home living arrangements and respite providers. Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are... More ≫

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides out of home living arrangement and/or respite service providers with information that parents consider when they are choosing an out of home living arrangement or respite for their child.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) : cross-ministry supports

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program helps families identify and access services and supports to strengthen their ability to promote their child's healthy development and encourage their child's participation in activities at home and in the community. This document lists cross-ministry supports provided for children with disabilities.

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Provincial Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC), Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) strategic plan 2021-23

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee provides trusted advice to the Government of Alberta on policy, procedures and practices affecting families... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee provides trusted advice to the Government of Alberta on policy, procedures and practices affecting families of children with disabilities, informed by community engagement and lived experience. The Committee develops its strategic plan one a three-year cycle.

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Choosing an out of home living arrangement and respite providers. Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

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This Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) tip sheet provides information families should consider to ensure a potential out of home living arrangement is right for their child.

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FSCD specialized services : concerns resolution

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Presents information for parents about concerns resolution options for parents who have not been able to resolve issues with their Family Support for Children with Disabilities worker or their... More ≫

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Presents information for parents about concerns resolution options for parents who have not been able to resolve issues with their Family Support for Children with Disabilities worker or their supervisor/manager.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) your vision

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) your vision factsheet is intended to help families who have children with disabilities develop a clear vision for their child’s future.

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FSCD specialized services : practices and approaches

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Presents information for parents about the practices and approaches Family Support for Children with Disabilities uses in providing specialized services to children with severe disabilities and... More ≫

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Presents information for parents about the practices and approaches Family Support for Children with Disabilities uses in providing specialized services to children with severe disabilities and their families.

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FSCD specialized services & multi-year agreements : information for parents

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Describes multi-year agreements that are available to families who are receiving specialized services from Family Support for Children with Disabilities and how they may be helpful to support... More ≫

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Describes multi-year agreements that are available to families who are receiving specialized services from Family Support for Children with Disabilities and how they may be helpful to support longer-term planning.

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