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Two young children harmed in kinship care : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and... More ≫

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and interviewing staff and professionals working with the family. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Criminal charges of caregivers : Ministry of Children’s Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on two incidents where caregivers were charged with criminal offences regarding children in their care. The review team gathered information and conducted an... More ≫

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This designated review focused on two incidents where caregivers were charged with criminal offences regarding children in their care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of Child Intervention services involvement by reviewing relevant documentation and research and interviewing Child Intervention practitioners, community partners and subject matter experts. The findings and recommendations of the review are presented in this report.

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Six-month-old who died in parental care : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on a six-month-old medically fragile child who died in parental care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant... More ≫

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This designated review focused on a six-month-old medically fragile child who died in parental care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and interviewing staff and professionals working with the family. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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A 16-year-old who died by suicide : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on a 16-year-old male who died by suicide. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of this situation through a review of relevant... More ≫

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This designated review focused on a 16-year-old male who died by suicide. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of this situation through a review of relevant documentation and research, as well as interviews with staff, stakeholders, and family members. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Physical abuse and neglect of two young girls : Ministry of Children’s Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on the severe physical injuries of two young girls due to physical abuse and neglect, including cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. The children were in... More ≫

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This designated review focused on the severe physical injuries of two young girls due to physical abuse and neglect, including cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. The children were in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of the situation through a review of relevant documentation, as well as interviews with staff and stakeholders. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to Mandatory Reviews into Child Deaths April 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018

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On June 5, 2019, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report titled Mandatory Reviews into Child Deaths April 1, 2018–September 30, 2018. The report made five recommendations,... More ≫

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On June 5, 2019, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report titled Mandatory Reviews into Child Deaths April 1, 2018–September 30, 2018. The report made five recommendations, four of which were directed towards Children’s Services (CS), and one of which was directed towards CS and Community and Social Services (CSS). This document contains the responses of the ministries to these five recommendations.

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Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

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Well-being and resiliency : evaluation framework

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports... More ≫

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports provincial implementation of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework by serving as a platform for ongoing monitoring, adaptation and continuous improvement. The Evaluation Framework will ensure the desired outcomes identified in the Well-being and Resiliency Framework are clearly articulated to be specific, measurable, reasonably achievable, relevant and timely. The Evaluation Framework includes indicators and measures for the defined continuum of services; processes to measure and report on outcomes and effectiveness of wellbeing and resilience programs provincially; and supports regular reporting on the achievement of the overarching outcome of helping children and youth be safe and reach their full potential.

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14-year-old Lee : an investigative review : Ministry of Children's Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

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Contains the response of Children's Services to the October 2018 report from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate 14-Year-Old Lee Serious Injury: An Investigative Review.

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