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Beyond trauma : disrupting cycle, effecting change : Government of Alberta's response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

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Contains the response of the Government of Alberta to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report following the investigation of the lives of three Indigenous... More ≫

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Contains the response of the Government of Alberta to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report following the investigation of the lives of three Indigenous teenaged girls who died over a period of seven months in 2015.

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15-year-old Jimmy : 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 the ministry of Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its October 30, 2017, report entitled 15-Year-Old Jimmy: An... More ≫

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Contains the response of the ministry of Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its October 30, 2017, report entitled 15-Year-Old Jimmy: An Investigative Review. The report is a review of the life of a youth who had an open intake and was in the care of his guardian at the time of his death. The report made four recommendations, two of which pertained to provision of services for at-risk adolescents who request help.

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Child intervention : what is a safety assessment?

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, a caseworker will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.... More ≫

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, a caseworker will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. This fact sheet explains what is involved in performing a safety assessment.

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17-year-old Donovan : 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 the ministry of Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report following the investigation of the death by suicide... More ≫

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Contains the response of the ministry of Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report following the investigation of the death by suicide of a 17-year-old youth living in a community-based open custody group home.

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Child care staff certification guide [2018]

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Children’s Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards provincial certification... More ≫

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Children’s Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards provincial certification in accordance with the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act. Working in licensed child care programs is a regulated occupation. Individuals who work in licensed facility-based and home-based child care programs must hold provincial certification issued by the Alberta Government. The educational requirements for certification as well as the process of applying to be certified are contained in this guide.

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Child intervention : dispute resolution

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When Child Intervention becomes involved with a family, disagreements may arise about decisions that impact the family. This fact sheet explains the steps that can be taken if parents or others... More ≫

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When Child Intervention becomes involved with a family, disagreements may arise about decisions that impact the family. This fact sheet explains the steps that can be taken if parents or others disagree with a decision made by Child Intervention.

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Child intervention : parental rights and responsibilities

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This fact sheet explains parental rights and responsibilities when Child Intervention is involved with their family.

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Child intervention : what do you need to know?

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This fact sheet includes information about: child intervention, Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, and child intervention support for families.

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ELCC centres by the numbers

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In 2017, Alberta launched 22 pilot early learning and child care centres to support children and families in Alberta. On April 25, 2018, the Alberta government expanded the ELCC Centre pilot with... More ≫

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In 2017, Alberta launched 22 pilot early learning and child care centres to support children and families in Alberta. On April 25, 2018, the Alberta government expanded the ELCC Centre pilot with the addition of 100 centres across Alberta. This document contains a breakdown of the number of ELCC Centres and child care spaces (new and existing).

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Child intervention : what does a report mean for your family?

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, Children’s Services will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement... More ≫

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, Children’s Services will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. This fact sheet explains what is involved in the intake process.

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