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Child Care Information

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This data set reflects child care programs in Alberta licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act (prior to February 2021) and under the Early Learning and Child Care Act (February 2021 and... More ≫

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This data set reflects child care programs in Alberta licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act (prior to February 2021) and under the Early Learning and Child Care Act (February 2021 and after).   Data prior to February 2021 included reflects child care programs in Alberta licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act. Program types under the Child Care Licensing Act included day care programs, out-of-school care programs, preschool programs, group family child care, family day homes (approved by a licensed family day home agency), and innovative child care programs.   In February 2021, child care licensing changed from program-based to facility-based under the Early Learning and Child Care Act. There are now four types of licenses: facility-based programs, group family child care programs, family day homes (approved by a licensed family day home agency), and innovative child care programs. A facility-based program can have any of the three program types under a single...

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Alberta cost control framework and for-profit expansion plan

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As part of the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care `Agreement, signed in November 2021, the Cost Control Framework and For-Profit Expansion Plan supports the growth of affordable child... More ≫

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As part of the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care `Agreement, signed in November 2021, the Cost Control Framework and For-Profit Expansion Plan supports the growth of affordable child care spaces in licensed private programs while ensuring the sound and reasonable use of public funds by licensed child care providers.

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Description of special needs

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be... More ≫

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be facing. This guide presents basic information and a brief description of some of the special placement needs of Alberta's Waiting Children.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to mandatory reviews into child deaths October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate... More ≫

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate is mandated to report on the death of young persons who had been identified as a child in need of intervention at the time of their death, or within two years of their death. These mandatory reviews are compiled and released twice a year (March and September).

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International adoption guidebook : a guide for Alberta families [2020]

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of... More ≫

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This guide provides information related to international adoption. It offers useful general information, as well as specific procedures required in the approval and finalization of adoptions of children residing outside of Canada.

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Alberta’s waiting children

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs” in... More ≫

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs” in the context of the adoption process, and outlines what is required of an adoptive parent. It also explains how to get started in the adoption process and what resources and supports are available to help adoptive parents.

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Staged home study report (HSR) process : referral through evaluation

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a... More ≫

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a family's overall functioning, capacities, expectations of adoptive parenting, and suitability for adoption.

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Information sheet : requirements for approval to adopt through Alberta Children's Services

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption... More ≫

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption placement. This information sheet serves as a guideline for eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive applicants, and provides information about applying to adopt through Alberta Children's Services.

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Information sheet : requirements for a general adoption application process

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption... More ≫

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption placement. This information sheet lists the criteria that must be met for a successful application to adopt through Alberta Children's Services.

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Certification guide for early childhood educators

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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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