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Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for contracted family day home agencies

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding... More ≫

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program, support contracted family day home agencies to become accredited and maintain accreditation. As well, the funding is available to assist in the recruitment and retention of trained qualified staff and providers. Alberta Children and Youth Services recognizes contracted family day home agencies that have achieved the accreditation standards of excellence by providing program and staff funding at enhanced rates.

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Welcome to the family : an information guide for parents who have a child with a disability

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The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of... More ≫

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The guide was developed by parents of children with disabilities and the Alberta Association for Community Living. This guide is a reflection of the shared experiences and understandings of parents just like you, united in their love for their children and their desire for them to have every opportunity for a happy and productive life. This guide will answer some of the most common questions parents have when their child is diagnosed with a disability. It will not answer all your questions, but it will serve as a starting point and show you where you can find additional information. This guide was made possible through funding from Alberta Children and Youth Services

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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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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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A claims guide for child care programs in Alberta

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This booklet provides complete, step-by-step instructions on how to submit a claim form for the following child care programs: child care subsidy; contracted family day home agency administration... More ≫

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This booklet provides complete, step-by-step instructions on how to submit a claim form for the following child care programs: child care subsidy; contracted family day home agency administration fee; child care accreditation funding; infant care incentive; and subsidy transaction fee.

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Women's organizations of Alberta

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This directory is designed to: - list organizations in the province which provide ongoing services and programs primarily for women, or which may be of high interest to women; - encourage... More ≫

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This directory is designed to: - list organizations in the province which provide ongoing services and programs primarily for women, or which may be of high interest to women; - encourage networking among women’s organizations; - increase communication and referrals between groups; and - act as a springboard in the creation of new community-based services and programs.

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Child care certification guide [October 2009]

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A guide of all steps and processes for becoming licensed as a child care provider in Alberta.

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Abuse of persons with disabilities

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Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of gender, age, race, ethnic group, culture, location, economic status or level of ability. However, persons with disabilities may be more at risk of being... More ≫

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Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of gender, age, race, ethnic group, culture, location, economic status or level of ability. However, persons with disabilities may be more at risk of being abused than other persons. This booklet discusses: reasons why persons with disabilities may be more at risk of being abused; signs that a person may be abused; what you can do if you are being abused; what you can do if you are concerned that someone else isbeing abused; and where to get help.

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Certification guide for child care staff [January 2009]

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A guide of all steps and processes for becoming licensed as a child care provider in Alberta.

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