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Findings of the external expert panel regarding the death of a young child : closing the inter-systems gaps to keep Alberta’s children safe

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Presents the findings and recommendations of an independent expert panel appointed by the Minister of Children and Youth Services to examine the circumstances around and Ministry’s involvement... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations of an independent expert panel appointed by the Minister of Children and Youth Services to examine the circumstances around and Ministry’s involvement with the death of a child which occurred in May 2010.

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Children and Youth Services annual report [2009 - 2011]

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This annual report of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison... More ≫

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This annual report of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the Ministry business plan. This Ministry annual report also includes: The financial statements of entities making up the Ministry, including the Department of Children and Youth Services and the 10 Child and Family Services Authorities for which the Minister is responsible. Other financial information as required by the Financial Administration Act and Government Accountability Act, either as separate reports or as a part of the financial statements, to the extent that the Ministry has anything to report.

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Child intervention system review : terms of reference

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Sets out the terms of reference for a review panel established in July 2009 by Children and Youth Services to look at Alberta's child intervention system and identify existing strengths, bring... More ≫

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Sets out the terms of reference for a review panel established in July 2009 by Children and Youth Services to look at Alberta's child intervention system and identify existing strengths, bring forward leading practices, and suggest ways the system may be strengthened to support vulnerable and at-risk children, youth and families.

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Foster care review report

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In response to the death of a foster child in January 2007, the Minister of Alberta Children's Services called for a review to examine the circumstances surrounding this death and to assess... More ≫

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In response to the death of a foster child in January 2007, the Minister of Alberta Children's Services called for a review to examine the circumstances surrounding this death and to assess Alberta's foster care practice and standards. A board of experts was appointed to explore broad practice themes relating to the foster care program, which emerged through a review of specific case circumstances, program information and leading practices in Alberta and other jurisdictions. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the review board. It also presents a future vision for foster care in Alberta developed by the board, which is intended to serve as a guideline for future enhancement and refinements to the foster care system.

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