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Children and Family Services annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Children and Family Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Children and Family Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Children's Services annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Children's Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Children's Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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16-year-old Dillon : an investigative review : Government of Alberta's response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate report

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when... More ≫

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when he incurred a serious injury. The report made two recommendations: one regarding information-sharing and service coordination for young people with complex needs, and one regarding building long-term networks for young people. This document includes the Government of Alberta’s response to these recommendations, both of which were accepted.

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Walking as one : Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention's final recommendations to the Minister of Children’s Services

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The all-party Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention was established to explore ways to improve Alberta’s child death review system and strengthen the intervention system. This report presents... More ≫

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The all-party Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention was established to explore ways to improve Alberta’s child death review system and strengthen the intervention system. This report presents the final recommendations of the panel to the Minister of Children's Services, and includes 26 recommendations grouped around the following eight principles: co-creating a positive future; reconciliation; supporting families and communities; sustaining cultural connections; utilizing the strengths of family systems and kinship care; supporting a strong, stable workforce; combating discriminatory mindsets, and enabling the change.

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Government of Alberta’s response to the Child and Youth Advocate : toward a better tomorrow : addressing the challenge of aboriginal youth suicide

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In April 2016, Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review that examined the lives of seven Indigenous youth who died by suicide over an 18-month period between 2013 and... More ≫

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In April 2016, Alberta's Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review that examined the lives of seven Indigenous youth who died by suicide over an 18-month period between 2013 and 2014. All seven individuals were either receiving child intervention services when they passed away or had received services within two years of their deaths. The report made 12 recommendations for the Government of Alberta and the Ministries of Children’s Services, Health, and Education, as well as associated service delivery partners. This document provides the Government of Alberta’s response and the steps it is taking to address these recommendations.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : 4-year-old Marie : an investigative review

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In 2014, a four-year-old little girl living under the guardianship of extended family in her First Nations community passed away in hospital after being brought in with life-threatening injuries.... More ≫

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In 2014, a four-year-old little girl living under the guardianship of extended family in her First Nations community passed away in hospital after being brought in with life-threatening injuries. The child was not receiving intervention services at the time of her injuries. In November 2016, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate 18-year-old Peter : an investigative review

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In October 2014, a young man was a victim of homicide in his home community. The young man was not receiving child intervention services at the time of his death. However, he had received services... More ≫

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In October 2014, a young man was a victim of homicide in his home community. The young man was not receiving child intervention services at the time of his death. However, he had received services within the two years preceding his death. In March 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’ released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services response to the T.R. fatality inquiry report

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A fatality inquiry report into the October 2012 death of a 15-year-old found that the cause of death was hanging and the manner of death was suicide. The child was in provincial government care at... More ≫

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A fatality inquiry report into the October 2012 death of a 15-year-old found that the cause of death was hanging and the manner of death was suicide. The child was in provincial government care at the time of death. The information in the fatality inquiry report has been reviewed by the Ministry of Children's Services, and any learning has been shared with staff who support children and youth in care. The ministry response includes information gathered from a review of existing policies and current ministry initiatives related to issues identified in the report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ Response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : 15-Year-Old Netasinim : an investigative review

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In 2014, a 15-year-old-youth in group care drowned while swimming with friends and family in his home community. This document presents the Ministry response to the OCYA report.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “19-year-old Ernie : an investigative review”

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In 2014, a 19-year old passed away in hospital with his former foster mother by his side. In February 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’ released a report on its investigation into... More ≫

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In 2014, a 19-year old passed away in hospital with his former foster mother by his side. In February 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’ released a report on its investigation into the death. This document presents the response of the Ministry of Children's Services to the OCYA report.

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