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Alberta child care accreditation standards

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Alberta child care accreditation promotes excellence in child care settings and helps families choose the best care for their children. The accreditation standards are based on current research... More ≫

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Alberta child care accreditation promotes excellence in child care settings and helps families choose the best care for their children. The accreditation standards are based on current research and leading practices focusing on outcomes related to children, staff, families, and communities. Accreditation has been available to licensed day care centres and approved family day homes since 2004; and was expanded in 2009 to include licensed out-of-school care programs.

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to the J.A.C. fatality inquiry report

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The Ministry of Children’s Services has carefully reviewed the Fatality Inquiry Report into the July 31, 2012 death of seven-year-old J.A.C., released on October 20, 2016. The inquiry found that... More ≫

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The Ministry of Children’s Services has carefully reviewed the Fatality Inquiry Report into the July 31, 2012 death of seven-year-old J.A.C., released on October 20, 2016. The inquiry found that the cause of death was drowning and the manner of death was accidental. The child was in provincial government care at the time of death.

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Human Services guidelines : victims of family violence new construction and renovation program

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The Victims of Family Violence New Construction and Renovation Program is provided under the Federal Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing and is intended to address priority capacity... More ≫

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The Victims of Family Violence New Construction and Renovation Program is provided under the Federal Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing and is intended to address priority capacity issues and the need for additional shelter and transition housing spaces to ensure that families fleeing violence have a safe, secure and healthy environment. Cosmetic renovations are not eligible for funding under this program.

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Final report and recommendations to the Minister of Human Services : agency and Alberta Human Services procurement advisory table

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Final report of the Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT), which was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting... More ≫

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Final report of the Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT), which was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting and granting strategies that provide outstanding services for children, youth, families, and individuals across Alberta.

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Implementation Oversight Committee recommendations: status update

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An implementation oversight committee was appointed to prioritize responses to previous recommendations for improving the child intervention system. It made recommendations to the Minister of... More ≫

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An implementation oversight committee was appointed to prioritize responses to previous recommendations for improving the child intervention system. It made recommendations to the Minister of Human Services in two progress reports, in April and August of 2014. This summary looks at the status of the ministry's response to each recommendation as of December 2016.

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Procurement Advisory Table update

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Updates from Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT). PAT was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting and... More ≫

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Updates from Agency and Alberta Human Services Procurement Advisory Table (PAT). PAT was established in October 2015 to support the design and implementation of 21st-century contracting and granting strategies that provide outstanding services for children, youth, families, and individuals across Alberta.

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Emergency assistance for Albertans facing utility disconnection fact sheet

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Help is available to low-income Albertans who have received a disconnection notice from their gas or power company and have no way of paying their overdue bill. This fact sheet explains... More ≫

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Help is available to low-income Albertans who have received a disconnection notice from their gas or power company and have no way of paying their overdue bill. This fact sheet explains eligibility requirements and how to apply for assistance.

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Ministry of Human Services' response to the JC fatality inquiry report

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the January 13, 2009 death of four-year-old J C, released on June 2, 2016. The inquiry found that the cause... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the January 13, 2009 death of four-year-old J C, released on June 2, 2016. The inquiry found that the cause of death was cranial trauma with a large blood clot pressing on the surface of the brain and the manner of death was homicidal. The child was in provincial government care at the time of death.

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Income support fact sheet

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Income Support provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter.

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Ministry of Human Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “10-month-old Lily : an investigative review”

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The... More ≫

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The family was receiving services under assessment at the time of the death. Our thoughts are with this young child’s immediate and extended family and community.

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