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Enhancement policy manual

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial... More ≫

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

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Community and Social Services business plan

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Family and Community Support Services surplus policy

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Through the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Funding Program, partnering municipalities and Metis Settlements design and deliver preventive social services to enhance the well-being of... More ≫

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Through the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Funding Program, partnering municipalities and Metis Settlements design and deliver preventive social services to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. This document outlines and clarifies the process the FCSS Funding Program will employ related to Section 7 of the funding agreement to address surplus funds as reported by funding program recipients.

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Provincial/territorial protocol on children, youth and families moving between provinces and territories

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The purpose of this protocol is to outline the roles and responsibilities of statutory child welfare organizations (including government ministries, agencies, boards and societies and may include... More ≫

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The purpose of this protocol is to outline the roles and responsibilities of statutory child welfare organizations (including government ministries, agencies, boards and societies and may include First Nations, Inuit and Métis child welfare organizations) when working together to provide child welfare services to children and families moving between provinces and territories.

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Valuing mental health : next steps

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released... More ≫

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released Valuing Mental Health: Report of the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee in February 2016. With guidance from stakeholder consultations and community suggestions, the Committee’s recommendations were synthesized into the 18 actions reflected in Valuing Mental Health (VMH): Next Steps, released in June 2017. VMH: Next Steps aligns with the Government of Alberta's community-based health vision by improving continuity of addiction and mental health services and supports within the health system and in the community. Its actions focus on coordinating and integrating services across health and with community service providers with an emphasis on meeting the needs of vulnerable and underserved groups.

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Supporting healthy and successful transitions to adulthood : a plan to prevent and reduce youth homelessness

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The Youth Plan has been developed to address the unique needs of youth and places a particular emphasis on strengthening families first and ensuring youth experience healthy transitions across the... More ≫

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The Youth Plan has been developed to address the unique needs of youth and places a particular emphasis on strengthening families first and ensuring youth experience healthy transitions across the system of care. The prevention of youth homelessness and reunifying families when possible is a top priority. The Youth Plan, guided by the principles of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, emphasizes alignment across government programs and systems. The Youth Plan engages government, communities, parents and youth in building solutions.

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Protection Against Family Violence Act guide

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Family violence has devastating consequences for families and communities throughout the province. In order to help end this cycle of abusive behaviour, the Alberta government continues to make... More ≫

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Family violence has devastating consequences for families and communities throughout the province. In order to help end this cycle of abusive behaviour, the Alberta government continues to make preventing family violence one of its top priorities.

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