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Family Resource Networks : 2023-24 preliminary reporting

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The Family Resource Network (FRN) program was launched to address the root causes and factors leading children and families to become involved with the child intervention system. These networks... More ≫

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The Family Resource Network (FRN) program was launched to address the root causes and factors leading children and families to become involved with the child intervention system. These networks connect families to community-specific services and supports they need. Through ongoing evaluation, Children and Family Services (CFS) collaborates with FRN agencies to improve service delivery, optimize resource use and ensure the program continues to meet the evolving needs of children, youth, and families across Alberta. This report shares preliminary findings from the 2023-24 evaluation. This commitment to evaluation enhances accountability, allows the ministry to innovate and adapt, and supports healthier outcomes and brighter futures for those served by the FRN program.

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Income thresholds

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The Community Housing program provides subsidized rental housing to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs, as applicable, who cannot afford private sector... More ≫

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The Community Housing program provides subsidized rental housing to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs, as applicable, who cannot afford private sector accommodations. The Seniors Self-Contained program offers the subsidized rental housing to seniors with similar affordability concerns. Applicants to either program whose income falls below local income thresholds are eligible to apply. Updated annually, this document provides the local income limit for municipalities throughout Alberta.

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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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Terms of reference : Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel

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Outlines the terms of reference for the Food Safety and Licensed Facility-based Child Care Review Panel, which was established to review the respective legislation, regulation and the inspection... More ≫

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Outlines the terms of reference for the Food Safety and Licensed Facility-based Child Care Review Panel, which was established to review the respective legislation, regulation and the inspection policies for areas that could be strengthened to protect the health and safety of Alberta's children in child care settings.

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Alberta’s waiting children

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs” in... More ≫

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This booklet offers preliminary information on what adoption of Alberta’s waiting children represents. It provides an introduction to these children, describes what is meant by “special needs” in the context of the adoption process, and outlines what is required of an adoptive parent. It also explains how to get started in the adoption process and what resources and supports are available to help adoptive parents.

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Déclaration des droits des consommateurs

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La loi sur la protection des consommateurs et consommatrices de l’Alberta (Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act) contribue à protéger les consommateurs contre les pratiques déloyales d’une part, et à... More ≫

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La loi sur la protection des consommateurs et consommatrices de l’Alberta (Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act) contribue à protéger les consommateurs contre les pratiques déloyales d’une part, et à protéger les entreprises contre la concurrence déloyale d’autre part. La déclaration des droits des consommateurs de l'Alberta a été conçue pour aider les entreprises et les consommateurs et consommatrices à comprendre leurs droits et leurs responsabilités sur le marché albertain.

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Consumer bill of rights

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Describes Alberta's Consumer Bill of Rights, which was developed to help businesses and consumers understand their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace. The bill of rights outlines how... More ≫

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Describes Alberta's Consumer Bill of Rights, which was developed to help businesses and consumers understand their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace. The bill of rights outlines how the Consumer Protection Act: ensures consumers are informed about products, services and transactions; keeps consumers safe from unfair business practices; gives access to a remedy when harmed; and ensures consumers have a right to protect their interests.

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Alberta Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) roadmap

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Alberta's MMIWG Roadmap will guide government action to reduce violence and increase safety and economic security for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The roadmap contains four... More ≫

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Alberta's MMIWG Roadmap will guide government action to reduce violence and increase safety and economic security for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The roadmap contains four pathways for action that establish priorities moving forward. Each pathway includes a goal and responds to one of the four root causes of violence identified by the National Inquiry. Each goal includes a series of actions to further inform government initiatives going forward.

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Alberta century farm and ranch award : a storied family tradition

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Through the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award program, the Alberta government recognizes the families who built the foundation of prairie farming and ranching. The program recognizes families... More ≫

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Through the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award program, the Alberta government recognizes the families who built the foundation of prairie farming and ranching. The program recognizes families for owning and actively operating the same land for 100 years or more. This publication traces the timeline of this awards program, tells some farm family stories, and provides a list of historic documents that can be used by award applicants to support the establishment of their operations.

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Family Violence Death Review Committee recommendations and responses tracking document

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The Family Violence Death Review Committee (FVDRC) reviews incidents of family violence deaths in Alberta. The Committee selects individual cases for an in-depth case review to determine why the... More ≫

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The Family Violence Death Review Committee (FVDRC) reviews incidents of family violence deaths in Alberta. The Committee selects individual cases for an in-depth case review to determine why the deaths occurred and what measures can be taken to prevent similar deaths. The FVDRC makes recommendations to the Minister of Community and Social Services for intervention and prevention strategies to support the reduction of family violence. This resource tracks the FVDRC recommendations and government responses, commencing with Case Review Report No. 7.

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