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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate "Baby Dawn: bed-sharing with infants in foster care"

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In 2013, a six-week-old infant was found unresponsive in her foster parents’ bed. This report provides the Ministry response to the OCYA one recommendation about safe sleeping practices and... More ≫

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In 2013, a six-week-old infant was found unresponsive in her foster parents’ bed. This report provides the Ministry response to the OCYA one recommendation about safe sleeping practices and bed-sharing with infants.

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Kinship care review report

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This report provides an overview of the kinship care program in Alberta and considers evidence-based leading practice and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, highlighting what is working well and... More ≫

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This report provides an overview of the kinship care program in Alberta and considers evidence-based leading practice and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, highlighting what is working well and providing recommendations for continued improvement.

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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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Entitlements of foster parents

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The intent of this document is to honor the role foster parents play in providing a temporary place a child in care can call home. Foster parents are critical partners in achieving and supporting... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to honor the role foster parents play in providing a temporary place a child in care can call home. Foster parents are critical partners in achieving and supporting permanency outcomes for children in care and although the rights of the child placed in a foster home is paramount, respect must be also be given to the entitlements of the foster parents who care for these children.

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