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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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Speaking out : a special report on LGBTQ2S+ young people in the child welfare and youth justice systems : Ministry of Children's Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate special report

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Contains the response of the Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report Speaking Out: A Special Report on LGBTQ2S+ Young People in the... More ≫

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Contains the response of the Children's Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in its report Speaking Out: A Special Report on LGBTQ2S+ Young People in the Child Welfare and Youth Justice Systems. The report included five recommendations for Children's Services to address.

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Child intervention : what is a safety assessment?

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, a caseworker will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.... More ≫

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, a caseworker will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. This fact sheet explains what is involved in performing a safety assessment.

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Child intervention : dispute resolution

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When Child Intervention becomes involved with a family, disagreements may arise about decisions that impact the family. This fact sheet explains the steps that can be taken if parents or others... More ≫

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When Child Intervention becomes involved with a family, disagreements may arise about decisions that impact the family. This fact sheet explains the steps that can be taken if parents or others disagree with a decision made by Child Intervention.

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Child intervention : parental rights and responsibilities

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This fact sheet explains parental rights and responsibilities when Child Intervention is involved with their family.

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Child intervention : what do you need to know?

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This fact sheet includes information about: child intervention, Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, and child intervention support for families.

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Child intervention : what does a report mean for your family?

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, Children’s Services will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement... More ≫

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, Children’s Services will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. This fact sheet explains what is involved in the intake process.

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Child intervention : legislation

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This fact sheet explains the legislation that allows Child Intervention workers to become involved with a child and family in order to help keep children safe.

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Child intervention : reporting a concern [2018]

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This fact sheet explains the process for reporting a concern if you believe that a child’s survival, security or development is at risk.

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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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