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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate annual report

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act requires the Advocate to report annually to the Legislative Assembly about the work of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA). This document provides... More ≫

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act requires the Advocate to report annually to the Legislative Assembly about the work of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA). This document provides the ministry response to the Advocate’s annual reports.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “16-year-old Sam serious injury”

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In 2013, a 16-year-old residing in care sustained a brain injury after attempting suicide. This youth, now a young adult, receives supports and services to meet his needs as a result of the... More ≫

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In 2013, a 16-year-old residing in care sustained a brain injury after attempting suicide. This youth, now a young adult, receives supports and services to meet his needs as a result of the injury, which affected his motor skills, mobility, speech and memory. This document presents the Ministry response to the OCYA recommendations regarding assessments, healthy relationships and attachment, and working with suicidal youth.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate "8-year-old Ella: an investigative review"

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In 2013, a staff at a group care facility went to awaken an eight-year-old girl in their care. She was breathing heavily and would not wake up, which was attributed to her prescribed sleep... More ≫

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In 2013, a staff at a group care facility went to awaken an eight-year-old girl in their care. She was breathing heavily and would not wake up, which was attributed to her prescribed sleep medication. Shortly thereafter, staff returned to wake her and found her unresponsive. Staff began CPR and called 911. Despite all efforts, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner advised that the cause of death was trichloroethanol toxicity and the manner of death was undetermined. This report provides the Ministry response to the OCYA recommendations aboutabout three key areas related to practice and processes concerning services to vulnerable children in Alberta.

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Ministry of Human Services’ Response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “9-year-old Bonita serious injury”

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In 2013, a nine-year-old child living with her parents in her First Nations community was taken to hospital, where it was determined that she was suffering from septic shock as a result of severe... More ≫

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In 2013, a nine-year-old child living with her parents in her First Nations community was taken to hospital, where it was determined that she was suffering from septic shock as a result of severe dental decay. Inadequate housing, school attendance, neglect, parental addictions and chronic poverty were all noted concerns that were being addressed by several service delivery partners within the community. This report provides the Ministry response to the three recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate.

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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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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate "Baby Sadie serious injury : an investigative review"

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Provides the response by the ministry of Human Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate following an investigation into the serious injury of a 10-month-old... More ≫

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Provides the response by the ministry of Human Services to recommendations made by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate following an investigation into the serious injury of a 10-month-old infant who sustained the injuries while receiving intervention services in parental care.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate "15-year-old Tony : investigative review"

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The death of a young person affects everyone who is involved in the young person’s life. In October 2012, a youth who was receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act died... More ≫

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The death of a young person affects everyone who is involved in the young person’s life. In October 2012, a youth who was receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act died by suicide. This report provides the Ministry response to the OCYA recommendations about three key areas related to practice and processes concerning services to vulnerable children in Alberta.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate "7-year-old Jack : investigative review"

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to investigate systemic issues arising from a serious injury or death of a child who was receiving child intervention... More ≫

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to investigate systemic issues arising from a serious injury or death of a child who was receiving child intervention services at the time of the injury or death. Under this mandate, the Advocate released the Investigative Review entitled “7‐Year‐Old Jack: Investigative Review” on January 21, 2014. The report makes five recommendations about five key areas related to practice and processes within Alberta’s child intervention system. This document presents the ministry response to the recommendations.

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