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Ministry of Children and Family Services' response to Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth... More ≫

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems." The report included two recommendations directed to the ministry.

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Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) steering committee report

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A steering committee made up of family members, service providers, advocates and government staff was created to present ideas and make recommendations on how to make the Persons with... More ≫

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A steering committee made up of family members, service providers, advocates and government staff was created to present ideas and make recommendations on how to make the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program better for the future. The committee presented 30 suggestions related to: people making their own decisions and being included in the community; government and the community making sure that people's needs are met; making sure that services meet people's needs and how people get services is fair; using technology to help people; and being flexible in how services are delivered.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : strengthening foundations : assessment, information sharing and collaboration report

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a... More ≫

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a fourteen-month period in 2018 and 2019 and who had experienced similar challenges in service provision. The report provides two recommendations to address the limitations in assessments, information sharing and collaboration among service providers. This document contains the response of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to these recommendations.

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16-year-old Dillon : an investigative review : Government of Alberta's response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate report

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when... More ≫

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In November 2017, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report which reviewed the life and circumstances of a youth who was receiving child intervention services at the time when he incurred a serious injury. The report made two recommendations: one regarding information-sharing and service coordination for young people with complex needs, and one regarding building long-term networks for young people. This document includes the Government of Alberta’s response to these recommendations, both of which were accepted.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the RJ fatality inquiry report

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report released on February 28, 2014 regarding the death of RJ on November 11, 2010. The inquiry found that this death... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report released on February 28, 2014 regarding the death of RJ on November 11, 2010. The inquiry found that this death was due to cardiac arrest and anoxic brain injury, resulting from traumatic injury to the cervical spine following a fall down a flight of stairs in his home. The manner of death was accidental. The fatality inquiry report made seven recommendations for preventing similar deaths. In addition to the fatality inquiry review, an internal investigation was conducted by the Central Region PDD Community Board in November 2010 and made eight recommendations for the service provider. The service provider has implemented all the recommendations.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the JB fatality inquiry report

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A fatality inquiry regarding the death of JB on September 27, 2009 found that this death was due to acute carbon monoxide intoxication and the manner of death was homicide, committed by the... More ≫

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A fatality inquiry regarding the death of JB on September 27, 2009 found that this death was due to acute carbon monoxide intoxication and the manner of death was homicide, committed by the father. The child was in an out-of-home placement through an agreement with the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program, but was visiting his father and stepmother at the time of death. The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the report and this document captures the ministry's response to the recommendation made in the report.

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Ministry of Human Services' response to the Office of the Auditor General's report, 2013

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Overview, conclusion and specific responses to the recommendations in the Office of the Auditor General's report. Also included is a plan for transformational changes for the Office of the Public... More ≫

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Overview, conclusion and specific responses to the recommendations in the Office of the Auditor General's report. Also included is a plan for transformational changes for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT).

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Response to Martin fatality inquiry report

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed and considered the recommendations of the fatality inquiry report released on November 2, 2012, into the December 2006 death of Samantha... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed and considered the recommendations of the fatality inquiry report released on November 2, 2012, into the December 2006 death of Samantha Martin. The inquiry found this was a medical death due to natural causes, following the child’s return to parental care. Whenever possible, the ministry takes into account reviews of incidents involving children who were recently in care when identifying learnings that could lead to better services for children currently in the system.

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