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Family Support for Children with Disabilities : guidelines for developing an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for specialized services [2011]

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This Guide was created to: identify the key elements of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that are required for specialized services; highlight the importance of individualized service... More ≫

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This Guide was created to: identify the key elements of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that are required for specialized services; highlight the importance of individualized service planning; support families and their specialized services team to develop an ISP for specialized services. Although there may be a common understanding of what is meant by service planning, individuals and organizations may differ in the language and tools used. The terms used and defined in this guide are for illustration purposes only. Other terms or ways of organizing ISPs are equally acceptable as long as they are clearly communicated and address the key elements that the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program requires in order to approve the ISP. We use the term Individualized Service Plan (ISP) throughout this guide to differentiate this plan for the provision of specialized services from other service plans such as the Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) or education...

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Children and Youth Services annual report [2009 - 2011]

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This annual report of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison... More ≫

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This annual report of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services contains the Minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the Ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the Ministry business plan. This Ministry annual report also includes: The financial statements of entities making up the Ministry, including the Department of Children and Youth Services and the 10 Child and Family Services Authorities for which the Minister is responsible. Other financial information as required by the Financial Administration Act and Government Accountability Act, either as separate reports or as a part of the financial statements, to the extent that the Ministry has anything to report.

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Government action plan to address external panel recommendations

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From May to August, 2011, an external panel examined the circumstances of the 2010 death of a 14-month-old child in Calgary. Government of Alberta action plan as response to document entitled:... More ≫

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From May to August, 2011, an external panel examined the circumstances of the 2010 death of a 14-month-old child in Calgary. Government of Alberta action plan as response to document entitled: Findings of the External Expert Panel Regarding the Death of a Young Child: closing the inter-systems gaps to keep Alberta's children safe

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Provincial safety planning review : representative sample analysis [Interim report]

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Reports on the results of a provincial safety planning analysis conducted in May and June 2011 on all active files involving children age six and under. The analysis was conducted to determine... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a provincial safety planning analysis conducted in May and June 2011 on all active files involving children age six and under. The analysis was conducted to determine whether appropriate safety planning had occurred for these children and to ensure this planning was documented on the child's file.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Program : multi-disciplinary team review : recommendation implementation plan update

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Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities program uses a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process to help inform decision-making regarding the provision of specialized services for... More ≫

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Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities program uses a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process to help inform decision-making regarding the provision of specialized services for children with severe disabilities. The MDT process was reviewed in 2009 and seven recommendations were made to improve the process. All seven recommendations were accepted, and this fact sheet lists the actions taken to implement each recommendation.

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Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for contracted family day home agencies

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding... More ≫

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Alberta Children and Youth Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program, support contracted family day home agencies to become accredited and maintain accreditation. As well, the funding is available to assist in the recruitment and retention of trained qualified staff and providers. Alberta Children and Youth Services recognizes contracted family day home agencies that have achieved the accreditation standards of excellence by providing program and staff funding at enhanced rates.

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