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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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Information sharing decision tree

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health... More ≫

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This decision tree helps government and service providers understand when it is appropriate to disclose an Albertan's personal or health information based on their authority under the Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection Act and Children First Act. It complements the Guide to Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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Determining the best interest of the child under the Children First Act

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This tip sheet helps health and other service providers determine whether sharing a child's personal or health information is in the best interest of the child, based on the Children's First Act.

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Guide to information sharing under the Children First Act

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians,... More ≫

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians, and others under the Children First Act. It is to be used with the Decision Tree - Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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Sharing personal or health information to avert or minimize risk of harm : amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Health Information Act

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This one-page fact sheet presents an overview of changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Health Information Act, which were made to support the purposes of the... More ≫

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This one-page fact sheet presents an overview of changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Health Information Act, which were made to support the purposes of the Children First Act by ensuring personal or health information can be disclosed where necessary to avert or minimize harm to a minor.

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Children First Act [CFA] (fact sheet)

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This one-page fact sheet provides an overview of the Children First Act, which enables greater information sharing among service providers where it is in the best interests of the child, providing... More ≫

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This one-page fact sheet provides an overview of the Children First Act, which enables greater information sharing among service providers where it is in the best interests of the child, providing a more holistic and yet simplified approach to information sharing in a timely and effective manner.

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