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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General - Public inquiry into the death of Lexie Sarah Podgorney

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Lexie Sarah Podgorney, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Lexie Sarah Podgorney, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Family Violence Death Review Committee : case review public report no. 3

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Report by the Family Violence Death Review Committee on the 2010 death of two children murdered during a court-authorized, unsupervised weekend visit. Includes recommendations to support the... More ≫

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Report by the Family Violence Death Review Committee on the 2010 death of two children murdered during a court-authorized, unsupervised weekend visit. Includes recommendations to support the reduction and prevention of family violence, based on the case in question. Also attached to this record is the response from the Minister of Community and Social Services to the recommendations.

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Ministry of Human Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “10-month-old Lily : an investigative review”

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The... More ≫

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The family was receiving services under assessment at the time of the death. Our thoughts are with this young child’s immediate and extended family and community.

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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 "Six-week-old Nicole : an investigative review"

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In 2013, a six-week-old infant fell asleep on her father’s chest; when he awoke, he found her unresponsive. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner and cause of death... More ≫

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In 2013, a six-week-old infant fell asleep on her father’s chest; when he awoke, he found her unresponsive. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner and cause of death was undetermined. This report provides the Ministry response to the OCYA recommendations about two 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 MC fatality inquiry report

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the April 25, 2009 death of 17-year-old MC, released on May 30, 2014. The inquiry found that the cause of... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the April 25, 2009 death of 17-year-old MC, released on May 30, 2014. The inquiry found that the cause of death was a stab wound to the abdomen and the manner of death was homicide. MC was in provincial government care at the time of his death. The report included two recommendations for the ministry. The ministry accepts both recommendations.

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

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the January 17, 2010 death of six-month-old PO, released on November 5, 2014. The inquiry found that the... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the January 17, 2010 death of six-month-old PO, released on November 5, 2014. The inquiry found that the cause of death was positional asphyxia and the manner of death was accidental. The child was in provincial government care at the time of death. The Fatality Inquiry report included two recommendations for the ministry. The recommendations are focused on policy revisions and engagement in best practices for the use of bassinets and safe sleep practices for children in provincial care.

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

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the December 29, 2010 death of 15-week-old NW, released on April 9, 2014. The inquiry found that both the... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the December 29, 2010 death of 15-week-old NW, released on April 9, 2014. The inquiry found that both the cause of death and the manner of death were undetermined. The child was in provincial government care at the time of death. The fatality inquiry report makes a total of nine recommendations for the Ministry, separated into two categories: recommendations for the prevention of similar deaths and recommendations to reduce stress.

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Ministerial roundtable : investigations and reporting of deaths and serious injuries : summary report

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A Child Intervention Roundtable was held January 28-29, 2014. This summary reports presents recommendations for improving the child intervention system.

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

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the April 30, 2010 death of 13‐year‐old KW, released on February 5, 2014. The inquiry found this death was... More ≫

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The Ministry of Human Services has carefully reviewed the fatality inquiry report into the April 30, 2010 death of 13‐year‐old KW, released on February 5, 2014. The inquiry found this death was due to acute methadone toxicity, and the manner of the child’s death was accidental. The child was in provincial government care at the time of death and died while on a sleepover at a friend’s home.

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