Publications

Child intervention information and statistics summary [2025-2026 to current]

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Quarterly statistics about child intervention services currently being provided to children and families.

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Financial abuse of seniors : what can financial abuse of a senior look like? [2024 - current]

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Provides information to help concerned individuals identify the financial abuse of seniors, and steps that can be taken to help seniors who are victims of financial abuse.

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Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse [2024 - current]

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to... More ≫

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to elder abuse and loneliness.

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Virtual student exchange programs 2026/27

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Resources for Alberta Education and Childcare’s 2026/27 virtual student exchange programs, outlining program information, application procedures, and participant eligibility, expectations and... More ≫

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Resources for Alberta Education and Childcare’s 2026/27 virtual student exchange programs, outlining program information, application procedures, and participant eligibility, expectations and requirements.

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Firearms licensing information for Alberta’s biathlon community : guidance for athletes and parents/guardians of athletes

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This document is targeted at Alberta’s young biathlon athletes and their parents/guardians and breaks down the firearms licensing process into simple steps, while clarifying licensing permissions... More ≫

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This document is targeted at Alberta’s young biathlon athletes and their parents/guardians and breaks down the firearms licensing process into simple steps, while clarifying licensing permissions and offering guidance on how and when to apply.

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Public charter schools handbook

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This handbook is intended to assist Albertans in understanding public charter schools in Alberta and to assist charter organizers with their planning and preparation for their public charter... More ≫

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This handbook is intended to assist Albertans in understanding public charter schools in Alberta and to assist charter organizers with their planning and preparation for their public charter school application and subsequent operations.

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Ministry of Children and Family Services’ response to A Place to Belong : A Special Report on Youth Homelessness in Alberta

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This document contains Children and Family Services' public response to recommendations issued to the ministry by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in their A Place to Belong: A Special... More ≫

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This document contains Children and Family Services' public response to recommendations issued to the ministry by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate in their A Place to Belong: A Special Report on Youth Homelessness in Alberta, released in June 2026. The report made four recommendations directed to Children and Family Services alone and two directed to Children and Family Services and other ministries.

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Certification guide for early childhood educators

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Education and Childcare to review educational credentials, and qualifications of childcare staff to determine certification eligibility and issue... More ≫

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Education and Childcare to review educational credentials, and qualifications of childcare staff to determine certification eligibility and issue provincial certification in accordance with the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation. Early childhood educator is a regulated profession. Individuals working in licensed facility-based and home-based childcare programs must hold provincial certification issued by the Alberta Government. The requirements for obtaining and maintaining certification as well as the process for applying for certification are contained in this guide.

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Providing unlicensed childcare in your home

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This document is a general guide to assist unlicensed home-based childcare providers in Alberta and provides recommendations and best-practices for providing childcare in a home-based setting.... More ≫

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This document is a general guide to assist unlicensed home-based childcare providers in Alberta and provides recommendations and best-practices for providing childcare in a home-based setting. Under the Early Learning and Child Care Act, anyone providing childcare for more than six children in addition to their own requires a childcare licence issued by the Government of Alberta. The information contained in this document is not intended as legal or professional advice. Unlicensed childcare providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all applicable laws and standards are followed.

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Report to the Minister of Justice : public fatality inquiry into the death of Carol Simone Prince

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Carol Simone Prince, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Carol Simone Prince, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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