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Family day home standards manual for Alberta [2013]

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Approved family day homes are one of these options. In Alberta, a family day home must be approved by a contracted family day home agency and abide by the provincial Family Day Home Standards. ... More ≫

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Approved family day homes are one of these options. In Alberta, a family day home must be approved by a contracted family day home agency and abide by the provincial Family Day Home Standards. These programs offer you the option of choosing quality child care that is provided in a home-setting. These child care providers are recruited, trained and monitored by a contracted family day home agency to help ensure the safety and well-being of each child. Child care providers that operate an approved family day home program can care for a maximum of six children, including their own.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities : guidelines for developing an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for specialized services [2013]

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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.

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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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Tips for newly appointed trustees

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Guidelines for newly-appointed private trustees, including: how to provide proof of authority, who to notify, banking and other financial arrangements, and getting to know the Adult Guardianship... More ≫

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Guidelines for newly-appointed private trustees, including: how to provide proof of authority, who to notify, banking and other financial arrangements, and getting to know the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA).

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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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Your role as specific decision maker

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be... More ≫

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be about health care, and/or temporary admission to or discharge from a residential care facility.

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Prevention and early intervention framework for children, youth and families

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Alberta Human Services provides a range of programs and services for children and families. One of the priorities for the ministry is to implement a continuum of evidence-based prevention and... More ≫

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Alberta Human Services provides a range of programs and services for children and families. One of the priorities for the ministry is to implement a continuum of evidence-based prevention and early intervention services, including early childhood development and parenting programs, that will effectively address the key drivers that cause children and youth to require crisis intervention services. The purpose of the Prevention and Early Intervention Framework for Children, Youth and Families is to provide guidelines for establishing these services.

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Supports and services for older adults with developmental disabilities study : final report 2012

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CRCB PDD commissioned this study to assist them in the development of community-based services for older adults with developmental disabilities as well as to contribute to provincial policy and... More ≫

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CRCB PDD commissioned this study to assist them in the development of community-based services for older adults with developmental disabilities as well as to contribute to provincial policy and research on this population and the ministry's framework on aging.

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Office of the Child and Youth Advocate quarterly report, January 1 to March 31, 2012 : Ministry of Human Services response to mandatory notifications involving abuse of children in care

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Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA... More ≫

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Prior to the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) issued a quarterly report which provided statistical information regarding all children referred to the OCYA through mandatory notifications. These documents present the government’s response to the OCYA quarterly reports. They provide brief descriptions of the incidents where allegations of abuse of a child in care were substantiated by the OCYA, and the subsequent actions taken by the government in response to these allegations.

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Planning supports for your family member : developing the individual service agreement

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This handbook presents information on how to plan for supports for a family member with developmental disabilities by developing an individual service agreement.

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