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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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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Report to the Minister of Justice : public fatality inquiry into the death of Christopher Drew Ferguson

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Christopher Drew Ferguson, 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 Christopher Drew Ferguson, 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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Report to the Minister of Justice : public fatality inquiry into the death of Brad Allan Coburn

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Brad Allan Coburn, 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 Brad Allan Coburn, 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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Financial reporting guide : affordability grant

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This guide provides additional information and advice on the financial reporting requirements for grant recipients who have been approved for Alberta's Affordability Grant. The Affordability Grant... More ≫

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This guide provides additional information and advice on the financial reporting requirements for grant recipients who have been approved for Alberta's Affordability Grant. The Affordability Grant is an operating grant for eligible programs that provides fixed monthly funding that may be used to help cover the day-to-day costs of running a licensed child care program.

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Report to the Minister of Justice : public fatality inquiry into the death of JN

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of JN, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of JN, 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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Family day home educator factsheet : new funding model for agency contracts

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Alberta's government has introduced contracts for licensed family day home agencies. The goal of these contracts is to offer a streamlined, transparent and consistent funding model to all agencies... More ≫

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Alberta's government has introduced contracts for licensed family day home agencies. The goal of these contracts is to offer a streamlined, transparent and consistent funding model to all agencies that oversee family day home programs in Alberta.

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