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Alberta child care grant funding guide : for wage top-up and professional development funding (including mandatory employer contribution and release time grants)

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This guide provides assistance to licensed daycare, out-of-school care, group family child care, and approved family day home child care programs in applying for grant funding to support the... More ≫

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This guide provides assistance to licensed daycare, out-of-school care, group family child care, and approved family day home child care programs in applying for grant funding to support the recruitment, retention and professional development of their staff. Available funding supports include wage top-up and professional development funding.

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Financial reporting guide : child care 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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Supporting food security for Albertans : food security grant application guidelines

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This document outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for the Food Security Grant. This grant is open to food banks and civil society organizations that are helping Albertans... More ≫

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This document outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for the Food Security Grant. This grant is open to food banks and civil society organizations that are helping Albertans access a safe and secure food supply. Deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.

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Alberta affordability grant : financial reporting guide

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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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Family Resource Network (FRN) : expression of interest

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This Expression of Interest was issued as a competitive process to identify qualified vendors interested in and capable of the provision of family resource networks (FRNs) in Alberta. It offered... More ≫

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This Expression of Interest was issued as a competitive process to identify qualified vendors interested in and capable of the provision of family resource networks (FRNs) in Alberta. It offered an opportunity for interested proponents to compete to be selected as a recipient for grant funding.

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Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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Well-being and resiliency : evaluation framework

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports... More ≫

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The Evaluation Framework describes the desired results of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework and outlines ways to monitor progress towards and understand meaning of outcomes. It supports provincial implementation of the Well-being and Resiliency Framework by serving as a platform for ongoing monitoring, adaptation and continuous improvement. The Evaluation Framework will ensure the desired outcomes identified in the Well-being and Resiliency Framework are clearly articulated to be specific, measurable, reasonably achievable, relevant and timely. The Evaluation Framework includes indicators and measures for the defined continuum of services; processes to measure and report on outcomes and effectiveness of wellbeing and resilience programs provincially; and supports regular reporting on the achievement of the overarching outcome of helping children and youth be safe and reach their full potential.

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Well-being and resiliency : the miyo resource kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview.... More ≫

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The miyo resource discusses foundational beliefs and approaches of Indigenous peoples to promote well-being and resiliency and outlines an evaluative process that honours an Indigenous worldview. This resource supports provincial implementation of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework by outlining an evaluative framework that recognizes culturally-based practice and assesses program effectiveness and the achievement of outcomes in a meaningful way. The miyo resource was developed recognizing that western-based evaluation practices are generally not effective when working with Indigenous communities. It includes a model for service delivery and outcome and performance measurement that accurately and culturally assesses the impact and value of culturally designed services provided by and for Indigenous client populations.

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Building strength, inspiring hope : a provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention 2019 - 2024

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the... More ≫

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This provincial action plan for youth suicide prevention takes a comprehensive, long-term strategic approach by building on effective activities and programs already underway and supporting the development of new stakeholder-identified initiatives to meet the needs of the youth and families they serve.

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Seniors facilities and housing : Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the Seniors Facilities and Housing Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program for potential funding applicants. It includes a brief description of the program... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the Seniors Facilities and Housing Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program for potential funding applicants. It includes a brief description of the program along with eligibility, outcomes and details on how to apply.

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