Publications

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program handbook [2010]

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The Family and Community Support Services Program Handbook is intended to assist staff, elected officials and board members in understanding the purpose of the FCSS Program, how FCSS funding is... More ≫

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The Family and Community Support Services Program Handbook is intended to assist staff, elected officials and board members in understanding the purpose of the FCSS Program, how FCSS funding is allocated and how it can be used. It also provides a record of significant program policy decisions, including interpretations of the FCSS Regulation.

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FCSS program review report : government response

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This document presents the government’s response to each of the 16 recommendations made by the FCSS Review Advisory Committee in their December 2006 report. The Committee was established in the... More ≫

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This document presents the government’s response to each of the 16 recommendations made by the FCSS Review Advisory Committee in their December 2006 report. The Committee was established in the Spring of 2005 to identify program strengths and opportunities and explore possible strategies and means of improving collaboration and efficiency between Family and Community Support Services and Child and Family Services Authorities.

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FCSS program review report

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In spring 2005, the Minister of Children's Services requested a review of the Family and Community Support Services Program to identify program strengths and opportunities and explore possible... More ≫

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In spring 2005, the Minister of Children's Services requested a review of the Family and Community Support Services Program to identify program strengths and opportunities and explore possible strategies and means of improving collaboration and efficiency between FCSS and Child and Family Services Authorities. The review also looked at the unique challenges of rural FCSS programs, as well as the accountability of FCSS programs and their ability to use their partnerships and connection in the community to leverage additional funds.

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What you need to know about abuse in same-sex and LGBTQ relationships

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Abuse can happen in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, trans-identified, two-spirited and queer relationships just as it can in any other intimate relationship. This booklet is intended to... More ≫

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Abuse can happen in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, trans-identified, two-spirited and queer relationships just as it can in any other intimate relationship. This booklet is intended to help readers: understand major kinds of abuse and how they may show up in LGBTQ relationships; know what to look to recognize abuse; and know what to do and where to get help if they or someone they know is in an abusive LBGTQ relationship.

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Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) financial report guide

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This guide is intended to help ensure that Family and Community Support Services annual financial reports for the province are prepared in a manner that meets the requirements of the Family and... More ≫

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This guide is intended to help ensure that Family and Community Support Services annual financial reports for the province are prepared in a manner that meets the requirements of the Family and Community Support Services Act and Regulation.

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Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program handbook [2006]

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The Family and Community Support Services Program Handbook is intended to assist staff, elected officials and board members in understanding the purpose of the FCSS Program, how FCSS funding is... More ≫

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The Family and Community Support Services Program Handbook is intended to assist staff, elected officials and board members in understanding the purpose of the FCSS Program, how FCSS funding is allocated and how it can be used. It also provides a record of significant program policy decisions, including interpretations of the FCSS Regulation.

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Foster care handbook [2006]

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The Foster Care Handbook is a guide to the most frequently asked questions about foster care and is not intended as a policy statement. It is an information resource on practical everyday issues,... More ≫

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The Foster Care Handbook is a guide to the most frequently asked questions about foster care and is not intended as a policy statement. It is an information resource on practical everyday issues, which adds to information provided through training and policy. This handbook is a manual for new, as well as experienced foster families. The sections provide an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, gives advice on foster care support, explains policy, and provides information on other program areas. The various subsections give the foster family an opportunity to learn about their roles and how they work within the system to provide for children in care. The handbook is a joint effort between Alberta Children's Services and the Alberta Foster Parent Association (AFPA). Its aim is to help all those involved in foster care to understand and appreciate the essential contributions made by foster parents and ministry staff. This handbook demonstrates...

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Foster care compensation guide

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The Ministry of Children's Services has developed this financial information guide to provide foster parents and staff with an overview of financial responsibilities the Child and Family Services... More ≫

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The Ministry of Children's Services has developed this financial information guide to provide foster parents and staff with an overview of financial responsibilities the Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) or Delegated First Nations Agency (DFNA) and foster parents have when a child is placed in foster care. It explains the financial process to access funds for foster child(ren).

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Family violence : it's your business : community resource guide

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This resource guide was developed to serve as an information source for communities and organizations planning education and awareness activities throughout the year.

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FCSS working together with the justice system

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this... More ≫

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In 1998-1999, the FCSS Association of Alberta conducted a research project to learn the experiences of Family and Community Support Services programs in working with others. As a result of this research, a set of six papers were released in the Working Together series. This paper, the seventh in the series, follows up on this previous research to look at how Family and Community Support Services works with the justice system.

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