Publications

Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes for the court forms to be used when a guardian applies to the court for a protection order.

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Family Resource Networks : 2023-24 preliminary reporting

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The Family Resource Network (FRN) program was launched to address the root causes and factors leading children and families to become involved with the child intervention system. These networks... More ≫

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The Family Resource Network (FRN) program was launched to address the root causes and factors leading children and families to become involved with the child intervention system. These networks connect families to community-specific services and supports they need. Through ongoing evaluation, Children and Family Services (CFS) collaborates with FRN agencies to improve service delivery, optimize resource use and ensure the program continues to meet the evolving needs of children, youth, and families across Alberta. This report shares preliminary findings from the 2023-24 evaluation. This commitment to evaluation enhances accountability, allows the ministry to innovate and adapt, and supports healthier outcomes and brighter futures for those served by the FRN program.

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Income and Employment Supports Act

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The Income and Employment Supports Act provides the authority for programs for Albertans needing food, shelter, personal items, medical, and other benefits essential to their health and... More ≫

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The Income and Employment Supports Act provides the authority for programs for Albertans needing food, shelter, personal items, medical, and other benefits essential to their health and well-being. This legislation also provides the authority for training programs and other measures to help Albertans gain independence and self-sufficiency.

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation sets out the matters to be considered when making a decision under the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act and prescribes... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Regulation sets out the matters to be considered when making a decision under the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act and prescribes the forms, agreements, the nature and amount of family support services and child-focused services, and standards for services to be provided.

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Children and Family Services annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Children and Family Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Children and Family Services contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Child and Youth Advocate Act

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act establishes the Child and Youth Advocate as a member of the Legislature and creates the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate to represent the rights, interests... More ≫

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The Child and Youth Advocate Act establishes the Child and Youth Advocate as a member of the Legislature and creates the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate to represent the rights, interests and viewpoints of children and youth receiving services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, as well as youth involved with the youth justice system.

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Family and Community Support Services Act

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The Family and Community Support Services Act is the legal basis for a municipal/provincial funding partnership through which municipalities may design and develop preventive social services,... More ≫

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The Family and Community Support Services Act is the legal basis for a municipal/provincial funding partnership through which municipalities may design and develop preventive social services, provided at the earliest opportunity, to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families and communities. The Act governs the creation of funding agreements between the Minister and the municipality/ Metis Settlement; outlines the requirement for an 80/20 split in funding; grants a representative of the Minster the ability to examine documentations related to local programs; and outlines the responsibility of the municipality/Settlement to provide audited financial statements.

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Youth Justice Designation Regulation

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This regulation designates who is considered to be a "provincial director" or a "youth worker" under the federal Youth Criminal Justice Act and Alberta’s Youth Justice Act.

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Food safety and licensed facility-based child care review panel final report

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The Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel (Review Panel) was established under Ministerial Order in response to the September 2023 Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak in... More ≫

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The Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel (Review Panel) was established under Ministerial Order in response to the September 2023 Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak in licensed facility-based child care facilities in Calgary linked to a shared kitchen. The Review Panel was tasked to examine food safety in kitchens that provide food in licensed child-care facilities across Alberta and make recommendations on how to better protect children in these settings. The Food Safety and Licensed Facility-Based Child Care Review Panel Final Report advises the Ministers of Health and Jobs, Economy and Trade on opportunities to strengthen the Public Health Act, Food Regulation and Institutions Regulation, the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Early Learning and Child Care Regulation, and associated inspection processes in the context of prevention of foodborne illness.

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Enhancement policy manual

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial... More ≫

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

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