Publications

Recovery-oriented housing model : report of the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force

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This report of the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force focuses on improving the homelessness situation in Alberta.

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Action plan on homelessness

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This action plan provides the first steps in the Government of Alberta's response to the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force report. The task force was established to find... More ≫

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This action plan provides the first steps in the Government of Alberta's response to the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force report. The task force was established to find innovative ways to end recurring homelessness in Alberta and to find long-term solutions to help those in need.

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Family and Community Support Services surplus policy

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Through the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Funding Program, partnering municipalities and Metis Settlements design and deliver preventive social services to enhance the well-being of... More ≫

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Through the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Funding Program, partnering municipalities and Metis Settlements design and deliver preventive social services to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. This document outlines and clarifies the process the FCSS Funding Program will employ related to Section 7 of the funding agreement to address surplus funds as reported by funding program recipients.

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Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society : strategic plan

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The Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society, comprised of individuals representing diverse regions and perspectives, provides independent advice to government on its relationship with... More ≫

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The Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society, comprised of individuals representing diverse regions and perspectives, provides independent advice to government on its relationship with civil society addressing pressing social issues. The Council is accountable to the Premier, through the Minister of Community and Social Services. The Council develops its strategic plan on a three-year cycle.

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List of grant recipients : COVID-19 : social services funding

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A list of grants recipient related to COVID-19 emergency funding.

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Ministerial Order 2020-16 [Community and Social Services]

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Ministerial Order under the Income and Employment Supports Act, allowing Income Support recipients who have lost work and income because of COVID-19 to exempt a portion of the federal government's... More ≫

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Ministerial Order under the Income and Employment Supports Act, allowing Income Support recipients who have lost work and income because of COVID-19 to exempt a portion of the federal government's Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), if they receive it. This means a portion of the CERB payment will not affect their provincial benefits. See Related tab for Ministerial Order 17/2020, related to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) payments.

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Ministerial Order 2020-17 [Community and Social Services]

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Ministerial Order under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Act, allowing AISH recipients who have lost work and income because of COVID-19 to exempt a portion of the federal... More ≫

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Ministerial Order under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Act, allowing AISH recipients who have lost work and income because of COVID-19 to exempt a portion of the federal government's Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), if they receive it. This means a portion of the CERB payment will not affect their provincial benefits. See Related tab for Ministerial Order 16/2020, related to Income Support payments.

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Ministerial Order 2020-11 [Community and Social Services]

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Suspends the requirement in Section 4(1) of the Protection Against Family Violence Regulation for an application for an emergency protection order to be made in person, and allows for applications... More ≫

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Suspends the requirement in Section 4(1) of the Protection Against Family Violence Regulation for an application for an emergency protection order to be made in person, and allows for applications to be made by telecommunication.

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A cross-ministry protocol between Children’s Services and Community and Social Services : supporting Alberta’s children, youth and parents / guardians with disabilities

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Contains a framework for collaboration intended to support the ongoing work across Children’s Services and Community and Social Services to bring together relevant programs and services to best... More ≫

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Contains a framework for collaboration intended to support the ongoing work across Children’s Services and Community and Social Services to bring together relevant programs and services to best support children, youth and parents/guardians with disabilities. The protocol supports the shared commitment to build and sustain effective, collaborative relationships across the two ministries, as well as with other relevant Government of Alberta programs, such as the Office of the Public Guardian/Trustee, Health/Alberta Health Services and Education/schools.

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What we're hearing : PDD review panel

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Brief overviews of the results of engagement sessions for the Persons with Developmental Disabilities review. Each report includes information on the number of participants and key themes or... More ≫

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Brief overviews of the results of engagement sessions for the Persons with Developmental Disabilities review. Each report includes information on the number of participants and key themes or issues heard by the appointed review panel during each session.

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