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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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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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Information sharing guide for social-based service design and delivery

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for... More ≫

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for decision-makers, information and privacy practitioners, policy development staff and program advisors, and legal advisors in government programs and services, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies. It is recommended this guide be used with the companion Information Sharing Toolkit to understand how to operationalize information sharing best practices. (See RELATED tab for a link to the toolkit.)

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Information sharing toolkit for social-based service design and delivery

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two... More ≫

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two documents provide resources to help reduce the complexity that arises when applying different privacy legislation while planning and designing social-based services and programs. This toolkit is designed to support decision-makers and frontline service delivery staff within government organizations, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies.

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Human Services guidelines : victims of family violence new construction and renovation program

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The Victims of Family Violence New Construction and Renovation Program is provided under the Federal Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing and is intended to address priority capacity... More ≫

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The Victims of Family Violence New Construction and Renovation Program is provided under the Federal Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing and is intended to address priority capacity issues and the need for additional shelter and transition housing spaces to ensure that families fleeing violence have a safe, secure and healthy environment. Cosmetic renovations are not eligible for funding under this program.

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Guide to information sharing under the Children First Act

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians,... More ≫

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians, and others under the Children First Act. It is to be used with the Decision Tree - Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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Family and Community Support Services : basic guide to outcome measurement

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The purpose of this guide is to support local Family and Community Support Services program staff in working with outcome measurement. FCSS is a funding partnership between the Government of... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to support local Family and Community Support Services program staff in working with outcome measurement. FCSS is a funding partnership between the Government of Alberta and participating municipalities or Métis Settlements. Under FCSS, communities design and deliver social programs that are preventive in nature to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families, and communities. Reporting on outcomes is mandatory for local FCSS programs.

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Pocket guide : 2013 YCJA : Youth Criminal Justice Act

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The key components of the Youth Criminal Justice Act are presented in 11 sections in this guide, corresponding to the sections in the Act. A twelfth section describes the impact of the Youth... More ≫

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The key components of the Youth Criminal Justice Act are presented in 11 sections in this guide, corresponding to the sections in the Act. A twelfth section describes the impact of the Youth Justice Act, the Alberta legislation which deals with young persons in relation to provincial offences and municipal by-laws.

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Youth Criminal Justice Act : Canada : pocket guide

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The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the federal legislation that replaces the Young Offenders Act (YOA) in April 2003. This pocket guide is designed to summarize the changes which will be... More ≫

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The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the federal legislation that replaces the Young Offenders Act (YOA) in April 2003. This pocket guide is designed to summarize the changes which will be brought about with the implementation of the new Act. Provisions of the new Act which do not represent a change to existing legislation may also be included to provide context. The key components of the YCJA are presented in eleven sections which correspond to the divider tabs in the pocket guide. An additional sectionshows the highlights of the new YJA.

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