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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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Valuing mental health : next steps

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released... More ≫

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released Valuing Mental Health: Report of the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee in February 2016. With guidance from stakeholder consultations and community suggestions, the Committee’s recommendations were synthesized into the 18 actions reflected in Valuing Mental Health (VMH): Next Steps, released in June 2017. VMH: Next Steps aligns with the Government of Alberta's community-based health vision by improving continuity of addiction and mental health services and supports within the health system and in the community. Its actions focus on coordinating and integrating services across health and with community service providers with an emphasis on meeting the needs of vulnerable and underserved groups.

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CNIB specialized technical equipment program manual [2014-2016]

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The Canadian National Institute for the Blind's Specialized Technical Equipment Program provides consumer products and assistive technology to Albertans who are blind, partially sighted and deafblind.

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Status of Women grant program : enhancement guideline

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The Alberta Status of Women (SW) Grant Program provides funding to charitable and not-for-profit organizations for projects and activities aimed at improving the lives of women and girls in Alberta.

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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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Building corporate relationships : a toolkit for nonprofits

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Building meaningful relationships with community partners is an important factor for nonprofit organizations looking to achieve both specific program goals and long-term sustainability. This... More ≫

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Building meaningful relationships with community partners is an important factor for nonprofit organizations looking to achieve both specific program goals and long-term sustainability. This resource is intended to assist nonprofit organizations in their efforts to build relationships with the corporate sector. While the focus is the corporate sector, the same approach can be helpful in building relationships with individual donors, foundations, government and other organizations.

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Self help guide for economic development and non-profit organizations [2012]

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The Self Help Guide for Economic Development and Non-Profit Organizations has been developed to help groups or organizational entities become non-profit Societies. This document includes... More ≫

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The Self Help Guide for Economic Development and Non-Profit Organizations has been developed to help groups or organizational entities become non-profit Societies. This document includes information on the following: How to incorporate as a non-profit organization; How to develop strategic and operational plans; Board governance; Planning and running meetings; How to hire, monitor and evaluate staff?in particular executive directors and directors.

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Library policies : questions to ask (a guide to writing policies)

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This guidance document is meant to assist municipal and intermunicipal library boards and library managers in the development of policies which provide for effective library services in their community. More ≫

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This guidance document is meant to assist municipal and intermunicipal library boards and library managers in the development of policies which provide for effective library services in their community.

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