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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee annual report

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The annual report presents information about the OPGT goals and progress made in reaching them.

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Provincial Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC), Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) strategic plan

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee provides trusted advice to the Government of Alberta on policy, procedures and practices affecting families... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee provides trusted advice to the Government of Alberta on policy, procedures and practices affecting families of children with disabilities, informed by community engagement and lived experience. The Committee develops its strategic plan one a three-year cycle.

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Provincial Parent Advisory Committee, Family Support for Children with Disabilities annual report

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they... More ≫

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Annual reports of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee.The committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they affect families of children with disabilities to ensure legislation continues to have a positive impact on families and their children. The Advisory Committee also provides systemic advocacy for families of children with disabilities and assists in the development of strategies to increase public awareness on the challenges and opportunities faced by families of children with disabilities.

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Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : mandatory reviews into child deaths

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and... More ≫

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Contains the responses of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to recommendations from the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for mandatory reviews into child deaths. The Child and Youth Advocate Act provides the Advocate with the authority to conduct investigative reviews. The Advocate may investigate systemic issues arising from the death of a child who was receiving child intervention services within two years of their death. The Act requires each ministry to respond publicly within 75 days of the release of a report.

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Ministry of Community and Social Services response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate : strengthening foundations : assessment, information sharing and collaboration report

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a... More ≫

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In September 2021, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) released the Strengthening Foundations report, which reviewed the circumstances of nine young people who died over a fourteen-month period in 2018 and 2019 and who had experienced similar challenges in service provision. The report provides two recommendations to address the limitations in assessments, information sharing and collaboration among service providers. This document contains the response of the Ministry of Community and Social Services to these recommendations.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across the lifespan : Alberta's FASD 10-year strategic plan 2007-2017 : year 10 evaluation

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This report provides a summative evaluation of Alberta's 10-year strategic plan to reduce the impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on children in the province. This evaluation... More ≫

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This report provides a summative evaluation of Alberta's 10-year strategic plan to reduce the impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on children in the province. This evaluation highlights the success of Alberta's FASD model, achievements and key innovations in the areas of: awareness and understanding of FASD; prevention, assessment and diagnosis; and supports for individuals with FASD and their caregivers.

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Letter to disability service providers about the COVID-19 pandemic situation

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Letter sent to disability service providers ensuring they are aware of public health orders in place for licensed supportive living and long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Report of the PDD Review Panel

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Review Panel engaged with Albertans across the province in 2018 to explore ways to improve the PDD program to better serve Albertans with... More ≫

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Review Panel engaged with Albertans across the province in 2018 to explore ways to improve the PDD program to better serve Albertans with developmental disabilities. The review panel provided the Minister of Community and Social Services with a report on the results of the engagement. The report provides a thematic overview of PDD program successes, challenges and opportunities.

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Well-being and resiliency : a framework for supporting safe and healthy children and families

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention... More ≫

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The Well-being and Resiliency Framework provides rationale for and describes the ways of working to promote well-being and resiliency in Alberta. It defines the key elements of the prevention continuum of services, identifies desired outcomes, supports decision-making on funding and service delivery and promotes an understanding of how trauma impacts development. The framework captures emerging research and leading practices and reflects the cultural diversity of Alberta. It also incorporates Indigenous perspectives on well-being and resiliency. The framework offers an interconnected perspective by sharing insights about how well-being and resiliency are promoted from both western and Indigenous worldviews.

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