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Description of special needs

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be... More ≫

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be facing. This guide presents basic information and a brief description of some of the special placement needs of Alberta's Waiting Children.

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Staged home study report (HSR) process : referral through evaluation

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a... More ≫

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a family's overall functioning, capacities, expectations of adoptive parenting, and suitability for adoption.

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Information sheet : requirements for approval to adopt through Alberta Children's Services

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption... More ≫

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption placement. This information sheet serves as a guideline for eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive applicants, and provides information about applying to adopt through Alberta Children's Services.

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Information sheet : requirements for a general adoption application process

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption... More ≫

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Sometimes children are not able to live with their biological families and are placed in the permanent care of Alberta Children's Services. Some of these children become available for adoption placement. This information sheet lists the criteria that must be met for a successful application to adopt through Alberta Children's Services.

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Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)

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This brochure provides an overview of the Transition to Adulthood Program, which is intended to help prepare youth in government care and young adults who were previously in care to live... More ≫

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This brochure provides an overview of the Transition to Adulthood Program, which is intended to help prepare youth in government care and young adults who were previously in care to live independently, pursue education, and build their careers.

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Minister letter to pilot Early Learning and Child Care Centres (July 2019)

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Letter e-mailed from the Minister of Children's Services to early learning and child care centre operators.

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ELCC centres across Alberta

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Presents a list of Early Learning and Child Care centres by region and includes program name, address, contact information and regional licensing contacts for each centre.

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Family support for children with disabilities

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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program provides support to families who have a child with a disability. This document presents eligibility criteria, the program and services.

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Child intervention : what is a safety assessment?

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, a caseworker will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.... More ≫

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When a report of child abuse or neglect is made, a caseworker will look to see if it meets the legal definition of abuse or neglect as described in the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. This fact sheet explains what is involved in performing a safety assessment.

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Child intervention : dispute resolution

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When Child Intervention becomes involved with a family, disagreements may arise about decisions that impact the family. This fact sheet explains the steps that can be taken if parents or others... More ≫

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When Child Intervention becomes involved with a family, disagreements may arise about decisions that impact the family. This fact sheet explains the steps that can be taken if parents or others disagree with a decision made by Child Intervention.

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