Publications

What the health care community can do about family violence

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This booklet looks at what health care professionals can do to recognize the signs of family violence and to help children and youth who are abused or exposed to family violence.

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Community engagement guide 2007

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This Community Engagement Guide describes community engagement within the Ministry of Children's Services context and provides a common template to effectively plan, deliver and track progress of... More ≫

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This Community Engagement Guide describes community engagement within the Ministry of Children's Services context and provides a common template to effectively plan, deliver and track progress of community engagement initiatives designed to increase community capacity.

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What you need to know about abuse in same-sex and LGBTQ relationships

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Abuse can happen in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, trans-identified, two-spirited and queer relationships just as it can in any other intimate relationship. This booklet is intended to... More ≫

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Abuse can happen in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, trans-identified, two-spirited and queer relationships just as it can in any other intimate relationship. This booklet is intended to help readers: understand major kinds of abuse and how they may show up in LGBTQ relationships; know what to look to recognize abuse; and know what to do and where to get help if they or someone they know is in an abusive LBGTQ relationship.

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Foster care handbook [2006]

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The Foster Care Handbook is a guide to the most frequently asked questions about foster care and is not intended as a policy statement. It is an information resource on practical everyday issues,... More ≫

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The Foster Care Handbook is a guide to the most frequently asked questions about foster care and is not intended as a policy statement. It is an information resource on practical everyday issues, which adds to information provided through training and policy. This handbook is a manual for new, as well as experienced foster families. The sections provide an overview of foster care, highlighting the responsibilities of the foster family, gives advice on foster care support, explains policy, and provides information on other program areas. The various subsections give the foster family an opportunity to learn about their roles and how they work within the system to provide for children in care. The handbook is a joint effort between Alberta Children's Services and the Alberta Foster Parent Association (AFPA). Its aim is to help all those involved in foster care to understand and appreciate the essential contributions made by foster parents and ministry staff. This handbook demonstrates...

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Foster care compensation guide

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The Ministry of Children's Services has developed this financial information guide to provide foster parents and staff with an overview of financial responsibilities the Child and Family Services... More ≫

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The Ministry of Children's Services has developed this financial information guide to provide foster parents and staff with an overview of financial responsibilities the Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) or Delegated First Nations Agency (DFNA) and foster parents have when a child is placed in foster care. It explains the financial process to access funds for foster child(ren).

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Family violence : it's your business : community resource guide

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This resource guide was developed to serve as an information source for communities and organizations planning education and awareness activities throughout the year.

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