Publications

Ministry of Children and Family Services' response to Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth... More ≫

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This resource contains the response of the Ministry of Children and Family Services to "Beyond Barriers: A Special Report on Young People with Disabilities in the Child Intervention and Youth Justice Systems." The report included two recommendations directed to the ministry.

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Ministry of Children and Family Services’ response to mandatory reviews into child deaths

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This publication presents the responses of Children and Family Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The... More ≫

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This publication presents the responses of Children and Family Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate is mandated to report on the death of young persons who had been identified as a child in need of intervention at the time of their death, or within two years of their death. These mandatory reviews are compiled and released twice a year (March and September).

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Ministry of Children’s Services’ response to mandatory reviews into child deaths October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate... More ≫

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate is mandated to report on the death of young persons who had been identified as a child in need of intervention at the time of their death, or within two years of their death. These mandatory reviews are compiled and released twice a year (March and September).

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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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Government of Alberta’s response to mandatory reviews into child deaths

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate... More ≫

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This publication presents the responses of Children's Services to recommendations made in mandatory reviews of child deaths undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. The Advocate is mandated to report on the death of young persons who had been identified as a child in need of intervention at the time of their death, or within two years of their death. These mandatory reviews are compiled and released twice a year (March and September).

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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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Review of deaths of children and youth receiving child intervention services : findings and actions

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From April to December 2021, there were 36 deaths of children, youth and young adults receiving services from the ministry of Children's Services. The Minister of Children's Services directed the... More ≫

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From April to December 2021, there were 36 deaths of children, youth and young adults receiving services from the ministry of Children's Services. The Minister of Children's Services directed the ministry to carry out a review of the cases to gain an understanding of the circumstances surrounding these deaths, to help identify improvements that could be made to better serve children, youth and families. This publication reports on the findings of three separate reviews undertaken by the ministry, and actions that will be taken by the ministry in light of these findings.

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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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Deaths of two young children : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on the deaths of two young children who received child intervention (CI) services while in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an... More ≫

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This designated review focused on the deaths of two young children who received child intervention (CI) services while in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of CI involvement by reviewing relevant documentation and research. The team also interviewed CI practitioners, community partners, and subject matter experts. An analysis of the information and review of research informed the findings and recommendations. Throughout the designated review, the review team sought to understand the context of the worksites and communities, the level of service provided, and the decisions made during CI involvement.

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Two young children harmed in kinship care : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and... More ≫

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and interviewing staff and professionals working with the family. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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