The Minister of Human Services has been mandated to develop a Social Policy Framework for Alberta to guide, align and review existing social policy and programs. The Framework will provide the foundation for how we make decisions about our programs, services, and policies – and how all of these work together to achieve the best results for children, families, individuals and communities. Join the discussion here!
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Albertans caring for foster children receive increased support
Alberta foster parents and kinship caregivers will receive increased financial support from the Alberta government to help them continue providing high-quality care to children and youth.
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Increased supports for frontline workers will benefit at-risk children, youth and families
The Alberta government is adding 30 new child intervention positions to strengthen support for frontline case workers and contribute to better outcomes for at-risk children, youth and families in Alberta. More information
The Child and Youth Advocate Act
The Child and Youth Advocate Act was proclaimed April 1, 2012. The legislation sets up the Advocate as an independent officer of the Legislature. It also expands the role of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate, and increases its investigative responsibilities.
The Act also clarifies the publication ban measures that protect the privacy of children in the child intervention system. For example, public bodies may share a child’s personal information if it’s in the child’s best interest.
In addition, the Act sets up a new Child and Family Services Council for Quality Assurance, under the Ministry of Human Services. The Council helps increase public understanding and confidence in the province’s child intervention system.
News
Last updated: May 16, 2012 03:00
- Budget 2012 provides close to $5 billion in supports for vulnerable Albertans and seniors - February 9, 2012
- Help children and youth stay safer online - February 3, 2012
- Province working to provide Albertans with better service on social programs - January 24, 2012
- Help is available during the holidays for victims of family violence - December 20, 2011
- Help for the holidays - December 9, 2011
- New family violence prevention project engages men, boys - November 14, 2011
- Alberta's children and youth stand up to bullying - November 4, 2011
- Minister celebrates accomplishments of Great Kids - October 22, 2011
- October marks Child Abuse Awareness Month - September 30, 2011
- Government further strengthening quality assurance and transparency within the child intervention system - August 25, 2011
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