A New Look.
Same Great Info.
The new Ministry of Human Services is part of Premier Redford’s strategy to take action on Albertans’ priorities. We’re working to make that happen. To start, we’ve updated our web pages to reflect the Government of Alberta’s new look. It’s a work in progress – watch for improved site content and organization in 2012.
Information about other Human Services programs and services can be found at::
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Help children and youth stay safer online
February 7 is International Safer Internet Day, which promotes the positive use of the Internet among children and youth. Information and fun and interactive tools are available for:
- Parents and caregivers
- Children 5-10 badguypatrol.ca
- Teens weron2u.ca
Nominations open for provincial child care awards
Visit our nomination page for information on how you can nominate a child care professional.
The Child and Youth Advocate Act
The Child and Youth Advocate Act is anticipated to be 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: Feb 03, 2012 11:07
- 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
For previous news releases, visit our Newsroom
Spotlight
Tips for parents to help keep children safer online
More info for parents, including sample family Internet contracts
badguypatrol.ca - for kids 5 to 10
weron2u.ca - for teens







