Human Services
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South Edmonton daycare has licence revoked in wake of allegation of inappropriate child disciplineThe Alberta government says parents with children who attend a south Edmonton daycare have been sent letters advising them the facility has had its licence revoked. The decision comes less than three weeks after Alberta Children's Services launched an investigation into a complaint alleging inappropriate child discipline at the daycare.CanadaJun 11, 2017
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Rachel Notley defends Alberta human services minister in death of child after she was in kinship careRachel Notley told the house during question period that she has faith Irfan Sabir will fix problems that lead to the deaths of children in government care.PoliticsDec 12, 2016
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‘I could have been Serenity’: former Alberta foster child haunted by past in careKane Blacque is a successful and happy 40-year-old, but you would never guess that knowing how cruel his childhood was.CanadaDec 9, 2016
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Alberta minister rejects calls for resignation over death of girl after she was in government careAlberta's Human Services minister is challenging criticism he hampered a probe into the violent death of a child who had been in government care.PoliticsDec 8, 2016
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Mother of 4-year-old Alberta girl who died after being in kinship care speaks out: ‘They completely ignored me’The mother of a four-year-old girl who died after being in kinship care spoke out on Wednesday about the case that triggered an emergency debate in the Alberta legislature and raised serious questions about how Alberta manages the treatment of children in government care.CanadaDec 8, 2016
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Alberta government setting up all-party committee to examine child’s death after being in kinship careThe Alberta government is setting up an all-party committee to explore the circumstances surrounding the death of four-year-old girl who was in government care.PoliticsDec 1, 2016
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Alberta’s child advocate calls on province to do more to protect kidsAlberta's child and youth advocate is urging the province to do more to ensure kids who have been in government care are safe after they've been returned to their families.HealthNov 16, 2016
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Alberta’s auditor general criticizes how AISH program is managedAlberta's auditor general says the government is failing severely handicapped people who cannot earn a living on their own.HealthNov 7, 2016
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Wait list for Alberta’s Be Brave Ranch growsThe Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch has seen an increase in demand for its services. The organization said if they had more funding, they would be able to help more kids.HealthAug 9, 2016
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Liam and Olivia top baby names in Alberta again; Tyrion, Sky-light and Jet more quirkyAlberta parents kept it traditional and classic again in 2015, with names like Abigail, Emma, Benjamin and Oliver remaining popular baby names.FeaturesJun 27, 2016
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