Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act Policy Manual Revisions APRIL 2024

The A lberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situation.

LIST OF INCLUDED REVISIONS
Chapter 1: General Information
1.2 Releasing Information & 1.2.8 Child’s Involvement in a Research Project
1.4 Administrative Reviews and Appeals & 1.4.3 Appeals to the Court of King’s Bench – Director as Respondent
1.4 Administrative Reviews and Appeals & 1.4.4 Appeals to the Court of King’s Bench – Director as Appellant
1.6 Transporting Children

Chapter 2: Indigenous Children
2.3 Métis Child & 2.3.2 Métis Resources – Métis Nation of Alberta Association

Chapter 3: Casework Practice Assessment Phases
3.1.1 Intake Phase – Receiving Referrals
3.1.2 Intake Phase – Report/Intake
3.1.3 Safety Phase

Chapter 5: CYFEA Agreements and Orders
5.2.6 Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP)
5.4.0 Secure Services
5.4.1 Accessing Secure Services via a Secure Services Order
5.4.2 Accessing Secure Services via a Secure Services Certificate

Chapter 6: Other Legislation
6.1 Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act (PChAD)
6.7 Protecting Survivors of Human Trafficking Act (PSHTA)

Chapter 7: Casework Responsibilities
7.1.1 Family/Natural Supports Meeting
7.1.3 Memory Book and Memorabilia
7.4.2 Approving Travel

Chapter 10: Interjurisdictional
10.5 Inter-Regional/DFNA