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Children’s Service Update Enhancement Policy Manual Update updated on October 15, 2020.The Enhancement Policy Manual d escribes the policy, purpose and practice support or procedure that guide our work with children, youth and families. We (CS)often get requests from service delivery, recommendations and directions to update or create new policy. On an ongoing basis, we ensure that policy is aligned with current practice approaches and tools. We are attempting to establish a clear and timely policy release cycle to:
- ensure we address the specific needs of service delivery in an organized and thoughtful manner, Â
- build in adequate consultation and approval time and process, and
- support communication and understanding of policy changes.
Regular policy releases and updates will occur bi-annually (Spring and Fall) and there are times when circumstances require an immediate policy release.
One update to bring to your attention is that we are transitioning to use a new version of the Treatment Service Card (TSC). We recently redesigned the TSC to support the effort towards digitizing and streamlining processes. This design change does not affect the available health benefit coverage under the TSC. I have attached a letter to inform the caregivers about this change. It is greatly appreciated if you can post this letter on your website to pass on this information. See link here:Â https://conta.cc/2HEtTp4
More details regarding this policy release is included in the attached Policy Revisions Document. If you could share this release with your colleagues for their information that would be greatly appreciated. See link here: Fall 2020 Policy Revisions: If you or your staff have any questions about the updates, please have them email the CS policy team at CS.CFSPolicyManualQuestions@gov.ab.ca
GOA’s New Payment System
The GOA is moving to a new payment system 1GX. If you have any questions please contact your Contract Specialist.
1GX stands for one government experience. It will replace some of the current operating systems and will reduce manual work and duplication, transform the way we work, and streamline business. The first phase of implementation for Children’s Services is scheduled for early December 2020. To avoid any potential disruptions in payments, we will be issuing the December 2020 and January 2021 monthly block funded payments to Children’s Services providers at one time. If you do not have a block funded contract we would ask that you ensure that you send your invoices for services to us no later than November 13th , to help us prepare for this upcoming change. If you have any questions, please contact your Contract Specialist.” Please remember to use the Cs-ci-COVID-19@gov.ab.ca email address for your questions as CS is still answering and tracking them.
ALIGN Newsletter What’s Happening in the Disability Sector? October 2020
The Disabilities Sector is potentially in a risky place. Many of the agencies that provide services for children and families also provide services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) or Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) services. It is important that we support Alberta Council for Disability Services (ACDS) advocacy work as it may have a collateral effect on many of your colleagues. What is the issue? On June 10, the Government of Alberta (GoA) issued a notice to…Â Read Full Bulletin and Learn More about ACDS Social Media Campaign
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Presentations Materials FRN Communication Gathering Meetings
PowerPoint October 29, 2020 CS FRN High-level Implementation Plan
Cs – Organization Chart
CS Organizational Chart October 2020
ALIGN COVID MEMO SEPTEMBER 2020
