FSCD Action Plan – In response to the concerns raised by parents about the FSCD program the Ministry of Community and Support Services (CSS) have changed our Specialized Services policy, Family Centred Supports and Services policy, FSCD Program Outcomes Policy and Overarching Policies and Considerations Policy to confirm that direct services to children are supported and parent involvement is not required in the delivery of specialized services.
Documents & Policies
WHAT WE HEARD Feedback from parents, families and advocates in the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program June 2018
Letter from Minister Sabir to FSCD Colleagues June 29, 2018
Letter from Minister Sabir to FSCD Parents June 29, 2018
Policy 10-77 Specialized Services for Children with Severe Disabilities
Policy 2-7 Family-Centred Supports and Services
Policy 2-7 Family-Centred Supports and Services-2
Policy 7-3 Matters to be Considered
Policy 2-8 FSCD Program Outcomes
Information to Parents – Multi-Year Agreements
Information for Parents – FSCD Concerns Resolution
Information for Parents – FSCD Specialized Services Practices and Approa…
Information for Parents – General Specialized Services
FSCD Practice Shift – Service Provider Discussions September 2018-1
LISTENING SESSIONS
In May 2018, Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) listening sessions were held in Edmonton and Calgary. This fall FSCD is hosting additional listening sessions to hear from you if what they heard in May is reflective of family’s concerns about FSCD specialized services; about the changes made in response; about communication between FSCD, parents and service providers; and how the FSCD Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) process can be more supportive to parents.
If you were not aware of the May listening sessions or the changes made in FSCD, please visit the FSCD website at http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/15655.html. Here you will find a copy of the ‘What we Heard’ report as well as ‘tip sheets’ that provide updated and clarified information about FSCD specialized services. The ‘What we Heard’ report highlights the concerns parents raised and the government’s commitment to changes. You can also contact your FSCD worker or your regional office for more information about the policy updates and the practice shifts being made.