Albertans Have More Time to Provide Input into the Review of The Child Intervention System

December 1, 2009

Edmonton… The co-chairs of the review panel examining Alberta’s child intervention system have extended the deadline for public input to December 18th to ensure everyone who wants to, has a chance to provide input.The review panel was established in July by Children and Youth Services Minister Janis Tarchuk, to study the system and suggest ways it can be strengthened to support at-risk children, youth and families in the province. As part of this review, the panel launched a website with a discussion guide and survey for Albertans to offer their ideas. More than 1,400 responses to the survey have already been received by the panel.

For more information and to submit your comments, visit www.child.alberta.ca/cisreview

An important part of the Alberta government’s plan for a strong economic recovery, The Way Forward, is maintaining support for programs and services Albertans need most, such as health care, education and safe and vibrant communities. For more information on the plan visit www.Alberta.ca

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Media inquiries may be directed to:
Roxanne Dubé Coelho
Communications
Alberta Children and Youth Services
780-427-4801
roxanne.dubecoelho[at]gov.ab.ca

To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.