GOA Initiatives

1. GOA Initiatives FSCD, Marlborough Park Denise Johnston, Practicum Student Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies University of Calgary

2. Table of Contents • Welcome • Initiative “breakdown” • Overview of GOA initiatives • Evidence-based practices for success • Outcomes

3. Breakdown of GOA Initiatives • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnAFO7-y0kI

4. Overview of Initiatives • Social Policy Framework • Results-Based Budgeting • Information Sharing Strategy • Outcomes-Based Service Delivery • Together We Raise Tomorrow • Alberta Supports • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Initiatives (FASD) • Alberta Family Wellness Initiative • Inspiring Education • Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD)

5. Social Policy Framework • “Guides the work of all government programs, community partners, and the private sector towards a common set of outcomes for Albertans.” • Drivers of Change: • growing complexities– approx. 10% under 15 dependency on drugs or alcohol • increasing costs of living – Since 2011, increased by 11.4%; 4.8% higher than national average • increasing disparity – gap between disposable income and low-income = 38% • changing technology, expectations of government – 2005 -63.9%, 2009 – 81.7% • demographic change and sustainability - • Policy Outcomes: • Safety – free from violence and abuse • Health – achieve highest standard of well-being • Security and Resilience – strength-based through work opportunities; access to financial aid • Lifelong learners – develop knowledge, skills to participate and reach full potential • Included, engaged and active – feel welcomed to participate in community activities • Social Policy Framework, 2013

6. Results-Based Budgeting • Drivers of change: • Increased pressure to improve quality service levels for Albertans whilst dealing with significant resource constraints • Solution: • look at outcomes rather than government input i.e. taxation • Safeguard maintenance of GOA programs and services best results and supports for Albertans, communities and businesses in reaching their full potential • Align strategy and execution at an operational level • Create dialogue with citizens on how tax dollars are being spent and what outcomes have been achieved with it. • RBB, 2012

7. Information Sharing Strategy • “Ensure information sharing practices within government and with service agencies support the best decision possible in regard to the health, education and safety of children and families.” - Alison Redford – • Phase One: Ministries of Human Service, Health, and Education • Phase Two: By 2016, all other ministries that provide social-based services will be included. • What Does This Look Like? • The right information to the right people at the right time • Less duplication and delay • Better decisions and outcomes for Albertans • Having the resources and training to make profound information sharing decisions • Information Sharing Strategy

8. Outcomes Based Service Delivery • Shift from surveillance and monitoring systems of service to prevention and sustainability • Helping children and families make positive changes by providing more accommodating, innovative, collaborative, and community-based services to address their needs. • Goals and outcomes: • Supporting vulnerable children to live successfully in the community • Children in temporary care will be reunited quickly with their family • Children in permanent care will be placed in permanent homes as quickly as possible • Aboriginal children will live in culturally appropriate placements and receive culturally appropriate services. • System with capacity to measure achievements for casework and resource allocation decisions. • Establish joint accountability between all parties.

9. Together We Raise Tomorrow (TWRT)

10. Alberta Supports • http://humanservices.alberta.ca/cnsat/ • Alberta Supports can be viewed as central hub or “the front door” to integrated service delivery — a one-stop contact point that helps Albertans connect to the right programs or services in a timely fashion.

11. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Initiatives • “Provide supports to individuals affected by FASD, and their families and support networks, with the goal of assisting the individual to meet their full potential.” • 12 local FASD Service Networks across the province provide support services to help meet the needs of those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the needs of their caregivers. • Leading from within Initiative • Looks at what the needs are of children who have FASD and how one can be supported • FASD CoP in Alberta Human Services is a grassroots initiative that reaches high need families and the child with FASD • The research is based on individual perspective as well as by looking at knowledge and skill levels of caseworkers and support workers to these families in need. • FASD CoP also looks at the 10 year strategic plan currently being assessed in Alberta.

12. Alberta Family Wellness Initiative • “...seeking to bridge the gap between “what we know” in science and what we do” in policy and practice.” • Innovatively nurture the gap between science and child development and addiction and policies and practices; critical for positive change for children and their families. • VALUES: • Committed: concrete action to solve complex problems. • Pro-active: Identify opportunities to achieve policy and practice outcomes. • Collaborative: Work with leaders in policy, research and education to achieve optimal results. • Supportive: Support efforts of all stakeholders to address outcomes. • Action oriented: Act as a catalyst for bringing people together. • http://www.albertafamilywellness.org/

13. Alberta Children and Youth Initiative • A collaborative partnership of government ministries working together to coordinate on issues affecting children and youth and create solutions that emphasize safety, successful at learning, and a healthy well-being. • A forum was created to employ a broad-based perspective utilizing the expertise of partnering ministries, communities, and Aboriginal peoples • Parents have the primary responsibility, however, communities, organizations, schools, businesses, and governments all have a role

14. Regional Collaborative Service Delivery • Designed to effectively meet the learning needs and well-being of children and youth by strengthening service provider capacity in coordinating integrated supports and services. • Improve access to supports and services • Build capacity of communities including school staff, service providers and families • Improve integration and coordination of supports and services

15. Inspiring Education • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qif1fjeZsOw&list=UUNMaJ2GhV7FKFLOZ6h3sASA • “ Where institutions and agencies share a common purpose regarding the welfare of children and youth. Albertans want the provincial government to lead by aligning the mandate of government ministries and developing and implementing integrated programs and services.” • (Inspiring Education, p. 37) “The Three E’s” of education as being fundamental qualities to strive for: • Engaged Thinker: who thinks critically and makes discoveries; who used technology to learn, innovate, communicate, and discover; who works with multiple perspectives and disciplines to identify problems and find the best solutions; who communicates these ideas to others. • Ethical Citizen: who builds relationships based on humility, fairness and open-mindedness; who demonstrates respect, empathy and compassion; • Entrepreneurial Spirit: explores ideas and challenges the status quo; who is competitive, adaptable and resilient; and who has the confidence to take risks and make bold decisions in the face of adversity. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teTq56mf--o

16. Interprofessional “Matters to be Considered”… • Develop a common language • Are familiar with and respect others’ roles • Know the responsibilities and limitations of one’s own role • Recognize the need for, and complexity of, role blurring • Recognize the existence of professional cultures and labeling/stereotyping • Create practical incentives to enhance role knowledge • Check biases; challenge your perspectives • Know that being too assertive as well as not assertive enough can hinder the team – you can stand up for what you believe in, without loosing your voice or overpowering everyone else

17. Outcomes: “This is how we do it!” • Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/theory_of_change/ • “We need to recognize that it is essential to blend the best of our biomedical interventions with human services in a continuing effort to promote child development; goals should encourage parents to help their children become as independent, capable and self-confident and as able as they can be – not expecting learning to be ‘normal’.” (Rosenbaum, 2013, p. 3)

18. References: • Hall, P. (2005). Interprofessional teamwork: Professional cultures as Barriers. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 1, pp. 188 – 196 • Badry, D. (2013), The FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Community of Practice (CoP) in Alberta Human Services: Leading from Within Initiative. Alberta Centre for Child, Family & Community Research. Retrieved on March 9, 2014 from: http://fasd.alberta.ca/documents/FinalReportFASDCoPLFW2012-2013.pdf • Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans (2010). Retrieved on April 2, 2014 from: http://ideas.education.alberta.ca/media/14847/inspiring%20education%20steering%20committee%20report.pdf • Alberta Supports. Retrieved on April 2, 2014 from: http://www.programs.alberta.ca/Living/13765.aspx?Ns=13705&N=770 • Social Policy Framework (2013). Alberta’s Social Policy Framework. Retrieved on April 2, 2014 from: http://socialpolicyframework.alberta.ca/files/documents/ahs-nonannotatedfrmwrk-webfinal.pdf • Results-Based Budgeting: Delivering results responsibly (2013). Retrieved on April 3, 2014 from: http://www.focusintl.com/RBM115-pwc-results-based-budgeting-2013-06-en.pdf • Results-Based Budgeting Act, Statutes of Alberta (2012, c. R-17.5). Retrieved from: http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/R17P5.pdf • Information Sharing Strategy. Retrieved on April 3, 2014 from: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/department/14802.html

19. References • Together We Raise Tomorrow: An Alberta Approach to Early Childhood Development (2013). Retrieved on April 4, 2014 from: http://www.socialpolicy.alberta.ca/ • Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (2013). Regional Service Delivery Educator & Service Provider FAQ. Retrieved on April 5, 2014 from: http://education.alberta.ca/media/7700527/rcsdfactsheet.pdf • Brodziak, J. (n.d.). Outcomes Based Service Delivery – A Collaborative Journey Towards Improved Outcomes. Retrieved on April 5, 2014 from the Human Services Intranet website: https://intranet.humanservices.alberta.ca/home/ministry/OBSD/OBS%20Resources/Outcome%20Based%20Service%20Delivery%20A%20Collaborative%20Journey.pdf • Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (2014). Retrieved on April 6, 2014 from: http://www.albertafamilywellness.org/ • Rosenbaum, P. (2013). Reflections on “Disability” and Development: Do We Have the Right Focus? CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, pp. 1-3.