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Alberta’s Social Policy Framework. Framework Purpose. Framework Components. Social Policy Goals. Our Vision for Social Policy. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Social Policy Framework
Alberta’s Social Policy Framework
Framework Purpose
Clarify• Outcomes• Roles and Responsibilities
Coordinate• Activities• Policy Consistency and Alignment
Influence• Provide overall direction to planning and
decision-making
Framework Components
Statement of Goals
Vision for the Future
Identified Desired Outcomes
List of Key Principles
Described Roles and Responsibilities
GoA Transformational Initiatives
Social Policy Goals
Reduce Inequality
Protect Vulnerable
People
Create a Person-Centred
System of High Quality
Services
Enable Collaboration
and Partnerships
Our Vision for Social Policy
In Alberta, everyone contributes to making our communities inclusive and welcoming. Everyone has opportunities to fulfill their potential and to benefit from our thriving social, economic, and cultural life.
Outcomes for Albertans
Safe: free from fear of abuse and violence
Healthy: highest standard of health and well-being
Secure & Resilient: safe career and work opportunities, with access to income supports when in need
Lifelong Learners: develop knowledge, skills, and commitment to learning
Included: feel welcomed in communities where they live, learn, and work
Active & Engaged: opportunities to participate in recreational activities and cultural experiences, and to engage in society
System & Delivery Outcomes
• Policy is aligned across program areas so that tools & supports work togetherAligned
• Programs and services balance prevention and intervention, support the whole person, and recognize strengths and needs
Balanced
• Albertans can access and benefit from cohesive, flexible, timely, and informed servicesAccessible
• Social programs and services are results-oriented and transparent
Accountable & Sustainable
• Roles are complementary, balanced, and work together to achieve outcomesComplementary
Social Policy Principles
Dignity People First
Healthy, Strong Relationships
Mutual Responsibility
Inclusion Proactive
CollaborationAccountable
Roles & Responsibilities
Individuals
Families & Households
Community
Non-Profit &
Voluntary Sector
Private Sector
Governments
Policy Shifts
MORE• Policy balances prevention and intervention• Policy supports citizens (resources and competencies)• Government is an influencer, convener, partner• Social policy emphasizes integration and coordination• Policy is a tool to empower, facilitate, create opportunity• Focus on outcomes, quality, values, and dignity
LESS• Policy and delivery are often crisis-oriented• Policy addresses symptoms and deficiencies• Government is a service provider, funder, legislator• Social policy is viewed as silos of need and service• Policy is a tool to control and regulate behaviour• Focus on inputs and rules
Transformational Initiatives
Early Childhood Development
Results-Based Budgeting
Poverty Reduction Strategy
Partner with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
Common Service Access Safe Communities
Primary Health Care Initiatives
Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Together We Raise Tomorrow
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Alberta’s Social Policy Framework
Alberta’s Children’s Charter
Alberta’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
Alberta Approach to Early Childhood Development
Program and Service Delivery
Results Based Budgeting
Relevant Effective Efficient
Results Based Budgeting Program Review
Outcomes, Principles, Policy Shifts, and
Roles
Alignment with Social Policy Framework
Programs that support better outcomes for Albertans
Transforming Service Delivery
Improved Service Delivery
Integrated Service Delivery
Aligned Delivery Regions
Citizen-Centered Delivery Model
Information Sharing Strategy
Online Services
Common Service Access
Framework in Action
Alberta’s Social Policy Framework is used as…
A Lens
Strategic Planning Tool
Priority Setting Tool
A Model for Engagement
Common Language and Vision
Renew Focus on Innovation and Collaboration
There is a better way.
A Call To Action
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