Bids Are Invited For Children And Family Services Disability-Focused Placement Services Request For Information (Rfi)

Children And Family Services Disability-Focused Placement Services Request For Information (Rfi) . Alberta Children And Family Services (Cfs) Is Seeking Information From Interested Organizations Regarding The Delivery Of Disability-Focused Placement Services For Children And Youth In The Care Of The Director Under The Child, Youth And Family Enhancement Act (Cyfea) Throughout Alberta. Children And Youth In Care May Have Diverse And Intersecting Developmental, Behavioural, Emotional, Mental Health, Medical And Trauma-Related Needs. This May Include Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Such As Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (Fasd) And Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd), Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Medical Complexity, Mental Health Needs, Behavioural Challenges, And Multiple Or Co-Occurring Conditions. Cfs Is Seeking Information To Better Understand The Current Service Landscape And The Sectors Capacity To Provide Safe, Stable, Responsive And Sustainable Placement Environments For Children And Youth In Care With Disabilities. Placement Services Are Intended To Respond To Each Child Or Youths Developmental, Cultural, Relational, Health And Well-Being Needs While Supporting Placement Stability, Safety, Connection, Permanency And Positive Outcomes. Through This Request For Information (Rfi), Cfs Is Seeking Information Regarding Existing And Potential Service Capacity, Service Delivery Models, Specialized Staffing And Clinical Supports, And Innovative Or Alternative Approaches To Disability-Focused Placement Services Across Alberta.