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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICESThe M<strong>in</strong>istry of Children and Youth <strong>Service</strong>s offers a number of services and programs for childrenand families <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> prov<strong>in</strong>ce, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:Child Protection (ensur<strong>in</strong>g children <strong>in</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong> are safe and protected from abuse or neglect);Adoption <strong>Service</strong>s;Child Care Programs (licens<strong>in</strong>g of day care centers, f<strong>in</strong>ancial assistance to low <strong>in</strong>come parents access<strong>in</strong>gday care);Prevention of Family Violence and Bully<strong>in</strong>g (fund<strong>in</strong>g of women’s shelters, <strong>in</strong>formation on family violenceand bully<strong>in</strong>g issues);<strong>Service</strong>s for Children with Disabilities (assistance for parents rais<strong>in</strong>g a child who has a disability);Early Intervention Programs.Ra<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>Government</strong> directly deliver<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>se programs, <strong>the</strong>re are 10 Child and Family <strong>Service</strong>sAuthorities <strong>in</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong> that offer <strong>the</strong>m to <strong>Alberta</strong>ns. Each of <strong>the</strong>se Authorities has a board with members fromwith<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> community. They design programs <strong>in</strong> ways that best meet <strong>the</strong> needs of <strong>the</strong>ir region. TheAuthorities must meet specific standards <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong>y operate. This allows for flexibility across <strong>the</strong>prov<strong>in</strong>ce while also mak<strong>in</strong>g sure standards are reached.The Child and Family <strong>Service</strong>s Authorities are responsible for <strong>the</strong>ir own purchas<strong>in</strong>g decisions, although <strong>the</strong>purchase of <strong>in</strong>formation technology equipment is primarily done <strong>in</strong> conjunction with or by <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry ofChildren and Youth <strong>Service</strong>s.For more <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> goods and services needs of <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>istry of Children and Youth<strong>Service</strong>s, please contact:Information Technology ProcurementMaureen KonradManager, Technology Advancement and OperationsInformation Strategies Branch5 th Floor, Sterl<strong>in</strong>g Place9940 – 106th StreetEdmonton, <strong>Alberta</strong>T5K 2N2Phone: (780) 415-8316Fax: (780) 422-0562E-mail: Maureen.konrad@gov.ab.caO<strong>the</strong>r ProcurementNorm CresseyContract SpecialistF<strong>in</strong>ancial Strategies5 th Floor, Sterl<strong>in</strong>g Place9940 – 106 StreetEdmonton, <strong>Alberta</strong>T5K 2N2Phone: (780) 427-2566Fax: (780) 427-4067E-mail: norman.cressey@gov.ab.caWebsite: www.child.gov.ab.caUpdated April 23, 2013 6