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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 PersonCentred 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 Aligned • Policy is aligned across program areas so that tools & supports work together Balanced • Programs and services balance prevention and intervention, support the whole person, and recognize strengths and needs Accessible • Albertans can access and benefit from cohesive, flexible, timely, and informed services Accountable & • Social programs and services are results-oriented and transparent Sustainable Complementary • Roles are complementary, balanced, and work together to achieve outcomes Social Policy Principles People Dignity First Healthy, Strong Relationships Mutual Responsibility Accountable Collaboration Inclusion Proactive Roles & Responsibilities Private Sector Non-Profit & Voluntary Sector Community Families & Households Individuals 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 Alberta’s Social Policy Framework Alberta’s Children’s Charter Alberta Approach to Early Childhood Development Alberta’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Program and Service Delivery 16 Results Based Budgeting Results Based Budgeting Program Review Alignment with Social Policy Framework Programs that support better outcomes for Albertans Outcomes, Principles, Policy Shifts, and Roles Relevant Effective Efficient Transforming Service Delivery Integrated Service Delivery Common Service Access Aligned Delivery Regions Improved Service Delivery CitizenCentered Delivery Model Online Services Information Sharing Strategy 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 Boardvoice.ca