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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