|
Community consultations begin on Child, Youth and Family Services Act
Elizabeth Marshall, Minister of Health and Community Services, is today announcing community consultations throughout the province to review the operations of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. These consultations, to be conducted by the Minister�s Advisory Committee, will solicit input from key stakeholders who are service providers or recipients under this legislation. The information gathered through this process will help form the basis of a report to the minister on the operations of the act. "Regional consultations are the primary vehicle for government to receive meaningful feedback from those who are most affected by the act," said Minister Marshall. "Stakeholder input will be key in ensuring an effective act that addresses the safety, health and well-being of the province�s children, and provides services to children, youth and families." Minister Marshall also released a discussion document and brochure entitled Your Views: The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, which provides information for dialogue and feedback throughout the consultations. There are several ways for the public to provide their comments. The committee will be available for pre-scheduled meetings with individual members of the public with separate sessions for those currently receiving services under the act. Stakeholder workshops have also been scheduled for invited representatives from government, health and community groups involved in the delivery of services to children, youth and families. Comments to the committee can also be provided by calling the toll-free number listed below, visiting the committee�s Web site at www.gov.nl.ca/health/publications/mac or sending a written submission to the committee. The discussion document and brochure can be viewed at the Web site or obtained by calling the Department of Health and Community Services. The Minister�s Advisory Committee will submit a report on its findings with its recommendations to the minister. Consultation Schedule - September 14 - October 21 Eastern Region:
Labrador: October 4-8 The Labrador consultations will be held during the week of October 4-8. More precise scheduling and location information for these consultations will be updated at a later date. Consultations have been tentatively scheduled for Labrador West, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Sheshatshiu, Natuashish and Nain. The Happy Valey-Goose Bay and Sheshatshiu consultations will be combined into one workshop.
Individuals wishing to comment on the act, or set up a consultation, can do so by calling toll-free: 1-866-729-2368. Media contact: Carolyn Chaplin, Communications, (709) 729-1377 2004 09 13 11:15 a.m. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
