| HISTORY/BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: | Dates of founding and/or dissolution:
The Child and Family Services Authority Region 13 was created effective April 1, 1999 by means of Ministerial Order pursuant to the Child and Family Services Authority Act, 1998 c. C-11.
Functional responsibility:
The Authority is responsible for the provision of community based child and family services and programs under the direction and guidance of the Ministry of Children's Services. The Authority
- plans and manages the provision of services to children and families,
- ensures provincial policies and standards are followed by social services providers,
- monitors and assesses the provision of services, and
- coordinates services with other Child and Family Services Authorities and public and private organizations.
Predecessor and successor bodies:
The predecessors to the Child and Family Services Authority Region 13 were various branches and offices of the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
Administrative relationships:
The Child and Family Services Authority Region 13 is governed by its board, which reported to the Minister of Family and Social Services and the Minister without Portfolio Responsible for Children's Services April 1, 1998-May 27, 1999. Since the creation of the Ministry of Children's Services, the board has reported to the Minister of Children's Services.
Administrative structure:
The Authority consists of its board and board chairman, a Chief Executive Officer, and staff located at offices in Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Fairview, Grande Cache, Grimshaw and Valleyview.
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