Summary
The Department of Community and Social Services funds various programs and services for Albertans, including the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program. In 2020-21, the department provided $193 million to over 15,000 families to fund supports and services through the program.
Objective and Scope
The objective of our audit was to determine whether the department has effective processes to manage the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program’s assessment of needs and support planning when determining supports and services for eligible families.
Conclusion
We concluded the department does not have effective processes to manage the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program’s assessment of needs and support planning when determining supports and services for eligible families, and improvements can be made.