Child Welfare
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With families ‘beyond their breaking point,’ watchdog calls on ‘B.C.’ to support young people with disabilities
The RCY’s latest report follows her earlier probe into preventable death of 11-year-old First Nations boy in the ‘Fraser Valley’
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Child welfare system carries on residential ‘school’ legacy, Innu families tell inquiry: ‘When is it going to stop?’
The Inquiry Regarding the Treatment, Experiences, and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System is set to wrap in 2025, amid efforts to reclaim jurisdiction
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In the province’s top court, an Indigenous mother continues her fight for justice
After her $150,000 discrimination award was overturned, ‘Justine’ spent three days in the B.C. Court of Appeal. The outcome could have far-reaching impacts for Indigenous families
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Separated from their kids, this Dakelh couple journeyed across ‘B.C.’ for justice
With their four boys in the child welfare system, Kimberly and Jordan Joseph planned a 1,500 km walk from ‘Prince Rupert’ to ‘Victoria’ to raise awareness
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Orange Shirt Day’s founder fears Sept. 30 being co-opted from residential ‘school’ survivors
‘I don’t want Orange Shirt Day to be forgotten — it was started by a survivor,’ says Phyllis Webstad, whose 11-year-old event now coincides with National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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After four-year negotiation, Sts’ailes reaches child welfare agreement with ‘B.C.’ and ‘Canada’
Grand Chief William Charlie says it was a relief to wrap up the often ‘emotional, frustrating, disappointing’ process, originally slated to take one year
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‘State of crisis’: Social workers too overwhelmed to adequately care for children, says RCY report
The latest investigation from Jennifer Charlesworth examines MCFD’s frontline workforce and the ‘urgency’ for government to act
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Province commits to ‘new vision for child welfare’ after 11-year-old’s preventable death
The ‘incomprehensible’ and ‘shocking’ abuse case was investigated by the RCY in a new report that shines light on system failures and calls for change
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‘We’re bringing the kids home’: Cowichan Tribes signs historic agreement to reclaim child and family services
The agreement supports the implementation of Quw’utsun laws, generational teachings and values for the benefit of Quw’utsun children and families.
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As toxic drug crisis persists, Youth in ‘care’ are especially vulnerable: ‘It’s just a horrific cycle’
Experts say a comprehensive strategy and commitment from the provincial government is needed to solve an emergency where ‘people don’t get the help that they need’