Child Welfare
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Youth allegedly cheated by former social worker wants restorative justice process
Robert Riley Saunders faces 13 criminal charges for allegedly stealing from youth in care.
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26 Indigenous governing bodies are reclaiming authority over child welfare
Leaders dig into Bill C-92 at AFN virtual gathering.
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Families subjected to birth alerts deserve an apology, says B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth
The B.C. government ‘should acknowledge how wrong and harmful this practice was’
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Several Canadian provinces still issue birth alerts, deemed ‘unconstitutional and illegal’ in B.C.
Atlantic provinces and Quebec are amongst the jurisdictions that use the practice.
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EXCLUSIVE: B.C. ministry warned birth alerts ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ months before banning them
Government ‘trampling on the fundamental and human rights of Indigenous families,’ says former children’s rep.
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‘Trust MCFD,’ says BC’s new children’s minister to Indigenous youth in care
An exclusive interview with Minister Mitzi Dean about her plans for serving Indigenous youth and families
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‘It’s been a struggle,’ says mother of Hupacasath child whose special needs support has been severely impacted by pandemic
How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part Four
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BC’s children’s rep says policies and practices for youth leaving care must centre Indigenous youth
Rep’s message to Indigenous youth in care: ‘You are loved… don’t give up’
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Was Robert Riley Saunders your social worker?
We’re scheduling interviews with youth & families impacted by Robert Riley Saunders’ alleged actions.
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Youth wants ‘survivors centred’ in media coverage, as Robert Riley Saunders’ criminal case begins
Saunders, accused of stealing thousands from kids in care, appeared by phone in Kelowna court.