Foster Care News - Philanthropy in Ottawa

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92853982012-02-01T03:13:27.881-05:00Foster Care News - Philanthropy in OttawaFoster Care News, Keeping you informed of children and youth services related matters in Canada, including enforcement issues, legislative updates, public campaigns and more. If you are looking for a good cause to support, consider contacting us. 613-709-3866afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comBlogger3091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-7101298509277757162012-02-01T03:13:00.001-05:002012-02-01T03:13:27.894-05:00Toronto CAS Withholding Records Access Policy

The Foster Care Council of Canada has been contacted by a client of the Toronto Children's Aid Society who informed us of her difficulties in attempting to obtain the agency's Client Access to Records Policy.We were informed that when she asked the Society for a copy of their Client Access to Records Policy she was told by the Society that the policy is currently being modified and that there is

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-41431165928459912422012-01-26T01:57:00.002-05:002012-01-26T02:32:34.599-05:00Offence Notice - Ottawa CAS Worker

An Offence Notice has been sent to the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa regarding one of their staff members holding themselves out to be a "Social Worker" in contravention of a law which says he can not do so unless he is registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College). In a letter received by the Council from the College titled "Confirmation of

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-51207151478282293132012-01-12T02:05:00.001-05:002012-01-26T02:33:46.572-05:00Fixcas.com - Records Provisions of Ont Child Protection Law Repealed Jan 2012

Ontario's Legislators (MPPs) have allowed the Records Provisions of the Child and Family Services Act to be repealed. (taken out) Stay tuned in 2012-13 for possible changes to the CFSA or associated Regulations pertaining to Children's Aid Society Records http://fixcas.com/cgi-bin/go.py?2012a.CFSA

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-6085218420092721892012-01-12T01:56:00.003-05:002012-01-12T01:56:57.729-05:00Former CAS Director and Police Officer Speaks Out About Child Welfare

Former CAS Director and Former Police Officer speaks out on CAS and Police Practices. http://fixcas.com/cgi-bin/go.py?2012a.Killens

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-27926148217838980272012-01-11T12:56:00.003-05:002012-01-11T12:56:31.565-05:00FLEW - Young Mothers Formerly From Care Especially Vulnerable to CAS Apprehension of their Babies at Birth

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. An Ontario Government funded organization known as the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) has published a document which provides information for women involved with child protection authorities in Ontario. In that document, it

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-84016238984190089082011-12-13T10:09:00.000-05:002011-12-29T15:34:33.897-05:00Ombudsman Asked About Jurisdiction Over Youth in Foster Care

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. The Foster Care Council of Canada has written a letter to the Ombudsman of Ontario, Andre Marin to ask about his offices' legislated right to visit in private with and be contacted by children and youth in foster care. The Ombudsman's

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-35377885730432135092011-10-28T23:03:00.002-04:002011-11-14T13:39:48.734-05:00OACAS Permitted to Lobby Under Lobbyist Registration Act

Update: According to the Lobbyist Registry, The Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) is permitted to Lobby the Ontario Government on behalf of Children's Aid Societies as the OACAS is deemed an "In House Lobbyist" and not a "Consultant Lobbyist". Generally, and without getting into too much detail, groups which are formed such as Associations of Hospitals, the Association

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-53887112447851690612011-09-30T23:35:00.006-04:002011-10-16T10:58:03.001-04:00Charter Challenge Case - Did Provinces Usurp Child Protection from Feds?

A young mother in Ottawa -- Sophie "X" was under the custody and control of the Ottawa CAS when she was a youth. She has since had both of her children taken from her at birth at the hospital without ever having hurt or neglected them in any way. She is launching a Charter challenge to ask to the court determine whether the province is acting ultra vires (outside of its jurisdiction) when it

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-43749321998641055732011-09-12T11:23:00.001-04:002011-09-12T11:26:29.965-04:00Powerful Documentary on CAS

What I (John Dunn) believe to be one of the most powerful and revealing documentaries about Children's Aid Societies and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services in Ontario ever to be released in the province's history can be followed and eventually contributed to by every day citizens at the site link provided below the short video trailer below. Powerful As God - The Children's Aid

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-47439156617262592492011-07-24T10:36:00.001-04:002011-07-24T10:37:00.832-04:00Ottawa Citizen Reports on Apprehension Due to Medical Condition

The Ottawa Citizen has reported a story about a mother in Ottawa who lost her child due to her medical condition. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Single+mother+loses+custody+after+seizures/5150976/story.html

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-72859171993998764452011-07-19T12:19:00.003-04:002011-07-19T12:31:10.159-04:00CHEO Blocking Maternal Contact to Sick Infant

CHEO Hospital demonstrated that they ignore court orders for maternal access to new-born infants when they stated that they only take instructions from staff members of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa, despite the risk posed to the life and well-being of the infant in blocking maternal contact, something the staff at CHEO are well aware of. The infant is also recovering from heart surgery

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-43601597369796093992011-07-19T10:48:00.002-04:002011-07-19T11:09:28.324-04:00Invite to Ottawa CAS Regarding Accuracy of Communications

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. Tracy Engelking Senior Counsel Children's Aid Society of Ottawa July 19, 2011 Tracy Engelking et al, I am writing to invite the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa, any of its legal counsel, staff, volunteers (including Board members)

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-52965047888511682772011-07-15T22:00:00.003-04:002011-07-19T11:10:56.272-04:00Ottawa CAS Possibly Retaliating Against Dunn for his Prosecution Against Them

It appears the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa is posturing to take retaliatory legal action against John Dunn for him initiating a prosecution against them earlier. On Friday July 15, 2011 Dunn received the following e-mail from the senior legal counsel of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa, Tracy Engelking. Dear Mr. Dunn: A member of the staff of the CAS has noted on your website or

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-43547918224000289382011-07-02T19:39:00.002-04:002011-07-15T13:15:00.583-04:00Charges Against Ottawa CAS Dismissed - Possible Appeal Pending

In the June 28th trial against the Ottawa Children's Aid Society (Society) and its executive director Barbara MacKinnon John Dunn decided to drop the charge personally against Barbara MacKinnon mid-trial in an effort to demonstrate good faith for future relations. After approximately four to five hours of trial, the learned Justice Brian Mackie decided that the Society was not guilty of failing

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-90940549338397811962011-06-20T12:40:00.003-04:002011-07-15T19:47:01.565-04:00Picket in Ottawa - ROH, Justice Beaudoin, and Ottawa CAS

Picket contact: Jane Scharf: 613-884-9065 or Jane@janescharf.com The following press release was sent out by the coalition of citizens titled "A Coalition to Protect Children from CAS". John Dunn attended the first of at least sixty days of the protest which for a first day was quite impressive. The Royal Ottawa Hospital sent out staff to attempt to have us go in to resolve the matter. One of

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-35788455436309288912011-05-28T15:31:00.000-04:002011-05-28T15:31:25.733-04:00Ontario Liberal MPP Yasir Naqvi and Ont. Liberals on Ombudsman Oversight of CAS

Ontario Liberal MPP Yasir Naqvi responded to a request of whether he supports Ombudsman Oversight of CASs in Ontario. His direct response to that question was as follows. "We are not pursuing additional oversight at this time." To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-45864780383400901552011-05-09T14:00:00.001-04:002011-05-09T14:00:50.699-04:00Minister Avoids Question About CAS Complaint Board being Incapacitated

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } Children’s aid societies – May 9, 2011 Mr. Rosario Marchese: To the Minister of Children and Youth Services. Is the minister aware that, almost a year ago, the Superior Court of Justice made a decision stating that the Child and Family Services Review Board does not have the power to hear children’s aid societies’ complaints that are before the

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-30328433117420623342011-05-06T13:01:00.001-04:002011-05-06T13:39:30.710-04:00Ryerson Students Doing Revealing Documentary on CAS in Ontario - 1 Month before October Election

"THE ONTARIO CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETIES" A DOCUMENTARY, SEPTEMBER 2011 Blakout.ca - Voices Silenced by Fear Great timing! One month before Ontario Election. ( http://www.blakout.ca ) (yes the c is missing). Ryerson U Documentary Media Department students are doing a revealing documentary on CAS in Ontario. "blakout.ca explores the workings of a democracy by inviting people who feel

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-63862282959673148562011-05-05T17:03:00.000-04:002011-05-05T17:03:07.428-04:00Ombudsman Voted Down To Pleasure of Ontario McGuinty Liberal Government

This is just a temporary post listing the names of those Ontario MPPs who voted in favour of Ombudsman Oversight of CAS agencies and other agencies in Ontario, and those MPP's and parties who voted against it. More details such as quotes from debates and links to debates will be included at a later date. Ontarians who support Ombudsman Oversight of Children's Aid Societies and other publicly

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-6169441789286683202011-04-29T14:05:00.001-04:002011-04-29T14:06:10.318-04:00Valuable Information for Anyone Invovled with a CAS

The website www.fixcas.com has a wealth of information on it which includes court document examples from real cases and much more. This site has been available for years and anyone involved with a CAS, or anyone who has children for that matter should take the time to read through the website. Specifically I am going to include information I wish I had read on this site years ago. I will begin

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-20419895811580648982011-04-29T11:10:00.002-04:002011-04-29T11:19:55.242-04:00Huron Perth CAS Fails in Attempt to Withhold Policy and Procedures Manual

This particular post is helpful to show Ontarians the power of getting the Ontario Government to take over Children's Aid Societies. Definitely an issue to raise at the Ontario Elections in October of 2011. Recently the Ontario Government, through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services took over the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society, and shortly after, John Dunn called the CAS to ask for a

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-54154826695449270522011-04-26T15:38:00.001-04:002011-04-26T16:02:39.945-04:00Citizens Can Pull Together to Bring Change - Ontario Election 2011

This year, and from now until October, all Ontario citizens should start talking to their MPP's about the need for Ombudsman Oversight of Children's Aid Societies and improved Ministerial Oversight of CASs as well. If we all speak out, we can make a difference. I NEVER CONDONE VIOLENCE. I just saw this video and it reminded me of the fact that if everyone pulls together, works on the same

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-12690503143011498252011-04-25T17:01:00.004-04:002011-04-25T19:31:02.405-04:00Ontario's Accountable Child Welfare Election in October

A good title for October's Provincial Election on protest or awareness signs and for use in media releases etc. is to start calling it the ACCOUNTABLE CHILD WELFARE ELECTION! Many people are not familiar with the separation of issues that the various levels of government can deal with. Specifically, the Federal Government (this May Election) is a Federal Government election. Basically,

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-50788564091647275132011-04-18T15:02:00.003-04:002011-04-20T14:30:15.166-04:00Ministry of Children and Youth Services Can be Forced to Do What it is Supposed To Do

Update Added at bottom April 20, 2011 Without the need for a lawyer, anyone can file an application to the court for an order in the nature of Mandamus forcing the Minister to do as he/she is required to do under their own legislation. The cost of doing so is of course about 150.00 but if you live on low income such as welfare or ODSP you can apply for a fee waiver and have court fees waived.

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-1968468086676652542011-04-18T06:34:00.006-04:002011-04-18T14:03:51.060-04:00Regressive Bill Introduced by Ministry of Children and Youth

UPDATE: MINISTRY WATCHING THIS BLOG CLOSELY SEE HERE A Bill has recently been introduced by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services which appears to be dangerously regressive in nature. In 2006 Bill 210 was passed which had as one of its goals, keeping children and youth in touch with their family members even after they become adopted. It has been repeatedly proven that is it harmful for

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-3984288300035617992011-04-15T09:01:00.003-04:002011-04-15T12:57:44.548-04:00CFSRB Asked for Details on Lack of Oversight of CASs

The following letter was sent out to the Child and Family Services Review Board (the Board) which the Ministry of Children and Youth Services Minister, Lorel Broten claims has oversight of Children's Aid Societies to take complaints. The Board response will be posted here once received. From: John Dunn (johndunn@afterfostercare.ca)Sent: April 15, 2011 8:50:25 AMTo: CFSRBOliverUrcuyo

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-86583736145546416052011-04-14T15:21:00.008-04:002011-04-15T13:27:35.021-04:00Minister Broten Misleads Public

NOTE: A follow-up letter to the Child and Family Services Review Board seeking answers has been posted. (Click here to read) Rosario Marchese (an Ontario MPP) asked the Minister of Children and Youth Services about the need for Ombdusman oversight of Children's Aid Societies and as per usual, the Minister responded by stating that the Child and Family Services Review Board (CFSRB.ca) is an

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-31401246602491247282011-04-13T17:59:00.001-04:002011-04-13T18:00:25.080-04:00Ottawa Children's Aid Minutes and Agendas

The Foster Care Council of Canada has begun gathering the Agenda's and Minutes of the Ottawa Children's Aid Society for any members of the Public who wish to read them. They are available upon request to the Society if anyone wishes to ask for their own copy, however, since they are open to the public, at least parts of their minutes are so far, they are being made available here to anyone for

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-89235694876982429252011-03-29T15:09:00.001-04:002011-03-29T15:10:14.203-04:00Why Does TVO Matter to You?

TV Ontario (TVO) is an important media resource (especially Steve Paikin) for bringing issues of concern to Ontarians. If you have concerns about Children's Aid Societies, and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (Ontario Government) not properly overseeing them, call TVO today and let them know. They might not be able to do anything about your case right away, but enough calls and they

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-65012375653136761272011-03-25T12:42:00.003-04:002011-03-25T12:44:21.975-04:00Parent Finders Canada and Ottawa - Annual General Meeting

Parent Finders Canada and Parent Finders Ottawa is having an Annual General Meeting in Ottawa which is open to members and to the public. Feel free to attend, no fee. Learn more at http://pfncr.blogspot.com/2008/01/meetings.html

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-1809031700248098722011-03-19T10:46:00.000-04:002011-03-19T10:45:54.203-04:00Appeal Successful in Children's Aid Society Of Ottawa Charges Case

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. On December 1st, 2010, Corporations Act charges against the Ottawa CAS and its executive Director Barbara MacKinnon were dismissed by a Justice of the Peace after the defendants counsel properly asked the court to dismiss the charges

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-86943658987305824772011-03-14T00:39:00.002-04:002011-03-14T00:41:43.726-04:00Huron Perth CAS Documents Available to Public

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. Right now, and not for long, because the Huron Perth Children's Aid Society is temporarily under the control of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society is obligated (must) provide their

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-42571235270078058662011-03-11T12:59:00.002-05:002011-03-11T12:59:43.215-05:00Interview of Ottawa CAS Client and Advocate

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. http://www.archive.org/download/2011-03-10trainChuo89.1FmRadiosophieVsCas/2011-03-10trainChuo89.1FmRadiosophieVsCas_vbr.m3u

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-6889566540351972512011-02-18T03:18:00.005-05:002011-02-22T21:47:12.051-05:00Foster Care Council of Canada to Speak at TVO's AgendaCamp on Foster Care Reform (Ministry and CASs)

The Foster Care Council of Canada's John Dunn will be participating in a "Session" of TV Ontario's AgendaCamp 2011 in Ottawa. Learn more about what Dunn will be talking about at this link TVO's agenda camp invites Ottawa locals to attend in their post which reads as follows: Hey Ottawa! Come spend the day with TVO! Only 5 days to go… On February 27, join Steve Paikin and the Agenda

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-75993163740108915222011-02-17T02:18:00.002-05:002011-10-26T13:14:01.064-04:00Are You Over 16 and a CAS is trying to get involved in your life?

John Dunn has been informed that a CAS is attempting to wear down a parent to give services to her sixteen year old child against the child's wishes despite legislation stating they require a court order to do so if the sixteen year old does not consent to services being provided to him/her. A sample letter sent from Dunn to the youth is shown below for anyone else in a similar situation CAS

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-146522392929029212011-02-16T00:15:00.003-05:002011-02-16T00:17:29.684-05:00OACAS Misleads Finance Committee and Public

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. John Dunn of the foster Care Council of Canada has posted the following post on his Facebook page in an effort to educate the public on how to deal with the lack of transparency and accountability in child welfare and to show how the

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-71540430398375170182011-02-12T06:41:00.002-05:002011-02-12T06:43:29.069-05:00Attorney General's Office (OCL) Preventing Child-Clients Access to Case Files

From: John Dunn (johndunn@afterfostercare.ca) Sent: February 12, 2011 6:36:02 AM To: helenkmiller@rogers.com; lucy.mcsweeney@ontario.ca; christopher.bentley@ontario.ca Cc: robin.trott@ontario.ca; mark.leach@ontario.ca; leslie.fenton@ontario.ca; Andre Marin (amarin@ombudsman.on.ca); chris.cheung@ontario.ca; nauman.khan@ontario.ca TO:Hellen Miller, Children's Lawyer AND Lucy

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-88474543459944013362011-02-08T14:11:00.001-05:002011-02-09T00:02:43.259-05:00Ontario Branch of Foster Care Council of Canada Launches 2011 Election Campaign

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. ONTARIO BRANCH - 2011 WORK PLAN John Dunn Executive Director, Foster Care Council of Canada Ontario Branch Director Introduction Hello everyone. As you are all aware, children and youth services are the responsibility of the

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-54984888716848400142011-02-06T11:35:00.001-05:002011-02-06T11:39:50.748-05:00Appeal Date Set in Trial Against Ottawa CAS and Barbara MacKinnon (Executive Director)

When the charges against the Ottawa Children's Aid Society and its executive director Barbara MacKinnon were finally to be tried on Dec 1, 2010, the private prosecutor John Dunn was mistaken as to the starting time of the trial being at 9:30am, when in reality it was at 9:00am. Dunn and two of his supporters were in the building by 9:10am, however thinking they still had twenty minutes before

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-84791295950590407572011-02-05T17:45:00.000-05:002011-02-06T11:41:17.721-05:00Ottawa CAS, Barbara MacKinnon, and Heart Gallery of Canada Causing Confusion Around Application of Law

The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa has initiated a pilot program called the Heart Gallery of Canada which has dramatically increased the number of adoptions of children and youth in Eastern Ontario who are in need of a permanent home, and a family. Under the Society's publicly available Youtube page you will find a video (shown below) featuring a very happy and fortunate youth named Jon Daly (

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-4297240764039618042011-01-27T22:03:00.000-05:002011-01-27T22:03:42.234-05:00Council Asking Ottawa CAS Youth Site to add Youth Rights Info

The Foster Care Council of Canada has written an e-mail to the Youth Resource Facilitator for Preparation of Youth in care for Independence to ask them to include more statutory rights information for youth in care who are preparing for independence. January 27, 2011 (10pm) Michel Clairmont Youth Resource Facilitator- Preparation for Independence (PIP) Tel (613) 747-7800 ext. 2080 Fax (613)

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-72077534829878855972011-01-27T21:26:00.009-05:002011-01-27T21:35:15.225-05:00Council Asking Ottawa CAS to Live Up To Their Word on Transparency

Early in 2009, after years of advocacy and related litigation, the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa took its first step toward increasing the transparency and accountability of its operations in decades by publishing for the first time on it's website, information pertaining to the public right to attend the Society's monthly board of directors meetings and to access the minutes and agendas of

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-6283323070960962772011-01-24T15:23:00.000-05:002011-01-27T21:30:32.944-05:00Important Restraints and Rights Material

If you live in a group home, this is the type of training staff get about restraints. Read it and learn your rights.http://www.crisisprevention.com/CPI/media/Media/Resources/ebooks/riskofrestraints.pdf If you live in foster care at all, you should also download, print and read the following booklet on your rights which is different from any other book you have received on your rights since this

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-88241374052232361082011-01-21T12:11:00.001-05:002011-01-21T12:12:40.275-05:00Permanant Links Added To Child Welfare News Source - Fixcas.com

An important source for breaking and detailed news of important child welfare happenings from around the world which often reveal the side of the stories the media don't or can not cover for various reasons is a site known as Dufferin VOCA (Voices of Children Alliance) now has direct "permalinks" to its individual stories, making it easy for people to link to important stories of interest

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-35418359513049941252011-01-14T17:52:00.010-05:002011-02-16T00:51:24.549-05:00What happened to Samantha? (Foster Neglect and Abuse ... Fatality Inquiry Starts Monday!)

lberta Children and Youth Services... did they turn their eyes away too many times? From January 17th, until February 11th 2011 a Fatality Inquiry into the tragic death of Samantha Martin, a young girl in foster care who appears to have been, and which school records show abused by her foster mother. Samantha suffered multiple broken bones, including leg and arm bones, bruising, and much more

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-63119629626947977342011-01-13T03:17:00.002-05:002011-01-21T22:50:06.548-05:00Former CAS Worker Thinks CAS is Government Agency

A self-confessed former CAS worker falsely claims that CAS's are government agencies. This is not true and the public are also often under the false impression that they are as well. Children's Aid Societies are private, non-profit corporations, which are approved by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services as such. Staff of Children's Aid Societies make mistakes. Often we have heard that

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-50539788304720937782011-01-13T03:03:00.000-05:002011-01-13T03:03:12.835-05:00Thanks to Fixcas.com for Hard Work in Decoding a CAS Policy and Procedures Manual

Fixcas.com has spent a lot of time and effort decoding for the public a Children's Aid Society Policy and Procedures Manual. Thanks FixCAS for your efforts! Take a read of this highly coveted document by visiting http://fixcas.com/cgi-bin/go.py?2011a.HPerth

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-83370071653794582642011-01-13T02:46:00.005-05:002011-01-13T02:51:58.464-05:00Law Firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) in Partnership with Pro-Bono Law Ontario Help Grandparents Continue Caring For Grandkids

Social Benefits Tribunal Finds Ministry Practices Still at Odds with the Law TORONTO – January 10, 2011 – A second victory before the Ontario Social Benefits Tribunal concerning grandparent caregivers’ eligibility for Temporary Care Assistance (TCA) has sent a clear message to the Ontario government and social service administrators that their practices remain out of step with the law. This

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-4474653111256667122011-01-12T13:08:00.000-05:002011-01-27T21:29:44.030-05:00Ottawa CAS Staff Misleading People

Ottawa Children's Aid Society Communications Officer, France Clost provided misleading information to Christine Tripp, a photographer who appears to be involved in the creation and illegal publishing of photos of foster children and youth for the Heart Gallery of Canada, contrary to section 45 (8) of the Child and Family Services Act. In an e-mail which appears to be written July 20th, 2010

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-81533236287386010882011-01-03T02:54:00.006-05:002011-01-03T03:33:08.740-05:00Harvard Psychologist Gives Canada's Family Courts a Failing Grade

While conducting regular research into child weflare in Canada and the related courts the Foster Care Council of Canada discovered the following assessment of Canadian family court custody reports and assessments by Harvard Psychologist and Researcher Paula J. Caplan. "Harvard Psychologist and Researcher, Paula J. Caplan did an assessment in Canada of the custody reports/assessments performed in

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-1678917483695652062011-01-02T04:39:00.002-05:002011-01-03T03:21:08.104-05:00MPP Bob Chiarelli - Discussion on Bill 131 - Ombudsman Oversight

Ontario MPP Bob Chiarelli of the Ottawa-West Nepean Riding offers via his Facebook profile, public access to discussions of various topics of concern to his constituents, and those of Ontarians generally. John Dunn, a constituent of Chiarelli's posted a discussion topic regarding Bill 131, a Bill regarding Ombudsman oversight of the MUSH sector, including Children's Aid Societies. The original

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-30572900394375406892010-12-30T03:22:00.000-05:002010-12-30T03:22:37.674-05:00Policy and Procedures Manual of a CAS Obtained and Shared

The Huron Perth Children's Aid Society was taken over by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services temporarily since their board decided to close their doors this December. Since the Ministry has taken over the agency, that one particular CAS is now a government agency owned and operated by the Ministry. Therefore that agency is subject to FIPPA request for access to documents and records.

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-59286082228907222542010-12-21T10:03:00.005-05:002011-07-16T07:27:51.609-04:00Ontario CAS - $15,000 Each on P.A.R.T. Membership Fees

Ontario's Children's Aid Societies, which have been complaining about the Ministry allegedly reducing their funding and closing their doors in some cases, have been spending approximately $15,000 per year in "Membership fees" for a province wide program known as "Practice and Research Together" or "PART". PART was incorporated on October 15th of 2009 and currently consists of a Board of

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-24557322539539948782010-12-18T11:54:00.001-05:002010-12-26T08:15:39.155-05:00Dunn to Appeal CAS Charges Dismissal

John Dunn will be appealing the decision of a Justice of the Peace which dismissed the charges against the Ottawa CAS and its executive director. The dismissal of the charges against them was ordered because Dunn, while acting as the private prosecutor, was late for trial due to the fact that he was confused as to the time of trial. Dunn has served the defendants with the Notice of Appeal and

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-23228823611653864752010-12-17T06:24:00.001-05:002010-12-17T06:40:48.259-05:00Huron-Perth CAS Policy & Procedures Manual Obtained via FIPPA

The Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society's board of Directors decided to close their doors for funding related issues. Immediately and effective October 13, 2010, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services inserted or "appointed" a "Supervisor" to operate and manage the Society in place of the Board of Directors until the Ministry either get things in order and obtains a new Board of Directors to

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-61292504285781275432010-12-10T11:00:00.004-05:002011-01-14T11:47:01.921-05:00Thunder Bay Lawyer Filing Suit Against CASs and calls for Inquiry

A lawyer in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Francis Thatcher of Bird and Thatcher was interviewed on CBC regarding legal action against a Children's Aid Society in Ontario and about a call for a public inquiry. Some quotes from Francis Thatcher "if you cross or dispute anything that the Children's Aid Society does, they will turn on you like a rabbid dog... and ruin your reputation... and they do it"

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-82830840412872859642010-12-03T14:37:00.002-05:002010-12-03T14:39:46.977-05:00Former Foster Child Fears CAS Will Take Her Baby

A woman has contacted the Foster Care Council of Canada seeking support citing fears that a CAS will take her baby when it is born simply because she was in foster care herself. The woman informed the Council that a Social Worker she spoke to told her that the fact that she was in care as a child makes it a real risk of having her child being apprehended at birth. Apparently hospitals have

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-75095091695350894712010-12-01T20:00:00.000-05:002010-12-03T14:37:23.185-05:00TRIAL DATE AGAINST OTTAWA CAS - DEC 01, 2010

NOTE: John Dunn thought the court case was at 9:30 although he asked people to attend at 9:00 to be early. Since he entered the court late, the case was dismissed. He is considering his options with regard to appealing the dismissal due to his error on time of trial. If there are costs associated with an appeal this will prevent him from pursing an appeal as he has no income. This is a prime

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-52364909811282852722010-12-01T18:50:00.003-05:002010-12-11T02:53:52.050-05:00Dunn Late for Trial Against CAS - CAS Gets Charges Dismissed

The following article was written by Don Butler of the Ottawa Citizen on Dec 01, 2010 in response to the fact that Dunn thought the Trial was at 9:30 so upon entering the court house, Dunn and his supporters went for coffee to wait until 9:30. At approximately 9:20am Dunn decided to go and check the court room just to be sure.. and that is when he saw the CAS' executive director Barbara MacKinnon

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-16952467879834484812010-12-01T18:00:00.000-05:002010-11-27T20:08:45.994-05:00Ottawa CAS (Represented by Burke-Robertson Barristers & Solicitors) Fail in Motion against Unrepresented Litigant

The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and it's executive director Barbara MacKinnon made a motion to the court through their legal counsel, Burke-Robertson Barristers & Solicitors attempting to have the charges against them dismissed. On the date of the Society's Motion, the respondent was unable to attend court meaning the court could only consider the Society's motion materials and oral

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-88498115524728394262010-11-30T19:00:00.001-05:002011-04-19T05:10:31.467-04:00Ottawa CAS & Director Charged

To get the story on the Charges against the Society click "Read More" (Ottawa) On Monday November 16, 2009, John Dunn, (left) former foster child and volunteer executive director of the Foster Care Council of Canada pressed charges against the Ottawa Children's Aid Society (right) and its executive director Barbara MacKinnon after they contravened an offence-creating provision of the

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-66490542589913309972010-11-30T09:54:00.001-05:002010-11-30T09:55:22.160-05:00Peel Children's Aid Society Putting Foster Child at Risk

The Peel Children's Aid Society or one of its workers (Andrea Stewart) appear to be regularly causing a great deal of stress, uncertainty, instability, and emotional pain to one of their clients, a youth under their extended care and maintenance program (ECM) which is supposed to support them and assist them to learn how to live independently. This youth, Tasha Gallant (permission to publish her

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-33290494378231755792010-11-26T19:32:00.000-05:002010-12-03T14:37:53.606-05:00Winner of WestJet Tickets in Support of Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies in June 2010

RACAS DRAW FOR WESTJET TRAVEL TICKETS The Foster Care Council of Canada would like to thank all of those who contributed to the Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies in an attempt to raise the profile of the need for Ombudsman Oversight of Children's Aid Societies in Ontario. As you will recall, anyone who donated over $100 to the ride would have their name entered into a draw for

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-78694542337146239522010-11-26T16:29:00.000-05:002010-11-26T16:29:38.908-05:00Ottawa Newspaper (Citizen) Reports on Charges Against Ottawa CAS

The Ottawa Citizen, a newspaper has reported on the charges against the Ottawa Children's Aid Society and its executive director, Barbara MacKinnon You can read the article by clicking here: To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-36988053992996739932010-11-22T09:43:00.001-05:002010-11-22T09:43:55.090-05:00Open Letter to Ontario MPP's RE: NDP Bill For Oversight of Children's Aid Societies

An Open Letter to MPP's in Ontario RE: Ombudsman Oversight As you are all aware, yet another Bill was introduced (Bill 131) in an attempt to get Ombudsman Oversight of Children's Aid Societies and other publicly funded bodies in the province's MUSH sector. The PC party's Jim Wilson is quoted in the media as saying "We’ll look at all avenues wherever the public’s dollar is spent to make sure is

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-2799951050414253452010-11-12T14:52:00.003-05:002010-12-22T15:13:14.146-05:00FIPPA Request for CAS Policy Manual & By-Laws & Ministry Directives

NOTE: FIPPA does not normally apply to Children's Aid Societies. It did in this case only because this particular CAS was taken over by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services making it a government agency until it is either reconstituted with a new board etc, or shut down to be amalgamated with another neighboring Society. In October of 2010, John Dunn requested via a hand-written fippa

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-78340550494749013872010-10-29T09:38:00.000-04:002010-10-29T09:38:19.342-04:00Investigation: Children's Aid Societies Denying Memberships But Keeping Membership Fees

The Foster Care Council of Canada is hearing stories of Children's Aid Societies keeping peoples money for services or memberships and not producing results. In a recent communication received from a citizen in Ontario (local CAS to be named soon) the Foster Care Council of Canada heard that the CAS accepted the person's application for membership and the membership fee, then denied the

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-74514187805447443412010-10-27T23:57:00.001-04:002010-10-28T00:38:06.333-04:00Bill 122 - Prevents CAS's Using OACAS to Lobby Government with Public Monies

Bill 122 in the Ontario Legislature will prevent the Children's Aid Societies from using public funds to lobby governments. This includes Ministry Allocated Transfer Payment Funds which are supposed to go to Child Protection Services from being used as membership fees in the OACAS. Currently the Societies across Ontario pay approximately 3 Million dollars a year in Ministry Allocated Transfer

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-16757180476637051132010-10-27T17:03:00.002-04:002010-10-28T12:13:27.880-04:00NDP Introducing New Ombudsman Oversight Bill

NOTE: The Foster Care Council of Canada will be represented by Michele Farrugia, a former Crown Ward during the press conference at 10:00am From the Office of Andrea Horwath, On Thursday, November 9, MPP Rosario Marchese at 1 p.m. will be introducing a private members bill for First Reading in the Ontario Legislature calling for new powers for the Ontario Ombudsman, including the authority to

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-24017807973495978152010-10-27T12:37:00.003-04:002010-10-28T00:38:45.959-04:00Min. Attorney General Informed of Alleged Obstruction of Justice by Court Clerks

A citizen in Ontario has complained about court clerks preventing him from obtaining access to his own court files, from filing any motions despite their being no orders in place restricting such, and allegations that a court clerk happens to be married to a CAS staff member as a possible motive. The following letter has been sent by the Foster Care Council of Canada to the Ministry's local

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-23640792404987018872010-09-11T15:45:00.001-04:002010-10-28T00:40:00.169-04:00Min Attorney General & Misleading Court House Signage

The Foster Care Council of Canada's John Dunn is currently asking the Ministry of the Attorney General's Office to clarify who is responsible for misleading signs in public court houses regarding electronic recording devices. See the letter below: From: John Dunn (johndunn@afterfostercare.ca) Sent: April 26, 2010 4:14:44 PM To: jackie.mahon@ontario.ca Cc: Andre Marin (amarin@

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-41764985756403240382010-08-28T04:33:00.001-04:002010-09-02T10:22:08.825-04:00United Nations - Complaint Procedure for Child Rights Violations

The United Nation's Human Rights Committee on the Rights of the Child is drafting a draft protocol on giving people and organizations a tool to file complaints about Children's Rights Violations after 20 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child having been ratified. Learn more about it here: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/OEWG/index.htm

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-83057429709600875072010-08-24T14:35:00.004-04:002010-09-02T10:26:46.552-04:00Council's Deputation to Legislature on Bill 65 and Outcome

Read the presentation made to the Social Policy Committee of the Ontario Legislature about Bill 65, a Bill which creates a new non-profit Act which will govern Children's Aid Societies if passed at third reading. Read the Council's submission here at the Legislature or see relevant and additional comments by expanding below After the Social Policy Committee heard from the public regarding

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-54899475689547418872010-08-11T14:11:00.006-04:002010-08-12T10:23:52.640-04:00Ottawa CAS Attempts to Avoid Charges Against Them

The Ottawa CAS has filed a motion (see below) to have the charges against them dismissed/permanently stayed in an attempt to avoid being held accountable for failing to furnish a list of their members as required by section 307 (1) of the Corporations Act, which governs non-profit organisations. Dunn has until Monday the 18th of August to file his response to the motion. The motion is scheduled

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-76587268388932397702010-07-24T17:13:00.000-04:002010-07-24T17:13:06.945-04:00Proposed Bill 65 - Non-Profit Corporations Act - Attempts to block citizens right to advocate for changes in CAS

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. New Non-Profit Corporations Act Bill going to Committee (this pertains to CAS's and has serious implications and restrictions to non-members) Please read: The proposed new Bill to kill the old Corporations Act and create a new

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-4294705448924321732010-07-20T10:02:00.004-04:002010-07-20T11:22:27.915-04:00Standard Systemic Responses Need to be Challenged

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. While we were on the Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies, one thing I always first tried to mention to reporters is that the Children's Aid Societies (CAS) and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (ministry) will

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-25320848731102464892010-07-05T14:34:00.012-04:002010-07-22T13:20:25.439-04:00Eastern Region of Ministry Asked to Investigate more Illegal Activity by CAS

The Eastern Regional office of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services in Ontario has been informed of and asked to investigate illegal activity being conducted by the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and it's staff. Tripp Photography's Christine Tripp is also being contacted to inform her of her involvement in this illegal activity and to determine whether the Society informed her of the

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-25931993700788938642010-06-17T16:38:00.002-04:002010-07-15T17:26:04.144-04:00Ride for Accountability covered in Belleville And Other Locations

Ride for Accountability covered in Belleville EMC Newshttp://www.emcbelleville.com/20100617/news/Ride+aimed+at+accountability+for+CAS+branchesCornwall Free NewsChatham Daily Newshttp://eedition.chathamdailynews.ca/epaper/viewer.aspxWindsor CKLW 800 am Radio

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-37974115303770459992010-05-21T18:05:00.001-04:002010-11-24T13:59:52.338-05:00Petition on Child Welfare - Ontario

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out. The Council has created a petition for those interested in bringing accountability to child-welfare services in Ontario, which you can download, print, and get signed then mailed or brought to your MPP or to us if you prefer we submit

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-75743709179448035062010-05-15T05:31:00.002-04:002010-05-15T05:33:52.769-04:00Min Attorney General & Misleading Court House Signs

The Ministry of the Attorney General has not yet responded to a simple request for information pertaining to misleading signs in the courts in OntarioRead more here

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-65761345868362440652010-05-14T18:16:00.002-04:002010-05-14T18:16:50.081-04:00CAS Membership Campaign

Learn more about Children's Aid Society membershipshttp://afterfostercarecouncilcampaigns.blogspot.com/

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-54743040430461890562010-05-08T20:57:00.007-04:002010-05-12T19:37:25.587-04:00Societes Wasting More Money on Legal Action Against Government of Ontario

Eleven of Ontario's Children's Aid Societies have taken the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to court for a Judicial Review "judicial review of the budgetary process" according to Tanya Talaga of the Toronto Star's Parent Central, for failing to increase funding to the agencies as they have requested. Very basically, a judicial review is a way of asking a judge to determine whether a

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-52373803913163088572010-05-07T11:17:00.006-04:002010-05-07T11:25:27.131-04:00Court Date Set for Toronto - Open to Public

John Dunn requested emails between the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and their Board President at the time, who is also the City of Ottawa's Solicitor, Rick O'Connor, Rick refused to permit the e-mails to be released via his formal Freedom of Information Request.The Privacy Commission ordered the City not to use the excuse that the City does not have custody and control of Rick's personal

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-59948118145032117732010-05-06T23:50:00.004-04:002010-05-12T19:41:08.683-04:00Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies

Visit the site and support us any way you can at http://www.accountablecas.ca

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-85114875091957072642010-04-16T09:49:00.005-04:002010-04-16T10:54:47.462-04:00Ottawa CAS to file Motion in Defence of it's Charges

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and its executive director Barbara MacKinnon informed the court yesterday through their legal counsel (Burke-Robertson Barristers and Solicitors) that the defendants intend to file a motion for

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-62696019200590614602010-04-04T23:45:00.005-04:002010-04-04T23:49:13.158-04:0016 Year old foster child beats Ontario Children's Lawyer

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.An Ontario foster child beats the Ontario Children's Laywer who refused to allow the teen to enter an affidavit of their own, which once the youth stood up for themselves in court, WON and was allowed to go home with the teens father!From

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-88653744063557403012010-04-02T18:05:00.002-04:002010-04-02T18:11:03.690-04:00Niagara CAS Witholding sixteen year old foster child's ID and keeping her from her grandparents

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.A sixteen year old girl living in foster care under the Child and Family Services of Niagara Falls is attempting to get her Identification from her CAS worker who so far has allegedly refused to hand it over.The worker has also allegedly

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-31053152107249711902010-04-01T09:04:00.003-04:002010-04-01T09:08:32.050-04:00Shaking the Movers IV - Landon Pearson hosts Youth Conference on Youth Rights and the Media

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.The following is from the latest Child Welfare League of Canada newsletterLandon Pearson Resource Centre: Call for Youth Participants On June 4-5, 2010, the Landon Pearson Resource Centre for the Study of Childhood and Children's Rights

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-20740865119776138422010-04-01T02:03:00.006-04:002010-05-06T23:55:11.742-04:00Starting Point for Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies (Ottawa)

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.The Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies will begin June 01, 2010 at Noon near the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa building on Telesat Court and will proceed to travel to Windsor Ontario throughout the Month gathering

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-73359262365719728672010-04-01T01:43:00.003-04:002010-04-01T01:45:33.303-04:00Ottawa Children's Aid Seeks These People

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.The Ottawa Children's Aid Society is seeking the following people: If you are listed contact us first for support at 613-220-1039See the list at http://ottawacitizen.oodle.com/browse/-/-/can:on:ottawa/?q=whereabouts

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-85798945448040045792010-03-31T08:13:00.004-04:002010-03-31T08:34:27.634-04:00Peel CAS Worker Interfering in Crown Ward Education

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.According to electronic communications the Foster Care Council of Canada received from a Peel Children's Aid Society youth in foster care, her worker, Andrea Stewart has been interfering with her education on a regular basis and failing

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-59198571574220503592010-03-26T17:53:00.001-04:002010-03-26T17:56:40.366-04:00Ontario Child Welfare Public Inquiry - Get Involved

Ontario Child Welfare Public Inquiry - Get Involved

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-89265963995158649102010-03-25T09:17:00.005-04:002010-03-25T09:22:11.785-04:00Ontario Ride for Accountability of CAS and Ministry - Banners Arrived

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.The Banners for the Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services have arrived. There are two (2ft x 10ft) banners that will be mounted on the sides of the accompanying trailer home

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-90419524661484738432010-03-23T23:55:00.005-04:002010-03-24T00:15:52.478-04:00Canadian Child Welfare Professionals Conference

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.A conference to be held by and for child welfare professionals from across Canada:Speakers and topics can be found at a link at the end of this page after the map.This four-day international conference is the biggest event in Canada for

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-89885641299236364212010-03-15T16:23:00.005-04:002010-03-15T16:26:54.618-04:00Vehicle Banners Finalized for Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies and Ministry of CYS

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.The Foster Care Council of Canada's Ride for Accountability of Children's Aid Societies has been preparing for the ride by raising funds to cover the cost of food, drinks, advertising, and fuel for the accompanying vehicle and camper

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-91518234030538456822010-03-15T02:01:00.005-04:002010-03-15T02:04:55.536-04:00Submissions Wanted - National Youth in Care Magazine

The following is posted from the National Youth in Care NetworkNational Youth in Care Network (NYICN) Annual Magazine - Call For Submissions Did you know that the NYICN has an annual magazine written by and for youth and alumni from care? If you are a member, you will receive your complimentary copy this Spring. If you have moved recently, don't forget to update your mailing address with us. The

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-5477357276282028392010-03-13T11:38:00.003-05:002010-03-13T20:39:43.828-05:00Alberta'f Former Youth from Care Speaking Out - Learn How

To all of you who are over 18 and who lived in government care (foster care, group care etc) Alberta Youth in Care Network (YICCN) & the National Youth in Care Network (NYICN) is inviting you to participate in a "digital story telling" conference. The Conference is being held from March 26 - 28 2010.You will create your story while staying in a nice hotel for three nights with meals included.

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-36506551755592095812010-03-12T14:08:00.001-05:002010-03-12T14:08:49.994-05:00Candle-light Vigil to the Little Foster Girl Without a Name, Morinville Alberta

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-19212089407831222652010-03-11T15:43:00.004-05:002010-03-11T18:35:38.854-05:00Alberta Legislature - Candlelight Vigil for Slain Foster Child

To ensure you read the latest version of this post, please visit http://www.fostercarenews.blogspot.com as this post may have been modified since being sent out.There will be a candle-light vigil this evening a6 6:30pm on the Alberta Legislature Grounds for the murdered Morinville toddler. Please attend, if you can, to show support for the life of the little girl AND all children who have been

afterfostercarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9285398.post-28174779029476135702010-03-10T21:07:00.001-05:002010-03-10T21:07:44.140-05:00Toddler killed in foster care, Morinville, Alberta:

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