Foster Children

• ‘A red herring:’ Experts warn ending birth alerts not the only solution

  Manitoba had a 65 per cent decrease in newborns apprehended after the practice stopped. But the downturn was much less dramatic for babies 12 months and younger.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2022
  
• Defence asks for house arrest for former Kelowna, B.C. social worker

  The defence lawyer for a former Kelowna social worker is asking that Riley Saunders serve two years of house arrest, while the Crown is asking for six to eight years in prison.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
  
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• ‘I was bullied by my own social worker,’ says defrauded youth in sentencing

  Court heard victim impact statements from former youth in care and social workers as the sentencing starts for Robert Riley Saunders, a former social worker.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
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• Calgary foster mom creates ‘awesome’ free gift service for foster families

  A woman who picked up a doll and other Christmas presents for her 7-year-old foster daughter is excited for something under the tree: 'She came to us with nothing.'

  Features

  Dec 20, 2021
• Variety of foster families needed to help children in Montreal

  There are about 700 foster families at the moment, but they need more to help better serve children with diverse needs and from different backgrounds.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2021
• McMaster University eliminates barrier to post-secondary education for foster kids

  The release from Child Welfare Political Action Committee Canada says McMaster is the 11th school in Canada to extend the offer.

  Education

  Feb 10, 2021
• Former Kelowna social worker accused of fraud quarantining for COVID-19 exposure

  A former Kelowna social worker who is facing more than a dozen charges, including fraud and breach of trust, is now quarantining after a potential COVID-19 exposure.

  Crime

  Dec 10, 2020
• ‘The system failed us for 17 years’: Former foster child reacts to arrest of former Kelowna social worker

  A former foster child is speaking out about a Kelowna social worker now that criminal charges have been laid.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020
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• Saskatchewan Foster Family Association responds to call for more support

  In response to a critical letter calling for more support for foster parents in Saskatchewan, the SFFA said existing supports are extensive.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020
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• Edmonton man sues province for $11M for alleged sexual abuse while in foster care

  Steven Morin is suing the province for $11 million for what he says he endured while in government care. His lawsuit outlines four years of abuse.

  Crime

  Aug 26, 2019