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. Continue reading
A Calgary victim of abuse in the foster system has a new reason to smile, thanks to a local dentist. Continue reading
“From what I did see, there were some confidence issues and self-confidence issues because he’s not smiling.” Continue reading
The ministry in charge of foster care still faces questions around Alberta’s foster system screening processes, checks and supports for foster parents. Continue reading
The story of Garry Prokopishin, once known as the “foster parent of the year” in Calgary, has striking similarities to that of former “hockey man of the year” Graham James. Continue reading
In part 1 of her 3-part series Fostering Change, Nancy Hixt speaks to a victim of child abuse and explains how he came to live at the home of Garry Prokopishin. Continue reading
An Alberta judge says the death of a foster boy from abuse was a direct result of the failure of provincial child welfare to deal with his case properly. Continue reading
An application for a settlement was granted Friday in a class-action lawsuit by former foster children who were victims of child abuse and other crimes. Continue reading
The Notley government is taking a new tack in Aboriginal relations, and it’s already showing up in foster care. Continue reading
A judge says an Edmonton foster mother did nothing that contributed to the death of a baby in her care four years ago. Continue reading