Not enough funding, compliance in Manitoba foster care, says auditor general
Manitoba’s auditor general says the province doesn’t have adequate ways to ensure sufficient funding or to make sure standards are met in foster homes. Continue reading
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New 4-year program aims to keep Toronto kids out of foster care
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto say the program will focus on early intervention in specific neighbourhoods of the city. Continue reading
Former child refugee from Somalia facing unfair deportation: advocates
Supporters in Nova Scotia say the Ontario government failed to fill out paperwork that would have granted him permanent residency. Continue reading
CEO who offered to pay Pennsylvania students’ lunch debt says offer was rejected
The CEO said his offer was motivated in part because he received free meals as a child growing up. Continue reading
Manitoba parents seek answers after infant daughter dies in foster care
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
The biological parents of a 3-month-old baby girl are searching for answers after learning their child died while in foster care. Continue reading
‘I found hope within my culture’: former Winnipeg foster child shares difficult journey
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
A woman who grew up in Manitoba’s foster care system shares her experience with Global News and discusses how she thinks the system should change. Continue reading
Alcohol-free fun: Alberta woman plans parties with no booze
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
When 26-year-old Kaitie Degen realized she was drinking too much, she wanted to avoid temptation but still have fun. So she created trendy, alcohol-free events. Continue reading
Colorado mom shocked to discover adopted children are biological siblings
Katie Page said she was “shocked” when she found her adopted daughter was biologically related to her adopted son. Continue reading
’60s Scoop survivors call on more work, FSIN wants adoption moratorium
By David Baxter Reporter
Survivors of the ’60s Scoop welcome the apology, but say there is still more work to do in order to reduce the amount of Indigenous children in government care. Continue reading
Number of newborns apprehended by Sask. social services climbing
By David Baxter Reporter
Data from the Social Services Ministry shows the number of new borns apprehended grew annually between 2013 and 2017, topping out at 148. Continue reading