Foster Children
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‘A red herring:’ Experts warn ending birth alerts not the only solutionManitoba 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.CanadaSep 19, 2022
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Defence asks for house arrest for former Kelowna, B.C. social workerThe 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.CanadaJun 24, 2022
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‘I was bullied by my own social worker,’ says defrauded youth in sentencingCourt heard victim impact statements from former youth in care and social workers as the sentencing starts for Robert Riley Saunders, a former social worker.CanadaJun 23, 2022
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Calgary foster mom creates ‘awesome’ free gift service for foster familiesA 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.'FeaturesDec 20, 2021
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Variety of foster families needed to help children in MontrealThere are about 700 foster families at the moment, but they need more to help better serve children with diverse needs and from different backgrounds.CanadaOct 13, 2021
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McMaster University eliminates barrier to post-secondary education for foster kidsThe release from Child Welfare Political Action Committee Canada says McMaster is the 11th school in Canada to extend the offer.EducationFeb 10, 2021
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Former Kelowna social worker accused of fraud quarantining for COVID-19 exposureA 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.CrimeDec 10, 2020
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‘The system failed us for 17 years’: Former foster child reacts to arrest of former Kelowna social workerA former foster child is speaking out about a Kelowna social worker now that criminal charges have been laid.CanadaDec 9, 2020
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Saskatchewan Foster Family Association responds to call for more supportIn response to a critical letter calling for more support for foster parents in Saskatchewan, the SFFA said existing supports are extensive.CanadaFeb 21, 2020
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Edmonton man sues province for $11M for alleged sexual abuse while in foster careSteven 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.CrimeAug 26, 2019
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