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I would like to share how proud I am to have worked with an amazing research team (Bryn King, Ami Goulden, Rasnat Chowdhury and Florence Wong) to capture the experiences of young mothers who have been investigated by the child welfare system in Ontario. This paper is my first academic publication as a researcher. You can access the article through an institutional subscription with the link below or send me a message and I will be happy to send it to you! https://lnkd.in/eJeGy9ca #academicresearch #youngparentsproject #youngmothers #youthresearcher #childwelfare Peace!!

Our new "Responding to Human Trafficking Through the Child Welfare System" training module and microlearnings can help states strengthen their human trafficking screening protocols, empowering professionals to build a stronger safety net for children and youth. These resources are essential for child welfare professionals to identify and assist children who may have experienced trafficking. Learn more at

On International #TransDayOfVisibility we reaffirm our commitment to child welfare services in Ontario that are effective, affirming, and equitable for trans children, youth, and families. Read more in our report on 2SLGBTQ+ experiences and child welfare: http://ow.ly/pRYP50EdzdK 

I joined the Welfare Rights Centre board after reading their Reconciliation Action Plan, and learning about the genuine commitment to reconciliation by the Centre and staff. Welfare Rights Centre (WRC) provides free legal advice to help people navigate the complex social security system. They work to address the discrimination and intersectional disadvantage experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. WRC provide community education on things like ABSTUDY, they build relationships & trust by attending important events like the Yabun Festival and as an active supporter of the 2024 Referendum on the Voice. WRC shows up, speaks up and makes change. I am proud that WRC employs an Aboriginal person as the First Nations Access officer. A person with lived experience who understands the issues faced by mob, such as intergenerational trauma, a mistrust of government and disproportionate gaps in health, education, employment, and justice. We have seen, firsthand, the impact that the First Nations Access officer can have for individuals and community. Not funded through Government grants, WRC invests in the First Nations Access officer because it recognizes the unique complexities faced by First Nations people and the importance of this role in achieving fair and just outcomes for mob. These outcomes could not be achieved without the First Nations Access officer. This role is now under threat. It is important that the WRC can continue to fund First Nations Access. If you can help please donate to https://lnkd.in/guz2pZ7S #FundEqualJustice #SaveWelfareRightsCentre #SocialSecurityisahumanright #FirstNationsJustice

Notice of Funding Opportunity: State-Tribal Partnerships to Implement Best Practices in Indian Child Welfare Application Deadline: June 7, 2024 More Information: https://lnkd.in/gaer48Uz American Indian and Alaska Native children are nearly 3 times more likely to enter foster care, compared to non-Native children. These four year grants are intended to generate evidence for how best to effectively implement child welfare practices and ongoing active efforts to maintain American Indian and Alaska Native families by funding state and tribal partnerships to jointly design and operate Indian child welfare best practice implementation demonstration sites. The evidence generated and lessons learned through this effort are intended to contribute to implementation efforts nationally to help maintain and preserve American Indian and Alaska Native families and allow their children to remain connected to their communities and cultures. 

Navigating Subpoenas for Child Protection Documents in Queensland In legal proceedings involving child welfare, access to pertinent documents held by authorities like the Department of Children, Youth Justice, and Multicultural Affairs is crucial. If you are considering issuing a subpoena for the production of such documents in Queensland, here’s what you need to know. Issuing subpoenas for the production of documents to the DAepartment of Children, Youth Justice, and Multicultural Affairs (the ‘Department’) is a critical step in legal proceedings involving child welfare. Understanding the process and requirements is essential for a smooth and effective court process. Visit us: https://lnkd.in/gWk-x4dj #SubpoenasForChildProtectionDocuments #ChildProtectionDocuments #JamesNobleLaw

Read Maria Arabella Robles's insightful article discussing the historic $23.34 billion settlement in the First Nations Child Welfare Class Action. This settlement not only compensates eligible First Nations children and their caregivers for the systemic discrimination they faced since 1991 but also establishes a new precedent for justice and reform in Canada. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gny5YRat.

As stated by the Government of Canada, "[t]his funding supports Mediate BC’s Navigating Collaborative Decision-Making in Child Welfare project. Through this program, Mediate BC is developing public legal education and information resources and is providing legal support for Indigenous and racialized families navigating the child welfare system. This includes the creation and distribution of plain language resources in multiple languages, community outreach and workshops, and the expansion of legal advice and support services provided by Collaborative Decision-Making Navigators. Collectively, these efforts will further improve outcomes for children and youth navigating the justice system while addressing the barriers Indigenous and racialized families face in child protection processes." https://lnkd.in/gNRr8a5E

"Bal Uday, a Child Welfare Community committed to bridging the awareness gap on Child Rights." In our pursuit of safeguarding children from potential exploitation, we've designed a comprehensive two-tier program: Group 1, comprising Teachers, Parents, and Nodal Officers, receives targeted education on Child Rights, empowering them to be vigilant advocates. Simultaneously, Group 2, the children themselves, undergo engaging sessions enlightening them about rights, wrongs, and legal do's and don'ts. This holistic approach not only benefits those currently affected by a lack of awareness but also establishes a robust redressal mechanism. By identifying accessible authorities and organizations for counseling and legal action, we aim to provide timely support. Bal Uday goes beyond remediation; it's a proactive initiative to prevent children from becoming victims or offenders. Join us in creating a safer future, where every child has access to proper legal remedies. "Together, let's build a community that nurtures and protects our children.

🔍It's #TopicAreaTuesday! We invite you to browse interventions on the CEBC website designed to address disparities in the child welfare services received by minorities and the disproportionate representation of ethnic minorities in the child welfare system. 👉 The Reducing Racial Disparity and Disproportionality in Child Welfare: Programs topic area, https://lnkd.in/gb3vB7mn highlights programs that propose replicable strategies for reducing disparities and disproportionality. Qualifying programs work to reduce disparity and/or disproportionality at various stages in the child welfare system: screening for child abuse and neglect; investigation of allegations; service provision to families, children, and adolescents; out-of-family placement in foster care; adoption; and reunification. #childwelfare #evidencebased #evidencebasedpractices #WeAreChildWelfare #Equity