Dear journalists,
When it comes to B.C.’s child welfare system, we’re telling the same story on repeat — about a “broken system” that spits out broken kids. There’s truth to this narrative, but…
By Diana Oproescu
What impression do these shoes give? They are worn, they are old, they are torn, they have holes, they are covered in dirt. At first glance these shoes look like they…
High turnover among government social workers could be part of the reason for the baffling underuse of a critical program for Indigenous families on Vancouver Island, says the agency behind the programs.
New data reveals most provinces and territories aren’t tracking or publishing length of court delays for child welfare cases.
Many Indigenous leaders say Canada’s foster care system is a continuation of the cultural genocide against their people. We tell the story of one BC community’s struggle to wrest control from the…
That’s the question I decided to explore for child welfare media day, in my column for The Vancouver Courier newspaper. I focus on two main areas: education and decreasing the number of Aboriginal kids in foster care. Read all about it here…
