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Deaths of two young children : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on the deaths of two young children who received child intervention (CI) services while in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an... More ≫

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This designated review focused on the deaths of two young children who received child intervention (CI) services while in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of CI involvement by reviewing relevant documentation and research. The team also interviewed CI practitioners, community partners, and subject matter experts. An analysis of the information and review of research informed the findings and recommendations. Throughout the designated review, the review team sought to understand the context of the worksites and communities, the level of service provided, and the decisions made during CI involvement.

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Two young children harmed in kinship care : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and... More ≫

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This designated review focused on two young children harmed in kinship care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and interviewing staff and professionals working with the family. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Criminal charges of caregivers : Ministry of Children’s Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on two incidents where caregivers were charged with criminal offences regarding children in their care. The review team gathered information and conducted an... More ≫

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This designated review focused on two incidents where caregivers were charged with criminal offences regarding children in their care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of Child Intervention services involvement by reviewing relevant documentation and research and interviewing Child Intervention practitioners, community partners and subject matter experts. The findings and recommendations of the review are presented in this report.

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Six-month-old who died in parental care : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on a six-month-old medically fragile child who died in parental care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant... More ≫

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This designated review focused on a six-month-old medically fragile child who died in parental care. The review team analyzed involvement of child intervention services by reviewing relevant documentation and interviewing staff and professionals working with the family. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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A 16-year-old who died by suicide : Ministry of Children's Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on a 16-year-old male who died by suicide. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of this situation through a review of relevant... More ≫

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This designated review focused on a 16-year-old male who died by suicide. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of this situation through a review of relevant documentation and research, as well as interviews with staff, stakeholders, and family members. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Physical abuse and neglect of two young girls : Ministry of Children’s Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on the severe physical injuries of two young girls due to physical abuse and neglect, including cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. The children were in... More ≫

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This designated review focused on the severe physical injuries of two young girls due to physical abuse and neglect, including cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. The children were in parental care. The review team gathered information and conducted an analysis of the situation through a review of relevant documentation, as well as interviews with staff and stakeholders. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Safe sleep-related deaths in parental care : Ministry of Children’s Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on safe sleep related deaths in parental care. The review examined seven sleep-related deaths of infants in parental care while receiving child intervention services... More ≫

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This designated review focused on safe sleep related deaths in parental care. The review examined seven sleep-related deaths of infants in parental care while receiving child intervention services between 2014 and 2015. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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Injuries causing death following return to familial care : Ministry of Children’s Services designated review findings and recommendations

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This designated review focused on injuries causing death after the return to familial care. The review examined four situations between 2014 and 2015 where a child was receiving in-care services,... More ≫

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This designated review focused on injuries causing death after the return to familial care. The review examined four situations between 2014 and 2015 where a child was receiving in-care services, returned to familial care, sustained maltreatment injuries after their return and died as a result of those injuries. Findings and recommendations are intended to prevent or reduce the risk of future deaths and lead to better outcomes for children, youth and families.

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