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Ministry of Human Services' response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “10-month-old Lily : an investigative review”

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The... More ≫

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In 2013, a 10-month-old infant in parental care passed away. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death was accidental and the cause of death was drowning. The family was receiving services under assessment at the time of the death. Our thoughts are with this young child’s immediate and extended family and community.

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Ministry of Human Services’ response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “Two-year-old Teanna : serious injury”

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On December 8, 2015, the Advocate released an investigative review entitled Two-year-old Teanna: Serious Injury. The report makes two recommendations regarding case planning for placement and... More ≫

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On December 8, 2015, the Advocate released an investigative review entitled Two-year-old Teanna: Serious Injury. The report makes two recommendations regarding case planning for placement and transitions, and ongoing assessment of capacity for caregivers. in this response, the ministry accepts the recommendations. Policy and practice requirements are clear and specific regarding the screening of potential caregivers and expectations for ongoing support, monitoring and review of placements.

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Ministry of Human Services’ Response to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate “17-Year-Old Makayla : serious injury”

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In December 2015, the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review which made two recommendations regarding trauma-informed care and case planning for placement and transitions. This... More ≫

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In December 2015, the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review which made two recommendations regarding trauma-informed care and case planning for placement and transitions. This publication provides the response of Ministry of Human Services to these two recommendations.

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