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Exploring Theme: "Child Welfare Legislation"
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June 28, 2019
New Children, Youth and Families Act
New legislation that ensures the protection and care of children and youth comes into effect today (Friday, June 28). The new Children, Youth and Families Act which replaces the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act, is child and youth-centred, family-focused and culturally responsive....
May 15, 2018
Children, Youth and Families Act Reform
New legislation to promote the safety and well-being of children and youth will begin second reading in the House of Assembly today. The new Children, Youth and Families Act will replace the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act. The new act builds on the principles of the previous act and is child and youth-centred,...
June 22, 2017
Review of Children and Youth Care Protection Act
Reviewing “Children and Youth Care and Protection Act” to develop a new approach to providing child welfare and youth services in Indigenous communities. It is vital that the communities are at the center of all planning. They must be heard in order to develop plans and solutions that make sense within their cultures and to...