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BC’s Faulty Child Protection

BC’s Faulty Child Protection

Over a period of seven months in 2020 and 2021, two children were horrifically abused, one fatally, while in a foster care placement near Chilliwack. The Representative for Children and Youth is currently investigating the case. While we wait for the results of that probe, The Tyee examines systemic issues inside the Ministry of Children and Family Development that have been flagged for years.

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A Horrific Case Highlights Huge Safety Gaps in BC Foster Care

A Horrific Case Highlights Huge Safety Gaps in BC Foster Care

Two children endured abuse a judge described as ‘torture’ in a Lower Mainland region with abysmally low safety compliance rates.

Jen St. Denis and Katie Hyslop / 30 Jun 2023


Social Workers Say Poor Job Conditions Put Kids in Danger

Social Workers Say Poor Job Conditions Put Kids in Danger

In the wake of a horrific child abuse case in foster care, child welfare workers tell of understaffing and burnout.

Jen St. Denis and Katie Hyslop / 30 Aug 2023


Exclusive: Audit Reveals Major Failures in MCFD Region Where Boy Died

Exclusive: Audit Reveals Major Failures in MCFD Region Where Boy Died

Review shows kids in care went months without visits from social workers and a lack of training and screening for foster parents.

Katie Hyslop / 18 Oct 2023