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The Children and Young Persons Act (2008) places a duty on Local Authorities to accommodate siblings together in care, so far as is reasonably practicable and subject to welfare considerations. Existing reviews of the evidence support the coplacement of siblings in care, unless there is a justifiable, child-centred reason for separation. Five years ago, an Ofsted (2012) survey in England of more than 2000 looked after children found that nearly two thirds (63%) of the youngsters had at least one sibling also in care, yet 71% of these children were not in the same…
This resource guide was developed by Child Protection Services of Prince Edward Island, Canada; the Department of Community Services and Seniors; and Prince Edward Island’s First Nations. It offers a fairly comprehensive guide to engaging with the Aboriginal community on Prince Edward Island, including a history of the Mi’kmaq people, a list of community-based services and organizations, an overview of Mi’kmaq spirituality, a guide to aboriginal culture (including views on parenting), a description of cultural practices and beliefs, an introduction to the Mi’kmaq language, a history of the…
New Canadian child welfare law allows children to have a say in their care.