Category: family advocacy
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A Mother’s Worst Nightmare: How System Failures Separated a Vulnerable Child from His Family
My six-year-old son, Bennett, who has complex disabilities, was apprehended by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) while I was hospitalized. They ignored a fully supported family care plan and placed him in an inappropriate facility. This is the story of our fight for transparency and reunification against a system that failed us.
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Taken Without Warning: Inside a B.C. Child Welfare Crisis
Darian Thomas details her ongoing struggle to ensure the safety and well-being of her son, Bennett, following his removal from her care. This post uncovers the critical concerns raised by Darian, including restricted communication, alleged misrepresentations in official records, and unexplained bruising observed on Bennett. It highlights the urgent need for transparency and accountability in…
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‘Best Interests’ or Bureaucracy? The MCFD Controversy Surrounding Bennett’s Care
On September 19, 2025, Darian Thomas submitted an affidavit regarding the care of her son Bennett, born December 19, 2018, who has multiple complex medical and neurodevelopmental needs. Darian highlights concerns about his father, TJ, due to past harm towards Bennett and unstable behavior. Darian’s detailed care approach includes a trained multidisciplinary team and enrollment…
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Every Child Still Matters: The Unfinished Story of Family Separation in Canada
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the children taken from their families and communities—but family separation in Canada is not just history. This piece connects the legacy of residential schools to ongoing child-welfare practices that continue to tear families apart today, reminding us that Every Child Still Matters.
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BC Mother Pleads with Premier and MLA After Disabled Six Year Old Son Apprehended from Hospital
On September 2 2025, a Coquitlam mother sent an urgent letter to Premier David Eby, MLA Rick Glumac, and Minister Jodie Wickens. She pleaded for help after her six year old son with many complexities, Bennett, was taken from hospital care despite clear professional warnings.
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