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Presentation Hearing Update: What Really Happened in Court Today

Jan 29, 2026

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darianlathomas

in Advocacy & Action, Autism and Trauma-Informed Care, Autism parenting, Bennett’s Story, Bring Bennett Home, British Columbia, Child Protection, Child Welfare Reform, complex care, Disability and Justice, Disability Rights, family advocacy, Family law, Family Seperation, Human Rights and Disability Justice, Human Rights in Canada, Human Stories, Legal & Bureaucratic Barriers, Legal and Political Advocacy, Legal update, MCFD, MCFD Accountability

January 29, 2026 Today marked a significant moment in our fight to bring Bennett home. The temporary custody order for the Director was granted—but the reality of what happened in that courtroom tells a very different story than what MCFD’s allegations would have you believe. The Judge’s Findings The most important thing to understand is…
Inside MCFD: How the Deputy Director Dismissed My Son’s Case

Oct 27, 2025

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darianlathomas

in Advocacy & Action, Bennett’s Story, Bring Bennett Home, Child welfare, Child Welfare Reform, Disability Rights, Formal Complaints and Legal Actions, Human Rights and Disability Justice, Human Rights in Canada, Legal & Bureaucratic Barriers, Legal and Political Advocacy, MCFD Accountability, Safety & Rights, Systemic Failures, Systemic Failures in BC, systemic negligence, trauma

I asked the Deputy Director of Child Welfare to explain how my son was taken without cause, why his care plan was ignored, and when this harm would end. Two weeks later, his response said everything — and nothing. It’s what happens when bureaucracy talks in circles while children suffer.
The Day My Lawyer Wrote ‘Immediate Attention and Action Required’

Aug 28, 2025

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darianlathomas

in Advocacy & Action, Bennett’s Story, Child Protection, Child welfare, Child Welfare Reform, Disability Rights, family advocacy, Family Seperation, Human Rights in Canada, Legal & Bureaucratic Barriers, Medical Complexity, Motherhood & Resilience, Parent Voice, Safety & Rights, System & Policy, Systemic Failures

On August 28, 2025, a lawyer’s letter titled “Immediate Attention and Action Required” was sent to the Ministry of Children and Family Development regarding the urgent needs of Bennett, a medically complex child. Despite numerous professional reports highlighting unsafe conditions and the necessity for coordinated care, the Ministry had previously ignored requests for action. The…