Category: Parental Rights
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The Ministry Ignored the Court’s Decision. My Advocate Fought Back.
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in Advocacy & Action, Bennett’s Story, Bring Bennett Home, British Columbia, Child Protection, Child welfare, Child Welfare Reform, Disability Rights, Human Rights and Disability Justice, Human Rights in Canada, MCFD, Parent Advocacy, Parental Rights, social justice, Special needs advocacy, System & Policy, Systemic Failures in BC, systemic negligenceAfter four full days of court, the judge determined that child protection concerns against me were unsubstantiated. So why is my son still in care? Because I was honest about needing support—and now that honesty is being used as the weapon to keep us apart. This morning, my advocate sent a letter to MCFD leadership…
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They Took My Son Three Days After I Said No
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in Autism parenting, Bennett’s Story, Bring Bennett Home, British Columbia, Child Protection, Child Welfare Reform, complex care, Disability Rights, family advocacy, Family law, Human Rights in Canada, Parental Rights, social justice, Special needs advocacy, Special needs parenting, Systemic Failures in BC, systemic negligenceWhat happens when a special needs parent advocates too loudly? When you question a placement, raise safety concerns, or simply say ‘no’ to the Ministry? In my case, they took my son. This is the story of a removal that should never have happened—and a fight to bring Bennett home.
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They Took My Son — and Then His Joy
A small Paw Patrol watch became another thing the system took—proof of how love gets policed.
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“Mommy, come back.”
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in Advocacy & Action, Bennett’s Story, Child Protection, Child welfare, Disability Rights, family advocacy, Family Seperation, Human Rights in Canada, Legal update, Medical & Care Needs, Medical rights, Parent Voice, Parental Rights, Resources for Families, Safety & Rights, System & Policy, Systemic FailuresDuring a supervised visit, my 6-year-old autistic son Bennett told me he was crying for me at night: “Mommy, come back.” This post shares that heartbreaking moment—and the photos that show just how much he’s still holding on.
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Leaked Letter Exposes MCFD Breaches in Case of Six-Year-Old Bennett
When a system built to protect children tears families apart, truth becomes resistance. Read the letter that challenges BC’s Ministry of Children and Family Development to do what’s right — and bring Bennett home.
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Missing Plans, Missing Accountability: Inside MCFD’s Failure to Follow the CFCSA
When a child is taken in the name of protection but no plan is made for their return, the system itself becomes the harm. Since my son Bennett’s removal on August 28, 2025, MCFD has failed to share even a basic family plan—despite clear legal duties under the CFCSA. This is the story of how…
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Understanding the CFCSA and Family Rights
Under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA), families in British Columbia have the right to be informed, consulted, and included in all decisions about their child’s care. Yet months after my son’s removal, no family plan has been provided—despite legal obligations. This article explains how MCFD’s delays and lack of transparency violate core…
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BC Mother Challenges MCFD in Court Over Withheld Evidence
On October 2, 2025, my lawyer sent a letter to MCFD that put into writing what I’ve been saying for months — that silence and delay are not child protection. After a month of unanswered emails, withheld reports, and decisions made behind closed doors, the letter demanded accountability. It called out MCFD’s refusal to hold…
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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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