Category: Parental Rights
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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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Separated by the System: The Unsafe Conditions Tied to a Mother’s Reunion with Her Son
After a week of forced separation, I was told I could see my son again—but only if he “settled” into a placement I had already refused for safety reasons. This piece exposes how bureaucratic conditions are keeping medically fragile children apart from their families in British Columbia’s child-protection system.
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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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