Child Apprehension – Unsilenced

What Two Months of Government Custody Has Done to My Child

Oct 28, 2025

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Two months apart, and my son’s body is telling the story the ministry won’t. Bruises, weight loss, complications at his G-tube site—each ignored while bureaucracy hides behind “delays.” I’m fighting for answers, but Bennett is the one paying the price.

Inside MCFD: How the Deputy Director Dismissed My Son’s Case

Oct 27, 2025

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darianlathomas

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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.

Five Letters In, and Still No Answers from MCFD

Oct 18, 2025

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My lawyer sent another formal letter to MCFD demanding answers they’ve refused to provide for months — about their failure to disclose, refusal to reunify, and ongoing harm to my son. I won’t stop speaking up until Bennett is safely back home.

Leaked Letter Exposes MCFD Breaches in Case of Six-Year-Old Bennett

Oct 15, 2025

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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.

The Case Exposing Gaps in BC’s Child-Protection System

Oct 11, 2025

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When the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) removed my medically complex, autistic son from BC Children’s Hospital, every professional involved warned it would put him at risk. Their letters were ignored. This case exposes dangerous gaps in BC’s child-protection system—and how families of disabled children are being failed by the very laws meant…

A Mother’s Empty Chair: The First Thanksgiving Without My Son

Oct 10, 2025

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darianlathomas

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This Thanksgiving, there will be an empty chair where my son should be. For six years, he’s been beside me at every table—through laughter, hospital stays, and quiet moments of gratitude. This year, I’ll sit in that same spot, holding his favorite toy instead of his hand. Love and grief share the same seat now.

Missing Plans, Missing Accountability: Inside MCFD’s Failure to Follow the CFCSA

Oct 6, 2025

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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…

BC Mother Challenges MCFD in Court Over Withheld Evidence

Oct 4, 2025

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darianlathomas

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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…

A Mother’s Worst Nightmare: How System Failures Separated a Vulnerable Child from His Family

Oct 4, 2025

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darianlathomas

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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.

Taken Without Warning: Inside a B.C. Child Welfare Crisis

Oct 2, 2025

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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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