Tag: Child Apprehension
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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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My Lawyer’s Letter to MCFD — and the Truth It Forced Into the Light
When my lawyer sent this letter to MCFD, it wasn’t just legal correspondence — it was evidence. Evidence that they lost critical safety files, ignored past findings of harm, and then tried to pretend none of it ever happened. Every word of this letter is proof that the system meant to protect my son has…
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Original post: They Took My Son While I Was in the Hospital — and I’m Not Staying Silent
While recovering in the hospital, my vulnerable son was taken from my care by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Families like mine shouldn’t be torn apart by the very system meant to protect us. This post began my public fight for transparency, accountability, and justice in BC’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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