Tag: Child Welfare Reform
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Presentation Hearing Update: What Really Happened in Court Today
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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 AccountabilityJanuary 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…
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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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The Ministry Wrote Back. But They Still Didn’t Answer.
After months of documentation, I received a letter that thanked me for “advocating” while ignoring the evidence of harm. This is what systemic failure looks like on official paper.
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The Sixth Letter to MCFD: Evidence of Negligence, Medical Mismanagement, and a System That Won’t Respond
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in Advocacy & Action, Bennett’s Story, Bring Bennett Home, Child Welfare Reform, Disability Rights, Formal Complaints and Legal Actions, Human Rights and Disability Justice, Human Rights in Canada, Legal and Political Advocacy, MCFD Accountability, Medical Neglect in Care, Safety & Rights, Systemic Failures in BC, systemic negligence, traumaThis post exposes what my lawyer’s formal letter to MCFD reveals about systemic negligence in my son Bennett’s case—ignored medical warnings, withheld disclosure, and dangerous misunderstandings of care. These aren’t opinions; they’re documented facts. What happened to Bennett is what happens when bureaucracy replaces compassion. This is about more than one family—it’s about every child…
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What Two Months of Government Custody Has Done to My Child
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.
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The Case Exposing Gaps in BC’s Child-Protection System
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…
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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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