Child welfare reform is in the hands of the AFN after deal voted down, minister says
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says it is up to the Assembly of First Nations to come back to the federal government with a clear message about how
Opinion
Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind
Only by targeting support before child welfare gets involved can we truly strengthen families and protect children, especially children of incarcerated mothers.
First Nations leaders call for overhaul of negotiation process for child welfare reform deal
After First Nations leaders voted down a resolution to endorse a $47.8B child welfare reform offer, chiefs are calling for the overhaul of the negotiation process.
AFN to discuss next steps after child welfare reform deal is defeated
The defeated deal was struck between Canada, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Assembly of First Nations in July.
First Nations leadership vote on the Final Agreement to reform Child and Family Services
CNW/ - Yesterday, at a Special Chiefs Assembly hosted by the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations leaders adopted a resolution rejecting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program,
First Nations vote down resolution to endorse $47.8B child welfare reform offer
Chiefs from across Canada heard from representative plaintiffs ahead of a scheduled vote on a $47.8 billion child and family services reform agreement reached with Canada in July.
AFN votes on way forward after $47.8 billion child welfare reform deal is defeated
First Nations chiefs have voted in favour of a new negotiation process to reform the child welfare system after a $47.8-billion deal with Canada was defeated Thursday evening at an Assembly of First Nations gathering in Calgary.
A Utah boy’s death highlighted a gap in the child welfare system. Advocates say these solutions could save lives.
After 12-year-old Gavin Peterson’s death this summer, the Utah Division of Child and Family Services wants to change state ...
Calgary Herald on MSN1d
Blood Tribe chief says federal government failed to properly consult First Nations on child welfare reform deal
The Blood Tribe welcomed Monday the rejection by First Nations chiefs last week of a landmark child welfare reform deal with ...
2 First Nations chiefs in Alberta want more dialogue, collaboration on child welfare deal
Some First Nations chiefs in Alberta are calling for more collaboration and consultation from the federal government after a ...
WWNO15h
Louisiana may be forced to change how it allots welfare money
A proposed Biden-administration regulation change could bar the state from using federal dollars for child-protective ...
Director of Missouri child welfare agency stepping down next month
The head of Missouri’s child welfare division will resign effective Nov. 1, a spokesperson for the agency told The ...
Why did First Nations reject $47.8B child welfare reform offer? | Canada Tonight
First Nations chiefs and proxies from across Canada voted down a resolution to fully accept a settlement agreement on ...