Newfoundland and Labrador

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development (CSSD) (previously known as the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS)) is responsible for providing child welfare and protection services to all children and youth living in Newfoundland and Labrador, including First Nations, Inuit, and Metis populations through 37 offices over the province. The Children, Youth, and Families Act (CYFA) (2018) governs child welfare, protection, and service delivery. The CYFA came into force on June 28, 2019, and replaced the previous Child and Youth Care and Protection Act (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2020). Service provision to children and youth in need of protection is also guided by the Protection and In Care Policy and Procedure Manual (Department of Child, Youth and Family Services, 2011). The Adoption Act (2013) and the Adoptions Policy and Procedures Manual (2014) guide adoption practices for children in the province. For more information, please see the information sheet on Newfoundland and Labrador's child welfare system.

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Information Sheet
Newfoundland & Labrador's Child Welfare System Information Sheet

Tremblett, Sarah
Trocmé, Nico
Delaye, Ashleigh

 

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Annual Report 2019/20

Children, Seniors and Social Development Newfoundland and Labrador

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Seen But Not Heard

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador

Report
A Long Wait for Change: Independent Review of Child Protection Services to Inuit Children in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador

Report
The case for culturally responsive services

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador

Report
The case for specialized health care representatives to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador

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A stolen life

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador

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Innu Prevention Approach: Presented to the Innu Round Table Secretariat

Child Welfare League of Canada

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Not there yet: Status report on recommendations

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Newfoundland and Labrador

Report
Provincial/Territorial Protocol On Children, Youth and Families Moving Between Provinces and Territories

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