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… An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families Technical Information Package Report Canadian … There is an urgent need to change the way that child and family services are provided to First Nations, Inuit and … There is an urgent need to change the way that child and family services are provided to First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, who are severely over-represented in the foster care system. In 2016, Indigenous children represented 7.7% of all children living in Canada under the age of 15, but accounted for 52.2% of children in foster care in private homes. Too many children are being…
… Alone and Afraid: Lessons learned from the ordeal of a child with special needs and his family Report Canadian CW report 2018 British Columbia Representative for Children and Youth This report details the events that led to the … This report details the events that led to the removal of “Charlie” from his mother’s care in 2016 after police found him alone, screaming, severely underweight and in a state of profound neglect. The 12-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, had endured years of malnutrition and neglect, inadequate services to address his special needs, and little education or socialization. The ordeal…
… Child Welfare and Pandemics Literature Scan Report Canadian CW report 2020 … of WHO classified the COVID-19 situation as a pandemic on the basis of alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction. This … On March 11, 2020, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO classified the COVID-19 situation as a pandemic on the basis of alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction. This literature scan identifies and synthesizes existing literature examining the effects of pandemics and the identification of policy solutions to mitigate their effects on a…
… Child Welfare and Pandemics Information Sheet Information Sheet 2020 … of the literature scan that was conducted on child welfare and pandemics which focused on potential policy solutions that … This is a brief summary of the literature scan that was conducted on child welfare and pandemics which focused on potential policy solutions that could mitigate the impact on children in the care of Canada’s child welfare system. It is intended to accompany the for the document">full literature scan.
… Exploring the health care utilization of children and youth in the care of child welfare: a retrospective … Canadian CW research 2021 Breneol, S. Rose, H. Brown, M. Andreou, P. Bishop, A. Mitchell, C. Abstract Background Children and youth whose lives intersect with child welfare systems … Abstract Background Children and youth whose lives intersect with child welfare systems are amongst the most vulnerable paediatric populations. Despite the increased rates of chronic conditions, these children and youth often experience unmet health care needs. Objectives To examine patterns of health care utilization from birth for children and youth in the care of a child welfare authority…
… Young mothers’ use of and experiences with mental health care services in Ontario, … health care support does not correlate with their access and use of services. The purpose of this study, grounded in … using mental health services during the perinatal period, and to identify the attributes of services and professionals … Abstract Background Despite the high prevalence of mental health issues among young mothers, their subsequent needs for mental health care support does not correlate with their access and use of services. The purpose of this study, grounded in the experiences of young mothers living in Ontario, Canada, was to describe their experiences of using mental health services during the perinatal period…
… between exposure to adverse childhood experiences and biological aging: Evidence from the Canadian … CW research 2022 Mian, O. Belsky, D. W. Cohen, A. A. Anderson, L. N. Gonzalez, A. Ma, J. Sloboda, D. M. … suffer from an increased risk of chronic disease and shorter lifespan. These individuals also tend to exhibit … Abstract People exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) suffer from an increased risk of chronic disease and shorter lifespan. These individuals also tend to exhibit accelerated reproductive development and show signs of advanced cellular aging as early as childhood. These observations suggest that ACEs may accelerate biological processes of aging through…
… Association between child welfare reporting rates and the developmental vulnerability of kindergarten children … it may be an interesting way to identify risk areas and highlight child welfare system data to prevent public … domains of development upon entering kindergarten, and four indicators of child maltreatment (CM) among … Abstract Background In Canada, more than one in four children are considered vulnerable in at least one domain of development when they enter kindergarten. Recent studies have suggested that this ratio is higher among those who were previously maltreated. However, little is known about this associations at the neighborhood level, although it may be an interesting way to identify risk areas and…
… Adverse Childhood Experiences and Education Outcomes among Adolescents: Linking Survey and Administrative Data Journal article Canadian CW research … Less is known about the relationships between ACEs and education outcomes and among adolescents. The aim of … Abstract It is well established that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with detrimental health outcomes in adulthood. Less is known about the relationships between ACEs and education outcomes and among adolescents. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between ACEs and adolescents’ self-reported education outcomes and provincial education assessments among…
… Child protective services during COVID-19 and doubly marginalized children: International perspectives … Alongside deficits in children's wellbeing, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an elevated risk for child maltreatment and challenges for child protective services worldwide. … Abstract Background Alongside deficits in children's wellbeing, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an elevated risk for child maltreatment and challenges for child protective services worldwide. Therefore, some children might be doubly marginalized, as prior inequalities become exacerbated and new risk factors arise. Objective To provide initial insight into…