Report on Child Welfare Services - to Indigenous Children, Youth and Families

The Department remains committed to the protection of vulnerable children and youth from abuse and neglect, and the continuous improvement of policies and programs to enhance service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador. [...] 41 3 Report on Child Welfare Services to Indigenous Children, Youth and Families 2021-22 Background Following the release of the previous Report on Child Welfare Services to Indigenous Children, Youth and Families, the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development (CSSD) continues collaborative work with Indigenous Governments and Organizations (IGOs) to address the overrepresentation of. [...] These organizations include: the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the Auditor General of Canada, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA), the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children, and the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness. [...] 8 Report on Child Welfare Services to Indigenous Children, Youth and Families 2021-22 The following flow chart outlines the program and service areas available to children, youth and families in need of protective intervention and support services: 9 Report on Child Welfare Services to Indigenous Children, Youth and Families 2021-22 PART TWO Services to Indigenous Children, Youth and Families This. [...] Comparable with the 2020-21 report, the breakdown of placement types for Indigenous children and youth in care at the end of each quarter continues to show that the majority 27 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2021 March 31, 2022 Report on Child Welfare Services to Indigenous Children, Youth and Families 2021-22 of Indigenous children and youth in care are residing in foster homes.