Parents are still being forced to relinquish custody of their children in order to get care for them, despite a scathing report four years ago that claimed to end the practice.
As a Canadian, I am able to offer perspective supportive of tragic events which occur and sadly, I have learned from near and far, these deficits transcend boundaries Nationwide.
Particularly, my Advocacy is aimed at the prevention of families of Children with Disabilities from being grouped amongst individuals who may require protection. No clear division exists in many instances and this has created a large chasm of unnecessary separation of families.
In effort to access Government services and funding for loved ones with medical and developmental needs, natural, loving families have been faced with unconscionable 'choice' which includes surrendering guardianship and out of home foster placement in order to achieve help.
The victimization that has arisen when well-meaning entities wield power ineffectively and without adequate contemplation of the results that follow interference has been atrocious. Fortunately, I was able to effect an Amendment in Legislation in the Province of Alberta.
Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act (FSCD) of Alberta, Canada
Section 2-3, Manual Amendments: Policy and Procedures in Family Centred Supports and Services, Effective December 2006.
The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Program to have separate legislation from that of child protection services.
http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/527.cfm
I encourage others to take action on this particular stance to preserve families of children with disabilities intact. Family-centred Care must be prioritized and solidified by review of current Policy which is often archaic and counter-productive in its vision towards individuals with disability. If we are able to salvage the lives and core values of families who are already facing tremendous strain with the diagnosis of developmental disability - and/or medical issues - we offer this model to others whole-heartedly in celebration of the life of our beautiful little girl.
I am absolutely appalled by this report, parents being punished for giving birth to Children that are disabled.where have the morals of humanity gone. How can a foster carer, be allowed to get services,when natural Parents cant? Alison Stevens Parents Against Injustice.
As a Canadian, I am able to offer perspective supportive of tragic events which occur and sadly, I have learned from near and far, these deficits transcend boundaries Nationwide.
ReplyDeleteParticularly, my Advocacy is aimed at the prevention of families of Children with Disabilities from being grouped amongst individuals who may require protection. No clear division exists in many instances and this has created a large chasm of unnecessary separation of families.
In effort to access Government services and funding for loved ones with medical and developmental needs, natural, loving families have been faced with unconscionable 'choice' which includes surrendering guardianship and out of home foster placement in order to achieve help.
The victimization that has arisen when well-meaning entities wield power ineffectively and without adequate contemplation of the results that follow interference has been atrocious. Fortunately, I was able to effect an Amendment in Legislation in the Province of Alberta.
Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act (FSCD) of Alberta, Canada
Section 2-3, Manual Amendments: Policy and Procedures in Family Centred Supports and Services, Effective December 2006.
The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Program to have separate legislation from that of child protection services.
http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/527.cfm
I encourage others to take action on this particular stance to preserve families of children with disabilities intact. Family-centred Care must be prioritized and solidified by review of current Policy which is often archaic and counter-productive in its vision towards individuals with disability. If we are able to salvage the lives and core values of families who are already facing tremendous strain with the diagnosis of developmental disability - and/or medical issues - we offer this model to others whole-heartedly in celebration of the life of our beautiful little girl.
- VM
I am absolutely appalled by this report, parents being punished for giving birth to Children that are disabled.where have the morals of humanity gone.
ReplyDeleteHow can a foster carer, be allowed to get services,when natural Parents cant?
Alison Stevens Parents Against Injustice.