1.4.0 Introduction

Chapter 4 of Volume 1 contains provincial policy and standards relating to services to children in care of agencies under The Child and Family Services Act (the Act).

Chapter Content

The provincial standards in this chapter are divided into four sections as follows:

Section 1 – Placement Priority
Section 2 – Places of Safety
Section 3 – Use of Hotels
Section 7 – Absent and Missing Children
Section 9 – Children with FASD

• Legislation

  Relevant provisions in the Act and regulations are contained in the sections of this chapter.

• Policy

  Consistent with the intent of the Act, child and family services agencies and authorities should make every reasonable effort to prevent the need for children to come into care and should only take children into care when:

  • a child is in need of protection
  • a voluntary placement is in the best interests of the child
  • a voluntary surrender of guardianship is sought and the parent or guardian fully understands the effect and has been advised of the right to independent legal advice

• Standards

  The provincial standards in this chapter are minimum requirements for services to families under the Act.

  Agencies are also required to follow culturally appropriate standards developed by their respective mandating authorities pursuant to section 19 of The Child and Family Services Authorities Act.

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