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(a) children are entitled to be protected from abuse, neglect and harm or threat of harm; (b) a family is the preferred environment for the care and upbringing of children and the responsibility for the protection of children rests primarily with the parents;
- Family Law Act
Best interests of child. 37 (1) In making an agreement or...
- Protection of Children
The Child, Family and Community Service Act requires that...
- Family Law Act
An Act to reform the law relating to children; to provide for local authority services for children in need and others; to amend the law with respect to children’s homes, community homes,...
- Your Child's Rights
- Your Responsibilities as A Parent
- Duty to Report Child Abuse
Like all children, your child deserves to be happy, healthy, and protected from harm. Canada signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which recognizes children also have the right to: 1. go to school 2. live with their families in a safe and nurturing environment 3. have a say in decisions about them 4. stay connected with r...
The Child, Family and Community Service Actprotects children in BC. This law says parents, or anyone responsible for a child, must make sure the child: 1. is safe 2. has enough food to eat each day 3. has clothing, shelter, and health care 4. is protected from injuries, illness, and other harm BC law also says you must protect your child from: 1. p...
If someone thinks you're not being a good parent, or thinks your child is being harmed, the law says they musttell the ministry. 1. If you believe any child is in immediate danger, call 911or your local police. 2. If you think any child is being abused or neglected, call the Provincial Centralized Screening team at any time. They assess child prote...
Best interests of child. 37 (1) In making an agreement or order under this Part respecting guardianship, parenting arrangements or contact with a child, the parties and the court must consider the best interests of the child only.
Apr 21, 2021 · The Child, Family and Community Service Act is the legislation at the heart of British Columbia’s child protection system. While the Act’s overriding goal is the protection
Representative for Children and Youth Act. This Act is current to August 31, 2024. See the Tables of Legislative Changes for this Act’s legislative history, including any changes not in force.
Sep 20, 2024 · The Child, Family and Community Service Act requires that anyone who has reason to believe that a child may be abused, neglected, or in need of protection for any other reason must report the matter to the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
