In Ontario, children's aid societies are authorized by the government to provide child protection services. Children's aid societies investigate possible abuse or neglect of children under the age of 16.
Family Law – Child protection
Recorded on February 28, 2013 - This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series is the second of two discussions about the Children's Aid Society (CAS). It looks at the child protection process from the point of view of parents who...
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EnglishThis handbook provides information on many legal issues faced by women who are abused by their partners. It includes information on making a safety plan, preparing to leave, the criminal process and trial, a woman's rights under family law, protection...
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Booklet/PDFRecorded on January 23, 2013 - This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series covers the basics of how the Children's Aid Society (CAS) system works, to give service providers and families an understanding of how they may take part...
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EnglishThis section of the Ministry of the Attorney General web site has information about procedures in family courts in Ontario. It explains what a family law matter is, how to find the right court for a case, and how to find further help.
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English, French (français)This post on the Justice for Children and Youth blog covers what happens when a child feels unsafe at home, and the beginning of the process where child protection services become involved with a family.
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EnglishWhat happens if I miss my curfew? For the family of a young person under the age of 16, this can be a serious issue. This blog post discusses what happens if someone under the age of 16 is found to be in a public place after midnight without an...
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EnglishThis Justice for Children and Youth blog post describes what the Children's Aid Society (CAS) in Ontario does to protect children under 16 from harm. It lists the rights children have if they have been removed from their home by the CAS and explains...
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EnglishCliquezJustice, available (in French, with some English), is a website that explains Canada's legal system (together with simulated trials), and matters relevant to employment law, family law, immigration, contracts, wills and powers of attorney....
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French (français)This fact sheet describes the role of Children's Aid Societies. It examines the responsibilities of these child protection agencies and explains how they respond to situations involving violence against women. There is also an explanation of parents'...
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EnglishThis fact sheet describes the duty to report suspicions of child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. It explains "reasonable grounds to suspect" and the requirement that professionals report suspicions of child abuse.
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EnglishThis fact sheet provides an overview of the laws in Ontario that deal with family breakdown and an analysis of how these laws work for abused women.
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EnglishThis blog post discusses what options are available to a young person aged 16 or older in the care of Children's Aid Society (CAS) who wishes to live on their own.
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EnglishPart Two of a two-part Justice for Children and Youth blogpost on teen pregnancy looks at legal issues with adoption, legal issues with custody and access, and when Children's Aid might get involved when young parents are caring for a baby. There are...
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EnglishThe Office of the Children's Lawyer (OCL) and Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) both represent children and youth on legal issues, but they are different organizations doing different things. This JFCY blogpost sorts out the differences.
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EnglishThis publication discusses what the legal issues are for a young person who is thinking of leaving home. Some questions it looks at: When can I decide where I want to live? Do my parents have to support me? Can I go to school if I am not living at...
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EnglishThis article begins with a caution to make sure that legal information you find on the internet is correct, up-to-date, and applies to your jurisdiction (that is, make sure you are looking at information that applies to Ontario). It lists seven...
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EnglishThis chart has referral information to sources of help for a variety of legal problems including where to get help with birth certificates, registering a complaint against various professionals, small claims court, debt problems, family law matters,...
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EnglishThis booklet has information about age-based laws in Ontario. It lists age categories and summarizes the laws that apply to each. It covers topics such as school attendance, employment, health care, sexual activity, criminal charges, and alcohol use...
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EnglishThis web site has information in question and answer form on topics such as finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, and wills and estates. There is a toll-free number people can call to get...
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English, French (français)This web page explains how family law matters are heard in the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, or the Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice, depending on the issue in dispute and where you are located in the...
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