First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada
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The purpose of the Caring Society is to promote the well being of all First Nations children, youth, families and communities with a particular focus on the prevention of, and response to, child maltreatment.

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News Alert

The Auditor General of Canada to release report on the First Nations Child and Family Services Program—Indian and Northern Affairs Canada on May 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Copies of the report will be available on May 6, 2008 after 2 p.m. EST at www.oag-bvg.gc.ca The Auditor General of BC will also be releasing a report on Aboriginal child welfare on May 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. PST (2 pm. EST) please see www.bcauditor.com for details.

Breaking News

Premier Gordon Campbell announces that the BC Government will be the first provincial government to support for Jordan’s Principle.

Click here to read the Premier’s announcement speech

FNCFCS Sponsored Event

Caring Across the Boundaries: Bridging Knowledge Gaps,Services and Policies to Support First Peoples Child Welfare and Health

This conference will be held in Winnipeg at the Radisson Hotel Downtown May 28th, 29th and 30th.

Conference website
Registration information

Five Ways to Make a Difference:

  1. Register your individual or organizational support for Jordan's Principle which is a child first principle to resolving inter governmental jurisdictional disputes.

  2. Help reshape the child welfare system so that it better supports Aboriginal children, youth and families by endorsing the Reconciliation in Child Welfare: Touchstones of hope for Indigenous children and youth.

  3. Join Amnesty International Canada in putting an end to inequitable child welfare funding for First Nations children.

  4. Join us in supporting the Many Hands One Dream principles to guide improvements to Aboriginal health care resulting in healthier Aboriginal children and young people.

  5. Learn how to respectfully engage young people in your organization's work by registering your support for the Declaration of Accountability on the Ethical Engagement of Young People and Adults in Canadian Organizations.
 

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Summer 2008 Newsletter

We have moved!

Our new location is at:
Suite 302 251 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K2P 1X3
Phone and fax remain the same