Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy’s (IFSD) Resources on Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
In January 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) ruled that First Nations children were being discriminated against in First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS). Overrepresented in a system that incentivized the placement of children in care, First Nations children and agencies were deemed to be underfunded relative to their needs. Through subsequent orders, the CHRT ordered analysis of the complete costs of FNCFS based on the needs of First Nations agencies and the children they serve.
Resources for Developing a National Plan to Permanently End Canada’s Discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services - Information Sheet
This information sheet contains a list of resources on topics related to First Nations Child and Family Services to inform regional discussions on developing a national plan to end Canada’s discrimination and ensure that First Nations children, youth, and families have access to effective and culturally based interventions to prevent and respond to child maltreatment and ensure they can thrive in a manner consistent with applicable child protection legislation and legal orders.