Alyssa Denley

The Children's Aid Society brought a motion for a temporary care and custody order regarding two children, aged 12 and 14 months.

The children had been removed from the mother's care following incidents of domestic violence and substance abuse, and placed with relatives.

The mother sought the return of the children.

The court found that the parents had repeatedly breached voluntary services agreements and that there was a risk of harm to the children if returned to the mother's care.

The court ordered that the children remain in their current placements.

The Children's Aid Society sought a finding that two children were in need of protection and an order placing them in Extended Society Care.

The mother opposed the application, seeking the return of the children to her care, supported by the father.

Following a lengthy trial, the court found the children in need of protection due to ongoing exposure to domestic violence, chronic school absenteeism, and the mother's inability to meet their basic needs.

The court concluded that the mother's plan was not viable and placed the children in Extended Society Care, while granting specified access to the mother, father, and siblings.

In a child protection proceeding involving four children, a non-party community member brought a motion to be added as a party to put forward a plan of care.

The Children's Aid Society did not consent but did not oppose the motion.

Applying the five-part test from Highland Shores CAS, the court found that the non-party had a legal interest, was capable of putting forward a plan of care, and that her addition was necessary to determine the issues and in the children's best interests.

The motion was granted and the non-party was added as a respondent.