The applicant, facing criminal charges related to alleged sexual abuse of his daughter, filed a complaint with the Child and Family Services Review Board against the children's aid society.
He alleged the society failed to hear his concerns about a worker's conduct and failed to provide reasons for verifying child protection concerns despite the worker's earlier assurances of his innocence.
The society challenged the Board's jurisdiction, arguing the issues were before the criminal courts.
The Board held it lacked jurisdiction over the criminal charges and records disclosure, but found it had jurisdiction to review whether the applicant was given an opportunity to be heard and provided with reasons for the society's verification decision.