Carol P. (self-represented)

This decision addresses the terms of access between a child, C, his mother, and his siblings in a child protection context.

The court orders liberal, minimally supervised access between C and his mother, and regular sibling access, emphasizing the best interests of the child and the importance of sibling relationships.

The court also clarifies its jurisdiction to designate a child as an access holder under a s. 102 custody order, ensuring the child’s ability to bring an openness application in future adoption proceedings.

The Children’s Aid Society of London and Middlesex sought orders for extended society care for two children, KP and KLP, on the basis of ongoing risk of physical harm due to the mother’s unaddressed mental health and substance abuse issues, lack of cooperation, and inconsistent parenting.

The court found the children in need of protection under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, and ordered extended society care with supervised access to the mother and sibling access.

The decision details the evidence, credibility findings, and the legal framework for child protection, disposition, and access orders.