MN v. Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society, 2024 CFSRB 71

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEW BOARD

BETWEEN:

MN Applicant

-and-

Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society Respondent

DECISION

Adjudicator: Catherine Bickley Date: June 19, 2024 Citation: 2024 CFSRB 71 Indexed As: MN v Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society (CYFSA s.120)

Introduction

1This is an Application filed with the Child and Family Services Review Board (“CFSRB”) under section 120 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, SO 2017, c.14, Sched.1 (the “Act”).

2This decision explains why the Application is not eligible for review by the CFSRB.

background

3The Applicant is concerned about the well-being of a child who she previously fostered. He was placed with another family for adoption approximately nine months ago. He recently returned to the Applicant’s care. The Applicant is also concerned about poor communication and lack of professionalism by the Respondent’s workers.

ANALYSIS

4In order for an Application under section 120 of the Act to be eligible for review by the CFSRB, the Applicant must have been seeking or receiving a service from a children’s aid society.

5Foster parents are considered to be service providers rather than service recipients. As a result, the Application is not eligible for review by the CFSRB.

order

6The Application is dismissed.

confidentiality order

7Pursuant to Rules 9.3 and 9.4 of the CFSRB’s Rules of Procedure, parties and their representatives must not use, share, discuss or disclose any CFSRB documents or decisions or any other documents or information provided or used in this Application with anyone, including through the media or online. The CFSRB prohibits the use of any of this information for any purpose outside of the CFSRB’s proceedings, except with an order of the Court or the CFSRB, as appropriate.