Inge Packull

The applicant, a grandmother and former foster parent, alleged that the respondent Society failed to comply with a Settlement Agreement requiring it to provide reasons for various child protection decisions.

The Child and Family Services Review Board conducted a hearing in writing to review the Society's compliance under section 120 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.

The Board found that the Society had provided adequate written reasons for its decisions regarding investigations, respite care, and placement.

The Board noted that the applicant's disagreement with the reasons did not constitute non-compliance.

The allegation of non-compliance was dismissed.

The applicant grandmother filed an application with the Child and Family Services Review Board alleging that the respondent Children's Aid Society failed to provide reasons for its decisions regarding her grandchild, as required by a prior settlement agreement.

The Board reviewed the written correspondence between the parties and found that the Society had provided clear answers and reasons for its actions on all five terms of the agreement.

The Board dismissed the complaint, noting its mandate does not extend to determining the clinical wisdom or validity of the Society's decisions.