OCFSRB 2008

The applicant, whose child is a Crown ward, filed a complaint with the Child and Family Services Review Board alleging that the Children's Aid Society failed to communicate with her adequately and did not provide her an opportunity to be heard regarding her concerns.

Following a hearing on the merits, the Board found that the Society had made a thorough effort to keep the applicant informed, responded to her inquiries in a timely manner, and provided requested documents.

The Board concluded that the Society complied with its obligations under the Child and Family Services Act and dismissed the complaint.

The applicant filed an application with the Child and Family Services Review Board seeking the return of her children, alleging the children's aid society failed to comply with a court order.

The Board dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction, noting that the issue of custody had already been decided by the court when the applicant consented to Crown wardship without access.

Furthermore, the society did not contravene the court decision as the court had not ordered the children returned to the applicant.