OCFSRB 2021

The applicant father filed a complaint against the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society alleging he was not heard regarding his concerns about his children's placement with a kin parent and was not provided reasons for the society's decisions.

The Child and Family Services Review Board proceeded in writing and found that the society had actively listened to the applicant's concerns, investigated allegations of abuse and substance use, and provided adequate written reasons explaining why the children were not taken into care.

The complaint was dismissed.

The applicant filed a complaint with the Child and Family Services Review Board regarding the services provided by the respondent children's aid society.

The respondent argued the Board lacked jurisdiction because the issues were part of ongoing child protection proceedings before the court.

The Board found that all issues raised in the complaint were either already decided by the court or currently before the court in an ongoing appeal.

Consequently, the Board dismissed the application for lack of jurisdiction under section 120(8) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.

The applicant alleged that the respondent children's aid society failed to comply with the terms of a settlement agreement reached during mediation.

The terms involved a $2,500 payment, a letter of explanation regarding a delayed response, documentation of child tax credits, and a court order.

The Child and Family Services Review Board reviewed the written submissions and found that the respondent had adequately fulfilled all expectations of the agreement.

The Board dismissed the allegations of non-compliance and closed the file.