Two child protection cases were heard on the same date following the proclamation of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 into force on April 30, 2018.
The first case involved an 11-year-old autistic child brought into care due to the mother's inability to manage significant behavioural problems.
The second case involved an infant under two months old brought into care due to the mother's mental health concerns.
Both cases were at the case conference stage with adjournments granted to allow the Children's Aid Societies to develop service plans consistent with the new statutory purposes and to report back to the court.
