A child protection application was brought concerning a young child whose mother struggled with significant mental health instability, inconsistent engagement with services, and erratic visitation while the child was in foster care.
The court found the child was in need of protection due to a risk of physical and emotional harm arising from the mother’s impaired functioning, chaotic living conditions, and inability to maintain consistent care or access.
After applying the statutory best‑interests framework under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and considering the child’s need for stability, the court concluded that the child continued to require protection.
The court ordered extended society care to permit permanency planning, emphasizing the statutory timelines for young children and the importance of stable attachments.
Limited post‑care access was granted only through the exchange of letters, cards, or photographs, with the child designated as the access holder.
