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An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (Bill C-92) | ''An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families'' (Bill C-92) | ||
'''Provincial:''' | '''Provincial:''' | ||
Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) | ''Child, Family and Community Service Act'' (CFCSA) | ||
'''Indigenous Laws:''' | '''Indigenous Laws:''' | ||
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* An adult from another Indigenous group. | * An adult from another Indigenous group. | ||
* Finally, any other adult. | * Finally, any other adult. | ||
== Child Protection laws - Provincial Law == | |||
Provincial child welfare law is called the ''Child, Family and Community Service Act'' (CFCSA). The ''CFCSA'' applies to all children in BC, on and off | |||
reserve. | |||
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) as well as Delegated or Semi-Delegated Aboriginal Agencies administer child services under the ''CFCSA''. | |||
If MCFD Social workers contact you with concerns about your child, it is important to get legal advice as soon as possible. | |||
Social workers’ roles include investigating reports of child abuse or neglect and they have authority to remove children from homes if children are at immediate risk. Get support and learn about your rights. | |||
