FORSETH: No matter what you may see or hear in the media, a child is never removed for a random or arbitrary reason. That is a myth! The goal IS to keep families together when possible
Seeing the recent news story out of Manitoba, regarding the removal of a newborn by Child and Family Services, has given me pause for thought. Let’s start with this. For reasons of privacy, any Child Protection Services agency in Canada, is unable at any time, to give specifics regarding any case. Unfortunately, that puts those responsible for the safety of not only newborns, but also toddlers, young children and teens, in a challenging position. They are unable to provide reasons why a child may have been removed from a parent; that due to privacy issues and confidentiality. One thing should be kept in mind however; no matter what you may see or hear in the media, a child is never removed for a random or arbitrary reason. That is a myth! The goal IS to keep families together when possible. What would possible causes, in the recent or any similar case, be? There is nothing vague about why, as I found out through exploring the Canadia...