Child Welfare – Being in Care Rights Article
…What are my rights when I am in a residential placement? You have a right to take part in making important decisions about your care including your healthcare, education, religion, and transfer to another residence or leaving the CAS/Agency. You will have a plan of care that outlines how you will be cared for in…
Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy (CASA) Program Page
…or its consequences, until they are late teenagers or high school graduates. Complex and overlapping issues of marginalization, including a lack of financial resources, difficulties accessing education, healthcare, housing, and employment, social isolation, and fear of detention or deportation often prevent CASA’s clients from getting the advice and help they need. Unlike the US, where…
Wills and Power of Attorney for Personal Care Post
…not really get along with her parents. She is concerned that her illness will get worse and she does not want her parents making decisions about her healthcare if she is unable to do so. She is very close with her Aunt Regina, and trusts her very much. She wants to make sure that Regina,…
Bullying in the news: consequences and responses Post
…of the bill is that it recognizes that both people who bully and people who are bullied need to be supported in making good choices and developing healthy relationships.So what will the bill do if passed?The bill defines bullying. Legal definitions are important because people depend on them when they are trying to understand what…
