The tenets of the EFP are consistent with the Aboriginal belief that children are not only raised by their parents, but they are raised by their aunts, uncles and grandparents. Plecas (2015) reports that “in 1992, a team of Ministry staff, contractors and panel members toured the province in what was described as the largest public consultation exercise to date on child welfare issues, and comprehensive new child welfare legislation was introduced in the Legislature in 1994, and came into force in 1996” (p. 8). The child welfare legislation which came into effect is the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).
Policy and Ideology In order to understand policy, it is helpful to be aware of the political ideologies of the authoritative …show more content…
Due to confidentiality the media cannot report all the circumstances surrounding the tragedies of the five youth who died shortly before or after aging out of the foster care system. Children are in care in order to ensure their safety and well-being, Plecas (2015) pointed out that 1000 recommendations were provided as a result of a number of inquiries. Further research is needed in order to identify if these recommendations are being used and if not why not. There is very little research to indicate the success or failure of using an EFP with both MCFD and Aboriginal Delegated Agencies. However, social workers can set up Family Case Planning Conferences (FCPC) with key players involved with youth before they exit the foster care or EFP. I recommend using FCPCs two years before a youth exits care and include key players such as the child’s parents, older siblings, extended family members, and if the child is Aboriginal, a representative from a local Aboriginal community support program. Secondly, the CFCSA directs social workers to ensure that parents reduce risk in order to resume parenting their children. I also recommend that children in care receive support services to address Intimate Partner Violence, healthy relationships, addictions and coping skills. I acknowledge that these services are voluntary but ensuring that they are available at any time may help a youth heal and develop to their fullest potential is important.
Plecas (2015) author of A Review of policy, practice and legislation of child welfare in BC in relation to a judicial decision in the J.P. case summed it up nicely “there is a lesson here, illustrated by a quote often attributed to Einstein: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” (p.
Policy and Ideology In order to understand policy, it is helpful to be aware of the political ideologies of the authoritative …show more content…
Due to confidentiality the media cannot report all the circumstances surrounding the tragedies of the five youth who died shortly before or after aging out of the foster care system. Children are in care in order to ensure their safety and well-being, Plecas (2015) pointed out that 1000 recommendations were provided as a result of a number of inquiries. Further research is needed in order to identify if these recommendations are being used and if not why not. There is very little research to indicate the success or failure of using an EFP with both MCFD and Aboriginal Delegated Agencies. However, social workers can set up Family Case Planning Conferences (FCPC) with key players involved with youth before they exit the foster care or EFP. I recommend using FCPCs two years before a youth exits care and include key players such as the child’s parents, older siblings, extended family members, and if the child is Aboriginal, a representative from a local Aboriginal community support program. Secondly, the CFCSA directs social workers to ensure that parents reduce risk in order to resume parenting their children. I also recommend that children in care receive support services to address Intimate Partner Violence, healthy relationships, addictions and coping skills. I acknowledge that these services are voluntary but ensuring that they are available at any time may help a youth heal and develop to their fullest potential is important.
Plecas (2015) author of A Review of policy, practice and legislation of child welfare in BC in relation to a judicial decision in the J.P. case summed it up nicely “there is a lesson here, illustrated by a quote often attributed to Einstein: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” (p.