The Federation has forwarded a
letter
to Mark Sieben - ADM Integrated Policy and Legislation for MCFD.
The letter outlines our concerns with regard to the storage of CIC records and access to those records
in their unaltered state by foster Parents should legal issues arise subsequent to the placements completion.
We also have to consider the legal rights of children and youth in care, as well as privacy issues
pertaining to their records.
Although Mr. Sieben has some concerns, he states, “ For now, I understand that your organization has
advised foster parents to keep an original of the child’s record and to return a copy to the ministry.
For the reasons previously outlined, I have concerns about this and, therefore, this can only be considered
an interim solution while we are working together on a storage management plan and on the policy
concerning the return of original non-severed records.”
We expect that there will be a speedy resolution to this issue so that all parties are satisfied with
the outcomes and processes.