Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services

Releasing our 2023-2024 Impact Report. This past fiscal was a big year for regulatory amendments. Child welfare continues to grapple with chronic underfunding, siloed Ministry oversight and increasing administrative pressures. Despite this, agencies like ours continue to show up for our children, youth, families, communities and Nations by improving and expanding programs and services, taking care of ourselves so we can show up for others, and advocating for positive systemic change across social services. There is still much work to be done, but we recognize another year of heart work. https://lnkd.in/gHP4snaN

Kin caregivers are immediate, extended or chosen family members who open their homes. This unique caregiving role allows for less intrusive measures of care. However, the Ontario government provides less financial support to these types of caregiving families. Kin care preserves familial connections and reduces harmful impact of child welfare oversight on children and youth. It deserves adequate support from our government!

In 8 minutes, you'll find out why Indigenous children continue to be overrepresented in child welfare. We are so proud of our fearless leader for speaking up for our children, youth, families, communities and Nations 👏🏽 https://lnkd.in/gBBvQiUw

Run, walk, bike, swim, volleyball... At Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag, we take care of our wholeselves so that we can be the best versions of ourselves for the children, youth and families we walk alongside. So this month, our wellness committee launched a physical activity challenge for our staff. This is just one of the many ways we care for one another. Working at our agency is more than a job, it's a way of life. Ready to join us? https://lnkd.in/ggPS2ur

Today is #childandyouthincareday. It's about showing up for kids in care. Consider volunteering, working in the child welfare sector, becoming a caregiver and advocate for change. Check out all of the ways you can be there for kids in care. https://lnkd.in/e5R28yin

Happy Birthday, Spirit Bear! A day to remember Jordan River Anderson and celebrate Jordan's Principle, a child-first principle to ensure First Nations children get the services they need when they need them! Look at Spirit Bear sitting proudly in the centre among a bunch of us this past January 🐻 💙 First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada #BearWitnessDay

SUMMER STUDENT POSITION - Graphic Design or Videography experience a must. Must be enrolled in post-secondary studies. Apply at binnoojiiyag.ca/careers/

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek to Micky and all of our volunteer drivers 🤗 wish we had videos of each of you because you’re all so special and we couldn’t do this work with you! PS. We’re always looking for more drivers, apply at https://lnkd.in/gE-kgH-T https://lnkd.in/gRTNenjQ

University of Alberta Law & Governance Lodge Wahkohtowin put together this short Bill C-92 reference guide for service providers. Chi miigwetch for pairing down complex legalese into plain, easy-to-understand language! https://lnkd.in/gMxZAipF

Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario (ANCFSAO) releases the Customary Care Guide in response to low rates of its application across the child welfare sector. Customary Care is an out-of-placement option for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and youth. Despite its recognition in provincial and federal legislation, far too many Indigenous children and youth continue to be subjected to foster care placements that do not preserve their inherent rights and maintain connection to family, culture and community or Nation. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gyExsgMp