11-year-old boy's death linked to BC child welfare system crisis due to understaffing and high workloads.
Child welfare advocate warns of "crisis" in British Columbia's child welfare system due to understaffing and unmanageable workloads, causing unhealthy work environments with high stress, burnout, and fear among staff. The Ministry of Children and Family Development is urged to address the issue promptly, as it has been linked to the recent death of an 11-year-old boy who was not checked on by a social worker for seven months.
July 23, 2024
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