Ontario's Ombudsman investigates child welfare agencies for housing children in hotels due to licensed bed shortage.

Ontario's Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, is launching an investigation into child welfare agencies using hotels and motels for housing children due to a shortage of licensed beds. Concerns focus on the safety, privacy, and comfort of these placements, especially for children with special needs. The inquiry will also assess the provincial government's response to this practice, which has been deemed a "last resort" by some agencies.

September 05, 2024
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