Child Protection (MCFD)
Urgent representation when the Ministry is involved.
When a social worker with the Ministry of Children and Family Development is investigating you or your family, getting legal advice early — before the next conversation — can change the outcome.
Get a Lawyer Before the Next Conversation
When a social worker working for the Ministry of Children and Family Development investigates you or your family member, it is critically important that you contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Broad Powers Under the CFCSA
The Child, Family and Community Service Act provides social workers with broad powers, including the power to remove a child from parents without warning and place a child in foster care.
Time Limits Matter
The Child, Family and Community Service Act has important time limits in place. Children are returned to parents either by the courts or through collaborative work with the Ministry. It is important for parents to know their rights in order to navigate the court and collaborative processes during this most difficult time.