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Spotlight

CWLC has often spoken out in the media on areas of importance to our members. On occasion, we will respond to articles or statements, made in various media, on the many issues we advocate for. Read on below to see how CWLC has taken action on behalf of our members, stakeholders, the public and most importantly, the vulnerable young people we serve.

World Forum 2010
2010-05-06 15:27

It will challenge the global child welfare community to think about its work toward achieving the "Millennium Development Goals" and "A World Fit for Children" in the context of three global trends that have already begun to fundamentally alter the child welfare landscape and change operating assumptions.

Each year the International Forum for Child Welfare (IFCW) holds an international summit known as the WorldForum, which is co-hosted by one of its member organizations. (CWLC, represented by Peter Dudding, is currently the Treasurer on the IFCW Board of Directors.) The 21st WorldForum is being held in New York, USA and is being co-hosted by The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, and Mentoring USA. Last year, WorldForum 2009 brought several hundred delegates from around the world together in Jakarta, Indonesia where 32 different countries were represented.
 
The WorldForum 2010 Program Committee invites researchers, practitioners, service providers, youth and other interested parties to submit abstract proposals for oral presentations, panels, workshops and poster presentations.
 
Theme: "A World Fit for Children: Advancing the Global Movement"

Sub-Themes:
Promoting Healthy Lives
Providing Quality Education for All
Protecting Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Violence
Combating HIV/AIDS

 

Cross-Cutting Focus Areas:
Poverty, Hunger and Nutrition
Family Stability/Immigration/Migration/Mobility
Minority and Indigenous Languages, Identity, and Culture
Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Social Justice
Active Participation and Empowerment of Youth and Families

 
A variety of perspectives and approaches is welcomed, including, but not limited to, submissions that offer critiques, case studies, policy critiques, cross-national comparisons, cross-cultural intersections, and models. For further details on the WorldForum theme, please review the Concept Paper. All submission details can be found on the WorldForum website Call for Papers.
 
CWLC is part of the Program Steering Committee and is assisting with the development of WorldForum 2010. We are also currently working on a CWLC members-only event while at the WorldForum 2010. We hope to see you in New York!
 
*The official language used for WorldForum 2010 is English*
Your Children's Aid
2010-04-14 13:23

The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) released a report on the well-being of children in care.  The report makes recommendations for changes in three priority areas: services for Aboriginal children and families, adoption and youth growing up in care. Read the full report.

Hand in Hand
2010-02-25 17:21

The Ombudsman and Child and Youth Advocate in New Brunswick has recommended sweeping changes to the child welfare system on First Nations.

The Ombudsman called for the establishment of a single First Nations Child and Family Services Office that would provide financial and administrative functions to the three agencies, and made recommendations related to funding, governance, service delivery standards, training and accountability. He also delved into the deep-seated issues affecting First Nations communities, such as poverty, drug addictions, domestic violence, and the erosion of the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet cultures and languages.

Download the full report here.
Adoption of children from Haiti
2010-01-21 15:21

The current crisis in Haiti has raised concerns about the state of vulnerable children and youth in the country and Canadian international adoption efforts. Yesterday, CWLC sent a letter to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, to outline our concerns about the plight of children in Haiti. CWLC strongly recommends the creation of a Ministerial Working Group comprised of Government and Non-Government experts in child welfare to provide technical advice and support on these sensitive issues.  CWLC is pleased to share the contents of the letter. Click here to read the full letter.

 
Crisis in Haiti
2010-01-21 15:16

CWLC and our members are deeply concerned about the vulnerable children and youth in Haiti. If you would like to assist children and families in Haiti, please consider a donation to SOS Children's Villages Canada through their Haiti Emergency Appeal. 100% of all funds collected will help children and families in Haiti these funds will be matched by the Canadian Government for emergency relief in Haiti.

SOS Children's Villages Canada is a CWLC member and has been working in Haiti since 1979.