I appreciate that the legislation provides for plan of care. The department has had workshops, briefings and meetings in communities to encourage communities to establish these committees. But I think even then we’re talking...Plan of care speaks to dealing with after the situation that would arise and children coming into child protection issues. I think what we need to do and what I’d like to do as a Minister is to see if we could support the families and perhaps children that face risk and help them so that they don’t have to come into these situations. There are programs available. We have them in Yellowknife, Hay River, Simpson and I understand there’s one starting in Inuvik. I think that’s where we need to go. I understand that, with this program, we meet with families who are expecting children who are at risk and to support the families so that there is less chance of them going into a child protection situation. I am interested in seeing if we can strengthen that program. I would look forward to working with the Members in that regard. Thank you.
Sandy Lee on Committee Motion 1-16(3): Strategy To Improve The Health And Social Services Programs In Small And Remote Communities Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 1-16(3): Strategy To Improve The Health And Social Services Programs In Small And Remote Communities Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 15th, 2009
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