Resources: Care at Home
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Please use the following options to find articles and websites where safe parenting in Canada is discussed. These resources are provided to help you think carefully about what is appropriate for you and your family.
Please note that these are external resources that we have provided to assist you in your desire for more information and knowledge. We do not have responsibility/control over the content that these websites/articles/links are providing.
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"What Next?" Magnets
Cross Cultural Parenting Workshop has developed a magnet/sticker/card resource with helpful suggestions on what to do if you’re visited by Social Workers or Police Officers due to a report of suspected abuse/neglect.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT
An Act Respecting Children, Youth, and Families. This is Newfoundland and Labradors commitment to Children, Youth, and Families.
(Assented to May 31, 2018)
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"Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect"
Keeping children and youth safe is everyone’s responsibility.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, it is the law that every person immediately report suspected abuse and/or neglect for children (under age 16) and youth (ages 16 and 17).
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Government website.
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Children, Youth and Families Regulations under the Children, Youth and Families Act
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION.
(Filed June 20, 2019)
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"The Ten Causes of Child Neglect'
Article by Alan Collins. Published on September 11, 2017.
“The recently published NSPCC report “How safe are our children?” highlighted the rise of reported cases of child neglect in Wales.”
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"What is Neglect"
Article by By Amy Morin, LCSW, Published January 05, 2022 on VerywellFamily (an American Site).
“Child neglect is one of the most common forms of child mistreatment. It can affect a child’s physical and mental health and can lead to long-term adverse consequences.”
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Laws in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
To find resources connecting you to laws associated with parenting and rights and freedoms in your new home, visit the button below.