[FLOCK DEBATE] Enhancing Trust and Reducing Stigma in Child Welfare and Foster Care
Topic Introduction: Enhancing Trust and Reducing Stigma in Child Welfare and Foster Care
This topic aims to explore strategies for strengthening trust and reducing stigma associated with child welfare and foster care systems in Canada. With over 50,000 children in foster care nationwide, these systems play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable families and children. However, concerns about systemic issues, including overrepresentation of Indigenous children, lack of transparency, and perceived stigma, persist.
Key tensions within this discussion may include: