Child abuse and neglect does not just take place in the home. Download, Print and get signatures on this petition to bring accountability to child-welfare in Ontario.

This petition will put pressure on the Government of Ontario to add lines in the child protection legislation which would let current or former foster kids and their supporters press provincial offence charges against the authorities when they abuse, neglect or contravene sections of the law.

Download the Petition

You can download a copy of the petition here

http://fostercarenews.blogspot.com/2009/04/ontario-draft-petition-for.html

the impact

The impact such changes to the law could have would be to strengthen the voices of children and youth in care, and show them that they are not powerless as wards of the Crown.