Province’s review of the child and youth residential service system is welcomed

Toronto (June 30, 2015) – Children and youth living in the province’s residential service system are struggling and in urgent need of better care, supports and protection, said Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth Irwin Elman in response to last week’s announcement by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to launch a review of the child and youth residential service system. An expert panel will lead the review and provide the ministry with recommendations by the fall.

“We know we can do better because children tell us so. We support the initiative by the province to review all children and youth residential services in Ontario,” said Elman.

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