Judgement in trial

[Teagansmom]

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[innisfildaycare]

Why would you have to provide new evidence to appeal? Wouldnt you just be able to appeal because you feel you didnt get a fair trial the first time? You wouldnt need new evidence, you would present the same evidence? Sorry - I dont know much about the law regarding appeals and so forth but this just doesnt seem fair!

[torontokids]

Because her paralegal sucked and didn't present any evidence e.g. CAS's testimony. This was one of the things that would have cleared her possibly and she can't introduce this new witness on appeal.

[superfun]

I can totally imagine how hard it will be to get over paying this family. I'm not sure I could have been as rational, in your shoes. And also, that's so frustrating about the paralegal. Thanks for keeping us updated. I'll be watching for the link.

[kindertime]

I am sure that the emotional toll this is taking is still overwhelming, but I am glad that you have come to a decision. And having the time to decide how to proceed should you choose to sue the paralegal will hopefully help too.

I am also glad to hear that you intend to continue working on this. I think you may be the best advocate for reform because you have experienced one of the nasty sides of this system. I say "one of" because Toronto Children's Aid Society was in the news yesterday because they are failing to implement recommendations made by the coroner in the Jeffrey Baldwin case.

I will be waiting too for your link and will spread the word too.

[Teagansmom]

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[Teagansmom]

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[torontokids]

If I can make some suggestions it would be to decrease your fundraising goal. According to the statement, you owe the family $10, 000 + $3000. I understand you would have incurred other costs like your own paralegal fees etc but unless this is listed it may look bad on you. Some sites only allow you to keep the money if your full goal is reached as well (not sure about this one).

The heading could be better too...not sure of what though. Penalized for reporting is just not clear to anyone who is already not familiar with the case or people not in the business.

Also, I would change your picture to one of you with your kids or with DCkids (those with permission) and shots of your daycare/program. The photo although nice just seems so unrelated to the issue KWIM?

Lastly, I know your SIL wrote it but it is very factual and there is not a lot of emotion in the post. How has this effected you (aside from closing your DC?)

Just giving you suggestions so you could possibly be more successful in achieving your goal.

I am not on face book but perhaps this could be shared with ECE professionals, social workers and teachers, all who have a duty to report and this can impact them.

[Teagansmom]

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[5 Little Monkeys]

I hope this isn't creepy but I looked you up on Facebook and shared your status of what happened. I also put a link to your gofundme page with it!

With you going public, I'd suggest making your fb page private but that's just me! I hope this goes well for you...it's really unfair!!