Judgement in trial

[Wonderwiper]

Is there a way to push for more support from CAS? Sue them for not standing up for you and defending their own policies....that would get some attention!

I think if you can get media interest you may be able to find a lawyer to take your case pro bono....seems like it could be precedent setting.

[Teagansmom]

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[Discoveries]

Many providers advertise on Kijiji, maybe you could reach some more providers by posting your story on a number of different cities. The more people that are aware, the greater the chance of gathering more support.

[superfun]

What about online fundraising like go fund me? I don't know much about these things, but maybe enough of us could give a little bit to help you hire a lawyer?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I just feel horrible for you teagansmom!! You are being put in a very unfair situation. You should not be punished for reporting something that you were honestly worried about and made without malice. I am just so shocked that the judge ruled that!!

There are many many people who report to CFS (in MB it's Child and Family Services) daily and they are not sued. It is not up to the public to determine if abuse is happening and the judge should know that!! It is up to the public to watch out for children who may be possibly abused and report it and than CFS needs to investigate.

Know that you did the right thing!!! I am so sorry you are being punished for it though!! That judge needs to be fired!

[torontokids]

They actually teach you in school that it is not your job to find out if the abuse is happening but to make the call as this is the CAS's job

[5 Little Monkeys]

I'm having a brain fart and it's totally off topic but what does the A stand for in CAS?

[babydom]

Children's Aid Society

[5 Little Monkeys]

Thank you!! I would have never guessed that lol

[cfred]

I would absolutely be contacting the media with this. I've never in my life heard of something like this. Unbelievable! As childcare providers we are legally bound to report concerns to CAS!!! I know you're not ECE, but I would assume that goes for anyone in a position of trust with children. Wow.....what an absolutely shitty family. I'm really, really sorry.