Appreciate @thetyee.ca for putting more eyes on this important story about how failed systems meant to support Youth in B.C. led to the vicious stabbing of an Indigenous boy on Vancouver Island.

@indiginews.bsky.social #spotlightchildwelfare #sd71 #mcfd

When I was hospitalized this summer, my 6-year-old son Bennett—autistic, ADHD, anxious, with a rare genetic condition—was taken from me despite medical warnings. He’s now in an unsafe placement, regressing and afraid. I’m fighting to bring him home. 💔 #BringBennettHome #MCFD #AutismAwareness #BCPoli

What Two Months of Government Custody Has Done to My Child Two months apart, and my son’s body is telling the story the ministry won’t. Bruises, weight loss, complications at his G-tube site—each ignored while bureaucracy hides behind “delays.” I’m fightin…

Two months. That’s how long my little boy has been trapped in a system that’s supposed to protect him.
He’s thinner, bruised, and quieter now. #BringBennettHome #MCFD #UnSilenced #JusticeForBennett

A Pattern of Harm: Documenting MCFD’s Failures in My Son’s Case When my six-year-old son, Bennett, was taken by MCFD while I was hospitalized, every safeguard meant to protect him was ignored. Medical teams warned the Ministry not to separate him from me — his …

I just published a new post on my blog:
“A Pattern of Harm: Documenting MCFD’s Failures in My Son’s Case.”

My son deserves better. Every child does.

#BringBennettHome #UnSilenced #MCFD #SystemicFailure #ChildWelfareReform #JusticeForBennett #AdvocacyMatters #ProtectOurKids #bcpoli #bcpolitics

Page 1 of formal letter dated October 24, 2025, from Darian Thomas to MLA John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia. The letter is titled Urgent Request for Assistance – Unlawful Removal of My Son Bennett and Breaches of Duty by MCFD. It outlines how the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) removed Bennett James Thomas without court authorization or evidence of neglect, despite professional confirmation that his care was safe and appropriate. Keywords: Bennett Thomas, MCFD, child protection failures, autism advocacy, parental rights, British Columbia politics.

Page 2 of the letter to MLA John Rustad from Darian Thomas describing worsening health and injuries suffered by six-year-old Bennett Thomas since MCFD’s removal. Details include untreated G-tube site, weight loss, bruises without incident reports, loss of therapy supports, and inappropriate increased access to an abusive parent. The letter cites violations of the Child, Family and Community Service Act and urges independent review and accountability. Keywords: MCFD breach of duty, child welfare reform, medical neglect, autism awareness, Bring Bennett Home.

Final page of Darian Thomas’s letter to MLA John Rustad, listing requested actions: ministerial intervention, immediate reunification with mother, accountability for policy failures, restoration of medical and therapeutic supports, and independent review of MCFD conduct. The letter ends with Darian Thomas’s signature and the statement ‘bring my son home.’ Keywords: Bennett James Thomas, MCFD accountability, child rights, disability advocacy, systemic reform, British Columbia government.

Today I sent a formal letter to MLA John Rustad, calling for urgent action against MCFD’s unlawful removal of my son, Bennett, and the ongoing breaches of duty that have endangered his health and safety.
#BringBennettHome #BCPolitics #MCFD #ChildWelfareReform #UnSilenced #AutismAwareness #bcpoli

A System That Failed My Son: My Letter to MLA John Rustad About MCFD’s Unlawful Removal of Bennett When MCFD took my son Bennett without cause, they shattered more than policy — they broke a young, and vulnerable child’s sense of safety. For two months I’ve fought to bring him home while the min…

Today I sent a formal letter to MLA John Rustad, calling for urgent action against MCFD’s unlawful removal of my son, Bennett, and the ongoing breaches of duty that have endangered his health and safety. #BringBennettHome #BCPolitics #MCFD #ChildWelfareReform #JusticeForBennett #bcpoli #johnrustad

My son Bennett was taken from me on August 28, 2025, while admitted to BC Children’s Hospital. He wasn’t unsafe. He wasn’t neglected. He was loved beyond measure. This is a system hurting the very children it claims to protect. And I will not stop until Bennett is home. #bcpoli #bcpolitics #mcfd

They Took My Son — and Then His Joy A small Paw Patrol watch became another thing the system took—proof of how love gets policed.

Every piece of comfort, even love, is now regulated by the Ministry. This is what family separation under MCFD really looks like.
#MCFD #bcpoli #bcpolitics #BringBennettHome
#BCChildren #BCAdvocacy #ChildWelfareBC #FamilyRightsBC #BCMom #BCFamilyCourt #JusticeForBennett #UnSilencedBlog #BCParents

The Complaint They Never Thought I’d File: Holding MCFD Accountable for What Happened to Bennett On October 20, 2025, I filed a 30-page formal complaint with the BC College of Social Workers against the social worker overseeing my son Bennett’s case. The document details a pattern of misinform…

They never thought I’d actually file it.
But when your child is harmed under government care, you don’t stay quiet — you build the record they hoped you’d never make public.

This is the complaint that holds MCFD accountable for what happened to Bennett. #MCFD #BCPoli #Bcpolitics #disabilityrights

Original post: They Took My Son While I Was in the Hospital — and I’m Not Staying Silent While recovering in the hospital, my vulnerable son was taken from my care by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Families like mine shouldn’t be torn apart by the very system meant to…

But when a system built to “protect” children starts creating the harm, you don’t stay quiet — you document everything.
This is our story. #BringBennettHome #UnSilenced #MCFD #bcpoli #bcpolitics #ChildWelfareReform #HumanRights

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Return it by Nov. 7, 2025, to memberservices[at]bcacdi.org

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#BCACDI #MCFD #AdminCosts #SocialServices #CommunityImpact #BCSector #Survey

Claire Rattée: 12-year-old girl found alone in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside -- No one intervened, despite reports of sexual assault and drug use Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

#BCConservative MLA Claire Rattee: 12-year-old girl found alone in #Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside -- no one intervened, despite reports of sexual assault and drug use

acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2025/08/clai... #MCFD #DTES #bcpoli

Conservative Opposition Slams NDP for Failing Youth in Care While $300K Was Spent on Swag Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Youth support rent supplements to provide up to $600/month for 2yrs - no payments have been made since 02/24 - frontline staff have received no direction. Meanwhile, #bcpoli govt spent nearly $300,000 on branded socks, bags, & flyers
acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2025/06/cons... #MCFD

Conservative Opposition Slams NDP for Failing Youth in Care While $300K Was Spent on Swag Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

#BCConservative Opposition Slams #BCNDP for Failing Youth in Care While $300K Was Spent on Swag

acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2025/06/cons... #bcpoli #MCFD

Conservative Party of BC Calls for Coroner’s Inquest in the Death of Chantelle Williams Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

#BCConservatives are urgently calling for a coroner’s inquest into the death of 18-year-old Indigenous youth Chantelle Williams, who tragically died under the care of Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family & Child Services, an agency of the #MCFD
acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2025/04/cons... #bcpoli

Conservative Party of BC Calls for Coroner’s Inquest in the Death of Chantelle Williams Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

#BCConservative Party Calls for Coroner’s Inquest in the Death of #ChantelleWilliams

acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2025/04/cons... #bcpoli #MCFD

‘Still wondering’: Family of B.C. teen who died in government care demand answers Chantelle Williams was in the care of Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services when she was found outside and unresponsive on Jan. 28 in Port Alberni.

Our new report finds BC’s frontline government social workers are understaffed, lacking training and unable to get timely access to community supports that hamper their ability to care for our most vulnerable young people.

Read the report: rcybc.ca/reports-and-...

#bcpoli #MCFD

@conservativebc.bsky.social MLAs Call for Immediate Government Action to Fix a Broken Children and Youth Disability Support System
#bcpoli #MCFD #BCConservatives

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New report finds MCFD’s child welfare workforce “undeniably in a state of crisis.”

Read No Time to Wait Pt. 2 here: rcybc.ca/reports-and-...

#bcpoli #MCFD #Workforce

Thank you #MCFD Minister Jodie Wickens for meeting with us to discuss strengthening professional social work services across #BC and improving child welfare services. Your support of professional regulation is greatly appreciated.

BC Greens Call for More Accountability for Child Welfare Services | The Tyee Following The Tyee’s reporting, Sonia Furstenau and Adam Olsen pressed the premier about increased oversight of MCFD workers.

BC Greens Call for More Accountability for Child Welfare Services | The Tyee bit.ly/3Gdq9G9 #MCFD #BCGreens #ChildWelfare #bcpoli

Surrey parents to wait another six months to regain cust... Here is columnist Glenda Luymes' article in today's The P...

Bayne family denied justice @marypolak #bcpoli #mcfd... ronunruhgps.blogspot.com/2011/03/here-is-columnis...

LETTER TO THE MCFD / Part 446 / For Love and For Justice ... An Open and Public Online Letter to Bruce McNeil (Directo...

#MCFD #baynefmly @marypolak Why remove a fragile infant from a loving home? ronunruhgps.blogspot.com/2011/02/letter-to-mcfd-p...

Baby Seized by MCFD Hours after Birth / Part 444 / For Lo... Tim Amey is the News Director at 895 The Hawk, Chil...

Baby Seized by BC #MCFD Hours after Birth ronunruhgps.blogspot.com/2011/02/baby-seized-by-m... @marypolak is this best for a Preemie who NEEDS to breastfeed?

#baynefmly @marypolak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj9Infbts30 #mcfd, you need to right this wrong.