A Parent’s Guide to Child Protection Law in BC
Explains what happens if the Director of Child Protection has concerns about a child’s safety or plans to remove a child from the family home. Describes the child protection process for Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and families, including:
- collaborative (shared) planning and decision-making options to stay out of court
- what can be decided in court at the presentation and protection hearings
- a flow chart with an overview of the child protection process
- community services and legal help
- definitions of terms used in the booklet
See also: Keeping Aboriginal Kids Safe on the Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website
The information we provide on this site explains the law in general and isn’t intended to be used as legal advice for specific legal problems. Because each person’s legal issue is different, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. See Where can I get legal advice? to find legal services.
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