Update 1, Gitxsan Grandmothers Struggle with #ChildWelfare #Poverty #Genocide
Update on My Journey to Bring My Grandson Home As a Gitxsan grandmother navigating the complexities of the child welfare system, I want to share my experience and shed light on the struggles many Indigenous families face. My grandson is now 7.5 months old and has spent his entire life in care. This is a painful reality that many Aboriginal children endure, and the challenges I face grow heavier each day, especially when it comes to daycare and subsidies. Recently, I spoke with David, the fourth social worker assigned to my grandson Angel’s file in just seven months. He explained the process of the childcare subsidy after I reached out to the Childcare Subsidy office. David informed me that I would need Angel in my custody before I could receive any support. It’s frustrating because I’m merely following the instructions given to me by previous social workers. This back-and-forth is exhausting. David mentioned he tried to meet with me in December to discuss a “TCO”—a Temporary Custo...