CHFS 2216 Lecture : Marginalized Children.docx

• School: Nipissing University
• Department: Child and Family Studies
• Course: CHFS 2216
• Professor: Tom Waldock

Document Summary

Principles and relevant articles concerning children requiring alternative care. Article 2 (non-discrimination), just by the wording we use (i. e. marginalized children), we are reinforcing discrimination. We have a federal system and child welfare legislation is provincial, and we will have issues with discrimination due to our political position. We don"t want children discriminated against class, race, family origin, etc. Article 3 (best interest of the child), the concept of best interest is a fundamental concept. It is easy to make a connection in relation to this group of marginalized children because the system acknowledges this legislation. Article 12 (participation rights) children should be able to participate and have a voice in their own lives. If marginalized children don"t have a voice, this may be reason why they are considered marginalized. Article 16 (qc p. ) privacy article: the privacy of children in care (i. e. reading letters, monitoring phone calls, looking through belongings, etc. ).