Probably one of the most important issues we need to raise is that more than half of all Ontario parents that become involved with Children Aid Societies are completely innocent. They are not substance abusers, have not made poor parental decisions, have not abused their children and their cases are proved to be unsubstantiated and that kids in care are equally at a risk of abuse. WE DO NOT want to close down Children's Aid Societies we just want to improve child protection Services with accountability.

Why Legislation or Ombudsman oversight?  The legislation or oversight with amendments to the Ombudsman's Act we are seeking would allow children in dangerous foster care situations, in need or not in need of care help dealing with a Children's Aid Society. It would allow those who make legitimate complaints who were ignored get children care they deserve and finally it will give innocent parents an opportunity to have their cases reviewed by an officer of the Provincial Legislature who is independent of government, the CAS and political parties. The Ombudsman’s job is to ensure government accountability through effective oversight of the administration of government services. Why is CAS opposed to this? Many Children's Aid Societies are claiming deficits so why not offload administration costs of their so-called accountability and transfer complaints to the Ontario Ombudsman's Office and ensure better monitoring?

Do not be fooled by Children's Aid reports claiming enough oversight exists because it doesn't. Ask the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario, The Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth both of whom are Officers answering directly to the Legislature and any of the 18 Ontario MPP's supporting Children's Aid Society oversight. Now read the top left box of the Children's Aid complaint brochure. You can plainly see what can't be reviewed and how limited complaints can be. Requests for Oversight are reasonable, not attacks on good social workers or attempts to close Children's Aid Societies. Oversight will ensure safer, accountable and transparent Child protection services across Ontario and in some cases lead to criminal investigations. They have been entrusted to regulate themselves and these Non-governmental organizations (private corporations) have failed miserably.

What could the Ombudsman do? The Ontario Ombudsman could investigate decisions or recommendations by Ontario's Children's Aid Societies (C.A.S.). In many cases they would expose 'real facts' often hidden to protect the credibility and mistakes of those involved. It's been proven in Ontario Courts and Inquests that innocent parents have been imprisoned based on malicious or false allegations filed by Children's Aid Societies or their 'hired Guns'. But worse yet, those children can become permanent crown wards.