If a children's aid society believes a child needs protection because of neglect or abuse, or believes that a child is at risk of suffering harm, it can start a court application called a protection application.
A children's aid society may remove a child from his or her family, either temporarily or permanently. A children's aid society can also ask the court to allow it to supervise a child's care while the child is left with his or her parents, or other members of the child's family or community.
Once a court case has started, the court may direct the Office of the Children's Lawyer to assign a lawyer to represent the child. In child protection cases, the Office must assign a lawyer if requested by the court.
A children's aid society may remove a child from his or her family, either temporarily or permanently. A children's aid society can also ask the court to allow it to supervise a child's care while the child is left with his or her parents, or other members of the child's family or community.
Once a court case has started, the court may direct the Office of the Children's Lawyer to assign a lawyer to represent the child. In child protection cases, the Office must assign a lawyer if requested by the court.
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