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Child Welfare Data Collection Survey

We are collecting this information for the Métis Family Centered Program to learn more about Métis families who have had contact with Children’s Aid Societies. Right now, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) does not have much information about Métis families, children, or youth involved in the child welfare system. Your participation is completely voluntary. Everything you share will be kept private and confidential.

By sharing this information, you are helping the MNO understand how Métis families experience the child welfare system and what kinds of supports are needed across the province. The information will be used to improve programs and advocate for better supports and changes for Métis families, children, and youth.

Please note: This survey is designed to collect information on citizens in Regions 2-9.

*Note on sensitive content* Some questions may bring up strong feelings about family, caregiving, or child welfare experiences. Please take care — you can skip questions or stop at any time. If you need support please contact the following:
Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868)
Hope for Wellness (for Indigenous Peoples – status or non-status (1-855-242-3310)
Talk 4 Healing (for Indigenous women-status or non-status(1-855-554-4325).
9-8-8 Crisis Helpline (Phone: 9-8-8)

Your voice matters — thank you for sharing your experiences.
1.Are you an MNO Citizen?(Required.)
2.Where do you live (City/Town)?(Required.)
3.How many children and/or youth do you have (0-18)?(Required.)
4.Have you or your family ever been involved with any Children's Aid Society as clients?(Required.)
5.When were you or your family last involved with Children's Aid Society as clients?
6.Are your children/youth living with you or someone else?
7.What agency were/are you involved with? i.e. Durham Children's Aid Society
8.What were/are the Children's Aid Societies concerns?
9.In your own words, please tell us about your involvement with the Children's Aid Society.
10.What kind of services or support would be/have been helpful for you during you or your family's involvement with a Children's Aid Society?

For example: help finding services, accessing MNO programs (Mental health and addictions, Metis Family Wellbeing), support during case conferences, help understanding the process, etc.
11.Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
We appreciate your participation and thank you for sharing some of your story.

Please take care of yourself, if you need support please contact the following:

Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868)
Hope for Wellness (for Indigenous Peoples – status or non-status (1-855-242-3310)
Talk 4 Healing (for Indigenous women-status or non-status(1-855-554-4325).
9-8-8 Crisis Helpline (Phone: 9-8-8)