Duty to report

A mother complained to our Office that her son’s school didn’t notify the local children’s aid society (CAS) about allegations he made to his teacher that his grandmother had hurt him.

Issues: Duty to report; Rights (Safety)

A mother complained to our Office that her son’s school didn’t notify the local children’s aid society (CAS) about allegations he made to his teacher that his grandmother had hurt him. In response, we contacted the CAS, which agreed to connect with the school and arrange a presentation to school staff about their duty to report* under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.

* This link opens in a new tabEveryone has a duty to report. If you have reasonable grounds to suspect a child is being abused or neglected – and is or may be in need of protection – contact your local children’s aid society.

Learn more about the Children and Youth Unit which answers questions and takes complaints about child protection services.