Upcoming Panel Discussion: From Precarity to Security

The Border(ing) Practices project is hosting a forum titled, “From Precarity to Security: Navigating Pathways to Citizenship for Children & Youth involved in Child Welfare.” This event will feature discussions by legal experts, community advocates, and first-voice speakers who will discuss new Canadian federal policies and how they may affect children and youth in child welfare.

Danielle Ungara and Liz Okai will be representing CWICE on the panel on March 5, 2024, at 3–5 pm.

“As we mark social work week and month, we must examine the ways advocacy, legislation, policy, and practice intersect to ensure doors open more equitably.  We know social work leadership in child welfare is essential as we go through transformational redesign. In this forum we will reflect, share, and learn together about the numerous ways cross-sector allyship and multi-disciplinary advocacy efforts have been essential. I’m inspired to speak alongside distinguished guests, sharing their personal and professional experiences, to give you a glimpse of what’s on the current and future horizon of service” -- Danielle Ungara, BSW, MSW, RSW.

Panelists:

Moderated by Cheyanne Ratnam, CEO of Ontario Children’s Advancement Coalition

Danette Edwards, Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC)

Danielle Ungara, Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE)

Liz Okai, Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE)

Andrew Brouwer, Legal Aid Ontario.

Sarah Pole, Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY)

For more information, visit borderingpractices.com. 

Click this link to register: Precarity to Security: Navigating Pathways to Citizenship in Child Welfare Tickets, Tue, 5 Mar 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite

View the flyer: BP Policy Forum Flyer