Regulation - LGIC

Enhance Oversight and Support for Children in Care in Adoption Placement Settings

Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 156/18
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA)
Summary of Decision:
Ontario Regulation 156/18 has been amended to require children's aid societies to conduct safety assessments, create safety plans where needed, and develop plans of care, for children in care in adoption placement settings.

These regulatory amendments come into effect on January 1, 2025. Consequential changes will be made to Policy Directive CW 003-20 for alignment.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The average net new cost to each society over 10 years is estimated to be approximately $2,704 per year and is estimated to result in a total annualized increase in regulatory compliance hours of 64 hours per year and 638 hours over a 10-year period.
Further Information:
Click to open  RR POSTING SUMMARY Adoption Placement Regs 17Apr24    (Download Adobe Reader)
Click to open CYFSA, O. Reg. 156/18, 50.1.1 Adoption Placements
Proposal Number:
24-MCCSS005
Posting Date:
April 17, 2024
Summary of Proposal:
The ministry is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 156/18 under the CYFSA that would require societies to conduct safety assessments and create safety plans where needed, and develop plans of care, for children in care in adoption placement settings. The ministry is also proposing to make related amendments to update Policy Directive CW 003-20 so that it reflects the new regulatory requirements. All proposed changes would come into effect on January 1, 2025.

MCCSS is requesting input on the proposal by June 3, 2024.

For more details, please see the attached draft summary.
Contact Address:
101 Bloor St. West, 6th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2K8
Effective Date:
January 1, 2025
Decision:
Approved

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