Nova Scotia's Department of Community Services is looking for outside help — once again — on an overhaul of the child welfare system that started six years ago. The province issued a tender on March 4 for a partner "to support new and emerging initiatives that advance child welfare." "So we're seeking help from outside professional services with expertise in project management and delivery, change management and with experience in social services redesign," Carley Sampson said by email. The tender is for between two and five years, and the winning bidder could also be called on to support work in the other two branches of child welfare services — child protection, and placement (foster care and adoption). Barkley said she agrees with the department that the child welfare system needs additional support, but she believes they're taking the wrong approach.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2021 09:00 UTC