2011 QCCQ 14241, 2011 QCCQ 14241

Protection de la jeunesse — 113360 2011 QCCQ 14241 COURT OF QUEBEC CANADA PROVINCE OF QUEBEC DISTRICT OF [...] Youth Division No: 640-41-001369-112 DATE: June 21, 2011 ______________________________________________________________________ PRESIDING: THE HONOURABLE RENÉE LEMOINE, J.Q.C. ______________________________________________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: X, born on […], 1997 [SOCIAL WORKER 1] , Youth Protection Worker, duly authorized by the Director of Youth Protection A and Social Services A, working in A town, district A, province of Quebec Petitioner and A , residing and domiciled in town B, district A, province of Quebec Mother and B , residing and domiciled in town C, district A, province of Quebec Father ______________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT ( Sections 95 ( par.1) and 75 , Youth Protection Act, R.S.Q. c.

P-34.1 ) ______________________________________________________________________ [ 1 ] The Court was submitted a motion to review the situation of X, born on […], 1997, under

section 95 or the Youth Protection Act . [ 2 ] At the hearing, the mother and the child are present. Me Jean-Claude Latraverse represents the youth and Me Stephanie Lachance the petitioner. The father is absent, although duly served. [ 3 ] The mother and the youth agree with the recommendation of the petitioner to place X in a specific foster home, at her sister Y and her common-law spouse, Mr. C. [ 4 ] The evidence shows that the youth is doing well at the group home in D town.

She is attending school in the community without any problems. [ 5 ] In the meantime, since the youth no longer needs to be maintained in a structured environment, she will be transferred to a foster family until the end of the school year. She knows the foster mother, who works at the group home, and she is willing to stay there. [ 6 ] After the school year, she will move to E town to live with her sister Y and her common-law spouse. The assessment of the young couple is positive. They are involved in the life of the youth and of all other siblings.

They understand their responsibilities and are very motivated to take care of the youth. [ 7 ] The evidence reveals that it is in the best interest of X to be foster cared by her sister, who can be a positive role model for her. [ 8 ] FOR THESE MOTIVES, THE COURT: [ 9 ] GRANTS the motion; [ 10 ] DECLARES that the security and development of the youth are still in danger; [ 11 ] ORDERS the placement of X, born on […], 1997, in a foster family until her majority; [ 12 ] RECOMMENDS the foster family to be Y and Mr.C; [ 13 ] ORDERS the Director of Youth Protection to supervise all visitation rights and access of the parents and all contacts with the siblings;

[ 14 ] ORDERS the Director of Youth Protection to provide aid, counsel and assistance to both parents and the child until her majority; [ 15 ] ENTRUSTS the situation of the child to the Director of Youth Protection, who shall see to the execution of the enactment. __________________________________ RENÉE LEMOINE, J.Q.C. Me Jean-Claude Latraverse For the youth Me Stéphanie Lachance For the applicant Date of hearing: June 2, 2011