About this guide
This guide is intended as an additional support for Children's Aid Societies and child welfare workers implementing the Identity-Based Data Collection Initiative.
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About identity-based data collection
Identity-based data refers to socio-demographic information about people such as citizenship status, race, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Effective February 5 2018, Children's Aid Societies using the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN) will collect identity-based data under the Ministry of Children and Youth Services's Identity-Based Data Collection Initiative.
Additional supports from OACAS
- Identity-based data collection webinar recordingRecording of a webinar on Policy Directive: CW005-17 presented December 20, 2017. *Note: this webinar is currently unavailable but will be updated soon.
Disclaimer
This guide is intended as a supplementary resource for staff at Children's Aid Societies and Indigenous Well-being Agencies. It is not intended as an authority on social work or legal practice, nor is it meant to be representative of all perspectives in child welfare. Staff are encouraged to think critically when reviewing publications and other materials, and to always confirm practice and policy at their agency.