Seriously hurt foster child can't find home
Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2009 | 3:30 PM MT
CBC News
A child who was seriously hurt in foster care is ready to be released from hospital but a suitable home hasn't been found for the child, RCMP said Friday.
The boy, now 18 months old, requires foster parents who can look after him given his medical condition, said Sgt. Patrick Webb.
The child fell into a coma in March following an incident in Strathmore, 40 kilometres east of Calgary. The exact nature of the injury hasn't been made public.
After he was admitted to hospital, the child's mother told CBC News her son wasn't expected to live and that if he does survive, he will likely have severe brain damage.
Webb said the police investigation is continuing and no charges have been laid.
Alberta Children and Youth Services Minister Janis Tarchuk has ordered a special case review.
The province's child welfare legislation prohibits the identification of any child in foster care.
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