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Between Policy and Practice because the repeated evidence of noncompliance cited in this In Mark’s case, the Advocate recommends: investigation illustrate that MSS staff did not take • That MSS conduct a review and amend its policies the time to follow policy and provide Mark and his pertaining to the investigation of foster homes to family with the services to which they were ensure that investig [...] The principles outline the rights of children and youth and state that In the aftermath of Mark’s death, the foster children and youth are entitled to have their continued on page 8 6 Saskatchewan Children and Youth First Touchstones of Hope for Indigenous Principles Children, Youth and Families We believe that all children and youth in The Touchstone of Hope principles are meant to be Saskatchewa [...] MSS and Sturgeon Lake CFSI were given the opportunity to review and provide comments on This investigation provides an opportunity to tell the facts outlined in this investigation to ensure Mark’s story, acknowledge and learn from the the report fairly and accurately captured the past, make recommendations to redress the history of Mark’s case. [...] If to the support of extended family and the the home of the extended family is to be separation of the couple. [...] The Agreement outlines the reason for child and family services involvement Extended family are relatives, and identifies the tasks and outcomes to be members of the child’s band, achieved by the parents and MSS staff.