Erin Ingard Rau

Proud mother and grandmother with the best life partner, business/financial professional

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

@CQualtro @MonaFortier @rosemarie_falk @LeahGazan  @JustinTrudeau  @PierrePoilievre Please Support Bill C-318 to support equal parental leave for families through #adoption and #surrogacy #timetoattach See you tomorrow in the parliamentary gallery! @Adopt4LifeON @PermanencyCAN

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

@mamabear_uv_3 Love and healing to Kai! 🙏

[Cindy Blackstock @cblackst]

To honour this day of learning and justice, the @spiritbear invites you to watch this animated film based on a true story of how children of all diversities are coming together to address discriminatory public services for First Nations children.

[Child Welfare PAC @ChildWelfarePAC]

Bill 237 goes to 2nd reading today- this legislation seeks to correct a long-standing administrative issue that leaves those raised in foster care with less privacy rights than juvenile offenders. Find out more: https://t.co/1bImm4RzK8

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

‘Language matters’ and we must ‘all work together to evolve the language and terms that we’re using. But what matters most is that we all keep talking. Our children need us to… and the urgency to act on their behalf is one we simply can’t disregard.’

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

As we continue to work and partner towards both a provincial and national Canadian effort that brings increased awareness and understanding of this issue, including the help that families and children need in order to heal from these traumas, it's impor...
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[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

Join us today to learn about the work of the Ontario Children’s Advancement Coalition (OCAC)!!!

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

Join us Today on our Facebook Public Page at 12:15pm for our Weekly Snack and Chat! This week we are speaking with Cheyanne Ratnam and learning about the Ontario Children's Advancement Coalition or OCAC

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

Thank you @ChildWelfarePAC and all those supporting this legislation for protecting our children's future!

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

Proposed Ontario "Fostering Privacy Fairness Act" passes first reading today, with bi-partisan support. Legislative protection of the #privacy rights for former youth in care, including adoptees.
via @ChildWelfarePAC
#onpoli #childwelfare

@JillDunlop1 @BobBaileyPC @MTaylorNDP

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

This is great news!

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

Proposed Ontario "Fostering Privacy Fairness Act" passes first reading today, with bi-partisan support. Legislative protection of the #privacy rights for former youth in care, including adoptees.
via @ChildWelfarePAC
#onpoli #childwelfare

@JillDunlop1 @BobBaileyPC @MTaylorNDP

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

"Looking back to all the times I reached out for help, only to be asked if this was an adoption breakdown, I can't help but wonder how things would be different if we just took that option off the table." https://t.co/3WznfwFRoy #adoptionawarenessmonth #adoptioneducation

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

May the momentum continue across the country! Great work @ChildWelfarePAC! Creating bright futures for all!

[Brendan Kennedy (https://bsky.app/profile/bkstar) @BKennedyStar]

Western University is the latest postsecondary institution to join @ChildWelfarePAC’s campaign to waive tuition for former foster kids: https://t.co/T8eWjn0UtZ

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

Congratulations to Adopt4life‘s Founder and Executive Director and to all of the other selected candidates. You are an inspiration and model for so many in the important work that you do everyday for children and youth!!! @Julie_Despaties @Adopt4LifeON #StandUpForKids @CAFDN

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

We've loved seeing all of the finalists chosen for the #StandUpForKidsCanada national award from @CAFDN - and we're especially happy about this one! Congrats @Julie_Despaties; your tireless passion for ensuring youth have everything they need to grow & thrive is an inspiration.

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

@tatumwilson He is adorable and looking so grown up in this pic! You two will have a wonderful time. Enjoy soaking up his baby cuddles, giggles, and many milestones you will get to be a part of!

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

You are not alone! Learn more!

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

Did you know Adopt4Life has a private Facebook group and hosts virtual gatherings just for our kinship caregivers?
For more information, reach out to your parent liaison!!

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

Each year I am inspired when I read of the good working happening across the country by those selected for the #standupforkidsaward. Proud and thrilled this year to have @Julie_Despaties recognized!!! Congrats to all!!!

[Interwoven Connections @interwovenca]

An outstanding group of individuals, working to improve outcomes for kids and youths! Congrats to all of the #standupforkidscanada nominees and finalists!
@CAFDN

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

Looking forward to this learning series!

[Cindy Blackstock @cblackst]

What is systemic racism? Why is it so hard to see and disrupt? Do good people discriminate? Why do others feel those affected are "complaining about everything?" Starting today, let's talk about First Nations systemic racism in my new twitter learning series #fairness4everyone

[Ontario Children's Advancement Coalition @ChildCoalition]

Since the beginning of July we have an additional 100 endorsements (740). #Shoutout to a couple of Children's Societies who have endorsed! @facswaterloo @CASofHamilton @HamiltonCCAS @HaltonCas! Do you support better outcomes for YIC? https://t.co/ujNEBq5EM6 @our_children #onpoli

[Cindy Blackstock @cblackst]

What is systemic racism? Earlier this year, I completed a Twitter learning series on #Colonialruleoflaw showing how colonialism is embedded in Canadian law. Read the posts here: https://t.co/aIglb2HBBV and watch for my new learning series on systemic racism coming soon.

[Erin Ingard Rau @epirau]

Very proud and excited for you on achieving this significant milestone! Looking forward to watching and support OCAC's continued growth and change leadership!

[Ontario Children's Advancement Coalition @ChildCoalition]

#Milestone We officially became an incorporated #nonprofit on June 4th, 2020. With the incorporation comes our new official name: Ontario Children's Advancement Coalition.

#ThankYou for your continued support re: leadership led by First Voice Advocates.💜 #TheJourneyContinues👣