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First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
The first Claims Period for the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement opened on March 10, 2025. Class Members of the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class can now submit a Claim for compensation. Learn more about the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class.
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
The Federal Court has approved the Settlement Agreement and the Claims Process for the first two Classes, the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class. Compensation is not yet available. The Claims Period will open on March 10, 2025.
Free mental health and wellness supports are available 24 hours a day through the Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310.
All Classes in the Settlement Agreement
Nine Classes are included in this Settlement. The Claims Period is open for the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class. Claimants who may be eligible for more than one Class will have to submit separate Claim Forms when the Claims Period opens for each Class.
Connect with a Claims Helper
Claims Helpers can help you complete your Claim Form, learn how to obtain identification and share information about cultural, community, or wellness resources and supports.
For this free support, you can call 1‑833‑852‑0755 (toll-free) between 8 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). Ask for a Claims Helper today.
What to expect from eligibility decision letters
It has been six months since the Claims Period opened for the Removed Child and Removed Child Family Classes. So far, nearly 50,000 Claims have been received, and eligibility decision letters are being sent out for the Removed Child Class.
What we heard: Settlement National Survey
From July to September 2024, the Administrator gathered feedback from potential Class Members through a national survey to find out about their awareness and understanding of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement, and to learn about possible barriers to participating, how much support they would need and how they prefer to communicate.
Important notice: Mail service delays in communities affected by wildfires
We are closely monitoring the ongoing wildfire situation across Canada and recognize the significant impact it’s having on many First Nations communities. In some communities, wildfires have resulted in emergency measures, such as evacuation orders and impacts to public services, including mail delivery through Canada Post.
What you need to know
What to expect
Information is available to help you understand the Settlement.
