Removed Child 
Family Class

The process is simple and confidential. You only need basic information to start your Claim. You do not need to provide child welfare records or share your story to submit your Claim for compensation.

Was your First Nations Child or Grandchild removed from your care?

If so, you may be eligible for compensation under the Removed Child Family Class in the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement.

Am I eligible?

Time Period

Removed Child Family Class Members who may be eligible to receive compensation include the Caregiving Parents and Caregiving Grandparents of a First Nations Child who was removed from their home between April 1, 1991, and March 31, 2022, by Child Welfare Authorities.

Location

The removal must have happened while the Removed Child or at least one of their Caregiving Parents or Caregiving Grandparents were Ordinarily Resident on Reserve or living in the Yukon. The placement must have been funded by Indigenous Services Canada.

Relationship

A Caregiving Parent is the Removed Child’s biological or adoptive parent, or First Nations Stepparent. A Caregiving Grandparent is the Removed Child’s biological or adoptive grandparent. They must have lived with and cared for the Removed Child at the time of removal and be the person the Child was removed from first if they were removed more than once.

Submission deadline

As an adult Caregiving Parent or Caregiving Grandparent, you must submit your Claim by March 10, 2028, regardless of the age of the Removed Child.
Claimants who are not yet adults may have longer to submit.

Read more about Age of Majority →

 Does not include

The Settlement does not include foster parents, Caregiving Parents or Caregiving Grandparents of Métis or Inuit Children, or Caregiving Parents or Caregiving Grandparents of Children whose removals took place in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Understand your eligibility →

Every person must submit their own Claim. The exceptions are:

  1. Claimants who are unable to manage their own financial and legal affairs due to mental incapacity
  2. Claimants who have passed away

In these cases, a representative may submit a Claim on behalf of the Claimant.

Learn more about representatives →

Questions?

Not sure if you’re eligible? Call the Administrator and ask to speak with a Claims Helper who can help you complete your Claim.

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How to submit a Claim

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Gather required documents

To get ready to submit your Claim, make sure you have:

  • A copy (photocopy, scan or photo) of an approved form of your valid government-issued identification (ID)
  • Supporting documentation (if required)
  • If you are not First Nations or not biologically related to the Removed Child, you will need to provide supporting documentation showing how you are related to the Removed Child (e.g., adoption records)
  • A mailing address
  • A bank account in your name, if you want to receive compensation as a direct deposit

Learn more about supporting documents →

 2. 

You don’t have to do this alone

If you need help, Claims Helpers are available to provide free, private, trauma-informed support. They can help you:

  • Understand your eligibility
  • Complete your Claim Form
  • Understand what identification (ID) and supporting
  • documents you need to include with your Claim
  • Connect with wellness supports and other resources

Claims Helpers can meet with you by phone, video or in person (where available).

To connect with a Claims Helper, email Generalinfo@Contact.FNChildClaims.ca or call 1‑833‑852‑0755 (toll-free) between 8 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)

Learn more about Claims Helpers →

 3. 

Submit your Claim

You can complete and submit your Claim online using the Claims Portal at Portal.FNChildClaims.ca

You can also download a fillable PDF or request a printed form by calling the Administrator at 1-833-852-0755.

Once completed, sign and date your Claim Form, and send it along with a copy of your government-issued ID and any required documents to the Administrator by email, fax or mail.

Learn more about submitting a Claim →

 4. 

Compensation

Compensation amounts and timelines vary, but payments may be up to $40,000 per eligible Removed Child. Some Caregiving Parents and Caregiving Grandparents may be eligible to receive a maximum of $80,000 in Base Compensation, depending on individual circumstances.

Compensation for Caregiving Parents and Caregiving Grandparents does not reduce the compensation available for Removed Children.

Learn more about compensation →

Free mental health and wellness supports are available 24 hours a day through the Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1‑855‑242‑3310.

Children and youth can also call the Kids Help Phone anytime at 1-800-668-6868 or text FIRSTNATIONS to 686868.

Ready to start?

Every journey is different. You can complete your Claim on your own or choose to work alongside a Claims Helper at a pace that works for you.

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