A couple from an Innu community in Labrador is disappointed that a court has allowed their seven-year-old daughter to move to Newfoundland with the foster family that has been caring for her.
The couple, who live in Sheshatshiu, lost a challenge at family court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday to have their daughter stay in Labrador.
Bernadine and Ron — CBC News is identifying them only by their first names, to protect the child's identity — said the foster family has been good for their daughter.
But they are upset that the girl will be leaving later this month, when the family relocates to Gander on the island.
"I'm glad that she's getting more from her foster parents. I am really proud of her," Bernadine told CBC News. "She's doing really good now. [But] the hardest part is her leaving Labrador. I want her to stay here."
The child has a learning disability and speech problems and one of the foster parents teaches special education.
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The couple, who live in Sheshatshiu, lost a challenge at family court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday to have their daughter stay in Labrador.
Bernadine and Ron — CBC News is identifying them only by their first names, to protect the child's identity — said the foster family has been good for their daughter.
But they are upset that the girl will be leaving later this month, when the family relocates to Gander on the island.
"I'm glad that she's getting more from her foster parents. I am really proud of her," Bernadine told CBC News. "She's doing really good now. [But] the hardest part is her leaving Labrador. I want her to stay here."
The child has a learning disability and speech problems and one of the foster parents teaches special education.
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