The proposed settlement is not yet approved. The Court will be asked to approve the proposed settlement at the Settlement Approval Hearing.
Claims
Information to help you submit your Claim Form. You can submit a Claim now, but payments will not be made unless the Court approves the proposed settlement.
Who can submit a Claim?
Compensation may be available to people who were the subject of a Birth Alert in British Columbia between May 31, 1980 and May 8, 2026.
A Birth Alert was a communication sent by a child welfare worker from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), and in some cases delegated Indigenous agencies, to a hospital before a baby was born. The communication stated or implied that a person was pregnant and expressed concern that the child might need protection after birth.
The proposed settlement addresses the Birth Alert itself. It does not address interactions with MCFD or child welfare authorities after the baby was born.
You may be included even if:
- you were never told a Birth Alert was issued
- your child was not taken into care
- you no longer live in British Columbia
- you do not have records or documents
Step by step
Guides and support to help you complete and submit your Claim Form.
Step 1: Access a Claim Form
There is one Claim Form to submit. The fastest way to submit your Claim is to complete the form online. You can also download a copy. If you need a Claim Form mailed to you, call a Claims Helper at 1-833-632-6557.
Step 2: Get help with a Claim Form
Claims Helpers are available at no cost to help you:
- Get a Claim Form
- Understand the questions
- Fill out the Form
- Find resources for getting identification
Step 3: Submit a Claim
When you are ready, you can submit your completed Claim Form in the way that works best for you.
Online
Many people choose the online option because it is the quickest and easiest way to submit a Claim. It is important to understand you need to have all your information ready to start and complete your online Claim in one session.
You can mail your completed Claim Form and copies of your identification documents (do not send originals) to:
P.O. Box 3355
London, ON N6A 4K3
Fax
You can fax your completed Claim Form and copies of your identification documents to the Claims Administrator at 1-604-259-2225