Who We Are and What We Do
The Children’s Advocate Office is staffed by a team of advocates, investigators, and administrative and communications professionals, who under the leadership of the Children’s Advocate work on behalf of the children and youth of Saskatchewan.
Our vision is that the rights, interests and well-being of children and youth in Saskatchewan are respected and valued in our communities and in government legislation, policy and practice.
Our mandate is derived from unique legislation, The Ombudsman and Children’s Advocate Act, which designates the Children’s Advocate as an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.
While we may conduct research or advise any minister responsible on any matter relating to the interests and well-being of children and youth, our efforts focus on the three main functions of the Office:
- Advocacy on behalf of a child or group of children to resolve matters through non-adversarial approaches.
- Investigations into any matter concerning a child or group of children, or services to a child or group of children by any government ministry or agency.
- Public Education to raise awareness of the interests and well-being of children and youth.
These three functions are all interconnected and support the overarching goal of the Children’s Advocate Office, which is to create systemic change for the benefit of the children and youth of Saskatchewan.