May 14, 2013 To whom it concerns: Recently, I was alerted to a photo that was posted to facebook by Mr.

Angus Francis who is employed by the Highland Shores Children's Aid Society as the 'Manager for Service for Children in Care'. The photo is of an adorable baby girl set into a large pot and placed on the element of a real stove. At the time this article was written, the image was viewable by anyone on facebook.

I was absolutely horrified to ponder the mindset of someone who finds this material suitable for a facebook profile display photo. My mind then literally twisted with disgust knowing that this mindset is placed in such a position of trust, directly involved with the community's most vulnerable youth. Mr. Francis happens to be on the 'Sunshine List' of Ontario public sector employees. In 2012, he earned $121,260.68. This data is made public by the Ministry of Finance.1 If a social worker investigated a case whereby a baby was put into a pot and set purposely on the burner of a real stove that worker would be completely justified to question the mindset of the person who took and/or posted the picture, especially if that person were charged with caring for vulnerable children! Further to that, a diligent worker would not fail to assess the mindset of those who support and foster this type of behaviour such as those on Mr. Francis' 'friends' list. Beyond that, what is a person to think of the individuals who 'liked'

the picture that Mr. Francis posted? Highland Shores Children's Aid Society claims to be committed to restoring public faith, employing 'accountable' staff, and protecting all children equally. In fact, I was recently issues this personal promise by Mark Kartusch, the Executive Director at HSCAS at a public meeting where he admitted that children were harmed in the care of the CAS, further apologized for such and subsequently guaranteed a professional and extremely accountable approach by his staff at all times. Finally, I wonder whose child is portrayed in the image. Is this child safe? I believe an immediate investigation is necessary to determine this. Anyone who feels the baby in the image is at risk in any way, shape or form must report their concerns, as per section 72(1) of the Ontario Child and Family Services Act to the police and/or the Children's Aid Society. Please help ensure this child's safety and hold Mr. Francis accountable for his actions by demanding accountability for his very questionable behaviour while earning a hefty sum from the public purse in the name of vulnerable children. Your complaints regarding this very questionable behaviour can be directed to the Highland Shores Children's Aid Society Board of Directors AND Todd Smith, MPP(Hastings/PE) and/or Rob Milligan MPP (Northumberland/QW). Sincerely Brenda Everall 2-131 Main Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0 613-645-2103