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First nations families can now apply for compensation in historic child welfare settlement Eligible first nations individuals removed from their homes between 1991 and 2022 can now seek compensation for discriminatory underfunding of child and family services
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The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has confirmed that the claims process is now open for the first two classes under the historic First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action Settlement. On April 19, 2023, the AFN along with the Moushoom and Trout Class action plaintiffs reached a final settlement agreement worth more than $23.34 billion. This agreement aims to compensate first nations children and families harmed by the federal government’s discriminatory underfunding of the first nations child and family services program and its narrow interpretation of Jordan’s Principle. The claims period for the removed child class and the removed child family class offi-
cially opened on march 10, 2025. This marks an important step forward in addressing long-standing injustices in first nations child welfare. Eligible individuals include first nations people who, as children between April 1, 1991, and March 31, 2022, were removed from their homes while living on reserve or in Yukon and placed into care funded by Indigenous Services Canada. Their caregiving parents or grandparents may also qualify under the removed child family class. Compensation amounts vary but are expected to range from $20,000 to $40,000 per eligible individual, with potential for additional payments depending on circumstances. Payments are issued only once claimants reach the age of majority. To apply, eligible claimants should visit www.fnchildclaims.ca or call 1-833-852-0755. The process requires valid
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government-issued identification and a mailing address. Direct bank deposit is available for those who provide account details. Free support is offered through claims helpers who provide trauma-informed, one-on-one assistance with completing forms online, over the phone, or in person where possible. This help also connects people to local wellness resources. Claimants have three years from reaching the age of majority to submit their claim. Minors can apply up to two years before turning 18, though payment is held until adulthood. Extensions of up to one year may be granted in special circumstances. This initial claims period covers only two of the nine classes under the settlement. Additional classes will open later after federal court approval. Claimants may qualify under multiple classes but will receive only one base
compensation payment. The AFN stresses that this compensation process is completely separate from ongoing work toward long-term reform of the first nations child and family services program. The settlement addresses past harms while reform efforts focus on preventing future discrimination. Important warning: no one should pay fees to file a claim or share personal information with anyone claiming to represent the settlement. Fraudulent actors may try to exploit the process. The official administrator, Deloitte, does not cold-call claimants. Report any suspicious contact to 1-833-852-0755 immediately. This settlement stems from a 2007 human rights complaint filed by the AFN and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. It follows years
of Canadian human rights tribunal orders recognizing systemic discrimination against first nations children. For many first nations communities, this claims process represents accountability for policies that led to thousands of children being removed from their families, cultures, and homelands. It offers a measure of justice and support for healing. The AFN encourages all potentially eligible individuals and families to apply and seek support if needed. Every claim represents a story of a child and family impacted by unfair systems. More information, including detailed eligibility criteria and frequently asked questions, is available at www.fnchildclaims.ca.
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