Brielle Morgan, Author at The Discourse.

Brielle Morgan

Mission

Work with youth, families, community partners and other journalists to tell stories about our child welfare system. Unpack complexity. Explore ways forward.

What I'm working on

Documenting an Indigenous mother's child-protection trial and human rights complaint. And leading Spotlight: Child Welfare — a collaborative journalism project.

‘Justine’ to get her girls back from foster care

After a three-year battle, this Siksika mom says she’s reached an agreement with B.C. social workers to bring her daughters home.

By Brielle Morgan

Telling your stories is our commitment

The Discourse is all about listening to and collaborating with community members. Here's why this matters.

By Brielle Morgan

‘You’re constantly drowning’ in cases and paperwork, says B.C. social worker

An illustrated look at a day in the life of a child-protection worker.

By Samantha Garvey, Francesca Fionda and Brielle Morgan

The verdict is in: We’re failing to invest in Indigenous families

MMIWG report and our latest investigation show that the state prioritizes funding foster homes over supporting struggling families.

By Brielle Morgan

B.C. paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say

‘We’re willing to give strangers just about anything to look after kids, but we have this blockage when it comes to supporting families,’ says professor.

By Brielle Morgan, Katie Hyslop, Cherise Seucharan and Tracy Sherlock

This Indigenous mom’s two-front fight might be gaining ground

‘Justine’s’ human rights complaint and trial could change B.C.’s child-welfare system.

By Brielle Morgan