More reasons CLBC needs external review

More developments in the nightmare CLBC saga!

1. Families form new Facebook group:

• "Outside Noise - BC families for independent CLBC review"

Please join and invite all your other Facebook friends to join to show support for adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

2. CLBC Execs maxed out bonuses while cutting services, turning away adults & families in crisis

Thanks to the sharp-eyed reader who pointed us to this CLBC document showing that top executives at the troubled agency all received their maximum bonuses while cutting services, closing group homes and forcing residents into cheaper accommodations and denying supports to individuals and families in crisis. It seems that CLBC's policy structure actually rewards senior management for doing exactly what has caused the growing crisis in BC's community living sector.

• CLBC Executive Compensation Reporting

3. New CLBC CEO downplays concerns, says CLBC only failed to consult adequately in 15 - 20 cases

CLBC's new Interim CEO Doug Woollard didn't waste any time trying to curry favour with his boss, Premier Christy Clark, travelling to Victoria on Wednesday to try to deflect attacks from Opposition MLAs and members of the Premier's own caucus over her handling of the problems in community living.

Woollard took the unusual step of staging a CLBC press conference at the BC Legislature in which he stated that there were only 15 or 20 cases where CLBC did not adequately consult with families before changing their relative's living arrangements.

• Read a report by BC Local News on what Woollard had to say
• Read quotes from some of the hundreds of emails that MOMS has received in the past 15 months outlining serious complaints that CLBC has refused to address.

MOMS doesn't get paid a cent to support and advocate for families in our network while the CLBC CEO has a $230,000 paycheque at stake. Who are you gonna believe?

4. UPDATE: OK, here's yet one more reason:

CKNW: CLBC has spent thousands to try and polish its media image

"A government agency that needs millions of dollars just to help all of its clients is spending thousands on a media relations contractor.

"Community Living BC interim CEO Doug Woolard laid out the agency's financial needs today.

"Woolard says in order to meet the requests for services for everyone applying to CLBC would cost out between 51.5 million and and 65 million dollars.

"But CLBC has hired a media relations company for a maximum of $25,000, to help get its message out...." Read more