We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Opinion: End of birth alerts only the first step in reforming child welfare system Back to video Birth alerts have disproportionately targeted Indigenous women and have often led to the apprehension of the newborn into state care. Women have been targets for birth alerts if they were ever involved with Child and Family Services, including if they were themselves in care. The information provided to support a birth alert has also relied on women’s histories without consideration of her current circumstances, leading to unnecessary investigations and apprehensions.