The mother of a 15-year-old girl beaten while in the care of Child and Family Services says her daughter may never fully recover.
The teen was attacked in downtown Winnipeg in early April and remains in hospital.
Her mother tells CTV Winnipeg that she laughs and recognizes voices, but cannot fully speak or see.
A 15-year-old boy, who was also in CFS care, is charged with aggravated assault and aggravated sexual assault.
The attack prompted the Manitoba government to impose a ban on housing foster children in hotels, which will come into effect June 1.
The girl was taken off life support in mid-April and doctors only expected her to live a few hours, but instead she woke up a few days later.
Her mother says they are dealing with the situation day-by-day.
"We don't know what's going to happen," she says. "We've had complications since we've been here. It's been heartbreaking. She probably won't be the same."
Her mother says there have been some delays in her care because the hospital must get permission from CFS for medical procedures because the girl is still under their care.
Manitoba has about 10,000 children in care. The vast majority are aboriginal.
(CTV Winnipeg)
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