Ongoing Duty to Report
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 Everyone has a duty to report child abuse, if you see or suspect child abuse is happening, you have a duty to report what you see to your Children’s Aid Society. Everyone, including professionals, those who work with children and those who have an ongoing relationship with the family or child, has a responsibility to protect children by reporting actual or suspected abuse. Click here to read more...
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What Happens When You Call a CAS |
 When you call your local Children’s Aid Society, a trained child protection worker will speak to you about your concerns and ask questions to assess the situation. Your local CAS will investigates the allegation of abuse and determines what action is necessary. Child protection workers use provincial standards and guidelines, Child Protection Standards and Tools in Ontario and the Ontario Child Welfare Eligibility Spectrum, to determine the type of support and service necessary to keep children safe. Your local CAS is available 24-hours a day to talk about your concerns, and the information you give, including your identity, will remain confidential where possible.
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Who Calls a CAS |
 Professionals and citizens call CAS when they suspect abuse or neglect. Families call CAS when they have difficulties managing their children. Children call CAS when they are encountering problems at home. Click here to read more...
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What is Abuse and Neglect |
 When a child is hurt intentionally, or when a parent or caregiver fails to protect a child in their care. It is against the law. It is a misuse of parental power and can lead to life long negative consequences. There are different kinds of child abuse physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. Click here to read more...
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Speak up for Ontario's children |
 OACAS and member agencies protect and promote the well-being of children and youth in Ontario. All of Ontario’s children need love, security and a sense of belonging. We can give Ontario’s children a voice. Join Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies in speaking up for Ontario’s children.
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