Research* shows that broad kin networks are directly linked to better outcomes for children and youth in the child welfare system. Here are 5 reasons why child welfare is increasingly collaborating with community members to keep children and youth safe On September 5, 2020 / Adoption, African Canadian Families, Children, Featured, Kinship, Permanency Read more →
One Vision One Voice Phase III underway: Program Lead Keishia Facey tells us what’s next for African Canadian families On August 7, 2020 / Accountability, African Canadian Families, Children, Children's Aid Societies, Community Partners, Featured, Youth Read more →
OACAS Welcomes the Ontario Government’s New Vision for Child Welfare On July 29, 2020 / Accountability, African Canadian Families, Children's Aid Societies, Community Partners, Featured, Government, Permanency, Youth Read more →
OACAS CEO Nicole Bonnie named one of six finalists for the 2020 Lynn Factor Stand up for Kids National Award On July 22, 2020 / African Canadian Families, Children, Community Partners, Featured, Youth Read more →
OACAS Applauds the Cessation of Birth Alerts in Ontario On July 14, 2020 / Accountability, African Canadian Families, Children, Children's Aid Societies, Featured, Government, Indigenous Services Read more →
Join our Board of Directors On June 22, 2020 / African Canadian Families, Children, Children's Aid Societies, Community Partners, Indigenous Services, Youth Read more →
Personal reflections on recent events and systemic racism from Nicole Bonnie, CEO of OACAS On June 3, 2020 / Accountability, African Canadian Families, Children's Aid Societies, Featured, Indigenous Services Read more →
Ontario’s premier research study on child abuse and neglect has released its findings On March 4, 2020 / Accountability, Advocacy, African Canadian Families, Child Poverty, Children's Aid Societies, Featured, Publications, Research, Youth Read more →
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act is going to dramatically increase the number of kin families supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families. Senior Counsel Cheryl Buehler discusses how the new legislation will make this happen. On September 9, 2019 / African Canadian Families, Children, Featured, Kinship, Permanency Read more →
OACAS Welcomes Associate Minister Dunlop’s Launch Announcement for Child Welfare Modernization Engagement Process On August 23, 2019 / Accountability, Advocacy, African Canadian Families, Child Poverty, Children, Children's Aid Societies, Community Partners, Featured, Government, Permanency, Youth Read more →
