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May 14, 2013 - NEWS RELEASE
Recognizing the strength, bravery and resilience of children and youth in and
from care
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 - NEWS RELEASE
Helping children and youth find their forever families | Aider les enfants et les jeunes à trouver leur famille à tout jamais
OCTOBER 25, 2012 - NEWS RELEASE
Child welfare sector releases recommendations | Le secteur du bien-être de l’enfance émet des recommandations
OCTOBER 1, 2012 - NEWS RELEASE
Who is responsible for protecting children? Everyone! October is Child Abuse Prevention Month | Qui est responsable de protéger les enfants? Tous! Octobre est le Mois de la prévention du mauvais traitement des enfants
MAY 16, 2012 - STATEMENT
OACAS supports youth advocacy efforts and giving voice to youth in care
APRIL 16, 2012 - NEWS RELEASE
National Volunteer Week April 15-21- Recognizing Volunteers at Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies
NOVEMBER 2, 2011 - NEWS RELEASE
Adoption is an Option | L'adoption est une solution possible
OCTOBER 4 , 2011 - NEWS RELEASE
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month Protecting children is a community responsibility | Octobre est le Mois de la prévention contre les mauvais traitements envers les enfants La protection des enfants est une responsabilité collective
MAY 16, 2011 - NEWS RELEASE
Ontarians speak up on the well-being of children | Les Ontariens s’expriment sur le bien-être des enfants
APRIL 14, 2011 - NEWS RELEASE
Children's Aid Societies applaud Ontario Government changes for children and youth
FEBRUARY 18, 2011 - NEWS RELEASE
Media company sends big hugs to children and youth
JANUARY 19, 2011 - NEWS RELEASE
Youth in need receive boost after 21
NOVEMBER 12, 2010 - OPEN LETTER
An Open Letter to Ontarians
NOVEMBER 6, 2010 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Older Children Need Families Too
NOVEMBER 2, 2010 - NEWS RELEASE & BACKGROUNDER
Older children need families too | Les enfants plus âgés ont eux aussi besoin d'une famille
OCTOBER 5 , 2010 - NEWS RELEASE
Public education is key to protecting children | La protection des enfants passe par la sensibilisation du public
July 21, 2010 - NEWS RELEASE
Ontario's child welfare association appoints new executive director
May 4, 2010 - NEWS RELEASE
Children's aid societies ask the court to review budget process | Les sociétés de l'aide à l'enfance demandent aux tribunaux de faire un examen du processus budgétaire
April 14, 2010 - MEDIA ADVISORY
“More needs to be done” - Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies releases report on the well-being of Ontario’s children | « Il faut en faire plus »
L’Association ontarienne des Sociétés de l’aide à l’enfance publie un rapport sur le bien-être de l’enfance en Ontario
March 5, 2010 - MEDIA ADVISORY
Forum to address the issue of woman abuse and child safety
November 3, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE
Adoption is an option for children in care
Listen to the OACAS and ACO Press Conference | Media Kit
November 2, 2009 - MEDIA ADVISORY
PRESS CONFERENCE: OACAS and ACO launch Adoption Awareness Month in Ontario
OCTOBER 14, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE & BACKGROUNDER
Ontario’s most vulnerable children to be affected by government cut-backs |
Les enfants les plus vulnérables de l'Ontario seront affectés par les compressions budgétaires du gouvernement
Listen to the OACAS Press Conference
JULY 24, 2009 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Want to Adopt? The answer is closer than you think.
JUNE 17, 2009 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR
RE: State as mother; Critics say it's time to rein in child-welfare agencies, June 13
May 4, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE
1 in 5 Children May Need Mental Health Services | 1 Enfant Sur 5 Pourrait Avoir Besoin De Soins De Santé Mentale
April 20, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE
Appreciating Volunteers Working with Children and Youth | Le Travail des Bénévoles Qui Oeuvrent Auprès des Enfants et des Adolescents est Plus Apprécié que Jamais
OACAS' Response regarding the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth Report, 90 Deaths Ninety Voices Silenced
February 26, 2009 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR
RE Child Advocate Report
February 26, 2009 - LETTER TO MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT
RE Child Advocate Report
February 12, 2009 - NEWS RELEASE
More Families Need Supports During Economic Crisis | Durant la Crise Economique, Plus de Familles Nécessitent un Soutien
November 20, 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
Protecting the Rights of Children in Ontario During a Sluggish Economy
November 3, 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
Many Children and Youth Awaiting Adoptive Parents in Ontario | De Nombreux Enfants et Adolescents Ont Besoin de Parents Adoptifs en Ontario
October 19, 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
More Foster Families Needed in Ontario
October 1, 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
More than 27,000 Children and Youth Were in Care for Protection | Plus de
27 000 Enfants et Jeunes Sous la Protection des Sociétés de L’aide à L’enfance
September 4 , 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
Keeping Children Safe is Everyone's Responsibility
June 5, 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
Youth Present Report with Recommendations to Improve Well Being of Youth in Care | Des Jeunes Présentent Leurs Recommandations Pour le Pien-Etre de la Sous la Tutelle de l'Etat
May 21, 2008 - MEDIA ADVISORY
Conference on Collaborative Services to Children, Youth and Families
March 24, 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
Reduced Services and Supports for Ontario's Children and Youth | Moins de Programmes et de Services les Enfants Ontariens
March 10, 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
Keeping Kids Safe Over the March Break
February 18. 2008 - NEWS RELEASE
Foster a Snow Angel Event on Parliament Hill | L’Événement «Parrainez un Ange des Neiges» Se Tiendra sur la Colline Parlementaire
November 1, 2007- NEWS RELEASE
2,500 Children and Youth Waiting for Adoptive Parents in Ontario | 2 500 enfants et adolescents ont besoin de parents adoptifs en Ontario
October 21, 2007- NEWS RELEASE
More Foster Families Needed in Ontario | L’Ontario a besoin d’un plus grand nombre de familles d’accueil
October 1, 2007 - NEWS RELEASE & BACKGROUNDER
Child Abuse Remains a Major Problem in Ontario | Les Mauvais Traitments Infligés aux Enfants
Demeurent un Probléme Majeur en Ontario
September 7, 2007- NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Trillium Foundation Funding to Recruit Resources Families
September 4, 2007- NEWS RELEASE:
Safety Tips for Parents as Kids Head Back to School
August 3 , 2007- NEWS RELEASE:
OACAS Applauds Funding Initiative for Youth Education
July 18, 2007- STATEMENT:
Statement by Jeanette Lewis re: Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold the Mandate of Ontario CASs
July 18, 2007- NEWS RELEASE:
How To Keep Children Safe From Falling Out Of Windows
June 22, 2007- ANNOUNCEMENT:
McGuinty Government Creates Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs
June 21, 2007- ANNOUNCEMENT:
Office of Child & Family Service Advocacy Report: We Are Your Sons and Daughters
June 13, 2007- ANNOUNCEMENT:
Paediatric Death Review Committee Annual Report June 2007
June 6, 2007- NEWS RELEASE:
Youth In Care Make Recommendations to the Minister of Children and Youth Services
June 5, 2007- NEWS RELEASE:
Youth Education Champions Ron and Nancy Clark Receive the Outstanding Achievement - Community Service by a Volunteer Award
May 2007 - ANNOUNCEMENT:
National Survey of Canadians' Knowledge of the Law on Physical Punishment of Children (Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada) Conducted by PR Exchange
April 4, 2007- NEWS RELEASE:
Children's Aid Societies Are Addressing the Auditor General's Recommendations | Les Sociétés de l’aide à l’enfance prennent les mesures nécessaires pour mettre en place les recommandations du vérificateur général de l’Ontario
March 29, 2007- EDITORIAL:
CAS Children in Group Homes Deserve Equal Opportunities
December 5, 2006 - NEWS RELEASE:
Children’s Aid Societies Take Action on Auditor-General’s Recommendations
October 26, 2006 - NEWS RELEASE:
Mayor David Miller, other Toronto personalities use their voices to help prevent child abuse and neglect
October 26, 2006 - NEWS RELEASE:
Mayor David Miller, Other Toronto Personalities to Use Their Voices to Stop Child Abuse & Use Your Voice Award: Toronto-area Doctor Honoured for Helping the City's Most Vulnerable Youth
October 23, 2006 - EDITORIAL:
In Defence of Child Welfare Workers
October 11, 2006 - NEWS RELEASE:
Celebrate Foster Parents During Canadian Foster Family Week, October 15-21, 2006.
October 4, 2006 - NEWS RELEASE:
Survey Reveals Why Ontarians Don't Report Child Abuse
December 15, 2005 - NEWS RELEASE:
Ontario's Children's Aid Societies are Highly Regulated and Accountable
September 27, 2005 - NEWS RELEASE:
More than Half of Ontarians Surveyed Would Not Report Suspected Child Abuse
July 2005 - ANNOUNCEMENT:
Report: Finding a Third Option: The Experience of the London Child Protection Mediation Project
The results of a pilot project testing the feasibility of child protection mediation in London, Ontario, Canada. Funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Department of Justice and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
April 1 , 2005 - NEWS RELEASE:
Adoption Disclosure Bill Upholds Fundamental Human Rights
April 1 , 2005 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Adoption Disclosure Bill Upholds Fundamental Human Rights
April 1 , 2005 - ANNOUNCEMENT:
Ministry of Children and Youth Services' Report on the 2005 Review of the Child and Family Services Act
November 26 , 2004 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
A Balanced Budget – At What Cost?
October 17 , 2004 - NEWS RELEASE:
Canadian Foster Family Week
October 1 , 2004 - NEWS RELEASE:
Purple Ribbon Campaign to publicize the need for awareness of child abuse and neglect
June 25, 2004 - ANNOUNCEMENT:
Cathy Dyer wins the Child Welfare League of Canada's Youth Leadership Award!
May 25, 2004 - NEWS RELEASE:
Ontario Minister of Children and Youth Services Opens OACAS Conference
May 17, 2004 - NEWS RELEASE:
OACAS Hosts their 2004 conference "In the Best Interests of the Child"
June 16, 2004 - ANNOUNCEMENT:
First Report of the Paediatric Death Review Committee is released
January 30 , 2004 - NEW RELEASE:
OACAS responds to the Supreme Court decision re: Section 43
December 15 , 2003 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
RE: Queen's Park neglect fuels poverty by Jeanette Lewis
October 9, 2003 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
RE: Tories waging a sinister war on women by Jeanette Lewis
October 7, 2003 - NEWS RELEASE:
Purple ribbon campaign to publicize the need for awareness of child abuse and neglect
October 6, 2003 - ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Positive Parenting Package created by the Children's Aid Society of London-Middlesex is now online.
September 12, 2003 - ANNOUNCEMENT:
OACAS puts the Ontario Child Welfare Eligibility Spectrum online