Publications

OACAS publishes many publications for our members, the child welfare field and the community. Publications and reports from the child welfare field, the government and other agencies concerned with the health, safety and well-being of children and youth in Ontario are also posted here. OACAS publishes information in different formats for our members, the media, our stakeholders, the government and various communities.

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May 2013 - THE VOICE
Children & Youth in Care Day, May 14, 2013

April 2013 - THE VOICE
National Volunteer Week, April 21-27

March 2013 - THE VOICE
Restoring hope: The power of social work

February 2013 - THE VOICE
Family Day, February 18, 2013: Supporting the strength and diversity of family

December 2012 - THE VOICE
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Children’s Aid Society of Thunder Bay sign unique memorandum of understanding

November 2012 - THE VOICE
Child Welfare Sector Releases Recommendations

October 2012 - THE VOICE
Who is responsible for protecting children? Everyone!

September 2012 - THE VOICE
OACAS congratulates all organizers and participants of YouthCAN’s 6th annual conference: SUCCESS, It’s a Journey!

August 2012 - THE VOICE
Experts encouraging more awareness of child psychological abuse

July 2012 - THE VOICE
OACAS supports youth advocacy efforts and giving voice to youth in care

June 2012 - THE VOICE
Celebrating Youth Achievement at the Clark Awards

May 2012 - THE VOICE
The Ontario 2012 Budget

April 2012
Working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Families who have Experienced Family Violence The Practice Guide is available in English and French. Order hard copies here.

April 2012 - THE VOICE
The Ontario 2012 Budget

February 2012 - THE VOICE
Family Day, February 20 – Supporting and strengthening families

January 2012 - THE VOICE
Happy New Year! 2012 marks the OACAS 100th anniversary of service to child welfare in Ontario

December 2011 - THE VOICE
Standing up for Kids - Toronto's Children Aid Societies recognize local heroes

November 2011 - THE VOICE
November is Adoption Awareness Month – Adoption is an option

October 2011 - THE VOICE
Post-Election - Speaking out on behalf of children

September 2011 - THE VOICE
Safety First: Back to school

August 2011 - THE VOICE
UN International Youth Day

July 2011 - THE VOICE
Drowning Prevention Week

June 2011 - THE VOICE
Clark Bursary Awards

June 2011
Fire Safety and Prevention: A Resource Guide for Child Welfare Professionals. The guide is available in English and French. Order hard copies here.

2011 Child Welfare Report: Children’s Well-Being: The Ontarian Perspective | Le bien être des enfants: La perspective Ontarienne

May 2011 - THE VOICE
The 2011 Child Welfare Report

April 2011 - THE VOICE
Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 10-16

March 2011 - THE VOICE
PHD Canada gives children in care a BIG HUG!

February 2011 - THE VOICE
Green Shield Canada helps youth transition to adulthood

December 2010 - THE VOICE
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

November 2010 - THE VOICE
Adoption is an option!

October 2010 - THE VOICE
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month

September 2010 - THE VOICE
Supporting youth as they head back to school

August 2010 - THE VOICE
Ontario's child welfare association appoints new executive director

July 2010 - THE VOICE
Youth in Care Need More Than RESPs

June 2010 - THE VOICE
Child Welfare Conference Puts Children First

May 2010 - Laidlaw Report
'Not so Easy to Navigate': A Report on the Complex Array of Income Security Programs and Educational Planning for Children in Care in Ontario

April 2010 - THE VOICE
OACAS releases Child Welfare Report "Your Children's Aid" - More needs to be done

Your Children's Aid Child Welfare Report 2009-2010 | L’aide à l’enfance , c’est vous | Rapport des Sociétés de l ’aide à l’enfance 2009-2010
The report on the well-being of children in care identifies the priorities for change and ideas about what more needs to be done in three areas of services: Aboriginal children and families, adoption and youth growing up in care.

March 2010

Critical Connections: Where Woman Abuse and Child Safety Intersect - A Practice Guide for Child Welfare Professionals in Ontario. The “ideas and practice guide” for service providers was launched on March 9, 2010 and is available in English and French.

March 2010 - THE VOICE
Funding for Child Welfare Services

February 2010 - SUBMISSION
OACAS Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs - 2010-11 Pre-budget Consultation - February 2010

January 2010 - SUBMISSION
Review of the Child and Family Services Act
Recommendations of the Ontario Children's Aid Societies

Special Edition 2010 - THE VOICE
"I Am Your Children's Aid"

December 2009 - THE VOICE
Sustainability Commission Announced

November 2009 - THE VOICE
November is Adoption Awareness Month

September 2009 - SUBMISSION
OACAS Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Regarding Bill 179, Regulated Health Professions Statute Law Amendment Act – September 2009

September/October 2009 - THE VOICE
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month

June 2009
2008/2009 OACAS Annual Report

June 2009

Building Bridges to Belonging: Promising Practices for Youth. OACAS launched a practice guide for child welfare professionals on building bridges for youth in care in June 2009. It is available online and as a hardcopy in both English and French.

June 2009
Paediatric Death Review Committee & Deaths Under 5 Committee 2009

April 2009 - THE VOICE
Symposium: Building Bridges to Belonging

March 2009 - SUBMISSION
OACAS Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Regarding Bill 133, Family Statute Law Amendment Act – March 2009

March 2009 - THE VOICE
Strong voices needed to advocate for the well-being of all Ontario's children

February 2009 - THE VOICE
Family Day in Ontario

January 2009 - THE VOICE
Funding for social services crucial to support families

December 2008 - THE VOICE
OACAS Applauds Government Plan to Reduce Poverty

December 2008
Pre-Budget Consultation: Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

December 2008
Greater Trouble in Greater Toronto, Child Poverty in the GTA

October 2008 - THE VOICE
October 1, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Campaign

July 2008
Strong Families Creating a Strong Ontario

June 2008
2007/2008 OACAS Annual Report