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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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

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 JOURNAL
Developing a Model to Guide Openness Planning in Child Protection-Based Adoptions

December 2009 - THE VOICE
Sustainability Commission Announced

November 2009 - THE VOICE
November is Adoption Awareness Month

Fall 2009 - THE JOURNAL
Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy (SUDI). Can Child Welfare Make a Difference?

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

Summer 2009 - THE JOURNAL
Becoming Dynamic Facilitators of Change: Acting to Advance the Well-Being of Ontario's Children and Youth

June 2009
2008/2009 OACAS Annual Report

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

April 2009 - THE VOICE
Symposium: Building Bridges to Belonging

Spring 2009 - THE JOURNAL
Why Do Children Become Crown Wards and How Are They Doing?
A Study of Crown Wards at Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County

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

Winter 2009 - THE JOURNAL
It's About Time: Rethinking Our System of Care for Youth

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

November 2008 - THE JOURNAL
Special Edition: June 2008 Joint Conference

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

Summer 2008 - THE JOURNAL
Summer 2008

July 2008
Strong Families Creating a Strong Ontario

June 2008
2007/2008 OACAS Annual Report

June 2008
Paediatric Death Review Committee & Deaths Under 5 Committee 2008

March 2008 - THE JOURNAL
Winter 2008

December 2007 - THE JOURNAL
Fall 2007

September 2007 - THE JOURNAL
Summer 2007

September 2007
Domestic Violence Death Review Committee OACAS Annual Report 2006

June 2007
Office of Child and Family Service Advocacy Report We Are Your Sons and Daughters 2007

June 2007
Paediatric Death Review Committee & Deaths Under 5 Committee 2007

June 2007 - THE JOURNAL
Spring 2007

June 2007
2006/2007 OACAS Annual Report

February 2007 - THE JOURNAL
Winter 2007

October 2006
Ontario Child Welfare Eligibility Spectrum, Revised October 2006

October 2006
Bien-être de l’enfance en Ontario Échelles d’admissibilité VERSION RÉVISÉE – OCTOBRE 2006

July 2006 - THE JOURNAL
Summer 2006

June 2006
2005/2006 OACAS Annual Report

May 2006 - THE JOURNAL
Spring 2006

APRIL 2006
Youth Leaving Care Survey

September 2005 - THE JOURNAL
Fall 2005

June 2005
2004/2005 OACAS Annual Report

June 2005 - THE JOURNAL
Summer 2005

May 2005 - THE JOURNAL
Spring 2005

February 2005 - THE JOURNAL
Winter 2005

December 2004 - THE JOURNAL
December 2004

September 2004 - THE JOURNAL
Fall 2004 Special Edition OACAS 2004 Conference and Awards

June 2004
2003/2004 OACAS Annual Report

June 2004 - THE JOURNAL
Spring 2004 Special Edition Section 43 and Corporal Punishment

May 2004 - THE JOURNAL
Spring 2004

December 2003 - THE JOURNAL
Winter 2003-2004

September 2003 - THE JOURNAL
September 2003

June 2003
2002/2003 OACAS Annual Report

June 2003 - THE JOURNAL
June 2003

December 2002 - THE JOURNAL
December 2002

September 2002 - THE JOURNAL
September 2002