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  

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, Child Welfare Agencies, Children, Community Partners, Featured, Government, Permanency, Youth  

Children’s Aid Societies and schools across the province DRESS PURPLE on October 24 to speak up for every child and youth’s right to safety and well-being

On October 23, 2018   /   Accountability, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Poverty, Child Welfare Agencies, Children, Community Partners, Featured, Government, Permanency, Publications, Youth  

Ontario’s kin families celebrated during Kin Awareness Week

On September 28, 2018   /   Child Welfare Agencies, Children, Featured, Kinship, Permanency, Youth  

Youth celebrate Youth in Care Day at Toronto City Hall – and push for more opportunities to make their voice heard

On May 28, 2018   /   Accountability, Advocacy, African Canadian Families, Child Poverty, Child Welfare Agencies, Children, Community Partners, Featured, Government, OACAS Events, Permanency, Youth  

Finding the right adoptive family for a child in care is one of the most challenging parts of an adoption worker’s job. It is also one of the most rewarding.

On November 24, 2017   /   Adoption, Child Welfare Agencies, Featured, Permanency  

November is Adoption Awareness Month

On October 30, 2017   /   Adoption, Child Welfare Agencies, Children, Featured, Permanency, Youth  

“Kin” family homes are a key placement option for children and youth whose families are struggling.

On September 27, 2017   /   Child Welfare Agencies, Children, Featured, Kinship, Permanency, Youth  

How kinship families are improving child welfare outcomes for children and families in Ontario

On September 27, 2017   /   Child Welfare Agencies, Indigenous Services, Kinship, Permanency  

Be the One: Meaghan Martin talks about her drive to “Be the One” for others as a way to thank her foster parents

On April 27, 2017   /   Child Welfare Agencies, Featured, Permanency, Youth