Children’s Aid Societies are rooted in their communities and are continuously looking for new ways to provide important and relevant information to the people who use their services and the broader community. OACAS works with and provides services to member agencies to help keep their communities informed and work to increase public knowledge on the services of Children’s Aid and their role in keeping children and families safe.
OACAS and its member Children’s Aid Societies are increasing public knowledge around reporting suspected abuse and neglect. We are working with schools, police, childcare providers, doctors and nurses and other professionals who work closely with children, to find innovative ways to share information and provide further education on child safety.
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Ontario Government Child Welfare Online Survey
The government’s Provincial Child Welfare, Adoption and Residential Services Survey launched August 30, 2019. Government is seeking input from those involved with child...
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Jean Samuel, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at OACAS, talks about the significance of her new position for child welfare in Ontario
Your position as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a new one at OACAS. What is the significance of this position for...
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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.
The child welfare sector has been identifying kin families as a placement option for children and youth who can’t live with their immediate...
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