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Each November, we recognize Adoption and Permanency Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of lifelong connections, belonging, and permanency for children and youth across Ontario. This year, child welfare organizations across the province are focusing on the lifelong journey of permanency and the critical role of continued learning. The message is

Halloween is upon us! It’s simple to understand why kids eagerly anticipate this night every year given the costumes, candy, and excitement of trick-or-treating. However, a doorbell that never stops ringing, busy streets, and dark evenings can also pose some threats to kids and dogs.  Fortunately, a small amount of planning goes a long way. These

On October 29th, 2026, organizations across Ontario will come together to recognize Dress Purple Day, a provincial awareness campaign that highlights the important role communities play in supporting children, youth, and families. Strong families are built through strong community connections, and helping children and families thrive is a shared responsibility. This year’s theme, It Takes

Foster caregivers play a vital role in supporting children and youth who are unable to remain safely in their own homes due to child protection concerns. By opening their hearts and homes, foster families provide a stable, caring, family-based environment where children can feel supported while their family works toward reunification or a permanent plan

This National Bullying Prevention Month, we are shedding light on a stark reality facing Canada’s youth: bullying is not a rite of passage, but a profound crisis. Recent data reveals that 71% of Canadian students aged 12 to 17 report experiencing at least one form of bullying in the past year, with 42% of those

As a new school year begins, families are often balancing excitement, nerves, new routines, and busy schedules. Back-to-school season is a great opportunity to reconnect with your child, establish healthy habits, and create a supportive environment that helps them succeed both academically and emotionally. Ease Into New Routines Returning to school after summer can be

This summer, a coalition of Toronto organizations including the Catholic Children’s Aid Society, Toronto Community Housing, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto Police Service, and the City of Toronto, with support from the Office of the Chief Coroner, are coming together to launch Safe Kids, Strong Communities — a citywide campaign focused on creating a

We are proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Crigger as the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS). For Kevin, this appointment is more than a new leadership role—it is the continuation of a journey that began with CCAS more than four decades ago. As

Children and Youth in Care Day is a moment to recognize, uplift, and stand alongside the children and youth who are part of, and have come from, the child welfare system. At the Catholic Children’s Aid Society (CCAS), it is also a day to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every young person in our care