2021 - Hamilton Child and Family Supports

Hamilton Children’s Aid Society creates innovative Youth Summer Jobs program rooted in empowerment and removing barriers to success

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society September 3, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, youth have been facing unique challenges related to employment, housing, education, and resource access. Youth in care have also been experiencing similar challenges. In response, the Hamilton Children’s Aid Society has started an innovative initiative: a Youth Summer Jobs program for former youth in care that empowers youth by removing barriers and…

Summer Camp program highlights

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society September 2, 2021

With camp season coming to an end, we are very excited to share with you the results of our annual Summer Camp program! Due to COVID-19, many camps chose to either close their doors for the summer or remain open as a day camp and run at limited capacity. Despite these circumstances, many children were…

Back to School 2021

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society August 5, 2021

The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton will be collecting donations of new backpacks and gift cards to be distributed to children involved with the Society, living with kin or in their own homes. Please consider helping these children start the school year off feeling confident and prepared. The following items would be greatly appreciated: New…

Special Fostering Info Night: Fostering Teens

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society August 3, 2021

We are looking for families who are interested in fostering teens to attend our information night! We are committed to ensuring that youth are placed in homes that match their respective race, religion and/or cultural background. To meet the diverse needs of our youth, we encourage applications from families of various ethnicities, cultures, and religions.…

We stand with the Muslim community

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society June 9, 2021

We are deeply saddened to learn of the vicious attacks on a Muslim family in London, Ontario on Sunday. Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out to the families, extended families, community, and all those who may be impacted directly and indirectly during this difficult time. This senseless act once again reminds of the xenophobia,…

#EveryChildMatters – A message from our Executive Director, Bryan Shone

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society May 31, 2021

The heartbreaking news that the remains of 215 children were found at a former residential school in Kamloops British Columbia is a reminder of the impact that colonization and child welfare have on Indigenous peoples, both in the past, and in the present. As a child welfare agency, we apologize for the role child welfare…

Now, more than ever, children need adventure

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society May 28, 2021

As the days grow longer and summer approaches, children start to yearn for the fun-filled days of summer break and parents start to seek out summer camp opportunities. We are so excited to be able to provide these opportunities this year! Unfortunately, for many children and youth involved with the Society, the possibility of attending…

Employment Opportunity (Summer Students)

UncategorizedBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society May 12, 2021

The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton was established in 1894 as a not-for-profit charitable organization, mandated under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act of Ontario, focusing on the well-being and protection of children. The Society is committed to the strengthening of families, while valuing diversity and promoting equity. We are dedicated to building a…

Virtual Job Fair

UncategorizedBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society May 11, 2021

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Ogwadeni:deo, The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton and The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand Norfolk are hosting a joint recruitment event seeking skilled and committed individuals to join our agencies as: CHILD PROTECTION WORKERSWe are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live…

Crown Ward Class Action Reaches Proposed Settlement

UncategorizedBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society February 23, 2021

The Government of Ontario has agreed to a proposed settlement for all persons who were alive as of January 22, 2012, who were Crown Wards in Ontario at any time from the period on or after January 1, 1966 until March 30, 2017 and suffered physical or sexual assault before or while a Crown Ward.…

Yearly Archives: 2021