Hamilton, ON – On Friday, local MPP Neil Lumsden met with the team at Hamilton Child and Family Supports (formerly The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton) to recognize the work that’s happening as a result of receiving a two-year, $160,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This grant, awarded…
Hamilton, ON – October 2, 2024 – Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of ten new Smilezones at their family centre. These vibrant and welcoming spaces have been created to enhance the experience of children, youth, and families who rely on the services of HCFS. Generously donated by…
Big Brothers Big Sisters is partnering with Hamilton Child and Family Supports (formerly Hamilton CAS) to provide 1:1 Mentoring to children and youth involved in care in the Hamilton area. The Community Matching Program pairs an adult mentor with a young person currently involved with Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS). Matches are made with…
Hamilton Child and Family Supports will once again be collecting donations of new back to school supplies to be distributed to children involved with our organization and living with kin or in their own homes. The Back-to-School drive will assist families with the stress and financial burden of purchasing school supplies in time for September. Please…
OACAS initiative highlights critical shortage Hamilton – Like many communities across the province, Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS) is in urgent need of foster caregivers. To address this need, the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) has developed the provincial ‘There to Care’ Campaign, an initiative that aims to underscore the vital role…
Youth Voices Driving Positive Change at Hamilton Child and Family Supports Hamilton – On the 10th anniversary of Children and Youth in Care Day, Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS), formerly known as Hamilton Children’s Aid Society, is honored to celebrate along with children and youth in care. We acknowledge the amazing skills and potential…
Hamilton Child and Family Supports (formerly The Hamilton Children’s Aid Society) is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors and Board committees beginning June 2024. It’s an exciting time to be involved with the organization as it goes through transformational change. Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS) recently launched a new name and logo after…
Hamilton – After extensive feedback from the community, and hearing directly from families inHamilton, Hamilton Children’s Aid Society will be changing its name to Hamilton Child andFamily Supports (HCFS). This new name, along with a new logo, represents the changes thathave been happening within the agency as it focuses on supporting children and familiesthrough early…
Following extensive feedback from the community, and hearing directly from families in Hamilton, Hamilton Children’s Aid Society will be launching a new name and logo. This shift represents changes that have been happening within the agency as it focuses on supporting children and families through early help, keeping families together and engaging with the community…