Concerned about a child? Call 905-522-1121 or 905-522-8053 for after hours.
For assistance in French call 1-855-550-3571
Concerned about a child? Call 905-522-1121 or 905-522-8053 for after hours.
For assistance in French call 1-855-550-3571
Cannabis legalization arrives on October 17, 2018 making it legal for individuals 19 years of age and older to buy, use, possess and grow recreational cannabis in Ontario. As a child welfare organization, keeping cannabis out of the hands of youth, and keeping kids safe, is of utmost importance. Regulations to prevent underage use of,…
On September 27, 2018, Hamilton CAS staff will be commemorating the Residential School experience and honouring the experience of survivors and their families through participation in Orange Shirt Day activities. The Orange Shirt Day Campaign is designed to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their…
Recently, The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton joined a Service Agreement for Northern Supply Chain (NSC) to be our Contract and Procurement Shared Services Provider. As a result, some of the procurement activity for the Society will be facilitated by NSC. All initiatives facilitated by NSC are issued through the Bonfire E-Tendering Portal which can…
If you have ever considered opening your heart and home to children in need through fostering, there is no better time than now. The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is experiencing a critical shortage of foster families to care for infants and toddlers in the Hamilton area. For more information on fostering, please contact Rachel…
Cafeteria space available for small business owner. Please see attached Expression of Interest Document for further details. All interested operators must attend a mandatory site visit on September 6, 2018 at 9:00 am. Expressions of Interest are due to be submitted by September 17, 2018.
The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton will once again be collecting donations of new back to school supplies to be distributed to children involved with the Society and living with kin or in their own homes. Please consider helping the Society provide these youngsters with new school supplies to help start the school year off…
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dominic Verticchio, Executive Director of The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton. After a lengthy illness and courageous fight, Dominic passed away on July 3, 2018, at the age of 68. Read more.
Every October, children’s aid societies raise awareness about the rights of children and youth to safety and well-being, and the responsibility of adults and community services to help children, youth, and their families, who need support. In 2018, the provincial campaign will focus on one day of action – Ontario Dress Purple Day – to…
The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is pleased to share the February issue of the Care Update Newsletter with you. This edition includes articles on the change in age of protection, beginning the path towards reconciliation, the response by Muslim families to call for foster parents, the 2017 holiday programs, and much more. Care Update…
The Child Protection Information Network (CPIN) is a single, modern information system developed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to enhance child welfare services across the province and it is now coming to Hamilton. Both The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton and the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton will be joining the database in…