News and Events - Hamilton Child and Family Supports

Nov152024

$160,000 Ontario government grant helping provide community-based support and services for newcomer and racialized families in Hamilton

NewsBy Hamilton CFS November 15, 2024

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…

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Hamilton Child and Family Supports Unveils Ten New Smilezones: A Source of Hope and Joy for Children and Families

NewsBy Hamilton CFS October 4, 2024

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…

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Big Steps to Success Community Matching program

NewsBy Hamilton CFS July 23, 2024

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…

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Back to School Drive for Fall 2024

NewsBy Hamilton CFS July 17, 2024

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…

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Jul82024

Hamilton Child and Family Supports urgently seeks foster caregivers

NewsBy Hamilton CFS July 8, 2024

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…

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Children and Youth in Care Day

Events, NewsBy Hamilton CFS May 14, 2024

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…

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Hamilton Child and Family Supports recruiting board members

UncategorizedBy Hamilton CFS February 6, 2024

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…

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Local child welfare agency reveals new name and logo in response to community feedback as it changes the way it partners to support children, youth and families

UncategorizedBy Hamilton CFS January 18, 2024

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…

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Hamilton CAS launching new brand which represents a new direction to support children, youth and families

UncategorizedBy Hamilton CFS January 15, 2024

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…

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Oct172022

How you can support families this winter

NewsBy Hamilton Childrens Aid Society October 17, 2022

At Hamilton CAS, 98% of the work we do to support the safety and well-being of children, youth and families is in their homes or community. By working with families early, we can often provide support and connections to resources in the community to help families thrive. As a non-profit organization supporting hundreds of families…

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