With Diwali approaching on Saturday, November 14, we wanted to learn more about the Festival of Lights and how the pandemic has affected its celebrations. Diwali, also known as, Deepawali and Bandi Chor Divas, is one of India’s biggest festivals. Deepawali means rows of lighted lamps. Observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, Diwali is…
During Foster Family Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate foster families who are dedicated to children, youth and families in the Hamilton community. Mary-Jane and her husband Jim are foster parents with Hamilton CAS. Mary-Jane’s passion for helping children started at a young age, “I always wanted to be a foster parent. My husband’s parents…
Foster Family Appreciation Week is here! This week, we recognize the amazing foster families who are playing a vital role in our community. Fostering does not stop during a pandemic. We want to take a moment to thank the families who continue to rise to the occasion and take in children and youth, and facilitate…
Preparing to go back to school can be a very expensive and stressful time for families that we work with. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened this stress, and we need your help to ensure the children and youth we serve feel confident and prepared on their first day of school, whether learning at home or…
Today, May 14, is Children and Youth in Care Day in Ontario. Children and Youth in Care Day is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of current and former youth in care to the Province. “Children and youth in care are bright, insightful, resourceful leaders, who are champions for themselves and for others,” says Bryan…
Your help is needed now more than ever to support Hamilton’s families and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food shortages, job loss, domestic violence, and abuse are only some of the obstacles experienced by the most vulnerable children, youth, and families in our community. Many of you have reached out asking how you can assist.…
Every day, staff at Hamilton Children’s Aid Society are focused on the safety and well-being of children, youth, families, in the Hamilton community. While many things are changing, sometimes on a daily basis, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency’s commitment to serving families has not. Hamilton CAS remains open and is providing…
Devon Freeman’s death was a heartbreaking loss that was felt by all those who knew him. As a child welfare organization, we strive to support families and do work that has a positive effect on children’s safety and well-being — a role that involves working with some of the most vulnerable families and children in…
The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is working in partnership with children’s aid societies across the province to improve supports and services around the duty to report process in Ontario. We are seeking to learn about the experience of service organizations and community partners with respect to duty to report, including identifying concerns and challenges…
Hamilton, ON – It is no coincidence that Foster Family Week (October 15-21, 2019) falls within October’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, as foster families play a vital role in the community and the child welfare system. Today, most of the work of The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton, close to 90 percent, involves working with…