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…
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…
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…
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.…
“The Grateful Hearts program helped out a lot. It helped us get groceries. During the holiday season, money is always tight, and this helped me and my family. Receiving gift cards made me feel better than someone else buying stuff for me. It allowed me to buy gifts for my own family.” Family supported through…
November 20, 2020 Empowerment Squared and Hamilton Children’s Aid Society partner to better support newcomer and marginalized children, youth and families in the community Empowerment Squared and Hamilton Children’s Aid Society have taken an intentional step on a joint initiative to support newcomer and marginalized families in the Hamilton community, with a special focus on…
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…