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The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to promote the well-being, best interests and protection of children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we aim to keep families together and partner with parents, caregivers and community to help create and sustain safe environments for children and youth, through equitable, child-centred, culturally aligned services.
Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered service, we engage with children, youth and families for a stronger, healthier community within York Region
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Recent News
Children and Youth in Care Day 2026: Rising in Strength and Story
On May 14, we recognize Children and Youth in Care Day—an important opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience, and voices of children and youth in and from care.
National Child and Youth Mental Health Day
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week (May 4-10, 2026), May 7 is recognized annually across Canada as Child and Youth Mental Health Day. This day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by children and youth and to commit to action that supports their well-being.
Red Dress Day
Red Dress Day is a time to honour and remember the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).
National Youth Week 2026
York Region CAS is proud to celebrate National Youth Week (May 1-7, 2026), recognizing the incredible contributions young people make every day through creativity, leadership, and advocacy. At York Region CAS, youth are at the heart of what we do—and their voices continue to inspire meaningful change.
National Volunteer Week – Volunteer Spotlight: Lincoln Whittaker
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026), we are excited to recognize and celebrate one of our Agency’s dedicated volunteer drivers, Lincoln Whittaker.
Since 2007, Lincoln has been an exceptional community builder through his long-standing commitment as a volunteer driver with York Region CAS, a role he has fulfilled with unwavering dedication for over 19 years.
Strengthening Community Partnerships
York Region Children’s Aid Society is renewing service agreements with our valued community partners: Your Support Services Network (YSSN), Mackenzie Health’s Centre for Behavioural Sciences Mobile Behaviour Treatment Team (MBTT), and Yellow Brick House (YBH).
National Volunteer Week (April 19-25)
National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) is a time to recognize the incredible people who give their time, energy, and compassion to make a difference and we couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing volunteers at York Region Children’s Aid Society.
Mindful Kids Wellness Program
From March 4, 2026 to April 1, 2026, York Region CAS ran the second session of the Mindful Kids Wellness Program, a trauma-informed mindfulness program designed specifically for children and youth aged 6 to 18 who are receiving support from our Agency.
From Insights to Impacts: CYFSA – Part X Workshop
York Region CAS was proud to participate in the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario’s From Insights to Impacts workshop series on April 1, 2026, focused on Part X of the CYFSA.
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