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York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is non-profit, community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.
York Region Children’s Aid Society strives to ensure the safety and well-being of the community’s children and youth, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through culturally-competent services, with the support of the community, we help parents and caregivers build healthy families and provide a safe environment for children and youth.
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Recent News
York Region CAS Youth Holiday Event Celebration
On November 19th, the York Region Children’s Aid Society’s Youth Events Committee (YEC) hosted their annual Youth Holiday Event at Dave and Busters in Vaughan.
Giving Tuesday
This year, Giving Tuesday will be taking place on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Black Youth Housing Project: Call for Research Participants
York Region CAS is working with LogicalOutcomes and 360°kids for a Black Youth Housing Project and is currently searching for research participants.
Take Your Child to Work Day at York Region CAS
On Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, York Region CAS’s Department of People and Culture hosted its first annual “Take Your Child to Work Day” for high school students with family members employed with the agency.
“The Youth in Care Project” to Premiere at TIFF
York Region CAS is extremely excited to announce that on November 16, 2023, “The Youth in Care Project” will be premiering at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) at the TIFF Bell Lightbox cinema in Toronto.
November is Adoption and Permanency Education Month
November is Adoption and Permanency Education Month, a time to reflect on the permanency children and youth find through kinship connections, legal custody, and adoption.
York Region CAS Holiday Youth Event Now Accepting Donations
On November 19th, the York Region Children’s Aid Society’s Youth Events Committee (YEC) will be hosting their annual Youth Holiday Event.
Ginelle Skerritt Recognized at Afroglobal TV Excellence Awards
On October 21, York Region CAS CEO, Ginelle Skerritt was presented with the prestigious Leadership Award at the 2023 Afroglobal Television Excellence Awards program presented by the 24-hour Afroglobal Television channel.
Dress Purple Day at York Region CAS
Friday, October 27, is Dress Purple Day.
The Dress Purple Day campaign runs every October by Children’s Aid Societies across the province to raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth and families.
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