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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.
Call us. We are here to help. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the community.

Recent News

York Region CAS Celebrates Asian and Jewish Heritage Month
On Saturday, May 27, York Regional Police hosted an event to highlight Asian Heritage Month…

York Region CAS Celebrates Children and Youth in Care Day
May 14th is Children and Youth in Care Day! This year…

Wellness Day at York Region CAS
On May 3, 2023, York Region CAS invited staff, volunteers and foster parents to take part in our annual wellness event hosted by the Department of People and Culture…

York Region CAS Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
May is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month…

York Region CAS Recognizes Mental Health Week
May 1 – 7 marks Mental Health Week in Canada…

Teaming UP For Children and Families in York Region
As a result of feedback from the community, families, children and youth as well as…

Celebrating National Volunteer Week
Happy National Volunteer Week! York Region Children’s Aid Society (York Region CAS)…

York Region CAS Seeking Partners to Share Offices in Richmond Hill and Markham Area
As part of our organizational realignment and our commitment to partnering with…

Black, Adolescent, Continued Care Committee (BLACC) Ongoing Initiatives
The Black, Adolescent, Continued Care Committee (BLACC) was started in 2020 with the goal of ensuring that York Region CAS is engaging in equitable practices that promote, develop, support, advocate, and foster…
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