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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
Back to School Backpack Donation
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of Central United Church Unionville and The Salvation Army for helping children and youth in our community start the school year with confidence.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month – September
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, build understanding, and strengthen support for individuals and families affected by FASD.
International Youth Day 2026: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations
Every year on August 12, International Youth Day celebrates the voices, resilience, and aspirations of young people around the world.
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (Maple) Hosts York Region CAS Youth
On Tuesday, July 21, some of our Agency’s youth had the chance to visit Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario – Maple to participate in their “Exploring Wellness Through Painting” event facilitated by one of the Hub’s mental health clinicians.
Chai and Chat – Author Reading: Importance of Culturally Affirming Placements with Former Youth in Care
On July 8, 2026, staff came together for an inspiring Chai and Chat session featuring Princess Abudu, a creative non-fiction writer, founder of Curious Monarch Press, and a former youth in care.
Celebrating World Youth Skills Day
Today, on World Youth Skills Day, we celebrate the talents, resilience, and potential of young people in York Region and around the world. This annual observance recognizes the importance of equipping youth with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence they need to succeed in education, employment, and everyday life.
Growing Together Through Circle of Security Parenting
From May to June 2026, York Region CAS’s Family Intervention Team (FIT) proudly delivered the Circle of Security Parenting™ (COSP) program during an eight-week series at our Newmarket office.
Turn Your Travel Change into Change for Children with the York Region Children’s Fund
Coming home from vacation with leftover foreign coins or bills? Instead of leaving them in a drawer, donate them to the York Region Children’s Fund’s Currency for Kids Drive and help support local children and families.
Serenity Room Named in Honour of the Geense Family
We are proud to announce the naming of the Serenity Room at our Newmarket Office in honour of Naomi and Lou Geense, recognizing their extraordinary dedication to children and youth over more than three decades of fostering and adoption.
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