About Us
York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community. Programs and services are developed in response to the needs of children, youth, and families in our community.
Children’s Aid Societies are regulated by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and governed by the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA).
York Region Children’s Aid Society strives to ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth in the community, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We partner with parents, caregivers and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.
Keeping children safe is a community responsibility.
We receive many calls each year from concerned citizens, teachers, police, other agencies, and health care professionals about children and families who may need help. Families may be facing challenges such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Some families just need parenting support. When a family needs support, we link them to a variety of community services. Together, with community service colleagues, we work with children and families for a stronger, healthier community.
Under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, Children’s Aid Societies are mandated to:
- Investigate allegations or evidence that children under the age of 18 may be in need of protection
- Protect children where necessary
- Provide guidance, counselling, and other services to families for protecting children or preventing circumstances requiring the protection of children
- Provide care and supervision for children assigned or committed to its care
- Facilitate the adoption process for children when needed
We believe that children belong with their families and our work is done with families and children in their own homes.
For children and teens who are unable to safely remain in their own home, or have no parent or guardian available, we ensure they are placed in a safe and caring environment with members of their extended family (kin), family friends, or a foster caregiver. Many of the children who come to foster families have experienced some form of abuse or neglect and need a loving, stable environment to help them recover from their experience. We provide ongoing support to children in care and their kinship or foster caregivers.
Children’s Aid Society also facilitates public adoptions for children and youth.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To champion the care and protection of children and youth, and the well-being of their families.
Vision
Thriving children, resilient families, caring communities.
Values
Child-Centred
Katelyn’s Principle: The voice of the child is at the heart of all we do.
Courageous
With confidence and resolution, we always strive to do the right thing.
Inclusive
We value diversity, treat each other with dignity and compassion and empower individuals to participate in decisions that affect them.
Accountable
We take responsibility for our work, our decisions and our results.
Integrity
We are committed to excellence and to the principles of honesty, respect and fairness.
Let’s Get Social
19h
We want to send a BIG shout out to everyone who has completed another year of school amidst the many challenges of COVID and beyond 🥳
We know it's been difficult, stressful, and at times overwhelming… but you have done amazing work and should be very proud!
From all of …us at #YRCAS, have a safe and happy summer vacation! ☀️
We want to send a BIG shout out to everyone who has completed another year of school amidst the many challenges of COVID and beyond 🥳
We know it's been difficult, stressful, and at times overwhelming… but you have done amazing work and should be very proud!
From all of …us at #YRCAS, have a safe and happy summer vacation! ☀️
19h
We want to send a BIG shout out to everyone who has completed another year of school amidst the many challenges of COVID and beyond 🥳
From all of us at #YRCAS, have a safe and happy summer vacation! ☀️
3d
How's your #PRIDE Month going so far?!
Tell us what you're doing to celebrate this year and share this photo to spread the #LOVE! 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #2SLGBTQIA
3d
How's your #PRIDE Month going so far?!
Tell us what you're doing to celebrate this year and share this photo to spread the #LOVE! 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #2SLGBTQIA
How's your #PRIDE Month going so far?!
Tell us what you're doing to celebrate this year and share this photo to spread the #LOVE! 🌈🥰
#YRCAS #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #2SLGBTQIA
4d
Thank you once again to Italic Press and Glenn Rodger for the gift of banners, signs and support, without which our team would not have shone so much! 🏳️🌈
@yorkprideca
5d
What a fun day #YorkRegionCAS staff and families had at the Pride parade in Newmarket this past weekend!
The support and warmth from the community was unbelievable… and we can't stop smiling! 😀🏳️🌈💚
Cheers to @yorkprideca!
What a fun day #YorkRegionCAS staff and families had at the Pride parade in Newmarket this past weekend!
The support and warmth from the community was unbelievable… and we can't stop smiling! 😀🏳️🌈💚
Cheers to @yorkprideca!
5d
What a fun day #YorkRegionCAS staff and families had at the Pride parade in Newmarket this past weekend!
The support and warmth from the community was unbelievable… and we can't stop smiling! 😀🏳️🌈💚
Cheers to @yorkprideca!
5d
Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
5d
Please join us for our next virtual foster parent information session on June 29th from 7 to 8 PM.
Can't make it? No problem. We will be running this session once a month… so stay tuned.
Please R.S.V.P. via fostering@yorkcas.org.
6d
Our #YorkRegionCAS staff participated in the #YorkPride parade as a show of solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families, and staff.
We had an incredible time and cannot wait to share more photos from this fabulous event.
Thank you, @yorkprideca 🏳️🌈
Our #YorkRegionCAS staff participated in the #YorkPride parade as a show of solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families, and staff.
We had an incredible time and cannot wait to share more photos from this fabulous event.
Thank you, @yorkprideca 🏳️🌈
6d
Our #YorkRegionCAS staff participated in the #YorkPride parade as a show of solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families, and staff.
We had an incredible time and cannot wait to share more photos from this fabulous event.
Thank you, @yorkprideca 🏳️🌈
6d
We're committed to improving the experience of all who interact with our agency and resources.
With your feedback at the heart of our website re-build, we're proud to share the following enhancements.
Our brand new #YRCAS website is:
+ User centred and user …friendly for children, youth, families, our staff, and all stakeholders
+ AODA compliant; optimized for desktop and mobile
+ Fully French/English bilingual with a pop-up function for an active offer for French
+ Improved navigation, fillable client forms for feedback and requests for disclosure/personal information
+ Resources for caregivers, children, and youth
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself — link in bio!
We're committed to improving the experience of all who interact with our agency and resources.
With your feedback at the heart of our website re-build, we're proud to share the following enhancements.
Our brand new #YRCAS website is:
+ User centred and user …friendly for children, youth, families, our staff, and all stakeholders
+ AODA compliant; optimized for desktop and mobile
+ Fully French/English bilingual with a pop-up function for an active offer for French
+ Improved navigation, fillable client forms for feedback and requests for disclosure/personal information
+ Resources for caregivers, children, and youth
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself — link in bio!
6d
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself at http://www.yorkcas.org
6d
Thank you to the @italicpress for their generous donation of our #PrideParade signs! You helped us to bring so much new life to our #Pride celebrations!
Thanks also to #GlennRodgerPhotography for capturing this fantastic photo of our amazing team.
Community partners like you make… a world of difference! 🏳️🌈✨💚
#ThankYou #YRCAS #YorkPride @yorkprideca
Thank you to the @italicpress for their generous donation of our #PrideParade signs! You helped us to bring so much new life to our #Pride celebrations!
Thanks also to #GlennRodgerPhotography for capturing this fantastic photo of our amazing team.
Community partners like you make… a world of difference! 🏳️🌈✨💚
#ThankYou #YRCAS #YorkPride @yorkprideca
6d
Thank you to the #ItalicPress for their donation of our #PrideParade signs!
Thanks also to #GlennRodgerPhotography for capturing this fantastic photo of our amazing team.
#ThankYou #YRCAS #YorkPride
1w
Each year on June 20, the world celebrates #WorldRefugeeDay 💚
This year, the focus will be on the right to seek safety.
Every person on this planet has a right to seek safety – whoever they are, wherever they come from and whenever they are forced to flee.
Whoever. …Wherever. Whenever.
Everyone has the right to seek safety.
Each year on June 20, the world celebrates #WorldRefugeeDay 💚
This year, the focus will be on the right to seek safety.
Every person on this planet has a right to seek safety – whoever they are, wherever they come from and whenever they are forced to flee.
Whoever. …Wherever. Whenever.
Everyone has the right to seek safety.
1w
We know that #FathersDay isn't always an easy day.
Today we acknowledge all of the father figures who have played a part in shaping who we are.
Each family is special and unique.
As a community, let us honour each journey between a child and their father(s).
…
#YRCAS #FathersDay #ChildrensAidSociety
We know that #FathersDay isn't always an easy day.
Today we acknowledge all of the father figures who have played a part in shaping who we are.
Each family is special and unique.
As a community, let us honour each journey between a child and their father(s).
…
#YRCAS #FathersDay #ChildrensAidSociety
1w
We know that #FathersDay isn't always an easy day.
Today we acknowledge all of the father figures who have played a part in shaping who we are.
#YRCAS #FathersDay #ChildrensAidSociety
1w
We're committed to improving the experience of all who interact with our agency and resources.
With your feedback at the heart of our website re-build, we're proud to share the following enhancements.
Our brand new #YRCAS website is:
+ User centred and user …friendly for children, youth, families, our staff, and all stakeholders
+ AODA compliant; optimized for desktop and mobile
+ Fully French/English bilingual with a pop-up function for an active offer for French
+ Improved navigation, fillable client forms for feedback and requests for disclosure/personal information
+ Resources for caregivers, children, and youth
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself — link in our bio!
We're committed to improving the experience of all who interact with our agency and resources.
With your feedback at the heart of our website re-build, we're proud to share the following enhancements.
Our brand new #YRCAS website is:
+ User centred and user …friendly for children, youth, families, our staff, and all stakeholders
+ AODA compliant; optimized for desktop and mobile
+ Fully French/English bilingual with a pop-up function for an active offer for French
+ Improved navigation, fillable client forms for feedback and requests for disclosure/personal information
+ Resources for caregivers, children, and youth
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself — link in our bio!
1w
We're committed to improving the experience of all who interact with our agency and resources.
We welcome you to visit our NEW website and explore it for yourself at http://www.yorkcas.org