Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
October 25th was Dress Purple Day. Thank you to everyone in Prescott-Russell who participated in the campaign by wearing purple clothing and accessories! Together, we can ensure the safety and well-being of the children and youth around us. 💜
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
Adoption and Permanency Education Month takes place in November, and it is an opportunity to reflect on permanency for Ontario children, youth, families, and communities, as well as trends in child welfare.
Read our reflections here: oacas.org/2024/11/adoption-a…
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
“We are grateful for all that foster families in Ontario do to support the well-being of children and youth, and their families,” Solomon Owoo, CEO of OACAS. oacas.org/2024/10/recognizin… #ThereToCare
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
The province must take a cross-ministerial approach to investing in community-based organizations and service providers and bolstering social infrastructure. Help us spread this message by wearing purple and learning about the resources in your community. oacas.org/dresspurpleday
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
Celebrating the unveiling of the 433rd Smilezone with Ticats alumni @Simoni_Lawrence ,@SandyBev19 , and Jason Reilly, alongside @TicatsDC !
Together with @smilezone4kids, we’re transforming treatment and care spaces to bring smiles to kids facing tough times!! 🤩
#TheHammer | @HamiltonCFS
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
New SmileZone 📍 @HamiltonCFS
The SmileZone Foundation transforms hospitals and health care spaces so they are comforting and fun for children - helping to make their days a little brighter 😁✨
@smilezone4kids // #Ticats
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
We are so honoured to have worked with Smilezone to help renovate treatment and patient care rooms and help uplift the space with this lovely piece🧡
We hope for it to bring smiles to all that come across it.
#TogetherWeForge | @smilezone4kids
@HamiltonCFS
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
In honour of #NDTR 2024, OACAS's Director of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Holistic Practices Julia Jamieson reflects on her first year in the role, the progress she has seen across the child welfare sector in that time, and the priorities ahead. youtube.com/watch?v=4K5BHpcl…
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
We are thrilled to announce our new President & CEO, Rudi Wallace. Rudi joined us in 2020 and has spearheaded community leadership strategies, grant programs and partnerships. He officially begins in his new role on September 1. #HamOnt
Read more here: hamiltoncommunityfoundation.…
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
Applications for the Clark Bursary Award are currently open until August 31. Check out the new eligibility criteria and application details here: oacas.org/programs-and-resou…
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
🎉Get ready #Hamilton! Newcomer Day 2024 is just around the corner! 🌟 Save the date for this annual event that will take place on May 24.
#HamiltonNewcomerDay is all about embracing newcomers. Best part? It's FREE for all! 🙌
Visit HamiltonNewcomerDay.ca to learn more!

ALT Poster for Newcomer Day 2024. Pink, blue and black text. HIPC logo top center of poster. Three circle images in center with blue border, featuring 2 shapes with white text. Black text bottom of poster with graphics of hands and people, entertainment symbol, marketplace graphic, and hand with passport. Black text on white background at bottom of poster. RBC, City of Hamilton, BLK Owned and IRCC logo bottom right.
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
During #MentaHealthWeek, we want to remind you that you are not alone and help is available. That's why we compiled a list of resources and supports to make sure they know where to turn for support. ow.ly/nMu250EHoHp #CompassionConnects
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
Tomorrow is the International Day of Pink to show solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Are you ready to show your #courage? Don’t forget to wear pink tomorrow! #DayOfPink
dayofpink.org/en/home-2023
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
Through our ongoing commitment to respectful workplaces, education and training, the City of Hamilton supports #DayofPink and stands with our community against bullying, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny. #HamOnt
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
On April 8, Hamilton will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. From 2- 4:30pm, plan your afternoon accordingly. Be extra vigilant when driving, and be sure not to look at the eclipse without approved viewing glasses. More information can be found at hamilton.ca/solareclipse
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
#GMH w/ @rickzamperin
6:20 @CASofHamilton’s Bryan Shone
6:35 @ONSafetyLeague’s Angelo DiCicco
7:20 @grahamcubitt
7:35 @iammrsam w/ @cybercentre_ca
7:50 @DorisGrinspun
8:20 @radleyatthespec
8:50 @AriGoldkind
#HamOnt #AGReport #OnPoli #AffordableHousing #MLB
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Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
#Adoption and #Permanency Education Month takes place in November, and it is an opportunity to reflect on permanency for Ontario children, youth, families, and communities, as well as trends in child welfare.
Read our reflections here: oacas.org/2023/11/adoption-a…
#AdoptionMonth
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
OACAS stands in solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ communities throughout Ontario. There has been a notable increase in anti-2SLGBTQ+ discrimination and rhetoric across the province, and around the world, in recent weeks/months. Our full statement here: oacas.org/2023/06/in-solidar… #Pride2023
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
Are you a young person who used to be involved in the Ontario child welfare system? Do you need health and dental benefits? You may qualify for the ABI program. Find out more here: oacas.org/abi #AftercareBenefits
Hamilton Child and Family Supports retweeted
Children’s Aid Societies have a history of creating harm and perpetuating systemic racism. Today, through programs like @1vision1voiceCA, they are working alongside partners to do better for the communities they serve. oacas.org/onevisiononevoice #IDERD2023 #FightRacism





























