It is our role to protect and care for children who have been abused or neglected, or who are at risk of being abused or neglected.
Waterloo Region
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Transitioning out of care and towards to independence isn't easy. Youth leaving care and navigating this transition need support. We need all political parties to commit to permanent funding for the Ready, Set, Go program and to strengthen integrated youth services in communities
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More and more families with children presenting with complex needs requiring high-cast care are turning to their local child welfare agency for support. We need the next Ontario government to ensure they have access to the right care, at the right time, close to home.
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There are only a couple of days left for our Angel Tree Holiday Drive! We are accepting donations until 4:30pm on Monday December 16th. We are still looking for the following items to support @SMH_Hamilton & @facswaterloo #helpingothers #givingback #holidayspirit #community
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It's still #Adoption and #Permanency Month! This year, we're reflecting on permanency for Ontario children, youth, families, and communities. Read our post here and check out our infographic with key out-of-home care trends.
oacas.org/2024/11/adoption-a…
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This year we are supporting two organisations with out Holiday Drive @StMatthewsHouse and @facswaterloo In order to support them, we have created Angel Trees here at our main office to inspire you with some Wish List items. #helpingothers #givingback #jackmanltd #communitysupport
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Our Annual Youth Campfire @Bingemans was a blast!
Great Weather Good Food & Wonderful Friends 2 share in a night of fun!
Thx 2 team @Bingemans @bostonpizza 4 helping us get R year off 2 a great start!
#MakingMemories
#ThisIsUs
#Campfires #Sunsets #GoodTimes
#RebelStrong 💪💜💙
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On the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, we remind everyone that we are here to help children and young people in care. Learn more on how our Office helps: :ow.ly/BObX50U1FN3
ALT A photo of a young person in a hooded sweater. // Une photo d'une jeune personne avec un chandail bleu à capuchon.
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Transgender Awareness Week, from November 13 - 19, is a time for showing up, speaking up, and supporting transgender, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse people. 🏳️⚧️
Day of Remembrance, November 20
#TransAwarenessWeek
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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…
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Our Youth Crew had a SPOOKTACULAR time at our fall outing at Fear Farm 👻🎃💀 Filled with #Thrills #Chills & many #Screams 😱 it will be a night we won’t forget! Thx to R fave Master Baker Nat 4 her delicious butter tarts to end the night!
#Community #ImnotScared #HoldMyHand 🧡🖤
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Foster families across Ontario provide critical support to children, youth, and families in their communities. Join us honour foster families, find out how you can be there to care, at theretocare.ca. #ThereToCare
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October 21-25 is National Foster Family Appreciation Week, OACAS and our member children’s aid societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies acknowledge the invaluable contributions of foster families across the province. oacas.org/2024/10/recognizin… #ThereToCare
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ICYMI: KidsAbility opens new fully accessible playground in Waterloo kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/1…
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The #DressPurpleDay campaign aims to raise awareness about the supports and services available in communities across Ontario, including through child welfare agencies, and how they can be accessed. Find out more and join us!
oacas.org/dresspurpleday
#IDressPurpleBecause
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This year, OACAS and provincial partners sent an open letter to @fordnation calling on government to take immediate action to ensure organizations and providers across the province have adequate resources to respond to the needs of children/youth/families. oacas.org/2024/10/oacas-and-…
Every October, OACAS and child welfare agencies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role individuals and communities play in supporting children, youth, and families facing challenges through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. oacas.org/dresspurpleday
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As part of #DressPurpleDay2024 OACAS and provincial partners sent an open letter to @fordnation asking for immediate action to ensure community-based organizations and service providers have resources to respond to the needs of children, youth & families. oacas.org/2024/10/oacas-and-…
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Kujali is a four-part, self-paced, eLearning course for foster caregivers. It was developed in partnership between @1vision1voiceCA at OACAS and @ONSocialService. Learn more about #Kujali here: oacas.org/2024/09/oacas-laun…
