Children’s aid society

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CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY

Keeping Families Together

Made by: Aihua, Josephine, Mary-Grace, Olere, Sookhee

VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4EIWOMXH5E&feature=youtu.be

MANDATE

“The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto is committed to developing a work environment and a service delivery system, free from all forms of oppression, including racism.”

WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO?

They have been in existence for over 100yrs. Their main aim is to protect children from

harm, abuse or neglect They are easily accessible to all, internet,

phone, community centres, etc.

SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Intake Kinship Foster Care Adoption P.R.I.D.E

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES Adoption Parenting education and support Family and individual counselling Financial support Communication with schools

BARRIERS The myths around CAS Culture Limited space for children

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

“CAS of Toronto offers services primarily to its clients but has a number of community based activities and broad reaching initiatives.”

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Volunteering Donation program Reporting abuse or neglect Adopting or fostering a child Speaking up on behalf of

children (Become an advocate)

SAYING THANK YOU……. We had an awesome experience! We were so grateful for it.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ASSIGNMENT

We had the opportunity of speaking to a mother who has used the CAS service

We also have a message from the social worker

LISTEN UP!!!!

MESSAGES

Message from the proud mother:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mByszH57cko&feature=youtu.be

Message from CAS:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8pZG2lef8U&feature=youtu.be