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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4188 | Last Full Update: 05 Apr 2022 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-333-4441 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-607-5437 (1-866-607-KIDS) |
| TTY Phone | 711 (TTY to Voice) |
| Fax | 905-333-1844 |
| Website | www.HaltonCAS.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonCAS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-children's-aid-society/ Twitter: twitter.com/HaltonCas |
| Primary Contact | Robyn Connolly, Communications Specialist; Phone: 905-333-4441 ext 0797; Email: rconnolly@haltoncas.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Clara Costa, Supervisor of Volunteer Services; Phone: 905-333-4441 ext 0713; Email: ccosta@haltoncas.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | An independent, registered charity responsible for the safety and protection of children, mandated by the Child, Youth and Family Services Act * in partnership with families and the community, it aims to protect children and youth, strengthen their well-being and support lifelong, enduring relationships |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Janice Robinson, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Lynn Barker, Director of Children and Youth Services |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Foundation |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services include: Adoption/Adoption Disclosure * recruitment, assessment, support, pre- and post-counselling to adoptive parents * match children and youth with adoptive parents * provide adoption disclosure information and counselling to adopted persons over 18 years of age and their birth parents Child Protection * mandated by the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) to protect children from abuse and neglect * provide emergency after hours service for children and youth who are at risk Community-based Services * workers co-located in various community locations, e.g., schools, counselling agencies, the Halton Regional Police Service, to provide protection services to at-risk children and youth Connecting Youth to the Community * life skills programs to assist youth in the transition to independent living Family Support * assessment and supportive services to parents to maintain children and youth in their homes and when children and youth come into care, which expedites their return home * supervise access for children, youth and their families, when required Foster Care * recruit, train and support resource parents * match children and youth to appropriate placements Fundraising * for programs and services not covered by government funding that help the children and youth served by the Society Volunteer Programs * special events volunteers, summer camp volunteers, mentors/special friends, seasonal, Food for Life volunteer, volunteer drivers For resources, including guidelines on what age a child can be left alone or for babysitting another child, see resources here There is also a North Halton Office in Milton |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-6 pm * Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Telephone: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and under Children and youth up to 18 years of age and their families |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - available when required |
| Fees | Fees are not charged for mandated services * where possible, families are expected to pay nominal maintenance costs for their children and youth in care |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Appleby Line and Mainway |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Child / Family Services ; Emergency / Crisis ; Housing / Shelter |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Child Abuse ; Child Abuse Resources ; Child Abuse Services ; Sexual Assault Support ; Supportive Housing ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Adoption Services ; Child Abuse Counselling ; Child Abuse Prevention ; Child Sexual Abuse Counselling ; Child Sexual Assault Prevention ; Children's Protective Services ; Foster Parent/Family Recruitment ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Child Abuse Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Child Abuse Issues ; Transitional Housing for Foster Youth ; Volunteer Opportunities |