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Durham Children’s Aid Society is non-profit, community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.
Durham Children’s Aid Society strives to ensure the safety and well-being of the community’s children and youth, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through culturally-competent services, with the support of the community, we help parents and caregivers build healthy families and provide a safe environment for children and youth.
Call us. We are here to help. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Let’s Get Social
There is an urgent need for foster caregivers in Durham Region.
Our next info session is Virtual! Join us or learn how you can help. Contact us at foster@durhamcas.ca
Even if fostering isn`t right for you right now, you can help by sharing this information with your friends, family and colleagues.
#fostercare #fostercare #durhamregion
Celebrating women in all the ways they show up, lead, care, create, and contribute—today and every day.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD
Today, on National Employee Appreciation Day, we celebrate the incredible staff of Durham Children’s Aid Society. Your compassion, professionalism, and commitment to children, youth, and families across Durham Region make a difference every single day. Thank you for the care you bring to this work. 💙
#EmployeeAppreciationDay #DurhamCAS #ThankYou #ChildWelfare
Behind every positive outcome is a dedicated social worker showing up with care, courage, and commitment.
This Social Work Week, we proudly recognize the social workers at Durham CAS and across Ontario who support children, youth, and families through some of life’s most challenging moments. Thank you for the impact you make—today and every day.
#SocialWorkWeek #DurhamCAS #ThankYou #ChildWelfare
On February 23, Durham CAS hosted a Human Trafficking Community Fair at our office, bringing our community together for a meaningful day of learning, connection, and conversation.
Community organizations attended to share information and highlight the services they provide, offering attendees the opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and connect with those dedicated to this work. Thank you to our partners and everyone who attended.
March is Bangladeshi Heritage Month in Ontario. With over 50,000 people of Bengali heritage in Ontario, this large and vibrant community has made significant contributions to our scientific, athletic, cultural and political development, and hey continue to help foster growth, prosperity, and innovation throughout Canada.
The month of March is an important one for the Bangladeshi community. Every year on March 26, Bangladeshis around the world celebrate Independence Day in commemoration of their nation gaining independence in 1971. This month is a time to learn more about and honour the significant contributions Bangladeshi Canadians have made and highlight their important role in strengthening our communities.
Yesterday, our team wore pink to stand together against bullying and show our commitment to kindness, inclusion, and respect. Pink Shirt Day is a reminder that small actions can make a big difference. 💗
#PinkShirtDay #KindnessMatters #StandUpStandTogether
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak 🌙
Ramadan is a sacred month observed by many around the world, marked by reflection, compassion, generosity, and community.
Durham CAS wishes a peaceful and reflective Ramadan to all who observe.
#RamadanMubarak #Ramadan #Community #DurhamCAS
🧧 Happy Lunar New Year!
As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we celebrate the values it represents — strength, resilience, energy, and progress. Lunar New Year is a time for reflection, renewal, and connection with family, community, and tradition.
We recognize the rich cultural significance of Lunar New Year and extend our warm wishes to all those marking this important celebration. May the year ahead bring health, determination, and forward momentum.
#HappyLunarNewYear #2026 #DurhamCAS
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Family Day! Our office is closed Monday, February 16. If you have concerns about a child at risk, please call us 24/7 at 905-433-1551.
#FamilyDay #HappyFamilyDay #FamilyDay2026
Our vision is for all children and youth in Durham Region to be safe and thriving within their families, identities, cultures, and communities. As part of our commitment to this vision, we strive to continually grow, listen, learn, and share. We are dedicated to providing both formal and informal opportunities for our staff to learn more about the diverse people and communities in Durham Region. As we approach Ramadan, we welcomed Soroush Fakhri, one of our own Family Service Workers, to share information with our staff about this important observance and how this sacred time is honoured by many of the families we serve. Discussions such as this are rich and rewarding opportunities for us to learn how we can best support families in their own cultures and identities. Thank you Soroush for this wonderful presentation.
#Ramadan #EDI #DurhamRegion #LearningTogether #SupportingFamilies
Join us on March 2 for our Foster Care Info Session and discover how you can make a difference in a child’s life! Learn more about becoming a foster caregiver and supporting children, youth, and families in Durham Region.
To register or for more info, email foster@durhamcas.ca.
#FosterCare #DurhamRegion #Ajax #CommunitySupport #ChildWelfare #MakeADifference #FosterHope #OntarioEvents #FamilyMatters #SupportChildren #InclusiveCommunity #CaregiversNeeded