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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.
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Join us on October 29 for Dress Purple Day. Help us highlight how early support and local partnerships can help families before challenges become crises. It helps children and youth learn about their right to safety and well-being and recognize the trusted adults and networks of support they can turn to at home, at school and in their communities.
Wear purple, encourage others to join you and share your photos and links to resources. Don`t forget to tag us so we can share your pics. Follow us and share links to resources to support children, youth and families.
#HereToHelp #DRP2026 #DressPurpleDay #ittakesacommunity
Unfortunately, our Foster Information Session scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
If you are interested in becoming a foster caregiver, please contact us at foster@durhamcas.ca or visit durhamcas.ca/foster for information about upcoming information sessions.
This is Foster Family Appreciation Week. Please join us in celebrating the incredible families who work in collaboration with CASs across Ontario to support local, children, youth and families. Thank you!
Have you ever considered fostering?
Thre is an urgent need for foster caregivers across Ontario. Together, we strive to create safe, nurturing environments for children, youth and families to grow stronger. To learn how you can help, please join us at an upcoming info session or contact us at foster@durhamcas.ca
@oacaschildwelfare #fostering #durhamregion
We are very honoured to have participated in the Islamic History Month Celebration, "Golden Age," presented by the Muslim Women of Durham Region. It was a great pleasure to speak to people about our services, as well as enjoy the celebrations and discussions with so many people from other organzations and vendors.
We look forward to continuing to share, learn and participate in ongoing initiatives with local organizations.
#IslamicHistoryMonth #community #IslamicHeritage @oacaschildwelfare
Two meaningful days of connection, learning and community.
We’re grateful to the staff who supported Black youth at PowerUp! and then continued the conversation at All-In. Across both days, there was space to build relationships, celebrate identity and culture, share knowledge, and reflect on the collective work of creating stronger, more culturally affirming experiences for Black youth.
Thank you to everyone who showed up with care, energy and commitment. The connections made over these two days will continue to strengthen our community and move this work forward. @oacaschildwelfare @1vision1voiceca
#PowerUp2026 #AllIn2026 #Community
It takes a community to help keep children and youth safe.
Join Durham CAS for a viewing and facilitated discussion of CBC`s When It All Went Wrong: The Missing Boys, an investigative documentary and podcast series.
This evening is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and explore how communities, organizations, systems and individuals can come together to better support young people. Through conversation and shared learning, we can strengthen our collective understanding and commitment to the safety and well-being of children and youth.
📅 October 26, 2026
📍 1320 Airport Blvd., Oshawa
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Please register using the link in bio or link below.
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Have a safe and happy long weekend. If you have a concern about a child or youth at risk, you can reach us 24/7 at 905-433-1551.
October is Islamic Heritage Month.
#IslamicHeritageMonth #IslamicHeritage
Today staff of all our hub partners joined together in honour of the children who never returned home from residential schools, survivors, and the families and communities who continue to be affected by the impacts of residential schools.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect on the ongoing impacts of residential schools and our shared responsibility to support healing and reconciliation through meaningful action.
Every step is an opportunity to listen, learn, reflect, and act.
#TruthAndReconciliation #TRC #residentialschoolsurvivors
Are you a passionate child welfare leader ready for your next opportunity? We`re seeking a Director of Service Delivery to help lead our organization in delivering responsive, equitable, and impactful services to children, youth, and families. Please visit our website to learn more.
Rooted in Care! We recently presented Rooted in Care, an interactive event dedicated to celebrating hair care, confidence, and self-expression for Black, Black bi-racial, Afro-Indigenous and Indigenous youth.
The event included interactive sessions featuring local businesses and special guests. demonstrating a various skills and techniques for hair and skin care. Simeon Charles from Fade Kingz demonstrated his amazing barbering skills, Edyn and Sarah from Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag presented on Indigenous perspectives to hair care, and Malaika Ogunsakin from Tiwa Salon taught the youth and our staff some beautiful braiding techniques. A huge thank you to Malaika`s daughter for being so patient as our model for the event!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event so informative and fun!
@tiwa.salon @fadekingzz @oacaschildwelfare
#Blackhaircare #Blackjoy #Blackexcellence #Blackownedbusiness
For all who celebrate, we wish you and your family peace and happiness this new year. Happy Rosh Hoshanah! Shana Tova!
#roshhashanah #shanatova