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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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In Canada, Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims and 11% of missing women, yet Indigenous people make up only 4.3% of the population.
Red Dress Day, May 5, is a day of remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit folk. Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirit folk face a disproportionate amount of violence compared to non-Indigenous folk, and empty Red Dresses are hung in remembrance of the people who are not able to fill them.
Today we partnered with Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Servies to welcome staff from both our agencies and our community partners to share, listen, learn, mourn and hear stories not just stats. This powerful day of sharing is just one step toward justice.
#MMIW #MMIWG2S #DurhamRegion
@binnoojiiyag @dchc_durhamchc
@vsdurhamregion
@frontenacyouthservices @oacaschildwelfare
What a privilege to be part of such a great evening! Several of our staff attended Bethesda House’s 21st Annual Dinner & Auction; it truly was an evening of purpose, connection, and impact. It was a great honour to be recognized as a community partner and to be part of the announcement of our growing partnership and enhanced services. It was our pleasure to attend and celebrate the great work Bethesda House does in support of women, children, and their pets as they rebuild their lives after experiencing violence. It was also a time to listen, reflect, and learn, with inspiring speakers and conversations with our many community partners. Congratulations on a great event!
@bethesdahouse
As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we’re grateful for the moments we shared along the way. Earlier this week, we came together for our Volunteer Luncheon — sharing a meal, playing games, and celebrating the volunteers who help strengthen our community every day. 💙
This National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to celebrate incredible dedication and service.
Congratulations to Gary, who was recognized with his 40‑year Ontario Volunteer Service Award this week — and who is actually marking 42 years of volunteering, having started volunteering in 1984.
Thank you, Gary, for decades of commitment and impact in our community. 💙
For 25 years, Jeremi’s volunteer journey has been guided by a deep belief in safety, stability, and support for children and families. 💙
“Volunteering with Durham Children’s Aid Society for 25 years has been both a privilege and a responsibility. It represents a deep commitment to community well being, child advocacy, and public service.”
Thank you, Jeremi, for 25 years of service, grounded in compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to children, families, and community. 💙
For 35 years, Mary has been showing up as a volunteer driver, finding joy in the drive, the places she’s visited, and the connections made along the way. 💙
“I have so many positive memories of all the children I have driven, the best part is when they see you a few years later, they remember you and you think WOW I must have made a positive impact in their life.”
Thank you, Mary, for 35 years of dedication. Your care, consistency, and presence have made a lasting difference, one drive at a time. 💙
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today, Durham Children’s Aid Society recognizes and thanks our administrative professionals for the essential role you play in our work. Your care, organization, and behind‑the‑scenes support keep our agency moving forward and help ensure our teams can focus on supporting children, youth, and families across Durham Region. We are truly grateful for all that you do.
This week is National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), and we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who show up every day for children, youth, and families across the Durham Region. 💙 Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stories from our volunteer drivers — including milestone anniversaries that reflect years of dedication, care, and community impact.
#NationalVolunteerWeek #IgniteVolunteerism #VolunteerDrivers #DurhamCAS #CommunityImpact
Interested in learning more about fostering—at your own pace?
Our virtual Foster Info Session offers information, space for questions, and next steps.
April 28 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
durhamcas.ca/foster
We were proud to be represented at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s CYFSA – Part X: From Insights to Impacts workshop on April 1.
Our Privacy Lead, Jodi Potts, joined a panel discussion focused on navigating privacy and access responsibilities under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, alongside sector partners from across Ontario. With close to 800 participants attending in person and virtually, the session sparked meaningful conversation and strong engagement.
Thank you to the IPC for the invitation and for creating space for important sector dialogue.
Wishing those who celebrate a peaceful and meaningful Easter. May this season bring moments of connection, hope, and renewal to you and your loved ones.
Today is Good Friday — a time of reflection and significance for many in our community. We acknowledge this day and hope it offers space for rest, connection, or reflection in whatever way feels meaningful to you.