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Foster homes needed

We need foster homes. Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? We don't have any info sessions scheduled this summer. Please watch our website and social media; we may host some in the fall. Attending an info session is not mandatory, you can apply at any time. Please contact us to learn more.…

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Youth Pride: June 17

We had an incredibe Youth Pride event this year. Great weather + wonderful people + amazing dancing and music + excellent services and resources + cotton candy and face painting = ONE FABULOUS DAY! Thank you to everyone who made Youth Pride a success. We had a record 45 community agencies participating in our biggest…

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Community consultations: PATH

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first two community consultations; the first in Oshawa on April 20 and the second in Ajax on June 29. We had some great discussions about our services and the changes we've made based on feedback from our communities. To highlight our commitment to being accountable to…

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Aunties & Uncles info session

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our info session to learn about our new Aunties & Uncles Program. Please watch our website and social media for updates.The Aunties & Uncles Program is an innovative Afrocentric mentorship program for Black and Black-bi-racial families across the Durham Region. To learn more, please contact Karen Saunders.

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Foster Care Information Sessions

We need foster homes. Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Please join us to learn more. Thank you to everyone who joined us at one of our info sesssions in January. We had a great time meeting people all across Durham who want to help families in our community. We don't have…

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Kasserian Ingera – The Durham Model

Recognizing the overrepresentation of Black children and youth in care, DCAS has developed Kasserian Ingera – The Durham Model. The first of its kind in child welfare, this three-year, community based initiative designed to provide culturally appropriate supports and early intervention services to African-Canadian families and children who are at-risk or have become involved with…

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Anti-Black Racism Statement

A message from Durham Children’s Aid Society and the Office of Equity, Communications and Community Partnership We recognize that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human rights must be promoted and protected. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and commit to intentional change through agitation and advocacy for dignity, racial…

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