doing it again once I finish that. I have to keep moving forward. I think that’s the most important thing. We just have got to keep on trying. Even if it’s, you know, I want to go and be a chef, I want to be an entrepreneur, or I want to be, you know, a doctor, whatever your goal is: Just. Keep. Pushing.”  

A Message from our Director of HR and Organizational Excellence: “As we come to the end of National Volunteer Recognition Week, we continue to reflect and thank our volunteers. The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022 is Volunteering Is Empathy In Action. Volunteer Canada affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy and states, ‘This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities.’ This statement exemplifies the positive impact of the Halton Children’s Aid Society volunteers who work daily to empower children, youth and families and to strengthen the Halton community. To our children, youth and families, you are a positive role model, their mentor and, most importantly, their friend. You provide stability and a meaningful relationship that helps families in immeasurable ways. It is a real privilege to work with the Halton community and we couldn't do it without you! Thank you for your countless contributions and many hours of heartfelt service. We wish you continued good health and happiness, and we look forward to connecting in-person as opportunities allow.” #EmpathyInAction #NVW2022

A Message from Our Executive Director. “It is well known in child welfare that a child or youth need only one strong connection with an adult to feel confidence, build resilience and understand their worth. Just one. So many times, that one caring adult is a volunteer. A volunteer who forms that life sustaining relationship with a child or youth making this big difference in their lives. A volunteer who does so out of a selfless need to share their wisdom, caring and affection with a child or youth who needs them. This is a beautiful example of empathy in action. I want to say a personal and profound thank you to all volunteers who choose to spend their time with children and youth who need them. Thank you for being the life changers.” #EmpathyInAction #NVW2022

At the Halton Children’s Aid Society (Halton CAS), the health and safety of our children, youth, staff, resource providers and volunteers remains our top priority; we continue to take a proactive approach to protect those we serve. We want to do our part to continue to limit the spread of infection and ensure we are able to meet the needs of our community.

In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Province of Ontario has identified children’s aid societies as an essential service; therefore,

**Please be assured the public can continue to access child protection services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 905.333.4441 or 866.607.6547 (KIDS)**

As of April 4, 2022, our Burlington office will be open from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday. Our Milton Office is open for family visits; however, visits continue to be by appointment only.

Please be advised of planned changes to our After Hours Service starting April 1, 2022.

Starting April 1, 2022, callers outside regular business hours will have the option to leave a non-urgent message or connect with an answering service that will take all needed information to have your call returned by a Halton CAS After Hours worker.

You will still be able to call the same number – 905.333.4441 / 1.866.607.KIDS (5437) – to make your reports after hours for Halton CAS. The call will be answered directly by an answering service who will record the information and send it to the After Hours worker for follow up. For situations that require immediate attention, we have an After Hours staff and an After Hours Supervisor on-call and available for follow-up, whether that be by telephone or in person.

Please note, our offices will be closed Monday, February 21, 2022 for Family Day. Remember, we can be reached 24/7 through our After Hours system at 905.333.4441. We would like to wish everyone a very happy Family Day!! #FamilyDay

lease note, our buildings are closed today due to the inclement weather and road conditions. Staff are working remotely and can be reached at 905.333.4441. Please stay safe.

February is Black History and Liberation Month. This year’s theme—February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day—reminds us that Canadian history is Black history, which extends beyond a single month. Our liberation is written in the stars, as we exist in our strength, courage, grace and determination, afforded to us by our indominable Ancestors. We are rooted in a legacy of people who were, and still are, change makers, freedom fighters, social transformers, inventors, leaders, architects and astrologers.