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The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to promote the well-being, best interests and protection of children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we aim to keep families together and partner with parents, caregivers and community to help create and sustain safe environments for children and youth, through equitable, child-centred, culturally aligned services.
Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered service, we engage with children, youth and families for a stronger, healthier community within York Region
Call us. We are here to help. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the community.
Recent News
York Region CAS Team Day at the Newmarket Food Pantry’s Community Kitchen
On March 11, the York Region CAS Access to Information/Disclosure Team held a team day at the Newmarket Food Pantry where they had an opportunity to give back to the community by cooking some delicious Minestrone soup.
Donate Today: York Region Children’s Fund
Returning from vacation and have some leftover foreign currency?
Don’t let it go to waste! Donate it to the York Region Children’s Fund (YRCF) through the Currency for Kids Program.
Stress Less Fest: A Day of Fun, Challenges, and Coping Strategies Hosted by 360°kids
Over the March Break holiday, our amazing community partners at 360°kids held a Stress Less Fest for our Agency’s youth at our Newmarket office space.
Debunking the Myths Associated with Foster Care
Earlier this month, York Region CAS Acting CEO, Laura Davidson had the opportunity to address some of the myths associated with foster care during an interview with yorkregion.com.
Certification Day at York Region CAS
On March 11, the York Region CAS Youth Support Team held a certification day for our Agency’s youth.
Laura Davidson Announced as Acting CEO at York Region CAS
York Region CAS is excited to announce that as of January 27, 2025, Laura Davidson has stepped into the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
RBC Donates to York Region Children’s Fund through Communities Together Fund Program
On Thursday, February 27, our good friends at RBC Dominion Securities (Newmarket and Aurora) rolled up their sleeves and helped to lift and organize bicycles with accompanying helmets into our storage space at our office in Newmarket.
York Region CAS Celebrates Social Work Month
March is recognized as National Social Work Month, and March 3 to 9, 2025, is Social Work Week in Ontario.
This is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers and child protection workers and the critical role they play in supporting individuals and families in our communities.
Public Notice of Cyber Incident
On June 5, 2024, the York Region Children’s Aid Society (“Society”) had a data security incident. We take the protection of personal information in our care very seriously and provide the following information to advise the public about the incident.
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