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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
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Recent News
YRCAS Youth Participate in Provincial YouthCAN Conference
This past summer, nine youth and two of our Agency’s staff had the honour of taking part in the Provincial YouthCAN Conference held at Trent University.
Ginelle Skerritt Recognized as Excellence Awardee at Canadian HR Awards 2024
We are extremely proud to announce that York Region CAS CEO, Ginelle Skerritt was named as an Excellence Awardee by the Canadian HR Awards 2024.
YRCAS Social Committee Hosts Winter Wonderland Luncheon
On Wednesday, December 11, the York Region CAS Social Committee organized a Winter Wonderland Luncheon at our head office in Newmarket for all staff.
St. Andrew’s College and St. Anne’s School Support York Region CAS Youth Through Holiday Heroes Gift Program
On December 9, York Region CAS staff helped to pack a fleet of vehicles, including a 20-foot moving truck, with holiday gift donations courtesy of the students, families, and staff of St. Andrew’s College (SAC) and St. Anne’s School (SAS) as part of their annual Holiday Heroes Program.
York Region CAS Joins Community Connections Event Hosted by YRDSB
On Tuesday, December 3, the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) held a Community Connections event at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School in Aurora.
York Region CAS Hosts Board of Directors Social Event
On Thursday, November 28, York Region CAS hosted a Board of Directors social event where our Agency’s Board of Directors, past and present, came together with members of our staff and Senior Leadership Team.
York Region CAS Officially Opens New South Office Space
We are extremely excited to announce that we have officially opened the doors to our new South Office space in Richmond Hill (1725 16th Avenue, Suite 103)!
Understanding the Journey to Adoption and Permanency
November is Adoption and Permanency Education Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and reflecting on the permanency children and youth find through kinship connections, legal custody, and adoption.
York Region CAS takes part in SpeakOUT event hosted by YRDSB
On November 26, The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) held their annual SpeakOut event – an event that aims to educate and empower students in the 2SLBTQ+ community ranging from 14-18 years of age.
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