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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
York Region CAS Takes the Court for the Third Annual ‘Serve for Change’ Tournament Honouring Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
n Friday, November 22, 2025, the “Yorkies”, representing York Region Children’s Aid Society, proudly participated in the third annual Beyond the Net: Serve for Change co-ed volleyball tournament hosted by our good friends at Peel CAS.
National Child Day
On November 20, we celebrate the bright minds, bold ideas, and unstoppable energy of children across Canada! Let’s raise our voices to champion children’s rights, support their well-being, and create a future where every child feels heard, safe, included, and empowered.
York Region CAS Youth Holiday Event
On November 16, 2025, the York Region Children’s Aid Society’s Youth Events Committee proudly hosted a warm and festive Holiday Event for young people aged 18–22, along with 16–17-year-olds who may be living independently and connected to our Agency.
York Region CAS Hosts Third Annual Take Your Child to Work Day
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, York Region Children’s Aid Society proudly hosted its third annual Take Your Child to Work Day at our head office in Newmarket. This special day welcomed seven eager Grade 9 students, offering them an inside look at the important and rewarding work of child welfare.
York Region CAS Stay in School Awards 2025
York Region CAS is proud to announce our Stay in School Awards recipients.
Adoption and Permanency Education Awareness Month – November
November is Adoption and Permanency Education Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and reflecting on the permanency children and youth find through kinship connections, legal custody, and adoption.
National Foster Family Appreciation Week (October 20-24, 2025)
From October 20-24, Ontario’s child welfare sector celebrates National Foster Family Appreciation Week, recognizing the incredible dedication and contributions of foster caregivers across the province.
York Region CAS Wears Purple on Dress Purple Day
Today, staff at York Region CAS proudly wore purple in honour of #DressPurpleDay2025 
Dress Purple Day 2025
Every October, the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Society (OACAS), Children’s Aid Societies, and Indigenous Child and Family Well-being Agencies across the province, raise awareness about the important role individuals and communities play in supporting children, youth, and families facing challenges through the Dress Purple Day campaign.
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