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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
Children and Youth in Care Day Picnic
To recognize and honour Children and Youth in Care Day, York Region CAS hosted a picnic at Brooks Farms on May 14, 2025.
Children and Youth in Care Day
May 14 is Children and Youth in Care Day – a day that serves as an opportunity to honour the strength, resilience, and contributions of children and youth in and from care.
York Region CAS Selected to Participate in Dreams Take Flight Program
On May 7, 2025, four children in our Agency’s care were selected to embark on a magical journey through Air Canada’s Dreams Take Flight program.
National Child and Youth Mental Health Day
York Region CAS stands with our community in recognizing National Child and Youth Mental Health Day (May 7, 2025), a day to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by children and youth and to emphasize the importance of caring, connection, and equitable support systems.
Mental Health Week 2025: Unmasking Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 5 to 11, 2025 is Mental Health Health Week – A time to reflect, learn, and take meaningful steps toward creating a supportive society for individuals living with mental health challenges.
National Volunteer Week—Celebrating Lauren Lé Blanc
Today, as we wrap up our volunteer spotlight series in celebration of National Volunteer Week, we are thrilled to spotlight Lauren Lé Blanc, one of our dedicated Board Members at York Region CAS.
National Volunteer Week—Celebrating Kathleen (Kathy) Joy Williams
As part of our ongoing celebration of National Volunteer Week, we are excited to continue spotlighting the incredible individuals who generously give their time and resources to support our work.
National Volunteer Week—Celebrating Richard Kinch
As we kick off National Volunteer Week, we are excited to launch a three-part volunteer spotlight series to recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time and resources to support the children, youth, and families that our Agency serves.
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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