Home
Learn more about the work of YRCAS
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
National Volunteer Week – Volunteer Spotlight: Lincoln Whittaker
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026), we are excited to recognize and celebrate one of our Agency’s dedicated volunteer drivers, Lincoln Whittaker.
Since 2007, Lincoln has been an exceptional community builder through his long-standing commitment as a volunteer driver with York Region CAS, a role he has fulfilled with unwavering dedication for over 19 years.
Strengthening Community Partnerships
York Region Children’s Aid Society is renewing service agreements with our valued community partners: Your Support Services Network (YSSN), Mackenzie Health’s Centre for Behavioural Sciences Mobile Behaviour Treatment Team (MBTT), and Yellow Brick House (YBH).
National Volunteer Week (April 19-25)
National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) is a time to recognize the incredible people who give their time, energy, and compassion to make a difference and we couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing volunteers at York Region Children’s Aid Society.
Mindful Kids Wellness Program
From March 4, 2026 to April 1, 2026, York Region CAS ran the second session of the Mindful Kids Wellness Program, a trauma-informed mindfulness program designed specifically for children and youth aged 6 to 18 who are receiving support from our Agency.
From Insights to Impacts: CYFSA – Part X Workshop
York Region CAS was proud to participate in the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario’s From Insights to Impacts workshop series on April 1, 2026, focused on Part X of the CYFSA.
Register Today: Adoption Information Session
Join us for an interactive information session about adoption!
Adoption is a meaningful journey to provide a lifelong commitment to a child or youth. If adoption and permanency for a child or youth is something that you have thought about or have questions, the adoption and permanency team at York Region CAS would like to invite you to our next virtual information session on May 12th, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
A Message from Sally Johnson, York Region CAS CEO
I am pleased to share that I officially began my role as Chief Executive Officer of York Region Children’s Aid Society on March 16, 2026. It is an honour to join this Agency and to work alongside our dedicated staff, caregivers, volunteers, and community in support of children, youth, and families across York Region.
World Down Syndrome Day – March 21, 2026
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day! On this day, we celebrate the beauty of inclusion, love, and the incredible strength of individuals with Down syndrome.
World Social Work Day
Today (March 17) we celebrate the heart, resilience, and dedication of social workers everywhere. On World Social Work Day, we honour the professionals who advocate for justice, empower communities, and stand beside individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments.
Let’s Get Social