Supports for Children & Youth

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Children’s Aid Societies help to protect infants, children and youth who are experiencing abuse or are at risk of experiencing abuse, physically, sexually, emotionally, or through neglect or abandonment. We help protect by offering ongoing services, kinship supports, and out-of-home protection services such as foster care.

We centre services and planning around a child and youth’s voice, identity, culture, and heritage. Great emphasis is placed on ensuring that children and youth can stay with their families and be safe and thrive whenever possible. We try to minimize disruption and maintain connections with extended family, kin, and community.

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I’m concerned for myself

I am under 12 years

I am 13+

I’m concerned for my sibling

My sibling is under 12 years

My sibling is 13+

I’m concerned for my friend

My friend is under 12 years

My friend is 13+

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Continued Care & Support for Youth (CCSY)

Continue Care & Support for Youth (CCSY) aims to help youth support themselves to live on their own, access counselling, and other supports and programs.

Learn More About Continued Care & Support for Youth (CCSY)

Resources for Youth

Learn more about what help is available in the community for youth.

View Our Resources for Youth

Resources for Children

Learn more about what help is available in the community for children.

View Our Resources for Children

Youth Rights

As a young person in care or involved with Children’s Aid Society, you have rights and are entitled to certain things while receiving services.

Learn More About Youth Rights

Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA)

A Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA) aims to help youth ages 16 and 17 support themselves to live on their own, access counselling, and other supports and programs.

Learn More About Voluntary Youth Services Agreements (VYSAs)

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Client Stories

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When I was around the age of two, I was brought into the care of CAS. They kept me safe and were there for me. I want to thank all the case workers that were involved in my care, especially two meaningful workers who did a great job coming to visit and keeping me safe and feeling loved. Keep up the great work keeping kids safe and finding good families for them.

— Hannah

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News

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Youth Program Fall Highlights

Jan, 16

This fall marked an exciting season for our Youth Program, with record …

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Foster Care Comfort Kits Supporting Youth in Our Community

Jan, 14

Thank You to the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada York Region Children’s …

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Step Into the Cold. Stand for Warmth. Join York Region CAS at the Coldest Night of the Year

Jan, 12

This winter, York Region CAS invites you to embrace the warmth of …

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Events

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Foster Caregiver Information Session – January 22, 2026

Foster Care

Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Virtual Event) …

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Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser Walk – February 28, 2026

Community Events

This winter, York Region CAS invites you to embrace the warmth of …

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Community Partnerships

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