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Archive for October, 2008

The Honourable Deb Matthews presents 6th Annual Stand Up for Kids Award

Posted by catherine on October 29th, 2008

Veteran child psychiatrist, Dr. Jim Wilkes, was recognized today for his significant contribution to protecting children and youth from abuse and neglect. The sixth annual Stand Up for Kids Award, sponsored by the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAS of Toronto), Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS), Jewish Family and Child Service, and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, was presented to Dr. Wilkes today by the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Children and Youth Services, as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The award was presented today at Queen’s Park in Committee, Room 230 at 12:30 p.m. (more…)

Mayor Pronounces Foster Family Week

Posted by irma on October 20th, 2008

Foster Family Week runs from October 19 to 26, 2008. This week honours foster parents who play an essential and irreplaceable role in caring for children. Thank you for all that you do for our children and youth. We are always in need of more foster homes, particularly for infants and toddlers, youth 12 to 16 years and children with special needs.

Click here to read the press release from the OACAS (Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies)

 

Toronto Mayor David Miller Launches Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted by irma on October 1st, 2008

October 1, 2008 (TORONTO, ON) – In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Toronto Mayor David Miller will use his voice today in support of the city’s four Children’s Aid Societies to launch the 3rd Annual Use Your Voice Challenge at the Eaton Centre in Toronto. Designed to encourage the community to report instances of child abuse and neglect, the Use Your Voice Challenge will feature local media personalities and government officials.

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OCTOBER is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted by irma on October 1st, 2008

Educating the public about child abuse and neglect

Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies continue to educate the public about everyone’s responsibility to protect children by reporting suspected child abuse as 27,000 children suffered some form of abuse or neglect last year. During the Child Abuse Prevention Campaign in October, the public is reminded that “kids shouldn’t have to live with abuse” because everyone has a responsibility to act when they see or hear that a child is suffering from abuse or neglect. Call 416-924-4646 to talk with a clinically-trained child protection worker if you have concerns about a child’s safety. Learn more about child abuse, neglect, recognizing it and what happens when you call us at useyourvoice.ca.

To view and download the campaign image which will be found in newspapers, magazines, outdoor, digital, radio and TTC advertisments, along with advertisments placed in selected helathcare waiting rooms click on the link below:

Poster - letter size

Poster - tabloid size

In addition, Public Service Announcement (PSA) will be broadcasted on two Toronto radio stations starting today.

To listen to the PSA, click here.