News & Events

The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto continues to stand in solidarity and support of 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Toronto and everywhere. We condemn all acts that negatively impact individuals from these communities, including our staff, community members and the children, youth and families that we serve.

September 18 – 22, 2023 marks Kinship and Alternate Care Awareness Week in Ontario and provides us with a dedicated time to recognize and raise awareness of the important role that kin networks play in keeping children and youth connected to their families, communities, and identities.

We are delighted to share our Agency's renewed Strategic Plan, which will guide our work here at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto for the next 18-24 months. This updated roadmap supports our vision of “a city where children are safe, families are strong and communities are supported,” and reflects our commitment to enhancing the work we do. With a clear direction and focus, we are eager to embark on this journey, reinforced by a set of strategic priorities that encapsulate our dedication to improved Services and supports, collaboration and partnerships.

We are pleased to present our 2022-2023 Annual Report here that captures our work over the past fiscal year to support and strengthen our workplace and Service Delivery. As North America’s largest board-governed child welfare agency, our communities look to our Agency to support children, youth, and families. In turn, we support our staff by building an award-winning workplace that’s focused on engagement, equity, and continuous learning. As explored in the Annual Report, our focus has been on enhancing our equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, expanding our leadership programs, and evaluating next steps in our return to office plan.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place virtually using the GoTo Webinar platform.

All staff, volunteers, and community members are invited to attend. Register here for the AGM and join using the instructions below. Please reach out to AGM@torontocas.ca should you have any questions.

On July 11, 2023, we’re joining our partners at the 519 to host a virtual workshop for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities who are interested in learning more about becoming Foster and Adoptive Parents. Taking place from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our Fostering and Adoption teams, learn first-hand about the experiences of Foster and Adoptive parents, and have your questions answered in a safe and supportive space.

The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto is pleased to announce the unveiling of 8 Family Access Rooms at its Scarborough location that have been transformed into ‘Smilezones’ through generous donations from the SmileZone Foundation with support from Angela James, Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee and former Olympian.

Today, on May 14, 2023, the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST) celebrates Children and Youth in Care Day alongside child welfare agencies across the province. Proclaimed into law with the Children and Youth in Care Day Act, 2014, this event commemorates the valuable contributions that current and former youth in care make to our communities. It also serves as a platform to reduce stigma about young people involved with child welfare and recognize their resilience that we witness every day.

The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto stands in solidarity and support of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities everywhere and condemns acts that negatively impact these individuals, including our staff, community members and the children, youth and families that we serve.

There are many ways to volunteer with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), including becoming a Volunteer Driver as part of our Children’s Transportation Centre. As we work to recruit further volunteers to join our team, we sat down with Verna, a long-time Volunteer Driver, to learn more about her role and the meaningful impact it allows her to make.