IMPORTANT NOTICE: Children’s Aid Societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies in Ontario ARE open and continuing service. We are NOT closed. Although agencies across the province have modified their business practices to respond to health and safety concerns, their core protection services continue. If any member of the public or professional have a concern about the safety and/or well-being of a child or youth under 18, they should immediately contact their local Children’s Aid Societies or Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agency. A list of local contact information for these agencies are available here.
To report child abuse or neglect call 416-924-4646 or toll free at 1-866-527-0833. Your call will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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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. Our Volunteer Drivers support CAST and the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of…
April 13, 2023 - The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST) is a not-for-profit agency funded by the province of Ontario, and the largest child welfare organization in North America with an operating budget of $169M. Operating under section 72 of…
We are thrilled to announce that once again, the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST) has been named as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This title is awarded to organizations who have exceptional workplace…
New Black Agency Network will support Black families navigating the child welfare system
In line with Black Mental Health Week, the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), Anchoring Minds Inc. and Delta Family Resource Centre have partnered to…
February 1, 2023, marks the beginning of Black History Month (BHM), a time to honour the legacy and leadership of Black African, Caribbean Canadians, including our staff, partners and the communities we serve. Here at Children’s Aid Society of…
We’re pleased to announce that the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST) has been named again this year as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition.
We…
At the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), we’re focused on engaging potential Adoptive Parents who can support the diverse identities, ages and needs of children and youth who require permanent homes.
As part of these efforts, CAST in…
The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto’s (CAST) semi-annual Youth In Care Feedback Survey is taking place from November 14 - December 15, 2022. The survey is an opportunity for the Agency to gather feedback from youth in care so that we can better…
The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto’s semi-annual Family Feedback Survey is live and taking place throughout the month of October. The survey is an opportunity for us to gather feedback from the families we are providing service to so that we can…
At Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), we are pleased to officially announce our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto through Big Steps to Success – a mentorship program designed to improve the educational outcomes for 7 to 14-…