What does Peel CAS do?

What does Peel CAS do?

Our agency provides assessment, teaching and support programs to help create safe and loving homes for children. Peel Children’s Aid Society strives to ensure the safety and well-being of the community’s most vulnerable with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Is Cas an organization?

Children’s Aid Societies (CAS) in Ontario, Canada, are separate, independent organizations which have each been approved by the Ontario government’s Ministry of Children and Youth Services to provide child protection services.

How do I report a CAS?

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437 (KIDS) to get help if you, or children you know, are being neglected, abused or sexually exploited. If you believe a child is at risk, you must report it. Help is available in multiple languages 24/7.

How many children’s aid societies are there in Ontario?

50 children’s aid societies
All children’s aid societies must comply with the Child Protection Standards in Ontario to provide consistent services to all children, youth and their families. There are 50 children’s aid societies across Ontario, including 12 Indigenous societies.

Is CAS privately owned?

CAS is a privately-owned consulting firm that was established to provide practical advice and assistance in the areas of corporate administration and corporate governance/compliance to companies by providing a diverse spectrum of services tailored to each client’s unique requirements.

When should I call CAS?

Every professional who works with children must call the CAS if they suspect abuse or neglect of a child under 16 years old. This includes teachers, doctors, social workers, religious leaders and day care workers. If they do not report to the CAS, they can be charged with a crime.

Can you anonymously report CAS?

Can I make a referral to the CAS anonymously? Yes, all calls to the agency are taken seriously regardless of whether you provide your name or not. Providing your name, however, allows for the social worker investigating the matter to be able to clarify information with you and helps to verify the concerns.

What is considered neglect of a child?

Neglect is the failure to provide for or meet a child’s basic physical, emotional, educational, and medical needs. Parents or caregivers may leave a child in the care of a person who is known to be abusive, or they may leave a young child unattended.

How many babies are put up for adoption each year in Canada?

“Nobody pays much attention to them. It’s estimated that more than 20,000 children across Canada are permanent wards of the state, meaning a bureaucracy is their legal guardian. But each year only about 1,200 become adopted, giving them homes.

How many kids are in foster care in Ontario 2021?

In the fiscal year 2020-2021*: On a monthly average, there were almost 8,700 children and youth in care.

Does CAS take your child?

The CAS can remove, or apprehend, your child from the home if it has decided that your child is in need of protection and there is no other way to keep your child safe. If this happens, get legal advice right away. The CAS must go to court within five days of removing a child from the home.

What is Peel Children’s Aid Society?

Peel Children’s Aid Society strives to ensure the safety and well-being of the community’s most vulnerable with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Through culturally sensitive services, with the support of our Peel community, we help parents and caregivers build healthy families and provide a safe environment for children and youth.

What is peerpeel Children’s Aid Foundation?

Peel Children’s Aid Foundation was established in 2003 to raise funds to support innovative and urgently-needed programs and services that are not government-funded for Peel Children’s Aid.

What is pepeel CAS?

Peel CAS supports families in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. It is a nationally and internationally recognized leader and innovator serving not only a traditional role of supporting children in need, but also supporting families to address challenges, overcome obstacles and get back on their feet.

How is Beryl Ford involved with Peel CAS?

Beryl Ford has been actively involved with the Peel CAS and the Foundation Board for almost 20 years. Beryl was Chair of the Steering committee for the formation of the Foundation and has been a Board Member since its inception. She is currently the Past President of the Foundation having served as President for the last four years.