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Black History Month 2025
February 3, 2025
Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities.
The 2025 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” This theme acknowledges the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of Black leadership and the legacy being built for
Kinship & Alternative Care Week
September 17, 2024
September 16 to 20, 2024 is Kinship & Alternate Care Awareness Week, when children’s aid societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies recognize and build awareness about the important role of kin and alternate caregivers.
Please join in recognizing and saying thank you for the important role they play in safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of children and youth,
Fostering Information Sessions
August 9, 2024
Considering fostering with Family and Children’s Services? Whether you’re curious or know someone who might be interested, join us for a virtual information session!
Click here to join us for a virtual information session!
MAY 17 is The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB)
May 17, 2024
https://may17.org
Join Our BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 1, 2024
Make a Difference!
Family and Children Services is currently recruiting new Board Members to join our team of dedicated leaders.
LemonAID Day
April 22, 2024
Be a part of something refreshing!Your LemonAID Day stand can unlock summer camp dreams for local kids
https://www.childrensfoundation.on.ca/lemonaid-day
Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 17, 2024
This week, we celebrate the incredible people who make a difference – our dedicated volunteers, especially our AMAZING DRIVERS!
Our volunteer drivers are more than just drivers. They weave themselves into the fabric of the children's lives they serve. Every ride is an "Every Moment Matters" moment, ensuring children get to school, participate in activities, and experience the joy of familiar places.
Remember this powerful sentiment: "The
Transgender Day of Visibility
March 28, 2024
Sunday March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. It is a day internationally dedicated to recognize the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. On this day, we celebrate the transgender population amongst us, raise awareness about the struggles that they face, and advocate for more protected rights for them in a bid to reform society and empower this community.
Int. Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 18, 2024
The 2024 theme of the International Day is “A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent”.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day
Black History Month 2024
February 5, 2024
Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.
The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”.
Click here to visit the Government of Canada website for more information.