June 4, 2026
Not a perfect home. Not a superhero home. Just one committed home can change the entire direction of a child's life. Because somewhere in Elgin right now, there is a child waiting ... Click here to read moreNovember 4, 2025
Supporting Families in St. Thomas & Elgin As the 2025 holiday season approaches, we are reaching out to our caring community to support local families and children in need. Economic challenges continue to strain many caregivers, making it difficult to provide for their families during this special time.Together, we can brighten their holidays and restore hope. Monetary Donations Make the Biggest ImpactWhile all contributions are deeply appreciated,October 20, 2025
Open your heart and home – please consider fostering with Family & Children’s Services of St. Thomas and Elgin. Whether you’re curious about fostering, or might know someone who is, visit our website to register for one of our free, virtual information sessions. And help us keep a Local Child Local. #openyourheart #fosteringhope #elgincountyproudOctober 6, 2025
On October 16, CAS and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies, together with their community partners, raise awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. To learn more, visit Dress Purple Day – Ontario Association of Children's Aid SocietiesSeptember 25, 2025
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process https://trw-svr.nctr.caSeptember 3, 2025
September 15 to 19, 2025 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.July 14, 2025
Stay safe this summer. For more more Child Safety resources, visit Southwestern Public Health.May 5, 2025
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as "Red Dress Day." For more information visit the Ontario Native Women's Association or the Government of Canada.April 30, 2025
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!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