News
The latest updates from the world of The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa and beyond.
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Pod Model Increases Graduation Rates and Builds Trauma-Informed Classrooms
Ottawa, ON — Results from the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa’s (CASO) Pod Model for Learning program, developed with support from the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, […]
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Ottawa Family Shares Their Foster Journey: “It’s Challenging, But It Is So Worth It”
When Melanie Merkley and her family open their home to a foster child, they’re not just welcoming a new baby—they’re embracing an entire family. “We’re not just fostering a child; […]
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CASO and OPSEU have reached an agreement
July 30, 2024 – We are pleased to announce that the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) has reached an agreement with OPSEU, facilitated by mediator Gerry Lee. The strike by […]
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A Message to Our Valued Staff
July 19, 2024 – We understand and share your frustrations. Your dedication and hard work are the backbone of our mission to ensure the safety and wellbeing of families in Ottawa. […]
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Labour Disruption at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa
July 8, 2024 – The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) has been in negotiations with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) from November 9, 2023, to July 2, […]
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Crisis in Ottawa: Child Welfare Sector Reaches Tipping Point as Children and Youth with Complex Needs Left Without Proper Supports
The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) is urging the province to initiate major reform of the child welfare sector as a growing number of children and youth with complex […]