What’s happening?
News Release
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Crisis in Ottawa: Child Welfare Sector Reaches Tipping Point as Children and Youth with Complex Needs Left Without Proper Supports
Our approach
We share a responsibility
We work together with children, youth, families, and their communities to achieve positive, culturally informed outcomes for all those we serve.
Strengthening families
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Collaborative
actions
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Excellence and innovation
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Reconciliation and EDI
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Our services
Working together
We work to empower caregivers to overcome challenges, strengthen their family unit, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth. This support takes the form of several services – choose an option below to learn more.
General Services
Our practices are guided by a set of standards and tools. Learn about our core operations.
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Adoption
Are you interested in adopting a child or youth and growing your family through public adoption?
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Fostering
Are you interested in becoming a temporary support to children and youth?
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Speaker’s Bureau
The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa can visit your organization to talk about the work we do.
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