News
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Our Commitment to Anti-Racism
A Message from our Executive Director On Saturday, January 29, 2022, a convoy of truckers and groups of anti-public health protestors converged on parliament hill in Ottawa, Ontario. While protests […]
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Kin Awareness Week 2021
DYI: In 2019-2020, 29% of children and youth needing temporary out of home placements in Ontario lived with kin families. It’s Kin Awareness Week! At The Children’s Aid Society of […]
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Pride Week 2021
This week, The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa is proud to be celebrating PRIDE – a celebration of acceptance, identity, and belonging. The PRIDE flag is raised at our office […]
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Join our Board of Directors
As a leader in the child welfare sector The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) is seeking individuals from Ottawa’s diverse and bilingual community to join the board of directors. […]
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Statement on the Kamloops Residential School Tragedy
As we were preparing to welcome Indigenous History Month, we learned the staggering news that 215 children’s remains have been found in a mass burial site at a Kamloops residential […]
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National Indigenous History Month 2021
June is National Indigenous History Month – a celebration of the history, diverse cultures and achievements of Indigenous peoples in Canada. For us at The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa […]
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Children and Youth in Care Day 2021
Today is Children and Youth in Care Day – a day to celebrate the impact that current and former youth in care have on our communities, as well as the […]
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CASO Encourages Parents to Have a Plan
OTTAWA – The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) has recently encountered situations where parents have become seriously ill and temporary care for their children was not available. During these […]
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Mental Health Week 2021
During these times of increased anxiety and isolation, we recognize that children, youth and families are struggling with their mental health and well-being now more than ever. This Mental Health […]
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Asian Heritage Month 2021
Recognition. Resilience. Resolve. May is Asian Heritage Month – a time to recognize and celebrate the numerous achievements and contributions that Canadians of Asian descent have made and continue to […]