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We are incredibly proud to announce that the eight Durham Region public libraries and Durham CAS are the recipients of this year's Les Fowlie Award for Intellectual Freedom and the Joyce Cunningham Award presented by the Ontario Library Association. Thank you to all eight of libraries who host these important events. This program would not…
We have an urgent need for foster homes. Foster caregivers care for children and youth who are unable to live at home with their families temporarily. Foster caregivers play an integral role in supporting children and youth, families at a time when they need a helping hand. Foster caregivers are needed from all cultural and…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our PATH (Public Accountability Towh Hall) sessions over the last year. We had some great discussions about our services and the changes we've made based on feedback from our communities. Your feedback helps guide our service development and ensures that that we are accountable to our community.…
Recognizing the overrepresentation of Black children and youth in care, DCAS has developed Kasserian Ingera – The Durham Model. The first of its kind in child welfare, this three-year, community based initiative designed to provide culturally appropriate supports and early intervention services to African-Canadian families and children who are at-risk or have become involved with…
A message from Durham Children’s Aid Society and the Office of Equity, Communications and Community Partnership We recognize that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human rights must be promoted and protected. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and commit to intentional change through agitation and advocacy for dignity, racial…