About Us
The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.
There are 50 Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario, including 13 Indigenous Societies. Each Society is an independent, non-profit organization with a local Board of Directors.
Children’s Aid Societies are regulated by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and governed by the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA).
The Children’s Aid Society strives to ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth in the community, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We partner with parents, caregivers and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.
Keeping children safe is a community responsibility.
We receive many calls each year from concerned citizens, teachers, police, other agencies, and health care professionals about children and families who may need help. Families may be facing challenges such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Some families just need parenting support. When a family needs support, we link them to a variety of community services. Together, with our community, we work with children and families to be stronger and healthier.
Under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, Children’s Aid Societies are mandated to:
- Investigate allegations or evidence that children under the age of 18 may be in need of protection
- Protect children where necessary
- Provide guidance, counselling, and other services to families for protecting children or preventing circumstances requiring the protection of children
- Provide care and supervision for children assigned or committed to its care
- Facilitate the adoption process for children when needed
We believe that children belong with their families and our work is best done with families and children in their own homes.
For children and teens who are unable to safely remain in their own home, or have no parent or guardian available, we ensure they are placed in a safe and caring environment with members of their extended family (kin), family friends, or an alternative caregiver who can meet their unique needs. Many of the children who come to foster families have experienced some form of abuse or neglect and need a loving, stable environment to help them recover from their experience. We provide ongoing support to children in care and their kinship or foster caregivers.
Children’s Aid Society also facilitates public adoptions for children and youth.
Let’s Get Social
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Come join our team!
We are recruiting for a Service Manager.
Please find full details for the position here:
https://www.casoxford.on.ca/careers/
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Racism, intolerance, and prejudice are forms of emotional abuse. Children, youth, and families have rights to feel safe in all the spaces they occupy, including the child welfare system.
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On International Women’s Day we want to recognize and celebrate all women, in all their diversity, who work every day to support and care for children, youth, and families across our province. Thank you!
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At Oxford County CAS we have a dedicated team of Child Protection Workers who, through their knowledge, training, and skillset, work to support the community in impactful ways.
During Social Work Week we take some time to reflect on the value of our Child Protection Workers and thank them for …their ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the community.
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Upcoming ASIST two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills!!!
This workshop is for you if:
➡️you work with or support children and youth
➡️you want to learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
Date: Thurs Mar 14th & Fri Mar 15th
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
… Location: CAS Oxford (217 Peel St, Woodstock)
Multi-purpose room (lower level)
Cost: FREE (Registration required)
Hosted by CAS Oxford & Woodstock Hospital
Contact Raeann Moss @ rmoss@casoxford.on.ca for registration and questions
ASIST works. It is widely used by professionals and the general public.
Learn more and see the evidence at https://livingworks.net/training/livingworks-asist/
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Children and youth deserve to feel safe and secure in all spaces and from all forms of discrimination, including from their peers. On #PinkShirtDay, we wear pink as a reminder to be kind and accepting. Bullying is not acceptable.
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Reading is a passport to countless adventures!
Thank you so much to Journey Well Health & Wellness and your community book-collecting partners (Whisk and Roll Bakery, The Happy Hippo Co, Real Treats Popcorn and Sweets, & Potter and Mill) for hosting your Great Book Roundup for …Literacy Day!
We appreciate the donation and know the books will be well loved by so many children and families across our community!
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We have a collective responsibility to keep young people safe, including from human trafficking. Know the signs: https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-human-trafficking #EndHumanTrafficking
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DUTY TO REPORT (Free Information Sessions)
March 18th, April 15th, May 27th, & June 17th
9-10am via ZOOM
This workshop is for you if:
👉you work with children and youth
👉you want to understand your legislative duty under
the Child, Youth, and Family Services …Act
👉you want to know what happens when you make a
referral to Child Welfare
👉you would like to know how Children's Aid works
with families in the community
For Registration, contact:
Raeann at rmoss@casoxford.on.ca
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Family isn’t always biological. Family can be your extended family, friends, or community. For young people, having supportive networks is critical to their success and well-being.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Family Day, with the people who you connect with as family.
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Upcoming ASIST two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills!!!
This workshop is for you if:
➡️you work with or support children and youth
➡️you want to learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
Date: Mon Feb 26th & Tues Feb 27th
Time: …8:30am-4:30pm
Location: CAS Oxford (217 Peel St, Woodstock)
Multi-purpose room (lower level)
Cost: FREE (Registration required)
Hosted by CAS Oxford & Woodstock Hospital
Contact Raeann Moss @ rmoss@casoxford.on.ca for registration and questions
ASIST works. It is widely used by professionals and the general public.
Learn more and see the evidence at https://livingworks.net/training/livingworks-asist/
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February is Black History Month, a time for us to learn and honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Come join our team!
We are recruiting for several positions:
Service Manager, Child Protection Worker, and Child & Family Support Worker – Casual.
Please find full details for each position here:
https://www.casoxford.on.ca/careers/
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The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County invites you to be part of our community focused, child and youth centred, Board of Directors! For full information on how to apply, please follow the link below to the Board of Directors tab.
https://www.casoxford.on.ca/volunteer/
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DUTY TO REPORT (Free Information Sessions)
January 15th, & February 12th
9-10am via ZOOM
This workshop is for you if:
👉you work with children and youth
👉you want to understand your legislative duty under
the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act
👉you want to… know what happens when you make a
referral to Child Welfare
👉you would like to know how Children's Aid works
with families in the community
For Registration, contact:
Raeann at rmoss@casoxford.on.ca
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This holiday season, find ways to reach out to your friends, family, and neighbours, especially those who may be struggling. Find ways to keep them safe and supported at http://oacas.org/resources. We need to continue to stay connected during these challenging times. #HereToHelpON
While …our office is now closed until January 2nd 2024, our after hours team is reachable for emergencies at 519 539-6176.
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Thank you to Dr. Maria Odumodu and her team for donating some wonderful gifts to help brighten the holidays for children in our community! We appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.
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We are so grateful for the generosity of our community! Thank you to Sierra Construction Group for the delivery of a sleigh-load of toys to help bring joy to the families we serve this holiday season!!!
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Shopping is taking place this week!
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Today marks 15 years since #JordansPrinciple, a law that guarantees First Nations children access to care/services where and when they need them, was passed in the House of Commons.
Take a moment with the slides to learn about Jordan River Anderson.
Read about some common myths related to… #JordansPrinciple:
https://www.oacas.org/2021/05/4-myths-about-jordans-principle/