Volunteer

Come join our team!
We are currently recruiting for a Child Protection Worker.
Please find full details here:
https://www.casoxford.on.ca/careers/

Today we reflect on the meaning of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day calls on us all to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. Reflection and commemoration are important parts of our commitment to …reconciliation. At our recent staff meeting here at Children's Aid Society of Oxford County, we participated in a series of learning sessions to continue in our commitment to reconciliation.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.casoxford.on.ca/reconciliation/

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Foster Care Provider in Oxford County? Join us for a virtual info session to learn how you can have a meaningful impact on children, youth, and families in your community!
Our next session is: Wed Sept 24th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Registration is …FREE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-care-information-session-tickets-1412766335139?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawM-MOFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUWEpHNDVaOXNpSzNDTEJpAR748MHTrsDL_wBG5vUxKWGlYpQ7NGjpFBUDsK-VyCyreDz4mA0_3alZ7hmidQ_aem_DPfcKcCWhmCBZjSoX4LNyg
Questions can be directed to:
Anna Baik: abaik@casoxford.on.ca

This week we express our gratitude for the Kinship & Alternate Care providers in our community. This is a time to pause and say thank you to the wonderful grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close family friends who step in to provide safety and support when it is needed the most. Your dedication …and love help children stay connected to their communities, cultures and traditions. Thank you!!!
To learn more about Kinship and Alternate Care, visit our website:
https://www.casoxford.on.ca/kinship/

Upcoming DUTY TO REPORT free information sessions:
Sept 22nd & Oct 27th 2025
9:30-10:30am via ZOOM
This 1 hour workshop is for you if any of the following apply:
👉 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

Thank you THK Rhythm Automotive in Tillsonburg for the donation of back-to-school supplies! Back-to-school is a time of year that can be both exciting and stressful for many children and youth in the community. With some added help making sure they have the things they need for school, families can… focus on the other aspects of the transition into a new school year.
Thanks for your dedication to supporting children, youth, and families in Oxford County!

Hear directly from Ontario foster caregivers about how the fostering experience has enriched their lives, and the lives of the children, youth, and families they have supported:

“There’s a lot of people who have compassion to step into this opportunity…It’s a big step, it’s a big… decision to make for your life, for your family, to invite and open your home to little people. But all they are looking for is love. And that’s what we had.”
— Veronica, Rama First Nation

“It’s just a matter of having a lot of love, and compassion, and empathy, and understanding. I think that goes a long way with the children that come into care. Being able to see not only the children thriving but to be able to watch everybody come together to help the families, mom and dad and extended family as well, is really rewarding.”
— Serenity, Thunder Bay

It starts with a conversation. Connect with us.

Our next virtual info session is this Wednesday August 20th @ 7:30pm. Register now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-care-information-session-tickets-1412766335139?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawLwYyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsWnA1N1JrSTExZEI4eEVHAR597rtZC9PMc9hmz0XNsdda1QGktDRuHyX5mpMHGTY851T8odTUqy1rFhh2dg_aem_McF0DcCIXzy1WLTLMy_zsA

We are pleased to share that Brooke McCoy is the recipient of this year's Jack Ross Memorial Award!
Since 1985, each year we seek nominations from the community, for an individual who has made outstanding contributions to children, youth, and families in Oxford County, in memory of the …late Constable Jack Ross. This year, we had a nomination that stood out as a shining example of dedication and compassion, in offering not only professional expertise, but heartfelt support where it is needed most.
From all that Brooke brings to her professional role at Ingamo Homes, to her many additional contributions to support events, groups, and programs such as GrowGirls, Oxford Pride, youth programming at Wellkin/CMHA Brightside Youth Hub, Youth Talk on social media, and various training and workshops, she truly is having incredible impact to support help, healing, and hope-building for so many in the community.
Of course we are happy to be able to recognize Brooke through this award, as she carries forward the legacy of Jack Ross, but we are most grateful that she continues to be out in the community, doing the work she does, in that incredibly compassionate and impactful way that she does it. 💗

In Oxford County, and across all of Ontario, there is urgent need for placements that support sibling groups, older children and youth, infants, and children and youth with complex needs. A recent survey of child welfare agencies in Ontario showed that 97% of agencies are having difficulty placing …teenagers aged 13-18. Ongoing support and development are provided to caregivers to meet placement needs. Curious to learn how you can have impact where it is needed most? Reach out and start the conversation with us! Email us at fosterinquiries@casoxford.on.ca

Foster Care provides children and youth with an alternate family setting during a time of crisis. Children may need foster care for just a few days, a week, several months, or possibly even years. For the wonderful people who are interested in providing this support… it all starts with a …conversation. A conversation to inquire, a conversation to share! Come have that conversation with us and plan to attend our next virtual information session on Aug 20th, 2025.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-care-information-session-tickets-1412766335139?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawLwYyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsWnA1N1JrSTExZEI4eEVHAR597rtZC9PMc9hmz0XNsdda1QGktDRuHyX5mpMHGTY851T8odTUqy1rFhh2dg_aem_McF0DcCIXzy1WLTLMy_zsA

Fostering. Have you ever wondered what it takes? How the process works? How you can have a meaningful impact on children, youth, and families in your community?
Find out how to be “THERE TO CARE” as a Foster Care Provider in Oxford County, and join for a virtual info session from the …comfort of home!

Our next session is tomorrow evening:
Wed July 23, 2025 @ 7:30pm

Registration is FREE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-care-information-session-tickets-1412766335139?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions can be directed to:
Anna Baik: abaik@casoxford.on.ca

What does it mean to be THERE TO CARE?
Foster caregivers do more than just support children and youth. They are important community members who not only provide temporary homes for children and youth, but also facilitate connections and reunification with their families and communities. …Caregiving can also include taking care of children and youth from one's extended family or cultural community, through kinship placements. #ThereToCare

Foster caregivers are THERE TO CARE by supporting the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families in our communities. Learn more about fostering in Oxford County by visiting https://www.casoxford.on.ca/foster-care/

Calling all Children's Summer Program Facilitators!!!
We are hosting virtual workshops designed specifically to EMPOWER those who work directly with CHILDREN & YOUTH in the summer programming setting.
We will cover a variety of topics, including:
👉 types of abuse and …neglect,
👉 your legal duty to report,
👉 what happens when you call us.
Please join us for our next virtual session on June 27 2025 from 1-2pm.
Let’s work together to create safe and supportive spaces
for all kids this summer!
For REGISTRATION CONTACT SARAH at scoombs@casoxford.on.ca

The deadline has been extended to June 30th, 2025.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

In child welfare, we must recognize the ongoing impacts of colonial systems, including residential schools and the …overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care.

Today and every day, we honour Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities, and are committed to Reconciliation through meaningful action.

We would like to recognize and express our gratitude to the Zonta Club of Woodstock for their generous donation to our agency. This donation will directly support the Family Violence Counselling Program Women’s Groups. Their generosity makes a difference in our community, helping to foster …healing, empowerment, and hope.
Thank you, Zonta Club of Woodstock, for believing and sharing in our vision. Together as a community, we help children, youth, and families be safe, strong, and connected.

DUTY TO REPORT (Free Information Session)
June 23rd
9:30-10:30am via ZOOM
This 1 hour workshop is for you if any of the following apply:
👉 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

Throw back to last Thursday June 5th, when United Way Oxford, helped local businesses send teams of volunteers across all of Oxford County for the Day of Caring.
Since 2006, this initiative has helped create connections between businesses and local non-profits, to give back and make a …difference in the community.
This year, we were fortunate to have volunteers from Revel Reality come and help with some much-needed clean up of our gardens.
The gardens at our agency are an important part of our service delivery, helping provide a connection with nature and each other for the families we support.
We are very appreciative of Revel Realty for their hard work, and to United Way Oxford for creating the connection and spreading the joy created through simple acts of kindness!
#UWODayofCaring2025

June is PRIDE MONTH, a time to both celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as work to improve safety and inclusivity for all.
Young queer people face disproportionate levels of harassment, bullying, violence, and family and community rejection.
Research shows that for 2SLGBTQIA+ …young people, there are four major protective factors that promote their safety and well-being:
• family acceptance and support
• access to gender-affirming health care
• supportive adults, and
• engagement with the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Events, programming, and symbols that represent the 2SLGBTQIA+ community affirm the identities of 2SLGBTQIA+ children and youth and can help them to feel seen, supported, and safe. They also give all youth the opportunity to learn about the community and promote understanding, acceptance, diversity, and equity.
2SLGBTQIA+ youth deserve to live and learn in safe places that accept and support them, and we ALL have a role to play in ensuring this becomes a reality here in Oxford County.
#CASOxford #Pride #OxfordCounty #HonouringCommunity