"We felt that older teens were often neglected at Christmas" With the help of their parents, Jake (11) and Andrew (5) Poirier wanted to make a difference in their community. The two brothers presented The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk with a package of gift cards to be given to teens in care of the Society during the Child and Youth Christmas Party on November 29, 2009. The brothers were able to purchase gift cards with savings from their allowances and support ... Read More

Pictured above: (left) Don and Katie Hutchinson; Anne-Marie Watson, Director of Service (CASHN) A community that cares Don Hutchinson from Simcoe recently celebrated his milestone 50th birthday with a party. After discussions with his wife Kathie, the couple asked party guests to bring a donation of Christmas toys in place of birthday presents. "I have everything I need, so Kathie and I thought it would be a good idea to get everyone bring a donation to give to children in need at Christmas," reported Mr. Hutchinson. The ... Read More

The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk is working hard to improve the lives and dreams of children and youth in our communities this Christmas and throughout the year. Through a new partnership with Walmart we have created the Little Dreams, Big Dreams Angel Tree program which would provide Christmas gifts to children and youth in care as well as disadvantaged children and youth in our communities. As a result of this program and others offered by the Society, you can belong to ... Read More

Adopt a child or youth from The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk News Release: OACAS AND ACO LAUNCH ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH Every child deserves a family and that is why the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) and the Adoption Council of Ontario (ACO) are partnering to advance “one day, every child in Ontario will have a family.” During November, the OACAS and the ACO are promoting Adoption Awareness Month to remind Ontarians that adoption is an option for many children and youth ... Read More

 PRESS CONFERENCE:  TORONTO – The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) and the Adoption Council of Ontario (ACO) are launching a campaign to increase awareness about the thousands of children and youth in care who are waiting for a family. The OACAS and the ACO are promoting adoption for children in care, through the Adoption Awareness campaign during November, because “one day, every child in Ontario will have a family.” When: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Where: 75 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario, 3rd ... Read More