Supporting children, youth and families
The Society protects and cares for vulnerable children and youth in the counties of Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward and provides programs and services that help to empower them and their families. There are many ways as an individual to support children and families in the communities.
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43,205
children 15 years of age or younger live in the areas served by Highland Shores
6.5%
of children come into the attention of our agency each year for a concern about their well-being and safety.
718
is the approximate number of families provided with ongoing services after each assessment year.
1,634
families are assessed for a concern about their children each year.
Our agency places approximately 206 children each year in care outside of their home.
Results
Child Welfare Results
The child welfare sector of Ontario is committed to using data to continuously improve the services it provides to children and families.
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Children's Aid Societies in Ontario are collecting data to measure their performance in various areas of child welfare. This data assists us in our efforts to continuously improve the services we provide to children and families and increases accountability and transparency with regard to the work we do. Click here to look at our performance data at Highland Shores.
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Highland Shores CAS is an essential workplace. Our doors are open; however, in accordance with Public Health guidance, all visitors and staff should stay home when sick. Visits should be rescheduled during the time symptoms are present until symptoms have improved for 24 hours or 48 hours for gastrointestinal symptoms.
Also, masks are currently required in all public parts of our building until further notice.
If you have concerns about the safety of a child, or if you need our help, please call 1-800-267-0570 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.