Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about the importance of kin families during Kin Awareness Week, September 21-25

During Kin Awareness Week, Children's Aid Societies celebrate the families that step in and support children and youth while caregivers address the challenges they are facing.

Kin support often means providing a safe and nurturing home, but it also includes informal supports like child care and transportation. Kin providers can be family members, but most people don't realize they can also be people who simply have an emotional connection to the child or youth. Learn more about how kin families keep kids connected here.

For more information on what it means to be a kin caregiver, please contact Lorraine Quinn, Supervisor at 613 962 9291 ext 2372 or lorraine.quinn@highlandshorescas.com .

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2024

Monday, September 16 Kinship & Alternate Care Awareness Week, 2024 (Board, Foster Parents, Public, Staff, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
During Kin… Continue reading Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about the importance of kin families during Kin Awareness Week, September 21-25
Wednesday, September 11 Ontario Ombudsman initiating investigation into issue of CASs/Child Wellbeing agencies placing youth in motels (Public) (by Colleen Thompson)
Friday, June 7 Available Foster Homes in Ontario have Dropped by 33.6% Since 2020 (Public) (by Colleen Thompson)
Friday, May 10 More Funding Needed for Child Welfare (Public) (by Colleen Thompson)
Tuesday, March 26 Children’s Aid Societies are hoping there will be more support to help them care for vulnerable kids (CBC Radio – Windsor – March 20, 2024) (Public) (by Colleen Thompson)
Tuesday, January 30 JJ Kelso Board Award – Nominations close March 31, 2024 (Public) (by Colleen Thompson)
Wednesday, January 17 Shortage of placements for youth means they can end up in hotels, increasing risk for all involved (Board, Foster Parents, Public, Staff, Volunteers, Youth) (by Colleen Thompson)

2023

Thursday, August 24 Executive Director Selected for Highland Shores CAS (Public) (by Colleen Thompson)

2022

Wednesday, November 2 November is Adoption Awareness Month (Public) (by Colleen Thompson)
Tuesday, November 1 Domestic Violence Awareness Month & International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Board, Foster Parents, Public) (by twoshoes)
November is… Continue reading Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about the importance of kin families during Kin Awareness Week, September 21-25
Wednesday, April 13 International Day of Pink (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, February 21 26 Years of Celebrating Kindness (Board, Public) (by twoshoes)

2021

Saturday, November 13 ‘Orange the World’ with GRANquinte (Board, Public) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, October 19 Awards Recognize Contributions Made by Foster Parents & Volunteers (Board, Foster Parents, Public, Youth) (by twoshoes)
In celebration… Continue reading Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about the importance of kin families during Kin Awareness Week, September 21-25
Monday, August 9 International Youth Day – August 12, 2021 (Board, Public, Youth) (by twoshoes)
International Youth… Continue reading Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about the importance of kin families during Kin Awareness Week, September 21-25
Tuesday, July 27 July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2021. (Board, Foster Parents, Public, Staff, Uncategorized, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, April 27 Board Recruitment (Board, Public) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, April 27 Volunteer Board Members needed! (Board, Volunteers) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, March 3 Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week – March 8-14, 2021 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, February 22 HSCA recognizing families, staff, foster parents (Board, Foster Parents, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)

2020

Tuesday, November 3 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Board, Foster Parents, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, September 8 Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about the importance of kin families during Kin Awareness Week, September 21-25 (Board, Public) (by twoshoes)
Friday, September 4 Highland Shores CAS holds 9th Annual General Meeting (Board, Public) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, June 30 Notice of Annual General Meeting of Highland Shores Children’s Aid, September 3, 2020… (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, May 7 Highland Shores CAS ‘here to help’ despite call decline amid pandemic (Public) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, April 9 In times of uncertainty, look for the helpers (Board, Public, Volunteers) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, March 25 MESSAGE about COVID-19 (Board, Public) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, March 19 CASs Continuing Child Protection Services (Public) (by twoshoes)
Monday, January 20 Interested in volunteering as a Community Member on our Service & Administration Committee? (Board, Foster Parents, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)

2019

Thursday, September 26 Go Purple at a local hockey game! (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, April 4 Board Recruitment: Highland Shores CAS is recruiting up to two volunteer board positions. (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, January 24 Executive Director Selected for Highland Shores Children’s Aid (Board, Public, Youth) (by twoshoes)

2018

Friday, August 3 Annual General Meeting – Flyer (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, June 20 National Indigenous Peoples Day (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, May 30 Highland Shores Quinte West Office Closed as of June 1, 2018 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, May 10 Children and Youth in Care Day (May 14) recognizes the importance of listening to the voice of young people (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, April 11 National Volunteer Week – April 15 – 21, 2018 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, February 15 Family Day reminds us that we all need to feel a sense of belonging. (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, February 12 Shouldn’t Every Child Enjoy the Same Rights? (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, February 7 February is Black History Month (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, January 30 Bell Let’s Talk Day 2018 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, January 4 OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare (Board, Public, Youth) (by twoshoes)

2017

Thursday, December 7 Child, Youth and Family Services Act will Bring Changes to the Delivery of Child Welfare Services (Board) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, November 30 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, November 16 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, November 16 November 20th is National Child Day (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, November 15 November is Adoption Awareness Month (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, October 24 Go Purple Hockey Games (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, October 18 Your Input is Needed! (Board, Public) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, October 12 Saying thanks during Foster Family Week – Oct 15-21 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, October 5 October is Child Abuse Prevention Month: It Takes a Village to Keep Kid Safe! (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, September 12 Using Relationships to Heal Trauma Presented by Dr. Sian Phillips – September 25, 2017 (Board, Public, Volunteers) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, August 10 International Youth Day – August 12, 2017 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, June 22 2018 Guardian Angel Award Nominations (Board, Public, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, June 21 National Aboriginal Day (Board, Public, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, June 7 New Mural Brightens Our Reception Area (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, May 25 Highland Shores Children’s Aid Outlines Five Year Budget (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, May 24 Ontario’s Creative Engagement Fund Aims to Encourage Dialogue (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, May 24 Children and Youth in Care Day Recognizes Strength and Resilience (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, April 26 May 3rd is McHappy Day! (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, April 19 National Volunteer Week – April 23 – 29, 2017 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, April 3 Day of Pink 2017 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, March 8 2017 Guardian Angels Cynthya & Ken Schmidt Honoured at Annual Gala (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, February 16 The Essential Bonds of Family… (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, February 15 Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week – March 6 – 12, 2017 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, February 13 Have a Heart Day 2017 (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)

2016

Monday, December 5 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, November 24 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, November 17 November 20th is National Child Day (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, November 15 Awards Recognize Important Contributions Made by Foster Parents & Volunteers (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, November 1 The Power of Permanent Connections (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, September 29 October is Child Abuse Prevention Month…Your Call Can Make a Difference! (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, September 14 Highland Shores Holds 5th Annual General Meeting – September 8, 2016 (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, August 11 International Youth Day (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, June 21 National Aboriginal Day (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, June 9 Clark Awards Have Helped Youth Achieve their Post-Secondary Goals for 27 Years (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, April 11 Quantum Program Helps Students Take a “Giant Step” Forward (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, April 6 The Children’s Foundation – Helping One Child at a Time (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, April 6 Volunteers are the “Roots” of Strong Communities (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, March 7 Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week – March 7-13, 2016 (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, February 23 Pink Shirt Day 2016 (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, February 12 Celebrating the Bonds of Family on February 15th (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, February 10 Have a Heart Day (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)

2015

Thursday, December 24 Motherisk Hair Strand Testing Update (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, December 4 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – November 25th (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, November 20 National Child Day (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, November 6 Honouring Those Who Make a Difference (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, November 2 November is Adoption Awareness Month (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, October 29 New Collective Agreement for Unionized Staff at Highland Shores Children’s Aid (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, October 1 We All Need to Speak Up for Kids! (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, September 17 Highland Shores Holds 4th Annual General Meeting – September 3, 2015 (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, September 10 Come Meet the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)! (Board) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, August 12 International Youth Day – August 12, 2015 (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Monday, July 27 Annual General Meeting (Board) (by twoshoes)
Monday, July 27 Meeting Dates for Board and Committees (2015-2016) (Board, Management) (by twoshoes)
Monday, July 20 National Drowning Prevention Week – July 18-26, 2015 (Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, June 19 National Aboriginal Day – June 21, 2015 (Management, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, April 10 National Volunteer Week – April 12-18, 2015 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, February 27 Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week – March 9 – 15, 2015 (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, February 25 Get in the Pink! (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, February 12 $150,000 OTF Grant Awarded to Help Children Living in Prince Edward and Northumberland Counties (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, February 12 Family Day is a Celebration of Belonging (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)

2014

Friday, November 21 National Child Day (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, October 22 Celebrating National Foster Family Week – October 19 – 25, 2014 (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, October 22 Concert Features Message of Hope (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, October 3 Youth Create Original Song and Video to Help Create Awareness About Child Abuse Prevention (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, October 3 Purple stands for Prevention! (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, July 30 July Update for Staff CPIN Portal (Staff) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, July 29 July CPIN Update (CPIN) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, July 8 Welcome to the HSCA CPIN Implementation staff portal! (Staff) (by twoshoes)
Friday, June 20 Treatment Foster Care Celebrates 25 Years of Service (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Friday, June 20 Supporting Youth to Achieve Their Academic Goals (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, May 20 Reach for Success Youth Awards (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Wednesday, May 14 Ontario Celebrates Children and Youth in Care Day (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Tuesday, March 18 Teens for Jeans (Board, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, February 13 Celebrating the Importance of Family (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, February 13 Have a Heart Day – February 14th (Board, Management, Public, Volunteers, Youth) (by twoshoes)
Thursday, January 23 OACAS Reconciliation Framework: Sharing a Good Heart (Board) (by twoshoes)