FAQs

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General FAQ

Q: What is a Children's Aid Society?

A: The Functions of a Children's Aid Society, as set out in the (Ontario) Child and Family Services Act include:

To investigate allegations and or evidence that children, who are under the age of sixteen or who are in its care, may be in need of protection;

To protect, where necessary, children who are under the age of sixteen or who are in its care or under it's supervision;

To provide guidance, counseling and other services to families for protecting children or the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children;

To provide care for children assigned or committed to its care;

To supervise children assigned to its supervision;
and

To place children for adoption

All to be performed according to prescribed standards, procedures and practices.