What is the Children’s Aid Society (CAS)?
The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CAS) is a community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. We are one of 53 agencies in Ontario that keep children safe, provide support and other services to parents; and when necessary provide safe and nurturing care for children and youth who are unable to live at home because of family problems. We provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outside of regular business hours, a team of protection workers are available to respond to situations where children may be at risk. In most situations we are able to protect children while they continue to live in their own homes. We work in collaboration with families and other members of the community to ensure children and youth remain safe. Sometimes the risk of harm is such that the child or youth cannot be protected at home and temporary care is provided either in a foster or group living situation. Once a child is in the care of the agency, every
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