It takes a community to protect children and youth.

We encourage you to call us no matter how big or small your concerns are.

Our team helps create safe and loving homes for children and youth.

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Child Protection

Children’s Aid Society has a legal mandate to protect and support the well-being of children and youth. We are available to accept reports of children and youth in need of protection 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Signs of Safety

This approach addresses the seriousness of alleged or confirmed maltreatment. It allows the family to remain the expert of their situation, maximizing the collaboration between families and workers.

Triple P

The Positive Parenting Program is one of the most recognized parenting programs worldwide. It is built on the core principles of positive parenting and the belief that small changes can lead to big results.

Foster & Adoption

We recruit, train, and support foster families, and guide adoptive parents through the process to provide safe, loving homes for children in need.

Out of Home

We provide safe, temporary care for children who cannot remain at home, ensuring stability and support while long-term plans are developed.

Intake and Assessment

We respond to concerns, assess each child’s safety and needs, and determine the appropriate level of protection and support.

Ready, Set, Go
Program (RSG)

We help youth transition to independent living by teaching life skills, building confidence, and connecting them to community resources.

Voluntary Youth Service Agreement (VYSA)

We work with youth to create individualized service plans that support education, housing, and personal goals.

General Services

We offer a range of child protection, family support, and community outreach services to ensure children’s safety and well-being.

Learn more about
the work of CASSDG

Our primary focus is the safety and well-being of children and youth. Our agency conducts assessments, offers support services such as counseling and teaching and, whenever possible, provides resources. The Children’s Aid Society of SDG also facilitates public adoptions for children and youth whose birth family is unable to care for.

Our Commitment

As a proud member of the IDEA Community Coalition, the Children’s Aid Society of United counties of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry is committed to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppression, and Truth and Reconciliation. We collaborate with local organizations and agencies to address systemic barriers and create lasting change. By focusing on community equity, continuous learning, inclusive practices, policy evaluation, and data-driven accountability, we strive to foster a more inclusive and just community for everyone.

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Get Involved

Volunteer

The Children’s Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) offers a wide variety of volunteering opportunities.

Student Placements

The Children’s Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry may have an opportunity for student placements in any of the following areas.

Events & Campaigns

Join our events and campaigns to raise awareness and help improve the lives of children and families in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

Donate

Your donation helps support programs and services that make a lasting difference for children and families in our community.

Join Our Team

Child welfare is a rewarding career option that enables caring individuals to support the community.

Every staff member
contributes to the work we do.