Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex

About Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex

Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex is a child welfare organization located in the Huron Heights neighbourhood on Oxford St E. The agency serves children and youth under the age of 18, as well as their families and the broader community, by providing a range of protective and supportive services. Their mission is to create safety, connections, and environments where young people can thrive within their families, cultures, and communities. The organization provides a variety of essential services, including investigations into allegations of harm or neglect, and the provision of guidance, counselling, and support to help families prevent circumstances that might require child protection. They offer specialized programs such as Indigenous Services, Black African Canadian Services, and a Youth Response Unit that uses a culturally inclusive and anti-oppressive framework. Additionally, the agency manages foster care and adoption services. Their foster care options include regular foster care, dually approved foster-adopt care for families licensed to both foster and adopt, relief or respite care for short-term breaks, and emergency foster care for immediate, short-notice needs. The agency describes its approach as being rooted in values of compassion, curiosity, connection, creativity, and collaboration. They aim to meet families where they are, involving children and youth in decision-making while building respectful partnerships with the community. They provide training, tax-free financial support, and 24/7 assistance to foster caregivers. The organization also handles practical administrative tasks such as external record checks, personal information requests, and adoption disclosures.