This week, York Region Children’s Aid Society celebrates the incredible foster families who open their hearts and homes to children and youth in our community. 💚🏡 Together, we’re building brighter futures, one child, one family and one act of kindness at a time.

💚 Invisible Disabilities Week | October 18–24 Invisible disabilities can affect how a person learns, communicates, moves through the world, or manages everyday life. You never know what someone may be experiencing. A little understanding can make a big difference.

Today, we recognize Persons Day and celebrate the historic milestone that affirmed women as “persons” under Canadian law in 1929. Let’s honour the progress of the past and keep working toward a brighter, more equitable future for generations to come.

ONTARIO FOR ALL 💛 York Region continues to experience rapid population growth, increasing poverty, and rising affordability pressures, creating community needs that are outpacing available provincial funding. Read More: yorkcas.org/news/ontario-for…

Join our next Foster Care information session: 🗓️ November 24, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ✉️Email: [email protected] to register Visit our website or call us: 🌐 yorkcas.org/foster-caregiver… 📲 905-895-2318

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in recognition of Thanksgiving. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. From all of us at YRCAS, we wish those celebrating a safe, joyful, and meaningful Thanksgiving!

Today, we celebrate the courage, strength, and authenticity of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who choose to live openly and proudly as their true selves. 🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves to feel safe, accepted, respected, and loved for who they are. ❤️

💚 World Mental Health Day | October 10 Today, we’re reminded that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. For children and youth, having caring adults, safe spaces, and someone who listens can make a meaningful difference.

Strong communities grow when we show up for children, youth and families. You don’t have to do it alone and you don’t have to be a foster parent to make an impact. 🌟 FOSTER - VOLUNTEER - DONATE Contact us to learn how you can get involved!

Today, we celebrate the lesbian community and the strength, courage, joy and diversity of lesbian women and girls everywhere. 🏳️‍🌈 Listen. Learn. Celebrate. Stand up for inclusion.

Congratulations to our partners, 360°kids, on the official opening of Herefordshire House in Newmarket on October 6! 🏠💓 Read the full story here: yorkcas.org/news/360kids-ope…

On September 22, York Region Children’s Aid Society welcomed staff, volunteers and foster parents for a special day of appreciation, connection and celebration. 💛💚 Read the full story here: yorkcas.org/news/staff-volun…

💚 Mental Illness Awareness Week | October 4–10 Mental Illness Awareness Week is a time to break the stigma, start conversations and remind children, youth, families and communities that it’s okay to ask for help. You are not alone. Your feelings matter. Help is available.

🧡 Sisters in Spirit National Day of Action 🧡 October 4 Today, we remember and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) and stand with families, survivors, and Indigenous communities calling for justice, safety, and change.

🕊️ International Day of Non-Violence 🕊️ Non-violence starts with everyday choices: 💬 Speak with kindness 🤝 Treat others with respect 👂 Listen and understand 💚 Stand up against bullying and harm 🌱 Be part of creating safe, caring communities

This #FosterFriday, shine a light on the difference you can make. Consider becoming a foster parent and help a child or teen know they are not alone. Visit our website or call us: 🌐 yorkcas.org/foster-caregiver… 📲 905-895-2318

This Autism Awareness Month, York Region Children’s Aid Society is celebrating autistic children and youth and recognizing the unique strengths, talents, perspectives and experiences they bring to our communities. 🧩✨

💛 Kindness can change everything. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, included and heard - at school, at home, online and in our community. Stand up. Speak out. Spread kindness.

🏳️‍🌈✨ 2SLGBTQIA+ HISTORY MONTH ✨🏳️‍🌈 This 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month, we celebrate the people, voices and communities who have helped create a more inclusive world, while recognizing the work that continues today. 💚💛

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the strength, courage, leadership and achievements of women and girls who have helped shape our communities and inspire change. 💚💛