Welcome to the Children’s Aid Society of the Districts
of Sudbury and Manitoulin
The Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin is an organization that values children, and is respectful and sensitive to their needs. We are committed to:
- ensuring the safety and well-being of children
- delivering services to children which are sensitive to culture, language, religion,
- providing a safe, permanent, stable, loving environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation,
- advocating for the necessary resources to meet children’s needs,
- achieving this mission in collaboration with community partners.
Kinship Appreciation Week
Today, we start celebrating Kinship Appreciation Week! This week is a time to recognize all of the extended family and community members who provide support to children when they cannot remain with their parents. Sometimes this support is temporary, and sometimes it turns into permanent care. What we know is that kinship service is usually a much better alternative to foster or group care! Therefore, to every kin family who has come forward to provide safety, security, and support to children in need of protection, who might otherwise find themselves in the care of the Society, we extend a tremendous thank you. Their presence and commitment to show up for our kids, often having to make large sacrifices of their own, is truly appreciated!
** Update – February 18, 2021 – Please note the following notice to Class Members who are former Crown Wards **
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement (PDF)
Please click here to view our letter to Community Partners with regards to the Sudbury and Manitoulin Children’s Aid Society Commitment to Equity and Inclusion.
Watch OACAS’s video “Understanding Child Welfare” to better understand the role of children’s aid societies today. Click here to view the video.