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Children's Aid Society of Hamilton
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Record #: HAM0084 Last Modified: 06 May 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
26 Arrowsmith Rd
Hamilton, ON L8N 4B9
 
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Major IntersectionCentennial Pkwy N and Barton St E
Mailing AddressPO Box 1170 
Depot 1 
26 Arrowsmith Rd 
Hamilton, ON L8N 4B9
Office Phone905-522-1121
Fax905-572-6465
After Hours Phone905-522-8053
Crisis PhoneAfter regular hours 4:30 pm-8:30 am 7 days per week * 905-522-8053
E-Mailinfo@hamiltoncas.com
Websitewww.hamiltoncas.com
Primary ContactKim Van Louwe, Manager of Quality Assurance, Communications & Development; Phone: 905-522-1121 ext 6187; Fax: 905-572-9733; Email: kvanlouwe@hamiltoncas.com
Primary ExecutiveDominic Verticchio, Executive Director; Email: dverticchio@hamiltoncas.com
Volunteer CoordinatorTracy Thorne, Supervisor of Volunteers; Email: tthorne@hamiltoncas.com
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)CAS ; Childrens Aid ; Homes for Kids
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton East
WardWard 5
DescriptionThe Children's Aid Society of Hamilton is a government funded agency with a non-profit Board of Directors serving children, adolescents and families. Services provided are determined by the Child and Family Services Act and include the following: 
 
* investigating allegations or evidence that children who are under the age of 16 years or are in the Society's care or under its supervision may be in need of protection 
* protecting, where necessary, children who are under the age of 16 years or are in the Society's care or under its supervision 
* providing guidance, counselling and other services to families for protecting children or for the prevention of circumstances requiring the protection of children 
* providing care for children assigned or committed to its care under the CFS Act 
* supervising children assigned to its supervision under the CFS Act 
* placing children for adoption under the CFS Act. 
* providing customized medical and dental services to all children in care through our in-house Medical/Dental Clinic 
* educating the public about their duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect and the role of the Society 
* recruiting, developing, training and supporting foster and adoptive homes 
* where appropriate, seeking out and supporting kin caregivers 
* fundraising to provide recreational, therapeutic and educational opportunities for children and youth in the Society's care.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Mon-Thu by appointment 4:30 pm-9 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and under 
 
Children under the age of 16 who are in need of protection from physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect * Youth over 16 may access services in some cases * Call for details
Bus Routes(2) BARTON ; (56) CONFEDERATION PARK
FeesService - For private and family related adoptions ; None - for protective services
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services
FundingProvincial
Established1894
Indexing
Service CategoriesAdoption Counselling and Support ; Adoption Evaluation/Placement ; Adoption Information ; Child Abuse Counselling ; Child Abuse Prevention ; Child Sexual Abuse Counselling ; Child Sexual Assault Prevention ; Children's Protective Services ; Children's Protective Services ~ Abused Children ; Children's Rights Groups ; Foster Home Placement ~ Foster Children ; Preadoptive Foster Care ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Child Abuse Issues
SubjectsAdoption ; Child abuse ; Child protective services ; Child welfare ; Children ; Counselling ; Family life education ; Family support ; Family violence ; Foster care ; Foster children ; One parent families ; Parenting support ; Postnatal care ; Prenatal care ; Registries ; Sexual assault ; Volunteer opportunities ; Youth