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Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton

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Record #: HAM0092 Last Modified: 23 Aug 2011 Last Full Update: 18 Jan 2011
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
735 King St E
Hamilton, ON L8M 1A1
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton East
Major IntersectionSanford Ave and King St E
Office Phone905-525-2012
Fax* General 905-525-5606 
* Legal 905-525-2242 
* Intake Fax 905-525-3330 
* Ongoing Fax 905-525-0481
Crisis PhoneJointly operated with the CAS - After Hrs (4:30 pm-8:30 am 7 days/wk) 905-522-8053
E-Mailkaren.dolyniuk@hamiltonccas.on.ca
Websitewww.hamiltonccas.on.ca
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK
Contact Information
Primary ContactKaren Dolyniuk CFRE, Manager, Communications & Development
Primary ExecutiveErsilia DiNardo, Executive Director; Email: ersilia.dinardo@hamiltonccas.on.ca
Alternate ExecutiveRocco Gizzarelli, Director of Services; Email: rocco.gizzarelli@hamiltonccas.on.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorLisa Hostein; Email: lisa.hostein@hamiltonccas.on.ca
Description & Services
AccessibilityFully Accessible
DescriptionThe purpose of the Society is to provide child welfare services to Catholic families and children in the City of Hamilton, in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, 1984 and Board policy.  
 
Major Services For Families: 
 
* Individual and group counselling for parents and children 
* Support services for the maintenance of the family unit 
* Educational training for children, adolescents and adults 
* Crisis counselling for parent-teen conflict 
* Recreation programs for children who are experiencing a variety of social, emotional and behavioural problems 
* Life skills or support programming to help prepare youth for independence and self-reliance 
 
Major Services For Single Parents: 
 
* Prenatal planning 
* Support services for single parents 
* Post-natal support for single parents 
 
Major Services For Children In Care: 
 
* Placement services for children, separated either temporarily or permanently from their parents (foster care, group care, respite care, and institutional placement) 
* Counselling as required to address the child's needs 
* Adoptive placement for children who can benefit from such a placement 
* Other programs as required by children 
* Youth leadership and employment program
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and under 
 
Children under the age of 16 who need protection and their family * Youth over 16 may access services in some cases, call for details
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services
Other Details
Alternate NameCCAS ; Children's Aid, Catholic ; Childrens Aid
WardWard 3
Print MaterialAnnual Report * newsletter
FundingProvincial - Ministry of Community and Youth Services ; Private - Private funds from charitable foundations ; Community service organizations, businesses, and individuals
Established1954
Service Categories
Service CategoriesAdoption Counselling and Support ; Adoption Evaluation/Placement ; Adoption Information ; Child Abuse Counselling ; Child Abuse Prevention ; Child Sexual Assault Prevention ; Children's Protective Services ~ Abused Children ; Children's Respite Care ; Children's Rights Groups ; Family Preservation Programs ; Foster Home Placement ~ Foster Children ; General Expectant/New Parent Assistance Programs ~ Single Parent Families ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Adolescents ~ Parents of Teens ; Preadoptive Foster Care ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Child Abuse Issues