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3 Apr

April 16-22 is National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers are an integral part of FCSLLG, the role volunteers play is essential to our vision and mission, and we appreciate their willingness to assist us. Thank you to all of our volunteers, for their generosity and dedication.

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25 Mar

Seeking Individuals to Serve on FCSLLG’S Board of Directors

FCSLLG has been on a journey as an organization over the last couple of years to improve its provision of equitable and inclusive services for the families, children and youth we support. Please check out FCSLLG’s Statement of Equity https://youtu.be/6HorKlWHAJg Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds & Grenville (FCSLLG) – a Children’s Aid Society, […]

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1 Mar

We’re Recruiting!

It’s that time of year again! FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF LANARK, LEEDS AND GRENVILLE (FCSLLG) SEEKS INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON FCSLLG’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FCSLLG’s Vision Statement: Safe, healthy, resilient kids growing up in their families within their communities … where FCSLLG is part of a social system that promotes equitable outcomes for all […]

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8 Feb

Thank You!

We want to thank all our donors, community partners, volunteers, foster parents, and staff who donated and gave their time to make our holiday programs successful. Angle Tree provided approximately 1073 children with Christmas gifts, 35 families received food and gifts through our Family Sponsorship program, and Metro Baskets supported 36 families with food donations […]

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1 Feb

“Ours to Tell” – 2023 Black History Month Theme (Canada)

For each annual Black History Month, there is a theme chosen focused a specific aspect of Black history. The themes are intended to help increase awareness, education and understanding of Black history and to inspire people to learn more about the contributions of Black Canadians. Some examples of past themes include: “February and Forever” (2022) […]

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19 Dec

Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us and we are busy at Family and Children’s Services facilitating our angel tree program and holiday donations/sponsorships to ensure that families in our community are supported to provide holiday cheer for their children, whether it is for a Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Solstice celebration! With inflation and rising costs […]

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11 Nov

National Child Day

National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20 in recognition of our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. This year’s […]

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11 Oct

2022 FCSLLG Snowsuit Campaign

Snowsuit Distribution Dates: SAT. NOV 5 & 12 (9AM – 12PM) Perth (8 Herriott ST.)Smiths Falls (385 Country RD.29)Carlton Place (299 Bridge ST.) Monetary donations accepted through our website, by e-transfer or in-person at our Smiths Falls and Brockville offices. Donations of new snowsuits are also accepted. Our Snowsuit Campaign is here! Donate to the […]

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10 Oct

Dress Purple Day – October 27th

Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across the province raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. This year’s campaign is focused on bringing awareness to the early help and supportive services available to families facing challenges. We are […]

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18 Sep

During National Foster Family Appreciation Week

During National Foster Family Appreciation Week, FCSLLG recognizes the important contributions of foster families in our communities & across the province.  When children cannot remain with their primary caregivers and kin placements are not available, foster families provide children & youth with temporary care in a family setting.  We know that children & youth do […]

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