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1 Jan

Bell Let’s Talk

24 Dec

Season’s Greetings

On Behalf of all staff and Board Members, Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville would like to thank all community partners, including our volunteers, foster and kinship caregivers, for their dedication and support to children, youth and families across the counties

3 Dec

International Day of Persons With Disabilities is a United Nations day observed annually on December 3rd.

It raises awareness about the ways in which disabilities affect people economically, socially, and politically, and it promotes the rights of people with disabilities. It also aims to ensure the well-being and dignity of those who are disabled, by educating people to understand what it is like to live it a disability.

3 Dec

December 6th National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women also known informally as White Ribbon Day is a day commemorated in Canada each December 6, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which armed student Marc Lépine murdered fourteen women and injured fourteen others in the name of “fighting feminism”. The […]

5 Nov

November is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

November marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it is a time to come together to raise awareness and end domestic violence. With education and support from friends, family, and organizations, we can make a real difference in ending domestic violence. Let’s make a commitment to ourselves and each other that we will work together […]

5 Nov

November 3 to 9: Treaties Recognition Week

The Treaty-making process in Canada was formally established by the Royal Proclamation of 1763, and today the Canadian Government recognizes 70 historic treaties signed between 1701 and 1923. These Treaties formed the foundation for the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous people across Turtle Island, however, there has been and continues to be differing interpretations […]

5 Nov

November is Adoption Awareness Month

Adoption Awareness focusses on highlighting the importance of adoption as a path to creating families and giving children a safe, loving environment to grow. It emphasizes the need for permanent homes for children in foster care and works to break down the misconceptions and challenges surrounding adoption, including the importance of the child’s biological history […]

1 Oct

Foster Family Appreciation Week Oct 16-20

Foster parents are amazing. They open their hearts and homes, offering support, stability, and a sense of belonging. Foster parents bring knowledge and expertise to help us help others and we could not do all that we do without their support and partnership. Foster parents provide a safe and nurturing environment, and their dedication often […]

1 Oct

Dress Purple Day – October 25th

Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario 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. We are calling on all Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth and families that they are here to help! Learn […]

1 Sep

September 30th is National Truth and Reconciliation Day

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed September 30th. The day honours First Nations, Inuit and Metis Survivors and their families and communities and ensures that public commemoration of the tragic and painful history of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.