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The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa Newsletter
Help us Help Kids
 
March 2007
In This Issue
Featured Child
Information Tool Kit
Child Welfare Transformation
Community Relations
Baby Foster Homes Needed
Adoption

Featured Child

Chris

 

Chris is a likeable 9 year old who enjoys having that one to one attention with adults.  He can be guarded about sharing his feelings but is also described as quick witted."  He has a good sense of humour and is bright.  He is also strong willed and because of such sometimes has difficulties with his friends.  Chris has also been known to challenge and defy adults at times.  He can be unsure in how to engage with peers however he is constantly talking and engaging with his foster parents.

Chris likes to try new things but can get frustrated.  When  he is committed, however, he easily perseveres. Chris is very healthy and has no academic delays. Chris would benefit from a family who is able to commit a great deal of time and attention to him to help develop a healthy attachment.  He requires structure and clear expectations for his behaviours as well as calm support to make the right decisions.  Chris wants a mother figure and would do best as an only child or as the youngest child with much older siblings. 

 

Please note that reproduction of this profile, such as photocopying or printing , is strictly prohibited.

 

If you are interested in adopting Chris please call (613) 742-1620.


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Welcome
Welcome to the new e-newsletter from the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa. The information provided in this newsletter is meant to inform community service providers and stakeholders on upcoming events, pertinent updates and any other information that may be useful to you in your work with the children and families of the Ottawa community.
 
 
Publications
The Ottawa CAS has available to you an information tool kit which help answer some of the frequently asked questions that we receive regularly. For example, we address: 'what is the cas?' 'what happens when the CAS gets involved?' ' if you child is in care', and many others. This information tool kit is available in Somali, Farsi, Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish and French/English. It is also free of charge. If you would like to order a tool kit please contact the Communications Office at (613) 747-7800 ext. 2033.
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Child Welfare Transformation
The Child and Family Services Act, which governs child welfare in Ontario, requires that child welfare standards be reviewed every five years. The last revision in 2000 brought forth significant changes to child welfare practices at that time. For example, the Ontario Risk Assessment Model was introduced at that time.

The recent review in 2006 once again brought many changes to child welfare practice in Ontario, this time with a renewed focus on family care, permanency and a community based approach to providing services to families.

The child welfare field is confident that these changes will have a very positive effect on the prevention of admission to care and in greater permanency options for children and youth.

Through this newsletter we will keep you updated on changes and new practices.


TRANSFORMATION UPDATE: NEXT ISSUE - KINSHIP SERVICES
Community Relations
In order to effectively implement the changes brought forward by the Child Welfare Transformation Agenda, it is necessary for child welfare agencies to work closely with local agencies to increase community capacity and enhance relationships.

The Ottawa CAS is supporting collaboration between agencies by conducting community consultations and establishing liason roles to facilitate the relationships and models of service.

Further to developing collaborative models with community agencies, the CAS is supporting a new resource of 'Community Outreach Worker'. This is a full time position dedicated to reaching out into various community at a 'grass roots' level and engaging two-way conversations with its members. Learnings from this outreach program are then fed back through internal structures to inform service delivery. More information will be available in future updates.
 
Baby Foster Homes Needed
We are looking for anyone interested in becoming a foster parent for babies. This stay-at-home opportunity is a great way to give back to the community! Call (613) 742-1620 for more information.
 

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