May 11, 2020
Do you want to know what is going on behind your child’s behaviour? Do you ever wonder about the best way to respond? Do you know who to reach out to for help, and what support is available? WE CAN HELP! Dufferin Child and Family Services is a multi-service agency providing child & youth mental
March 30, 2020
DCAFS continues to support our community. Our team of trained professionals are here for you 24/7. During COVID-19 we want you to know we are still here for you! Starting March 30, we have a roster of mental health and parenting support staff available to you by phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
March 27, 2020
Based on the list provided by the Provincial Government DCAFS is an essential service. WE ARE STILL OPEN, in the modified way as outlined below. Out of an abundance of concern for our community and our staff, DCAFS has implemented service delivery changes in order to be proactive and do our part to help address
March 18, 2020
Out of concern for the health and safety of our community and staff, we have temporarily suspended our Wednesday walk-in clinic service, and are pleased to offer a phone counselling alternative. If you require the support of a clinician and had planned to attend our walk-in clinic on Wednesday, please instead call our office between
October 13, 2019
Who are Foster Parents? Single adults or couples, experienced parents, and those still learning along the way People of diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds including same sex couples and people from the LGBTQ community Stay at home adults or people who work outside of their home People who are caring, flexible, reliable and committed
October 8, 2019
We believe all Ontarians stand with the families of children and youth on the autism spectrum and their right to receive the highest quality care and treatment. In spring 2019, the Ontario government engaged in a province-wide public consultation process and appointed a new 20-member Ontario Autism Program Advisory Panel. This Panel, which we co-chaired,
September 23, 2019
Reach For It! A recreational program for children 4-13 years old who have been identified as having been or suspected to have been affected by prenatal alcohol exposure (no diagnosis required). Activities are designed around the needs of the participants and are supported by trained staff who understand FASD. Members of the Police Service will
June 20, 2019
On Saturday, June 8th Kushindokai Karate and Fitness held their sixth annual Kick-a-Thon charity fundraiser, raising $7,750 for Dufferin Child & Family Services (DCAFS) for the Dufferin Children’s Fund. Over the two and a half hour event 51 students and instructors performed 102,083 kicks. “Today was a huge success. It was such a
January 17, 2019
Petals Flower Co. has partnered with Dufferin Child and Family Services for this year’s “Have A Heart” Campaign! As a local business Petals loves to look for ways to give back to our community that has so graciously embraced and supported their little flower farm. The “Have A Heart” Campaign was designed to do just that, give
