October 13, 2019

The Resource Team will be hosting a Foster Parent Information Session from 6-8pm at Dufferin Child and Family Services office at 655 Riddell Road  on Tuesday, October 22 for you to learn more about Fostering. Who are Foster Parents? Single adults or couples, experienced parents, and those still learning along the way People of diverse

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

March 18, 2019

Dufferin Child & Family Services is seeking foster parents with specialized parenting skills to provide emergency, short term foster care for children and youth, including teenagers. The successful candidate(s) will receive a daily, tax-free retainer to be available for placements as needed and further daily compensation once children/youth are placed in the home. You will

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

November 28, 2018

The Headwaters Family Visit Centre provides a safe, neutral and child focused setting for visits and exchanges between children and non-residential parent or another adult such as a grandparent. Families may use the centre for supervised visits or as a safe location to exchange their children for unsupervised visits. On-site Volunteers must be  18 years of

November 15, 2018

Raising of the transgender pride flag was met with cheers rather than silence to make noise around violence against the transgender community. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to commemorate the lost lives due to TRANSPHOBIA and to celebrate the RESILIENCE of community.

September 6, 2018

DCAFS is hosting – Meet the Facilitator for GLOW (Gay Lesbian Or Whatever) Groups (both Jr. & Sr.) When:Thursday, Oct 25th – GLOW Jr. (11-14yrs) & GLOW Sr. (15 – 22yrs) from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm We look forward to seeing you there!

August 22, 2018

Monthly Support Group Flyer Information Sessions: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 and Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Dufferin Child and Family Services 655 Riddell Road Contact Tara Leskey, FASD Consultant at tara.leskey@dcafs.on.ca or 519-941-1530 x 237 to register. Non-registered participants still welcome!