April 24, 2018

Our condolences to all those impacted by the senseless act of violence & tragedy that occurred yesterday in Toronto. Everyone should be able to feel safe to walk in their community. Grateful for first responders  and good samaritans who helped the victims. #TorontoStrong

March 16, 2018

Building Better Tomorrows on Friday, May 4 at Monora Park featuring, Michael “Pinball” Clemons, CFL Legend and Canadian Sport Hall of Famer is a fundraising event in support of the Dufferin Children’s Fund which is the fundraising arm of Dufferin Child and Family Services. Building Better Tomorrows is a luncheon catered by Lavender Blue, who

February 25, 2018

We wish to recognize our community’s efforts to gather and support each other during the search for Kaden. As always, the strength of our community is shown in how we come together during these difficult times. Children’s Mental Health at DCAFS is available to support children, youth and their caregivers. If you or someone you know

January 31, 2018

We are needing resource families, please watch our videos to learn more.   To learn more about becoming a Resource Family, please complete an inquiry form.

December 14, 2017

Below is a letter from Michael Coteau, Minister of  Children and Youth Services regarding the Ontario Autism Program. Letter to Parents – English Letter to Parents – French

November 29, 2017

Dufferin Child and Family Services is offering a number of workshops from January 2018 to March 2018.  Please view the attachments for details on the workshops. Parent Workshop Calendar for March 2018

November 15, 2017

DCAFS is pleased to provide our community with an update regarding the transformative Moving on Mental Health initiative impacting Dufferin/Guelph/Wellington children/youth and families. Moving on Mental Health October Update.

November 7, 2017

The Placement Resource Team at Dufferin Child and Family Services is aiming to recruit 10 foster families by March 2018, given a decrease in local foster families. “The decrease in available foster families is being experienced across Ontario,” said Kristy Dayler, Placement Resource Worker, Dufferin Child and Family Services “and Dufferin County is no exception.

November 7, 2017

November is Adoption Awareness Month and DCAFS Advocates for life-long relationships for children and youth in care. To learn more about adoption, please click here.  

September 7, 2017

Currently we are seeking volunteers for the following position: Headwaters Family Visit Centre On Site Volunteer Families with this program are involved in high-conflict custody and access disputes in Family Court. This position involves supervising access visits and exchanges between parent(s) and children and completing observation notes of these visits.  This position may be of