June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017 Dear parents, families and caregivers in our autism community: Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of announcing a sweeping transformation to how this province provides services and supports for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP). This transformation will make Ontario a leader

June 10, 2017

We invite you to attend an information session to learn more about foster care and adoption, as well as the home study assessment.  Our next session will be held on July 12  from 5:30pm -6:30pm, at our office, 655 Riddell Road in Orangeville.  Please r.s.v.p your attendance to Gloria Cooper at 519-941-1530 ext. 229 or

May 15, 2017

During a ceremony at Queen’s Park on Wednesday (May 10), Orangeville’s Joshua Austin was presented with an Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, please click here to read the article by Chirs Halliday of the Orangeville Banner.

April 20, 2017

Thank you to all the sponsors, supporters, volunteers and attendees who made Building Better Tomorrows a successful event.  

April 6, 2017

DCAFS’ Clinical Services is pleased to share with parents and our community the attached letter from Minister Coteau in regards to the development of the Ontario Autism Program. If further information is required, MCYS has provided the following contact information:Greg Ladyka, Program Supervisor, MCYS Central Region (905) 952-1907, 1-877-669-6658 x 1907. Please click here to read

February 1, 2017

Parenting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma and Loss This 24-hour specialized series of eight classes is designed for adoptive, kinship and customary care families who are parenting children who have experienced trauma and loss as a part of their history. This course provides tools, techniques and information that empower participants to effectively parent their children.

January 24, 2017

DCAFS is currently seeking Board Members Membership on DCAFS’ Board of Directors is an excellent opportunity for individuals to take a leadership role in Dufferin County and make a significant contribution to children, families and to our community. To ensure we have a well-rounded, diverse Board, we are looking to recruit Members who have the

January 10, 2017

The Adoption Council of Ontario’s Post Adoption Supports Information Session is scheduled to Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8pm. For more information, please click here.

December 30, 2016

Thank you for your donations during the holiday season. We greatly appreciate your support in helping children, youth, adults and families in Dufferin County. Wishing you health and happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. All the best to you and yours, Executive Director Dufferin Child and Family Services

November 29, 2016

Dealing with Big Feelings – Teaching Kids How to Self-Regulate, please click to read.