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!  

August 21, 2018

Effective September 5th, 2018 DCAFS Talk-In Clinic will move from Tuesdays to Wednesdays serving children/youth ages 5 to 18 years. Hours 1-8pm (last appointment begins at 7pm).  To learn more about  the Talk-In Clinic please click here.

August 19, 2018

We are once again extremely grateful to be a part of honouring the memory of Natasha Paterson through paying it forward to those in need of support in our community. Teresa and Duncan, you are making a difference. Thank you for your very generous donation.

June 15, 2018

In collaboration with Adopt4Life, the University of Western Ontario has created a Parental Leave Survey “Time to Attach” for all Canadians who have grown their families through; adoption, kin and customary care, please see information below.   PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR : RESEARCH ON EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR ADOPT READY (Awaiting Parents), ADOPTIVE, CUSTOMARY CARE AND

May 17, 2018

Building Better Tomorrows with Michael “Pinball” Clemons was a huge success! Thank you to our sponsors, donors, vendors and community members who attended the event to help raise funds to assist children, youth and families living in Dufferin County. Your support and commitment is greatly appreciated!    

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.