July 10, 2018

Behavioural Addiction: Gambling, Gaming and Internet Overuse Join us for an interactive workshop designed to provide participants with an increased understanding of risk factors, screening methods, resources, and various treatment approaches for behavioural addictions – specifically problem gambling, gaming and Internet overuse. Presenter: Lisa Pont, MSW, RSW Workshop details and registration information coming soon! Sponsored

June 25, 2018

The Passport Funding Information Events are to provide information to people, families and caregivers regarding the following topics – Passport funding overview (what is PassportONE?) Passport funding agreement (what to do with an approval package) Eligible and Ineligible expenses (what can and cannot funds be spent on) Self-administering funds, or utilizing a Transfer Payment Agency

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.

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.