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Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS) is a non-profit, community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.
HCFS strives to ensure the safety and well-being of the community’s children and youth, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through culturally-competent services, with the support of the community, we help parents and caregivers build healthy families and provide a safe environment for children and youth.
Call us. We are here to help. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the community.
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9 hours ago
For many families, the holiday season can bring added financial stress and uncertainty. Together, we can help ensure children and caregivers in our community experience the joy, comfort, and connection that make this time of year special.
Whether you're looking to donate gifts, …Read moresupport a family, or learn more about our holiday programs, every contribution helps make a meaningful difference.
Learn how you can get involved: https://buff.ly/TViMr0B
Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for Hamilton families.
#Hamilton
#HolidayGiving
#CommunitySupport
#MakeADifference
#HamOnt
9 hours ago
For many families, the holiday season can bring added financial stress and uncertainty. Together, we can help ensure children and caregivers in our community experience the joy, comfort, and connection that make this time of year special.
Whether you're looking to donate gifts, …Read moresupport a family, or learn more about our holiday programs, every contribution helps make a meaningful difference.
Learn how you can get involved: 🔗 link in bio.
Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for Hamilton families.
#Hamilton
#HolidayGiving
#CommunitySupport
#MakeADifference
#HamOnt
For many families, the holiday season can bring added financial stress and uncertainty. Together, we can help ensure children and caregivers in our community experience the joy, comfort, and connection that make this time of year special.
Whether you're looking to donate gifts, …Read moresupport a family, or learn more about our holiday programs, every contribution helps make a meaningful difference.
Learn how you can get involved: 🔗 link in bio.
Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for Hamilton families.
#Hamilton
#HolidayGiving
#CommunitySupport
#MakeADifference
#HamOnt
1 days ago
This month, we recognize National Adoption Awareness Month and celebrate the many ways children, youth, and families create lifelong connections and belonging.
Adoption can provide stability, permanence, and opportunities for children and youth to thrive. It is also a time to acknowledge …Read morethe unique journeys of adoptees, birth families, adoptive families, caregivers, and all those who support children in finding safe, loving, and lasting homes.
Throughout November, we honour the importance of permanency, connection, identity, and community, and we remain committed to supporting children and families at every stage of their journey.
#AdoptionAwarenessMonth
#Belonging
#HamOnt
#HCFS
This month, we recognize National Adoption Awareness Month and celebrate the many ways children, youth, and families create lifelong connections and belonging.
Adoption can provide stability, permanence, and opportunities for children and youth to thrive. It is also a time to acknowledge …Read morethe unique journeys of adoptees, birth families, adoptive families, caregivers, and all those who support children in finding safe, loving, and lasting homes.
Throughout November, we honour the importance of permanency, connection, identity, and community, and we remain committed to supporting children and families at every stage of their journey.
#AdoptionAwarenessMonth
#Belonging
#HamOnt
#HCFS
1 days ago
This month, we recognize National Adoption Awareness Month and celebrate the many ways children, youth, and families create lifelong connections and belonging.
Adoption can provide stability, permanence, and opportunities for children and youth to thrive. It is also a time to acknowledge …Read morethe unique journeys of adoptees, birth families, adoptive families, caregivers, and all those who support children in finding safe, loving, and lasting homes.
Throughout November, we honour the importance of permanency, connection, identity, and community, and we remain committed to supporting children and families at every stage of their journey.
#AdoptionAwarenessMonth
#Belonging
#HamOnt
#HCFS
4 days ago
Diwali is a time of celebration, reflection, and togetherness. As lamps are lit across homes and communities, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultural traditions and values that make our communities stronger.
To all those celebrating, may your Diwali be filled with joy, peace, and …Read morecherished moments with loved ones.
#Diwali
#HCFS
#HamOnt
Diwali is a time of celebration, reflection, and togetherness. As lamps are lit across homes and communities, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultural traditions and values that make our communities stronger.
To all those celebrating, may your Diwali be filled with joy, peace, and …Read morecherished moments with loved ones.
#Diwali
#HCFS
#HamOnt
4 days ago
Diwali is a time of celebration, reflection, and togetherness. As lamps are lit across homes and communities, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultural traditions and values that make our communities stronger.
To all those celebrating, may your Diwali be filled with joy, peace, and …Read morecherished moments with loved ones.
#Diwali
#HCFS
#HamOnt
2 weeks ago
💜 Children, youth and families thrive when communities work together. Dress Purple Day celebrates the people, relationships and supports that strengthen families and reminds children and youth that there are trusted adults and networks of support in their communities.
On October 29, …Read moreHamilton Child and Family Supports celebrated the day and the theme – It Takes a Community – by hosting an all staff meeting focused on the partnerships that are integral to supporting children, youth and families.
We had the opportunity to learn about various community partnerships that will better serve children, youth and families, have a conversation with long term volunteer drivers about why they support HCFS, get an update on foster recruitment initiatives, and hear directly from a partner about the work they do in the community.
Everyone came together to connect, share and wear purple to show that the HCFS community is #HereToHelp! Thank you to our staff and community partners for the work you do every day to support children, youth and families in Hamilton.
#DressPurpleDay #ItTakesACommunity
💜 Children, youth and families thrive when communities work together. Dress Purple Day celebrates the people, relationships and supports that strengthen families and reminds children and youth that there are trusted adults and networks of support in their communities.
On October 29, …Read moreHamilton Child and Family Supports celebrated the day and the theme – It Takes a Community – by hosting an all staff meeting focused on the partnerships that are integral to supporting children, youth and families.
We had the opportunity to learn about various community partnerships that will better serve children, youth and families, have a conversation with long term volunteer drivers about why they support HCFS, get an update on foster recruitment initiatives, and hear directly from a partner about the work they do in the community.
Everyone came together to connect, share and wear purple to show that the HCFS community is #HereToHelp! Thank you to our staff and community partners for the work you do every day to support children, youth and families in Hamilton.
#DressPurpleDay #ItTakesACommunity
2 weeks ago
💜 Children, youth and families thrive when communities work together. Dress Purple Day celebrates the people, relationships and supports that strengthen families and reminds children and youth that there are trusted adults and networks of support in their communities.
On October 29, …Read moreHamilton Child and Family Supports celebrated the day and the theme – It Takes a Community – by hosting an all staff meeting focused on the partnerships that are integral to supporting children, youth and families.
We had the opportunity to learn about various community partnerships that will better serve children, youth and families, have a conversation with long term volunteer drivers about why they support HCFS, get an update on foster recruitment initiatives, and hear directly from a partner about the work they do in the community.
Everyone came together to connect, share and wear purple to show that the HCFS community is #HereToHelp! Thank you to our staff and community partners for the work you do every day to support children, youth and families in Hamilton.
#DressPurpleDay #ItTakesACommunity
3 weeks ago
Getting started is easy.
Our onboarding process includes:
• Introductory phone call
• Interview
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Welfare Check
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Proof of $2 million liability insurance
Once onboarded, …Read moreyou'll receive the support and resources needed to succeed in your role.
Ready to learn more?
📧 volunteer@hcfs.ca
📞 (905) 522-1121
#HamOnt
#HCFS
#TheretoCare
Getting started is easy.
Our onboarding process includes:
• Introductory phone call
• Interview
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Welfare Check
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Proof of $2 million liability insurance
Once onboarded, …Read moreyou'll receive the support and resources needed to succeed in your role.
Ready to learn more?
📧 volunteer@hcfs.ca
📞 (905) 522-1121
#HamOnt
#HCFS
#TheretoCare