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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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6 hours ago
Families often face challenges that require more than one type of support.
That's why HCFS is exploring becoming a multi-service agency—creating more opportunities to provide coordinated, responsive care that builds on family strengths and helps prevent crisis.
Learn …more:
📖 https://buff.ly/5qpNSre
#Innovation
#FamilyWellBeing
#HamOnt
#HCFS
6 hours ago
Families often face challenges that require more than one type of support.
That's why HCFS is exploring becoming a multi-service agency—creating more opportunities to provide coordinated, responsive care that builds on family strengths and helps prevent crisis.
Learn more: …🔗 link in bio.
#Innovation
#FamilyWellBeing
#HamOnt
#HCFS
Families often face challenges that require more than one type of support.
That's why HCFS is exploring becoming a multi-service agency—creating more opportunities to provide coordinated, responsive care that builds on family strengths and helps prevent crisis.
Learn more: …🔗 link in bio.
#Innovation
#FamilyWellBeing
#HamOnt
#HCFS
2 days ago
What happens when support starts before a baby is born?
HCFS's Mental Health and Addictions team strengthened partnerships with organizations including the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters, YWCA, and healthcare providers to connect with expectant mothers early and reduce crisis …before it occurs.
Read more about this innovative approach:
📖 https://buff.ly/5qpNSre
#CommunityPartnerships
#EarlySupport
#HamOnt
#HCFS
2 days ago
What happens when support starts before a baby is born?
HCFS's Mental Health and Addictions team strengthened partnerships with organizations including the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters, YWCA, and healthcare providers to connect with expectant mothers early and reduce crisis …before it occurs.
Read more about this innovative approach: 🔗 link in bio.
#CommunityPartnerships
#EarlySupport
#HamOnt
#HCFS
What happens when support starts before a baby is born?
HCFS's Mental Health and Addictions team strengthened partnerships with organizations including the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters, YWCA, and healthcare providers to connect with expectant mothers early and reduce crisis …before it occurs.
Read more about this innovative approach: 🔗 link in bio.
#CommunityPartnerships
#EarlySupport
#HamOnt
#HCFS
5 days ago
Building stronger communities starts with listening.
This year, HCFS brought together community organizations and members of Hamilton's 2SLGBTQIA+ community to discuss needs, resources, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration. More than 100 staff also completed SOGIE training to …strengthen support for children, youth, and families.
Read the full story: 🔗 link in bio.
#Inclusion
#2SLGBTQIA
#HamOnt
#HCFS
Building stronger communities starts with listening.
This year, HCFS brought together community organizations and members of Hamilton's 2SLGBTQIA+ community to discuss needs, resources, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration. More than 100 staff also completed SOGIE training to …strengthen support for children, youth, and families.
Read the full story: 🔗 link in bio.
#Inclusion
#2SLGBTQIA
#HamOnt
#HCFS
5 days ago
Building stronger communities starts with listening.
This year, HCFS brought together community organizations and members of Hamilton's 2SLGBTQIA+ community to discuss needs, resources, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration. More than 100 staff also completed SOGIE training to …strengthen support for children, youth, and families.
Read the full story:
📖 https://buff.ly/5qpNSre
#Inclusion
#2SLGBTQIA
#HamOnt
#HCFS
1 weeks ago
Listening to families helps us improve.
Between December 2025 and February 2026, HCFS launched a client feedback initiative and achieved a 63% response rate. Families shared positive experiences, highlighting respectful workers, collaborative planning, and inclusive care that respected …their identities and backgrounds.
Read more in our Annual Community Report: 🔗 link in bio.
#FeedbackMatters
#CommunityImpact
#HamOnt
#HCFS
Listening to families helps us improve.
Between December 2025 and February 2026, HCFS launched a client feedback initiative and achieved a 63% response rate. Families shared positive experiences, highlighting respectful workers, collaborative planning, and inclusive care that respected …their identities and backgrounds.
Read more in our Annual Community Report: 🔗 link in bio.
#FeedbackMatters
#CommunityImpact
#HamOnt
#HCFS
1 weeks ago
Listening to families helps us improve.
Between December 2025 and February 2026, HCFS launched a client feedback initiative and achieved a 63% response rate. Families shared positive experiences, highlighting respectful workers, collaborative planning, and inclusive care that respected …their identities and backgrounds.
Read more in our Annual Community Report:
📖 https://buff.ly/5qpNSre
#FeedbackMatters
#CommunityImpact
#HamOnt
#HCFS
1 weeks ago
Every family deserves to be heard.
Three siblings, their mother, and their support network worked together with HCFS to strengthen family connections and create a greater sense of belonging. Their journey demonstrates the power of collaboration, listening, and relationship-building.
…
Read the full story:
📖 https://buff.ly/5qpNSre
#Belonging
#FamilyFirst
#HCFS
#HamOnt