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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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1 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
1 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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: 🔗 link in bio.
#Belonging
#FamilyFirst
#HCFS
#HamOnt
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: 🔗 link in bio.
#Belonging
#FamilyFirst
#HCFS
#HamOnt
1 weeks ago
Sometimes small steps can make a life-changing impact.
When Elijah needed support, HCFS worked with his mother and family friends to create a plan that helped him understand what was happening, maintain important connections, and work toward returning home safely. Through storytelling, …family involvement, and collaborative planning, Elijah experienced belonging, stability, and hope.
Read Elijah's story and more in our Annual Community Report:
📖 https://buff.ly/5qpNSre
#FamilySupport
#RealVoicesRealImpact
#HamOnt
#HCFS
1 weeks ago
Sometimes small steps can make a life-changing impact.
When Elijah needed support, HCFS worked with his mother and family friends to create a plan that helped him understand what was happening, maintain important connections, and work toward returning home safely. Through storytelling, …family involvement, and collaborative planning, Elijah experienced belonging, stability, and hope.
Read Elijah's story and more in our Annual Community Report: 🔗 link in bio.
#FamilySupport
#RealVoicesRealImpact
#HamOnt
#HCFS
Sometimes small steps can make a life-changing impact.
When Elijah needed support, HCFS worked with his mother and family friends to create a plan that helped him understand what was happening, maintain important connections, and work toward returning home safely. Through storytelling, …family involvement, and collaborative planning, Elijah experienced belonging, stability, and hope.
Read Elijah's story and more in our Annual Community Report: 🔗 link in bio.
#FamilySupport
#RealVoicesRealImpact
#HamOnt
#HCFS
1 weeks ago
Real Voices. Real Impact.
We're excited to share our 2025-2026 Annual Community Report!
Inside you'll find stories from children, youth, families, staff, caregivers, donors, and community partners who helped shape a year of growth, connection, and positive change.
…
From family reunification to community partnerships, these stories show what's possible when we work together.
📖 Read the full report: 🔗 link in bio.
#RealVoicesRealImpact
#HCFS
#HamOnt
Real Voices. Real Impact.
We're excited to share our 2025-2026 Annual Community Report!
Inside you'll find stories from children, youth, families, staff, caregivers, donors, and community partners who helped shape a year of growth, connection, and positive change.
…
From family reunification to community partnerships, these stories show what's possible when we work together.
📖 Read the full report: 🔗 link in bio.
#RealVoicesRealImpact
#HCFS
#HamOnt