2017-2018 Annual Report (English)
Hamilton CAS 2018 Annual Report (English)
Hamilton CAS 2018 Annual Report (English)
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FAMILY SERVICES<br />
Child, Youth & Family Services Act<br />
Proclamation of the Child, Youth and Family Services<br />
Act (CYFSA), to replace the Child and Family Services<br />
Act (CFSA) occurred on April 30th, <strong>2018</strong>. While the<br />
paramount purpose of the Act - to promote the best<br />
interests, protection, and well-being of children - has not<br />
changed, the legislation puts children and youth at the<br />
centre of decision-making with a shift toward a rightsbased<br />
approach where children are seen as individuals<br />
with voices to be heard and respected.<br />
Prior to proclamation, an amendment to raise the<br />
age of protection from 16 to 18 years in the pre-existing<br />
CFSA came into effect on January 1st, <strong>2018</strong> and was<br />
carried over into the new CYFSA. The change defines<br />
a ‘child’ as a person younger than 18 years thereby<br />
allowing more vulnerable youth to receive much<br />
needed child protection service and support.<br />
Over the year ahead, child protection agencies across<br />
the province will be implementing changes resulting<br />
from the Act’s proclamation including addressing<br />
service delivery to incorporate more inclusive, genderneutral<br />
terminology, offering services that respect<br />
diversity and the principle of inclusion, continuing<br />
work to address systemic racism and barriers in service,<br />
ensuring all service is more culturally appropriate and,<br />
building upon family strengths through prevention,<br />
early intervention and community support.<br />
The CYFSA also supports more accountable, responsive<br />
and accessible child, youth and family services. The Act’s<br />
changes, paired with the ongoing implementation of<br />
the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN) are<br />
welcomed measures being facilitated by the Ministry<br />
of Children and Youth Services to ensure that children,<br />
youth and families receive consistent, high-quality<br />
services across Ontario.<br />
Our Values<br />
CHILDREN<br />
• Children developing to their full potential<br />
within a safe and healthy environment<br />
• Positive, permanent relationships<br />
for children and youth<br />
FAMILIES<br />
• The essential role of family in the lives<br />
of children<br />
PARTNERSHIPS<br />
• Respectful communication and<br />
collaboration with children, families,<br />
agency colleagues and community.<br />
QUALITY SERVICE<br />
• Personal integrity<br />
• Pursuit of professional excellence<br />
• Progressive approach to services delivery<br />
• Effective and efficient use of resources<br />
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