Programs & Campaigns

Christmas Bureau

2017 Huron County Christmas Bureau

The Huron County Christmas Bureau is a community service since 1967 in partnership with the host churches and our sponsors.

All donations of 10$ or more are issued charitable tax receipts. This program is funded entirely by donations and supported by volunteers.

To register call: 519-524-7356 ext. 3271 or 1-800-265-5198 ext. 3271

Phones are open to make appointments from November 20, 2017 to December 8, 2017 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If the line is busy, do not get discouraged – please call back! The volunteers cannot return your call.

When you call “Christmas Central” you will be scheduled a private and confidential appointment at your closest bureau site. You will be asked for the name, age and sizes of your child(ren). To be eligible for support with the Huron County Christmas Bureau program you must have custody of your child(ren) and live in Huron County.

Bureau Locations

SEAFORTH
- First Presbyterian Church – 59 Goderich St. West
GODERICH
- St. Peters Catholic Church – 156 North St.
CLINTON
- Clinton United Church – 105 Ontario St.
EXETER
- Exeter Christian Reform Church – 330 Huron St. West
WINGHAM
- St. Andrews Presbyterian Church – 281 Josephine St.

The bureaus cannot register you for service – you must call “Christmas Central” to make an appointment

Bureaus will be open December 4, 2017 to December 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accept donations.

Items distributed December 11, 2017 to December 15, 2017.

Purple Ribbon Campaign

The Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign aims to raise awareness among the general public, professionals, partners and the media about our collective responsibility for the safety and well-being of children and families in our communities.

Every October, OACAS and Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about how to identify and help prevent child abuse. One of the campaign’s key goals is to educate communities and key partners about how calling a Children’s Aid Society is one of the most effective ways to prevent child abuse. As part of this campaign OACAS and member CASs work closely with school boards, schools, and community partners on a provincial “GO PURPLE DAY.”

The Purple Ribbon Campaign was established in 1992 and is a province-wide public awareness program for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Each of us has a responsibility for the well-being of children. Wearing a purple ribbon challenges everyone to become more aware of the devastating effects of abuse and neglect, and reminds us that we have a role to play in abuse prevention. SPEAK UP FOR KIDS!

For further information contact the Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society

Fundraising and Donations

Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society volunteers and committed sponsors provide valuable support to the our most vulnerable citizens, the children. Their efforts help low-income families over the Christmas Holiday Season, assist with recreation for children and summer activities.

Thanks to volunteer support, administrative costs are minimal. All donations to the “Family Assistance Fund” are stipulated to provide direct benefit to children.

All donations, be they big or small, are valued
All donors who contribute $10 or more are issued charitable tax receipts.

Credit card donations can be made by calling 519-271-5290 ext. 2235 or 1-800-668-5094 ext. 2235

Your donation or Bequest to the Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society will help fund a range of programs that aim to prevent abuse and neglect, and promote the healthy development of disadvantaged children.

These programs, which are operated by service partners in the community as well as by the CAS do not receive money under our core funding from the Ontario Government.

Parent Support Programs

The Parent/Child Resource Program is fortunate again to have received external Perth monies from Stratford Social Services to continue services at the Ontario Housing complex on Franklin Drive, the Bard of Avon Cooperative Housing on Borden Street, Small Wonders Parent/Child Interaction Program as well as the community based parent education programs. Although the attached programs must be offered in Perth County as set out by the funder, anyone from Perth or Huron counties can attend the parent education programs and families do not need to be open with the Agency.

In partnership with the Early Years Centre, we will be offering our programs at these NEW locations:

Listowel
Milverton
St. Mary’s
Mitchell

Please see program dates for specific details

Programs session are offered in the fall, winter and spring throughout the community at various locations and times (pending enrollment). Childcare available for day programs only. Please call 271-5290 ext. 2249 to register.