Our Leadership Spotlight this month features Jessica, one of our Program Managers! ✨
Jessica knows that some of the most meaningful child welfare work happens when we look beyond formal systems. Helping families identify and strengthen their natural networks – the relatives, friends, …Read morecommunity members and cultural connections already in a child’s life – is where real, lasting safety gets built.
“When children and youth are surrounded by safe, supportive and caring relationships, we create stronger foundations for safety and belonging.”
Her approach to equity is equally grounded. For Jessica, it means every child, youth and family feeling genuinely seen, respected and valued, and systems that respond to the different cultures, identities and circumstances that shape people’s lives – removing barriers and creating real opportunities to participate.
Leadership, in her view, is about creating the conditions for people to succeed – strengthening families, connecting children and youth to the people and communities who matter to them, and building a system where safety and belonging go hand in hand.
Thank you, Jessica, for the thoughtful leadership you bring to this work every day! We are proud to have you on our team.💚
#HPCAS #LeadershipSeries
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3 days ago
Foster caregivers often describe the experience as one of the most rewarding things they’ve done. Watching a child settle in, seeing families come back together and knowing you played a part in that – it stays with you.
It asks a lot of you, too. It means welcoming a child or youth into …Read moreyour home, learning their story, supporting their connections with family and community and showing up consistently during an uncertain time.
To every foster caregiver in our community who has done that work – thank you. It matters more than you know.
h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterFamilyAppreciationWeek #ThereToCare @oacas_official
Foster caregivers often describe the experience as one of the most rewarding things they’ve done. Watching a child settle in, seeing families come back together and knowing you played a part in that – it stays with you.
It asks a lot of you, too. It means welcoming a child or youth into …Read moreyour home, learning their story, supporting their connections with family and community and showing up consistently during an uncertain time.
To every foster caregiver in our community who has done that work – thank you. It matters more than you know.
h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterFamilyAppreciationWeek #ThereToCare @oacas_official
4 days ago
Did you know that most families who connect with HPCAS do so voluntarily?
They come to our programs, drop in for support and reach out to our team because they're looking for community, connection and a helping hand. Parenting can be hard, and sometimes having the right people around …Read moreyou makes all the difference.
Our programs and services exist so families can access support when they need it – not just in moments of crisis, but in the everyday moments that can feel overwhelming too.
If you or someone you know could use some support, we'd love to connect.
📞 519.271.5290 or 519.524.7356
📞 Toll-free: 1.800.668.5094
#HPCAS #FamilyFirst #CommunitySupport
Did you know that most families who connect with HPCAS do so voluntarily?
They come to our programs, drop in for support and reach out to our team because they're looking for community, connection and a helping hand. Parenting can be hard, and sometimes having the right people around …Read moreyou makes all the difference.
Our programs and services exist so families can access support when they need it – not just in moments of crisis, but in the everyday moments that can feel overwhelming too.
If you or someone you know could use some support, we'd love to connect.
📞 519.271.5290 or 519.524.7356
📞 Toll-free: 1.800.668.5094
#HPCAS #FamilyFirst #CommunitySupport
5 days ago
Finding the right foster placement for a child or youth makes all the difference.
Every child and youth comes into care with their own identity – their culture, language, race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity. When caregivers can reflect, understand and affirm those …Read moreidentities, children and youth feel a stronger sense of belonging even during a difficult time.
In Ontario, there’s a real need for foster caregivers who share the identities and backgrounds of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Black and African Canadian, 2SLGBTQ+ and Muslim children and youth in care.
If you’ve thought about fostering, we’d love to talk.
h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterFamilyAppreciationWeek #ThereToCare @oacas_official
Finding the right foster placement for a child or youth makes all the difference.
Every child and youth comes into care with their own identity – their culture, language, race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity. When caregivers can reflect, understand and affirm those …Read moreidentities, children and youth feel a stronger sense of belonging even during a difficult time.
In Ontario, there’s a real need for foster caregivers who share the identities and backgrounds of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Black and African Canadian, 2SLGBTQ+ and Muslim children and youth in care.
If you’ve thought about fostering, we’d love to talk.
h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterFamilyAppreciationWeek #ThereToCare @oacas_official
6 days ago
Our Leadership Spotlight this month features Jessica, one of our Program Managers! ✨
Jessica knows that some of the most meaningful child welfare work happens when we look beyond formal systems. Helping families identify and strengthen their natural networks – the relatives, friends, …Read morecommunity members and cultural connections already in a child’s life – is where real, lasting safety gets built.
“When children and youth are surrounded by safe, supportive and caring relationships, we create stronger foundations for safety and belonging.”
Her approach to equity is equally grounded. For Jessica, it means every child, youth and family feeling genuinely seen, respected and valued, and systems that respond to the different cultures, identities and circumstances that shape people’s lives – removing barriers and creating real opportunities to participate.
Leadership, in her view, is about creating the conditions for people to succeed – strengthening families, connecting children and youth to the people and communities who matter to them, and building a system where safety and belonging go hand in hand.
Thank you, Jessica, for the thoughtful leadership you bring to this work every day! We are proud to have you on our team.💚
#HPCAS #LeadershipSeries
Our Leadership Spotlight this month features Jessica, one of our Program Managers! ✨
Jessica knows that some of the most meaningful child welfare work happens when we look beyond formal systems. Helping families identify and strengthen their natural networks – the relatives, friends, …Read morecommunity members and cultural connections already in a child’s life – is where real, lasting safety gets built.
“When children and youth are surrounded by safe, supportive and caring relationships, we create stronger foundations for safety and belonging.”
Her approach to equity is equally grounded. For Jessica, it means every child, youth and family feeling genuinely seen, respected and valued, and systems that respond to the different cultures, identities and circumstances that shape people’s lives – removing barriers and creating real opportunities to participate.
Leadership, in her view, is about creating the conditions for people to succeed – strengthening families, connecting children and youth to the people and communities who matter to them, and building a system where safety and belonging go hand in hand.
Thank you, Jessica, for the thoughtful leadership you bring to this work every day! We are proud to have you on our team.💚
#HPCAS #LeadershipSeries
7 days ago
This week in community programming! A full slate this week, swipe through to learn more 🍂
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Mitchell – Final session! Friday, October 23 at Mitchell Arena.
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Listowel – Starts Monday, October 19 at Access Centre.
🥗 Mighty …Read moreMeals – St. Marys – Running Wednesday, October 21 at Stonetown Co-op.
🍴 Kids Kitchen Connections – Stratford – Running Wednesday, October 21 at The Local Community Food Centre.
📚 Small Wonders – Milverton – Running Wednesday, October 21 at Perth East Public Library.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Sebringville – Running Tuesday, October 20 at Sebringville Community Centre.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Wingham – Running Thursday, October 22 at EarlyON Child & Family Centre.
🧺 Children's Clothing Swap – Refresh your child's wardrobe by swapping gently used clothing! Drop in Tuesday, October 20, 1-3 PM at Britannia Street Community Room, Stratford.
All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
bit.ly/3UkHOGf
#HPCAS #CommunityProgramming #FallProgramming
This week in community programming! A full slate this week, swipe through to learn more 🍂
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Mitchell – Final session! Friday, October 23 at Mitchell Arena.
🍳 Kinder Cookers – Listowel – Starts Monday, October 19 at Access Centre.
🥗 Mighty …Read moreMeals – St. Marys – Running Wednesday, October 21 at Stonetown Co-op.
🍴 Kids Kitchen Connections – Stratford – Running Wednesday, October 21 at The Local Community Food Centre.
📚 Small Wonders – Milverton – Running Wednesday, October 21 at Perth East Public Library.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Sebringville – Running Tuesday, October 20 at Sebringville Community Centre.
🧘 Month of Mindfulness – Wingham – Running Thursday, October 22 at EarlyON Child & Family Centre.
🧺 Children's Clothing Swap – Refresh your child's wardrobe by swapping gently used clothing! Drop in Tuesday, October 20, 1-3 PM at Britannia Street Community Room, Stratford.
All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
bit.ly/3UkHOGf
#HPCAS #CommunityProgramming #FallProgramming
7 days ago
October 19 to 23 is Foster Family Appreciation Week in Ontario 💚
Foster caregivers provide children and youth with a safe, caring home during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They open their doors and help in many ways: they take children to family visits, participate …Read morein planning meetings and actively support connections with parents, siblings, extended family and community. In most situations, the goal is reunification, and foster caregivers are a big part of making that possible.
To our foster families in Huron and Perth: thank you for being there to care.
h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterFamilyAppreciationWeek #ThereToCare @oacas_official
October 19 to 23 is Foster Family Appreciation Week in Ontario 💚
Foster caregivers provide children and youth with a safe, caring home during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. They open their doors and help in many ways: they take children to family visits, participate …Read morein planning meetings and actively support connections with parents, siblings, extended family and community. In most situations, the goal is reunification, and foster caregivers are a big part of making that possible.
To our foster families in Huron and Perth: thank you for being there to care.
h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterFamilyAppreciationWeek #ThereToCare @oacas_official
1 weeks ago
You might have heard us mention Signs of Safety before – it's the approach that guides how our team works with families. We'll explain it a little more.
Simply said, Signs of Safety is about working with families. Our workers take the time to understand what's already going …Read morewell, what the concerns are and what needs to change – and families are part of that conversation from the start. Their ideas come first. We also make sure the people naturally connected to a family – extended family, friends, community members – are part of building that plan too. The more people invested in a child's safety, the stronger that network becomes.
When families help build their own safety plans, those plans actually work.
Learn more at h-pcas.ca/signs-of-safety/
#HPCAS #SignsOfSafety #FamilyFirst
You might have heard us mention Signs of Safety before – it's the approach that guides how our team works with families. We'll explain it a little more.
Simply said, Signs of Safety is about working with families. Our workers take the time to understand what's already going …Read morewell, what the concerns are and what needs to change – and families are part of that conversation from the start. Their ideas come first. We also make sure the people naturally connected to a family – extended family, friends, community members – are part of building that plan too. The more people invested in a child's safety, the stronger that network becomes.
When families help build their own safety plans, those plans actually work.
Learn more at h-pcas.ca/signs-of-safety/
#HPCAS #SignsOfSafety #FamilyFirst
2 weeks ago
Our Winter Club registration is now open in Huron and Perth!
From January to March, children and youth can join a Winter Club volunteer for 1:1 outings once or twice a week. Outings include winter walks, swimming, skating, library visits, crafting, board games and plenty of hot chocolate.…Read more ⛄
Space is limited, so get in touch early. To register, contact Caitlin Beaudry, Volunteer Coordinator, at caitlinbeaudry@h-pcas.ca or 519-271-5290, ext. 2341.
#HPCAS #WinterClub
Our Winter Club registration is now open in Huron and Perth!
From January to March, children and youth can join a Winter Club volunteer for 1:1 outings once or twice a week. Outings include winter walks, swimming, skating, library visits, crafting, board games and plenty of hot chocolate.…Read more ⛄
Space is limited, so get in touch early. To register, contact Caitlin Beaudry, Volunteer Coordinator, at caitlinbeaudry@h-pcas.ca or 519-271-5290, ext. 2341.
#HPCAS #WinterClub
2 weeks ago
Meet Emma, one of our Child and Family Wellbeing Workers and this month's staff spotlight! ✨
Emma has been part of the HPCAS team for five years, and what stands out about her is how much she genuinely values the learning that comes with the work. As a member of our Equity and …Read moreReconciliation Team, she works alongside families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds – and she'll tell you that's one of the best parts of her job.
"Being part of the Equity and Reconciliation Team, I have the opportunity to learn about different cultures, traditions and experiences that families may have, which is something I really value."
Off the clock, Emma is equally content on a long walk outside or completely cozy inside with a book, an audiobook or something good on Netflix.
Five years of showing up for families with curiosity and care – thank you, Emma! 💚 We are so grateful you are on our team.
#HPCAS #StaffSpotlight
Meet Emma, one of our Child and Family Wellbeing Workers and this month's staff spotlight! ✨
Emma has been part of the HPCAS team for five years, and what stands out about her is how much she genuinely values the learning that comes with the work. As a member of our Equity and …Read moreReconciliation Team, she works alongside families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds – and she'll tell you that's one of the best parts of her job.
"Being part of the Equity and Reconciliation Team, I have the opportunity to learn about different cultures, traditions and experiences that families may have, which is something I really value."
Off the clock, Emma is equally content on a long walk outside or completely cozy inside with a book, an audiobook or something good on Netflix.
Five years of showing up for families with curiosity and care – thank you, Emma! 💚 We are so grateful you are on our team.
#HPCAS #StaffSpotlight