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Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society (HPCAS) is non-profit, community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.
HPCAS advocates for and protects children’s rights, supports and strengthens families; and is a leader for change in our community. 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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18 hours ago
We're looking forward to our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Community Gathering on September 25, and we wanted to highlight some of the special guests joining us for the day.
We are honoured to welcome Community Grandmother Wendy Stewart and Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Mel …Read moreAkiwenzie as our community speakers. Their knowledge, wisdom and teachings will ground the day in meaning and help us all carry our learning forward.
The gathering runs from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM at The Commons in Stratford. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend.
📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 The Commons, 639 Lorne Ave E, Stratford
Joining us for lunch? Scan the QR code on the poster or visit the link in our bio to RSVP.
For more information, contact:
📧 tasonnafrench@h-pcas.ca
📧 sarannewhetung@h-pcas.ca
#HPCAS #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
We're looking forward to our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Community Gathering on September 25, and we wanted to highlight some of the special guests joining us for the day.
We are honoured to welcome Community Grandmother Wendy Stewart and Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Mel …Read moreAkiwenzie as our community speakers. Their knowledge, wisdom and teachings will ground the day in meaning and help us all carry our learning forward.
The gathering runs from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM at The Commons in Stratford. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend.
📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 The Commons, 639 Lorne Ave E, Stratford
Joining us for lunch? Scan the QR code on the poster or visit the link in our bio to RSVP.
For more information, contact:
📧 tasonnafrench@h-pcas.ca
📧 sarannewhetung@h-pcas.ca
#HPCAS #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR
20 hours ago
This month's staff spotlight goes to Amanda, one of our Administrative Support team members! ✨
Six months in, Amanda will tell you the best part of working at HPCAS is the people.
"Every day, I have the privilege of working alongside individuals who genuinely care …Read moreabout the families they serve and are deeply committed to making a positive difference in our community. Seeing the dedication our staff bring to their roles is both inspiring and rewarding."
For Amanda, being part of a team whose work centres on caring for others gives her day-to-day work real meaning — and we couldn't agree more.
When she's not at the office, Amanda is all about the people she loves most. You'll find her at her trailer with her husband, children and friends, planning her next family trip, or deep in research on holistic nutrition and natural health. And if there's a party being planned, she's probably the one organizing it!
Amanda – we're so glad you're on our team! Thank you for all you do 💚
#HPCAS #StaffSpotlight
This month's staff spotlight goes to Amanda, one of our Administrative Support team members! ✨
Six months in, Amanda will tell you the best part of working at HPCAS is the people.
"Every day, I have the privilege of working alongside individuals who genuinely care …Read moreabout the families they serve and are deeply committed to making a positive difference in our community. Seeing the dedication our staff bring to their roles is both inspiring and rewarding."
For Amanda, being part of a team whose work centres on caring for others gives her day-to-day work real meaning — and we couldn't agree more.
When she's not at the office, Amanda is all about the people she loves most. You'll find her at her trailer with her husband, children and friends, planning her next family trip, or deep in research on holistic nutrition and natural health. And if there's a party being planned, she's probably the one organizing it!
Amanda – we're so glad you're on our team! Thank you for all you do 💚
#HPCAS #StaffSpotlight
2 days ago
It's the first day of school for many families across Huron and Perth today! 🎒
New backpacks, new classrooms, new teachers – here's to a great year ahead for all the children and youth in our community. 💚
#HPCAS #BackToSchool
It's the first day of school for many families across Huron and Perth today! 🎒
New backpacks, new classrooms, new teachers – here's to a great year ahead for all the children and youth in our community. 💚
#HPCAS #BackToSchool
6 days ago
Fall programming is here! 🍂
We're so excited to share what's coming up this season across Huron and Perth Counties. Swipe through to see all of our upcoming Child & Caregiver programs – from cooking and mindfulness to parenting workshops, drop-in programs and more.
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All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS #FallProgramming #CommunityPrograms
Fall programming is here! 🍂
We're so excited to share what's coming up this season across Huron and Perth Counties. Swipe through to see all of our upcoming Child & Caregiver programs – from cooking and mindfulness to parenting workshops, drop-in programs and more.
…Read more
All Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register.
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS #FallProgramming #CommunityPrograms
6 days ago
Foster caregivers come from all walks of life. Single, married, common-law, with or without children of their own – there's no single profile of what a foster caregiver looks like. What matters is a genuine willingness to open your home to a child or youth who needs stability and care.
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When a child can't safely stay at home, foster care provides them with a safe, family-based environment while their parents work toward reunification with the right supports in place. Foster placements can last a few days or several months – every situation is different.
If you become a foster caregiver, you won't be doing it alone. You'll have a dedicated support worker, ongoing training and peer connections through the Foster Parent Association.
Have questions about becoming a foster caregiver? We'd love to talk.
📧 fostering@h-pcas.ca
🌐 h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterCare #FamilyFirst
Foster caregivers come from all walks of life. Single, married, common-law, with or without children of their own – there's no single profile of what a foster caregiver looks like. What matters is a genuine willingness to open your home to a child or youth who needs stability and care.
…Read more
When a child can't safely stay at home, foster care provides them with a safe, family-based environment while their parents work toward reunification with the right supports in place. Foster placements can last a few days or several months – every situation is different.
If you become a foster caregiver, you won't be doing it alone. You'll have a dedicated support worker, ongoing training and peer connections through the Foster Parent Association.
Have questions about becoming a foster caregiver? We'd love to talk.
📧 fostering@h-pcas.ca
🌐 h-pcas.ca/foster-care/
#HPCAS #FosterCare #FamilyFirst
1 weeks ago
Do you have an educational background and a passion for working with children and youth? We're looking for contract tutors to support children and youth receiving services through HPCAS!
This is a flexible opportunity where you choose the grade levels you're comfortable with and …Read morereceive compensation for your mileage and time. We have a particular need for tutors in the Wingham and Listowel areas right now.
If this sounds like a great fit for you or someone you know, please reach out to Gayle at gaylevanaltena@h-pcas.ca.
#HPCAS #Tutoring #Education #Wingham #Listowel
Do you have an educational background and a passion for working with children and youth? We're looking for contract tutors to support children and youth receiving services through HPCAS!
This is a flexible opportunity where you choose the grade levels you're comfortable with and …Read morereceive compensation for your mileage and time. We have a particular need for tutors in the Wingham and Listowel areas right now.
If this sounds like a great fit for you or someone you know, please reach out to Gayle at gaylevanaltena@h-pcas.ca.
#HPCAS #Tutoring #Education #Wingham #Listowel
1 weeks ago
Have you ever wondered what your child is really asking for when they act out, shut down or cling a little tighter than usual? Circle of Security is an 8-week in-person program that helps caregivers understand exactly that.
You'll learn to read your child's emotional needs, …Read moresupport them through big feelings, and feel more confident and connected at home. Childminding is available so you don't have to worry about your little one while you're there.
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
YMCA of Three Rivers – Stratford, 204 Downie St.
Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
keyon.ca
#HPCAS #CircleOfSecurity #EarlyON #Stratford #ParentingSupport
Have you ever wondered what your child is really asking for when they act out, shut down or cling a little tighter than usual? Circle of Security is an 8-week in-person program that helps caregivers understand exactly that.
You'll learn to read your child's emotional needs, …Read moresupport them through big feelings, and feel more confident and connected at home. Childminding is available so you don't have to worry about your little one while you're there.
Tuesdays, October 6 – November 24, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
YMCA of Three Rivers – Stratford, 204 Downie St.
Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
keyon.ca
#HPCAS #CircleOfSecurity #EarlyON #Stratford #ParentingSupport
1 weeks ago
Social media is a big part of how children and youth connect with the world today – where friendships are maintained, interests are explored and communities are built. And while there's a lot of good that comes with that, it's worth having some honest conversations at home about how to …Read morenavigate it well.
Unlike a private spoken conversation, what gets posted on social media can be seen, shared and saved well beyond the original audience. Children and youth don't always think about that in the moment – and that's where caregivers can really help.
Some things worth talking about:
– Think before you post – once something is online it's hard to take back
– Keep personal details like school names and locations off public profiles
– Be thoughtful about who you follow and who follows you back
– If something feels off, talk to a trusted adult
– How you treat people online matters just as much as in person
The more open these conversations are at home, the better equipped children and youth are to make good choices when you're not around.
#HPCAS #SafetyAwarenessSeries #SocialMediaSafety
Social media is a big part of how children and youth connect with the world today – where friendships are maintained, interests are explored and communities are built. And while there's a lot of good that comes with that, it's worth having some honest conversations at home about how to …Read morenavigate it well.
Unlike a private spoken conversation, what gets posted on social media can be seen, shared and saved well beyond the original audience. Children and youth don't always think about that in the moment – and that's where caregivers can really help.
Some things worth talking about:
– Think before you post – once something is online it's hard to take back
– Keep personal details like school names and locations off public profiles
– Be thoughtful about who you follow and who follows you back
– If something feels off, talk to a trusted adult
– How you treat people online matters just as much as in person
The more open these conversations are at home, the better equipped children and youth are to make good choices when you're not around.
#HPCAS #SafetyAwarenessSeries #SocialMediaSafety
2 weeks ago
One of our core beliefs at HPCAS is that children do best when they remain connected to the people and places they know and love.
That's the foundation of kinship care. It looks to extended family members, close family friends and trusted community members who already have a …Read morerelationship with the child, to provide a safe and familiar environment during a difficult time.
Keeping children connected to familiar faces, family routines and cultural traditions makes a real difference in their stability and sense of identity. It means fewer disruptions to their daily life and a space they can feel grounded in.
If you have a child in your life who may need support, or you're interested in learning more about becoming a kinship caregiver, we'd love to talk.
📞 519.271.5290 or 519.524.7356
📞 Toll-free: 1.800.668.5094
#HPCAS #KinshipCare
One of our core beliefs at HPCAS is that children do best when they remain connected to the people and places they know and love.
That's the foundation of kinship care. It looks to extended family members, close family friends and trusted community members who already have a …Read morerelationship with the child, to provide a safe and familiar environment during a difficult time.
Keeping children connected to familiar faces, family routines and cultural traditions makes a real difference in their stability and sense of identity. It means fewer disruptions to their daily life and a space they can feel grounded in.
If you have a child in your life who may need support, or you're interested in learning more about becoming a kinship caregiver, we'd love to talk.
📞 519.271.5290 or 519.524.7356
📞 Toll-free: 1.800.668.5094
#HPCAS #KinshipCare