News

Throughout the month of May, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo will be hosting a variety of free events and activities for young people.

Number 17 - Spring into Wellness! You are Invited to the Family Centre’s Spring Wellness Fair

Every day, people call us because they’re worried about a child’s safety. We want to show what happens after those calls and what our numbers tell us.

We are recruiting for Volunteer Board Members.

Soroptimist International of Cambridge annual awards program designed to achieve that goal of 'economic empowerment'... the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women.

Do you want to be a safe person to someone who is experiencing domestic violence...

There is an urgent need for foster homes in our region, especially for culturally appropriate homes for Black children...

WPSO Canada for Afghans is a new organization that provides settlement and other forms of support for Afghans in Ontario and KW region. For more information you can connect wpso.canada@gmail.com.

September 25th, 2024

Reach For It Program is hosting an event for youth and their families for World FASD Awareness Day.

Women & PEACE Studies Organization (WPSO-Afghanistan) is a non-profit, non-government, non-political, non-partisan Afghan organization which was conceptualized in 2012 and formally established in 2015.

Beach Day, Tubing the Grand, Explore and Enjoy Mystery City

July 18th, August 29th 2024

Welcome back to Connections, the Family Centre newsletter! We have been working hard to update the newsletter and get back to sharing news from our Family Centre partners and the local community.

Join us for Grief at Work: The Conference, a unique event focused on addressing the critical topic of grief and loss within professional settings.

There is currently an urgent need for foster homes! Please join us for this free online event to learn about fostering at our agency.

70 children are being fostered outside Waterloo region, organizers say more local homes needed Family and Children Services relies on outside paid resources to foster children outside region

Please join us in February as we host two separate opportunities

The CCAWR and its partners invite you to a 1-day in-person event to launch Black History Month in the Region of Waterloo.

Children`s Aid Societies in Ontario are committed to using data to continuously improve the services provided to children and families.

Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region thanks foster caregivers for the important role they play in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community.

Waterloo Region is a diverse community and home to people from all different cultures, religions, and ethnic groups. At Family and Children’s Services we acknowledge the devasting impact of the war...

August 1st marks the day when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 became law across the British Empire, including Canada, in 1834.

We are deeply saddened to share the tragic news about the sudden loss of Donnamarie Dunk, Executive Director,Bridges to Belonging on July 20, 2023, Thursday.

Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region addresses with grave concern the recent hate crime perpetrated at the University of Waterloo.

May 30th from 1pm - 7pm.

We at Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region (FACS Waterloo) are deeply troubled by the recent decision made by the Norwich Township Council to ban interest group flags, including Pride flags, on its property, and the refusal to recognize June as Pride month. We stand in solidarity with Oxford County Pride and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, who have been unfairly targeted by this decision.

Join us for our Family Friendly event, where we have food, music, art, and a lot more. Parental supervision is required.” Presented by The Family Centre.

PowerUp! 2023 is excited to welcome Black-identifying children/youth who are in care or actively involved with an Indigenous wellbeing or child welfare agency from across the province for an empowering and uplifting day of connection with peers and culture and identity in a fun, safe affirming way.

Family and Children's Services will be celebrating Kwanzaa on December 14, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Please join the celebration by registering.

Hundreds of ACB (African, Caribbean, Black identifying) families are waiting for homes! Local landlords, property managers, and individuals with in-house flats, apartments, and homes for rent are invited to a Community Information Session on Wednesday November 30th...

Join performer TroyBoy for a Rainbow Family Storytime where he will read some queer oriented children's books with a little twirl!

Ontario Trillium Foundation supports the Indigenous & Pride Group with a collaborative art project

With this flag, residential school Survivors have created a powerful message for all Canadians...

"You are who your ancestors prayed for" by Tammie Laundrie with music video below by Logan Staats.

The Region of Waterloo has shared an informative list of resources.

Our thoughts are with our colleagues and families of our Black community.

With a deep sense of sadness and loss, I acknowledge that Our Place is ending its operations within the Waterloo Region...

We are seeking a Board composition that reflects the cultural diversity of our community and represents the populations we serve.

Pope Francis has apologized for the conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system, following a week of talks with First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegations.

Racism, and intolerance are problems prevalent in all societies and each one of us has a responsibility to stand up against all forms of discrimination.

Systems Navigator Initiative launches to address over-representation and barriers in child welfare services

You may have noticed that we have not posted about Black History Month, until now.

Health care options in your community. Content with links are in the PDF.

Every year, donor support of the Tree of Hope Campaign raises the much-needed funds to provide meaningful, ongoing support to children and families throughout the year!

FACS Waterloo Celebrates KWANZAA

Our online catalogue offers you the opportunity to explore the wide variety of ways that your gift to Family & Children's Services Foundation can support children and families and provide programs and services that build resilience and prevent child maltreatment.