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FACS 2022 Kwanzaa Celebration
Family and Children's Services will be celebrating Kwanzaa on December 14, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Please join the celebration by registering.
Rent to Reflect Community Information Session Nov 30th
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...
Rainbow Family Storytime - Waterloo Public Library (wpl.ca)
Join performer TroyBoy for a Rainbow Family Storytime where he will read some queer oriented children's books with a little twirl!
Indigenous-based mural unveiled in Kitchener’s Victoria Park
Ontario Trillium Foundation supports the Indigenous & Pride Group with a collaborative art project
A Flag's Powerful Message to Canadians on Truth and Reconciliation Day
With this flag, residential school Survivors have created a powerful message for all Canadians...
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Article and Music Video
"You are who your ancestors prayed for" by Tammie Laundrie with music video below by Logan Staats.
Need to know more about Orange Shirt Day this Friday?
The Region of Waterloo has shared an informative list of resources.
Mass shooting in Buffalo
Our thoughts are with our colleagues and families of our Black community.
Our Place Reflection
With a deep sense of sadness and loss, I acknowledge that Our Place is ending its operations within the Waterloo Region...
Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region is currently recruiting for volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors
We are seeking a Board composition that reflects the cultural diversity of our community and represents the populations we serve.
Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for 'deplorable' abuses at residential schools
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.
March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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.
Resilience Project Systems Navigator Press Release
Systems Navigator Initiative launches to address over-representation and barriers in child welfare services
Black History Month
You may have noticed that we have not posted about Black History Month, until now.
Your Health Care Options
Health care options in your community. Content with links are in the PDF.
Tree of Hope Campaign 2021
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!
Introduction to KWANZAA
FACS Waterloo Celebrates KWANZAA
Gifts of Hope Catalogue
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.