News

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.