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Helping More Kids Find Permanent Homes
September 1, 2011 11:00 AM

Thousands more Ontario children and youth are now eligible for adoption and other supports thanks to changes now in effect.

Improving Mental Health Supports for Ontario Kids and Families
June 22, 2011 9:30 AM

Over 50,000 Ontario kids and their families will now have quicker and easier access to the right mental health supports, when and where they need them.

Improving Hamilton Health Sciences For Kids With Special Needs
June 17, 2011 9:30 AM

Ontario is investing in a new children's treatment centre that will better serve children and youth with special needs and support their families.

Helping More Kids Find Permanent Homes
June 1, 2011 5:00 PM

Thousands more Ontario children and youth will soon be eligible for adoption and other supports thanks to legislation passed today.

Improving The ErinoakKids Centre To Help Kids With Special Needs
May 24, 2011 10:30 AM

Ontario is investing in three new centres that will better serve children and youth with special needs and support their families.

Giving More Kids A Place To Call Home
April 13, 2011 2:00 PM

Ontario is proposing changes that would help more kids find permanent homes by making it easier for would-be parents to adopt.  The changes would also offer more support to youth in care as they transition into adulthood.

Helping Kids Get A Stronger Start
February 2, 2011 2:00 PM

Ontario is seeking input on the best way to provide more timely, effective and convenient supports to children and their families. The input will help the province develop Best Start Child and Family Centres in communities across the province.

Protection For Vulnerable Children Continues In Huron-Perth
January 13, 2011 11:07 AM

Ontario will continue to protect services for vulnerable children at the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society (HPCAS).

Healthy Bodies And Healthy Minds For Ontario Kids
December 29, 2010 11:10 AM

This year, approximately 68.4 million nutritious breakfasts, snacks and lunches were served to elementary and secondary students through Ontario's Student Nutrition Program.

Ontario Helping More Kids With Autism And Their Families
December 14, 2010 8:14 AM

Starting late next spring, communities across the province will offer new services and supports for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Poverty Reduction Strategy Helping Ontario Families
December 1, 2010 12:44 PM

Ontario continues to make investments through the poverty reduction strategy that are helping low-income families during challenging economic times.

Protecting Vulnerable Children in Huron Perth
October 13, 2010 5:28 PM

Ontario is taking action to protect services for vulnerable children at the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society (HPCAS).

More Summer Jobs For Youth
June 18, 2010 10:12 AM

This summer, more than 4,600 youth from 32 priority communities across the province are getting the chance to gain valuable job experience.

Improving Supports To Aboriginal Children And Youth
April 14, 2010 8:35 AM

Ontario has appointed John Beaucage as Aboriginal Advisor to the Minister of Children and Youth Services Laurel Broten.

More Support For Kids With Special Needs
April 7, 2010 11:17 AM

About 3,600 more kids with disabilities and special needs will benefit from improved services and lower wait times at 20 children's treatment centres across Ontario.