FACS-Elgin: Media Releases

Media Releases, 2008—2010

	Annual Report - 2009/20010 PDF format (322 KB).
	CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETIES ASK THE COURT TO REVIEW BUDGET PROCESS In response to budget shortfalls, eleven Children’s Aid Societies (CASs) have taken the unprecedented step of asking the court to review the process used by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) to review CASs budgets. The Judicial Review was filed in London, ON on Tues May 04, 2010.
	KIDS FOR KIDS DONATES TO CHILDREN IN CARE On February 10, 2010, at 2:30 PM a Ceremony of thanks will be held at 410 Sunset Dr. St. Thomas. Rod Potgieter, director of Family and Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin will thank Jordyn Harrison, founder of Kids for Kids for the approximately 150 backpacks and duffle bags he donated to children in care in St. Thomas and Elgin.
	For the Children -Winter 2010 Our winter edition features the launch of the OACAS Public Engagement Campaign, the successs of the annual holiday campaign as well as holiday season events honouring our staff, foster parents and volunteers. PDF format (2 MB).
Press Release: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Child Protection Servces in Elgin County "Children in Elgin cannot be protected beyond March 11, 2010 unless the Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides additional funding to the Family and Children’s Services of St. Thomas and Elgin. As a result, allegations of child abuse and neglect may not be responded to in the regulated timelines and children living in high risk situations may not be seen." states Rod Potgieter, Executive Director of the local Children’s Aid Society. (October 2009)
	For the Children - Fall 2009 Our fall edition features details about the launch of the Strategic Plan and Balanced Scorecard, the 4th Annual Mitchell's Medals, Foster Parent Recruitment and some great news for Youth in Care. PDF format (5.2 MB).
	For the Children - Summer 2009 The summer issue of our newsletter features highlights from the 115th Annual General Meeting and environmental news from the Agency. PDF format (4.1 MB).
	Annual Report - 2008/2009 PDF format (739 KB).
	For the Children - Spring 2009 Our spring edition features National Volunteer Week and a special volunteer driver, as well as recognition of staff members who have completed 5 or more years of service. PDF format (3.0 MB).
	For the Children - Winter 2009 This edition features an exciting new project called RESPs for Kids in Care, and recognizes the service award winners from the Foster Parent/Volunteer banquet. PDF format (3.2 MB).
	For the Children - Autumn 2008 The fall issue of our newsletter features information about Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and the results of the 3rd annual swimming event, Mitchell's Medals. PDF format (3.0 MB).
	For the Children - Summer 2008 The summer edition of our newsletter features the Volleyball and Baseball tournaments and results of our Annual General Meeting. PDF format (3.5 MB).
	Annual Report - 2007/2008 PDF format (394 KB).
	For the Children - Spring 2008 This edition features an update on our mentoring program, youth in care news and events and the recipients of the 2007 service awards. PDF format (2.9 MB)