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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day! Today we celebrate the beauty of inclusion, love, and the incredible strength of individuals with Down syndrome. 💙💛 Read More: yorkcas.org/news/world-dow…

Today we stand together for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 This day reminds us that diversity is our strength and equality is a right - not a privilege. Every voice, every culture, and every story deserves respect.

Happy International Day of Happiness! 😊 Today is a beautiful reminder that happiness isn’t just a feeling - it’s something we can share, grow, and spread. 💛 Let’s make today about kindness, gratitude, and connection because happiness grows when we share it.

Every child deserves a hero. 💚 Right here in our community, children and youth need safe, caring homes and you could be the hero who makes that possible. To learn more, join our Foster Care info session: 📅 March 23 🕒 7pm - 8pm ✉️Email: fostering@yorkcas.org to register

Today we recognize Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Awareness to Celebration Day - a time to honour the strength, identity, and traditions of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ people. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Happy Nowruz to everyone celebrating! 🌷 May this beautiful new year bring fresh beginnings, renewed hope, and endless joy to you and your loved ones. As spring awakens the world around us, may your days be filled with growth, prosperity, laughter, and bright new opportunities.

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! ✨🌙 Wishing a joyful and blessed Eid-ul-Fitr to everyone celebrating! After a month of reflection, patience, and generosity, may this beautiful day bring you peace, happiness, and countless blessings. 💛

Today we celebrate the heart, resilience, and dedication of social workers everywhere. On World Social Work Day, we honour the professionals who advocate for justice, empower communities, and stand beside individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments. 💛

Superheroes Take the Plunge! ❄️🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ York Region Children’s Aid Society was proud to join York Regional Police for the 2026 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. It was an unforgettable day of icy courage, community spirit, and heart. Read More: yorkcas.org/news/superhero…

This week, we celebrate the brilliance, creativity, and unique perspectives of neurodivergent minds. 💡💚 Let’s move beyond awareness and into appreciation. 💛 Celebrate differences. 💛 Embrace strengths. 💛 Build inclusion

Today we stand together for the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. We raise awareness about discrimination, prejudice, and violence faced by Muslims around the world. It’s a reminder that fear and hate have no place in our communities. 💚

Please be advised, due to weather conditions, our Newmarket and Richmond Hill offices will be closed for the rest of the day today (March 13, 2026). If you have a concern about the wellbeing of a child, youth, or family, you can call us at (905) 895-2318 or 1-800-718-3850.

Join our Foster Care Information Session: 📅 March 23 🕒 7pm - 8pm ✉️ Email: fostering@yorkcas.org to register For more info visit our website or call: 🌐 yorkcas.org/foster-caregiv… 📲 905-895-2318 Let’s show up. Let’s give back. Let’s build brighter futures - together. 💛

Safe Sleep Week takes place March 9–13, 2026, and it's a vital time to raise awareness about creating safe sleep environments for every baby. Learn more: canada.ca/en/public-heal… #YRCAS #SafeSleep #SafeSleepWeek2026

On March 9, 2026, we welcomed one very pawsome visitor to our Newmarket office! 🐾 Toby, a therapy dog from @sja_york, stopped by to share comfort, joy, and plenty of tail wags. 🐶💛 Thank you, Toby - we hope to see you again soon! #TherapyDogs #EmployeeWellness #YRCAS

Today we celebrate strength, resilience, brilliance, and the unstoppable power of women everywhere. 💜✨ On this International Women’s Day, we honour the dreamers, the leaders, the caregivers, the innovators, and the changemakers who shape our world every single day.

Today we’re celebrating Employee Appreciation Day and most importantly, the incredible people who make our work possible every single day. 💚 Here’s to a team that leads with purpose, compassion, and courage.

Heroes needed! 💓 Have you seen our new Foster Care sign on Leslie Street? If you're driving or walking by, keep an eye out — it’s a reminder that every hero starts with a single step, and our community needs more foster families now more than ever. yorkcas.org/foster-caregiv…

Happy Holi to everyone celebrating! 🎉 May your day be filled with vibrant colours, joyful laughter, and sweet moments with the people you love. Holi reminds us that just like colours blend beautifully together, so do we - across cultures, communities, and hearts. 💙💛💚❤️💜

On February 28, 2026, staff from York Region CAS bundled up once again to participate in the annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk in support of Blue Door. Learn More: yorkcas.org/news/york-regi… #CNOY2026 #ColdestNightoftheYear #Fundraiser #Walk #Community