News - Ministry of Children and Youth Services

1. 
   Helping More Kids Find Permanent Homes

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

   September 1, 2011 11:00 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
2. Improving Mental Health Supports for Ontario Kids and Families

   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.

   June 22, 2011 9:30 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
3. Improving Hamilton Health Sciences For Kids With Special Needs

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

   June 17, 2011 9:30 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
4. Helping More Kids Find Permanent Homes

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

   June 1, 2011 5:00 PM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
5. 
   Improving The ErinoakKids Centre To Help Kids With Special Needs

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

   May 24, 2011 10:30 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
6. Giving More Kids A Place To Call Home

   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.

   April 13, 2011 2:00 PM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
7. Helping Kids Get A Stronger Start

   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.

   February 2, 2011 2:00 PM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
8. Protection For Vulnerable Children Continues In Huron-Perth
   Ontario will continue to protect services for vulnerable children at the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society (HPCAS).
   January 13, 2011 11:07 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
9. 
   Healthy Bodies And Healthy Minds For Ontario Kids
   This year, approximately 68.4 million nutritious breakfasts, snacks and lunches were served to elementary and secondary students through Ontario's Student Nutrition Program.
   December 29, 2010 11:10 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
10. 
    Ontario Helping More Kids With Autism And Their Families
    Starting late next spring, communities across the province will offer new services and supports for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
    December 14, 2010 8:14 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
11. Poverty Reduction Strategy Helping Ontario Families

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

    December 1, 2010 12:44 PM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
12. Protecting Vulnerable Children in Huron Perth

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

    October 13, 2010 5:28 PM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
13. 
    More Summer Jobs For Youth
    This summer, more than 4,600 youth from 32 priority communities across the province are getting the chance to gain valuable job experience.
    June 18, 2010 10:12 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
14. Improving Supports To Aboriginal Children And Youth

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

    April 14, 2010 8:35 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services
15. 
    More Support For Kids With Special Needs
    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.
    April 7, 2010 11:17 AM | Ministry of Children and Youth Services