Protect children and youth

Child abuse is a serious concern for all Ontarians and everyone should take an active role in reporting suspected abuse and neglect to their local Children’s Aid. Although Children’s Aid is legally responsible for keeping kids safe, we rely on concerned citizens to be the eyes and ears for children.

Laura’s teacher had a concern and called Children’s Aid to report it. Read Laura's story.

Children’s Aid is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, when people call out of concern for children or for assistance.

If you have protection concerns about a child, please contact your local Children’s Aid IMMEDIATELY. Click here for a listing of Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies.

Laura, youth in care, abused child

When I was growing up, my mother was an alcoholic; I saw my father every second weekend if he wasn't too busy with work; and I was stuck with my mother's intimidating boyfriend and his sexually and physically abusive son. I grew up believing that nobody could be trusted and that everything I did was somehow wrong. Now that I am a teenager, looking back on it all, it hurts...but I am so grateful for the saving grace I received. A teacher I was close to called the Children's Aid Society after I had finally disclosed the years of abuse I had been through for the very first time. Ever since the Children's Aid has been involved with me, I have only become a stronger person. I am in a great foster family now, I'm doing really well in school, and I have many people who support me. After all I have been through...I am so thankful.

Everyone has a responsibility to protect children. Call your local Children’s Aid when you see or hear of child abuse or neglect.

Read this brochure on Child Abuse Prevention.

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