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Property at 5519 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls to be named Tilling’s Safe Landing for Youth; FACS Foundation launches $1M campaign for needed improvements NIAGARA FALLS, ON (April 30, 2026) — Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara has acquired the former Nightlight Shelter from BGC Niagara (formerly the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara) to continue [...]

Celebrating a Half-Century of Caring: FACS Honours Betsy Witteveen for More than 50 Years of Fostering “They fulfilled my life.” That’s how Betsy Witteveen, FACS Niagara’s longest serving foster parent, characterized the hundreds of children she has cared for in her 50 years of service to the community.

Family and Children's Services Niagara invites our community to join our Foster Parent Information Sessions to learn about fostering children and youth. These sessions will provide valuable knowledge and tools for those interested in fostering to take those first steps in their journey. DATES: April 16 in Niagara Falls, May 28 in Port Colborne and June 24 in Grimsby.

The sweetest event of the summer is serving up a super-size amount of good news for children in Niagara. Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara raised more than $92,000 for the agency’s summer camp program.

The generosity of donors in Niagara is making a profound and positive impact for children and youth who have been in the care of FACS Niagara. The FACS Foundation’s 26th annual gala, the Hollywood Soiree, raised more than $120,000 (net) to fund programs supporting youth preparing to make the transition into adulthood and independent living.

Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara and Youth Resources Niagara (YRN) are pleased to announce the opening of a new home providing support to young people in care living with complex mental health and behavioural needs. The home, located in Welland, supports up to ten young people between the ages of nine and 14. The [...]

The 3rd Annual Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara raised over $90,000, sending approximately 500 kids to summer camp. Hosted on June 8, the event saw 100 lemonade stands across the Niagara region. Thanks to the community's generosity and sponsors like Mountainview Building Group, FACS Niagara ensures memorable summer experiences for local children.

For more than 125 years, Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara has provided support to help children, youth, and families be at their best. In updating the agency’s strategic plan, FACS reaffirmed its commitment to helping the community thrive. The five-year plan (2024 – 29) is the product of consultations with members of the FACS [...]

Available Foster Homes in Ontario have Declined 33 Per Cent Since the Pandemic Niagara, Ont. – Amidst a steady decline in foster care placement availability, the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) is releasing the ‘There to Care’ Campaign. With the need for foster caregivers now greater than ever, the initiative aims to underscore [...]