FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES NIAGARA
COVID-19 UPDATE
Family and Children’s Services and the Family Counselling Centre continue to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic. We can be reached at (905) 937-7731.
Updated on March 15, 2021
2020-21 Annual Report
A Message from Board President and Executive Director
FACS Niagara continues to serve families, children, and youth in Niagara amidst the backdrop of an unprecedented global pandemic. Although there have been times when the pandemic’s felt like it would never end, the finish line is closer than ever with the development and distribution of safe and effective vaccines. The support of FACS Niagara has been a constant that families could rely on throughout COVID. As an essential service, our doors have always remained open, and our teams have never stopped their work to see that families, children, and youth had help when it was needed most. Read more…
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
Please see the below short form notices regarding the proposed settlement in the class action lawsuit against the province of Ontario on behalf of the Crown Wards
Updated on February 17th, 2021
ABOUT US
Welcome to Family and Children’s Services Niagara. Proud to be a part of the Niagara community since 1898, Family and Children’s Services is among Niagara’s largest child and family serving organizations. As a multi-service organization, we offer a wide range of programs that protect children, strengthen families and help youth and adults to be the best they can be.
OUR MISSION
To protect, support and strengthen the lives of children, youth, adults and families.
OUR VISION
A community where children, youth, adults and families achieve their full potential in a safe environment.
OUR VALUES
We are Caring
We are Respectful
We are Collaborative
We act with Integrity
We are Accountable
FACS 21st Anniversary Charity Gala
November 15th, 2019
Family and Children’s Services Niagara is committed to the care and safety of Niagara’s children, youth and families; and to continuous quality improvement. Safety. Well Being. Permanence.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Seeking counselling services or parent resources? Please visit our Family Counselling Centre or child care centres to find out what resources are available to you and your children. Many of our services are free of charge or based on income.
Concerned about a child or family in your community? Please call us if you feel that a child may be at risk for abuse or neglect. You can call FACS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your call can be anonymous and you need only to share your concerns. 96% of the children we serve remain safely in the care of their parents. Our rate of admission to foster care is less than 4%.
Want to get involved? FACS Niagara welcomes the participation of the community in our mission. Be a foster parent. Adopt. Volunteer. Serve on our Board of Directors with FACS or our charitable Foundation. Make a donation, participate in an event or fundraise on our behalf.
Safe Kids. Strong Families. Youth and Adults at their Best.
News
FACS Niagara to enhance mental health support with $20,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund
With a generous $20,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund, Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara will be building its capacity to care for and support children and youth who have experienced trauma.
FACS Niagara Celebrates Accomplishments of Youth at Annual General Meeting
Fifty current and former youth in care are on their way to achieving their postsecondary dreams with assistance from FACS Niagara and the Foundation for Family and Children’s Services.
FACS Niagara Annual General Meeting
On Wednesday, June 16, at 5 p.m., FACS Niagara will hold its 123rd Annual General Meeting. Respecting COVID safety protocols, the meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom platform.