Simcoe-Muskoka Child, Youth & Family Services

The Simcoe-Muskoka Child, Youth & Family Services has been serving the community since 1894 (formerly Children’s Aid Society). We provide a range of services to the community, including:

• • Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect;

• • Protecting children who have suffered abuse or neglect (or are at risk of harm) by assisting and supporting their families to reduce harmful circumstances; Offering guidance, counseling and referral services to families whose children are at risk of abuse or neglect;

• • Referring families to other service providers when we do not offer a service;

• • Arranging for treatment services for children in our care;

• • Placing children in alternative care arrangements depending on the legal status of the child and his or her needs;

• • Recruiting, developing, educating and supporting foster and adoptive homes;

• • Working hand-in-hand with our Foundation to provide opportunities, programs and services not covered by government funding.