Children's Aid Society of Ottawa

Foster Care and Adoption Services

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Record #: OCR0766 Last Modified: 11 Sep 2012 Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2012
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear-round
DescriptionOrganization responsible for adoption and foster care 
 
Adoption and foster care services: accepts applications from prospective adoptive and foster families and does home studies * places children for adoption and foster care * provides adoption counselling * facilitates reunions * provides a variety of supports to foster parents and adoptive parents 
 
Disclosure services: providing non-identifying information to birth parents/adoptees.
Waiting ListYes, for adoption
EligibilityPeople interested in adopting or fostering children, birth parents, foster families, adoptive families, adoptees
ApplicationCall or visit the website
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office PhoneGeneral Inquiries 613-747-7800 * To report child abuse or neglect 613-747-7800 * To become a foster or adoptive parent 613-742-1620 * To volunteer 613-747-7800 ext 2805 * Media inquiries 613-747-7800 ext 2033 * Human Resources 613-747-7800 ext 2819 or 2115 * Champions For Children Foundation 613-745-1893 * Speakers Bureau 613-747-7800 ext 2033
Crisis Phone613-747-7800
After Hours Phone24 hr answering service
Fax613-747-4456
E-mailfrance.clost@casott.on.ca
Websitewww.casott.on.ca
Primary ContactAndré Fontaine, Family Recruitment; Phone: 613-742-1620
Primary ExecutiveBarbara MacKinnon, Executive Director; Phone: 613-747-7800 ext 2600
Names
Alternate NameCAS ; Childrens Aid Society of Ottawa
Location & Accessibility
Address1602 Telesat Crt
Ottawa, ON K1B 1B1
 
Google Map
IntersectionBlair Rd and Queensway
Located In CommunityGloucester
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAdoption ; Adoption records ; Charitable status ; Children ; Foster care ; Infants ; Nonprofit organizations ; Toddlers ; Youth
AccreditationNo
Print MaterialPamphlets available upon request
ResourcesWebsite
Established1893
ElectionsThe Board of Directors is elected and appointed.
FundingCity / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106914104 RR0001 ; Foundation