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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ1450 | Last Full Update: 29 Mar 2017 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CAS ; Highland Shores CAS ; Highland Shores Children's Aid ; Highland Shores Children's Aid Society ; HSCA ; HT1 ; VIQ |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Picton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | MacSteven Dr and McFarland Ct |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provides child protection services within our community seven days a week, twenty four hours a day, to the children and families of Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward Counties. Operating under the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act, HSCA is a provincially funded non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors appointed from the local community. Services include investigations of allegations of child abuse and neglect, support to families and out of home placement in approved adoptive, foster homes or group care programs. Programs and services are developed in response to the needs of the community and the child welfare mandate. See also The Children's Foundation. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm 24/7 emergency services |
| Areas Served | Prince Edward County ; Picton office serves Prince Edward County. HSCA also has offices in Belleville, Trenton, Bancroft and Cobourg as the Society serves the counties of Hastings, Northumberland and Quinte West. |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and under Open to children and youth aged birth-16 and their families for child protection services * children in care may access services through to age 21 years |
| Application | None but to apply to become a foster parent or volunteer driver, please call 613-962-9291. |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - when needed |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Children's Protective Services |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-476-7957 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-267-0570 |
| After Hours Phone | 1-800-267-0570 or 613-962-9291 |
| TTY Phone | Highland Shores Children's Aid uses TTY Service through Bell Relay Service, Dial 711 for assistance. |
| Fax | 613-476-2316 |
| info@highlandshorescas.com | |
| Website | www.highlandshorescas.com |
| Primary Contact | Dwayne Stacey, Manager, Resources; Phone: 613-962-9291 ext 6233; Email: dwayne.stacey@highlandshorescas.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Diane Savage; Phone: 613-962-9291 ext 2236; Email: diane.savage@highlandshorescas.com |
| Primary Executive | Mark Kartusch, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services ; Fundraising ; Donations |