Chatham-Kent Children's Services
495 Grand Avenue West N7L 1C5 Chatham, ON, Canada

Check out this helpful tutorial on what to expect from virtual counselling services at Chatham-Kent Children's Services! For more information or to make a referral please connect with our Mental Health Intake Team at 519-352-0440 or email [email protected] #mentalhealthmatters #kidscantwait #ckcstrong #wearehereforyou

We are so thankful to The Towel Co. for choosing our agency for this donation. We are happy to be a part of #teamkind You’re both shining examples of what it means to spread kindness! ... #spreadkindnesslikeconfetti #ckont #ckcstrong #pinkshirtday #grateful

March 1-7 is Social Work Week! Thank you to our Social Workers at Chatham-Kent Children's Services for all your ongoing hard work, dedication and compassion in helping to strengthen children and families for a better future #SocialWorkWeek2021 #thankasocialworker #youarenotalone #kidscantwait

Call ACCESS Open Minds CK to register! The feedback about this group has been very positive from youth who previously attended!!

Yes! Thanks for sharing Buxton's Next Generation!

For more information about the class action, please visit the website of Koskie Minsky LLP: http://bit.ly/3ssAWmY The Court approved notice of the settlement approval hearing is available in English: https://bit.ly/3uAB6uj and French: https://bit.ly/3dLFlxf... Aditional Information available at: http://www.oacas.org//crown-ward-class-action-reaches-pro/

GOOD NEWS!!! We are accepting referrals again for our virtual youth drop in group!! The first session will be TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9th from 4-5pm!! Check out our flyer for registration information! #ckcstrong #ckont #kidscantwait #getconnected

All of us at Chatham-Kent Children’s Services would like to wish all of you a holiday filled with peace, health, love and happiness Please remember; on the days we are closed, if you have immediate concerns about a child’s safety please contact our 24 hour After-Hours Service at 519-352-0440. #staysafe #ckont #ckcstrong #kidscantwait

Just before Christmas Merie's Cake 'N' Stuff made cookies for our kinship team to share with kinship families! Thank you so much Merie, everyone loved them!! #ckcstrong #kinship #ckont #supportlocal

More good news for Ontario youth! The Ontario government is doubling funding for the Black Youth Action Plan by investing an additional $60 million over three years.

Exciting news for Mental Health!! One-time funding of $30 million will greatly support community child and youth mental health providers to deliver essential mental health and addiction services which are facing increased demand since the pandemic began. #kidscantwait #ckcstrong

Our office will be closed tomorrow, January 1st for New Years Day. If you have immediate concerns about a child’s safety please contact our After-Hours service at 519-352-0440. #bye2020 #newbeginnings #newyear #newopportunities #ckcstrong #kidscantwait

Thank you so much Chatham-Kent Road Association! We appreciate your support and your generous donation to our annual Christmas project!

We have been participating in The Mental Health Show!! See below for Ep. 2 Highlights with our very own, Lisa Uher and Megan Walker from CHMA. Free apps and other websites that are great rescources www.ckcs.on.ca www.lambtonkent.cmha.ca... www.bouncebackontario.ca www.bigwhitewall.ca www.kidshelpphone.ca Watch the full episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/NDoOwrxDsR8 The Mental Health Show has been made available with a collaboration of organizations. St. Clair Child & Youth Services, Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, Chatham-Kent Children's Services and generous support from United Way of Sarnia-Lambton. Hosted by David Burrows from The Show with David Burrows and produced by The Video Show Network.

Have you heard of The Gift CK?! See below for more information! We will be participating and want to help spread the word!! Also...to any Chatham-Kent Children's Services staff who are following along, remember to get your donations in this week!! #thankyou #ckcstrong #ckont #TheGiftCK

We will be participating in this chat for sure! Hope to see you there #kidscantwait

Backyard Camps CK is back- Holiday Style Registration is now open for the 5 Languages of Love gift making kits to keep youth and their loved ones connected ...this holiday season! These kits are FREE for youth ages 4-18 years and can be delivered right to your door! Registration closes Monday December 14, 2020. For more information and to register go to backyardcampsck.com Happy Holidays

Just a reminder in case you missed it!! Information night, November 4th! Registration is required!

Thank you to all our amazing staff for contributing to The Gift CK! It was so humbling to see #ckont come together for such a meaningful fundraiser #ckcstrong #bettertogether #community #givingback

We are now partnering with WAYS mental health support to offer one on one parenting support! Call or email to book an appointment! #ckcstrong #parentingsupport #ckont

We will be closed in recognition of #remembranceday. The office will re-open Thursday November 12th at 8:30am. If you have immediate concerns about a child’s safety please contact our 24 hour After Hours Service at 519-352-0440 #lestweforget #proudtobecanadian #ckcstrong

Just a reminder! This is happening tomorrow!! Connect with us to register!!

This week is National Addictions Awareness Week. Let’s work together to reduce the stigma. #NAAW #ChangeBeginsWithMe #StigmaEndsWithMe

Happy Halloween from all of us Chatham-Kent Children's Services #halloween2020 #ckont #ckcstrong #besafe

The Mental Health Show Ep. 12 #mentalhealth November 20th is National Child Day Learn more here ->> https://bit.ly/3nS9sVJ... The rights of children. Online rescources and available support for children and their parents. Joined by: April Lepore of St. Clair Child & Youth Services and Leanne Sullivan of Chatham-Kent Children's Services The Mental Health Show has been made possible with support from United Way of Sarnia-Lambton. Hosted by David Burrows from The Show with David Burrows and produced by The Video Show Network.

CKCS will be participating in this amazing fundraising initiative! We are spreading the word and encourage anyone who can to participate! #ckcstrong #ckont #giveback #StrongerTogether

Thank you FordNation for joining the #DressPurpleDay2020 campaign and sharing why you will wear purple on October 27. WATCH: https://youtu.be/-I5CHch5hVA

Thank you to the Thamesville LeSertoma Club for such a generous donation to our annual Christmas Project! This donation will help many families in need this holiday season #ckcstrong #kidscantwait #thankyou #ckont

Every October, Ontario Children’s Aid Societies raise awareness about the important role individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth & families through the Dress Purple Day campaign. Wear purple on Oct 27 to show support https://bit.ly/2SvbywO #dresspurplebecause #kidscantwait

On Wednesday November 4th we will be holding an information session on Zoom for anyone interested in learning more about fostering! Please see the flyer for more information. Registration is required! #ckcstrong #ckont #heretohelp

‘Tis the season! We are continuing with our annual Christmas project again this year!!! If you are interested in donating gifts, giving a cash donation or shopping for a family in need please connect with Ang Elley at [email protected] or 519-358-4594 Thank you #chathamkent for your support!! ... #ckont #ckcstrong

Still time to register

Ever carved pumpkins before? Probably? Ever done it during a global pandemic? Of course not! Join us on Zoom to carve pumpkins as a group. Maybe get down to som...e Halloween music, eat some preliminary candy, and get goofy together carving pumpkins! Drop in and drop out as you like Sign-up: text 226-627-8965 or email: [email protected] to get the Zoom link!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us Chatham-Kent Children's Services. May your weekend be filled with love, happiness, blessings and gratitude #canadianthanksgiving #gratitude #theresalwayssomethingtobethankfulfor #ckont #kidscantwait #ckcstrong

Thank you to everyone at Chatham-Kent Children's Services who participated in #DressPurpleDay2020! To learn more about the #dresspurple campaign visit: www.oacas.org/dresspurpleday... #IDressPurpleBecause #ckcstrong

What a great resource. Thanks for sharing Youth Mental Health Canada

Registration is still open for our annual golf tournament Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club

Thank you Chatham-Kent Police Service for wearing purple and showing your support!

Our staff wore orange yesterday to show their support! #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters #kidscantwait #ckcstrong

GIVEAWAY POST!!! Today is #DressPurpleDay and we want to see you dressed in all your purple!! To enter: Share a photo of you wearing purple in the comments below for a chance to WIN a Tim Hortons gift card! Open to all ages!... Feel free to share this post so we can try to reach as many people as possible! *Picture has to be shared in comments of original post* #idresspurplebecause #DressPurpleDay2020 #ckcstrong #ckont

Today on #dresspurpleday, we want to make sure families, especially those facing additional hardships during COVId-19, know that there are resources and services available to help them. We #dresspurple to remind them we are one of those places families can turn to for help! Find out more about the campaign at: www.oacas.org/dresspurpleday #idresspurplebecause #dresspurpleday2020 #ckcstrong #heretohelp #ckont

Today our agency purchased a painting with relevance to a residential school experience. This painting was spoken about at the Welcoming Ceremony we attended at TJ Stables on September 18, 2020 welcoming our new Indigenous Peer Navigator to Chatham-Kent! See the statement below outlining the title of the painting and the purpose behind it. We are so honoured to be able to showcase this beautiful piece of art at our agency! #orangeshirtday2020 #everychildmatters

On September 18, 2020 our Executive Director, along with the Supervisor from our Indigenous Child Protection team attended a welcoming ceremony at TJ Stables for Chatham-Kent’s new Indigenous Peer Navigator, Lana Parenteau! Congratulations Lana, our community is lucky to have you!

Tomorrow is #DressPurpleDay2020!! Thank you to Shamila Tabe-Mohammadi, Developmental Services Supervisor for showing her support #IDressPurpleBecause #ckcstrong #ckont

There’s some really great information in this post! #orangeshirtday2020 #everychildmatters

Teri Thomas-Vanos, Executive Director Chatham-Kent Children's Services will wear purple on October 27th to let children, youth and families know our agency is committed to listening and helping. Why will you #dresspurple? #IDressPurpleBecause #DressPurpleDay2020 #ckcstrong #ckont

At Chatham-Kent Children's Services our mission is to support vulnerable children, youth and families in our community. Dorothy Watson, Child Protection Supervisor, Indigenous Services will #dresspurple to show her support, will you?! #idresspurplebecause #dresspurpleday2020 #ckcstrong #kidscantwait #ckont

This short video was created by the Lambton Kent District School Board and does a great job explaining the importance of #OrangeShirtDay Wear orange today to show your support!

This week is #fosterfamilyappreciationweek. Unfortunately we were not able to host our annual appreciation dinner due to #covid_19. Instead our Resource Team and Volunteer Coordinator delivered meals from Churrascaria Steakhouse & Takeout as a way of expressing our sincere thanks and gratitude to our foster families and volunteer drivers! A big thank you as well to Churrascaria, you were so great to work with, and the food was delicious as usual #ckcstrong #chathamkent #ckont #kidscantwait #thankyou #givingbackfeelsgood

Check out these awesome virtual activities from the Blenheim Youth Centre!! Registration is open to anyone ages 10-18!

There are many paths to lifelong connections! #ittakesavillage #kinshipawarenessweek #kidscantwait

As #kinship awareness week comes to an end we would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our kin caregivers! While we know your role isn’t always an easy one, we appreciate your willingness to support our #chathamkent children and youth. We are grateful for all you do, not just this week, but always #kinshipawarenessweek #thankyou #kidscantwait #ckcstrong #ckont

#kinshipawarenessweek is September 21-25! This week in particular, Children’s Aid Societies aim to increase an understanding about all the ways community members can help support vulnerable children and youth Research shows that children and youth in the child welfare system who are supported by community members they know are safer, happier, and have better long-term outcomes. Click the link below to read the 5 top reasons why child welfare is increasingly asking community members to step in and support the children and youth in their lives. #kidscantwait