What We Do
Supporting children and youth in care and strengthening family stability
Last year, you helped us support more than 1,500 requests for support from children, youth and families involved with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS) facing urgent and complex challenges. Our programs help people in situations where government funding typically doesn’t reach. We provide essentials for children and youth in CCAS care while helping loving families access support to prevent a child welfare crisis and create stability at home. Together with our community of donors and service partners, we fundraise and grant funds for programs that cover funding gaps and provide financial assistance for today’s needs, better outcomes, and a brighter tomorrow.
Supporting education & learning

Camps 4 Kids
CCAF donors help send Toronto children and youth in care to overnight and day camps

Ignite The Spark
We cover enrolment costs for sports, arts and recreation fees so kids and youth can learn and have fun pursuing their passions

Scholarships
CCAF provides scholarships to current and former youth in extended society care for university, college and trade school
Supporting young people & families in need

Sweet Dreams
Providing new cribs, toddler beds and sleepwear to keep vulnerable little ones safe

Gift Card Program
CCAF-funded gift cards help impoverished families buy groceries and other necessities
Supporting Catholic children, youth & families to grow in faith

Trinity Fund
Supporting the faith needs of Catholic children and youth in the care of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto

Christmas Programs
With your support, vulnerable Toronto families receive food, household needs, clothing, gift cards and toys to celebrate the joy of Christmas
Supporting better experiences & outcomes in child welfare

HARP Program
With compassion and community partnerships, HARP helps children and youth by supporting struggling families and keeping kids out of care

Male Engagement Worker Pilot Program
Engaging struggling dads in Toronto with services and support to keep children and families safe

Young Parents Wraparound Pilot
A past program supporting children by assisting pregnant youth and young parents to gain skills, resources and support to provide for their babies
