Inspiring Stories

The HARP Initiative (Holistic Assessment and Response Pathways) provides early support such as emergency essentials, financial assistance, and family resources to help stabilize vulnerable families and prevent children from entering the child welfare system.

“They are my parents, that’s how I think of them today. I love them. I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today, if it weren’t for them.”

– Brandon, 32, on his foster parents

Adoption creates families built on love, commitment, and trust, offering children the support they need to grow and thrive. When a child is welcomed into a forever home, they gain the foundation to build their life with confidence and hope.

Physician’s scholarship for youth extends his five decades of care for young people involved with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto

A child and parent in trouble received support on many fronts—now, they’re both back on track

Sweet Dreams program helps reduce the risk of SIDS to babies without a safe sleeping environment

Emergency Grants annually help more than 250 children, youth and families in urgent need every year

A past pilot program engaged vulnerable dads, helping to provide safety for their children and families

Ignite The Spark provides access to sports, arts and recreation activities for local young people involved with child welfare

Donor support helped avert a crisis and gave this mother important skills, resources and community to provide for her child

Donor-funded program helps 18- to 23-year-olds set up their first apartment when they age out of government subsidy

Celebration attended by Toronto youth in care creates a once-in-a-lifetime experience that boosts their faith and spirits

Your generosity enables the CCAF to support the spiritual wellbeing of Catholic children and youth in care

Donors to the CCAF helped this youth create a bright future for herself

Your donations support scholarships to help youth in care receive educational access and open doors to stability

CP24 anchor Bakari Savage celebrated youth in extended care who received CCAF scholarships

“It means someone is rooting for me.” CCAF bursaries help youth in extended care attend university, college or trade school

Three generations give their time and money to offer hope for young people