The Children's Aid Foundation of Halton provides resources to help children, youth and families thrive. About CAFH: The Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton (CAFH) was founded in 1990 as a registered charity to raise funds for the children and youth being cared for by the Halton Children’s Aid Society (Halton CAS). Funds raised allow the Halton CAS to provide additional services to enhance their work, and enrich the lives of abused and neglected children and youth living in Halton. The Halton CAS receives funding from the provincial government to provide basic necessities to the children and youth in its care. Extra-curricular activities, such as post-secondary education and the needs of children and youth not in foster care but still receiving support services from Halton CAS, are not funded, or are insufficiently funded, by the government. Programs offered include; Bursaries - access to post-secondary education, Bridging the Gap - a homeless prevention program for 16 - 24 year olds, FUTURES - tutoring, lifeskills, summer camp and mentoring for ages 10 - 18, YouthSAID - an advocacy group for youth in care led be youth in care, Seasonal support - includes year round necessities such as winter clothing, school supplies, gift giving and holiday celebrations.
