Soccer dreams

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A real, inspiring letter sent from one of our kids in care. Small victories add-up to big wins and funding sports programs like soccer are an integral part of helping kids in care build the self-esteem they nee...

An Open Letter

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A real,  inspiring letter sent from one of our kids in care. A bicycle may not seem like a big deal for most kids, but for a child in care it means having the opportunity to travel a little farther and build th...

Make Valentine’s Day Sweeter

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Make this Valentine's Day sweeter by sending an e-valentine to a loved one and help vulnerable children and youth across Canada. Donate to the Children's Aid Foundation and we will send an electronic Valentine'...

Not So Tough Love

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The effectiveness of humour is evident in this adorable ad by AdoptUSKids that proves you don't have to be perfect to be an adoptive parent. There are thousands of children in the child welfare system across Ca...

Family (v.)

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Written by: Cheyanne Ratnam, former child in care, CaFdn Ambassador, S.S.W., B.S.W., M.S.W. Candidate If one were to look in the dictionary or google the term ‘family’, the definition would be categorized un...

Using music to heal

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For many, music plays an instrumental role. Unlike words that require the use of pre-determined languages, songs have the ability to transcend barriers and bring people together with the same appreciation for a...