If a child is removed from their home by a Children’s Aid Society (CAS), parents or guardians should waste no time obtaining legal counsel.
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In Ontario, Children’s Aid Societies are responsible for ensuring the protection and safety of children. In 2020-2021, CAS received more than 113,000 calls and referrals reporting children at risk.
If a CAS child protection worker determines that a report of concern warrants further investigation, they will often conduct an initial assessment within 24 hours.
When a child is taken into temporary care, Gottlieb says the case must go before the courts within five days.
Following an assessment, Gottlieb says the CAS will often make recommendations for services and programming for family members, such as counselling.
