Family and Children's Services Niagara

09/17/2026

We're looking for someone special!

Our next Director of Philanthropy will lead our fundraising efforts, build mutually beneficial relationships, and develop community support for the children and youth we serve.

If you have the skills, experience, and desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

https://facsniagara.betterteam.com/director-of-philanthropy-and-development

09/09/2026

If you're in or around Fort Erie, join us on Oct 1 to learn more about the joys of fostering. There's no obligation and pizza's on us 🍕😎

Learn more about the rewarding journey of fostering. Family and Children's Services Niagara invites our community to join our Foster Parent Information Sessions to learn about fostering children and youth. These sessions will provide valuable knowledge and tools for those interested in fostering to....

09/08/2026

The start of a new school year is always special, filled with lots of optimism about new friends, new learning, and new adventures. All the best to young people in Niagara as they start this exciting new chapter.

08/26/2026

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a foster parent?
Join us in Fort Erie on October 1 for an informal information night. Pizza’s on us! Learn about fostering, ask questions, and discover how you could make a difference in the life of a child or youth.

Register today:
https://www.facsniagara.on.ca/our-services/fosteringinformation/

06/12/2026

Tomorrow (Sat, June 13) is the big day! LemonAID stands will be set up across Niagara to raise funds to help send children served by FACS Niagara to summer camp. Visit our website to find out where your local stand will be, or donate online: https://facsniagarafoundation.org/mldregistration2026/

06/05/2026

Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara is just over a week away! We encourage everyone to support the stands in your community. If you would like to make a donation to help send children to summer camp, you can visit our website: https://facsniagarafoundation.org/mldregistration2026/

05/22/2026

There are limited stands left! Don't miss out on the sweetest event of the summer: Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara. You sell lemonade, kids go to camp 🏊‍♂️⚽️🌞Register you stand today:

5th Annual Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara

05/06/2026

🎉Big news! We've acquired the former Nightlight Shelter in Niagara Falls to create a home for youth with complex needs. Every young person deserves a home in their own community and we're one step closer to helping provide that. Read more:

Property at 5519 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls to be named Tilling’s Safe Landing for Youth; FACS Foundation launches $1M campaign for needed improvements NIAGARA FALLS, ON (April 30, 2026) — Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara has acquired the former Nightlight Shelter from BGC

04/23/2026

We recently had the chance to celebrate one of our foster parents for more than 50 years of service to children and youth! Betsy Witteveen has cared for well over 200 young people in her half century as a foster parent. Our community is better for having people like Betsy in it - you can read more about this incredible legacy here: https://www.facsniagara.on.ca/news/facs-honours-betsy-witteveen/ #

Celebrating a Half-Century of Caring: FACS Honours Betsy Witteveen for More than 50 Years of Fostering “They fulfilled my life.” That’s how Betsy Witteveen, FACS Niagara’s longest serving foster parent, characterized the hundreds of children she has cared for in her 50 years of service to th...

04/14/2026

Registration for Mountainview LemonAID Day opens TOMORROW!

Get ready to sip, serve, and make a difference - because every cup served on Saturday, June 13 helps send kids to summer camp!

Here's what you need to know:
✅ LemonAID Day is on Saturday, June 13
✅ It's a NO COST event for everyone
✅ When you register, you receive everything you need to run your stand including a stand, lemonade concentrate, cups, pitcher, hats, t-shirts and more!

Visit our website tomorrow to reserve your stand! Let's make summer sweeter for kids in Niagara 🥰