Family & Children's Services - St.Thomas and Elgin

08/21/2026

In her role as a Youth Ambassador with the Oxford Planet Youth Coal...

08/07/2026

Considering fostering with Family and Children’s Services? Join us for an in-person information session!

Welcome to our Fostering Information Session!

Join us on August 25 for an evening, in-person event where you can learn all about fostering. Whether you're considering becoming a foster parent or just want to know more, this session is perfect for you. Our experts will cover everything you need to know about the process, requirements, and rewards of fostering. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to make a difference in a child's life!

Date: August 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Location: 99 Edward Street, St. Thomas

Register now and mark your calendar for this informative session!

Considering fostering with Family and Children’s Services? Whether you’re curious or know someone who might be interested, join us for a virtual information session! In these sessions, you’ll get: Frequently Asked Questions: These sessions are free and last approximately one hour. Choose a tim...

08/06/2026

☀️ Looking for something fun (and FREE!) for your child to do this summer? 🎨⚽🌳

Our friends at Neighbourhood Outreach for Kids (NOK) are hosting FREE weekly summer drop-ins at:
📍 June Rose Callwood (Tuesdays, 9am-3pm)
📍 Forest Park (Wednesdays, 9am-3pm)
📍 Lockes Public School (Thursdays, 9am-3pm)

✨ What to expect:
✅ FREE to attend (Ages: 4-18)
⚽ Sports, games & activities
🎨 Crafts & creative fun
🍎 Healthy snacks provided
🤝 A safe place to make friends and build connections

If your child lives near one of these neighbourhoods or attends one of these schools, we encourage them to join in one day each week! It's a great way to stay active, make new friends, and have something exciting to look forward to all summer long. 🌞💙

📝 Register in person — the program is completely **FREE!**

We'd love to see our BBBS families taking advantage of this wonderful community opportunity! 💚

07/23/2026

We're excited and proud to be participating in Elgin County Pride, Pride in the Park on Saturday, July 25, Pinafore Park St Thomas

Be sure to drop by our booth for some swag and a chat!

07/10/2026

Because of you, a child will get their first week at camp.

This year, our community showed up for LemonAID Day and raised an incredible $18,564.30 for the Elgin Children's Foundation.

That number means campfires. New friendships. A kid discovering who they can be, one week at a time. For some, it's their first night ever away from home. For others, it's the first time they truly feel like they belong.

Camp isn't just a week away, it's confidence that lasts a lifetime.
A huge thank you to the partners who made the day happen: Doug Tarry Homes (title sponsor), Wendy's (lemonade!), McBain Signs & Graphics, and New Era Grafix.

But most of all, thank YOU. Every glass of lemonade, every donation, every person who showed up, you built this. You are this community. 💛

06/30/2026

From Tradition to Trust / Low German Networking Conference.

Register before the early bird pricing deadline.

https://mcc.org/events/tradition-trust-working-low-german-mennonite-families

06/18/2026

One home can change a child's whole world. Right now, Elgin needs more people willing to open their door.

There's no single picture of what that looks like. Single, coupled, retired, renting, with kids already at home or without: what matters isn't your household type. It's being steady, safe, and willing to show up.

Curious what fostering really looks like? Hear it straight from Elgin caregivers. Watch the videos - here is a link to our YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Q7XLsvgvsewwzECfV_9HA

We need homes that reflect Elgin's diversity, because the kids we support do too. If you've wondered whether fostering is for someone like you, it is.

Want to learn more first? Join one of our free info sessions. No commitment, just real answers:
🗓️ July 7, 12–1pm (Zoom)
🗓️ July 21, 6–7pm (Zoom)
🗓️ August 4, 12–1pm (Zoom)
🗓️ August 25, 6–7pm (in person, 99 Edward St., St. Thomas)

Sign up on our website. One home can change everything. Maybe it's yours.



https://caselgin.on.ca/our-services/fostering-information-sessions/

06/16/2026

Happy Global Pride Month!

Join us to celebrate Elgin County Pride July 20 to 25, or at any of our neighbouring Pride festivals;
- June 25 to 28 – Toronto
- July 4 – London
- July 4 – Strathroy
- July 10 to 12 Sarnia
- July 20 to 25 Elgin County Pride
- July 31 to August 6 Windsor
- August 15 to 17 Chatham
- August 21 to 22 Hamilton
- August 22 to 30 Capital (Ottawa)