Hope for Children
The Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation is the principal charitable funding partner of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. Your donations support efforts to improve the lives and outcomes of the children, youth and families they serve.
Who and How We Help
Gift Card Program
CCAF-funded gift cards help impoverished families buy groceries and other necessities
Camps 4 Kids
CCAF donors help send Toronto children and youth in care to overnight and day camps
1500+ requests for financial assistance received and granted
last year to help children, youth and families involved with the CCAS
12 programs responding to requests for essential needs not covered by ministry funding
for CCAS-involved young people and families
Typical grant value: from $500 to $1,500
Your donations help fund everything from baby cribs and baptisms, to scholarships and camp, to mental health support, emergency food or housing assistance
What We Do
Every child deserves to be safe, supported and able to reach their full potential. The Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation (CCAF) works with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS) to make that possible. Government funding provides essential protection for children in care; the Foundation goes further, providing resources and programs to help children and youth flourish, gain confidence and prepare for the future, including those transitioning out of care into adulthood.
Through scholarships, educational programs, counselling, safe housing, faith based and life‑enrichment experiences, we help children and youth build independence, resilience and hope. We also support families, giving them the tools and assistance they need to provide stability and care, so every child can flourish in a nurturing environment.
Every gift from our donors turns potential into possibility, helping children and youth not just to be safe, but to grow, succeed, and truly thrive.
Who We Are
As a registered charity supporting the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, we raise and grant funds so at‑risk children and youth don’t fall behind because of gaps in support, whether through short‑term assistance for urgent needs or significant grants that aim to improve experiences and outcomes in child welfare by developing innovative and transformational programs. We stand with children, youth and families, offering hope, stability, the resources they need, and preventative support that strengthens family life across our community. Our work depends solely on generous donor support of the Foundation.
Ways to Give
Give today to help remove barriers, provide stability and create access to opportunities for young people and families involved with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto.