What should I do if I suspect a child is being harmed?

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• What to do if concerned about the safety and well being of a child?

  If you suspect that a child is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed, call your local Children’s Aid Society immediately. Your call will connect you with a trained professional who can access the situation and determine the best course of ...

• What is child abuse?

  “Child abuse” includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse and/or neglect. It also addresses a pattern of abuse and risks of harm. Read more about types and signs of abuse here.

• When should I call Children’s Aid?

  If you see or have reason to believe a child is in need of protection or is at risk of harm, make the call to your local Children’s Aid Society. There is someone available to receive your call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It can be hard deciding ...

• What is the “duty to report”?

  Under section 72 of the Child and Family Services Act every person who has reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is or may be in need of protection has the duty to promptly report the suspicion and the information upon which it is based to a ...

• Do I need to be sure that abuse/neglect is happening before I call a Children’s Aid?

  It is not necessary to be certain that a child is or may be in need of protection to make a report to a children’s aid society. Section 72 of the Child and Family Services Act says that every person who has reasonable grounds to suspect that a child ...