Keeping children safe -

TOGETHERWorking togetherPeel Children’s Aid, as part of the Child and Family Services Act, is required to form a Child Abuse Review Team (CART). Members of CART come from Peel CAS, the medical community, police, education system, early childhood education, community services and Office of the Crown Attorney. This multi-agency committee focuses on improving and enhancing child abuse investigation, service and community collaboration to prevent child abuse and better serve children and families in Peel.

CART membersAssociated Youth Services PeelChild Development Resource Connection PeelDufferin-Peel Catholic District School BoardMalton Neighbourhood ServicesOntario Provincial Police Peel CASPeel Children’s CentrePeel Crown Attorney’s OfficePeel District School BoardPeel Regional Paramedic ServicesPeel Regional PoliceRegion of Peel Trillium Health Partners

Call CAS if you are concerned about a childIt takes a village to keep kids safe. If you have any reason to believe that a child is in need of protection, or is at risk of harm, make the call to Children’s Aid.

Did you know?

• Youdonotneedprooftoplaceacall• Thepersonwithaconcernmustbetheonetocall• YoucancontactChildren’sAidanonymously• Abuseandneglectarenottheonlytimesareportshouldbe

made. Report if you are concerned by:- Domestic violence- Substance abuse by a caregiver- Mental health problems of a caregiver- Abandonment of a child

Who calls CAS?In 2016-17, Peel CAS received 13,003 calls from concerned citizens, health care professionals, teachers and the police about children who might be in need of protection.

41% 22% 11% 7% 7%Top five referral sources

7,383 Investigations

concluded

90% of our work is

done with families in their homes

10,433 families served

last year

October 2017