Highlighting Excellence

In June 2018, Peel CAS, in partnership with the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, launched the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE). The CWICE will provide knowledge, guidance and services to CASs in Ontario regarding immigration and citizenship issues facing children, youth and families involved in the child welfare system.

​This includes:
  • Providing intervention and consultation regarding the complexities related to immigration challenges
  • Developing partnerships and protocols with provincial and federal partners
  • Collecting data to understand the scope of the issue in Ontario
To learn more go to www.cwice.ca. 
"Resolving immigration status issues in a timely manner has the potential to make a very significant difference in the lives of children and youth to ensure they have access to services such as education and employment."

Mary Beth Moellenkamp
Service Director, Peel CAS