The Board of Directors of Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County announces the appointment of the organization’s Executive Director, Daria Allan-Ebron, who will step into the role next month on August 05th. Coming to Guelph from the Peel Children’s Aid Society, Daria brings with her over 27 years of child welfare experience, including frontline practice and a […]

The Board of Directors of Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County announces the retirement of the organization’s Executive Director, Sheila Markle, effective June 30, 2022.   Sheila’s career in child welfare has spanned 35 years in 5 child welfare organizations.  As Executive Director of F&CS since 2016 (and concurrently, CEO of Kindle Communities), Sheila has been a […]

The letter below was written by Kween a leader in the Guelph community and a leader at the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS). The letter was written with the intent to educate and advocate for the retirement of the song “Cotton Eyed Joe” which was often played at Storm games.  As a result of the letter, the song was retired […]

Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County is thrilled to have been named one of the recipients of the Halwell Mutual Insurance Company’s Halwell Hope project. Through this new program, Halwell Mutual Insurance Company has committed to donating $100,000 to multiple causes in local communities across southwestern Ontario. Family & Children’s Services was so pleased to learn that […]

We are thrilled to announce an incredible gift, $25,000 gift from former Wellington County Councillor, Warden and resident Lynda White. Lynda has used this incredible gift to help establish a new Bursary program at Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) to support Wellington County youth who have received services from FCSGW and are struggling with the […]

This week, we learned about the loss of four lives, and the near loss of another, because of hatred.  Our hearts break for this innocent family, and for this young boy who has lost his mom, dad, sister and grandmother to a horrific act of violence. As an organization committed to the safety and well-being of children and families, we […]

Guelph, ON – February 26 2021 – Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County has witnessed an increase in requests for financial assistance in recent months, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. As COVID-19 continues to impact many in our community, vulnerable populations, like former youth from care, are often the hardest hit. Already vulnerable to financial uncertainty, […]

Guelph, ON – February 24 2021 – This year, Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County wanted to mark the celebration of Black Heritage Month in a very big way, with a large mural splashed across the front of its Eramosa office windows. The mural, painted by Marissa Santin, a youth connected with the organization is a visual […]

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and we’re joining in to help drive progress in mental health. Together, let’s work to end the stigma around mental health, because let’s face it – we all struggle from time to time, especially during a year like this, filled with so many challenges. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 38% […]

“Parents ask us what it’s like to be a foster parent, and often there are a lot of questions, and there can be a lot of fear and misunderstanding. I tell them it is almost like being on a roller coaster. You hop on, and you’re buckled in. The ride attendant checks that you’re good to go, gives you the thumbs up, and you’re off. It’s not always easy, especially as you navigate past all of the bumps and twists along the way, but you know that no matter what happens, you’re buckled in, and you have people around you who are there to ensure that you make it safely through to the end of the ride. So, even if it’s a bit of a wild ride, you know that you will have all the support that you need. And, like a roller coaster ride, it’s something you’ll never forget.”