A Message from our CEO & Board Chair This year marked a significant milestone in our efforts to address human sex trafficking as our agency began leading nCourage, Peel Region’s Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Integrated Services Hub, on behalf of the region and alongside community partners. Children and youth involved in the child welfare system face heightened vulnerabilities to sex trafficking, and this evolution of service delivery will help ensure pathways to safety and healing. Every step forward reflects the dedication of our staff, caregivers, volunteers, donors, partners, and community leaders who continue to walk alongside children, youth, and families with compassion and care. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected community where every child, youth, and family has the support they need to be empowered and build bright futures. As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the strength of our community and the many partnerships that continue to support children, youth, and families across Peel Region. At Peel Children’s Aid Society, we know that meaningful change happens when people come together with a shared commitment to care, connection, and belonging. This spirit of collaboration has always been at the heart of our work and continues to guide us forward. One of the most exciting developments this year has been the launch of The Circle: Peel Centre for Child, Youth & Family Well-Being, a space built on the value that families should be able to access support in one welcoming and connected environment. The Circle represents more than a building, it embodies a new way of working together to ensure the safety of our region’s most vulnerable. By bringing community partners, wellness supports, youth services, and family-focused programs all under one roof, we are helping to create easier pathways and reducing barriers to care. Through this collaborative space, Peel CAS continues to grow as a transformative system leader by helping to build a more coordinated and preventative system of wraparound support throughout Peel Region. Mary Beth Moellenkamp Chief Executive Officer Lisa Hewison Board Chair
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