Hamilton Child and Family Supports was established in 1894 as a not-for-profit charitable organization focusing on the well-being and protection of children.
Hamilton Child and Family Supports – HCFS (formerly The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton) was established in 1894 as a not-for-profit charitable organization focusing on the well-being and protection of children. The organization is mandated under Ontario’s Child, Youth and Family Services Act and, as such, is required by law to protect children from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and harm. It is funded by the Ontario government, through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and is one of 47 children’s aid societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies across Ontario.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 Years) | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Community Resources |
TAGS: | In Branch |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
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