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Back to School

Helping young people begin or return to school with confidence and enthusiasm!

With YOUR help, CAFH provides children, youth and families with essentials and supports necessary to nurture healthy childhood development, build independence and strengthen bonds that keep families resilient and connected.

Every young person experiencing trauma and loss, and receiving services from the Halton Children’s Aid Society will have what they need to ALWAYS feel safe, cared for and included.

Here's How YOU Can Help

Address Immediate Needs

Our Most Needed Items

Gift Cards

For clothes, shoes, lunches, haircuts, electronics, etc.

Suggested vendors and values ($25–$50):

  • Walmart
  • Prepaid Visa or MasterCard
  • Amazon
  • Best Buy
  • Shoppers Drug Mart
  • Fast food/take-out

Backpacks

  • Gender neutral
  • All styles
  • Ages 4–24

School Supplies

Core Needs

  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Pencil cases
  • Pencil crayons
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Highlighters
  • Sharpeners
  • Erasers
  • Lined paper
  • Binders
  • Note pads

Supportive Items

  • Reusable water bottles
  • Lunch bags
  • Combination locks
  • Headphones/earbuds
  • Cell phone chargers
  • Personal hygiene packs
  • Socks (all sizes)
  • Reusable food containers
  • Ziplock bags

Your Generosity = Their Success

For more information, please contact:

Lisa Janssen
CAFH Partnership & Development Manager
Ljanssen@haltoncas.ca
905-333-4441 ext. 0724

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