C.C.W.S

QTBIPOC child welfare survivor-led organization supporting child welfare survivors and families in Ontario.

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Beyond Care Unfiltered is an open and honest gathering created by and for child welfare survivors.

RSVP to confirm attendance, link is below:
https://t.co/VcXUHLs4MI

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CCWS x MOCHA present: Mothers Day Brunch
Please join us in community for a meal, makeup session, and family photos. 🍽️ 💄 📸

Sunday May 11 2025
1-5pm
1110 Finch Avenue West
Suite 401

Limited spots, so please RSVP via the link below
https://t.co/AN9htMN9J4

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In the words of Trans icon, activist, and co-founder of legendary house, House of LaBeija, " I have a right to show my colour, I am beautiful and I know I'm Beautiful."

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On Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), the Collective of Child Welfare Survivors (CCWS) reaffirms our commitment to advocating for and uplifting the voices of trans individuals, particularly those impacted by the child welfare system.

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✨Our very own, Thaila Dixon, had the honor of joining the Beats and Bites celebration hosted by @fyiinto to close out Black History Month! It was an incredible evening of community, culture, and connection — celebrating Black excellence, empowerment, and the voices of youth💛

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Never too late for an international women's day post!

On International Women’s Day, we recognize and uplift the femmes and women at CCWS who do this work daily—not for recognition, but because survival and collective care demand it.

#CCWS #IWD2025

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This Black Mental Health Week, the Collective of Child Welfare Survivors (CCWS) is amplifying the voices of Black child welfare survivors who continue to face systemic failures in mental health and disability support.

#ccws #mentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealth

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We've expanded the age cap to 35!

Apply Here: https://t.co/i7qVuGjy45

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This role is an opportunity for capacity building and professional development, with a focus on creating pathways for Black child welfare survivors to step into leadership roles.

Interested?  Apply now! Deadline to apply is Friday, March 7th 2025.

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Join us as a Core Member at CCWS!

Apply HERE: https://t.co/eUdLcJOIjy

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Core Members commit to:

Attending progress meetings with funders every six months

Attending CCWS Board meetings

Contributing to organizational initiatives in various capacities

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This Black History Month we honour the power of resilience, community and the courage to build new futures.

As Alisha Brooks reminds us, "Do not count us out. There's a lot of youth in care who are changing society for the better"

#CCWS #blackhistorymonth #blackleaders

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The Collective of Child Welfare Survivors (CCWS) recognizes Family Day as a crucial time to reflect on the significance of family reunification and the role of community in supporting child welfare survivors.

#familyday #ccws #awareness

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Location: CSI Annex (4 mins walk from Bathurst Station) - 2nd Floor, Room 1

If you're having issues accessing the building, please contact us at (437) 983 - 2610

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As we move into a new year, we reflect on the lessons that have shaped us, the strengths we’ve gained, and the dreams we want to nurture. Together, we're building a foundation of resilience, planting seeds of hope, and imagining new possibilities.

#ccws #communityconnect #cas

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This activity reminds us that growth is both grounded and expansive—rooted in what we've learned, carried through what we continue to hold, and blossoming in what we strive to become.

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CCWS Recognizes Black History Month by Honoring Black Advocacy in Child Welfare Reform

#BlackHistoryMonth #ccws

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Alicia’s legacy is one of unwavering commitment, courage, and care. She will forever motivate us to demand more accountability from the systems meant to protect, and to center the voices of survivors in the fight for justice.

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We dedicate our first post of 2025 to honor Alicia Brooks, a compassionate advocate for children and youth impacted by the family policing system. Alicia’s life was tragically cut short in December 2024, a loss that reflects challenges faced by many women and femme folks.

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Her words, “Don’t count us out, there’s lots of youth in care who are changing society for the better,” remain a powerful reminder of the strength and potential within survivors of the family policing system.