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Mission, Vision and Values

Updated March, 2022

Mission

Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) is committed to collaborating with the community to enable equal opportunities for children, youth, and families, so that they may reach their full potential.

Vision

Every child or youth, regardless of circumstances, has the resources and support to reach their full potential.

Values

  • Accountability – We work transparently with all stakeholders exercising our fiduciary responsibility to maximize the impact for those we serve.
  • Integrity – We hold ourselves to the highest standards. We honour the trust and confidentiality that is bestowed upon us.
  • Respect – We treat others with care, compassion, and fairness
  • Inclusivity – We celebrate diversity and believe our differences strengthen, elevate, and enrich our community.
  • Stewardship – We are committed to being leaders in the charitable sector. We owe this dedication and enthusiasm to our donors and the community we serve.       
DCAF is working to ensure that No Child, Youth or Family Shall Be Left Behind
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Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) is committed to collaborating with the community to enable equal opportunities for children, youth, and families, so that they may reach their full potential.

Support Our Children

By supporting the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) you can help turn hope into reality, challenge into triumph and adversity into opportunity for over 4000 children, youth and their families.

There are many ways you can help to make a profound impact and change the life of a child. Your gift will help to ensure that No Child, Youth or Family Shall Be Left Behind.

Donate to Help Kids

We Want to Thank Our Supporters

Durham Children’s Aid Foundations is pleased to acknowledge the commitment and ongoing support of our Innovators, Champions, Partners, Mentors and Donors who help to ensure that No Child, Youth or Family Shall Be Left Behind.

Children's Aid Foundation of Canada
Fresh Air Fund
RBC Foundation
General Motors
Sharon's Kids
John and Myrna Daniels Foundation
CHUM CP24 Christmas Wish
Ajax Mayor's Gala
Sunspace Sunrooms