The mission of Children's Aid Society is 'Nurturing the Child by Strengthening the Family.' Since 1912, Children's Aid Society has provided services to families in need or at risk. It has helped parents with the skills and resources they need to keep families together or, when children could not remain with their own families, other homes have been provided through foster care or adoption. Our programs are varied, but all have a common goal - to assist children and their families in meeting their immediate needs for care and safety, as well as to enhance their opportunities for optimum growth and development.