Encounters with Canada is our country's largest and foremost youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to 148 teens from across Canada (ages 14 to 17) come to Ottawa. Here they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience. Over 94,000 youth have lived the EWC experience, to date!
The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa (CAS) is non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. The CAS is one of over 46 agencies across the province regulated by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and governed by the Ontario Child and Family Services Act (CFSA).
The Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa (CAFO) is a charitable organization to raise funds for essential programs that are not provided by the government. These programs enrichment and education programs assist children and young adults in our community by giving them the chance to experience a joyful childhood and promoting a positive life experience for the future. To learn more, visit our website.