Stakeholders with the Children’s Aid Society are trying to stop cuts and restore services within the sector.
The group protested outside the Windsor office of Teresa Piruzza, minister of Children and Youth Services.
Organizers say the cuts are a problem in the Windsor area and throughout the province.
“It distresses me that when they're using statistics to determine a funding formula, as we all know being in Windsor, things can change overnight,” says Andrea Madden, CAS community initiatives coordinator.
Piruzza came out of her office to hear and address concerns.
“Our main objective of protecting our children and ensuring that we keep our communities safe,” says " says Piruzza. “We can ensure that all children have the opportunity to be successful and have all the support that they require will continue.”
Two months ago, 18 casual case workers were laid off at CAS in Windsor due to budgetary restraints.
Consultations will take place between Ontario and CAS officials over the next five years as a new funding formula is implemented.
