Who We Are

Family & Children's Services Foundation

Supporting Families. Enriching community.

Through the generous contributions of individuals, businesses, and other foundations, the Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Foundation has supported children, youth and families across Canada since 1991. The services, programming, and philanthropy supported by the foundation help to address systemic inequities that have profound effects on family welfare.

Family and Children’s Services Foundation helps generate critical financial resources to support programs and services delivered by Family & Children’s Services, grassroots organizations, and community partners that supports intervention and prevention as well as promoting the safety and well-being of children, youth and families in Waterloo Region.

Our four pillars are building resilience, poverty mitigation, social innovation, and equity in philanthropy.

Read our Case for Support to learn more.