Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Children's Aid Foundation (CAFC)

Peel Children’s Aid Foundation (Peel CAF) is a non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and families in the Peel region. Working alongside community partners and child- and family-serving agencies, the foundation mobilizes donations and community support and channels these resources into targeted programs that reduce barriers and promote healthy development.

A central pillar of its work is the Health & Wellness Fund, which addresses both short- and long-term health and wellness needs for the children, youth, and families the organization supports. The fund helps create opportunities for young people to participate in normal childhood milestones and to access special assistance when life circumstances present significant obstacles. Rather than providing generalized aid, Peel CAF invests in concrete supports that contribute to a safe, purposeful, and healthy childhood.

Within this fund, the foundation operates several focused programs, including Infant & Maternal Wellness, Comfort Kits, a Complex Needs Program, Youth Starter Kits, and a Community Care Program. These initiatives reflect a portfolio of financial assistance and in-kind support that can cover items such as essential supplies, wellness supports, and tools that help young people transition to greater independence.

Peel CAF emphasizes transparency and accountability in its role as a funding body. Its financials page provides access to audited financial statements so donors and partners can see how contributions are utilized and what impact they generate. Complementing this, the Impact section highlights how communities of care—donors, volunteers, staff, and the families they work with—come together to break down barriers and achieve meaningful outcomes.

In addition to administering funds and programs, the foundation encourages individuals, companies, and community groups to organize fundraising events, with guidance on planning and registering initiatives whose proceeds are directed to children and families in need. Through this combination of fundraising, program delivery, and careful stewardship of resources, Peel Children’s Aid Foundation serves as an important grantmaking and support hub for vulnerable children and youth in Peel.