Dufferin Child and Family Services is an integrated children's service agency, providing child protection services, children's mental health services and developmental support services to children and families in Dufferin County. Our agency has its roots in child welfare, going back to the early 1900's when the child welfare movement spread from Toronto to other parts of Ontario. During the 1970's we began a process to evolve into a more generic children's agency and since have integrated most local children's services into one single multi service agency. This service model works well here in Dufferin and has both simplified service access while strengthening service co-ordination. We work closely with local police, education and other health and social agencies. more... See more text