Peel Children's Aid Society (CAS) - Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE)

The Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE) is a branch of Peel CAS and focuses on service, research and sector-wide capacity building. As the centralized service in Ontario, CWICE supports child welfare organizations on cases involving unresolved immigration, settlement, or border-related issues. As leader in this area, CWICE works with local, provincial and federal partners to develop partnerships and protocols to resolve immigration issues. CWICE has developed a training curriculum series to teach child welfare professionals about the immigration system, pathways to citizenship, and best practices.