Helpful Acronyms

  • 2SLGBTQ+ – Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Quuer/Questioning
  • ABI – Aftercare Benefit Initiative
  • AHT – Anti-Human Trafficking
  • BIPOC – Black, Indigenous and other People of Colour
  • BTG – Bridging the Gap
  • CAFH – Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton
  • CAS – Children’s Aid Society
  • CCAH – Canadian Caribbean Association Halton
  • CCSY – Continued Care and Support for Youth
  • EAP – Employee Assistance Program
  • Extended Society Care – formerly known as Crown Wards
  • HRPS – Halton Regional Police Service
  • HSW – Housing Support Workers
  • OACAS – Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
  • OAN – OSAP Access Number
  • OCBE – Ontario Child Benefit Equivalent
  • OECT – Ontario Education Championship Team
  • OEN – Ontario Education Number
  • OCAS – Ontario College Application Service
  • OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance Program
  • OUAC – Ontario University Application Centre
  • SIN – Social Insurance Number
  • VYSA – Voluntary Youth Service Agreement
  • YIT – Youth In Transition Worker