Requesting Records
The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma provides access to information and disclosure to records pursuant to Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and the Access to Adoption Records Act.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Disclosure: 191 Northern Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4H8
Phone: 705-949-0162
Fax: 705-949-4747
Access to Information/Disclosure
If you are currently receiving services from Algoma CAS or have in the past, and would like access to your personal information, please fill out the Access to Information/Disclosure form (*form opens in new window and submitted on website).
You must attach one copy of valid government issued photo identification along with your request.
Please note, the written consent of any person age 16 years and older is required to release their information and must be included with your request. They can complete the Consent to Disclose Information form and you can attach it to your request.
A person with custody of a child under the age of 16 may request personal information of that child, subject to some exceptions. In some circumstances, you may be asked to provide documents confirming your authority to make the request in place of the child.
Child Welfare Record Check
If you require a Child Welfare Record Check for employment, please fill out the Child Welfare Record Check form (*form opens in new window and submitted on website).
You must attach one copy of valid government issued photo identification along with your request.
Record Correction
If you have previously been provided with access to a record of your personal information and believe that the record is inaccurate or incomplete, please fill out our Record Correction form (*form opens and is completed and submitted directly through website).
You must attach one copy of valid government issued photo identification along with your request.
Request for Former Child in Care and/or Adoption Records
The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma provides Access to Information according to the provisions of Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and the Access to Adoption Records Act.
Please complete all sections of this form. If a section does not apply to you, please leave it blank. Note that incomplete Request for Records forms may result in delays.
You must attach one copy of valid government issued photo identification along with your request.
Please note, the written consent of any person age 16 years and older is required to release their information and must be included with your request. They can complete the Consent to Disclose Information form and you can attach it to your request.
A person with custody of a child under the age of 16 may request personal information of that child, subject to some exceptions. In some circumstances, you may be asked to provide documents confirming your authority to make the request in place of the child.