The mission of the Children's Aid Society of Lanark is to protect children and youth (up to age 16) from all forms of abuse and neglect. Where child protection is needed, the CAS offers services to the family to assist the parents in ensuring that the children/youth receive safe and nurturing care at home. Wherever possible, the ability of a family to provide a child/youth with effective parenting as well as safe, secure and permanent relationships is the desired outcome.