The Reverend Dr. John Niles

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Civil Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    • Awarded on: November 25, 2004
    • Invested on: May 30, 2005

    Reverend Dr. John Niles, M.S.M., Toronto, Ontario
    Liane Niles, M.S.M., Toronto, Ontario
    Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)

    Foster parents on an emergency and long-term basis with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, the Reverend Dr. John Niles and Mrs. Liane Niles have cared for over 600 crack- and heroine- addicted infants and toddlers. In addition, the Niles developed Kits for Kids in 1992, a program that provides a package of personal products and toys for children being admitted to emergency foster care. Through their ongoing efforts, Dr. and Mrs. Niles have eased the fears and improved the lives of neglected or abused children during their transition to foster care, and have provided them with comfort and reassurance.