Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2004-11-25
Invested on: 2005-05-30
TReverend 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.