Building Bridges to Belonging – June 3, 2009

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OACAS invited management and staff at member agencies to an all day forum to stimulate thinking about true permanency planning for youth in care. Professionals working with youth were invited for this unique symposium held on June 3, 2009 from 9am to 4pm at the Doubletree by Hilton, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto.

The Symposium featured speakers and presentations on a range of permanency options for youth, including Ontario experiences in adoption of older youth, foster care for youth past age 18 and other unique approaches that have proven successful in finding true and lasting connections for youth.

• Agenda
• Program
• Dr. Mark E. Courtney - Foster to 21
• Dr. Aron Shlonsky - Legal Custody
• Kelly Raymond - Legal Custody Case Examples
• Hélène Fournier - Fostering Over 18’s in Ontario
• Patrick O'Brien - Square Peg Kids in Round Hole Families & Facilities: Let’s Stop the Insanity
  

Hot off the presses! Building Bridges to Belonging: Promising Practices for Youth Guide

OACAS also launched a new practice guide for child welfare professionals on building bridges for youth in care! The “Building Bridges to Belonging: Promising Practices for Youth” guide for child welfare professionals is available for sale for $25. Order here.

The reviews are in!  Here’s what people are saying about the guide:

"A most useful tool to pave the way to a brighter future for our youth." - David Rivard, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Aid Society of Toronto.

“Essential reading for every board member, executive director, supervisor and front-line worker.” - Mike Stevens, Chief Executive Officer, Chatham-Kent Children's Services

"A huge step forward in ensuring youth receive the supports they need to be successful." - Adam Diamond, Youth Program Coordinator

To order the guide complete the order form or for more info email info@oacas.org.