OACAS is pleased to release the 2025 2SLGBTQ+ Organizational Self-Assessment Report, accompanied by the Executive Summary and SOGIE Pathways Guide, available in both English and French.
Together, these resources provide a province-wide overview of the current state of inclusion, affirmation, and equity for 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, families, and staff within Ontario’s child welfare sector. They highlight both meaningful progress in recent years and ongoing opportunities to strengthen consistency, accountability, and affirming practice across the system.
Explore the Resources
• Full Report – English | French
• Executive Summary – English | French
• SOGIE Pathways Guide – English | French
Understanding the Resources Full Report
Provides a detailed analysis of the findings, including key themes, sector insights and areas for improvement.
Executive Summary
Offers a concise and accessible overview of the findings for teams and leaders seeking a high-level understanding.
SOGIE Roadmap
A practical implementation tool that supports agencies in translating findings into action, with a structured approach to reflection, planning and accountability.
About the Assessment
The 2025 assessment builds on the first-of-its-kind study conducted in 2021, providing an updated, system-wide view of policies, practices, organizational culture, and service delivery related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE).
Informed by nearly 800 staff responses across children’s aid societies and Indigenous child and family well-being agencies—and grounded in youth lived experience—it is intended to support system-wide learning, planning, and continuous improvement.
Acknowledgements
We thank child welfare staff across Ontario for sharing their time and insights. We are also grateful to the OACAS 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Council and the OACAS 2SLGBTQ+ Committee for their leadership, guidance, and contributions to this work.
