After its initial launch a year ago, Call to Action–related projects are now up and running, and the transformation of child welfare in Ontario is well underway. The Call to Action was designed to guide province-wide collaborative work aimed at creating the best child welfare system and
Read more →In September 2015 the Minister of Children and Youth Services (MCCSS) announced a number of initiatives to support permanency and adoption services in Ontario. These initiatives include a review of adoption services in Ontario, (specifically a cost benefit analysis). The MCCSS “Adoptions Enhancement Review” was formally launched
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Why is the release of the One Vision One Voice Practice Framework an important moment in child welfare? The One Vision One Voice Project and Practice Framework is an acknowledgement by child welfare that we serve African Canadian families, children and youth. We’re in an era where
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The publication of the two-volume Practice Framework, One Vision One Voice: Changing the Ontario Child Welfare System to Better Serve African Canadians, is a historic event for both the child welfare sector and the African Canadian community in Ontario. The Framework, which was launched at a one-day
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On September 29th, the One Vision One Voice project will launch the Practice Framework, comprised of Part I, the Research Report, and Part II, the Race EquityPractices, at a one-day Symposium at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel. Over the last year, One Vision One Voice has consulted with
Read more →The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies welcomes the report “Because Young People Matter”, a review of Ontario’s residential services for children and youth, which was released by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Servicess (MCCSS). The report represents the hard work of the Residential Services
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OACAS has published a Practice Note and decision tree to assist child welfare professionals in identifying concerns in the daily functioning of parents and developing a service plan for families. It is based on the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) 2.0 screening tool, which can be used to
Read more →Youth who leave care without permanent residence status or Canadian citizenship can enter a life filled with legal uncertainty and challenges. In partnership with the CAS of Toronto, Catholic CAS of Toronto, Peel CAS and the Office of the Children’s Lawyer, OACAS has produced a guide on identifying and working to resolve
Read more →Annual reports from Ontario Children’s Aid Societies are a good way to find information on what’s happening in the child welfare sector across the province. Below are four annual reports for the 2014-15 period: OACAS Annual Report 2014-15 (English) OACAS Annual Report 2014-15 (French) Bruce Grey CFS Annual Report
Read more →Journal article written by: Marv Bernstein, Chief Policy Advisor, UNICEF Canada, and Pat Convery, Executive Director, Adoption Council of Ontario Although North Americans typically greet one another with the phrases “How are you?”, “Comment allez vous?”, or “Como estás?”, Masai warriors say “Kasserian ingera?” (meaning “Are the
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