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Inuit, First Nation, Métis Partnership Celebration and Tool Kit Launch
This event was held on March 28, as a celebration of the growing partnership between CASO (The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa) and the Aboriginal-Inuit front line community-based service providers of Ottawa. In addition to traditional opening ceremonies by Inuit, Métis and First Nations elders, there was also traditional food, an Aboriginal youth art exhibit, crafts and kiosks for the seven Aboriginal-Inuit community-based service partner agencies. Also, an "Information and Referral Tool", which outlines front line services available for Inuit, Métis and First Nations peoples at each of the different ages and stages of the lifecycle, was launched for agency staff. The seven partner agencies are:
Minwaashin Lodge/Aboriginal Women's Support Centre and Oshki Kizis Lodge
Odawa Friendship Centre
Tungasuvvingat Inuit
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
Makonsag Head Start
Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre
Tewegan
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Alternate Dispute Resolution
The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa has developed an Integrated Conflict Management System Framework which offers a range of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) options for children, youth and families involved with the Society. As part of this initiative, the Society has worked with community partners to identify professionals who can deliver Mediation and Family Group Conferencing services to those involved with child welfare.
The Society has worked with other Ontario child welfare agencies to provide specialized training for these professionals. As of April 1, 2008, Family Services à la famille Ottawa will be taking on the role of managing the administrative, funding and reporting functions related to these prescribed ADR activities within the Region.
The Society is also working with our Aboriginal-Inuit community-based service partners to develop a Culture-Based ADR approach that will respond to the needs of the Inuit, Métis and First Nation communities.
Additionally, the Society is developing a training currriculum for staff to integrate ADR principles into their clinical practices. Providing a range of ADR options will enhance successful resolution of child welfare issues for children, youth and families. |
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Champions For Children Foundation Event: Salut!
April 10th, 2008
This elegant dinner and wine tasting event has been held for the past five years with the generosity of students and staff of Algonquin College, together with sponsors, volunteers and donations of gifts in kind. Proceeds help fund the Dare to Dream Bursary Program for youth who are in the care of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and wish to further their education.
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Champions For Children Foundation, Dare to Dream Bursaries for CAS youth attending Algonquin College.
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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Network Launch
The Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Network is pleased to announce a major step forward in the protection of Canadian children.
Please join us as we launch the Network, introduce our board of directors and announce a major research project that will assist in the development of public policy and programming for many years to come.
Algonquin College, Woodroffe Campus1385 Woodroffe Ave., Room T102
April 16, 2008, 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Contact Information
Email: rjette@csapn.net
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CAS E-Newsletters Now Available Online
We are pleased to advise that the CASO E-newsletter is now available online. You can also access previous newsletters on this website. For more information or to add a link for our newsletter on your site, please contact France Clost, Communications, (613) 747-7800 ext. 2033.
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