Ministry of Children and Youth Services Community-Based Programs Provide Culturally Relevant Parenting Supports Scarborough, ON – April 26, 2018 Ontario is supporting innovative community-based programs designed to provide culturally relevant parenting support to help improve outcomes for Black children, youth and their families. Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services and Minister Responsible for […]
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ErinOakKids Celebrates the Official Opening of its New Halton Location
ErinOakKids New Centre is Part of the Largest Redevelopment Project in the Ministry’s History Oakville, ON – Apr 13, 2018 ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development officially marked the opening of its new Halton facility today. Designed to be a model for all future children’s treatment centres in Canada, the new state-of-the-art facility brings therapy, […]
Ontario Launches New Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence
Ministry of the Status of Women Comprehensive Investments Will Support Survivors and Address the Root Causes of Violence Toronto, ON – Mar 1, 2018 Ontario is building on its commitment to create a province free from domestic and sexual violence by launching a new strategy that will help support survivors and end the cycle […]
Motherisk Commission Final Report Statement
Ministry of the Attorney General Statement from the Minister of Children and Youth Services and the Attorney General on the Motherisk Commission Final Report Toronto, ON – Feb 26, 2018 Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services and Yasir Naqvi, Attorney General made the following statement on the release of the final report of […]
Ontario Boosting Support for Children and Youth in Care
Ministry of Education Province Investing in Transportation, Educational Liaisons to Provide Stability for Students Hamilton, ON – Oct 23, 2017 Ontario is boosting support for children and youth in care with new funding for student transportation and educational liaisons, to provide more stability and assistance at school so students can reach their full potential. Mitzie […]
Better Access to Services for Children and Youth with Special Needs
Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario Opens New Children’s Centre in Cobourg August 28, 2017 – Cobourg, Ontario Ontario is improving access to services for children and youth with special needs, with the opening of a new, modern, and centrally located Five Counties Children’s Centre in Cobourg. Minister of Children and Youth Services Michael […]
Helping Black Youth Succeed Through Mentorship
Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario Launching New Program for Black Youth Toronto, ON – July 26, 2017 Ontario is launching a new mentorship program for Black children and youth that will help young people in priority communities to build confidence and develop skills for school and work. Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and […]
Supporting Children and Youth with Autism Through Mentorship
Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario Investing in Jake’s House and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Collaboration North York, ON – June 13, 2017 Ontario is supporting skill-building mentorships for children and youth with autism through a new program at Toronto-based Jake’s House for Children with Autism (Jake’s House). Minister of Children and […]