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Committees
Ontario Care Collective Committees work to meet the needs of the membership. Composed of dedicated volunteers representing numerous member agencies, these individuals work diligently and provide appropriate recommendations on behalf of the membership to the Board of Directors, thereby ensuring that member needs are given the utmost importance.
Major committee recommendations and association endeavours are reported to members at the Annual Conference and the Annual Meeting. Regional Representatives are also in place to ensure that local issues are brought forward to the Board of Directors. This cycle of feedback and contribution from the membership is key to the success of the work of the association.
Current Committees
Conference Committee
Supports the planning and delivery of OCC conferences and educational events by providing input on programming, speakers, attendee engagement, and event experiences.
Developmental Services Committee
The Developmental Services Committee serves as a forum for discussing key issues, emerging trends, and best practices in developmental services. The committee supports advocacy and encourages collaboration across the sector to strengthen services and supports.
Registerto attend the DS committee meeting, scheduled for October 1, 2026, 11:00 - 12:00
Children's Residential (Group Care) Committee
The Children's Residential (Group Care) Committee addresses issues affecting children’s residential service providers, including operational challenges, emerging sector developments, and opportunities to strengthen the quality of care. Register to attend the Children's Residential (Group Care) committee meeting, scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Foster Care Committee
The Foster Care Committee supports foster care providers, foster families, and the children and youth in their care. Its work focuses on sector advancement and advocacy, including issues that affect the foster care community. Register to attend the Foster Care committee meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00
Staff Model Committee
The Staff Model Committee brings together members who operate staff-model programs to share knowledge, discuss workforce and operational issues, and identify innovative practices. The next Staff Model Committee meeting will be held in January 2027. Date TBD.
By joining a committee, you will help advance Ontario Care Collective’s strategic pillars of advocacy, community building, strong governance, and member support—while contributing directly to positive system-wide change.
Thank you for your continued commitment to our collective and the individuals we serve. We look forward to working alongside you.