Strategic Directions 2012 – The Way Forward
OACRS and its members seek to lead, advance & excel to foster an integrated system of services for children and families.
Lead
OACRS leads progress in service delivery
An effective, efficient and optimally funded service delivery system for children and their families is integral to OACRS and its members. OACRS leads in partnership and strategic alliance development through the extensive knowledge and expertise that exists amongst our members and other stakeholders. OACRS brings children, their families and service delivery agency together as key partners to express needs and priorities to government.
Achievement in leadership means OACRS will:
- Collaborate with government to secure optimal resources for the sector;
- Advance strategic alliances within the children’s services sector;
- Ensure children and families are included as key partners;
- Partner with members to demonstrate service excellence and gather the data to support priority needs;
- Develop a strong and viable provincial Family Advisory Council.
Advance
OACRS actions positively impact the quality of life for children with disabilities and their families.
OACRS influences government decision making on the key policy directions needed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve, as well as for all of the province’s most vulnerable children. Strengthening of our ability to develop and promote policy priorities will result in advancing an integrated, inclusive and family-centred legislative framework for Ontario’s children.
Advancement in quality of life means OACRS will:
- Build consensus for strong policy positions;
- Influence government decision making on priority issues;
- Foster cross sector relationships for an integrated system of services and supports;
- Participate in strategic alliances to advance a comprehensive legislative framework.
Excel
OACRS is committed to excellence in governance and membership services.
OACRS benefits from strong membership willing to collectively “speak with one voice”. Members receive the value of networking and sharing with colleagues from across the province. OACRS supports the development of best practices within the field of children’s rehabilitation by providing the infrastructure for cross organizational work to advance excellence in service provision.
OACRS’ signature event will continue to be the annual conference– a forum to foster knowledge exchange, networking and communication.
Excelling in organizational effectiveness means OACRS will:
- Strive for high levels of member satisfaction with OACRS’ services;
- Produce a well received and profitable OACRS annual conference;
- Foster strong internal ties within members;
- Steward strong governance practices.
Strategic Directions 2012 is a critical component of OACRS’ annual priority-setting and decision-making processes. Initiatives to meet the strategic directions will be approved on an annual basis by the Board of Directors, and their accomplishments will be reported back at the end of each year to both the Board of Directors and the OACRS’ membership.