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CHANGING TIDES

Platinum Sponsor

June 7-9, 2017

Hockley Valley Resort793522 3rd Line, EHS, Mono, Ontario

Diamond Sponsor

Implementing Change for the Betterment of the Sector…

The child welfare, residential services, and children’s mental health sectors have faced many changes both in policy and practice over the

last several years. During times of change it is even more important to ensure that service providers, caregivers, and others are working

together to implement new and evolving practices and ensure children in care receive the best possible outcomes. We believe that a

child in care is, and should be, the center of a shared community of family, residential staff, foster parents, social workers, psychologists,

educators, and others critical to the child’s wellbeing. OARTY Conferences support caregivers and professionals with sessions that

educate, inform and build on best practices, so they in turn can support children, youth and young adults both in and transitioning from

care.

The 2017 OARTY Conference, Changing Tides, incorporates sessions on best, or next, practices focused on better supporting youth in

care, from an anti-oppression and equity lens. Sessions include presentations focused on LGBT2SQ youth, African Canadian youth,

youth impacted by human trafficking, and youth transitioning from care. Best practices, data-driven decision making, policy and other

informative sessions are also included in the conference agenda to ensure that all attendees leave equipped with the knowledge to move

their practice forward.

Let’s work together to ensure a bright future for those in care, and empower ourselves and others to do more for Ontario’s most vulnerable

children, youth and young adults.

CHANGING TIDES

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Registration

Pick up your Conference delegate bag and your name badge, and

purchase tickets for the 50/50 draw (3 for $5, or 7 for $10). The draw

supports OARTY’s ongoing work - promoting high standards, working

towards a better system, conducting valuable research, and knowledge

sharing for improved outcomes.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Session 1: LGBT2SQ Youth in Care

Marcus Logan, Positive Space Educator & Community Animator+

This session will build understanding around

sexual and gender identities/expression and

how creating a safer space for youth in care

positively impacts their lives and mental health. Together delegates will

build empathy toward LGTB2SQ youth identities and explore ways to

better support LGBT2SQ youth in care. Marcus will share his personal

experiences as an adopted kid, LGBT2SQ identified, an adoptive parent

and his professional experience in working with LGBT2SQ kids in care.

This emotional session will leave delegates with the tools to build capacity

to support LGBT2SQ children and youth in care.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Black Youth in Care and the One Vision, One

Voice Project

Kike Ojo, Project Lead, Ontario Assocation of Children’s Aid Societies

The Ministry of Children and Youth Services

funded the community led project One Vision

One Voice: Changing the Ontario Child Welfare

System to Better Serve African Canadians. The project aims to address

the over-representation of African Canadian/ Black youth in Child Welfare

in Ontario. OACAS is the facilitator of the project.

Despite the over-representation of African Canadian families in child

welfare, preliminary data analysis and research shows that African

descent people do not have more incidences of child maltreatment than

White people. As such, the One Vision One Voice initiative seeks to

understand how and why the over-representation occurs. What are the

practices that lead to this outcome? What are the powerful, unexamined

beliefs? In this presentation we will discuss these questions, as well as

the principles of equity that are foundational to the project.

3:00 PM - Networking Break

3:20 PM - 4:20 PM - Sexual Education for Youth with Complex Needs

and Unique Considerations

Geraldine Crisci, Trainer, SafeGuards Training for Children and Adult Services

All individuals have a basic right to a sexual life

and intimate relationships. Appropriate sexual

education is necessary to promote healthy

socio-sexual functioning. This session provides an overview of sexual

education designed for individuals with complex needs. This presentation

will also include unique considerations such as sexual trauma, and public

perceptions of sexual behaviours which are viewed in a negative manner

due to the social impairments and related stereotypes associated with

this population.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Opening Reception

Join delegates in creating new relationships and building on existing

ones. The 50/50 raffle will be drawn at the end of the reception, so be

sure to have your tickets with you!

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Opening Dinner

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Opening Keynote, Kate Davis

Kate Davis has the unique ability to find humour

in any situation and offer creative solutions to

defuse frustrations in both the workplace and

at home. A five-time nominee for the Canadian

Comedy Awards who has opened for the likes of

Bill Clinton and Barbara Walters, as well as the

star of many television comedy specials, Kate’s generous insight and

hilarious presence is a powerful combination in helping organizations

empower their staff with effective tools for managing stress and

sustaining motivation.

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Late Night Networking

Gather for late night networking and socializing with peers and colleagues.

Wednesday, June 7th

Program and Speakers subject to change.

7:30 AM - 8:30 PM - Breakfast

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Trade Show

Make sure to visit the tradeshow to learn more about products and

services that will assist residential care and treatment providers in the

valuable work that they do!

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Session 4: Ministry of Children and Youth

Services Update

Ministry of Children and Youth Services RepresentativeAn overview of current Ministry initiatives as they relate to child welfare

and residential services will be provided. Time will be allocated for a

question and answer period.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Session 5: Ministry of Community and Social

Services Update

Ministry of Community and Social Services Representative

An overview of current Ministry initiatives as they relate to developmental

services and residential care for young adults and transitional age youth

will be provided. Time will be allocated for a question and answer period.

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM - Networking Break

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM - Breakout Sessions

Session 6-A: Analyze This! A Primer on Using Data to Drive

Decisions

Warren Helfrich, WRH Consulting

Most organizations have a lot of data, but struggle

to make sense of it and use it for decision making.

In this presentation, Warren will walk participants

through a step by step process for transforming

data into information and then explore how that information might inform

decision making at a program and organizational level. The presentation

will include examples of both basic and advanced forms of analysis as

well as a discussion about different ways to organize the information for

reporting.

Session 6-B: Domestic Sex Trafficking of Youth: Trauma-Informed

Prevention & Intervention

Emily Forward and Karly Church, East Metro Youth Services

Following their presentation at the OARTY 2016

Conference on Human Trafficking in our City,

Emily and Karly will screen a short video titled

Stages by Jade Brooks, which details a real life story of commercial

sexual exploitation. Emily and Karly will then touch on appropriate

interventions for youth, the psychology and neuro-development of the

brain related to Human Trafficking, and best practices when engaging

youth in discussions around consent, healthy boundaries, and healthy

relationships.

12:20 PM - 1:20 PM - Lunch

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM - Breakout Sessions

Session 7-A: Engaging Younger Workers Through Innovation

Renée Gendron, Vitae Dynamics

This presentation will look at how to expand

avenues of participation for new workers entering

the caring profession. Fresh out of training young

workers are bubbling with ideas on how to apply

the latest knowledge and techniques and are driven by a desire to help

others. Once in the workplace however, newer workers often encounter

frustration and disappointment in implementing change. This talk

will introduce a relationship mapping tool that identifies underutilised

relationships and opportunities for empowerment, with the aim to help

employers create openings for dialogue, innovation and engagement.

Thursday, June 8th

Program and Speakers subject to change.

Session 7-B: Human Trafficking in Ontario- Exploitation of Youth in

the Sex Trade

Sergeant Ron Kapuscinski, Durham Regional Police, Human Trafficking Unit

Human trafficking victims are exposed to all

forms of abuse, and may even face death. Youth

are among those who are likely to be at-risk,

specifically children in care and runaways. This presentation will address

the exploitation of youth in the sex trade from a police perspective,

exposing the extent of the activity in Ontario and the efforts made by

police services province-wide to prevent and counter this criminal

activity. Data collected over the past four years on the characteristics of a

trafficked victim as well as that of a trafficker will also be presented. Time

will be allocated for a question and answer period.

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM - Networking Break

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM/4:40 PM - Breakout Sessions

Session 8-A (ends at 4:40 PM): OARTY Talks (Members Only Open

Forum)

OARTY Talks is a moderated open dialogue between OARTY members

on timely and relevant issues. Questions based on input from OARTY

members will serve as the basis for a formal cross-pollination of ideas

and knowledge sharing. Members are encouraged to share best practices

and to explore alternate approaches to issues and opportunities with their

colleagues.

Session 8-B (ends at 3:40 PM): HR Trends for Residential Service

Providers

Speaker to be announced

This session will focus on the unique HR needs and challenges of

residential service providers in a changing sector. Topics explored

will include employer/employee obligations and resources/tools for HR

Managers. Time will be allocated for a question and answer period.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Reception, Silent Auction & Dinner

Network around the Silent Auction tables and enjoy great food, company

and conversation. Interested in donating an item to the Silent Auction?

Contact the OARTY Office at info@oarty.net.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM - An Evening of Laughter

K. Trevor Wilson, Comedian

K. Trevor Wilson, the self-proclaimed Man

Mountain of Comedy, is an award winning

comedian and actor with over 20 years of

experience.

Debuting at age 14 on the TV show Goosebumps, he is best known for his

work as Squirrelly Dan on Crave TV’s Letterkenny, his five Just for Laughs

appearances, and for competing on Comedy Central’s Roast Battles.

He is the 2012 Irwin Barker Homegrown Award winner, the only 2 time

winner of the Toronto Comedy Brawl, winner of the 2015 Canadian Comedy

Awards for Best Male Stand-up and Best Taped Live Performance, and

back to back winner of COCA’s College Comedian of the Year for 2015

& 2016.

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Late Night Networking

Gather for late night networking and socializing with peers and colleagues.

Thursday, June 8th

CHANGING TIDES

Program and Speakers subject to change.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - OARTY Annual General Meeting (Members Only)

The AGM provides an opportunity for the Board and staff to share important

information with members, such as audited financial statements, and to

appoint the auditor for the next year, and elect the leadership that will

govern the Board throughout the next year.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Session 9: Advocating for Children, Youth and

Young Adults

Trevor McAlmont, Director of Advocacy Services

and Diana Cooke, Director of Investigations,

Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children

and Youth

This session will look at the expanding role of

the Advocate’s office in advocating for children and youth, including

how data received from investigations is being put to work for Ontario’s

children and youth. Delegates will leave with a greater understanding of

the advocacy role residential providers play for children, youth and young

adults in and leaving care, and how to better assist the Advocate’s Office

now and in future.

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM - Networking Break

10:20 AM - 11:20 PM - Session 10: SAFE Home Study

Kate Cleary, Executive Director, Consortium for Children

This presentation will review the SAFE, a

standardized home study methodology that has

revolutionized the way both public and private

child welfare agencies evaluate families for placement. Delegates will

learn how SAFE aids home study practitioners in performing a thorough,

structured and uniform evaluation of families who have applied to foster

or adopt. Time will be allotted for questions.

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM - Supporting Positive Development: Transitional

Aged Youth

Ayasha Mayr Handel, Manager, Youth Policy Unit, Ministry of

Children and Youth Services

This session will provide an overview of Stepping Stones: A Resource

on Youth Development. Stepping Stones is an evidence-based resource

which outlines the developmental continuum for youth aged 12 – 25 across

four developmental domains: cognitive, emotional, social and physical.

The resource also outlines the role of ‘self’ and ‘spirit’ development as

foundational elements that cut across each domain. Participants will

leave the workshop with a better understanding of how positive youth

development happens, and how it can be supported. Participants will be

engaged to explore opportunities to support the positive development of

youth in care, including the successful transition to independence and

adulthood. Time will be allotted for questions.

12:20 PM - Closing Remarks

12:20 PM - 1:20 PM - Lunch

Friday, June 9th

CHANGING TIDES

Program and Speakers subject to change.

AccommodationsA block of rooms is reserved for OARTY Conference delegates at a special rate of $170 per person (single rate) or $90 per person (double rate), excluding tax/gratuity. To reserve your room now, please call the resort directly at 1-866-HOCKLEY (462-5539) and inform reservations that you are a delegate with the OARTY Event.

Please reserve your room by May 8th to ensure your spot.

Conference SponsorsThank you to the following sponsors for supporting the 2017 OARTY Conference, Changing Tides. Diamond SponsorNicol Insurance Inc.Nicol Insurance Inc. is a full service insurance broker who specializes in the child welfare sector. For over 65 years they have been providing personal, commercial, group benefit, and child welfare clients with insurance solutions through industry leading insurers at competitive prices. Their firm is focused on proving their value through the desire to provide exceptional client experiences with every communication. With a history of providing outstanding service and assistance to their customers, they have established a base of customer referrals as a major source of business. In addition, their insurance companies with whom they conduct business recognize their efforts beyond just selling their products. As a result Nicol Insurance is both recognized and distinguished as a top performer with their clients and companies. Their company belief is clear. “As we approach the future, our success will continue to depend on our combined efforts live our vision and mission.”

At Nicol Insurance our MISSION is to make our clients insurance needs easy to manage. Staying on the cutting edge of technology and giving them the option to do business when and how they choose will make this possible. We will also prove our value and build trust by exceeding service expectations and showing our clients they are always being treated truthfully and fairly.

The Vision of Nicol Insurance is to be an industry leader as both a community and client-centric business. We will support those that help us succeed and work towards creating stability and trust with every decision we make.

Platinum Sponsor Ecclesiastical Insurance

Gold SponsorBayfield Treatment Centres

Silver SponsorsCARF CanadaEnterphase Child and Family ServicesRomana Pharmacy

Bronze SponsorBenefits Coordinators BCI Inc.Industrial Alliance

Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Find out more by visiting the OARTY website at www.oarty.net, or contact the OARTY Office at info@oarty.net

Mission Statement The Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth, through its member agencies, promotes the provision of high quality residential (group and foster) care and treatment for vulnerable children, youth, young adults and their families.

Interested in Membership? If you are looking for a long-term association dedicated to excellence, that endorses outcomes measurement, risk management, and evidence-based practice…OARTY Is the place for you! Our high membership standards ensure that our member agencies are leaders in the sector. Our ongoing research uses reliable evidence-based outcomes measures, and demonstrates the success of member programs and the value of the independent residential services sector. We are the premier source for research in the sector and are the leading voice for independent residential providers. Come on board and make OARTY your association!

For more information on joining, visit the Become a Member page of the OARTY website at www.oarty.net/membership/become-a-member.htm, or apply to become part of the OARTY family at www.oarty.net/membership/apply.html.

Conference Registration Refund PolicyRefunds for Conference registrations will be provided based on the following schedule:

• 100% refunds for cancellations up to and including March 31st

• 50% refunds for cancellations up to and including April 30th (the Early Bird deadline).

No refunds will be provided for cancellations on registrations from May 1st onwards.

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June 7-9, 2017 | Hockley Valley Resort, 793522 3rd Line EHS | Mono, Ontario

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A block of rooms is reserved for OARTY Conference delegates at a special rate of $170 per person (single rate) or $90 per person (double rate), excluding tax/gratuity. To reserve your room now, please call the resort directly at 1-866- HOCKLEY (462-5539) and inform reservations that you are a delegate with the OARTY Event. Please reserve your room by May 8th to ensure your spot.

Refunds for Conference registrations will be provided based on the following schedule:• 100% refunds for cancellations up to and including March 31st• 50% refunds for cancellations up to and including April 30th (the Early Bird deadline).

No refunds will be provided for cancellations on registrations from May 1st onwards.

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