Policy & Advocacy Priorities
Policy & Advocacy Priorities
People remain at the centre, with a focus on the whole spectrum of a person’s needs. Services continuously improve through innovation, partnership and collaboration with local leaders in the health, education, justice, Indigenous, community development sectors and more
Child Care and Early Years
In Ontario, Service System Managers play a central role in the planning, funding, administration and operation of early years and licensed child care services.
Housing
OMSSA and its members work with the provincial and federal governments to improve access and affordability across the full spectrum of housing options in communities across Ontario.
Homelessness
OMSSA and its members work with the provincial and federal governments to enhance and improve stability supports in communities across Ontario.
Social Assistance
In Ontario, Service System Managers play a central role in the planning, funding, administration and delivery of social assistance (Ontario Works) and employment service.
Human Services Integration
OMSSA supports a vision where there are fewer silos between provincial Ministries and increased integration between human services at the municipal level.
Budget Priorities
OMSSA works with its members to determine priorities so the Association can provide feedback and input on their behalf for the development of federal and provincial budgets.
Latest Policy and Advocacy Resources
OMSSA’s Policy Briefs outline the Service System Management role, value and priorities in key areas of human services. Download and share these resources to brief and educate partners on the important work of OMSSA’s members.
