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Call for Nominations: 2023 OMSSA Awards

Put forward your nominations for OMSSA's 2023 Awards to recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to both OMSSA and their communities in managing and delivering quality...

Latest from the Blog: A Summary of the Region of Waterloo's Encampment Decision

There are several significant takeaways that can be gleaned from this first-of-its-kind-in-Ontario decision. The decision represents the need for a serious shift in thinking around how OMSSA Members will...

Latest from the Blog: York Region EarlyON Registration Tool

In April 2022, the York Region EarlyON Child and Family Programs and Ontario Child Care Management System (OCCMS) teams in collaboration with CMSMs/DSSABs came together to develop and implement a system-wide,...

Latest from the Blog: An Interview with Polly Smith

OMSSA sits down to speak with Polly Smith, Director of Employment and Social Services, from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent about human services delivery and the work being done in Chatham-Kent.

Announcing our 2022 Award Recipients

OMSSA is excited to announce our slate of 2022 Award Recipients. This impressive group of individuals and teams will be recognized at our upcoming 2022 Policy Conference and 2023 Exchange Conference. Learn...