 Self-Advocacy and Family Groups |
| Toronto Special Services At Home Family Advisory Committee 477 Mount Pleasant Road, 2nd floor Toronto, ON M7A 1G1 | ||
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| Mandate The Special Services At Home (SSAH) Program of the Ministry of Community and Social Services was introduced in 1982. Since then, thousands upon thousands of families have received this funding across the province. The Toronto Special Services At Home Program Family Advisory Committee was born from the recognition of the need to give a voice to the users of the program. The mandate of the Toronto Special Services At Home Program Family Advisory Committee as outlined in the Committee Terms of Reference is: 1) To advise Ministry staff on issues relating to the Special Services at Home Program in Toronto The Toronto Special Services at Home Family Advisory Committee consists of Toronto Regional staff (the Special Services at Home Program Manager and a Special Agreements Officer) and various family members who are involved in the care of a person currently receiving Special Services at Home funding. | ||
| Events The Toronto Special Services at Home Family Advisory Committee meetings are supposed to be held a minimum of twice a year and are open to any family member or legal guardian. Meetings are held at the Toronto Regional Office. The Ministry takes responsibility for minute taking and mails the minutes and agenda to all committee members prior to every meeting. The Committee may invite individuals or organizations to meetings to act as a resource and make a presentation. Over the years, the Committee has played a very important role in furthering the importance of the Special Services at Home Program. It has actively promoted information sharing among Committee members and the Toronto Regional Office and has contributed to key local and policy developments. The Committee is important because it provides a forum in which awareness is raised regarding key issues, essential information is shared, and actions are recommended. It allows the primary stakeholders to have a meaningful voice and play a direct role in ensuring that the Special Services At Home Program in Toronto remains intact, strong and effective in addressing the supports needs of Toronto individuals and their families. New members are always welcome! The Committee is especially in need of young families receiving SSAH funds. Should you have any questions and /or wish to attend the meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the Committee Co-Chairs who are parents themselves. | ||