1. Ontario Municipal Social Services Association and Provincial social service issues in 2015 NOSDA AGM Thunder Bay April 15 2015

2. 66 Sonneck Square, TO, ON, M1E 1Q9

4. Goals for today’s discussion Quick review: OMSSA The value of partnerships Priority issues in social services for 2015 Working towards sustainable health and well-being for Ontario’s communities Next steps – walking with NOSDA

5. Who is OMSSA? We are the collective voice of human services staff at the municipal level in Ontario We support municipalities in their delivery of services to over 2 million Ontarians, an annual expenditure of over $50 billion We promote positive, progressive change in the areas of housing and homelessness, early learning and child care and employment and income support services.

6. Who is OMSSA? We celebrate 65 years this year! 1950 – Ontario Welfare Officers’ Association 1972 – Ontario Municipal Social Services Association 2015…still going strong! We champion local, integrated, human services system management 10 DSSABs 37 CMSMs

7. Who is OMSSA? Membership All 47 - each lead staff – CAO, Commissioner etc. sits on OMSSA Leadership Table Over 650 voting member-delegates All people working for CMSMs and DSSABs are member-delegates AGM + Learning Symposium Fall policy conference – Sustainability Summit Sector specific forums High quality, targeted professional development

8. OMSSA Governance BOD Member-delegates Networks Task forces, WGs Leadership Table

9. How we work Advocacy - the collective voice for local human services system managers Education - practical and relevant educational and professional development Conferences and Forums Workshops and customized training Human Services Leadership Program Information Sharing and Networking a clearing house for information and analysis a community of practice and support

10. Networks Leadership Table Employment and Income Issues Children’s Services Service Manager Housing Homelessness Prevention Emergency Social Services Where human services staff connect, share best practices, challenges, innovate together, inform OMSSA policy, actions and educational programming.

11. Partnerships – to leverage expertise, resources and energy to magnify value and impact NOSDA AMO HSC – Housing Services Corporation ONPHA – Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association Province – MCSS, MMAH, EDU, MTCU, ADO, MOHLTC + Poverty Reduction Strategy, advisory groups LIHNs School Boards Private sector

12. Why OMSSA matters? We are the DSSAB and CMSM community Unite the province Critical in today’s world Foster cross-sectoral discussion and innovation We champion people Person-centred service and SSM Support CMSM and DSSAB capacity for local leadership in building healthy, sustainable communities

13. OMSSA and NOSDA Local voices Commitment to human services: –Housing –Homelessness –Community –Children –Income and employment –Seniors Human Services Integration Interest in: –effective information sharing –strong and well-grounded policy voice with partners –Capacity of our members to meet provincial expectations and take advantage of opportunities for local leadership and stronger communities

14. Priority issues in social services - 2015 SAMS! Future of employment services/social assistance in Ontario What should local gov’t role be? What is strategic goal for OMSSA members? Sustainability of housing in Ontario EOA What’s next for Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy?

15. Priority issues in social services - 2015 Child Care Modernization Wage Enhancement Grant Quality Assurance Funding formula Poverty Reduction Strategy Capacity for increased local, integrated service system management: Sustainable Development Addressing provincial silos Regulatory, admin, privacy and reporting issues

16. Strategic Plan 2013-2017 Strategic direction for OMSSA Supporting Leadership and Transformation: Towards Human Services Integration

17. Vision and Mission OMSSA Vision An inclusive Ontario that values and respects people by serving them in the communities where they live. OMSSA Mission Supporting leadership in integrated human services.

18. OMSSA committed to:  supporting transparent and accountable processes that put people first;  championing the local and collective expertise of our members;  working to ensure our members’ voices are reflected in programs, policies and funding;  promoting local responsiveness and sustainability;  developing policies and positions informed by evidence and the diverse experience of our members.

19. Strategic Directions Champion and support human services integration Lead and support members through transformation Strengthen policy influence at local and provincial levels Align organizational capacity and accountability to strategic priorities

20. UN Regional Centre of Expertise Seeking interests from CMSMs and DSSABs at the local level OMSSA Application to the UN Global Action Programme for Sustainable Development Evolution of the full governance structure Measuring and researching best practices and outcomes

21. RCE = Action Mitigate the impacts of four of the World Economic Forum’s risk factors Igniting a broader, strategic and effective discussion on what health and wellbeing means in Ontario and what we can do, together, to get there This initiative will convene and inspire local leaders, bring all sectors and organizations together on a shared vision of health and well-being, and focus on addressing the four World Economic Forum’s identified Global Risk Factors as committed to during OMSSA’s June 2014 World Café.

22. World Economic Risk Factors OMSSA is focusing on four: 1.Income disparity 2.Food insecurity 3.Un- and under-employment 4.Climate change 5.Fiscal Crises in key economies 6.Water Crises 7.Greater incidence of extreme weather events 8.Global governance failure 9.Profound political and social instability 10.Failure of a major mechanism/institution

23. Why OMSSA an RCE? OMSSA vision: serving people in the communities where they live OMSSA and CMSMs and DSSABs are leaders in human services and integrated local service system management RCEs create healthier, more sustainable communities

24. Goals ↑ commitment and action on sustainable devo ↑ local decision-making and planning ↑ well-being, health and sustainability ↑ impact and value of OMSSA’s work ↑ inclusion of sustainable devo pillars, global risk factors with integrated SSM

25. Synergies Poverty Reduction $50 million to support grassroots community partners The fund will support innovative local solutions and help community organizations demonstrate their progress, evaluate their programs and build a collective body of evidence of poverty reduction initiatives that work. Community Hubs A community hub can be a school, a neighbourhood centre or another public space that offers coordinated services. The Community Hub Framework Advisory Group will: - Gather input from Ontarians - Foster partnerships - Examine best practices in Ontario and other jurisdictions. While OMSSA pursuing RCE designation with UNU

26. Partnership Table – Value alignment OMSSA values: Sustainability Diversity Fairness Responsiveness Collaborative partnerships Innovation and continuous improvement

27. Partnership Members – Environment – Food security – Health sector – Private sector – Accessibility sector – Think tanks/policy sector – Institutes for Higher Learning + education sector

28. Expected Outcomes 1. OMSSA Service Centre for local RCEs hosted by CMSMs and/or DSSABs 2. RCE designation 3. Summit on Sustainability for Ontario communities 4. Alignment with the provincial directions and policies 5. Sustainable development 6. Research and evaluation

29. OMSSA Service Centre for RCEs in Ontario GOVERNANCE OMSSA Board of Directors/Membership OMSSA Service Centre for RCEs in Ontario Partnership TableRCEs United Nations University

30. Greater Sudbury RCE City Council Well-being Cabinet RCE Health and Active Living Economic Vitality Environmental Sustainability Civic Engagement / Social Capital Well-being Research, Evaluation and Audit

31. Well-being Pillars RCE Health and Active Living Food Security Access to healthy food, a secure community food supply Basic needs Safe and supportive housing; Adequate income Healthy lifestyle Reduced rates of risk; Healthy weights; Disease prevention and management Access to Health Care Timely regular, specialist and emergency care Mental health and well-being Prevention intervention and treatment Active Living Informal and organized opportunities to maintain an active lifestyle Economic Vitality Economic opportunities A healthy, diverse economy with high quality jobs Responses to Unemployment Support and training to find and keep work Professional development Ongoing training and career planning Early Learning Quality play-based early learning and care Formal Education Positive school experiences; Access to post-secondary education, trades, workplace training Quality infrastructure- Safe, efficient and high quality roads, facilities, buildings, workplaces, and systems; Universal access to technology Financial Security Financial well- being through all life stages Environmental Sustainability A protected environment Clean air, water, soil; Protected green spaces Environment al stewardship Involvement in environmental activities Access to nature Regular exposure to green spaces and natural environments. Sustainable Transportation Accessible and multi-modal transportation opportunities; Support for active transportation Climate Change Awareness Emergency preparedness Civic Engagement / Social Capital Arts & culture Vibrant, accessible arts sector; Support for cultural activities Leisure Accessible recreation & leisure-formal and informal Mobility People can get where they need to go Life long learning Informal and formal learning for interest and development. Engagement Opportunities to contribute and participate in community life; Trust in public institutions and processes Caring Meaningful connections with friends and neighbours

32. Inspiring Health & Well-being