News
OMSSA is inviting nominations for the Association’s Board of Directors, to fill six (6) vacancies on the 10-member Board for the 2023-2025 term. Nominations are due Friday, April 7, 2023. Learn more.
OMSSA is in the process of transitioning into a complete and fully virtual office and our address will change.
It was understood within the Social Services Division that a unique approach to helping these households begin their journey to a new home would be required. This is where the concept of the Integrated Team originated.
Within the Employment Service Transformation, the Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Stratford consortium is the only Service System Manager that formally brought together the four CMSMs into an integrated model to deliver employment services to the catchment area.
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Policy Updates
The budget comes at a time when Ontario is facing a housing crisis, homelessness crisis, pandemic recovery, inflation, and global economic uncertainty. Learn more about some of the highlights relevant to OMSSA Members and the municipal human services sector.
Ontario’s 47 Service System Managers, the Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSMs) and District Social Services Administration Boards (DSSABs), have been advocating for and working towards Human Services Integration for many years.
After consultation with members, OMSSA shared its priorities with Ontario's Minister of Finance as the Province works to develop and finalize its 2023 Budget. Read our provincial pre-budget submission here (PDF).
After consultation with members, OMSSA shared its priorities with Canada's Minister of Finance as they work to develop and finalize Canada's 2023 federal budget. Read our federal pre-budget submission here.
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