About – Child Youth & Family Services Coalition of Simcoe County

About Us

The Coalition evolved from a commitment by children’s service providers to establish a streamlined, unified planning process that would lead to improved outcomes for children.

who we are

We are all the Coalition. The Coalition acts collectively to support and strengthen child, youth and family services in Simcoe County.

The Child, Youth and Family Services Coalition (Coalition) of Simcoe County is a countywide alliance of organizations providing services to children, youth and their families in Simcoe County. Our mission is to maximize the capacity, effectiveness and cultural uniqueness of the child, youth and family services system through collective efforts.

Formed in 1999, the Coalition evolved from a commitment by children’s service providers to find ways to establish a streamlined, unified planning process that would lead to improved outcomes for children. This vision quickly expanded into a strategic, collaborative and integrated planning infrastructure, allowing members to work both together and independently to meet the shared vision of improving the present and future well-being of children, youth, and families.

Mission

To maximize the capacity, effectiveness and cultural uniqueness of the child, youth and family services system through collective efforts.

Vision

All children, youth and families thriving in a strong, nurturing community.

Values

Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency and fairness in everything we do as a Coalition.

Respect: We treat each other with mutual consideration and sensitivity, recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Innovation: We seek new approaches, capitalize on opportunities and amplify the impact of initiatives

Collaboration: We work together through our Values to accomplish our Vision and Mission.

Strategic Plan

2021-2024

Overview

2021-2024

annual report

2021-2022

we are a certified living wage employer

WHAT IS THE LIVING WAGE?

A living wage is the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in their community.

A living wage is not the same as the minimum wage, which is the legislated minimum all employers must pay and is set by the provincial government. The living wage reflects what people need to earn to cover the actual costs of living in their community. The living wage draws on community-specific data to determine the expenses to a family with two working adults and two children. Living wage employers voluntarily decide to pay a living wage and maintain their certification as new rates are calculated for their area.