1/ Offering peace of mind to 25% of children will not placate 29k desperate families.
A year ago, thousands across the province rallied against a generalized funding program that would meet the needs of some, create waste where unneeded and leave many without the support they
A year ago, thousands across the province rallied against a generalized funding program that would meet the needs of some, create waste where unneeded and leave many without the support they
2/ desperately require; particularly those with severe needs and those who are over the age of six.
After years of waiting, immediate funding, even if it falls far short, may very well be “better than nothing”. Families in crisis may prefer to take something for fear that they
After years of waiting, immediate funding, even if it falls far short, may very well be “better than nothing”. Families in crisis may prefer to take something for fear that they
3/ will otherwise remain on a waitlist forever. This is survival mode after years of disappointment and desperation.
Get help to families immediately. Urgency is required, but also in a method that doesn’t force 29k kids into one category or another, sending a message that this
Get help to families immediately. Urgency is required, but also in a method that doesn’t force 29k kids into one category or another, sending a message that this
4/government couldn’t be bothered to even check for what they actually need.
You consulted. Then you listened. Then you took advice. And we waited under intensely stressful conditions for you to decide what would become of our kids. And now, your expectation is that moving
You consulted. Then you listened. Then you took advice. And we waited under intensely stressful conditions for you to decide what would become of our kids. And now, your expectation is that moving
5/ forward with MacLeod’s disgraceful abomination of a plan, while clearly dividing the community into a two tier standard of care, is enough to calm a community in crisis who have been perfectly clear for a year now. No. Crisis means now. Urgency means now. The waitlist needs
6/ Needs Based Therapy NOW. 2021 is not acceptable. A better interim plan is needed to get as many children into meaningful service as possible, prioritized by intake date, ensuring continuity of service for consistent, effective care for those who need it. Urgently. Immediately.
