As we welcome 2025, I want to recognize the vital role that you, as employers, play in supporting social workers and social service workers in their professional and ethical practice. Your dedication to upholding high standards not only elevates the professions, but also ensures that Ontarians receive safe, competent and ethical care.
At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), we remain focused on advancing the key priorities from our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan that strengthen public protection and enhance regulatory effectiveness. These priorities not only support our registrants, but also support you, their employers, in navigating the evolving needs of the professions. We know that the best outcomes are achieved when we work together, and we look forward to building on our existing partnerships with you in the year ahead. Through continued engagement, educational initiatives and enhanced resources, the College is dedicated to providing the tools and guidance you need to uphold professional practice in your workplaces.
This year is especially meaningful as the College marks its 25th anniversary. Over the last quarter of a century, we have grown alongside employers like you, adapting to changes across sectors while staying true to our commitment to public protection. Regulation plays a critical role in ensuring that social workers and social service workers meet the highest ethical and professional standards. Through registration, title protection and practice resources, we uphold the integrity of the professions while supporting those who employ and supervise registered professionals.
As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to another year of working together to support the professions, and most importantly, safeguard the communities we all serve. Thank you for your ongoing collaboration and commitment to excellence,
Sincerely,
Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA
Registrar and CEO