College Updates

The College has learned that the new Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and its supporting regulations have been proclaimed in force as of April 30, 2018. While the majority of provisions in the CYFSA are now in effect, Part X (Personal Information) will come into force January 1, 2020. The CYFSA replaces the Child and Family Services Act, RSO 1990 (CFSA), which has been repealed. Members can access the CYFSA and its…

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The College is pleased to announce that the spring 2018 issue of Perspective can now be viewed on the Perspective website. This issue's feature article, “20,000 Strong: Looking Back at 18 Years of Regulatory Excellence”, celebrates the College's 20,000-member milestone by looking at two individuals who have been with the College from the very beginning. Also in this issue… Message from the Registrar – Strengthening Stakeholder and Public AwarenessTerminating Social Work and Social Service Work…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to remind you of the upcoming Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED). The event takes place on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (Toronto). AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. While registration to attend AMED in-person has reached full capacity, we invite OCSWSSW members to join in via livestream. Don't miss out on what will…

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The following is being circulated at the request of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO): As OCSWSSW members are aware, on December 30, 2017, the government of Ontario proclaimed into force the controlled act of psychotherapy, with a two-year transition period to allow the mental health sector a period of time in which individuals must either become registered with one of the appropriate colleges or restrict their services so that they do not perform the…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative that aims to further extend the College’s reach to the Ontario public and continue to fulfill our primary duty of public protection. The College’s message to Ontarians is simple: check to make sure your social worker/social service worker’s name is on the Online Register. A quick check on our website will tell you whether…

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The College would like to remind all members who have not yet renewed their membership for 2018 that a $50 penalty fee has been added to unpaid renewal fees effective February 1, 2018. Important Note: If you do not intend to renew your membership for 2018 or wish to change your membership status, you must contact the College for further instructions. Renew Your Membership OnlineRenew your membership through the College's online member services.To renew your…

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The College has important information for members regarding the proclamation of the controlled act of psychotherapy, the Continuing Competence Program (CCP), and the Social Workers and Social Service Workers Professional Development Fund (SWSSWPDF). PsychotherapyMembers have been contacting the Professional Practice Department with many questions about the controlled act of psychotherapy, including whether or not they can call themselves a “psychotherapist”. As of December 30, 2017, members of the College may perform the controlled act of…

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Effective immediately, Member Resource USBs have been phased out. You can now access all important documents and resources directly from the Resources for Members webpage, including the following: The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook, Second Edition, 2008. Includes amendments to the Standards of Practice, effective October 1, 2010, February 13, 2011, May 6, 2015 and January 1, 2018. CCP documents CCP Instruction GuideCCP Self-Assessment Tool and Professional Development Plan PDFCCP Self-Assessment Tool…

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Members of the College who are no longer practising social work or social service work and do not intend to return to practice, now have the option to apply for a retired class of certificate of registration. Click here for more information.

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On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the “College”) will hold an election for social work members and social service work members in Electoral District No. 4. The College invites all members eligible to vote in Electoral District No. 4 to put their names forward as candidates for election to the College Council. To determine if you are a member in District No. 4, click here. What…

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The College recently made a submission to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services in response to the proposed regulations under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) relating to requirements for qualifications of Children’s Aid Society staff and adoption/adoption licensing (Proposal Numbers 17-CYS034 and 17-CYS020). View submission

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As part of the College's ongoing employer campaign, we are excited to announce the launch of a new interactive quiz! Designed to test an employer's knowledge, this educational quiz highlights the many benefits of hiring registered social workers and registered social service workers. After all, we don't want employers to miss out on any of the value that registered College members bring to their organization. Test your own knowledge and take the quiz now! Continue…

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