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ASIST Workshop February 2 & 3, 2012

The ASIST Workshop scheduled for Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 3 IS FULL.  PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR FUTURE DATES.

2011-12 United Way Funding - "Focused Family Therapy & Internship Training Program"

At the end of February 2011, we received confirmation from the United Way of London & Middlesex that Vanier would be 1 of 3 new organizations to receive program funding!! The United Way will be adding their support ($65,000.00) to the "Focused Family Therapy & Internship Training Program" this year. Approximately 120 children age 7-14 yrs. and their families are served in this program annually, while at the same time providing in-depth clinical training for up to 12 interns & students in children's mental health interventions. This program has existed primarily on grant funding since its inception in 2006, so this funding will assist in further program development. Our CAFAS results & outcomes are clinically significant, as most children experience a reduction in their symptoms and families develop more resiliency and quality of life. More that 75% of our interns & students go on to employment, improved employment and/or further education in the field. Vanier thanks the United Way for their vote of confidence in this agency and their support for our community's
well-being!

RBC Donation

On October 19, 2011 Vanier Children's Services received a generous grant of $32,000 from RBC: Donations to support French language counselling services.  The RBC Foundation has supported Vanier's services since 2007.  The grant will contribute to bilingual Crisis-Intake and family counselling services during the next year.  We thank Gus Kotsiomitis, Brian Henderson and their colleagues for their vision in raising the profile of children's mental health issues in Ontario.

Subsequent to this announcement, Vanier also learned of a second grant of $9,000 from the Ministry of Children & Youth Services under the "Canada-Ontario Agreement on French Language Services" to support specialized group training for Francophone families.

We look forward to enhancing our bilingual service capacity in the months ahead!

RBC Presentation 2011

L to R Brian Henderson, Anne Cyr, Joanne Sherin, Willy Van Klooster,
Gus Kotsiomitis

 

Features on our website

Bonnie's Blog - This great resource for parents of challenging and exceptional children tackles issues, getting support and how to advocate for your child.

Our Stories - Learn more about Vanier -- the families we help, the people behind our work and the organizations who support us.

Photo Gallery - Ever wonder what it's like to visit Vanier? Check out our new photo gallery for a virtual tour.