Value & Benefits

What is the VALUE of being an OARTY Member?

• Being part of a collective voice representing the needs of the Residential Care & Treatment sector to provincial government
  
  
• Discounted Insurance Packages: Highlights of OARTY Insurance programs provided by Lombard Canada and Standard Life, administered by Carruthers Nicol Insurance & Investments Inc.
  
  
• Discounted Car and Home Insurance Programs through ING Novex, presented for the first time at the 2007 OARTY Conference.
  
  
• Consumer Affiliation of Services offers discounts through suppliers and vendors of appliances, electronics, travel, window coverings, entertainment, carpet/flooring, fitness, computers, vacuums, etc. Click here for the email announcement sent to membership June 2007.
  
  
• Crate Designs, a retailer of high quality, durable institutional quality furniture has a membership discount program available to OARTY agencies.
  
  
• Automobile Special Purchase Plan, offered by Peter Smith Chev Olds Cadillac Ltd.
  
  
• Access to the Integrated Residential Information System (IRIS): a preferred search tool used by placement agencies to facilitate effective matching and placement of children in need of residential care and treatment.
  
  
• Free training programs designed to meet staff needs through Safeguards Children's Service Training.
  
  
• Access to the OARTY Information System (OIS): software solutions for common Case Management, Business Managements, Risk Screening and Outcomes Measurements
  
  
• Participation in evidence-based research initiatives such as OARTY Partners in Care Report - May 2005 (PIC 2) 2 published in May 2006
  
  
• Access to current documentation on operational, administrative and strategic issues relevant to the sector via OARTY position papers, briefs and policies.
  
  
• Agency commitment to OARTY's recommended standards and best practices in residential care and treatment.
  
  
• Staying informed of government and CAS developments & trends through OARTY's direct e-communications to membership
  
  
• Access to political, educational and research consultants.
  
  
• Reduced rates to OARTY Conferences & Workshops
  
  
• Access to member only section and discussion groups on new OARTY website
  
  
• Shaping the future of residential care through participation on OARTY Board of Directors, Standing and Regional Committees.
  
  
• Discounts on Web Site Hosting, offered by Vaxxine Computer Systems
  
  
• Free "Living Together" training package for foster care providers.

What is the Relevance of OARTY to Ontario Residents?

• Represents a major source of long and short term residential care and treatment for children, youth and adults in Ontario
  
  
• Provides treatment of children, youth and adults in partnership with Children's Aid Societies, community support agencies, school boards, hospitals and government
  
  
• Ensure best practices are used to promote the health, safety and welfare of children, youth and adults in care and promote safety in the community
  
  
• Are highly effective in developing self care and communication skills to benefit development challenged children
  
  
• Makes a profound difference to the future of vulnerable children youth and adults.