Child & Community Resources connects families to quality services and talented professionals in the North
We value trust, integrity, innovation, and resilience, and collaborate with our community to provide families with the programs and supports that they deserve.
For over 30 years we have worked in collaboration with families, referral sources, educators, health care providers, and local community partners in the North to connect families to programs and quality services. We strive to understand the unique needs and strengths of each child, youth, and family that we have the privilege of working with. Our services are based on expertise in applied behaviour analysis, early child development, and on supporting children and youth with transitioning to various settings and life stages. Child & Community Resources offers a wide range of services for children, youth, families, and professionals, to support the inclusion, integration, and wellbeing of children and youth throughout the North Region of Ontario.
Here’s what some of our families have to say about our services:
“Staff is very helpful, provide educated answers to any questions asked, bilingual staff was helpful for myself; accommodating schedule, and overall, simply happy that there is in fact a service that is available altogether for my children’s needs.”
“Friendly, professional and accommodating.”
“During the assessments itself, it was well done. The atmosphere and procedure made the experience stress free for my son. The staff was amazing during the entire assessment. She was helpful, friendly, professional, optimistic, and encouraging. From the pre-assessment (intake) session, assessment at CCR, evaluation at the office and observation at school, she made us feel comfortable and positive about the assessment and results.”
“Thank you for helping our child and us in helping him.”
To learn more about our services, and to find the option that best meets the needs of your family, please visit our Programs and Services Page.
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Board of Directors
Thank you to each of the dedicated volunteers on our Board of Directors who are committed to providing strategic leadership to CCR.
Each year CCR prepares a special report to demonstrate accountability and communicate to our stakeholders our vision, mission, strategic goals, accomplishments over the past year, and goals for the coming year.
Patty MacDonald
Chair
Patty has been working with CMHA for almost 29 years and became the CEO in September 30, 2019. Patty held the position of Director of Operations for over 16 years previously. She holds a Masters in Leadership from the University of Guelph and is currently working on her Certified Health Executive designation through the Canadian College of Health Leaders. MacDonald has chaired and is currently serving as past chair of the local NEON Lights Chapter of the college. The local chapter serves health leaders in in the Northeast.
Patty values working partnerships and networks, and embraces change and the opportunities it presents. She has volunteered with the United Way providing Leadership Development training and other special initiatives. Patty is currently volunteering for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada (PSR Canada) on the Certification Committee. She participates on several provincial and regional committees in our community and is well respected for her knowledge and leadership skills.
Kevin Cooper
Vice-Chair
Kevin Cooper is the Manager of Clinical Services with the Sudbury Community Service Centre and is a graduate of Laurentian University and Registered Social Worker. Kevin has over 30 years of experience working in the developmental services field. Prior to his current role, Kevin spent 16 years as a frontline social worker and 11 years as the Dual Diagnosis Justice Program Coordinator.
Kevin currently sits on the North Regional Clinical Leads Committee with the North Community Networks of Specialized Care and is also the Sudbury –Manitoulin District Chair of the Human Services and Justice Coordination Committee. As Chair, Kevin is actively involved with both the North Region and Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordination Tables.
As a board member, Kevin is interested in the overlap between his role as Manager of Clinical Services with the Sudbury Community Service Centre, and clinical services offered through Child & Community Resources. Kevin looks forward to learning more about the operational aspects of the organization, and about the children’s service sector in general, in the hopes of developing stronger networks with adult clinical service partners.
Megan Dumais
Director
Megan has 25 years of experience in the public sector. She has been working at Compass/Boussole/Akii-Izhinoogan as their Director of People and Corporate Services since 2017. Prior to that, Megan spent 14 years at Public Health Sudbury & Districts and she worked in the education and long-term care sectors early on in her career. She has undergraduate degrees in Applied Health Sciences and Education from the University of Waterloo and Nipissing University respectfully, and a Master’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Alberta.
She has extensive experience in leadership and management, human resources, workplace culture, and engagement and relationship building. She is passionate about all things leadership, loves to learn and grow her skill set, and is currently pursuing her coaching certification. Megan is married and has three sons, enjoys being active outdoors, and reading a great book.
Meredith Coulas
Director
My name is Meredith Coulas. I am an educator and single mom in Sudbury. I have lived here for the past 17 years. I am currently in the role of 1st VP for the Rainbow Teacher Local supporting and representing elementary teachers with the Rainbow District School Board. Prior to this role, I was a classroom teacher for 20 years, throughout Sudbury and a short stint in Saskatchewan. I was most often in the primary division, however I have taught most grades during my career. As a mom of a now 7 year old, I was an avid visitor of the Early On centers throughout the city. Being a single mom of a baby that came to me through adoption I did not have time to prepare for motherhood. I attended many centers to connect with other new moms and give my son the social interaction he would not have got at home. I saw the benefits for our family and also for other families I got to know. As an educator, I know the importance of the early years. I am excited to be part of the Board of CCR during this interesting new phase in a post pandemic time. When I am not working, it’s not uncommon to find me participating in community events, teaching my son to cook or being outside.
Sherry Fournier
Executive Director
Sherry is the Executive Director of CCR, having worked with the organization since its inception in 1992. She enjoys working with the skilled CCR team to respond to the ever-changing needs of children and families. Sherry is proud to highlight CCRs values, resilience, and innovative spirit. She is committed to thinking beyond CCR and works to engage the broader system in ensuring families have access to the services they need when they need them. Sherry values collaboration and consistently demonstrates the benefits of combining efforts to ensure services are responsive to the cultural, linguistic, and geographical needs of Northern families.
Sherry has a master’s degree in leadership and over 30 years of experience in the children’s services sector.
Connecting the Future: Child & Community Resources’ 3-Year Strategic Plan
Annual Reports
Released annually, CCR prepares a special report to demonstrate accountability and communicate to its stakeholders its vision, mission, strategic goals, accomplishments over the past year, and goals for the coming year.
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