Family Service Ontario Strategic Priorities 2025-2030
Family Service Ontario champions individual, family and community well-being through advocacy, resources, expertise, and policy support. We empower family service agencies to create meaningful impact across Ontario by fostering collaboration and providing training and support.
Public Affairs and Advocacy
To be the recognized voice of individuals and families in Ontario by:
- Strengthening the profile of the network through marketing and communications.
- Developing and maintain relationships with key government officials and provincial partners.
- Facilitating the collection of data to strengthen our advocacy initiatives.
Growth and Sustainability
To explore additional opportunities for stewardship, growth and sustainability by:
- Diversifying revenue sources.
- Maintaining strong relationships with members.
- Recruiting new members.
Quality and Capacity
To be a trusted source of information and resources that enhance the quality, competency and capacity of members by:
- Providing resources that support service quality.
- Coordinating learning opportunities, including training, communities of practice, and an annual conference.
- Sourcing resourcing resources such as cost savings opportunities, services and tools that support organizational capacity and quality.
- Facilitating opportunities for members to expand funding through grants, government funding and social enterprise.
FSO represents 40+ not for profit member organizations across Ontario
On average, 35% of our services are supported by social enterprise dollars and charitable donations.
58% of clients are low income and do not have the means to pay for therapy not covered by government funding

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A Generation in Limbo: What Doug Ford’s Government Must Do to Support Young Ontarians
Family counselling is a cost-effective intervention that strengthens households, prevents crises, and reduces the need for intensive mental health care. Yet, Ontario’s public system prioritizes individualized interventions while overlooking the systemic benefits of family-focused services. Social supports are just as critical as housing policies to address the growing number of young adults who must remain at home due to economic and housing barriers. Without adequate interventions, we risk compounding the economic crisis with a social one.
Community health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care
Ten provincial associations representing Ontario’s community health sector are raising awareness of a growing wage gap impacting the care millions of Ontarians rely on.
A new campaign launched today, entitled For Us. For You., highlights the need for urgent investments in Ontario’s community health sector to ensure crucial services and supports remain available to meet the needs of Ontarians of all ages.
FSO Response to 2024 Budget
Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
More to Loneliness than Being Alone
We are social beings, so it is not surprising that relationships support our health and well-being. However, this fact is often overlooked in our treatment of health, including mental health, which treats individuals and their illnesses.