Research

Strategic Knowledge is Power.  OARTY's 3-Year Strategic Plan incorporates research as a fundamental area that addresses a vital need within Ontario's Residential Care and Treatment sector:

Objective
OARTY to become the premier source for research for the residential care sector in Ontario

Strategy
Utilize research to authenticate, quantify and promote the value provided by residential care providers to key stakeholders

OARTY Projects/Reports

OARTY has conducted four major research projects:  Partners in Care (PIC) I, II, III and IV.  These powerful reports provide a detailed profile of the children placed in the care of OARTY agencies, and have been used extensively in OARTY's advocacy.  Research for Partners in Care is undertaken on a biennial basis in order to ensure timely and relevant information on our sector is available.

OARTY's most recent research report, Partners in Care (PIC) IV was released in February of 2010.  Please note that the full report and presentation are available for download by members only.  Log on is required.
Print copies can be obtained by contacting the OARTY Office at 905-475-5437 ($30 for non-members, complimentary for member agencies. Additional copies for members are $15).

Download Partners In Care IV - Treating Ontario's Most Vulnerable Children - Executive Summary (PDF)

Past Partners in Care (PIC) reports:

Download Partners in Care III (PDF)

Download Myths to Reality Presentation (Final) (PDF)

Download OARTY Partners in Care II PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)

Download OARTY Partners in Care Report - May 2005 (PDF)

Download Treatment Foster Care - Implementation Plan (PDF)