Senior Leadership Team

Message from the Executive Director

Welcome and thank you for visiting our website.

Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE) is proud of our strong and enduring relationships with the communities we serve, including the City of Brantford; the Counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk; and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN).

Our communities are culturally and geographically diverse, spanning both rural and urban settings. Across all areas we serve, our commitment to providing high-quality, equitable, and culturally responsive services remains unwavering. CFSGE was established on April 1, 2022, through the amalgamation of two of Ontario’s earliest child protection agencies: The Children’s Aid Society of Brant (est. 1894) and The Children’s Aid Society of Haldimand and Norfolk (Haldimand est. 1896; Norfolk est. 1907; amalgamated in 1994). As such, CFSGE has a solid foundation developed over many years of shared service philosophies, partnerships, and community trust.

Our service delivery model, while always evolving with new learning, is grounded in meaningful collaboration with families, children, youth, and their extended communities. We approach our work in culturally relevant and respectful ways that prioritize family well-being and child safety, utilizing equity principles. We believe child welfare is a shared responsibility and work closely with community partners to deliver coordinated, early, and supportive services. Our guiding principle remains that children and families are the centre of our work and that young people should remain safely within and connected to their families whenever possible, supported by family networks and community-based resources. CFSGE is committed to ongoing learning and reflection to ensure service delivery remains responsive to evolving community needs.

CFSGE renews its endeavours to build on practices first established in 1987, with dedicated teams of Indigenous staff delivering services that reflect the values, strengths, and traditions of Indigenous young people and their families. This includes service to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation community and Indigenous people living within CFSGE’s service area, except for those individuals who are members of the Six Nations of the Grand River who reside in Brantford and Brant County.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about our philosophy or services, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you. Together, we can strengthen families, protect children, and support the well-being of young people across our communities.

Kelly Wright, MSW

Executive Director

Senior Leadership Team

The CFSGE Senior Leadership Team is comprised of

· Executive Director

· Director of Finance

· Director of Human Resources

· Director of Information Technology

· Directors of Service, including Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Services

· Senior Legal Counsel

· Senior Manager – QA, Policy, and Practice Development

The senior team is an experienced and dedicated group that provides support and guidance to the committed staff of CFSGE, promoting organizational operations in line with our vision, mission, and values.