Our Team

Elisa is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and certificate studies in Social Work and Social work with Abused Children.

She has extensive experience in management roles within the corporate sector, including Operations, Management, and Strategic Planning for social service agencies. Elisa is trained in Child Development, Trauma Counselling & Investigations, and Anti-Oppressive Strategies. She is a trained SAFE home studies Practitioner & Supervisor.

Her lifelong passion has been working with children and youth, drawing her greatest inspiration and experience from her family.

She has expertise in Youth Justice Programs, Community Outreach, Foster Care Management, and Camp Operations. Terri’s background includes HR management, policy development, strategic planning, and licensing.

A University of Waterloo graduate, Terri has completed various McMaster University certificates in HR and leadership. As a certified Canadian Camp Director, she has overseen programs for over 600 children annually, honing her skills in program development and large-scale operations. Terri is also a SAFE home studies Practitioner & Supervisor & a Red Cross Instructor Trainer.

Carrie’s career started with a placement in the Support Services department of the Children’s Aid Society and continued in the Foster Care Support unit. She then transitioned to working in private foster care as a Case Manager, using her extensive knowledge and experience to guide and support foster families and the children placed in their care.

Carrie’s efficient and effective Behaviour Modification strategies and family conflict solutions using non-threatening and strength-based approaches are invaluable to our foster parents. Carrie’s passion & dedication is translated through her work, advocating for the rights and needs of children & youth in care, to ensure they are set on a path to success.

Erin continued her training and work experiences helping children and families at various child protection agencies as an access facilitator and has assisted in other support roles within these organizations, including foster parent support and parent support worker.

In her role as an Educational Assistant in the school board, she worked extensively with children identified with developmental, behavioural and physical exceptionalities.

Erin is passionate about working with children, youth and their families. Erin is trained in Mental Health First Aid, (ASIST) and has level one American Sign Language (ASL). She has an extensive background, both professionally and personally, working with children and youth with ASD in developing and implementing behaviour plans.

Laura aims to foster connections with families and eliminate barriers in daily life. Laura was inspired to pursue this career after having the experience of working with a child with special needs as a Trampoline Coach. Laura became intrigued with learning about behaviour management techniques, learning strategies, and inclusivity.

Laura then obtained an advanced Child & Youth work diploma from Humber College and is in her final stage of completion of the Therapeutic Recreation program at Brock University.

Laura has extensive experience working with individuals with various needs and diagnoses, ranging from ASD, ADHD, FASD, Down Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Developmental Delay, and various rare illnesses. Laura has worked with people in many settings and uses creativity, coupled with evidence-based strategies to help people reach their full potential. Laura is certified in Standard CPR and First Aid, Safe Talk, High Five, Rebound Therapy Practitioner Level 2, Flexibounce Therapy Practioner Level 2, and NCCP Level 2 Trampoline Certification.

In 2020, Latika completed her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, a journey enriched by her concurrent pursuit of dual minors in Education and Psychology, alongside a specialized focus on health and rehabilitation.Latika embarked on her journey to pursue a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in the United Kingdom and successfully obtained this degree in 2023.

Latika’s diverse professional experience spans interactions with individuals of varying ages and neuro diversities in one-on-one and group settings. With over five years of clinical exposure, her roles have encompassed ABA Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Support Work, and Occupational Therapy Student positions.Her experience extends to individuals grappling with intricate needs, including those afflicted by ASD, FASD, ADHD, BPD, OCD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, TBI, and ABIs, in addition to a spectrum of physical and mental health disorders.

A graduate of Wilfred Laurier University, Brianna graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Child & Youth Studies.

Brianna is a graduate of the Autism & Behavioural Sciences program at Confederation College.

Brianna’s experiences include implementing behaviour intervention plans, assisting with academic tasks, providing social and emotional support, and facilitating inclusive learning environments for all children.

Brianna is a registered member of the Ontario Association of Child & Youth Care Practitioners, in good standing. She is also trained in CPR/AED and First Aid Level C, HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development, Behaviour Management Systems Training, and is DELF Level B1 certified. In her spare time.

Holly has been working with children and youth since graduation from the Early childhood Education program at Fanshawe college in 2014. When starting her journey in the field, she recognized the need for inclusive, accessible, engaging, and meaningful learning spaces for all children, prompting her to further her education with a graduate diploma of Early Childhood Education in Advanced Studies in Special Needs from Humber college, in 2017. In 2021, Holly also completed her certificate in Children’s Mental Health.

Holly has experience supporting a Community Intervention Program, in which children with differing needs had the opportunity to practice and maximize functional skills within a low-ratio child care setting. She has experience as a Personal Support Worker within residential group homes, supporting adults with varying needs complete daily living tasks, routines and engage in meaningful activities.

Elaine has been supporting youth and families for 20+ years.  Elaine began her career working in youth corrections and residential treatment.  She has experience as a frontline staff, supervisor, and foster parent.  Elaine made the transition to working as a School Child and Youth Counsellor for the Halton District School Board in 2014.

Elaine has worked with many students, families and clients who have presented with dual diagnosis complex needs such as ADHD, FASD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, conduct disorder, ODD and Intermittent Explosive Disorder. Elaine is also a certified S.A.F.E Home Studies Practitioner for Mareas.

Early in Michael’s career he worked with the youth at risk population and gained invaluable, first-hand experience on many aspects of mental health.

His passion for this population became the foundation and framework for his ongoing work in the field and subsequently followed into his roles as a Youth Services Manager and Sergeant capacities within the Youth and Adult divisions in the respective Ministries.

Michael’s most recent role at the Ontario Correctional Services College as a Senior Staff Development Officer and MCSCS- Provincial Coordinator has afforded him the opportunity to train, design and develop curriculum for the college.