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CEO’S MESSAGE
CLH Developmental Support Services has changed tremendously
over the years. We began 60 years ago in the basement of
Regent Public School with a small group of children in need of
developmental support. We are proud of our humble beginnings.
CLH now supports over 200 adults and 1,800 children. Our
strong record of high-quality service delivery has built sectoral
confidence in CLH, enabling our continued expansion into a
broad range of services and supports.
It is with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment that we
look back over the 2018-2019 fiscal year. As an agency, we have
undergone significant changes within some of our departments
that we strongly believe help CLH continue to demonstrate our
leadership in service delivery, and to support individuals to be
engaged more fully in their community. We have been working
hard on the implementation of the CLH Strategic Plan to ensure
we meet our meaningful goals and objectives.
CLH will continue to be a community leader and role model.
Our network of care continues to grow across Simcoe County,
with remote services also being provided in York, Durham,
and Haliburton/Kawartha/Pine Ridge Regions, and across the
Province. Our future is bright, and CLH will continue to respond
to those in need, and grow meaningful opportunities for people
with developmental support needs.
I would like to thank both the Corporation and Foundation
Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, families, partners and our
stakeholders who continue to make valuable contributions to
CLH’s success.
Dean Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
CLH Developmental Support Services
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