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SERVICE MODEL STRENGTHENED FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
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VICTORIA – B.C. has taken another step toward
improving services to British Columbians with developmental disabilities, by
developing a new service delivery approach that will be introduced by Community
Living BC, Stan Hagen, Minister of Children and Family Development, has
announced.
The new authority has
also finalized the organizational structure required to support this approach,
and has begun implementing this structure by posting six executive positions.
“The development of Community Living BC is all about making services more accountable and responsive to individuals with developmental disabilities, and the new service-delivery approach supports this,” said Hagen. “As we move toward having CLBC assume full control over those services this summer, finalizing the organizational structure and beginning the hiring process is another important milestone.”
The improved service model enhances Community Living BC’s accountability for delivering quality services, with executives responsible for facilitating and monitoring the effectiveness and quality of service delivery in the field. It also preserves CLBC’s vision to provide inclusive, flexible and person-centred service provincewide.
“CLBC will assume full
responsibility for services previously delivered by government and, at the same
time, strengthen accountability to government for maintaining a high level of
service quality,” said Lois Hollstedt, chair of CLBC’s board of directors. “We will work to build inclusive
communities where individuals are treated as full citizens, not sidelined by
their disabilities.”
The model also clearly defines the community’s role in planning and evaluating service delivery. As CLBC transforms its approach to delivering services, individuals and their families will have more opportunities to be involved in service planning. The authority will also inform affected clients whenever service delivery changes.
“This service model represents a flexible,
community-based alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach of the existing
system,” said Hagen. “We believe families know best when it comes to meeting
the needs of their family members, so they will be instrumental in how CLBC
does its work and provides services.”
Under the Community Living Authority Act passed last year, CLBC will meet provincial standards of service delivery. The ministry will protect the public trust by monitoring the authority’s performance.
CLBC’s service-delivery approach, organizational structure and posted executive positions can be viewed at www.interimauthorityclbc.ca online.
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Public Affairs Bureau Ministry of Children and Family Development 250 356-1720 |
Community Living British Columbia 604 660-3450 |
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