Wednesday, May 4, 2022

No products in the cart.

  • About
    • Contributors
    • Disclaimers
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Giving back
    • Mission Statement
    • Past Issues
    • Where to Find
    • Call us at 613-935-3763
  • Advertise with us!
COVID-19 Response Framework: STEP THREE OF REOPENING

Get the Seeker Delivered straight to your door, click here
  • Home
  • News
  • Leisure & Lifestyle
  • Columns
  • LTE
  • Events
  • Contributors
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall

New Child and Youth Advocacy Centre Announces new name, officially opens in May

SeekersAdmin by SeekersAdmin
March 18, 2014
in News and Announcements
Reading Time: 2 mins read
24 1
15
SHARES
167
VIEWS

IMG_20140318_100509[1]
Elize Lauzon-Alguire introduced  Richard Allaire
“It is not only sunny outside, it’s sunny inside today”, said Richard Allaire after being introduced by Elise Lauzon-Alguire, the Executive Director of the new centre.  Mr. Allaire is the centre’s Board Chairperson.

The Centre is a result of the 2005 public inquiry.  “For a child, youth, and their family, disclosing physical or sexual abuse is one of the most difficult things they will have to do. As a community and as professionals we have the responsibility to support these children and youth, and make it as easy and comfortable for them as possible”,  Mr. Allaire continued.  In 2006, a group of volunteer community leaders saw a need and came together to form what is now proudly baring the name Place Koala.

You might also like

Ontario Election to be Held on June 2, 2022

Local Green Party has a Candidate

Emergency Preparedness can be a Life Saver!

IMG_20140318_102430[1]The Centre began offering services January 6 and has already helped 11 families.  Its board of directors is comprised of key members of 12 partner organizations, such as Police Services, CAS, Victim Services, SASS and more.

“IMG_20140318_102523[1]We’re here to announce a legacy really,” said Police Chief Dan Parkinson who is also on the Board of Directors.  “Us being a precedent to other communities will hopefully put us on the map as a community that knows how to deal with this kind of trauma very effectively.”

But how is the Centre different?  First, it is a safe and cozy environment, put together to make victims feel at ease. Second, it brings all the available resources under one roof, for the victims.  “Here, all the mandates come together…  It’s to reduce the hopping of services, try to alleviate how many times the child has to tell her story and it’s much more friendly than a police station”, said Rachelle Daignault, CAS’ Executive Director,  “We are very proud of being associated with the Centre.”

The realization of this project would not have been possible without the financial support from the Department of Justice Canada’s Victims Fund, and other key community partners.

Official opening will take place May 22nd and is open to the public.  RSVP to svilleneuve-fitch@koalaplace.ca

From more information, visit www.koalaplace.ca

Author

  • SeekersAdmin

    View all posts

Next Post
Mayor Eric Duncan

Young Mayor Eric Duncan concerned about Kemptville Campus Closure

Place YOUR ad here now
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube TikTok

Don't miss anything!

Get notified of all our new news by ringing the bell at the bottom right corner!

The Seeker Newspaper is located at 327 Second Street E., Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y8 -- All rights reserved
The Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuracies published within. The opinions and statements of our columnists are not to be presumed as the statements and opinions of The Seeker, and should not substitute professional or medical advice.
ISSN 2562-1750 (Print)

ISSN 2562-1769 (Online)
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Leisure & Lifestyle
  • Columns
  • LTE
  • Events
  • Contributors

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
X
X