Spring 2026

Message from the Registrar and CEO

As we move through another productive year, the College remains focused on initiatives that strengthen accountability, promote fairness and support its public protection mandate. In this issue, I am pleased to share several recent developments that reflect our ongoing commitment to strengthening trust in the professions we regulate. This month, the College published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting key initiatives, achievements and priorities from the past year. The report demonstrates the dedication of registrants, employers,…

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Shaping Clinical Readiness: A Social Service Worker’s Insights on Experience Before Private Practice

For Bianca Stefina, RSSW, becoming a registered social service worker was never about following a single prescribed path. Her journey reflects a commitment to learning through experience, adapting to complexity and building clinical judgment through direct work with people in real-world settings. Today, Bianca is the owner of a group practice in Windsor, Ontario, specializing in trauma and complex trauma. Throughout her career, she continues to deepen her clinical expertise through advanced training in trauma-informed…

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FAQs on Reporting Charges and Convictions

What registrants need to know about charges and self-reports regarding findings of guilt Are registrants required to report findings of guilt to the College? Yes. Registrants are required to report every finding of guilt in relation to a criminal offence, an offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or the Food and Drugs Act (Canada) and any offence that could be relevant to practice. For example, if a registrant is charged with a…

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Practice Notes: The Many Sides to Supervision

Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, supervisees, students, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the College’s Professional Practice Department and Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. The notes offer general guidance only and College registrants with specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of action will vary depending…

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College Updates

AMED 2026 Happening Soon, Registration Open The College invites you and your social work and social service work employees to attend its Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED)! Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ESTFormat: Fully virtualCost: Free This year’s theme is Trust, Care and Accountability. The College’s Professional Practice department is pleased to host the feature presentation, which will address professional boundaries in multidisciplinary settings. There will also be four…

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Employer Resources

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfil its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more. Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Privacy Toolkit The Online Register Mandatory Reports Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Information for Employers Employer Quiz Perspective Newsletter For more resources, please visit the College’s new Resource Room.

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