Duty to Report – In-person Event
February 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Christina Jolliffe, BA, HBSW, MSW and Melanie Barnett, CYW from the Sarnia Lambton Children’s Aid Society as they discuss the types of concerns that they work with. Our Duty to Report: how, when and how often, as well as what happens after a report is made.
About the Facilitators:
Christina Jolliffe Hon. B.A., Hon. B.S.W., M.S.W.
My Name is Christina Jolliffe, I grew up in Northern Ontario with my sister and two parents. I moved to Southern Ontario for school after high school graduation. I have attended the University of Toronto, Ryerson University and Dalhousie University to complete my post-secondary education. I began working in the field of child protection in January of 2009 in Elgin County where I was a child protection worker specially working in the investigation department. I started my employment with Sarnia Lambton Children’s Aid in November 2015 in the same role. I am currently a protection supervisor in our indigenous department working specially with Aamjiwnaang and Kettle Stoney Point First Nation. I have been working in this department for the past 6 years.
With my role I am also the co-lead on our French Language Service Committee and I am a bilingual worker.
Mel Barnett, CYW (Lambton Grad!)
My Name is Mel Barnett and I grew up in a neighbouring county! I started my career as a Child and Youth Worker graduate from Lambton in Residential Care and treatment with Youth and moved on to work in the School system as a CYW and later as an EA. I came to CAS through the Family Support program; supporting families involved with CAS. I was later placed in a position in Children’s Services, supporting children and youth who are in foster care. I have remained in that position, but I also currently work on our Indigenous Services Department, supporting young people with Indigenous heritage or connections. I have been with the agency almost 9 years at this point.
Offered: In-Person
Location: Lambton College, Room TBD
Suited for: All RECEs, EAs, ECAs, ECE Students, Supervisors, Directors, Managers, OCTs, Community Partners, Home Child Care Providers and Visitors.