Vision, Values and Principles

Vision

The panel then developed the following vision for supporting and strengthening families, believing that "in a perfect world":

Families would be supported across the care continuum in a caring, consistent, timely and effective manner.
Families’ needs and strengths would be recognized and the need for supports would be anticipated.
Families would have access to timely and comprehensive information.
Families would be able to choose from a full range of respite care and support services which would be delivered consistently across Ontario in a flexible, culturally-sensitive, and affordable manner.
Families would be comprehensively supported by nurses and other care providers because resources would be available to allow this to take place.
Families would say their needs were met and they were supported and strengthened through the care experience.