Five Counties Children’s Centre is a publicly-funded, not-for-profit organization. As a Centre, we believe in being transparent and accountable in our operations to our funders, clients, families, staff, supporters and communities.
Below are links to key information and documents pertaining to the work of Five Counties. These are also publicly available so as to comply with requirements in Ontario’s Broader Public Sector Accountability Act.
In November 2024, Five Counties Children’s Centre received another Three-Year Accreditation Award from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This is the highest standard an organization can achieve. The latest accreditation is valid through June 30, 2027.
Find our latest Annual Reports. These detail the Centre’s key activities, accomplishments and statistics for each of the fiscal years listed. Financial information is also included in each report.
As a recipient of provincial funding, Five Counties is committed to full financial transparency.
Below are links to our audited financial statements for the last three years. The Centre’s fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31.
Five Counties Children’s Centre is governed by an independent and volunteer Board of Directors.
As a board, members act collectively in the best interests of the Centre. The Centre’s CEO and Leadership Team report to the board, which is responsible for developing, approving and overseeing all aspects of Five Counties operations, directions and purpose. Board members also approve the Centre’s budget, and are accountable to its main funder — the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services — to ensure Five Counties is meeting its goals, objectives and mandates. In addition, members of the Five Counties board act as ambassadors for the Centre and volunteer at events and fundraisers.
Meet Members of our Current Board of Directors
Five Counties Children’s Centre is committed to quality and care in all we do! The following key performance indicators have been approved by the Centre’s Board of Directors to measure how well Five Counties is doing in different areas of its work.
Five Counties has policies in place 
that guide our work to ensure we are consistent across our operations. This includes how we procure/purchase goods and services, as well as the policies governing staff expenses and perquisites.
Procurement Policies
Staff Expense Policy
Read our Strategic Plan for 2023-2025 that outlines how Five Counties is committed to working with families and community partners to provide innovative, evidence-based care for children and youth.