About Us
Canadian
Caregivers’ Association (CCA)
is a non-for-profit organization
that was established to protect
the rights of Canadian families
and caregivers from all over Canada
and warn them about malpractices
in this business.
The CCA is proud member of Ontario
Coalition for Better Childcare.
Our mission is to come together
with a unified voice to promote
awareness and action to address
the needs of Canadian families
and caregivers across Canada.
It is our goal to protect the
working caregivers and their rights.
It is also our goal to raise awareness
among Canadian families to hire
those caregivers who are reliable
and to use the services of those
agencies who provide a professional
service by following Canada laws.
Our non-for-profit activity is
carried out through programs that
are designed both for Canadian
families and caregivers.
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Programs
The Caregiver programs serve as the core of all of the CCA's activities. Staff and volunteers of the CCA offer information, access to resources, and linkage services to caregivers who approach us with their problems.
Both Caregivers and Employers can get in touch with our staff and volunteers by phone, e-mail, or mail to get the information and support they need, and to be connected to service and support organizations that can help further.
The CCA intends to advocate on behalf of caregivers and employers with policy makers at all levels and other key stakeholders to promote action to address the needs of live-in caregivers and Canadian families.
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The Program includes activities that are inherently social in nature, with the purpose of providing leisure, recreational, and cultural opportunities to caregivers (and their care receivers, if appropriate).
Caregiver members who participate in this program are able to attend events such as Treasure Hunts, Trips, Festivals, etc. CCA’s staff and volunteers are working together with several agencies in order to involve their caregivers as well in the Leisure Program.
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Employer Edu-Program Stage I
The Program is designated to Canadian Families, employers of nannies and caregivers. The two sides of the program allow for both informing Canadian employers on how to select reliable agencies and caregivers and educating them on related issues.
Printed materials are made available through this program.
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Caregiver Edu-Program
The Program is designed for Canadian caregivers and informs them on rights and respect while working for an employer. Elements of the program include counselling on the Employment Standards Act and abuse.
Caregivers are provided information on how to enforce their rights being respected in Canada.
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Employer Edu-Program Stage II
The Program allows for a detailed informative process both on caregivers’ and employers’ rights as well as employer’s responsibilities. While its focus is on counselling employers, Canadian Families, on the Employment Standards Act and abuse, the program aims towards better educating the employers on the legal implications of hiring a live-in caregiver across all provinces in Canada.
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Canada Caregiving Monitor
The Program consists of on-going monitoring of the issues that both employers and caregivers are facing during employment, challenges and difficulties that we want to hear about. The core activity of this program is to maintain a database with complaints on a daily basis.
Further activities consist of following ups and making recommendations to both caregivers and employers. The CCA considers the issues raised in these complaints when drawing its Policy & Advocacy strategy.
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Non-for-Profit Matching
All caregivers and families/employers who are supporting members of the CCA can be matched for FREE.
Note: Please be advised that the CCA recommends the use of a reliable Full-Service agency.
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Referral Program
Often the inquiries the CCA receives are legal matters, including immigration issues. If our staff cannot assist on a certain problem, the CCA has established a Referral Program, service whereby enquiring members and non-members will be given the contact information of the governmental body or legal office in their area with whom they can discuss their legal matters.
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Legal Aid Pilot Program
The Program offers each of the CCA caregiver members and non-members in Canada the possibility to receive FREE high quality legal advice.
The launching of this program is pending upon grant approval.
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Get Involved! (Register Here)
The CCA supports itself in part through memberships and the generosity of institutional/ organizational sponsors and individual donors. We hope you will consider becoming a sponsor, donor and/or member.
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If you wish to become a member …
The Canadian Caregivers Association is an independent, non-profit organization.
Membership with CCA provides access to resources, including Non-for-Profit placements, offers opportunities to ask questions about difficult situations, grants entry to a non-judgmental caregiving culture, and provides support on every day challenges and difficulties of being a live-in caregiver.
You can join the CCA on line by filling out the form below. A receipt for tax purposes can be forwarded to your email address, or sent to your postal address upon request.
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Membership Fee Structure
|
Members |
Membership Fee |
|
Supporting Member – non voting -
(Caregiver in Canada) |
CA$45/year |
|
Supporting Member – non voting -
(Family in Canada) |
CA$55/year |
|
Affiliate Member – non voting -
(Caregiver outside Canada) |
CA$45/year |
|
Full member – voting - (Caregiver in
Canada) |
CA$250/year |
Membership Application Form
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Donations
The Canadian Caregivers Association is a registered non-profit association. We appreciate your interest in the helping with our work. The caregivers in Canada can be now more optimistic, in part due to the generous contributions of individuals and institutions.
Please allow at least three weeks for processing of donations and for your tax deductible receipt to be issued. The CCA uses PayPal for secure credit card donations online. Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express are accepted. Thank you for your support.
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Donate On-Line
Select the amount you wish to donate then click the "Make Donation" button. If you prefer to donate an amount not specified below, select "Other Amount". You can then enter that amount on the following page.
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1. Bank Draft or Money Order
Make Bank Draft or Money Orders payable to: CCA-Canadian Caregivers Association
Send Payments to:
CCA-Canadian Caregivers Association
45 Sheppard Ave. East Ste. 210
Toronto, Ontario M2N 5W9
2. Bank Transfer - e-mail for details.
3.
Credit Card - you can securely pay using your credit card by clicking here. This is a secure payment option.
Note that your application will not be processed until payment is received in full.
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Donate By Mail
To donate by mail, simply click the button below, print, and mail a completed donor form with your cheque.
Sponsorship
The Canadian Caregivers Association welcomes opportunities to partner with sponsors wishing to further the interests of families and caregivers. For information about how to become a Coalition sponsor, please contact us.
Volunteer
The Canadian Caregivers Association relies on the efforts of volunteers. If you are a member interested in getting involved as a volunteer, please contact us.
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