Home and School acts as a direct link between the home and the school, actively promoting Home and School objectives, the educational, social and environmental well-being of children and youth. We are involved in researching, studying, evaluating, formulating, and promoting proposals for the care and protection of children. Home and School brings together parents and educators concerned with the needs of children, youth and families in Canada. Home and School differs from other community groups in that our organizational structure corresponds to all levels of government. Home and School Associations work closely with their local school, their Home and School Council and the local board of education. The Ontario Federation works at the provincial level partnering with government agencies such as the Ministry of Education.

Accountability of Home & School 

● Our Association is formed and organized by the members, and operated by the membership 

● Members elect their executive committee and set their bylaws 

● Decisions of the Association are determined by majority vote (elections, budget, expenditures, etc) 

● Associations are accountable to their members, their community, and the Federation 

 MISSION STATEMENT

The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations, 

a province-wide network of dedicated members,

is committed to informed and proactive involvement

in our homes, our schools and our communities

to obtain “The Best for Each Student".

BASIC BELIEFS

Basic Belief # 1

We believe parents/guardians are willing and active participants 

with those delivering education programs and services.

Basic Belief #2

We believe "Home and School" at all levels is an advocate for the

 learners in the public school system.

Basic Belief #3

We believe co-operative and healthy environments in the home, the school and the community are

necessary for the development of each learner.

Basic Belief #4

We believe local, provincial and national parental networking is essential.

Basic Belief #5

We believe effective communication is critical.

OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 

▪ To promote the welfare of children and youth

▪ To raise the standards of home life

▪ To promote the care and protection of children and youth

▪ To foster co-operation between parents and teachers in the training and guidance of children and youth, both during and after the school period

▪ To obtain the best for each child according to his physical, mental, social and spiritual needs

▪ To give parents an understanding of the school and its work, and to assist in interpreting the school in all its aspects to the public

▪ To confer and co-operate with organizations other than schools which concern themselves with the care and training of children and youth in the home, school and community; and with the education of adults to meet these responsibilities

▪ To foster high ideals of citizenship and promote through educational means international goodwill and peace.

Executive Members

Chelsey Lackovic, Chair

Giovanna Niro, Vice-Chair

Lindsay Nhan, Secretary 

Matt Little, Treasurer