The Journal is the premier publication of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) and the best source of information on research and practice in child welfare.The special conference edition of The Journal features articles on the conference, presentations and workshops on improving the lives of Ontario’s children. The environmentally friendly, electronic edition of the Journal is now available via email and at www.oacas.org/pubs/oacas/journal/. If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here. Click on the links to read the articles or download the printer-friendly PDF version. The electronic, web-friendly versions of the Journal are available at www.oacas.org. Please forward this e-version and share with your colleagues.

Message from the Executive Director
By Jeanette Lewis

2008 Joint Conference motivated and inspired attendees
By Marie-Lauren Gregoire

The Keynote Speakers
An overview of presentations

Annual Awards Dinner Celebration
By Marie-Lauren Gregoire

An Evening to Remember
Annual Awards Dinner Celebration pictures

Paediatric Death Review Committee 2008 Annual Report
By Marie-Lauren Gregoire

Youth report on improving the well-being of youth in care
By Adam Diamond and Alicia Venditti

Conference snapshots
By Lisie Wilfred and Lisa Gosling

Conference Evaluation: How did we do?
By Lisa Gosling

Conference Sponsors