{"id":4595,"date":"2024-07-05T16:34:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T16:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/care2stg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=4595"},"modified":"2024-07-05T16:34:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T16:34:52","slug":"announcement-of-merger-with-scope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/2024\/07\/05\/announcement-of-merger-with-scope\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement of Merger with SCOPE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SCOPE and Care: Growing Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77b3832908336091b45e3e6fb1dd0758 wp-block-paragraph\">As part of Care\u2019s continued strategic growth, we are excited to announce a merger with the Calgary SCOPE Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3e4cb7c4d3014d524aafd6aeca80b85 wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past year and a half, both organizations have been exploring the idea and after consultations guided by a Task Force, both organization\u2019s Boards of Directors have voted in favour of a merger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a935fcf485e0d56665dac401756d6ffe wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unified Mission and Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80ad5ab306476064aa400dd419057708 wp-block-paragraph\">The common goal is to improve and enhance disability supports while expanding the growth of complex needs secure treatment support in the province. This merger will help build capacity and provide a sustainable path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8e0eaa580664c4bf1b0fadb2d5a643c3 wp-block-paragraph\">Both organizations share a commitment to delivering high-quality services and supporting the inclusion of Individuals with complex needs in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ba8a32060dda3a91b7c98f560a1b6d63 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Does That Look Like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f91d18f687d891690252ddcf31a04c9a wp-block-paragraph\">Care will dissolve into SCOPE and will wind up its affairs and transfer all assets to the Calgary SCOPE Society. This transfer is expected to be completed in the fall of this year (2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-34c8a43a4b0786552c2fa5a02a1c53d3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Any Changes to Service or Support?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-399a51feacfb4d2b8507181d6ff453ed wp-block-paragraph\">Currently there is no expectation of changes to staffing or the types of services and supports the individuals receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5c74d94deb81b587bd8442d04720ba66 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-669d3a5d283ab33677a9d0c9dff22ac6 wp-block-paragraph\">In the next 6 &#8211; 9 months, a Task Force composed of Care and SCOPE Board Members and staff representatives will oversee the detailed planning and implementation of the merger. This includes addressing potential barriers and ensuring a smooth transition\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f57baac49121b543ebf354fd26b0f5d wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the two organizations will not only strengthen our ability to deliver high quality services but also amplifies our shared commitment to supporting individuals with complex needs. Together we are posed to make a greater impact in our communities, ensuring that everyone we serve receives the best care and opportunities for full citizenship for our clients.<\/p>\n<cite> Ryan Geake, CEO of Calgary SCOPE Society<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The merger with Calgary SCOPE Society represents a profound opportunity to enhance the quality and reach of our services. Together, we are stronger and more capable of fulfilling our mission to support individuals with complex needs.<\/p>\n<cite>Nivin Markose, Executive Director of Care Human Services<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Nivin-Ryan-1-1024x791.png\" class=\"wp-image-4600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1-768x593.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By joining forces with SCOPE, we can ensure that our clients receive the best possible care and support to help them lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n<cite>Care Board President, Dan MacNeil<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edc580d5763740ac2a33346781a0aa66\">About SCOPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08bdb118c44cf85971055b23bdea7bd8 wp-block-paragraph\">The Calgary SCOPE Society is a non profit organization that has supported Individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities for over 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5da45f39be6a20e1a26ee2b1dd9d49ce wp-block-paragraph\">Among the various programming provided, SCOPE supports Complex Needs Individuals requiring Secure Treatment though its Community Support program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7a1da1447cfb5b8791149bb06f9ed69 wp-block-paragraph\">Much like Care, SCOPE is Person-Centred focused and believes that everyone has the right to access support in order to live full lives in the community of their choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d71bb828b95ab728d370845714c7ddb wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about SCOPE here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.calgaryscope.org\/\">SCOPE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SCOPE and Care: Growing Together As part of Care\u2019s continued strategic growth, we are excited to announce a merger with the Calgary SCOPE Society. Over the past year and a half, both organizations have been exploring the idea and after consultations guided by a Task Force, both organization\u2019s Boards of Directors have voted in favour &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/2024\/07\/05\/announcement-of-merger-with-scope\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Announcement of Merger with SCOPE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[44,42],"class_list":["post-4595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-stories","tag-complex-needs","tag-support"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carehelps.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}