Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society Appoints New Executive Director

Amanda Baker-Colacicco has been named the new Executive Director of the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society (KHCAS), effective on Monday.

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Baker-Colacicco has experience in the position, as she is the Executive Director of Family & Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox & Addington.

“The most meaningful change comes from working respectfully alongside communities and partners, with a focus on equitable and accessible supports,” said Baker-Colacicco.

Baker-Colacicco is developing a new Strategic Plan as she steps into her new role. She is also responsible for completing the organization’s Deficit Management Plan and Collaborative Operational Review work plans, which have been underway for the past 18 months.

Baker-Colacicco is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She holds a Master of Social Worker degree from Wilfred Laurier University, an Honours BA, Child and Youth Care from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Public Sector Executive Leadership Certificate from Queen’s University Smith School of Business. Baker-Colacicco is a member of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Society Board of Directors.

She takes over Rosaleen Cutler, who served as the interim Executive Director.

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