Dr. Geoffrey Pawson
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Geoffrey Pawson on January 30, 2012. Husband to Barbara for 50 years; Father to Jane (David) Loblaw, Gord (Lori) Pawson, David Pawson, and Kate (Scott) Langen. He was an extremely proud Granddad to Rachel, Sydney and Chloe Langen and Demira and Darian Pawson. Brother to David (Doreen) Pawson and Lloyd (Angie) Pawson; brother-in-law to Roger & Vicki Hardage and Ann & Jim Stevens; and their families. Geoff is the founder of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and former Ehrlo Community Services. He was only 27 years of age when he opened the first group home with 6 youth. The agency has grown to currently serving 250 youth and families across Saskatchewan and Canada. There have been thousands of graduates of the program, many of whom continued to maintain contact. He received many honours throughout his career such as the Order of Canada in 2000, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2001, the Family Service Canada Award in 2003, and an Honourary Doctorate of Law from the University of Regina in 2005. Geoff was an inspirational leader who had a tremendous impact at the local, provincial, national and international level for his unwavering commitment to youth. He had a gifted ability to create change, overcome obstacles, and challenge the status quo. He was a master problem-solver and visionary who was respected by his colleagues, employees, community, friends and family. Although Geoff will be profoundly missed, he has left a remarkable legacy. His mission and vision will live on at Ranch Ehrlo, as he laid a solid foundation to continue to improve upon meeting the needs and filling gaps for the most vulnerable members of our society. He truly left the world a better place. Donations can be made in Geoff's honor to the Dr. Geoffrey Pawson Education Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to enable present and/or former residents of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and other deserving individuals to continue with Post-secondary and apprenticeship training. The focus is to improve the likelihood of long-term and continuous employment in the future of the recipients. A Memorial will be held on Friday February 17, 2012 at 7 pm at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan in the Grand Ballroom. An online book of condolences can be accessed at www.Ehrlo.com, as well as www.Facebook.com/RanchEhrlo. This is a wonderful way for the family to stay connected as they have yet to be able to return from Tucson AZ.
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Child Welfare
Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies in Ontario - committed to policy analysis, resource development, and the conducting of research that informs the development and implementation of culturally competent services to Aboriginal children and families throughout the province of Ontario.
First Nations Child and Family Caring Society – promote the well being of all First Nations children, youth, families and communities with a particular focus on the prevention of, and response to, child maltreatment.
California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (US) - Serve as an online connection for child welfare professionals, staff of public and private organizations, academic institutions, and others who are committed to serving children and families.
Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare - encourages collaborative projects that integrate child maltreatment prevention and interventions across a variety of sectors, including health care, education, justice and recreation.
Child Welfare League of America – oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization in United States; committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
CIHR Team in Child & Youth Injury Prevention - Child and youth injury prevention will be addressed through partnerships among researchers, knowledge-users and stakeholders; addressing child and youth injury by developmental stages to target relevant causes of injury within these high risk groups, including the burden, risks and circumstances of injury among First Nations and Inuit children and youth.
International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - founded in 1977, it is the only multidisciplinary international organization that brings together a worldwide cross-section of committed professionals to work towards the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally.
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence - Canada’s resource centre for information on violence within relationships of kinship, intimacy, dependency or trust.
Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies - In support of its members, is the voice of child welfare in Ontario, dedicated to providing leadership for the achievement of excellence in the protection of children and in the promotion of their well-being within their families and communities.
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information (US) - was established in 1974 by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to collect, organize, and disseminate information on all aspects of child maltreatment.
Child Welfare Information Gateway (US) - formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Includes links to the following topics: family centered practice; child maltreatment; preventing child maltreatment; responding, supporting and preserving families; out-of-home-care; achieving and maintaining permanency; adoption.
