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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Partnerships
Le Forum international pour la protection de l'enfance (FIPE)
La Ligue pour le bien-être de l'enfance du Canada est membre du FIPE. Bruce Rivers, président sortant, est représentant régional pour l'Amérique au comité exécutif du FIPE.
Le Forum international sur le bien-être de l'enfance est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale régie par la législation suisse et jouissant du statut consultatif, catégorie 11, auprès du Conseil économique et social des Nations Unies.
Le FIPE a été fondé en 1989 après quatre ans de gestation, dans le cadre du Congrès sur les droits de l'enfant. Son mandat est de « renforcer les organisations non gouvernementales nationales de protection et de bien-être des enfants partout dans le monde, partager les préoccupations et collaborer sur de nouvelles initiatives en faveur de la ressource la plus précieuse au monde – les enfants ».
Mission du FIPE
Le FIPE a pour mission de travailler pour les enfants du monde entier afin d'améliorer leur qualité de vie et de favoriser le développement de leur plein potentiel.
Cette mission se concrétise en appuyant les ONG du monde entier qui fournissent des services directs et indirects aux enfants et aux familles. Pour ce faire, le forum :
- organise et améliore l'échange d'information et la coopération entre les membres ;
- contribuer à l’éducation de l'opinion mondiale sur l'intérêt et le bien-être des enfants ;
- promeut et organise des conférences, des séminaires et des groupes d'étude ;
- collabore avec d'autres organismes reconnus ayant des objectifs similaires.
Pour en savoir plus sur le FIPE visitez leur site Web : www.ifcw.org.
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
La Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) est la plus ancienne organisation sans but lucratif qui élabore et fait la promotion de politiques et programmes visant à protéger les enfants américains et à appuyer les familles américaines.
Le partenariat entre la Ligue pour le bien-être de l’enfance du Canada (LBEC) et la CWLA date depuis longtemps. Les deux organisations estiment que les membres des deux entités sont bien servis par une entente de partenariat qui permet à nos organismes membres de partager de l’information, d’accéder aux ressources et de cultiver des relations qui valorisent notre objectif commun : de fournir des services de qualité aux enfants et aux familles vulnérables partout en Amérique du Nord.
La LBEC et la CWLA sont liées par une entente de partenariat qui permet :
- l’échange du statut de membre
- des occasions de réciprocité pour les comités consultatifs et les groupes de travail ;
- un programme conjoint d’adhésion ;
- l’accès aux publications, aux livres, aux communiqués et aux matériels promotionnels.
Le site Web de la CWLA comprend une section réservée à ses membres.
Vous devez avoir un numéro de membre et un mot de passe pour accéder à la section réservée aux membres. Si vous ne les avez pas, veuillez communiquer avec info@cwlc.ca .



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 
