In 2008 the Developmental Services Human Resource Strategy was launched, as a partnership between the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and the Provincial Network on Developmental Services. It was initiated with a vision to professionalize the sector and ensure the best quality of supports for people with developmental disabilities in Ontario. It continues to make significant strides in positioning employment in the developmental services sector as a “career of choice” in Ontario and improving and maintaining a quality workforce in Ontario DD. The goals of the Developmental Services Human Resource Strategy from the beginning have been to: - Increase pool of qualified developmental services professionals - Ensure consistency in education, training and professional development in Ontario’s Developmental Services Sector - Provide opportunity for a variety of career paths for developmental service professionals - Enhance management expertise.