Family Service Ontario exists to build capacity and add value to family service agencies across Ontario. Family Service agencies are deeply rooted in the fundamental concepts of helping individuals, couples, families and communities to achieve their maximum potential and well-being. All agencies have 'sliding scales' wherein fees are based on a person's ability to pay. No one is turned away because of their inability to pay. Hence, programs in Family Service agencies emphasize clinical treatment, support services, education, advocacy, social planning, social action, and community development. To provide a sense of the breadth and depth of programs in Family Service agencies, the following specific programs are identified. The list is intended as examples, and does not include all programs. more... See more text