Premier Doug Ford visited the Chatham Kent Children’s Treatment Centre on Wednesday afternoon to thank local front line workers.
Although there was no word on potential funding, the Premier’s visit is hoped to be a sign of good things to come.
Following his visit, the Premier took to social media to praise the work being done at the local Treatment Centre.
Today we met some great people at @CTC_CK who are working hard to provide services to youth in the Chatham-Kent community. Thank you to the dedicated men and women for their commitment to their community, especially during these challenging times. pic.twitter.com/fLhAH2Cqqj
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) August 13, 2020
The facility has been waiting for word on provincial funding to help build a new, expanded centre.
The land on McNaughton Avenue West near Bear Line has been secured for over two years with plans for a 50,000 square foot building.
Millions of dollars has been raised by the community, but the plans hinge on a financial commitment from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
The Treatment Centre serves nearly 4500 clients each year, or one in every five children in Chatham-Kent.
