Membership fees allow OFHSA members to:

• remain an independent voice for members

• identify who supports OFHSA beliefs, objectives and policies

• speak as a credible voice for parents, supported by an identifiable membership

• develop new policies from a grass roots base of members

• set our own agenda for activities and advocacy

• support parent involvement at the school, school board and provincial levels

• carry the voice of members to educators and government ministers

• remain accountable for all activity to the members

Membership fees cover:

• the expenses of the organization (this website, office space, one paid staff person, meeting expenses, photocopying, The Bulletin newspaper)

• member liability insurance

• provision of member resources and training

The fees are $15 a year, per individual or family, set annually by the members at the OFHSA annual general meeting in April of each year.