Annual Report 2009 - 2010
Message from the Chair
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FCSS Overview
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Funding Contributions
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Funding Allocations – City and Rural Programs
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FCSS Program Outcomes
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Programs Supporting: Children and Youth
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Adults
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Seniors
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Families
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Community Development
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Administration and Planning
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Appendix 1 – FCSS Funded Programs
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Appendix 2 – 2009 One Time Funded FCSS Projects
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Appendix 3 – FCSS Board of Directors & Social Planning Staff
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Appendix 4 – FCSS Funding Review Steering Committee
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The years 2009 and 2010 were tough due to the economic downturn and like other communities across Alberta we saw a greater demand on FCSS services. As a Board we want to recognize and thank all the FCSS funded agencies and their program staff. They were able to rise to the occasion and provide preventive services to children and youth, parents, adults, and seniors across the Red Deer and District FCSS Region. While the communities experienced economic challenges, the Board experienced the process of change through developing and adapting a new funding model for FCSS. For Board Members, this meant committing the time necessary to ensure the funding review was well supported and had total involvement from the members. This involvement was reflected in the following ways: being a part of the FCSS Funding Review Steering Committee; attending public consultations with community members and stakeholders; learning of the best practices for preventive social services; and attending two board retreats to give critical input into the new funding model. In addition the Board agreed to fund agencies for a two-year term so they would have some stability through this process. In December 2009, we were delighted after a busy year to approve the new funding model for FCSS. This model gives the Board the direction it needs to guide their funding decisions in the future. We are grateful to FCSS staff and the stakeholders who took part in the funding review process as the model would not have come to be without their contributions and input. Once the model was approved, and Priority Setting Forums were held, the Board prioritized protective factors for each FCSS funding category. The final step before the end of the two year term of this report was to begin the “Program Development Phase� of the model. We want to thank our fellow FCSS Board Members who, through their participation, were able to ensure that we stayed the course and remained focused on supporting the funded agencies that provided services to citizens in the midst of establishing a new funding model. We left the Board knowing that the Red Deer & District FCSS program maintains excellent stewardship. The staff of the City of Red Deer Social Planning Department, and the District Community Workers in our municipalities are all extremely dedicated to the principles of FCSS and the programs offered.
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It has been an honour and pleasure to serve as Board Chairpersons these past two years and we look forward to seeing FCSS services continue to make a positive impact in our community. Sincerely,
Pam Corsiatto, Chair Red Deer and District FCSS Board (2009)
Bob Manning, Chair Red Deer and District FCSS Board (2010)
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The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program has a long and important history in both Alberta and the Red Deer district. For over forty years, the provincial and municipal governments have joined together to provide resources that offer a range of support and preventive social services for people of all ages. FCSS is regulated through the Family and Community Support Services Act and as such its municipal responsibilities include promoting and facilitating: • stronger communities • public participation in planning, delivering, and governing preventive services • volunteer involvement • efficient and effective use of resources • co-operation and coordination with allied service agencies Red Deer and District FCSS is a partnership of six municipalities including City of Red Deer, Red Deer County, Town of Bowden, Village of Elnora, Village of Delburne, and Town of Penhold. The governing Board of Directors is made up of representatives from each municipality as well as four members-at-large. In the Red Deer region, provincial FCSS funding is provided through the Alberta Children and Youth Services Ministry. The Red Deer & District FCSS program is funded by the six partner municipalities and the administrative support is provided by Social Planning Department of The City of Red Deer. There is strong collaboration between the six municipalities.
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Six municipalities, in conjunction with the Province of Alberta, contribute funds to the Red Deer & District FCSS programs.
The programs and services supported by FCSS are possible through funding at both the provincial and municipal levels. Within the FCSS structure, the Province of Alberta provides 80% of the funding for programs, with partnering municipalities providing the remaining 20%. The following table provides a breakdown of the total FCSS funding contributions from the Province of Alberta and each municipality in 2009 and 2010. Table 1: FCSS Funding 2009 and 2010 Contributor
Funding Amount ($) 2009 2010 Province of Alberta 2,393,926 2,376,893 The City of Red Deer 469,349 464,484 Red Deer County 83,051 88,791 Town of Bowden 7,716 8,138 Village of Elnora 4,751 4,676 Village of Delburne 4,242 5,677 Town of Penhold 19,238 20,262 Total $2,982,273 $2,968,921 *note: 2009 FCSS Funding includes a carry forward of $139,414 from 2008. *note: 2010 FCSS Funding includes a carry forward of $84,572 from 2009.
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“I feel more in control of my life instead of letting circumstances rule my existence.� - Client, Counseling Program Family Services of Central Alberta
Funding for FCSS programs held within Red Deer and District are separated into program categories which are set in accordance with the FCSS Act and include children and youth, adults, seniors, families, and community development. Administration and Planning accounts for 8% of the FCSS budget. 2009-2010 Percentage of FCSS allocation to each Program Category City of Red Deer
Family 24%
Children/Youth 25%
Adult 9% Community Development 19% Seniors 23%
Adult 8%
Seniors 7%
Family 7%
Rural
Children/Youth 36%
Community Development 42%
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“I have met a lot of people through the program and those relationships have extended throughout the community.” - Client, Spruce View Children’s Indoor Play Space Program – District Community Worker West Red Deer County
Participant & Volunteer Information in FCSS funded programs was not captured in the 2009-2010 reporting requirements and is therefore unavailable for this report. They will be reintroduced for 2011. FCSS has established expected outcomes for all funded programs. These outcomes are designed to meet the FCSS mandate by enhancing the social well-being of individuals and families through promotion or intervention strategies provided at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes help to ensure citizens: 1. Help people develop independence, strengthen coping skills, and become resistant to crisis. 2. Help people develop an awareness of social needs. 3. Help people develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people. 4. Help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them. 5. Provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in their community. To determine success in meeting these outcomes, each FCSS funded agency provides an annual program report. This report provides information on the achieved program outcomes.
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Agencies serving Children and Youth: • • • • • • • • • • •
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Innisfail Bowden Play and Learn Society Central Alberta Refugee Effort Central Alberta Woman’s Emergency Shelter Chinook’s Edge School Division Delburne Playschool Society Elnora Playschool Society Family Services of Central Alberta Red Deer Child Care Society Red Deer Public School Division Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Center
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Innisfail – In School Mentoring In School Mentoring matches screened adult or teen volunteer mentors with children in a school setting. They meet weekly to develop a healthy relationship that enhances a child’s ability to cope with life challenges. Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Innisfail provide mentoring in Bowden, Penhold, and Spruce View. “The teacher expressed verbally the impact the mentoring match has had on the child. She said that the child has increased self-esteem and actually has a couple of friends this year. In the past the child’s friendships would not last long because they did not know how to behave. The teacher attributed the change to the mentor and her work she has done with the child on friendship skills.” -Coordinator of In School Mentoring Central Alberta Refugee Effort – Immigrant Youth Program The Immigrant Youth Program assists newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth with integrating socially and culturally into mainstream Canadian society. “The Central Alberta Refugee Effort has made me a confident person by making me do new things that I could never imagine doing. I have made lots of new friends from various cultures.” - Client of Immigrant Youth Program
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Central Alberta Woman’s Emergency Shelter – Child Support Program The Child Support Program provides a safe, nurturing environment that will allow children to share distress and pain in a trusting atmosphere, and provides informal and formal support one on one, and referrals to mothers and children that will foster knowledge and awareness regarding appropriate parenting skills, coping with anger in a non-destructive and healthy manner, safety planning, and learning good decision making and conflict resolution skills. 68% of mothers feel more empowered to positively parent traumatized children, and 85% of the eligible children had safety plans prepared individually or in group. Chinook’s Edge School Division - Family School Wellness Program This program assists children and families to develop independence, coping skills and the ability to handle crisis; interpersonal and group skills enhancing constructive relationships; and provides supports that help sustain families and children as active participants in the community. In 2010, 2,133 families and children received services, through short term one on one support and single sessions. The trend continues that more referrals are received directly from parents and students while collaboration with school personnel remains strong. “Our child is more successful in school as a result of this program. Due to having a safe place to discuss, vent or cry his frustrations to a friendly and non-judgmental person. This has helped him clear the air and focus on his school work.” - Client of Family School Wellness Program
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Playschools Bowden Play and Learn Society Delburne Playschool Society Elnora Playschool Society These local playschools encourage children to play in a learning environment and prepare them academically and socially for kindergarten. Family Services of Central Alberta - Infant Preschool Wellness Program The Infant Preschool Wellness Program addresses the health, developmental needs and well-being of vulnerable children 0-6 years of age and their families living in conditions of risk. 90% of parents reported an increased understanding of how to respond to their child’s needs. “I was scared to be a mom again and not sure where my child should be with stuff she does. I didn’t know other people with small kids. Having the Outreach Worker come to my home made me feel more secure on how I was doing as well as how my daughter was developing. Just having someone to talk to about her and myself helped.” - Client of Infant Preschool Wellness Program Red Deer Child Care Society – School Age Childcare Program The Red Deer Child Care Society provides a safe developmental environment in the before and after school hours for children whose parents are working or going to school. The program enables parents to be contributing members to social and economic activities in the City of Red Deer. 90% of parents strongly agree or agree that they are satisfied with the care their children are receiving at the program.
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Red Deer Public School Division - Family School Wellness Program The Family School Wellness Program provides preventive services and early intervention assistance to children and their families in the Red Deer Public School Division and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. 75.5% of families report that there were improvements in personal, family, and school issues after participating in the program.
Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre – Boys and Girls Club The Boys and Girls Club creates safe environments where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. 94% of parents say their children have improved self-confidence. “I came to camp looking for adventure; instead I came home every summer with so much more. One of my best memories as a camper was when I was little and it was my first time at camp. We went canoeing and I was scared to death that I’d fall in the water and all my stuff would get lost. My mentors encouraged me and slowly brought me out of my comfort zone I learned that nothing is impossible, keeping a positive attitude on things can help you get through anything that life throws at you. Once you succeed in one thing, you feel as if there is nothing here to stop you, and that ultimately the sky is yours.” - Client of Boys and Girls Club
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Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre – Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Red Deer – Traditional Matches, In School Mentoring, Teen Mentoring The program includes the traditional match along with In School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring. The program matches an adult or teen mentor one on one with a child or youth 5-15 years of age in the City of Red Deer. Mentoring is the presence of a caring individual who provides a young person with support, advice, friendship, reinforcement and constructive role modeling. 91% of parents report that their children feel valued by a non-related adult. “The impact on my life is that I am not as shy anymore. I am able to talk and make friends in my class easier. I feel good about myself more. I enjoy the days I get to see my mentor, he is a really cool guy. I like having him because he makes me feel good about myself, it would be cool to see him more.” - Mentee from In School Mentoring
Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre – 49th Street Youth Shelter Outreach Program The Outreach Program provides support to youth age 12-17 and their families who maybe experiencing dysfuction within the family unit. Shelter residents and their families have access to Shelter Outreach Services to promote a smooth transition returning home. 92% of youth felt there were positive changes for their family because of the support of the program. 99% of parents felt there were positive changes for their family. “We have become more open and honest with each other and have learned how to actually talk to each other and communicate. I cannot begin to express the gratitude to the shelter for the services that are provided to my daughter and me.” - Client of the 49th Street Youth Shelter Outreach Program
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Agencies serving Adults:
Canadian Mental Health Association – Coordinated Community Outreach Team
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The Coordinated Community Outreach Team provides practical support using a case management model to individuals and families who are homeless, experiencing a housing crisis, or requiring assistance to maintain accommodation.
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Canadian Mental Health Association Central Alberta Woman’s Outreach Society Parkland Youth Homes
80% of individuals housed maintained their housing. “I don’t like to think where I’d be now without the help I’d had over the past couple of years – certainly nowhere near how things are now. I have a place to live, enough food, I got to keep my pets, and have ongoing help to manage those parts of my life that are difficult. Considering how many people there are who need – due to not enough workers like my case managers being available – I feel incredibly lucky. I am not only getting help, but getting help from some terrific people in and of themselves.” - Individual supported by Coordinated Community Outreach Team Canadian Mental Health Association - Education Program The Education program is designed to increase the mental health and wellness of people with mental illnesses, their family members and friends, service providers or professionals, and the community at large. 41.4% of community members reported an increase in their knowledge of mental illness or wellness in the community. “It was really good to learn that there is help out there and that people do see this in a bad way but that it isn’t anyone’s fault. Also people shouldn’t be creeped out by this and most people just want to talk about it.” - Comments from attendee of Education Program
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Central Alberta Woman’s Outreach Society – Rural Outreach Program The Rural Outreach Program is designed to recognize the unique needs of individuals (including aboriginal and immigrant populations) in rural communities who may be experiencing domestic violence, the affects of poverty on their lives, and struggle with access to safe and affordable housing and the judicial system. The program seeks to enable these people to regain their independence and overcome the barriers that prevent them from living a life free of violence. 90% of individuals report an increase in their social well-being and an increased supportive network. “The FCSS District Community Worker and I worked with a senior man in an abusive situation discussing a safety plan with him and his daughter and giving them information on resources. I am happy to report that we were able with the help of volunteers to move this man into a safe and secure housing situation.” - Rural Outreach Worker Central Alberta Woman’s Outreach Society – Rural Cooperative Kitchen The Rural Cooperative Kitchen Program supplies nutritious meals for individuals and families, and also facilitates the development of a supportive network within the community to build the resources that may be needed in times of crisis. Over 80% of participants reported that the program assisted them in providing nutritional meals for their family. Parkland Youth Homes – Walk-In Clinic The Walk-In Clinic provides single session therapy counseling to individuals, couples or families with no fee for service. The Walk-In Clinic strives to address early intervention or prevention areas as well as more serious risk related cases, when necessary. 94% of clients after pre and post survey reported a decrease in their distress level.
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Agencies serving Seniors: • • • • •
Family Services of Central Alberta Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Village of Elnora Meals on Wheels Village of Delburne Meals on Wheels Red Deer Meals on Wheels
Family Services of Central Alberta - Home Support Program The Home Support Program provides services to persons requiring assistance in order for them to remain in their own home in a clean and safe environment. These services include basic light housekeeping and are available to frail seniors, those awaiting or recovering from surgery or hospitalization and persons living with a chronic illness, disability, or mental illness. 88% of clients assessed agreed that their independence and coping skills have been maintained for a longer period of time by receiving Home Support than if they were unable to access Home Support services. “I am able to stay in my own home because of this help. I don’t know what would happen if it wasn’t available.” - Client of Home Support Program Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre – Outreach Social Services The Outreach Social Services Program provides up to date preventive social services and resources emphasizing the social well-being of older adults and their care givers, 55 years and up. 100% of seniors, families and caregivers surveyed report an increase in either their knowledge, use of resources, coping skills, independence, and socialization opportunities in their daily life. “When Dave first came through our door he was a little unkempt with soiled clothing and unshaven. He was desperate for housing and was not receiving his pensions even though he was nearing 70 years old. We helped him find temporary housing and helped him to get on the waiting list for Piper Creek. We also helped him make contact with Service Canada and Alberta Senior Benefits. Today, Dave is living in his own apartment, cleaned up, and a huge smile on his face when he comes in. Every time he sees me he tells me how much he appreciates all we were able to do in getting him off the street and putting his life back together. ” - Outreach Social Services Worker
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Meals on Wheels Programs Village of Elnora Village of Delburne Red Deer Meals on Wheels The Meals on Wheels Programs assists anyone who is unable to prepare food or lacks the ability to obtain food for preparation by providing nutritious hot meals at times when they are unable to prepare such meals on their own. “A major accomplishment this year is the ease to get volunteers to deliver and the ties that have been formed between deliverer and the client. This year the visits while dropping off the meals have gotten more meaningful and the ties that have been formed have been beneficial to getting these senior’s who have a tendency to stay in their houses, to then go to some community events. Though the usage number’s may be small, it is seen to be a very important program for this community and is a solace to many seniors who are looking at their abilities to stay in their own homes in the future.” - Program Coordinator, Elnora Meals on Wheels
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Agencies serving Families: • • • • •
Central Alberta Refugee Effort Loan Circle Society of Central Alberta Crisis Centre Family Services of Central Alberta Safe Harbour Society
Central Alberta Refugee Effort – Immigrant Family Program The Immigrant Family Program strives to help newcomers increase their knowledge and skills with respect to settlement and integration, and increase their sense of belonging and independence so as to make their transition into their new community easier. “The services provided by Central Alberta Refugee Effort are really good and I appreciate that. I got great help with filling out forms and counseling for my family problems. The staff was very patient, and listened to my problems and made calls on my behalf. My problems have now been solved and I appreciate that very much.” - Client of Immigrant Family Program Loan Circle Society of Central Alberta - Community Capital – Financial Education Program Community Capital works to build the community’s fiscal literacy capacity and help its clients accumulate personal financial life skill competencies and assets. “Tammy was an impulsive spender, not uncommon for parents of young children. Once we had a budget in place that included spending and debt reduction plans, the next step was to discuss the budget with Tammy’s husband (who turned out to be equally supportive of the process)…Tammy’s homework was specific to her situation – she was to freeze her credit cards (literally in a block of ice) and be given a weekly allowance by her husband who agreed to be the main money manager. At our next meeting, Tammy reported that freezing her credit cards had proven to be a positive step; it curbed the impulsivity, and the allowance still allowed her the freedom to have some spending authority and power. She continued to be very excited about the new family budget. This meeting provided an opportunity to fine tune the budget and look more in depth at debt reduction tactics. We were able to confirm that the family was on track with the budget and were enjoying some progress with their debt.” - Community Capital Staff
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Crisis Centre - Education Program The Education Program assists children and youth in understanding the issues of sexual assault, and also provides issue-specific training to professionals, employee groups and community groups regarding personal safety and responses to sexual assault. 87% of participants surveyed strongly agreed or agreed that they had increased confidence in dealing with issues of sexual assault. “Our education program continues to be very much in demand from middle and high schools in the Red Deer & District FCSS area. It is important to provide information about sexual abuse or assault to young people as a preventive step and also as a service to those who have been assaulted.” - Coordinator of Education Program Family Services of Central Alberta – Education and Volunteer Program The Education Program offers information and opportunities that are responsive, preventive, and skill building to all families. The goal of the Volunteer Program is to incorporate and utilize volunteers to the best of their abilities resulting in an increased quality of services and programs to clients. 90% of participants report increased knowledge about effective parenting practices. 83% of participants strongly agreed or agreed that they have improved connections in their community through volunteering. “I would not have the support I have, if it wasn’t for these women and the connections with other parents.” - Client of Education and Volunteer Program
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Family Services of Central Alberta – Counseling Program The Counselling Program helps citizens to develop effective ways of dealing with problems and personal relationships, improve coping skills and gain confidence in their ability to solve current problems and cope with future challenges. 95.6% of Program clients agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I have increased my ability to handle this situation.” “I feel more in control of my life instead of letting circumstances rule my existence.” - Client of Counseling Program Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society For Health and Housing - Aboriginal Family Support The Aboriginal Family Support Program is a community focused program. An Elder provides support through traditional practices and ceremony. Community Sweats are held at the Fort Normandeau Historic site twice per month. The Elder also provides support to community peers, Bowden Penitentiary, Red Deer Remand Center, and to the youth in our community. A sharing circle is part of the program.
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Agencies serving Community Development: • • • • •
City of Red Deer Community Information and Referral Service Red Deer Native Friendship Society Red Deer County District Community Workers
A. City of Red Deer - Community Facilitators The City of Red Deer has three Community Facilitators funded by the Red Deer & District FCSS Program. As community developers, the Facilitators seek to inform, educate, engage, collaborate with, and empower citizens to take action for improved community well-being. The Community Facilitators serve many community development roles in the community. A sample of projects worked on during 2009 & 2010 are listed below, under their primary FCSS Outcome. For further information regarding these projects contact Social Planning at 403.342.8100. 1. Help people to develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis.
Aboriginal Head Start Program – The Community Facilitator assisted this program to be more self-sustainable by recruiting new board members and exploring new funding opportunities. The program successfully met the early learning needs of approximately 40 children, while involving numerous parents and elders in the program throughout the week.
Advocacy to Alberta Health Services was a primary focus for the “Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act” (PChAD) initiative in 2009 The Community Facilitator was an advocate, liaison and resource for the City’s Land and Economic Development staff and a local developer to design a PChAD Protective Safe House, and hold a social care lot in the Timberlands neighborhood pending funding. An Application for a compatible affordable housing project was explored with Housing and Urban Affairs., making both projects more viable.
2. Help people to develop awareness of social needs.
To enhance the Red Deer community’s response to the needs of the high risk youth population, the Community Facilitator organized a daylong conference of youth serving professionals. Following this a 20 person committee was struck with Social Planning staff as chairperson. Together they are implementing four concrete initiatives: MultiDisciplinary Case Conferencing; Youth Services Handbook; POWER Youth Center; and Youth Mentorship.
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3. Help people to develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships among people. Domestic Relationship Violence Initiative Committee (DRVIC) – 2009 marked the end of funded three year domestic violence and bullying action plan. As an equal partner and member of the DRVIC Executive committee, DRVIC is pleased to report 80% completion of all strategic initiatives. These included the development of a website, agreed upon protocols for a more effective use of the specialize court room, agreed upon and broadly used risk assessment tools, a workplace violence tool kit, a “Healthy Relationships” video and curriculum guide that was sent to Alberta Learning for use in all CALM 20 classrooms.
4. Help people and communities to assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them. In 2009 and 2010, the Community Facilitator coordinated a local group of 12 youth called “Youth Voice” to participate in the Green Deer environmental clean up, to do Leadership talks at the Penhold Middle school, and to promote active citizenry by role modeling good neighborhood behavior through the “Snow Angels” project. The Facilitator also played a key role in establishing and sustaining a Provincial Youth Coordinator’s Network. Child Youth Friendly Committee – A Community Facilitator partnered with a local non–profit agency and local youth to form a committee and co-create a Child Youth Friendly tool to review the “child youth friendliness” of local businesses and facilities in 2010. 5. Provide supports that help sustain people as active participants in the community.
To proactively support the needs of the growing demographic of seniors in Red Deer, the Community Facilitator coordinated two major research projects in the areas of transportation and housing. This involved establishing and chairing a community advisory committee made up of seniors and senior-serving professionals to write a successful Federal funding application, to connect with other seniors and providers, and conduct comprehensive research studies.
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The resulting reports will serve as a basis for advocacy and implementation of recommended steps to enhance the quality of life for this growing demographic.
“I worry I will live longer than my pension.” - Senior participating in the Housing Research B. FCSS Funded Agencies 1) Community Information and Referral Society (CiRS): i. Information Services ii. Volunteer Services The Information and Referral Program provides a bi-weekly enewsletter of various events happening in the social services sector and maintained 56 websites for non-profit organizations, and published a community services directory listing over 600 agencies in Central Alberta. In September 2010, Volunteer Red Deer was relabeled Volunteer Services. 2) Red Deer Native Friendship Society – Spirit of the Urban Aboriginal Community Starting in 2010, the Spirit of the Urban Aboriginal Community provides preventive social programs and services that enhance the social wellbeing of the urban Aboriginal community in Red Deer and surrounding area. C. FCSS Municipal Partners 1) Red Deer County - Community Facilitator The Red Deer County developed a Community Facilitator position in 2009. The roles and responsibilities are similar to that of the City of Red Deer Community Facilitators with an increased rural focus.
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2) District Community Workers i. Town of Bowden ii. Village of Delburne iii. Village of Elnora iv. Town of Penhold v. West Red Deer County vi. Springbrook - Red Deer County The District Community Workers in each of the five partner municipalities deliver preventive programming and enhance the social well-being of individuals and families in the rural areas in accordance with the FCSS mandate. Volunteer recruitment and coordination in a myriad of programs is a large portion of the District Community Worker responsibilities. “We have been able to maintain an extraordinary group of volunteers, despite diminishing numbers in our regular volunteer pool. About 10% of our total population has volunteered for FCSS programs in 2010, with several programs completely operated by volunteers who are coordinated and supervised by the District Community Worker”. - District Community Worker, Village of Delburne The Youth Center in Elnora that opened in 2010 is an excellent example of community development and volunteer coordination by the District Community Worker for the Village of Elnora. “Once we were awarded the space from the Village we went to work finding volunteer tradesmen to do the necessary renovations. That was completed and then we encouraged and recruited volunteers to supervise the nightly programs. The youth centre has been a great addition to our community, providing a safe space where youth can congregate to participate in positive activities and learn life skills”. - District Community Worker, Village of Elnora
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Members of the Red Deer & District FCSS Board of Directors and FCSS Administrative Staff were actively involved in many projects throughout 2009 & 2010. The FCSS Funding Review Red Deer & District Board Members were involved in the Funding Review by attending public consultations with community members and stakeholders, reading about the best practices for preventive social services, and attending board retreats to give critical input into the new funding model. FCSS Directors Network Administration staff and the Social Planning Researcher presented a workshop on “Linking experience, research and success in FCSS: Validating and changing our thinking” at the FCSS Directors Network Conference in Banff. FCSSAA Conferences Members of the Board that attended the 2009 & 2010 FCSSAA Conferences in Edmonton, were inspired by great speakers and involved in discussing various resolutions put forward by FCSS programs from across the Province. FCSSAA West Central Regional meetings Members of the Red Deer & District FCSS Board and the Administrative staff attended the West Central Regional meetings, and participated in working groups who identified pressing social issues in their communities, which was then summarized as feedback to the Province. Gina Armstrong participated on the FCSSAA Provincial Board of Directors as the West Central Region’s representative. Aboriginal Community Council Society Dissolution Red Deer & District FCSS Board members and administration supported the Aboriginal Community Council Society Board through a dissolution process. One-time FCSS Funded Projects - During the fall of 2009, the Red Deer & District FCSS Board released additional funding to the community in the form of one time grants. $185,709 was approved to fund 30 projects in the Red Deer and District FCSS region. FCSS Provincial Outcomes Administrative staff continued to work with FCSS funded agencies in developing and preparing evaluation plans for reporting back on program outcomes.
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Funded Category Children and youth
Agency
Program(s)
2009
2010
Amount
Amount
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Innisfail
Penhold In-School Mentoring
$23,000
$23,700
Central Alberta Refuge Effort
Immigrant Youth Program
$25,100
$25,860
Emergency Shelter
Child Support Program
$75,000
$77,250
Chinook’s Edge School Division Red Deer Public School Division
Family School Wellness Program Family School Wellness Program
$74,900 $41,000
$77,150 $42,230
Family Services of Central Alberta
Infant/Preschool Wellness Program
$83,100
$85,600
Bowden Play & Learn Society
Bowden Playschool
$1,900
$2,720
Delburne Playschool Society
Delburne Playschool
$3,000
$3,090
Central Alberta Women’s
Elnora Playschool Society
Elnora Playschool
Red Deer Child Care Society
School Age Child Care Program
Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre Foundation Adults
Seniors
Canadian Mental Health Association
49th Street Youth Shelter
$2,200
$2,615
$50,000
$50,000
$23,700
$24,420
Big Brothers Big Sisters
$129,300
$133,180
Boys and Girls Club
$167,400
$172,430
Community Outreach Services
$89,000
$91,670
Education Program
$55,778
$57,450
Parkland Youth Homes
Walk-in Clinic
$52,000
$53,560
Central Alberta Women’s
Rural Cooperative Kitchen
Outreach
Rural Outreach Program
Village of Delburne Village of Elnora
$8,250
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$16,900
$25,910
Meals on Wheels
$3,692
$3,800
Meals on Wheels
$640
$480
Red Deer Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels
$65,000
$80,000
Family Services of Central Alberta
Home Support Program
$167,000
$172,010
$261,800
$269,660
Golden Circle Senior Resource Family
Centre
Outreach Social Services
Loan Circle - Community Capital
Financial Education Program
Crisis Centre
Family Services of Central Alberta Central Alberta Refugee Effort
$38,220
$49,400
Education Program
$126,300
$140,700
Education and Volunteer Programs
$124,600
$128,350
Counseling Program
$180,000
$185,400
$61,350
$63,200
Immigrant Family Program
Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Community Development
Society for Health and Housing
Aboriginal Family Support
City of Red Deer
Community Facilitators
Red Deer Native Friendship Society
$42,000
-
$230,000
$236,900
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$42,006
$72,000
$74,160
Spirit of the Urban Aboriginal Community
Community Information and
Information and Referral Services
Referral Society (CiRS)
Volunteer Red Deer
$59,000
$60,770
Town of Bowden
Bowden Community Worker
$21,000
$21,630
Village of Delburne
Delburne Community Worker
$17,000
$22,000
Village of Elnora
Elnora Community Worker
$13,737
$16,000
Town of Penhold
Penhold Community Worker
$54,500
$56,135
Red Deer County
West County Community Worker
$21,400
$26,000
Red Deer County
Springbrook Community Worker
$12,600
$17,000
Red Deer County
Community Facilitator
$86,000
$88,580
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Agency FAMILY
Amount
Project Micro & Social Enterprise Development Incubator
Community Capital Family Services of Central Alberta CHILDREN & YOUTH Bowden Grandview School Chinook's Edge School Division Chinook's Edge School Division
$5000
Building Stronger Families
Community Capital Community Capital Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Parkland Youth Homes Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre The Crisis Centre Town of Penhold COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Central Alberta AIDS Network Society
$16,000
Friends For Life Creating Sustainable Active Leadership Family School Wellness Program Community Circus Camp Fund Development Plan Financial Literacy on-line Expansion Habitat for Humanity Youth Volunteer Program Walk-in Staff at Lindsay Thurber High School B.O.N.D. 009 - Building on New Dynamics 2009 Youth Retreat Educator - Elementary School Age Penhold Youth Club
$700 $7,500 $2,625 $5,000 $11,000 $2,545 $1,000 $8,500 $1,500 $3,400 $3,000
CAANS Organizational Capacity Building
$4,800
Strengthening CAIWA's Governance Model
$4,000
Central Alberta Immigrant Women's Association Community Information & Referral Society Family Services of Central Alberta Parkland Youth Homes
Information and Referral Services Enhancement Family and School Together Program Professional Development and Resources
$29,688 $7,200 $2,500
Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre The Crisis Centre
Strategic Planning Professional Development
$10,000 $3,545
The Leadership Centre of Central Alberta
Developing a Community of Leadership Practitioners Volunteer Appreciation Night
$6,750 $5,000
Village of Elnora SENIORS Parkland Foundation ADULT Central Alberta AIDS Network Society Central Alberta Refugee Effort Family Services of Central Alberta Parkland Youth Homes Parkland Youth Homes
Bowden and Penhold Resident Enhancement
$5,000
Nightreach - Night Outreach Project "Learning Together" Caregiver Support group Advertising and Promotion of Walk-In Clinic Upgrade and replace media/video equipment
$6,066 $5,540 $5,000 $4,400 $3,500
St. Patrick's Community School The Crisis Centre
English as a Second Language Parent Outreach "No Means No" Campaign
Total of One Time FCSS Funded Projects
$3,750 $11,200 $185,709
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2009 & 2010 Red Deer & District FCSS Board of Directors & Social Planning Staff • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Board of Directors Pam Cosiatto, Citizen-at-Large (Chairperson 2009) Jack Roome, Citizen-at-Large (2009) Paul Piovesan, Citizen-at-Large (2009) Councillor Kathy Sitter, Town of Penhold (2009 & 2010) Councillor Lloyd Lane, Town of Bowden (2009 & 2010) Councillor Gina Armstrong, Village of Elnora (2009 & 2010) Mayor Bob Manning, Village of Delburne (2009 & Chairperson 2010) Councillor Gail Parks, City of Red Deer (2009) Councillor Buck Buchanan, City of Red Deer (2009 & 2010) Cory Stier, Citizen-at-Large (2009 & 2010) Councillor George Gehrke, Red Deer County (2009 & 2010) Councillor Reimar Poth, Red Deer County (2009 & 2010) Councillor Lorna Watkinson-Zimmer, City of Red Deer (2010) Margarita Bartolome, Citizen-at-Large (2010) Kevin Van Bussel, Citizen-at-Large (2010 Staff Scott Cameron, Social Planning Manager Linda Boyd, Social Planning Supervisor - Resource & Capacity Development Wendy Klassen, Social Planning Supervisor - Community Development (2009) Bonnie Stearns, Contracts & Agreements Specialist Christine Kenzie, Senior Administrative Assistant (2009) Sharon Watson, Senior Administrative Assistant (2010) Lori Baugh Littlejohns, Community Researcher Franklin Kutuadu, Community Researcher Jeremy Bouw, Community Facilitator Brian Einarson, Community Facilitator Amanda Ens, Community Facilitator Linda Healing, Community Facilitator (2009) & Social Planning Supervisor – Community Development (2010) Roxana Nielsen Stewart, Program Coordinator – Housing George MacLeod, Program Coordinator - FCSS
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Committee Members Linda Boyd Scott Cameron Pam Corsiatto
Position/ Organization Resource & Capacity Development Supervisor Social Planning Manager Chair, Red Deer and District FCSS Board
Christine Kenzie Wendy Klassen Lori Baugh Littlejohns George MacLeod Paolo Mancuso Tim Moorhouse
Senior Administrative Assistant, Social Planning Community Development Team Supervisor Community Researcher FCSS Program Coordinator Former Chair, Red Deer and District FCSS Board Director, Community Partnerships, Community Strategies and Support Division, Alberta Children and Youth Services, Government of Alberta Community Services Manager, Red Deer County Executive Director, Central Alberta Aids Network
Jo-Ann Symington Jennifer Vanderschaeghe
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