ANNUAL REPORT
2011-12
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SUPPORT HOPE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.
ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S AID FOUNDATION
1.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
2.
MESSAGE FROM CHAIR AND PRESIDENT
3.
DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION
3.
CIBC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
3.
LYNN FACTOR AND SHELDON INWENTASH
3.
EVENTS
4. TIMELINE 6.
PREVENTION
7.
EDUCATION
8.
ENRICHMENT
9.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & FOUNDATION STAFF
$6.1 M We funded over $6 million in life-changing and innovative programs across the country last year.
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CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
The CHILDREN’S AID FOUNDATION funds programs that give Canada’s most vulnerable children hope for a promising future. A massive number of children in Canada are at risk and need our help. Many suffer in poverty, while others have been victims of abuse and neglect. A staggering 76,000 of them live in foster homes or a residential facility. The Children’s Aid Foundation derives almost all of our funding from donors and corporations. We bridge the gap between what the government provides and what these children need to heal and become healthy adults. We believe that all children deserve the joys of a safe and nurturing childhood, as well as access to the means necessary to fulfill their potential. Working with child welfare agencies across the country, we fund Canada’s most innovative programs and services in the following areas: • Prevention programs that aim to develop healthy families and strengthen communities by attempting to stop problems before they start • Education programs that support promising futures by keeping kids in school and preparing them for a life after care • Enrichment programs that help children and youth build skills, confidence and character through sports, recreation, arts and culture
Financial Highlights YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2012
2012
2011
Donations and Special Events
7,543,691
7,324,455
Net Investment Income
1,208,321
905,836
Rental Income
489,024
472,020
Transferred to Endowment Funds/Trust Funds
377,979
239,428
Contributions to External Endowment Fund
600,000
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*Audited Financial Statements may be obtained from the Foundation Office.
“Our children deserve more” Since 1979, the Children’s Aid Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of Canada’s most vulnerable children and youth by raising funds and supporting initiatives committed to giving them skills and hope for a promising future. We believe that every child deserves to be safe and free from abuse. We believe every child deserves a good education. And we believe every child deserves to enjoy sports, culture and the arts – to choose recreational and cultural activities that enrich their lives. These are all components that can enhance self-esteem and boost self-confidence. They serve to strengthen character and give them the ability to deal with the numerous life challenges they’ve been presented. In the past year, the Foundation granted close to $5.7 million for innovative prevention, enrichment and education programs across the country. Here are a few examples: • More than 2,100 children and youth from 15 communities across Canada received support to stay in school. • We awarded 260 scholarships and bursaries to students pursuing a post-secondary education. • Refugee children received treatment for trauma associated with displacement from war-torn countries. • We helped over 200 youth develop the life skills they’ll need as they graduate from care and transition to life on their own. • We distributed $180,000 from the inaugural Spark Gala to three child welfare agencies in support of recreation and enrichment programs for children in care. None of this would be possible without the support of our donors, corporate partners and volunteers – and we are truly grateful. But so much more remains to be done. Over the next few years, we will be putting our efforts toward doubling our impact on the lives of the children and youth the Children’s Aid Foundation serves. We aim to increase the prevention programs we support, which help children heal and strengthen families. We aim to increase the education supports we provide, which help youth learn better and stay in school longer. And we aim to significantly enhance and expand the enrichment opportunities we provide, which promote a well-rounded life for children and youth in the child welfare system. Our goal is to massively increase our fundraising goals with the intent to double our revenue over the next 3 to 5 years. Under the leadership of a strong team of dedicated board members and enthusiastic staff, and with the help of our generous supporters, we believe we can accomplish these ambitious objectives. As Canada’s leader in child welfare philanthropy, we feel we have set a high standard of excellence since our founding in 1979. But while we have had many successes, and have helped over one million kids, there will always be more children that need our support to live healthy, safe and productive lives. Our mission is to build a brighter future for these children and youth in need, because when you change their future, you change the future of our community and our world. Our children deserve more – and we look forward to continuing to make a difference, one child at a time.
Joseph C. Canavan Chair of the Board
CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Through its Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption awards grants to agencies to hire adoption professionals who implement child-focused recruitment programs aimed at moving children out of foster care into permanent, loving adoptive homes. The Children’s Aid Foundation has distributed over $1.6 million from Wendy’s Wonderful Kids since 2006 and currently manages 5 sites with 5 recruiters Canada-wide. 71 children have been adopted so far through these grants.
CIBC Children’s Foundation Every year, on “Miracle Day” in December, CIBC’s wholesale banking employees and participating CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors donate their fees and commissions to the Miracle Fund to help kids in need. Over $2.9 million has been granted to the Children’s Aid Foundation since the Fund’s inception, providing over 8,000 kids with a miracle of their own. CIBC has also been a generous supporter and sponsor of Children’s Aid Foundation fundraising events, particularly the Teddy Bear Affair, contributing an additional $1 million over the last 20 years.
Lynn Factor and Sheldon Inwentash Lynn Factor and Sheldon Inwentash have been outstanding supporters of the Children’s Aid Foundation for many years, and have also generously endowed the Factor & Inwentash Bursary Fund, which allows youth exiting care to afford a post secondary education and build themselves brighter futures. They have been regular patrons of the Children’s Aid Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Teddy Bear Affair, serving as Honorary Chairs in 2011.
EVENTS
$1.5 M
TEDDY BEAR AFFAIR
$400,000 SPARK GALA
$150,000
JOE CARTER CLASSIC
$240,000
WOMEN’S GOLF CLASSIC
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The Children’s Aid Foundation employs a number of strategies to raise funds for and promote awareness of our activities. Key special events, celebrations and milestones are highlighted below in our “year-in-review” timeline. WOMEN’S GOLF CLASSIC $240,000
2011
SPARK GALA $400,000
The first Spark Gala raised funds to allow children and youth to make a multi-year commitment to athletic, artistic, cultural and recreational programs of their choice.
SOLD OUT AGAIN! This tournament attracted senior women executives who entertain clients, recognize their top performers and raise funds for Canada’s most vulnerable children and youth.
RECOGNITION NIGHT
260 students starting or continuing their post secondary education Scholarship awards were presented to youth in post-secondary education and awards of distinction given to outstanding philanthropists.
MAY / / / / / / / / / / / / / / JUNE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / AUG / / / / / / / / / / / / / / SEPT / / / / / / / / / / / / / / OCT / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / NATIVE CHILD & JOE CARTER CLASSIC FAMILY SERVICES GOLF TOURNAMENT OF TORONTO $150,000 POW WOW HELD Avid golfers were paired with top name celebrities, including WITH SUPPORT from the world of sports FROM FOUNDATION stars and entertainment, for a day of charitable fund raising and entertainment.
SCOTIABANK MARATHON $36,000 • 523 receiving graduation awards through Scotia Stay in School program • 648 children & youth received Stay in School Awards
EVERYONE IS TALKING
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It only took three years to become the premier golf tournament in North America, thanks to: Gordie Howe, Bo Jackson, Julius Irving, Charles Barkley and a host of others.
The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon raised more than $3.6 million for 89 local charities, among them the Children’s Aid Foundation.
CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
TEDDY BEAR AFFAIR $1.5 M The Teddy Bear Affair is the Foundation’s signature special event for fostering awareness of and raising important funds for our programs.
NATIONAL CHILD DAY NOVEMBER 20TH Canada’s national “Child Day” commemorated the United Nations’ adoption of two landmark resolutions concerned with the human rights of all children and youth.
OVER 1,000 CHILDREN AND YOUTH RECEIVING TUTORING HELP ACROSS THE COUNTRY
CIBC MIRACLE DAY Every December, CIBC’s wholesale banking employees and participating CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors donate their fees and commissions to help kids in need.
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SCOTIABANK TRADING DAY In February, all Scotiabank agency commissions on institutional equity trades made that day are donated to charities supporting children and young people across the country
NOV / / / / / / / / / / / / / / DEC / / / / / / / / / / / / / / FEB / / / / / / / / / / / / / / MAR / / / / / / / / / / / / / / APR / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / JJ BEAR/RONA JJ Bear sales help Ontario youth in foster care through an established RONA scholarship fund that is managed by the Children’s Aid Foundation.
JJ BEAR — CHEQUE RONA presented the Foundation with a cheque for nearly $30,000 from the 2011 JJ Bear scholarship campaign.
SPARK CHEQUE PRESENTATION The Foundation made presentations totalling $180,000 at a ceremony at the Foundation’s offices in March to three Toronto-based child welfare agencies.
CORSAGE PROJECT HOLIDAY SEASON CELEBRATION The Holiday Season Celebration brought together 500 foster children and their families for a fun-filled day of entertainment, games, lunch and an appearance by Santa!
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CORSAGE PROJECT
The Corsage Project collects donated dresses, accessories and makeup from fashion sponsors so 250 Ontario girls can have an elegant prom experience.
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SELECTED IMPACTS
256
personal needs grants for children and youth
259 health and well-being expenses
45
children found adoptive homes through Wendy’s Wonderful Kids
Some of our partners in prevention programming: CH ILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF TORONTO RBC NEW BEGINNINGS: NATIONAL DIVERSITY FUND FOR CHILDREN SUN LIFE FINANCIAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FUND WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF CANADA YOUTH IN CARE CANADA CENTRE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING SERVICES
$2.3
MILLION GRANTED IN 2011-12 FOR PREVENTION 6
PREVENTION
871
children helped in 2011-12
The programs we fund help to develop healthy families and strengthen communities. They equip children and youth with the tools and resources they need to heal and grow. ADOPTION AND FOSTERING SUPPORT Our programs help develop strong and loving homes to help children and youth to heal from trauma. Grant examples: • Adoption from foster care programs • Foster parent recruitment and retention programs • Training for foster and adoptive parents • Youth-led sensitivity training for foster parents, child welfare agencies and social workers CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT We fund programs that directly support families, communities and youth leaving care at age 18. Grant examples: • Housing support for former crown wards • Mentoring and assistance for new Canadians and refugees • Community programs in critical neighbourhoods • Household essentials for needy families and youth involved with child welfare agencies HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Our support programs fill the gap between what governments fund and what the children and their families need. Grant examples: • Dentistry • Prescriptions • Vision care and corrective lenses • Addiction and mental health services • Individual and family counselling
CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
EDUCATION
2,567
children helped in 2011-12
We help children and youth realize their own potential and to build a brighter future for themselves through education. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SUPPORTS We fund programs to help children and youth served by child welfare agencies stay in school and succeed. Our programs include: • Tutoring fund • Stay in School awards • Graduation awards • Education-related expenses • The innovative Toronto Ambassador School, for youth not successful in a traditional classroom setting POST SECONDARY SUPPORTS We help former youth in care living independently without family supports to pursue post secondary education. Grant examples: • Scholarships • Bursaries • Technology Fund • Opportunity awards • Education Support fund LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT We help youth develop the life skills they need to graduate from care and transition to a secure life on their own. Grant examples: • Financial literacy programs, which teach the basics of debt, credit banking and saving • Programs which introduce youth to the concepts and realities of post secondary education • Support groups in youth resource centres Canada-wide • Transition to independence programs
SELECTED IMPACTS
152
108
40
17
scholarships
graduation awards
bursaries
technology and opportunity awards
627
students helped since inception of the post secondary support program Some of our partners in education programming: SCOTIA CAPITAL STAY IN SCHOOL AWARDS PROGRAM PAPE ADOLESCENT RESOURCE CENTRE BMO FINANCIAL GROUP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PACIFIC COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE RANCH EHRLO SOCIETY HALIFAX REGION CHILDREN’S AID FOUNDATION CENTRE JEUNESSE DE MONTREAL
$1.3
MILLION GRANTED IN 2011-12 FOR EDUCATION 7
SELECTED IMPACTS
347
children and youth received sport and recreation funds
116
grants for arts and cultural activities
74
educational enrichment activity grants
Some of our partners in enrichment programming: CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF TORONTO CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF TORONTO JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICES NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF TORONTO CIBC MIRACLE FUND JAMES D. PATTERSON ARTS FUND
$1.7
MILLION GRANTED IN 2011-12 FOR ENRICHMENT 8
ENRICHMENT
11,618
children helped in 2011-12 The programs we fund help children and youth build skills, confidence and character through sports, recreation, arts and culture. SPORTS AND RECREATION We help children and youth get involved and stay active. Activity examples: • Enrolment fees and lessons • Equipment and travel costs • Sports, such as baseball, basketball, hockey, gymnastics, swimming • Summer camps ARTS AND CULTURE We make it possible for children and youth to exercise personal creativity and learn about their cultural heritage. Activity examples: • Dance, art and music lessons • Drama and theatre • Instruments and art supplies • Language and heritage classes LIFE EVENTS We help children and youth benefit from the same significant life experiences as their peers. Activity examples: • School trips and travel costs for special family events • Celebrations of educational successes and milestones • Prom outfits from the Corsage Project • Holiday celebrations • Christmas gifts for needy families
CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
2011 - 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph C. Canavan, Chair Corporate Director
John Gagliano President, St. Joseph Print
Andrea Bolger Head, Business Financial Services RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Karen Hall Vice President, Human Resources Private Client Group, BMO Financial Group
Paul Clark President and CEO, TD Auto Finance & Executive Vice President, TD Bank Group
Barry Hildred Corporate Director
Laura Dottori-Attanasio Global Head, Corporate Credit Products CIBC Andrew W. Dunn, FCA Vice-Chair of the Firm, Chair of the Client Cabinet, Deloitte Lynn Factor, O.Ont., B.A.A.S.S., M.S.W, LL.D Child Witness Advocate Boost Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Laura Curtis Ferrera Head of Marketing & Communications Banking and Financial Services Group Macquarie Private Wealth Inc.
Peter H. Lee, Past Chair Managing Director, Ontario Region CIBC Wood Gundy Brian Mergelas Corporate Director Peter Nowlan Chief Commercial Officer, Molson Coors Jan Sampson Vice President, Special Projects, CI Financial Canada Terry Walsh President & Managing Partner Gryphon Investment Counsel Len Gamache, CFRE President, Children’s Aid Foundation
2011 -2012 FOUNDATION STAFF Len Gamache, CFRE President Enza DiBenedetto Director, Finance and Administration Mridula Joyner, CFRE Director, Development Marcus Parmegiani, MA, PMP Director, Strategic Partnerships and Marketing
Kamal Ali Igor Bubic Wendy Chan Katharine Chen Danielle Dewar Jane Durno Niki Gastis Rebecca Green David Grieco Tanya Huq Shahriar Ravit Kadosh Carmel Kinder Lesley Liddle Alex Morosovskiy Kathleen Reichelt Yolanda Van Cooten Susan Yoksimovich Joan Zulueta 9
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