EFAN 2017/2018

Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society

FASD Service Network Program: Business Plan

Fiscal Year: 2017/2018 January 30, 2017

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Network Information

Network Information Network Name Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society Catchment Area The catchment area follows the Edmonton Capital Region boundaries and includes the following municipalities:

 five cities: Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove;

 one specialized municipality, Strathcona County, which includes Sherwood Park;

 three municipal districts: Leduc County, Parkland County, and Sturgeon County;

 ten towns: Beaumont, Bon Accord, Bruderheim, Calmar, Devon, Gibbons, Legal, Morinville, Redwater, and Stony Plain;

 four villages: Spring Lake, Thorsby, Wabamun, and Warburg;

 eight summer villages: Betula Beach, Golden Days, Itaska Beach, Kapasiwin, Lakeview, Point Alison, Seba Beach, and Sundance Beach;  four Indian Reserves for three First Nations: Alexander 134 of the Alexander First Nation, Stony Plain 135 of the Enoch Cree Nation, and Wabamun 133A and 133B of the Paul First Nation.

Is the Network incorporated under the Societies Yes EFAN 2017/2018

Act? Dani Curial: [email protected] 14, 12 Blackfoot Road Sherwood Park, AB T8N 4P4

Laurel Fitzsimonds: [email protected] 101, 1101 5 Street Nisku, AB T9E 2X3 Name of Banker Bissell Centre

10530 – 96 St Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6 Network Leadership Team/Chair Denise Plesuk: [email protected] Carol Tabone: [email protected] Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018

Vision for Coming Year

Our Vision A future free of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Our Mission Educating and supporting communities.

The Society has five priority areas in educating and supporting communities for a future free of FASD.

1. Supports and Services 2. Information and Education 3. Building Relationships

To provide individuals, families To provide access to information To nurture and maintain and communities with a range and resources while developing connections and of holistic supports and services and delivering evidence-based partnerships with that meet their needs across education and training communities, agencies, and the lifespan. opportunities to the community. all levels of government.

4. Advocacy 5. Research

To help create a voice for and To inform, participate, and with people impacted by an disseminate research and FASD. contribute to the development of best-practice interventions. EFAN 2017/2018

In describing what the Network plans to accomplish over the coming fiscal year it should be noted that many of the activities in the Network priority areas are continuous, and will be completed year by year, until such a time as they are deemed ineffective or not required. The Network will address FASD and work with the community in the following activities with the noted expected outcomes:

Supports and Services Activities:

 Survey individuals, families, and communities to determine current needs and gaps for persons impacted by FASD on a yearly basis.  Develop and implement a feedback process on client experiences.  Continue to offer referral support and links to community services through the Network Coordinator.  Continue to provide funding for supports for individuals and caregivers, assessment and diagnostic services, and prevention supports.  Develop a three-prong approach to providing supports and services to better address the complex needs and issues of the individuals and families impacted by FASD.  Provide case management consultations when requested.

Supports and Services Outcomes:

 Individuals, families and communities affected by FASD have coordinated access to supports and services that meet their needs. These include access to supports for individuals and caregivers, assessment and diagnosis services and prevention supports.  Individuals, families, and communities have knowledge of and access community resources.  Individuals, families, and communities have knowledge about FASD.  Individuals, families, and communities experience an increase in well-being.  Individuals and families experience a decrease level of stress and in increased ability to cope.  Interdisciplinary teams collaborate in informed approaches.  Clients are satisfied with their program involvement.  Supports and services are provided within a lens of understanding of trauma, child development, grief and loss, and gender-based analysis.

Information and Education Activities:

 Survey the community to determine education and training needs.  Make available a directory of FASD specific supports and services.  With community partners develop and deliver targeted education and training sessions to all sectors of the population.  Develop curriculum for sessions in trauma, child development, and grief and loss.  Develop information and training sessions in gender-based analysis plus.  Evaluate effectiveness of training and education opportunities and refine based on results.  Host targeted community initiatives/events to raise awareness of FASD information and prevention.  Develop information and education resources that can be cross-purposed across media platforms.  Develop and maintain a database of resources.  Develop and maintain the Society website and social media sites.

Information and Education Outcomes:

 The community has an increased knowledge about the effects of alcohol use in pregnancy.  The community has an increased understanding of FASD that includes caring for and supporting individuals with FASD. EFAN 2017/2018

 The community has an increased understanding of trauma, child development, grief and loss, and gender-based analysis.  There is a change in attitude/stigma attached to FASD.  A full range of resources (electronic and print) is available.  Service providers and programs integrate knowledge of FASD into their practices.  Service providers have the abilities to provide effective and holistic supports to individuals, families and communities impacted by FASD.  Government and service providers have an increased capacity to identify individuals with FASD, understand the unique needs and deliver and/or refer to appropriate services.

Building Relationships Activities:

 Develop and adjust as needed a communication strategy that aims to disseminate information and provide opportunities that facilitate relationship building. This will include an FASD Frontline Newsletter, monthly Society meetings, and continued improvement to website and social media design.  Host yearly an interagency resource fair.  Participate in and present at key events and conferences.  Provide avenues to create new and formalize existing partnerships.  Promote FASD awareness and prevention by engaging with all levels of government and the community.

Building Relationships Outcomes:

 New relationships and partnerships are expanded.  Existing relationships and partnerships are strengthened.  Mechanisms are in place to facilitate and encourage stakeholder and community engagement.  Effective lines of communication with stakeholders and policy makers are in place.  The profile of the Network at local, provincial, national and international levels is strong.  An increased number of initiatives, programs and service agencies are working to prevent FASD and support individuals and families impacted by FASD.

Advocacy Activities:

 Consult with municipal, provincial and federal governments on issues related to FASD.  Consult with stakeholders to enable individuals and families impacted by FASD to contribute to Society planning.  Establish targeted advisory groups of individuals and families impacted by FASD to inform and guide Society strategies.  Develop an advocacy tool for individuals and families impacted by FASD that will empower their communication of needs to government and service agencies.  In collaboration with stakeholders develop policy papers on issues related to FASD and the prevention of FASD.

Advocacy Outcomes:

 FASD is recognized as a public health matter that impacts all public sectors and broad policy.  FASD is recognized as a community issue that requires a community response. EFAN 2017/2018

 FASD is recognized as a disability that requires specific supports and services that are best practice and evidence based.

Research Activities:

 Apply appropriate evaluation tools to assess effectiveness of Society funded supports and services.  Monitor current provincial, national and international resources and information, including research, and distribute broadly via communication channels.  Respond where necessary to provincial, national and international resources and information.  Provide forums where valid research is presented and the impacts on best practice are discussed.  Participate and contribute to research initiatives.

Research Outcomes:

 The Network activities are evaluated.  Research findings, including those from monitoring and evaluation systems, are used to inform Society strategic planning, services, and programs.  Stakeholders and the community have knowledge of and access to research and leading practice.

Our Vision

Over the next year, and adjusted from learnings as required in the coming years, the Network has prioritized two shifts in the work that we do at ground level. The first, is to create a three-prong approach to providing supports and services within the community. The second, in collaboration with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is the development and operation of a lifespan FASD assessment and diagnostic service. The micro social work will continue to effect change on an individual basis, working closely with persons to support them through their challenges. Meeting with individuals, families, and groups, people will be supported to identify and manage mental, emotional, physical, social, behavioural, and/or financial challenges that are negatively impacting their happiness and quality of life.

Over the past decade the Network has concentrated its support framework on one-to-one, long-term, mentorship services provided through community stakeholders. As a supports and services caretaker and often the first point of contact for people in need, EFAN is unable to adequately refer individuals and families to services in a timely manner, as most supports estimate a 9-month to 12-month wait until services can be accessed. This trend has resulted in many vulnerable persons not receiving immediate care and attention while in their pressing crisis. In responding to this challenge and to reduce access barriers faced by individuals, the Network has committed to implementing from a citizen-centered perspective creative ways to increase support capacity within the current fiscal budget.

Over the next year, the Network will employ a framework of care that provides a spectrum of services including, short-term intervention supports, long-term mentorship supports, and support group services. The differing levels of services provided within the model of supports will help to ensure that individuals with or suspected to have FASD receive the care that meet their needs in a timely and effective manner.

In viewing FASD as a lifespan disability and within the understanding that developmental growth and change occur during every part of life, the Network in collaboration with the Glenrose will examine and create a new model of assessment services that optimizes coordinated diagnostics throughout the lifespan from a single FASD assessment clinic in Edmonton. Currently, the Glenrose carries out this service through two separate, and independent clinics, one for pedaetrics and the other for adults over the age of 18. To better support persons suspected of having FASD and to ensure access to clinic services as needs within the lifecycle change, a joint clinic is required. Combining the EFAN 2017/2018 resources and expertise from both clinics under one roof will hopefully result in individuals and families manourvering through the process with ease and little wait.

As the visibility of the Network within the community has increased substantially over the years, the demand for prevention, assessment, and support services has continued to climb. In being responsive to the needs of the community with the changes to our FASD clinic and model of supports, the Network aims to increase our capacity in the provision of FASD services for the members of our community. In providing supports for this lifelong disability our long-term vision is to sustain all levels of programming available throughout the lifespan as community need indicates it is necessary.

As referral requests are received from the community, the Network will triage the FASD support requests to the appropriate Edmonton Fetal short-term community interventionalist housed with a Network agency Alcohol Network stakeholder.

The short-term interventionalist will provide immediate crisis support and community access to youth and adults Short-term while longer-term case management planning is sought from other FASD Interventionalist services.

Individuals will be supported to access FASD specific support groups provided through Network stakeholders. Long-term Support Group Indivduals whose needs and challenges Mentorship require long-term mentorship will be referred to the appropriate Network service.

Figure 1.0: Network support model for individuals with or suspected to have FASD.

Priorities and Actions

In alignment with and support to the Government of Alberta’s FASD 10-Year Strategic Plan, FASD Service Network Program Guidelines and Outcomes Based Management Plan, the Network has developed a strategic and operational blueprint of projects and activities for the upcoming and future years that fit within each of the FASD Strategic Pillars. The actions of the Network work towards achieving through measurable outcomes the FASD goals of the Alberta Government, the Network, and community. The FASD Strategic Pillars prioritized within this plan include:

1. Awareness and Prevention 2. Assessment and Diagnosis 3. Support for Individuals and Caregivers 4. Learning Organization

Changing community needs are identified bi-annually via strategic planning activities and subsequent documents (SWOT Analysis, Environmental Scan, and Community Needs Assessment). Outcomes of the Network funded support services are evaluated for effectiveness and highlight any needed shifts in service delivery. New and existing programs are appraised through the Network Contract Manager bi-annually to ensure that they are EFAN 2017/2018 compliant with their Service Level Agreements, and that their activities and deliverables continue to meet the needs of the community, those impacted by FASD, the Alberta FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.

The Network has prioritized the following:

1. Albertans who may be affected by an FASD have access to timely and affordable assessment and diagnostic services.

The Network has and will continue to increase the capacity of FASD Clinics to provide affordable and timely access to multidisciplinary diagnoses and assessments across the lifespan to individuals suspected of having a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. With direction and assistance through the clinic process, implementation of clinic recommendations and in partnership with Network member agencies, individuals and their families will have an enhanced understanding of how FASD impacts them and the services available in the catchment area. The Network is committed to providing sustained funding to the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and has committed to examining and implementing an all-ages FASD Clinic in collaboration with the Glenrose.

2. Individuals suspected or with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their families have coordinated access to supports and services based on their needs.

The Network will provide a variety of support services that include but are not limited to short-term intervention, long-term mentorship, support groups, respite, and education and resources to individuals and families. Organized access through Network member agencies to services assist to reduce the impact and presence of secondary disabilities associated with an FASD, increase client and family understanding of the disorder, and ensure lifelong seamless service provision. The Network Coordinator will provide centralized referral support for services and information to the community.

3. Alcohol use during pregnancy is eliminated, preventing the profound personal and societal cost of an FASD.

The Network will actively participate in Nancy Poole’s Level 1 and 2 Model of Prevention with its work through the FASD Prevention Conversation: A Shared Responsibility. With the efforts of the Prevention Conversation Facilitator, health and social service workers will be provided the tools to screen and intervene for alcohol use in pregnancy appropriately and effectively. Resource and knowledge dissemination through the Prevention Facilitator, Network activities, and Network and Prevention Conversation social media sites will ensure that youth, women of child-bearing age, their partners, and communities are aware of the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and the community resources available for those who may be concerned about alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The Network will continue to involve itself in the Prevention Conversation Evaluation Committee and Youth Project for the upcoming year.

The Network will sustain Level 3 and 4 Prevention efforts through funding Parent-Child Assistance Programs within the catchment area. Culturally sensitive support services for women with alcohol and related issues, and care for women to develop or maintain healthy changes pre and post pregnancies, will support women to have alcohol free pregnancies and reduce the births of children at risk of having a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

4. The community understands that alcohol use during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which can be prevented through abstinence, and has an understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and the associated issues.

Through social media enhancements, website design, resource development, public awareness and education initiatives, and marketing, the Network will increase the understanding, knowledge, and capacity of agencies, caregivers, and individuals to support persons suspected or with FASD, while systematically promoting attitudes of acceptance and understanding. Active participation with the ‘FASD, The Prevention Conversation, A Shared Responsibility’, will increase the knowledge and capacity of service providers to support women and their families EFAN 2017/2018 to make healthy choices in their pregnancies and increase community awareness of the effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

5. Stakeholders collaborate to develop and mobilize knowledge based on research and best practice to continuously transform Alberta’s FASD system to achieve outcomes and goals.

Sustaining the FASD Service Network Program remains a critical issue for the Network. Maintaining and enhancing the initiative and Society over time requires a combination of non-financial resources from the initiative and broader community. Required internal resources include leadership from the Network, access to technical expertise, and the existence of strong administrative and financial management systems. Building strong internal structures such as fiscal management, bylaws, and governance processes to ensure the Network demonstrates soundness to the FASD Service Network Program and the community requires personnel such as a Network Coordinator, Contract Manager, and Banker. A strong infrastructure within the Network and community has allowed the Network to learn from past and present experiences and adapt to the ever-changing circumstances and environment.

To build upon the existing capacity of the Network to address identified gaps and needs within the community it is essential to expand the visibility of the Network within the broader scope of non-profit and human services agencies with the intention of recruiting new and diverse talent. The engagement of new membership benefits the Network as a whole by developing and strengthening new and existing partnerships. A natural outgrowth of the work is the building and supporting of a myriad of different leaders and experts with diverse demographic backgrounds within the field of FASD. Membership of the Network determines the shared goals, priorities, and implementation strategies to achieve them while the strategic focus also determines the partners. This interrelationship continues to assemble effective and cooperative associations.

Business Priorities and Rationale

Bi-annually the Network performs a Community Needs Assessment, SWOT Analysis, and Environmental Scan. Combined with monthly community engagement through Society and Supports and Services meetings, the needs of the community, as well as what is working well and what is not, are aptly identified throughout the year.

Business Priority Rationale

The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum Families have historically been the central source of of services for individuals and families across the lifespan. emotional, financial and social support for at-risk Services will result in: children, youth, and adults. The rapidly changing role of families combined with external factors such  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience as time constraints and financial pressures have improvement in their wellbeing. often resulted in severed community and family ties  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience for those impacted by an FASD, as highlighted improvement in their wellbeing. within the Network Environmental Scan. Due to this  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report trend the Network has prioritized a three-prong satisfaction with the services received. approach to supports that includes, short-term intervention, long-term mentorship, and support Girls Empowered and Strong, Elizabeth Fry Society, groups. The spectrum of services provided will assist support group. individuals and families to address crisis, reconnect those impacted by an FASD with social support McDaniel Youth Program, Catholic Social Services, systems, and facilitate the accomplishment of self- short-term intervention, long-term mentorship, determined goals through hands on assistance. support group. Community stakeholder consultations have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services, Bissell Centre, continued to identify waitlist times and lengths as a EFAN 2017/2018

short-term intervention. challenge. Short-term intervention supports will be created from existing program staffing compliments Open Arms, Unlimited Potential Community and will serve youth and adults suspected of having Services, long-term mentorship. FASD in addressing current crisis issues while referrals to FASD mentorship programs and support FASD Resource Worker, Metis Nation of Alberta, group connections are made. long-term mentorship. The process of mentorship is defined by a sustained, Bridges Program, Leduc County, short-term close developmental relationship between a mentor intervention, long-term mentorship, support group. who is more experienced and mentee. Mentorship promotes a strength based approach that supports FASD Respite Program, Kids Kottage/Elves, respite, the mentee to concentrate on positive aspects of support group. their life rather than negative influences. Through continued strategic planning the Network has FAS TRACS, CASA, short-term support identified mentorship programs as an essential service required for all individuals impacted by an First Nations Mental Health and Addictions, CASA, FASD throughout their lifespan. long-term mentorship. The necessity of culturally sensitive FASD support Hope Terrace, Bissell Centre, long-term mentorship, services on-reserve continues to be an identified support group. gap by the communities themselves and the Network Needs Assessment. Programs and supports must be developed alongside and with the communities that have requested them to ensure an explicit focus and competence in working within Indigenous culture.

The Network Needs Assessment continues to identify a shortage of services for families that address the various needs of children impacted by an FASD. Due to the complex conditions associated with children impacted by FASD families often experience elevated levels of stress and parental burnout. To maintain and enhance the stability of the family unit there is a primary need to provide an ongoing network of supports, education, and resources. This support results in a better understanding of the child’s functioning, strategies for behaviours, and adapting home and school environments, while simultaneously connecting with parents to other families living through similar experiences.

Prevention initiatives are developed and delivered using a The Network Needs Assessment identifies the collaborative and cooperative approach that result in the continued need for culturally sensitive targeted and following system and client outcomes: indicated prevention services and public awareness and prevention campaigns within the catchment  PCAP program are available across Alberta and area. Current P-CAP programs are able to meet the meet the community needs. demand from the community for intensive supports  Participants know that FASD is caused by that address the needs and issues facing women alcohol use during pregnancy. who are pregnant (or up to six months post-partum)  Participants develop the intention to eliminate and who are using drugs and alcohol. EFAN 2017/2018

alcohol use during current and future pregnancies.  Secondary disabilities experienced by individuals with an FASD are reduced.  Subsequent births of children with prenatal exposure to alcohol by women who have used substances while pregnant are reduced.  Program participants experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Children of program participants experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Program participants report satisfaction with the program and complete the three-year term.

First Steps (Catholic Social Services) Prevention Conversation Project

Albertans have access to timely and affordable There continues to be very few centers and teams multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic services across providing multi-disciplinary FASD assessments for the lifespan that result in clients and/or caregivers having children. Current clinical services for individuals an increased understanding of how FASD affects them, the under the age of 18 are unable to accommodate the supports and services available to them in the community, increasing wait-list demands (currently children may and are referred to post assessment supports that meet be on a waitlist for up to two years) and are their needs. inadequate for smaller municipalities and rural areas as the services are located in the urban center FASD Pediatrics Clinical Services (Glenrose of Edmonton. The Network will continue to fund Rehabilitation Hospital) additional assessment services through the FASD Adults Clinic (Glenrose Rehabilitation Glenrose Pediatrics FASD Clinic and strengthen Hospital) collaborations/partnerships with clinic staff to assist and ease the diagnostic process where possible.

The Network will create the infrastructure required to plan In response to understanding what the community FASD programs and services based on a collaborative and Network members most value about the approach with mechanisms in place to facilitate stakeholder Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society engagement and information sharing. Access to training, and current opportunities and challenges for resources, and evaluation results will inform Network offering a high quality system of supports and activities, supports and services and strategic planning. services, the essential role of organizational support positions have been highlighted. To ensure Network Coordinator (Catholic Social Services) compliance with the FASD Service Network Program Network Contract Manager (Contract position) Guidelines the Network will continue to employ a Network Banker (Bissell Centre) Network Coordinator, Network Contract Manager, and Network Banker. Collectively these positions will ensure community needs are assessed, supports and services are deepened and expanded, visibility and leadership of and within the Network continues to grow, and fiscal responsibility.

Non-support related actions and activities are listed in the Vision for The Coming Year section.

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2017 – 2018 Budget

Agency/Program Budget Allocation 1. Bissell Centre: Banker $59,699.00 2. Bissell Centre: FASS Program $60,765.00 3. Bissell Centre: Hope Terrace $290,400.00 4. CASA: FasTracs $51,801.00 5. CASA: First Nation Mental Health & $336,000.00 Addictions Program 6. Catholic Social Services: First Steps Program $202,389.00 7. Catholic Social Services: McDaniel Youth $502,759.00 Program 8. Catholic Social Services: Network $108,109.66 Coordinator 9. Elizabeth Fry Society: Girls Empowered and $37,312.00 Strong Program 10. Glenrose: FASD Adult Clinic $390,000.00 (HEALTH GRANT) 11. Glenrose: FASD Children’s Clinic $87,417.00 12. Glenrose: FASD Children’s Clinic $50,000.00 (HEALTH GRANT) 13. Kids Kottage/Elves: FASD Respite Program $111,936.00 14. Leduc County: Bridges Program $219,607.00 15. Metis Nation of Alberta: Resource Worker $62,897.00 16. Unlimited Potential: Open Arms Program $554,901.69 17. Julie Mann: Contract Manager $5,331.00 18. Network Development $10,000.00 19. Prevention Conversation Project $80,000.00 TOTAL $3,221,324.35

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Grant Application Tables

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 1 From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) Bissell Centre, Banking Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Services From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning X Business Priority and The Network will create the infrastructure required to plan FASD programs and Rationale services based on a collaborative approach with mechanisms in place to facilitate stakeholder engagement and information sharing. Access to training, resources, and evaluation results will inform Network activities, supports and services and strategic planning. In response to understanding what the community and Network members most value about the Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society and current opportunities and challenges for offering a high-quality system of supports and services, the essential role of organizational support positions have been highlighted. Network Action The Network will contract banking services with the Bissell Centre is order to Description ensure fairness, openness, and transparency in its fiscal management processes thus ensuring accountability to the AB FASD Service Network program and community stakeholders. Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #5, FASD Learning Organization  System Outcome 5.1  Priority Actions for Outcome 5.1.5.1: Improvement to Network Operations Key Activities,  Monitor program and Network expenditures. implementation  Complete a Network bi-annual expenditures to-date schedule B. timeframes and  Complete an Annual Financial Return for as required by the Alberta alignment with Corporate Registry. Operating Grant  Complete an annual audited financial statement. Policies (OGP) Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: The Network action aligns with the required approaches and practices within Strategic Pillar #5 that require the Networks to continuously improve their operations and ensure fairness, openness, and transparency in our system processes to support accountability to both funders and stakeholders. Evaluation This action is evaluated by the Network on a quarterly basis to ensure:  Expenditures are tracked by budget-line items and are recorded as they occur.  Expenditures are tracked not only by inputs, but are also linked to services and materials purchased, and to the activities they support.  High-quality financial reports are linked to budgets and consistently used for management decisions, including allocation of resources. Service Delivery Current Partners: Bissell Centre EFAN 2017/2018

Partners

Budget Allocation $59,699.00

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Grant: Service category: Level 2 Prevention (Safe Conversation) Action #: 2 Network Action: From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Bissell Centre, FASS Services (e.g. PCAP) Program Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis

From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will fund a short-term crisis intervention position to work with adults Description with or suspected to have FASD. The staff will support individuals and address immediate crisis needs for up to 3-months, while connecting individuals to other community resources, FASD support groups, and if required, long-term FASD mentorship. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: 4.1.10 (p. 56) CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.1 and 4.3  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.6 Key Activities,  Meet with Bissell Centre administrators to develop a detailed position job implementation description and reporting template. Timeframe: Completed May 2017 timeframes and  In collaboration with Bissell Centre, develop and implement parameters alignment with around the roles and responsibilities of the position. Timeframe: Operating Grant Completed: May 2017 Policies (OGP)  Disseminate to community stakeholders, position description and contact information. Timeframe: May 2017  As a collalborative team, meet with the crisis intervention staff and Bissell Centre to discuss progress and any issues that have been encountered on a monthly basis.  Crisis Intervention worker will provide short-term (up to 3-months) support for adults with or suspected to have FASD in order to address immediate crisis issues and concerns.  Crisis Intervention worker will assist individuals to access other community supports, FASD support groups, and if required long-term FASD mentorship services.  Provide ongoing funding for the position.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. The action specifically addresses the Alberta Health’s FASD System Review recommendations on financial management supports and continuity of care. Evaluation The FASS program contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Bissell Centre Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 0 be served Target: 100

Budget Allocation $60,765.00

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Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 3 From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) Bissell Centre, Hope Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Terrace From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network with fund the staffing compliments at Hope Terrace, a 24-hour FASD Description supportive, permanent, living apartment for men and women who require significant supports to maintain their housing. Staffing will provide one-to-one mentorship, mental health and addictions support, cultural access, support groups, and facilitate access to other community services. Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: 4.1.4.3 (p. 56) CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.1 And 4.3  Priority Actions for Outcome 4.1.4: Integrated Housing Supports  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.6  Priority Actions for Outcomes 4.4.1, 4.6.1 Key Activities,  Provide stable housing to 29 adults with FASD in an apartment complex implementation with trained staff and 24 hour supervision. timeframes and  The supportive housing complex will provide a range of supports, alignment with including but not limited to, one-to-one mentorship and support groups. Operating Grant  Staffing will provide service coordination to the residents, assisting them Policies (OGP) to access other supportive community services.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices and specifically addresses the Alberta Health’s FASD System Review recommendations on social housing as a priority, supervision and transportation to community activities, financial management supports, continuity of care, and full scope of practice. Evaluation Hope Terrace contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract EFAN 2017/2018

Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. As per the FASD Service Network Program grant requirement, Hope Terrace is completing an independent program evaluation. The evaluation activities focus on providing relevant information to decision-makers about needed program changes, determine impact of services on residents, and provide decision-relevant information for purposes of future program replication. Service Delivery Current partners: Bissell Centre Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 29 be served Target: 29

Budget Allocation $290,400.00

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 4 From Human Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) CASA, FasTracs Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Program From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will continue to fund the FasTracs program with CASA. FasTracs Description provides short-term mental health and behavioural support for children (aged 3 – 18) who have a diagnosis of (or query of) FASD along with emotional, psychological, and/or behavioural problems. This group is designed to promote mental well-being and to enhance functioning through the development and implementation of practical strategies that can be adapted to the home, school, and/or community settings. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: 4.1.12 (p. 57) CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.1, 4.2, 4.3  Priority Actions for Outcome 4.1.12  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.5, 4.6  Priority Actions for Outcomes 4.4.1, 4.5.1, 4.6.1 Key Activities,  Continue to fund the FasTracs program with CASA. implementation  Prepare sensory profiles on children impacted by FASD. timeframes and  Educate the caregivers and children impacted by FASD of sensory needs. alignment with  Recommend strategies and activities for optimal functioning and support Operating Grant the implementation for strategies within the home. Policies (OGP)  Collect data according to requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices and meeting the requirements for funding. Evaluation FasTracs contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: CASA Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 10 be served Target: 10

Budget Allocation $51,801.00

EFAN 2017/2018

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 5 Network Action: From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention CASA, First Nations Services (e.g. PCAP) Mental Health and Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Addictions From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will fund the First Nation Mental Health and Addiction program. The Description program will engage with First Nations communities regarding mental health supports for those with FASD that meet the needs of the community and make available health supports for individuals with or suspected to have FASD in First Nations Communities. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.1, 4.2, 4.3  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.5, 4.6  Priority Actions for Outcomes 4.4.1, 4.5.1, 4.6.1 Key Activities,  The Network will provide funding to CASA for the First Nations Mental implementation Health and Addictions program. timeframes and  Develop relationships and establish partnerships with First Nations alignment with communities in the Network catchment area. Operating Grant  Work collaboratively to understand the unique needs and preferred Policies (OGP) outcomes of the communities.  Develop a working relationship with communities and together develop a plan for service delivery that meets the needs of the communities.  Education and training – provide information related to children’s mental health and clinical skills.  Mentoring and coaching – supports intentional skill development in the workplace, facilitated by the relationship between the mentor and learners.  Consultation – provides advice/input or an alternate perspective at the request of a practitioner. Activities include case consultations.  Direct mental health care services – for children and youth with FASD and their families, living in aboriginal communities that lack mental health services that meet their needs.  Evaluate FASD mental health supports and/or progress toward achieving mental health supports in First Nation communities.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, Penelope, FASD Serice Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. Evaluation The First Nations Mental Health and Addictions program will begin to contribute data to ORS and provides the Network with quarterly narrative reports. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. As per the FASD Service Network Program grant requirement, CASA is completing an independent program evaluation. Service Delivery Current Partners: CASA Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 0 be served Target: 10

Budget Allocation $336,000.00 EFAN 2017/2018

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 6 Network Action: From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention X Catholic Social Services (e.g. PCAP) Services, First Steps Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis

From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and Prevention initiatives are developed and delivered using a collaborative and Rationale cooperative approach that supports Level 3 and Level 4 prevention strategies. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding to the First Steps Program. The program provides Description intensive supports to women for three years, who are pregnant, or up to six- months post-partum, and struggle with substance abuse issues. Alignment with FASD- The Network actions aligns with 2.4.1.1.2 (p. 52) and 2.5.1.1 (p. 53) CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #2: Prevention  System Outcome 2.4, 2.5  Priority Actions for Outcome 2.4.1, 2.5.1  Client Outcome 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 Key Activities,  The Network will provide funding to the First Steps program with Catholic implementation Social Services. timeframes and  The program will provide one-to-one support to the target population to alignment with ensure basic needs of program participants are met. Operating Grant  Through mentorship address addiction issues. Policies (OGP)  Connect program participants to and advocate for access to community resources.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, Penelope, FASD Serice Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #2, Level 3 and 4 Prevention’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. The action specifically promotes Alberta Health’s System Review Recommendation of trauma-informed care and harm reduction that provides clients with increased access to services. Evaluation First Steps contributes data to both ORS, Penelope, and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Catholic Social Services Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 29 EFAN 2017/2018

be served Target: 29

Budget Allocation $202,389.00

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 7 Network Action: From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Catholic Social Services (e.g. PCAP) Services, McDaniel Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Youth Program From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will fund the staffing compliments of the McDaniel Youth Program. Description The program provides mentorship supports to youth ages 14 – 19, who have FASD, through short-term crisis intervention, support groups, and long-term one-to-one mentorship. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network actions aligns with 4.1.3.1 CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4: Supports for individuals and caregiver  System Outcome 4.1, 4.3  Priority Actions for Outcome 4.1.3.1 and 4.1.10  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Key Activities,  The Network will provide funding to the McDaniel Youth Program. implementation  The program will connect participants to and advocate for community timeframes and resources. alignment with  The program will provide a spectrum of services that includes, short-term Operating Grant crisis intervention, support groups, and long-term mentorship supports. Policies (OGP)  The program will promote healthy social interactions through the provision of social and recreational activities.  The program will advocate for and find suitable housing and employment options for participants.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services Team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. The action specifically promotes Alberta Health’s System Review Recommendation of supervision and transportation to community-based activities, financial management supports, and continuity of care. Evaluation The McDaniel Youth Program contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Catholic Social Services Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 58 be served Target: 58

Budget Allocation $502,759.00

EFAN 2017/2018

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) From Human Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Action #: 8 Services (e.g. PCAP) Network Action: Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Catholic Social Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Services, Coordinator From Health Caregivers 60 % Service category: Organizational Learning X 40 % Business Priority and The Network will create the infrastructure required in order to plan FASD programs Rationale and services based on a collaborative approach with mechanisms in place to facilitate stakeholder engagement and information sharing. Access to training, resources, and evaluation results will inform Network activities, supports and services and strategic planning. In response to understanding what the community and Network members most value about the Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society and current opportunities and challenges for offering a high quality system of supports and services, the essential role of organizational support positions have been highlighted. Network Action The Network will provide funding to Catholic Social Services to support the position Description of Coordinator for the Network. The Coordinator is tasked with ensuring that all activities and approaches of the Network align with the FASD Service Network Program Operating Grant Policies and Strategic and Operational Plan, while meeting the needs of the communities within the catchment area. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network actions aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #5: The FASD Learning Organization  System Outcome 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  Ongoing Actions for Outcome 5.1.5.1, 5.1.8.1, 5.2.9.1, Key Activities, The Coordinator will: implementation  Facilitate all Network operations and fulfill FASD Service Network timeframes and Program requirements. alignment with  Participate on Committees and Councils at the local, regional, and Operating Grant provincial levels. Policies (OGP)  Plan and host collaborative Network and community meetings.  Develop and revise Network documents: SWOT, Needs Assessment, Environmental Scan, Bylaws, and all reporting requirements.  Develop and moderate all social media Network sites and Network communication.  Disseminate training and education materials to the community.  Monitor program expednitures and fiscal responsibility.  Provide a centralized referral point.

Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: The Network action aligns with the required approaches and practices within Strategic Pillar #5 that require the Networks to continuously improve their operations and ensure fairness, openness, and transparency in our system processes to support accountability to both funders and stakeholders. Evaluation This action is evaluated by the Network on a bi-annual basis to ensure:  Alignment with Alberta’s FASD CMC Strategic and Operational Plan.  Alignment with Operating Grant Policies.  Accountability to the Program Administration Policies and Program Operation Requirements. Service Delivery Current Partners: Catholic Social Services Partners Budget Allocation $108,109.66

EFAN 2017/2018

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: Action #: 9 (Safe Conversation) Network Action: From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Elizabeth Fry Society, Services (e.g. PCAP) Girls Empowered and Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Strong Support Group From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding to the Girls Empowered and Strong Program. The Description program supports teenage girls, ages 13 – 17 who have FASD, to address the many issues facing them and become empowered to make strong and positive choices for their futures. The goal of the program is to provide young women with the skills and knowledge they need to make healthy life choices, thereby preventing future involvement in the criminal legal system. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4: Supports for individuals and caregiver  System Outcome 4.1, 4.3  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.6  Priority Actions for Outcomes 4.4.1, 4.6.1 Key Activities,  The Network will provide funding to the Girls Empowered and Strong implementation Program. timeframes and  The program will provide weekly support group workshops to participants alignment with in school settings. The workshops will cover a range of topics including, Operating Grant healthy relationships, addictions, peer pressure, healthy sexuality, Policies (OGP) bullying, dating violence, shoplifting, and other important issues.  Provide an after school drop in program once a week.  Provide one-to-one mentorship support to participants.  Provide referrals to community agencies and resources.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. The action specifically promotes Alberta Health’s System Review Recommendation of supervision and transportation to community-based activities, financial management supports, and continuity of care. Evaluation The Girls Empowered and Strong Program contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 40 be served Target: 40

Budget Allocation $37,312.00

EFAN 2017/2018

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Action #: 10 Grant: (Safe Conversation) Network Action: Glenrose From Human Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Rehabilitation Services (e.g. PCAP) Hospital, Adult FASD Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis X Clinic Service category: Supports for Individuals and From Health X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide access to Albertans for timely and affordable Rationale multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic services across the lifespan that result in clients and/or caregivers having an increased understanding of how FASD affects them, the supports and services available to them in the community, and are referred to post assessment supports that meet their needs. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding to the Adult FASD Clinic with the Glenrose Description Rehabilitation Hospital. The Glenrose will provide assessment and diagnostic services to adults suspected of having FASD. Alignment with FASD- The Network actions aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #3: Assessment and Diagnosis  System Outcome 3.1, 3.2  Client Outcome 3.3 Key Activities,  The Network will provide funding to the Adult FASD Clinic. implementation  Complete multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic services for adults. timeframes and  Provide results and recommendations to individuals. alignment with  Link individuals with community partner who provide interventions and Operating Grant support services. Policies (OGP)  Act as a resource to the community regarding FASD.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #3, Assessment and Diagnosis’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. Evaluation The Adult FASD Clinic contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 45 be served Target: 45 EFAN 2017/2018

Budget Allocation $390,000.00

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Action #: 11 Grant: (Safe Conversation) Network Action: Glenrose From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Rehabilitation Services (e.g. PCAP) Hospital, Pediatric Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis X FASD Clinic Service category: Supports for Individuals and From Health Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide access to Albertans for timely and affordable Rationale multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic services across the lifespan that result in clients and/or caregivers having an increased understanding of how FASD affects them, the supports and services available to them in the community, and are referred to post assessment supports that meet their needs. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding to the Pediatric FASD Clinic with the Glenrose Description Rehabilitation Hospital. The Glenrose will provide assessment and diagnostic services to children and youth suspected of having FASD. Alignment with FASD- The Network actions aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #3: Assessment and Diagnosis  System Outcome 3.1, 3.2  Client Outcome 3.3 Key Activities,  The Network will provide funding to the Pediatric FASD Clinic. implementation  Complete multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic services for adults. timeframes and  Provide results and recommendations to individuals. alignment with  Link individuals with community partner who provide interventions and Operating Grant support services. Policies (OGP)  Act as a resource to the community regarding FASD.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #3, Assessment and Diagnosis’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. Evaluation The Pediatric FASD Clinic contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Partners EFAN 2017/2018

Number of clients to Baseline: 12 be served Target: 12

Budget Allocation $87,417.00

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Action #: 12 Grant: (Safe Conversation) Network Action: Glenrose From Human Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Rehabilitation Services (e.g. PCAP) Hospital, Pediatric Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis X FASD Clinic Service category: Supports for Individuals and From Health X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide access to Albertans for timely and affordable Rationale multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic services across the lifespan that result in clients and/or caregivers having an increased understanding of how FASD affects them, the supports and services available to them in the community, and are referred to post assessment supports that meet their needs. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding to the Pediatric FASD Clinic with the Glenrose Description Rehabilitation Hospital. The Glenrose will provide assessment and diagnostic services to children and youth suspected of having FASD. Alignment with FASD- The Network actions aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #3: Assessment and Diagnosis  System Outcome 3.1, 3.2  Client Outcome 3.3 Key Activities,  The Network will provide funding to the Pediatric FASD Clinic. implementation  Complete multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic services for adults. timeframes and  Provide results and recommendations to individuals. alignment with  Link individuals with community partner who provide interventions and Operating Grant support services. Policies (OGP)  Act as a resource to the community regarding FASD.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #3, Assessment and Diagnosis’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. Evaluation The Pediatric FASD Clinic contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network staff. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the EFAN 2017/2018

funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 10 be served Target: 10

Budget Allocation $50,000.00

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 13 Network Action: From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Kids Kottage/Elves, Services (e.g. PCAP) FASD Respite Program Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis

From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding for the FASD Respite Program. Elves Special Description Needs Society and the Kids Kottage Foundation have formed a cooperative association to provide an FASD Respite Care Program to support families with children affected by FASD. The program is site-based for children between the ages three and eight years old. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: 4.2.2 (p. 57) CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.2 and 4.3  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Key Activities,  Provide funding to the FASD Respite Program. implementation  Provide site-based respite services for a maximum of six hours of respite timeframes and per week for each child. alignment with  Provide referrals to diagnostic and assessment clinics. Operating Grant  Provide parenting skills and development enhancement through the Policies (OGP) Stepping Stones Triple P programs and parent support groups.  Provide a structured environment and consistent routines to program participants that encourage learning of coping strategies and social skills.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. Evaluation The FASD Respite program contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Kids Kottage, Elves Special Needs Society Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 33 be served Target: 33

Budget Allocation $111,936.00

EFAN 2017/2018

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 14 From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) Leduc County, Bridges Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Program From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding to the Bridges Program with Leduc County. Description Bridges is a long-term mentorship program that provides supports to adults with or suspected to have FASD that are living in urban centers, and rural/remote locations within the county boundaries. The program provides support for three years to help stabilize the lives of affected persons, and their families, and aims to teach and model daily life management skills. Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: 4.1.10 (p. 56) CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.1 and 4.3  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.6 Key Activities,  Provide funding for the staffing compliments with the Bridges Program of implementation Leduc County. timeframes and  Connect program participants to and advocate for access to community alignment with resources. Operating Grant  Provide one-to-one support to ensure basic needs of program participants Policies (OGP) are met.  Assist participants to address addictions and parenting issues.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. The action specifically addresses the Alberta Health’s FASD System Review recommendations on supervision and transportation to community-based activities, financial management supports, and continuity of care. Evaluation The Bridges program contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded EFAN 2017/2018

position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Leduc County Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 25 be served Target: 25

Budget Allocation $219,607.00

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: Action #: 15 (Safe Conversation) Network Action: From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Metis Nation of Services (e.g. PCAP) Alberta, FASD Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Resource Worker From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding for the FASD Resource Worker with the Metis Description Nation of Alberta. The Resource Worker will support and encourage healthy development and community connections for children, youth, adults, and families impacted by FASD through culturally sensitive, one-to-one mentorship supports. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.1 and 4.3  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Key Activities,  Provide funding for the FASD Resource Worker with the Metis Nation of implementation Alberta. timeframes and  Connect program participants to and advocate for access to community alignment with reosurces. Operating Grant  Provide one-to-one culturally sensitive supports to children, youth, adults, Policies (OGP) and families to ensure basic needs are met.  Assist CFS staff to develop cultural and concurrent plans for program participants and ensure issues associated with FASD are taken into considersation.  Provide referrals to FASD assessment and diagnostic services.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. The action specifically addresses the Alberta Health’s FASD System Review recommendations on financial management supports, supervision and transportation to community-based activities, and continuity of care. Evaluation The FASD Resource Worker contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Metis Nation of Alberta Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 20 be served Target: 20

Budget Allocation $62,897.00

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Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 16 From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) Unlimited Potential, Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Open Arms Program From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and X Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network will provide coordinated access to a spectrum of services for Rationale individuals and families across the lifespan. Services will result in:  Individuals suspected or with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Caregivers of individuals with an FASD experience improvement in their wellbeing.  Individuals and caregivers receiving support report satisfaction with the services received. Please see the ‘Business Priorities and Rationale’ section of the Business Plan for a full description. Network Action The Network will provide funding to the Open Arms Program with Unlimited Description Potential. Open Arms mentors provide culturally sensitive supports to adults with FASD who may, or may not, be parenting. The program is designed to address the everyday problems and system barriers that individuals with FASD face and provides hands-on assistance to access services and supports. Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: 4.1.10 (p. 56) CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #4  System Outcome 4.1 and 4.3  Client Outcome 4.4, 4.6 Key Activities,  Provide funding for the staffing compliments of the Open Arms Program implementation with Unlimited Potential. timeframes and  Connect program participants to and advocate for access to community alignment with resources. Operating Grant  Provide one-to-one mentorship to ensure basic needs of program Policies (OGP) participants are met.  Advocate for and find suitable housing and employment options for participants.  Collect data according to the requirements of ORS, FASD Service Network Program, and the Network.  Actively participate on the Network and Supports and Services team. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: This action enhances all the practices listed under ‘Strategic Pillar #4, Supports for Individuals and Caregivers’, utilizing all of the required approaches and practices, and meeting the requirements for funding. The action specifically addresses the Alberta Health’s FASD System Review recommendations on financial management supports, supervision and transportation to community-based events, and continuity of care. Evaluation The Open Arms Program contributes data to both ORS and the Network, and provides quarterly narrative reports to the Network. Bi-annually the Network Contract Manager conducts a Service Quality and Compliance Review on the EFAN 2017/2018

funded position. The program will utilize the Alberta’s FASD Evaluation Surveys and Templates as provided by the Alberta FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Unlimited Potential Partners Number of clients to Baseline: 69 be served Target: 69

Budget Allocation $554,901.69

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 17 From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) Julie Mann, Contract Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Manager From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning X Business Priority and The Network will create the infrastructure required to plan FASD programs and Rationale services based on a collaborative approach with mechanisms in place to facilitate stakeholder engagement and information sharing. Access to training, resources, and evaluation results will inform Network activities, supports and services and strategic planning. In response to understanding what the community and Network members most value about the Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society and current opportunities and challenges for offering a high-quality system of supports and services, the essential role of organizational support positions have been highlighted. Network Action The Network will contract Julie Mann in the position of Network Contract Manager. Description The position, possessing the necessary competencies and capacity, will ensure and demonstrate accountability of service providers to Network Service Level Agreements. EFAN 2017/2018

Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #5, FASD Learning Organization  System Outcome 5.1  Priority Actions for Outcome 5.1.5.1, 5.2.9.1 Key Activities,  Provide funding for the Contract Manager position with Julie Mann. implementation  Administer written Service Level Agreements with funded service timeframes and providers. alignment with  Review and approve written agency renewal applications. Operating Grant  Ensure programs and services funded by the Network comply with Policies (OGP) appropriate privacy legislation and have non-profit status.  Provide oversight by ensuring service providers are compliant with their written Service Level Agreements by directly enforcing agreement provisions.  Complete bi-annually the ‘Service Quality Review and Compliance’ check with funded service providers. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: The Network action aligns with the required approaches and practices within Strategic Pillar #5 that require the Networks to continuously improve their operations and ensure fairness, openness, and transparency in our system processes to support accountability to both funders and stakeholders. Evaluation This action is evaluated by the Network on a quarterly basis to ensure:  Records are up-to-date and accessible to the Network.  ‘Service Quality Review and Compliance’ checks and documents are completed and submitted to the Network. Service Delivery Current Partners: Julie Mann Partners Budget Allocation $5,331.00

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Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 18 From Human X Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) Network Development Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning X Business Priority and The Network will create the infrastructure required to plan FASD programs and Rationale services based on a collaborative approach with mechanisms in place to facilitate stakeholder engagement and information sharing. Access to training, resources, and evaluation results will inform Network activities, supports and services and strategic planning. In response to understanding what the community and Network members most value about the Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society and current opportunities and challenges for offering a high-quality system of supports and services, the essential role of organizational support has been highlighted. Network Action The Network will utilize allocated funds to sustain and enhance stakeholder Description collaborations and partnerships by facilitating engagement and information sharing. The mobilization of knowledge and resources will help to ensure Alberta’s FASD Service Network Program continues to achieve its outcomes and goals. Alignment with FASD- The Network action aligns with: CMC’s S&O Plan  Strategic Pillar #5, FASD Learning Organization  System Outcome 5.1  Priority Actions for Outcome 5.1.5.1, 5.2.9.1 Key Activities,  Plan and host monthly Network and Support and Services meetings. implementation  Develop and host community engagement activities throughout the year. timeframes and  Sustain and enhance all social media sites associated with the Network. alignment with  Collect and disseminate training and education materials to agencies and Operating Grant community members. Policies (OGP)  Review and amend Network communication plans, file management systems, and strategic plan. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: The Network action aligns with the required approaches and practices within Strategic Pillar #5 that require the Networks to continuously improve their operations and ensure fairness, openness, and transparency in our system processes to support accountability to both funders and stakeholders. Evaluation This action is evaluated by the Network on a quarterly basis to ensure:  Expenditures are tracked by budget-line items and are recorded as they occur.  Operations of the Network meet the needs and demands from the community, the Network, and FASD Service Network Program. Service Delivery Current Partners: Network Membership and Board Partners Budget Allocation $10,000.00 EFAN 2017/2018

Service category: Level 1 Prevention (Awareness) X FASD-CMC Service category: Level 2 Prevention X Grant: (Safe Conversation) Action #: 19 From Human Service category: Level 3 and 4 Prevention Network Action: Services (e.g. PCAP) FASD Prevention Service category: Assessment/Diagnosis Conversation Project From Health Service category: Supports for Individuals and Caregivers Service category: Organizational Learning Business Priority and The Network prioritizes the prevention of FASD through in-person and online Rationale engagement to all persons and communities. The FASD Prevention Conversation Project will engage all targeted populations and help to build awareness and understanding of FASD and create opportunities for safe discussions to occur. This work aligns with the FASD prevention supports (Level 3 and 4) that are provided. Network Action The Network will contract FASD prevention facilitators to provide FASD prevention Description conversations to youth, women, partners, communities, and professionals in person and through social media platforms. The project will continue to focus on Level 1 and 2 of the 4-level model of prevention. Alignment with FASD- The Network actions aligns with: 2.1.1.1 CMC’s S&O Plan Key Activities, The Project will: implementation  Engage with youth, women of childbearing years, partners, and timeframes and communities in FASD prevention Conversations through formal alignment with presentations and information dialogues. Operating Grant  Engage medical, health, and social service staff in FASD Prevention Policies (OGP) Conversations.  Develop and maintain the FASD Prevention Conversation online platforms.  Maintain accurate records of progress within the project.  Participate in evaluation activities related to the project. Alignment with Operating Grant Policies: The Network action aligns with the FASD-CMC Action Plan #4 (enhanced provincial service delivery), bullet 1 (coordination of services), GBA+, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Recommendation #33, UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Articles 7, 21, 23, and Valuing Mental Health Rec #13 (share information), bullet e (collaboration with Indigenous peoples). Evaluation This action is evaluated by the Network on a bi-annual basis to ensure:  Alignment with Alberta’s FASD CMC Strategic and Operational Plan.  Alignment with Operating Grant Policies.  Accountability to the Program Administration Policies and Program Operation Requirements. Service Delivery Current Partners: All Network stakeholders and communities. Partners Budget Allocation $80,000.00

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Priorities for Additional Funding

The Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society makes considerations for additional funding opportunities on an annual basis at the Network Annual Strategic Planning Day. Through community supports and services audits, which include Network Needs Assessment, monthly community consultations at Network meetings (which provide an opportunity for stakeholders and partners to address the gaps in service) and participatory appraisals from service providers the Network has developed the following funding priorities:

 Enhancement of currently funded programs and services to ensure quality of life increments are guaranteed to Service Network Program funded agencies.  Enhancement of FASD respite services to include children ages 8 – 17.  Development of community-based mentorship programs for children and youth ages 8 – 13.  Development of FASD specific life coach programming within current FASD services to support life skill development.  Enhancement of mentorship programs serving all individuals (regardless of age) who are impacted by a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Current FASD programs cannot meet the demand from the community for one-to-one support services. Programs currently have long wait lists and while agencies are examining ways to triage clients who are in need there remains demand for all FASD mentor services especially long-term care.  Enhancement and development of supportive housing programs and mental health and addictions treatment specifically for individuals with FASD.