Notice of Meeting of the Town of Okotoks Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 7:00 P.M

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE OKOTOKS RECREATION CENTRE BOARD ROOM

A AGENDA

A.1 Call to Order A.2 Additions/Deletions/Changes A.3 Adoption

Recommendation: That the agenda be adopted as presented/amended.

B MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

B.1 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes held September 7, 2016 Encl. 1

Recommendation: That the minutes of the FCSS Advisory Committee Meeting held September 7, 2016 be adopted as presented.

C NEW BUSINESS

C.1 7:05 P.M.: Little Free Libraries Presentation – Tessa Nettleton C.2 2017 Family and Community Support Services Regional Funding Application and Report Form Encl. 2 C.3 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Power of Prevention Conference Attendance Encl. 3 C.4 Round Table Discussion  Thank You to Retiring FCSS Advisory Committee Members - P. Rockley and J. Wilson.

Recommendation: That items C.1 to C.4 be received as information.

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D REPORTS

D.1 Councillor update – K. Heemeryck D.2 Community Wellness Manager Report – D. Posey D.3 Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts Youth Representatives – R. Carlson/B. Fegan

Recommendation: That items D.1 to D.3 be received as information.

E CORRESPONDENCE

E.1 Draft Resolutions for the 2016 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) Encl. 4 E.2 The Role of Regional Representatives on the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) Board Encl. 5 E.3 2016 Power of Prevention Conference Program Encl. 6

Recommendation: That items E.1 to E.3 be received as information.

F NEXT MEETING DATES  November 2, 2016  December 7, 2016  January 18, 2017 – 5:30 p.m. Funding Presentations  January 19, 2017 – 5:30 p.m. Funding Presentations  January 20, 2017 – 5:30 p.m. Funding Presentations *tentative

G ADJOURNMENT

Recommendation: That the meeting adjourn at ______p.m.

UNADOPTED MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF OKOTOKS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 IN THE OKOTOKS MUNICIPAL CENTRE COUNCIL CHAMBER

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Paula Rockley, Chair PRESENT Councillor Ken Heemeryck Reilly Carlson Ashley Dreger Becky Fegan Lynnea Knight Jaclyn Wilson

STAFF PRESENT Debbie Posey, Community Wellness Manager Sian Anderson, Recording Secretary

A AGENDA

A.1 Call to Order

Chair Rockley called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

A.2 The agenda was amended by removing item C.1 7:05 P.M.: Little Free Libraries Presentation – Tessa Nettleton and reordering items C.2 and C.3 to C.1 and C.2.

A.3 Adoption

MOTION: By J. Wilson that the agenda be adopted as amended. Carried Unanimously

B MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

B.1 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Committee Minutes – June 1, 2016

MOTION: By L. Knight that the minutes of the FCSS Advisory Committee Meeting held June 1, 2016 be adopted as presented. Carried Unanimously

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee Unadopted Minutes – September 7, 2016 Page 2 of 3

C NEW BUSINESS

C.1 United Way Capacity Building Grant Presentation – Tim Moorhouse

Tim Moorhouse presented on the United Way/Okotoks Partnership Housing and Social Needs Assessment of Low Income Earners.

C.2 Round Table Discussion

The Committee discussed their observations on youth engagement in Okotoks.

MOTION: By L. Knight that items C.1 and C.2 be received as information. Carried Unanimously

D REPORTS

D.1 Councillor Update – K. Heemeryck

Councillor Heemeryck reported on Council activities including the Universal Cart Program, spray park expansion, and construction on Veterans Way.

D.2 Community Wellness Manager Report – D. Posey

D. Posey, Community Wellness Manager, reviewed the report.

D.3 Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts Youth Representative – R. Carlson

R. Carlson reported on activities at the Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts including counselor groups for students and ongoing construction.

MOTION: By R. Carlson that items D.1 to D.3 be received as information. Carried Unanimously

E CORRESPONDENCE

E.1 Family and Community Support Services 2016 Achievement Awards E.2 2016 Power of Prevention Conference E.3 Call for Resolutions for 2016 Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) E.4 Letter from Ken Dropko E.5 Alberta National Mentoring Symposium Youth Forum application 2016

MOTION: By J. Wilson that items E.1 to E.5 be received as information. Carried Unanimously

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee Unadopted Minutes – September 7, 2016 Page 3 of 3

F NEXT MEETING DATES  October 5, 2016  November 2, 2016  December 7, 2016

G ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: By J. Wilson that the meeting adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Carried Unanimously

Paula Rockley, Chair Sian Anderson, Recording Secretary

Family and Community Support Services Note: form reset cannot be undone Foothills Region 2017 Application due: ☐ Funding Application and ☐ Annual Report November 30, 2016

FCSS REQUEST AMMOUNTS Black High MD of Turner Other Diamond River Foothills Okotoks Valley Sources Total FCSS Request FCSS Received (actual)

1. AGENCY INFORMATION Agency Name:

Project Name:

Project Contact:

Contact Phone:

Executive Director:

Email:

Website:

Mailing Address:

Fiscal Agent/Name and Address (if required):

2. ORGANIZATION TYPE Alberta Societies Act Registration Number: Charitable Number (if applicable): Government Agency (if applicable): Other (please specify):

Please provide a brief overview of your agency. For example, its mission, mandate, history, etc. (200 words): 3. PROJECT OVERVIEW Project/Program Title:

Use this section to explain, in your own words, the project or program and why it is important. Please include a relevant anecdote or example, if applicable (300 words):

4. PROGRAM LOGIC MODEL Statement of Need: Identify the social issue the program is intended to address. What evidence do you have that this need exists? (300 words)

Target Audience: Who is served by this program? (300 words)

Outcome/Impact: Summarize the ideal impact your program will have on the community and/or your target participants. (300 words)

Strategy: How are you going to address the issue identified? What are the actions/steps/activities? (300 words)

Rationale: Why will your strategy achieve your desired outcomes? What evidence do you have that this strategy will work? Provide examples of similar program models if available (300 words).

Inputs/ Required Resources: Outline the specific resources required to implement the program (staff, volunteers, funding, materials, equipment, etc.). Include additional financial details in the budget sheet provided below. (300 words)

Partners: Identify your program/project partners and the resources they will contribute to the project. (300 words)

Report: Was your above outlined strategy implemented as planned? Why or why not? What changes were made? Why? (300 words)

5. OUTPUTS Please use the shaded gray areas for reporting at the end of the project/program.

5.1 ANTICIPATED OUTPUTS Anticipated Number: Black High MD of Okotoks Turner Total Diamond River Foothills Valley Anticipated # preschoolers (0-6 years) Anticipated # children (7-12 years) Anticipated # youth (13-17 years) Anticipated # adults (18-64 years) Anticipated # seniors (65+ years) Total individual participants per community

Anticipated community presentations/events Anticipated # of Volunteers Anticipated # of Volunteer Hours

5.2 ACTUAL OUTPUTS Actual Number: Black High MD of Okotoks Turner Total Diamond River Foothills Valley Actual # preschoolers (0-6 years) Actual # children (7-12 years) Actual # youth (13-17 years) Actual # adults (18-64 years) Actual # seniors (65+ years) Total individual participants per community

Actual community presentations/events Actual # of Volunteers Actual # of Volunteer Hours

5.3 ANTICIPATED TARGET GROUP PERCENTAGES Who is the focus/target group for your project/program? Please report your anticipated percentages below: % Children/Youth % Seniors % Families % Community Development % Adults

5.4 ACTUAL TARGET GROUP PERCENTAGES Who was the focus/target group for your project/program? Please report your actual percentages below: % Children/Youth % Seniors % Families % Community Development % Adults

6. OUTCOMES AND MEASUREMENT 6.1 DEFINE MEASUREMENT TOOLS Outline the measurement tool(s) you will use to gauge the project/program success, (i.e.: survey, observation, interview)

Measurement Tool Measured pre and post Measured post-program program only ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

6.2 PROVINCIAL OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Please refer to the Provincial Priority Measures Bank when developing project/program measurement tools and outcomes. Please use the shaded gray areas for reporting at the end of the project/program.

Example: Outcome: Indicators: Measures: People learn/gain skills that Participants report feeling As a result of [insert name], I am better build resilience and increase better able to cope with at handling whatever comes my way. coping. challenges in life.

Provincial outcome alignment: Individual Outcome #1 - Individuals experience personal well being Indicator alignment/number: Individual indicator - Resilience Measures Bank number: PM2

Outcome 1 Outcome: Indicators: Measures:

Provincial outcome alignment: Indicator alignment/number: Measures Bank number: Number completing this measure: Number reporting a positive change:

Outcome 2 Outcome: Indicators: Measures:

Provincial outcome alignment: Indicator alignment/number: Measures Bank number: Number completing this measure: Number reporting a positive change: 7. Stories: Please provide and anecdotal example of your program’s success and a photo, if available. (1000 words): 8. Continuous Quality Improvement: Was the program successful? Should this project/program continue? Why or why not? (300 words)

What improvements can be made to the project/program? (300 words)

What improvements can be made to your outcome measurement process? (300 words) 9. BUDGET: PRE-PROGRAM FCSS APPLICATION Please indicate the resources specifically needed for your outlined project or program and attach a copy of your organization's approved year-end financials. Municipal and/or total amounts may be reported. One application with all the relevant information may be submitted to multiple municipalities. 9.1 REVENUE - please indicate all sources of funding, fees for service, grants, etc. Black High MD of Okotoks Turner Other Diamond River Foothills Valley Sources Total Membership: Fee for Service: Other: Other: FCSS Amount Total Revenue 9.2 EXPENSES 9.2.a. Personnel Salaries and Wages: Staff Benefits: Travel and Subsistence Travel and Subsistence Volunteer Appreciation Other: Total Personnel: 9.2.b. Operations Rent and Utilities: Insurance: Phone: Other: Total Operations: 9.2.c. Administrative Expenses: Advertising and Promotions: Postage: Audit and Accounting Other: Total Admin: 9.2.d Other Expenses: Other: Other: Total Other Total Revenue: Total Expenses: Net (must equal 0):

Note: budget reset cannot be undone 10. ACTUAL EXPENDITURES: POST-PROGRAM FCSS REPORT Please indicate the resources specifically used for your outlined project or program and attach a copy of your organization's approved year-end financials. Municipal and/or total amounts may be reported. One application with all the relevant information may be submitted to multiple municipalities. 10.1 ACTUAL REVENUE - please indicate all sources of funding, fees for service, grants, etc. Black High MD of Okotoks Turner Other Diamond River Foothills Valley Sources Total Membership: Fee for Service: Other: Other: FCSS Amount Total Revenue 10.2 ACTUAL EXPENSES 10.2.a. Personnel Salaries and Wages: Staff Benefits: Travel and Subsistence Travel and Subsitence Volunteer Appreciation Other: Total Personnel: 10.2.b. Operations Rent and Utilities: Insurance: Phone: Other: Total Operations: 10.2.c. Administrative Expenses: Advertising and Promotions: Postage: Audit and Accounting Other: Total Admin: 10.2.d Other Expenses: Other: Other: Total Other Total Revenue: Total Expenses: Net (must equal 0):

Note: budget reset cannot be undone 11. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Please ensure the following documents are attached to your application/report: 1 List of current agency Board of Directors including name and board position. Please do not include any personal information (i.e. home phone, address, email, etc.). 2 Most recent audited financial statement (needed for both application and report).

12. DECLARATION Please submit completed and signed applications or reports by direct delivery, mail or email to the relevant municipal FCSS. Scanned signatures will be accepted; unsigned applications/reports will be returned. Application Declaration: I declare that all of the information in this application is accurate and complete, and that the application is made on behalf of the organization named with its full knowledge, and that it consents and complies with the requirements and conditions set out in the Family and Community Support Services Act and Regulation.

I acknowledge that should this application be approved, I will be required to enter into a funding agreement, on behalf of the aforementioned organization, which will outline the terms and conditions.

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Print name Authorized Signature

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Date

Report Declaration: I declare that all of the information in this report is accurate and complete, and that the application is made on behalf of the organization named with its full knowledge, and that it consents and complies with the requirements and conditions set out in the Family and Community Support Services Act and Regulation.

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Print name Authorized Signature

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Date

Conference Notes #1

Program Brochure and Registration The 2016 FCSSAA Power of Prevention conference program and registration is available on the FCSSAA website at www.fcssaa.org. Just click on “Registration is now open...” in the left hand column. Another click or two on the next page will get you to the conference program and on-line registration. If you have any trouble with registration, please contact BUKSA registration services; contact information is on the registration page.

Who Should Attend the Conference? FCSS board member and program delivery volunteers, program directors and staff, municipal council members are invited to attend our FCSSAA conferences - bring along as many delegates as you like! The conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for everyone interested in FCSS. This is the one time in the year when board members and councilors have an opportunity to chat with colleagues involved with FCSS programs throughout the province about topics of common interest, and successes and challenges of program delivery.

Resolutions Resolutions to be heard at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 24th will be forwarded to FCSSAA member programs in early October. FCSS boards or municipal councils are encouraged to discuss the resolutions prior to the AGM, so your delegates have a clear understanding of the perspectives you would like to support during the resolutions debate. If you have any questions about the resolutions, please contact Deb Teed at [email protected]. The deadline for submission of a resolution for the 2016 conference is September 24th.

Voting Delegates for the AGM All FCSS programs that are members in good standing of the FCSSAA are entitled to have two (2) voting delegates at our AGM. Remember to appoint two individuals who will be your voting delegates. You don’t need to submit the names in advance; however, all voting delegates must register prior to entering the AGM assembly hall. Upon registration, voting delegates will be given a voting card. An AGM

voting delegate registration table will be set up near the conference registration table.

Member in Good Standing/Membership Fees To be a member in good standing, attend the conference at the member rate and vote at the AGM, your 2017 FCSSAA membership fee must be paid by November 1, 2016. Membership renewal invoices were forwarded by e-mail in early September; if you didn’t receive your invoice, please contact Judy Macknee, at [email protected].

FCSS Regional Meetings - Electing Regional Representatives for 2017 Regional meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd at 2:45 p.m. We hope you’ll be able to attend your regional meeting as it’s the opportunity to meet with FCSS colleagues in your region, discuss resolutions and other issues relevant to your region, and elect your regional representative to the 2017 FCSSAA Board.

The “Role and Responsibility of Regional Representatives” is attached. Please ensure that prospective candidates for the position are made fully aware of the role, responsibilities and time commitment prior to putting their names forward to be a regional representative

Conference Subsidies Once again, a fund is available to subsidize conference attendance for smaller FCSS programs that are members of the FCSSAA and may not be able to send a representative to the conference and AGM. Subsidy application forms were distributed last week - if you didn't receive it or have any questions about the subsidy, please contact Deb Teed at [email protected]. Remember, the deadline is October 14th.

Silent Auction The Silent Auction at the 2015 Conference was such a success, we’re doing it again. Watch your Inbox for details about the silent auction and requests for items to auction off.

If you have any questions about the conference or the program, please contact Colleen Burton Ochocki at [email protected].

Look forward to seeing everyone at the 2016 FCSSAA Power of Prevention conference!

RESOLUTION NO: 2016-xx

TOPIC: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN FOR ALBERTANS

SUBMITTED BY: Okotoks Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee ______Community & Social Development, City of Lethbridge ______

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the FCSSAA advocate to the Government of Alberta to commit funding and support for all both municipalitiescommunities and their citizens to have the ability to access safe and affordable individuals to obtain affordable and subsidized housing options based on adequate housing stock, rent supplements, social/community housing options and further to remove the barriers to access fundingthat prevent some Albertans living with low incomes from residing in overcrowded, substandard, unsafe conditions or from being at risk of homelessness. .

RATIONALE The Government of Alberta is to be commended for taking steps to develop a Provincial Housing Strategy. There is clear evidence that access to secure and affordable housing increases the overall health and vitality of a community and is a key social determinant of health. There is also evidence that indicates that when people living with low incomes are safely Formatted: Not Highlight and securely housed, they are able to more fully participate in community life, maintain employment and children and families are more able to learn and develop in a healthier Formatted: Not Highlight environment. Formatted: Not Highlight

However However, there is an urgency in rural and urban communities for this an investment in housing of dollarsto be expedited. This urgency is based on the increasing need for housing and supports that help people secure and maintain their tenancy. must happen sooner, rather than later and barriers for accessing available funds must be removed. There is an urgent need for the Government of Alberta to increase transfer payments to communities/municipalities for the purpose of building, incentivizing communities, builders and developers to provide social, affordable and supportive housing to meet a spectrum of needs. and providing subsidized and affordable housing. Further, an intentional and collaborative thoughtful implementation strategy that that is fair and removes barriers for accessing available resourcesfunding must be part of any new funding strategy and partnership.

The most recent Municipal Block Funding for Affordable Housing occurred in 2007-9. Other funding has not been easy to access; grants too often have complex stipulations and barriers to submitting a successful application. Like mSince that time, many Alberta communities haves experienced significant growth; some at a rapid rate. For example, Okotoks has seen rapid growth over the past 15 years including a 46.7% growth rate from 2001 – 2006, 42% from 2006 – 2011 and 4-5% each from 2011 to 2015. The last grant transfer for housing was received in 2008 and has been spent. Other funding has not been easy to access; grants too often have complex stipulations and barriers to submitting a successful application.

Additionally it is Another concernalso important the eligibility criteria for community housing and rent supplements be evaluated and redesigned to be inclusive of all people living with low incomes. This includes for consideration i, for example, s the higsingle adults and couplesh number of adult singles and couples u under the age of 65 (without children) who are living with and are low low incomes. Currently, they are earners that are currently not eligible for communityaffordable housing or provincial rent supplements under the current criteria. People experiencing homelessness are also not eligible. More housing options and the availability of a Provincial rent supplement for single individuals and or couples without children needs to also be a priority for government.

Given the current economy, the number of people who are now unemployed and have lost their jobs over the past year . Theirwith and are running out of EI payments that are now coming to an end . , 2017 will likely be a difficult year. Municipalities,Rural communities and some larger urban communities will especially in rural areas, may struggle even more to provide ensure their citizens will have adequate access adequate andto affordable housing. As reliance on Alberta Works increases, an increase in the housing allowance is required as is the availability of community housing and a redesigned and realistic rent supplement program to support Albertans and prevent homelessness among individuals, families and youth. in this situation. for residents. Alberta Works reported an increase of over 20% in applicants applying for social assistance between December 2014 and December 2015, (as reported by Colleen Underwood, CBC News Posted: Feb 29, 2016). Until more units of affordable housing are available in rural communities there is a need for Alberta Works to increase the rent allowance for income support recipients and for an increase in rent supplements allocated to municipalities.

Providing homelessness programs and intervention is important but does little to prevent rural homelessness or provide housing for Albertan’s who have lost jobs and are now struggling to pay rent and are at risk of losing their housing. The FCSSAA is urged to advocate for more investment in municipalities to increase the supply of housing for low income earners and the unemployed.

Submitted by Okotoks Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee RESOLUTION NO: 2016-xx

TOPIC: INVESTMENT IN ONLINE SYSTEM TO SUPPORT OUTCOME MEASURES

SUBMITTED BY: Barons-Eureka Family & Community Support Services Community & Social Development, City of Lethbridge ______

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the FCSSAA advocate to Human Services, Province of Alberta to provide FCSS Programs with access to an online database system dedicated to real-time entry of outcome measures, individual and aggregated data and reports aligned with the FCSS Outcomes Model: Outcomes and Indicators.

RATIONALE

The monitoring and reporting of Outcome Measures is an expectation of all FCSS Programs in Alberta. The Provincial FCSS Office, Human Services and the Outcome Measures working groups are commended for the development of the Outcomes and Indicators that clearly define the work and results of FCSS in our communities. This developmental work set the stage for programs to have the direction, evaluation framework, the capacity and ability to clearly articulate how FCSS is making a difference for Albertans and communities. Outcome Measures also provides the evidence for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of programs and services as well as a vehicle for continuous learning and improvement of preventive social services locally and provincially.

Technology currently exists to input, review and manage outcome data in a comprehensive, effective and efficient manner. Many FCSS Programs however, are manually aggregating local outcome data and submitting them to the Government of Alberta. This manual system is time consuming, archaic and cumbersome for programs and for the ongoing analysis of outcomes and trends.

An online database system can be customized to meet local and provincial needs within the FCSS Outcomes Model as well as for ease of use. An online system can also have the capacity to generate individual and aggregate reports (local, regional and or provincial) for consistent and real time data. This investment will only strengthen FCSS Programs.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE FCSSAA BOARD?

Representatives from the eight FCSS regions are chosen annually by each region to be members of the FCSS Association Board. Following are excerpts from the FCSSAA bylaws which outline the process for appointing/electing regional representatives.

The Members of the Board of Directors consists of... those people elected from, or appointed by the Regions as follows:

• One representative from each of the Northwest, Northeast, West Central, East Central, South and Yellowhead regions;

• One representative from the Edmonton area of the Edmonton-Evergreen region;

• One representative from the Evergreen area of the Edmonton-Evergreen region;

• One representative from the Calgary area of the Calgary-Bow River region;

• One representative from the Bow River area of the Calgary-Bow River region.

Representatives from the Regions are elected or appointed at regional meetings whenever held, at which time those members present from the particular region may nominate and vote on the election of representatives for their respective regions.

... each regional representative on the Association Board must be on an FCSS Board that is an Association member in good standing.

Members of the Association Board serve one year, or until their successors are elected or appointed.

The Role of Regional Representative is described on the next page. Please ensure that prospective candidates for the position are fully aware of the role, responsibilities and time commitment to being a regional representative - no surprises for future regional representatives, please!

To be fair to FCSS programs in a region and to the FCSSAA Board, careful consideration of the time (and energy) commitment to being a Regional Representative is important before accepting the position.

If you have any questions about being a Regional Representative, please don’t hesitate to contact Deb Teed, FCSSAA Executive Director, at 780-422-0133 or [email protected]

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Being a Regional Representative on the provincial FCSSAA Board requires a time commitment to attend board meetings, committee meetings and other special meetings/events, and to read related materials, in addition to regional responsibilities. Being an FCSSAA Board member is more than simply attending a board meeting every 7 to 8 weeks.

The role and responsibilities that Regional Representatives are expected to fulfill are: • To ensure ongoing two-way communication between the FCSSAA and FCSS programs in the represented region through such methods as: - sharing of FCSSAA Board meeting highlights, and - sharing of regional issues and concerns with the FCSSAA Board, and - gathering input to advise the FCSSAA Board.

• To attend FCSSAA Board meetings, held every 7 to 8 weeks, on Fridays, in Edmonton. The meeting schedule for the year is set at the first meeting of the new Board in January.

• If elected as Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer of the FCSSAA, to attend Executive Committee meetings with the President, held the evening before Board meetings.

• To participate in committee work of the FCSSAA, as required. This will involve a time commitment with either face-to-face or conference call meetings and reviewing material, in addition to regularly scheduled Board meetings.

• To promote and participate in regional FCSS meetings with the represented region at least twice a year.

• To report to FCSSAA Board meetings on FCSS related activities in the represented region.

Regional Representatives are reimbursed by the FCSSAA for out of pocket expenses incurred on Board approved activities. Per diems or honorariums are not paid.

Information sharing and networking with FCSS programs in the represented region is a key responsibility - it is critical that Regional Representatives have administrative support from the FCSS program of which they are a board member, along with support from the FCSSAA office, to fulfill their responsibilities.

Members of the FCSSAA Board serve one year, effective at the FCSSAA AGM, held during the FCSSAA conference every November. The term of office on the Board is from November to November. It is the responsibility of the FCSS program of which the Regional Representative is a board member to pay his/her expenses to attend the conference and AGM, even if he/she is not returning to the FCSSAA Board the following year.

Message from Honourable Rachel Notley Premier of Alberta

On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta’s 2016 Power of Prevention Annual Conference.

Congratulations as you celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Family and Community Support Services program. Although the name of the legislation has changed, the resulting partnership between municipalities and the Government of Alberta has only grown stronger.

As you take part in the Power of Prevention Conference, I hope you connect your time here to the values of the Family and Community Support Services: connect with the people around you, be active, be curious, keep learning, and give.

My thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors who have helped make this conference an amazing success.

Best wishes in the 50 years that lie ahead.

Rachel Notley

November 23, 2016

www.fcssaa.org 2016 FCSSAA Power of Prevention Conference - 50 Years of Building Resilient Communities Page 2 and Greetings from the President of the Family and WelcomeCommunity Support Services Association of Alberta

Hello Friends.

It is my great pleasure and honour to welcome you, on behalf of the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta, to our 2016 Power of Prevention Conference.

The theme of this year’s conference is “50 Years of Building Resilient Communities”- it’s been 50 years since the Government of Alberta proclaimed the Preventive Social Services Act, the forerunner to FCSS, and this is definitely something to Celebrate! This program is the envy of all other Canadian provinces, and has provided the opportunity for a strong municipal/provincial partnership in the delivery of preventive social services across Alberta.

This conference marks one year since I became President of the FCSSAA, and, as I reflect on the past year, it with mixed emotions. This year has challenged many of us, in ways that we could never have imagined as we parted company following last year’s conference. And yet, it has also been a year of demonstrating the strength of FCSS, how critical we are to the communities and families we serve.

FCSS programs and staff stood strong when meeting the needs of the folks displaced by the wildfires in the Fort McMurray Region. Communities welcomed evacuees with open arms, and open reception centres, housing, hotel rooms, information centres, and emotional support for those fleeing the north. Many FCSS staff also have roles with Emergency Social Services, and both those roles were needed to help calm “The Beast”. This past year also saw the Association roll out the Early Childhood Development Coalition funds to almost one hundred coalitions throughout the province. The partnership between the Government of Alberta and the FCSSAA to administer what has become known as ECCA (Early Childhood Coalitions of Alberta) continues to grow and we look forward to continuing this work.

As your President, I had the opportunity to get out and meet with many of you during your Regional Meetings, and I really appreciated the chance to hear your thoughts and suggestions. For those I didn’t get to meet, hope to see you next year, or come say “Hi” at the conference.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Government of Alberta for demonstrating the value they place on FCSS, by increasing the funding by $25 Million. This increase was announced just before last year’s conference, and we’ve now had a year to make those extra dollars work as we continue to build stronger individuals, families, and communities. Finally, I’d like to thank the staff of the FCSSAA office for all they have done to make the Association run smoothly over the past year.

With all the good and the bad that has happened over the past year, from a personal perspective, it’s been a great year for me as President of this organization. Enjoy the conference.

- Arnold Hanson

www.fcssaa.org GeneralIndex Conference Information Page 5 Reference Map Page 6 Agenda Page 7 M.C. Page 9 Opening Keynote Speaker Page 10 Wednesday, November 23rd Page 11 Thursday, November 24th Page 12 Friday, November 25th Page 18 Closing Keynote Speaker Page 19 Speaker Biographies Page 20

2016 FCSSAA Power of Prevention Conference - 50 Years of Building Resilient Communities Page 4 General Conference Information

Hotel Information

The 2016 FCSSAA Power of Prevention Conference is being held at the Fantasyland Hotel in West Edmonton Mall. - www.fantasylandhotel.com

Address: 17700 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta The Fantasyland will provide complimentary Wi-Fi access on the conference floor and in the guest rooms during the conference. Guests of the Fantasyland Hotel receive complimentary 24/hr access to Gold’s Gym located on floor 1 of WEM in phase III.

Guests of the Fantasyland Hotel staying with the FCSSAA - 2016 Annual Conference Group may purchase attraction passes for the World Waterpark or Galaxyland at a discounted rate of $20.50 plus GST during the event dates of November 23, 2016 - November 25, 2016

Parking

Self-parking is provided on a complimentary basis. Observance of parking signage and regulations is required. Valet parking is available at a daily rate of $18 per vehicle; parking for oversized vehicles is limited and may be restricted.

West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall is home to more than 800 stores and services including nine world-class attractions, two hotels, over 100 dining venues, the widest variety of one-of-a-kind retailers, and entertainment for all ages. Average yearly visitation is approximately 30.8 million, making West Edmonton Mall the province’s number-one tourist attraction. - www.wem.ca

Registration

All registration for the conference will be done electronically through BUKSA Strategic Conference Services. A link to the registration page is available on the FCSSAA Website: www.FCSSAA.org; or search the BUKSA website: www.BUKSA.com

Contact Information

FCSS Association of Alberta Phone: 780-415-4791 106, 8944 182 Street Fax: 780-415-4793 Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 2E3 Email: [email protected]

www.fcssaa.org General Conference Information Reference Map

Conference Centre Reference Map

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Wednesday, November 23rd

10:30 AM Registration Opens 1:00 PM Conference Opens - Welcome and Greetings 1:15 PM Opening Keynote Speaker - Jim Clemmer Leading @ the Speed of Change: Keys to Strengthening Hardiness and Resilience 2:30 - 2:45 PM Refreshment Break 2:45 - 4:00 PM Regional Meetings 4:45 - 6:30 PM Reception Thursday, November 24th

7:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Welcome and Greetings 8:30 - 9:45 AM Breakout Sessions A A1 - Wisdom Circles A2 - Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry Jason Openo A3 - FCSS 101 Deb Teed 9:45 - 10:00 AM Refreshment Break 10:00 - 12:00 PM FCSS Association of Alberta Annual General Meeting 12:00 - 1:15 PM Lunch 1:30 - 2:45 PM Breakout Sessions B B1 - Building a Culture of Learning to Prevent Domestic Violence and Support Resilient Communities Lana Wells, Deinera Exner-Cortens and Lianna Lee B2 - Relevance, Resilience, and the Power of Association Jerry Firth B3 - Demystifying the Outcomes Mindset Kimberly Kueber, Jannette Riedel, and Joyce Mellott B4 - Reflecting on What Wildfire Communities Have Taught Us About Resilience Audrey DeWit and Dr. Judith Kulig B5 - Advocating for Advocacy in Poverty Reduction Franco Savoia, Courtney Hare B6 - Building Better Brains for Healthy Resilient Communities Dr. Nicole Sherren 2:45 - 3:00 PM Refreshment Break 3:00 - 4:15 PM Breakout Sessions C C1 - Building a Culture of Neighbourliness One Conversation at a Time Howard Lawrence and Anne Harvey C2 - Raising Resilient Children in Communities Across Alberta Janice Kraemer and Beverly Milroy C3 - Hard Times; Resilient Communities - A Panel Discussion Lynn Pye Matheson, Cathy O’Donahue, Dianna Souveny, Margaret Holliston; Moderated by Bobby-Jo Stannard

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C4 - Promoting FCSS in your Region: A How To Guide Sue Hueman and Laurie Pettigrew C5 - From Trauma to Resilience Line Perron C6 - Improving Mental Health Outcomes in Rural Alberta David Grauwiller 5:30 - 6:00 PM Cocktails 6:00 - 10:00 PM Banquet, FCSSAA Achievement Awards, The Golden Years - A Salute to Resilience Friday, November 25th

7:30 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM Welcome and Greetings 8:30 - 9:00 AM Update on FCSSAA Initiatives and Projects 9:00 - 11:30 AM Workshop and Keynote Speaker- Dr. Michael Ungar Nurturing Resilience: Enhancing the Capacity of Individuals, Families, and Communities to Cope During Challenging Times 11:30 AM HOJA 11:50 AM Farewell and Closing Comments

Displays Please visit our displayers who will be available on Wednesday 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and Friday 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Silent Auction FCSS Programs are invited to donate items for a Silent Auction, which will begin on Wednesday, November 23rd and close on the evening of Thursday, November 24th. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will be used to support the Conference Subsidy Program.

2016 FCSSAA Power of Prevention Conference - 50 Years of Building Resilient Communities Page 8 FredM.C. Keating The FCSSAA is pleased to welcome back the one and only Fred Keating! (And we’re grateful that there’s only one!) Fred has served as our FCSSAA Conference Master of Ceremonies for the past few years and promises that he will have completed his correspondence course in “How to Properly Facilitate a Provincial Conference” by the time we meet in November. (Do not hold your breath!)

When not “learning on the job” at conferences, Fred serves as co-host and co-producer of an audio podcast called Monetizing Your Creativity. The series involves interviews with successful individuals or organizations that have pursued their passion in creative arts activities and created a decent living for themselves while doing so.

The podcast has listeners in 250 cities and 60 countries. It has nudged its way onto the Top Ten Chart for podcasts in the iTunes Careers category almost since its inception. Google it and have a listen. Subscriptions are free. There are almost 100 episodes to date.

We continue to consider Fred our own little “work in progress” project.

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Keynote SpeakerJim Clemmer

Leading @ the Speed of Change: Keys to Strengthening Hardiness and Resilience

Turbulent times, rapid changes, and big setbacks can be overwhelming. Research shows it’s not what happens to us but what we do about it — how we respond — that makes a world of difference. It’s all about perspective or how we frame difficult situations. These mindsets and approaches are contagious. They determine the quality of our personal and professional lives and community health. Jim will overview research from the rapidly emerging fields of positive psychology and strengths-based leadership to provide practical tips and techniques.

Leadership is an action, not a position. We all need to be leaders regardless of our formal title or role. This starts with inner self leadership and moves outward to influence, guide, support, and lead others. Leadership ultimately shows itself in what we do “out there,” but it starts “in here.”

Biography

Since his first leadership presentation in 1975, Jim’s practical leadership approaches have been inspiring action and achieving results across the globe. His keynote presentations, workshops, management team retreats, seven best-selling books translated into many languages, articles, blog, and newsletters have helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Jim is a popular columnist and a regular guest on radio and television programs. Among his many achievements, he’s especially proud of tripling the size of his forehead!

Jim has delivered over two thousand customized keynote presentations, workshops, and retreats, as well as consulted to and coached executive teams in hundreds of major companies, the public sector, universities, family businesses, and healthcare organizations. One of his goals, on his many business trips, is to have half as much fun as his family thinks he’s having!

The VIP Strategy: Leadership Skills for Exceptional Performance, which became a Canadian best seller, was Jim’s first book. His second book, Firing on All Cylinders: The Service/Quality System for High-Powered Corporate Performance, was both a Canadian and an American best seller with over 100,000 copies sold. Jim’s third book was Pathways to Performance: A Guide to Transform- ing Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization. His next book – focused on personal growth/leadership – was Growing the Distance: Timeless Principles for Personal, Career, and Family Success. Based on the popularity of the approach and leadership framework in Growing the Distance, Jim wrote a companion book entitled The Leader’s Digest: Timeless Principles for Team and Organization Success.

Jim is recognized as a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) by the Canadian Society for Training and Development. Jim has been Practitioner in Residence for the masters (MASc) and doctoral (PhD) students in the University of Waterloo’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology program.

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Opening Keynote Speaker 1:15 PM Leading @ the Speed of Change: Keys to Strengthening Hardiness and Resilience

Speaker: Jim Clemmer

Regional Meetings 2:45- 4:00 PM During your Regional Meeting, you will have the chance to hear from your current Regional Representative(s) who will highlight the activities that have been undertaken by the FCSSAA Board over the past year. This is also your chance to discuss any resolutions that are being put forward at the next day’s Annual General Meeting, and, if required, elect a new regional representative.

Informal Networking 4:00 - 4:45 PM Take advantage of a chance to network with friends and colleagues, or explore West Edmonton Mall, as the FCSSAA Board holds the final meeting of its 2015-2016 Board.

Reception 4:45 - 6:30 PM Join friends and colleagues at the 2016 FCSSAA Conference Welcome Reception. Enjoy a light assortment of finger foods and the chance to network with fellow delegates. A cash bar will also be available.

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Morning Breakout Sessions

Wisdom Circles A - 1 | 8:30 - 9:45 AM Wisdom Circles have been a highlight of FCSSAA Conferences over the past few years. In response to feedback from delegates at previous conferences, Wisdom Circles will now be held at the beginning rather than the end of the conference. This provides an added opportunity for those attending to meet fellow delegates and mine the wisdom in the room. Topics planned for this year’s Wisdom Circles are: Early Childhood Development, Youth Services, Family Violence, Homelessness, Mental Health, Information and Referral Services, Outcome Measures, Poverty Reduction, Seniors Programs

Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry A - 2 | 8:30 - 9:45 AM Best estimates suggest 60-80% of strategic change initiatives fail. Leaders can increase their odds using Appreciative Inquiry (AI). Appreciative Inquiry is unapologetic in its focus on the positive, believing communities can be strengthened through collaborative inquiry as a method to turn problems into transformation. Emerging from positive and sports psychology, Appreciative Inquiry seeks out what is working well within organizations in order to create greater success. AI is a high - engagement process where the members of an organization co-create their preferred future together through appreciative interviews, re-framing, and the development of possibility statements. This highly interactive workshop introduces a new method of strategic planning that is perfectly suited for a time of rapid change and change fatigue. Presenter: Jason Openo FCSS 101 A - 3 | 8:30 - 9:45 AM FCSS 101 is a presentation designed for staff, volunteers and board members to provide information and guidance to participants regarding the operation of FCSS programs in the community. The session provides information on the FCSS Act and Regulation, eligible and ineligible services, understanding the role of FCSSAA as well as the importance of outcome measures and reporting.

Presenter: Deb Teed

FCSSAA Annual General Meeting 10:00 AM The Annual Report for the AGM will be forwarded to FCSSAA members prior to the conference. Please note - there will be no paper copies available at the conference.

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Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions Building a Culture of Learning to Prevent Domestic Violence and Support Resilient Communities B - 1 | 1:30 - 2:45 PM If you are feeling tension about how to incorporate different forms of evidence (e.g. academic research, field experience and informed opinion) into your funding decisions, this presentation is for you! This interactive presentation will discuss different ways of “knowing” and highlight best and promising practices for program evaluation, including examples from the field of implementation science about how research evidence can inform decision-making at various levels of policy, program and practice. The presenters will also draw on specific examples from prevention of dating and domestic violence literature that contribute to an understanding of how to support resilient communities.

This presentation will be of interest to anyone who evaluates designs and/or funds programs and initiatives aimed at addressing complex social issues.

The presenters are leading a province-wide domestic violence prevention initiative, Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence (www.preventdomesticviolence.ca). This initiative addresses domestic violence by working at all levels of prevention, and is designed to stop domestic violence before it starts. Shift develops, implements, scales-up, and researches best and promising primary prevention strategies and actions in partnership with academics, government, systems, and civil society.

Presenters: Lana Wells, Deinera Exner-Cortens, Lianna Lee

Relevance, Resilience, and the Power of Association B - 2 | 1:30 - 2:45 PM This session explores how neighbourhood associations ground communities in resilience in the face of changing realities, be they environmental, social or other. Some over-arching theories and philosophies are touched on before providing tools that open spaces for neighbourhood associations and give them relevance in municipalities.

Presenter: Jerry Firth

Demystifying the Outcomes Mindset B - 3 | 1:30 - 2:45 PM A focus on using a “social issues” perspective to move your community or target group from the social issue to the desired outcome will be the emphasis of this session. Understand why it is important to be able to identify the larger social issue so that you can then look at solutions/strategies and the desired outcomes.

Presenters: Jannette Riedel, Kim Kueber, Joyce Mellott

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Reflecting on a Wildfire Research Program: What Wildfire Communities Have Taught Us About Resilience B - 4 | 1:30 - 2:45 PM Theoretical information about community resilience, followed by a discussion around the results of research that was conducted about four wildfires in rural communities (Mallard Lake, McLure Fire, Lost Creek Fire, Slave Lake Fire) will be presented in this session.Specifically, there will be discussion about the differences and similarities of resilience in the four communities. The presentation will end with an emphasis on program and policy implications and how communities can become resilient in preparation to face adversity including disasters.

The presentation will highlight examples from Slave Lake’s experience in its recovery from the 2011 wildfires, with a particular focus on resiliency from a municipal perspective. Participants will also learn about the long term recovery guidelines being prepared by Alberta Municipal Affairs based on best practices and experiences of provincial disaster-impacted communities.

Presenters: Dr. Judith Kulig, Audrey DeWit

Advocating for Advocacy in Poverty Reduction B - 5 | 1:30 - 2:45 PM Addressing the root causes of poverty and creating systems change is a vital component to any poverty reduction strategy. Unprecedented opportunity to influence and shift provincial policy exists today. Come, share, learn how, why, and the ways that we can together leverage this opportunity to advance policies in Alberta that will lead to the elimination of poverty.

Presenter: Franco Savoia, Courtney Hare

Building Better Brains for Healthy, Resilient Communities B - 6 | 1:30 - 2:45 PM Converging lines of evidence from neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, and the social sciences tell us that early experiences are literally built into our brains and bodies to affect a lifetime of learning and health, for good or ill. This information has profound implications for all the policies, programs, and services that support children and families in their communities. In this session, you will learn how brains are built: what kind of experiences promote healthy brain architecture, what kind of experiences derail it, and how these experiences get “under our skins” to affect learning, health, and social outcomes across the life span.

Presenter: Dr. Nicole Sherren

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Later Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Building a Culture of Neighbourliness One Conversation at a Time- Abundant Community Edmonton (ACE) C - 1 | 3:00 - 4:15 PM Abundant Community Edmonton (ACE) is part of a large movement that is neighbourhood focused, citizen centred, and gift based. ACE encourages and enables neighbourhood life shaped according to resident’s vision for where they live; facilitates neighbourliness and connections by linking neighbours to other neighbours, as well as to groups existing and newly formed within the neighbourhood, and discovers and invites into action the incredible gifts people have and want to contribute to their local community. ACE is endorsed and supported city-wide by the City of Edmonton’s Citizen Services Department and is locally sponsored and coordinated by Community Leagues and other leaders in the neighbourhood., with funding opportunities available through Alberta Culture and Tourism’s Community Initiatives Program (CIP). There are amazing examples of community building happening every day, all around us! ACE works to build upon and celebrate these efforts and is steadily gaining momentum in Edmonton and in other municipalities across North America. In this session, we’ll share inspiring and heartwarming stories from participating neighbourhoods, as well as the learnings from the challenges experienced. We’ll try out the processes and resources together, discuss how to build momentum in neighbourhoods- from the perspective of your organization of employment and/or as a citizen in your own neighbourhood- and engage in a collaborative conversation about the potential of well connected, engaged neighbourhoods. Presenters: Anne Harvey, Howard Lawrence

Raising Resilient Children in Communities across Alberta C - 2 | 3:00 - 4:15 PM Early Childhood Coalitions Alberta (ECCA) is a network of nearly 100 Coalitions who work together to build healthy resilient communities. A coalition brings together community strengths and resources within a geographic area building capacity and community momentum with a priority on the early years. In addition to using the Early Development Instrument (EDI) tool as shared measurement, ECCA began collecting data in January 2016 to support the collective impact of coalition work in Alberta. They focus on knowledge mobilization and communication, community engagement, collaboration and coalition development. Come learn about how the collaborative work of the Provincial Tri-Ministry Program, FCSSAA and ECCA are supporting healthy environments for the optimal growth and development through the passionate work of community coalitions.

Presenters: Janice Kraemer, Beverly Milroy

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Hard Times; Resilient Communities - A Panel Discussion C - 3 | 3:00 - 4:15 PM The economic downturn has impacted communities throughout Alberta. This moderated session will showcase how the City of Brooks and Newell Region, Airdrie, Camrose, and Red Deer and District have stepped up to the plate to help individuals and families negatively impacted by the current economic environment.

Moderator: Bobby-Jo Stannard - Red Deer and District FCSS. Panel Members: Lynn-Pye Matheson - Grasslands FCSS, Margaret Holliston - Camrose and District FCSS, Cathy O’Donahue - Airdrie FCSS, Dianna Souveny - Red Deer and District FCSS

Promoting FCSSA in your region: A How - To Guide C - 4 | 3:00 - 4:15 PM Does it sometimes feel as if FCSS is the best kept secret in your City, town or region? This practical hands-on course provides you with simple, effective tips, tools and messages you can share with your FCSS counterparts to help them – and you – get the word out about all that FCSS does in your area. Find out how you can access media and get them to promote FCSS, and access useful tools, like a powerpoint presentation, poster template and an FAQ that can be shared widely. Most importantly, find out how you can take the messages in the Story Guide and promote them in a practical way. The goal? Raising the FCSS profile!

Presenters: Sue Heuman, Laurie Pettigrew

From Trauma to Resilience C - 5 | 3:00 - 4:15 PM In the last five years, Alberta has reported three times that it has experienced the most devastating and costly disaster to date. The fires in Slave Lake, the flooding in the south, and more recently the fires in Fort McMurray. This workshop will explore how we move from trauma to resilience and how as professionals we can support children and families to move down that continuum. We will look at strength building strategies practitioners can use as well as the impact of vicarious trauma and vicarious resilience these events have had on professionals and what they can do to support their own health and wellness.

Presenter: Line Marie Perron, B.A. M.Sc., CWT

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Improving Mental Health Outcomes in Rural Alberta C - 6 | 3:00 - 4:15 PM The 2015 Valuing Mental Health report and recommendations noted that there are specific challenges faced by rural Albertans with mental health needs. “Generally, accessing addiction and mental health services is challenging, especially in rural and remote areas. Frequently individuals travel long distances to hospital emergency departments… Sadly, some choose not to seek help as a result of these barriers... As much as possible, individuals should be able to receive services in their homes and in their communities.” This panel will discuss challenges and opportunities to improve and innovate toward better outcomes.

Presentation Led By: David Grauwiler, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association - Alberta Division

The Golden Years - A Salute to Resilience: 2016 FCSS Achievement Awards and Banquet 5:30 - 10:00 PM

The FCSSAA Awards ceremony will be presided over once again by MC Fred Keating and MD (Musical Director) Jan Randall. During the Awards Ceremony Keating and Randall will honour our award recipients and offer their own musical salute to the FCSSAA and our 50th Anniversary of serving Albertans in their communities.

They will be joined by FCSSAA President Arnold Hanson, and maybe, some surprise guests. We will be celebrating the accomplishments of the recipients of the FCSS Awards of Excellence and the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award. Join the hosts of this annual event, which is one of the highlights of the conference, as we pay tribute to those individuals who have truly made a difference in the lives of others, and who demonstrate and embody the spirit of FCSS, both locally and provincially.

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Updates on FCSSAA Initiatives 8:30 - 9:00 AM This will be an opportunity for the FCSSAA to provide delegates with an update on the activities and initiatives the Board and the Association have undertaken over the past year. Included in this update will be a short presentation by Focus Communication, an organization working with the Association to help develop a provincial FCSS Communication Strategy.

Closing Keynote Speaker With Workshop 9:00 - 11:30 AM Nurturing Resilience: Enhancing the Capacity of Individuals, Families and Communities to Cope During Challenging Times

Presenter: Dr. Michael Ungar HOJA Preformance 11:30 AM Conference favourites HOJA will be sending you home, with a short performance that is sure to make you leave with a smile on your face, enhancing your resiliency as a member of the FCSS community. HOJA (hoe-jah) is a Canadian acappella group formed in the summer of 1998 and originally based out of Saskatoon, SK. Over the past decade, HOJA has recorded five CD’s and performed for more than 3,000 audiences from British Columbia to Ontario. Their repertoire is filled with favorite songs from the 50’s to the present that span every style of music — from doo wop to rock, country to disco — no genre is safe from Canada’s favorite acappella heroes! Each member of HOJA sings a variety of different voice parts including bass lines, lead vocals, tenor and baritone parts, instrument sounds such as guitars and trumpets, beatboxing and drum noises, and assorted sound effects. Audiences are often amazed to learn that every sound during the performance is being created live by the singers on stage… there are no backup tracks

Closing Comments 11:50 AM Safe Travels. See you in 2017!

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KeynoteWith Worshop SpeakerDr. Michael Ungar

Nurturing Resilience: Enhancing the Capacity of Individuals, Families and Communities to Cope During Challenging Times

Resilience is much more than an individual’s capacity to overcome adversity. It is also a reflection of how well individuals, their families and communities work together to help those who are vulnerable navigate their way to the resources they need to do well. In this workshop, Dr. Michael Ungar will use examples from his clinical practice and research collaborations on six continents to explore the diverse pathways to resilience people travel and the role that families and communities can play in promoting positive outcomes.

Michael’s work suggests the need for an ecological, culturally sensitive interpretation of what resilience means to people who are confronting great adversity. His work challenges us to think about resilience as something nurtured rather than something innate. With inspiring stories from the individuals and families whom he’s met around the world, Michael will show how 12 factors associated with resilience make it more likely both children and adults will do well when they are confronted with a natural disaster, community violence, or other catastrophic event. He’ll discuss each of the 12 factors along with strategies families, communities and governments can use to make the resources we need for resilience more available and accessible. Be prepared for a dynamic, engaging talk that will inspire change and transformation throughout our communities.

Biography

Dr. Michael Ungar is the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience at Dalhousie University, and among the best known writers and researchers on the topic of resilience in the world. His work has changed the way resilience is understood, shifting the focus from individual traits to the interactions between people and their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. As both a family therapist and professor of Social Work, he has helped to identify the most important factors that influence the resilience of children and adults during periods of transition and stress. He is the author of 14 books that have been translated into five languages, numerous manuals for parents, educators, and employers, as well as more than 135 scientific papers. His blog Nurturing Resilience appears on Psychology Today’s website.

Dr. Ungar is also the founder and Director of the Resilience Research Centre where he coordinates millions of dollars in research in more than a dozen countries. He is the former Chair of the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, executive board member of the American Family Therapy Academy, and a family therapist who works with mental health services for individuals and families at risk. In 2012 Dr. Ungar was the recipient of the Canadian Association of Social Workers National Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contribution to clinical work with families and communities.

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Audrey DeWit Deinera Exner-Cortens Jerry Firth

Audrey DeWit was the lead researcher Deinera Exner-Cortens is an Assistant Jerry Firth is the Neighbourhood and writer for Wisdom Gained, a report Professor in the Faculty of Social Work, Development Coordinator for the City that captured the Town of Slave Lake’s University of Calgary. Deinera’s research of Lethbridge, working in Community early experiences as it recovered from focuses on adolescent dating violence and Social Development. In this role, he the 2011 wildfires. Following this, prevention and healthy relationships coordinates the Beyond Your Front Door Audrey became the Recovery Manager promotion. neighbourhood initiative, encouraging for the Town of Slave Lake to support citizen engagement toward the creation long-term recovery. Wisdom Gained has of welcoming and inclusive neighbour- been distributed to other communities hoods. In this capacity, Jerry sits on to help in recovery from disasters. various committees and project groups, including the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD), Little Lethbridge Libraries, People Places Municipal Master Plan and the Neighbour Day planning committee. Jerry recently completed his Master’s degree in Social Work, specializing in Leadership in Human Services.

He is a proud husband and father of two young daughters, but worries about the teenage years- yikes. Jerry is also active in the community, attending many events and active on different boards and community groups, including his own neighbourhood’s association and as the vice President of the newly formed Rotary Club in Lethbridge Mosaic. Finally, Jerry likes short walks in the coulees, he is a Libra and can count to 10 with his toes.

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Courtney Hare Anne Harvey Sue Heuman

Courtney holds a Community Anne Harvey coordinates Abundant Sue Heuman is an accredited Economic Development Certificate Community Edmonton, a grassroots communications professional with 30 from Simon Fraser University, M.A. neighbourhood engagement and years’ experience in communications Education, University of Calgary , and organizing framework that encourages and marketing. She is a graduate of the a B.A.in Psychology and History from and enables neighbouliness and local Grant MacEwan University Advertising St. Thomas University. She has worked connections. The City of Edmonton’s and Public Relations Program. She has in Community Economic Development role in this citizen-initiated work is one held senior posts, including Vice and sustainability for more than fifteen of support and collaboration. Anne plays President, and has been a member of years. Courtney currently leads the a variety of roles within her work with the senior management teams at the Public Policy team at Momentum, the City’s Citizen Services Department, organizations at which she worked a Calgary-based social enterprise, including: facilitator, event coordinator, between 1995 and 2001. Sue served focusing on poverty reduction and connector, resource developer, and two terms on the Board of Directors economic inclusion. Her day-to-day innovator. She collaborates with of the International Association of work is in collaboratively designing neighbourhood groups to develop Business Communicators (IABC) social and economic policy with organic processes and comprehensive re- Edmonton Chapter. She is a past municipal and provincial government, sources that further enable and enhance member of the Grant MacEwan most recently on the issues of payday their community building efforts. University Public Relations Program’s lending, children’s education savings, Advisory Council, and has taught the and local investment funds. She is an event management course previously active volunteer in her community, at the University. She is past including co-founding two social Director of IABC Accreditation Exams, enterprises: The Calgary Tool Library and Past Chair of the University Of and the Bridgeland Farmers Market. Alberta School Of Retailing ‘Women She is passionate about sustainability and in Retail Network.’ Sue is currently the the interconnectedness of our environ- Chair of the Global Communication mental, social, and economic well-being. Certification Council and an instructor with the University of Alberta School of Business. Sue is the co-owner of Focus Communications.

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Janice Kraemer Kim Kueber Dr. Judith Kulig

Janice Kraemer has been involved in the Kim Kueber is an Outcome Measures Judith Kulig is a Professor in the Faculty field of education, early childhood, and Trainer based out of Calgary. She has of Health Sciences at the University community development for more than been with the Outcome Measures of Lethbridge. Judith has led a multi- 20 years. She was a Community Initiative since 2012 and has been disciplinary research and decision maker Coalition member and then Community assigned to support the South Region, team that has focused on understanding Development Zone Coordinator with Calgary-Bow Region, West Central community resiliency within rural the Early Child Development Mapping Region and parts of the Yellowhead communities that have experienced (ECMap) Team. She supported the Region. Prior to becoming an Outcome wildfires. The findings generated work during the transition year as a Measures Trainer, Kim was working at from these studies have been widely Consultant with Early Childhood Rocky View County as the Community distributed in both scientific and user Development Support Services (ECDSS). Services Coordinator. friendly formats Joining the FCSSAA Support Team in early 2016, she is a Community Liaison (South), who has the privilege of working provincially with the Early Childhood Coalitions Alberta (ECCA). As an Early Childhood Educator, mother of three, and community builder, she bridges people and ideas together to build a brighter future for Alberta’s children.

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Howard Lawrence Lianne Lee Joyce Mellott

Howard Lawrence is co-founder of Lianne Lee is the Director of the Alberta Joyce Mellott is the Senior Manager of the Asset-Based Neighbourhood Healthy Youth Relationships Strategy the Family and Community Support Organizing Association with John with Shift: The Project to End Domestic Services Program within the Family and McKnight. He consults on neighbour- Violence. Lianne’s research focuses on Community Services Branch of hood health across North America and creating university-community Human Services. A native Albertan, her is currently supporting and developing partnerships that focus on reciprocity career with the Alberta Government has Abundant Community Edmonton, with and social change. spanned a total of twenty-eight years the City of Edmonton. Howard has a and four ministries including Health and passion for grassroots neighbourhood Wellness, Family and Social Services, engagement and continues to work Children‘s Services, and currently, collaboratively with Mr. McKnight, the Alberta Human Services. During that City of Edmonton, and others, to find time, Joyce’s various roles and ways to enable people to build responsibilities have included Policy neighbourly relationships and increase Analysis and Development, Special their collective capacity within their Project Consultant, Assistant to the neighbourhoods. He has been active in Commissioner, Children’s Services, the life of his Highlands neighbourhood Manager of the Executive for 30 years. Correspondence Unit, and Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister.

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Beverly Milroy Jason Openo Line-Marie Perron

Beverly Milroy has a strong background Jason Openo is the Manager of Teacher Line Perron is the founder and in family support, facilitation and staff and Learning at Medicine Hat College Director of Early Childhood development. She is trained as a Home and has facilitated Appreciative Inquiry Development Support Services, a Visitor and believes in a strength based, strategic planning sessions with not for profit capacity building client centered approach to working with Medicine Hat College, Medalta agency dedicated to the professional families. Bev was a Program Coordina- Historic Clay District, and the Medicine development of individuals in tor / Manager for a Parent Link Centre Hat Community Housing Society. He relationship based practice with for almost 10 years. In 2015, she was the has lead Appreciative Inquiry training children and families. Perron Provincial Coordinator for the Alberta sessions and workshops at numerous received her degree in psychology and Network for Safe and Healthy Children. organizations and conferences, including sociology and her master’s in Family Currently, Bev is enjoying her role as the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, the Ecology and Practice from the Community Liaison (North) with ECCA. SE Alberta Board Leaders, and the City University of Alberta, and then of Lethbridge’s Family and Community pursued an Indigenous Early Support Services. He has two articles Childhood Development Leadership accepted for publication exploring the Management certification from the principles and practice of Appreciative University of Victoria. She is a Inquiry. certified Neuro-linguistic Practitioner and brings over 30 years of facilitation experience to the table. She recently completed her certification as a Community and Workplace Traumatologist.

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Laurie Pettigrew Jannette Riedel Franco Savoia

Laurie parlayed a background in design Jannette Riedel is an Outcome Measures Franco Savoia, Non-Governmental and illustration into the area of public Trainer based out of Mannville. She Co-Chair of the Alberta Inter Agency relations at the City of Edmonton in has been with the Outcome Measures Council on Homelessness. He is the Ex- the 80’s. During that time, her career Initiative since 2010 and has been ecutive Director of Vibrant Communities path evolved from print production and assigned to support the East Central Calgary. media coordination to communications, Region, and parts of the Northeast and where she provided communication Edmonton Evergreen Regions. Mr. Savoia was the president and CEO support in every area of the corporation. of the Edmonton YMCA from 2000 to Laurie bought media for all City Jannette has over 20 years’ experience as 2012. He retired in December 2012 after departments, was editor of the City of the FCSS Director at Mannville- a 43-year career in the YMCA that began Edmonton employee newsletter and Minburn- Innisfree. in 1969 at the Greater Toronto YMCA, provided general communication in various positions: community worker, support to clients in Corporate Services, centre manager, youth worker, operations Parks and Recreation and Community manager and Vice President. In 1989, Services. Just before her retirement he became CEO at St. Catharines and from the City, Laurie was the Niagara Falls YMCA and over the next communication advisor (strategic 11 years led a volunteer and staff team to planning, media relations, advertising build a brand new YMCA for that and production coordination) for the community that would serve nearly 2010 Edmonton Election. Since 12,000 members. Franco has a Bachelor joining the Focus Communications of Arts from the University of Windsor team in 2011, she has managed special and a Masters of Divinity from the events, written marketing and University of Toronto. In 2002, he communications plans, video scripts, completed a Master of Management from McGill University in the McGill / website copy, newsletters and had the McConnell Program for Voluntary Sector opportunity to contribute to a wide Leaders. He played a leadership in the range of communication projects. development of the YMCA Welcome Village that opened in 2012 in Edmonton.

He has been a Rotarian for 22 years. He and Barbara have two grown children and two grand children. Committed to his own health, he begins each day with a workout..

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Dr. Nicole Sherren Deb Teed Lana Wells

Dr. Nicole Sherren is the Scientific Deb Teed is the Executive Director of Lana Wells is Associate Professor Director of the Palix Foundation and a the Family and Community Support and the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Program Officer with the Alberta Family Services Association of Alberta. Deb Prevention of Domestic Violence at Wellness Initiative. She has a PhD in has worked in human services in two the Faculty of Social Work, University Neuroscience from Carleton University countries for over twenty-two years, of Calgary where she is leading Shift: and moved to Alberta in 2003 to hold and has spent her career working with The Project to End Domestic Violence. an Alberta Heritage Foundation for various groups of people with complex Lana has been an FCSS Director and has Medical Research/Neuroscience Canada needs. Deb is excited to be in the role as worked with many FCSS programs in the research fellowship at the University of Executive Director for FCSSAA and is past two decades. Lethbridge. Her research focus includes looking forward to learning together. experience-based brain development, neurodevelopmental disorders, and brain plasticity. Nicole joined the Palix Foundation in 2007 to focus on mobilizing scientific knowledge about the brain into public policy and clinical practice. In this role, she helps professionals from the health, education, human services, and justice sectors understand and apply the principles of experience-based brain development through educational events, professional development opportunities, and applied research projects. She lends her expertise to a number of working committees and community projects across Alberta and also serves as the Board Chair for Calgary Alpha House Society.

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