2012 ---2013 Annual Report Providing Services Since 1967 1 Table of Contents ABOUT US ........................................................................................................... 3 PRESIDENTS REPORT ........................................................................................... 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT ......................................................................... 5 HUMAN RESOURCES ........................................................................................... 6 FINANCE ......................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. PROGRAM DIRECTOR .......................................................................................... 7 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ..................................................................... 8 SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY ...................................................................................... 8 PHYSIOTHERAPY ...................................................................................................... 9 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ........................................................................................ 10 INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ............................................................................. 11 FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................... 12 FAMILY SUPPORT ................................................................................................... 13 COMPLEX DEVELOPMENTAL BEHAVIORAL CONDITIONS ................................................... 14 SUPPORTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................. 15 PRESCHOOL .......................................................................................................... 16 C.A.R.E. PROGRAM (CHILD & COMMUNITY ADVOCACY, RESOURCES & EDUCATION) ..................................................................................................... 17 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................ 18 OUR DONORS AND SPONSORS .................................................................................. 19 Individual Sponsors / Donors ......................................................................... 19 Corporate Donors / Sponsors ........................................................................ 19 Donations In Kind .......................................................................................... 20 Media Sponsors ............................................................................................. 21 Silly Boat Regatta Sponsors (2012) ................................................................ 23 Silver & Bronze Sponsors: .............................................................................. 23 2 About Us Welcome to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre (NCDC). We are a registered charity which has been opening doors of opportunity since 1967. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with a staff of over 80 dedicated individuals, we operate primarily from our Centre located in the beautiful ocean side community of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Our Mission Promoting optimum child development by serving children with developmental needs and their families. Our Vision Our vision is an inclusive community where children and youth with developmental needs, and their families are able to achieve their potential without experiencing barriers. Families are supported to ensure their children are happy, successful, accepted by their peers and contribute to their community with the gifts they bring. Our Core Values Our services are based on the core values that children have the right to quality services which facilitate their optimum development, and that early recognition and prompt intervention can enhance a child’s ability. Our Community Nanaimo is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island and 111 kilometers north of the provincial capital city of Victoria. Our catchment area includes Nanaimo, Ladysmith and its surrounding area which is home to over 140,000 island residents from numerous communities. The NCDC is a member of the British Columbia Association for Child Development and Intervention which advocates for solutions to common challenges on behalf of its members. The majority of these advocacy efforts are aimed at governments responsible for the education, health and well being of our children. 3 Presidents Report The Centre has been providing services and ‘Opening Doors ’ for children in our community for the past 45 years. We could not have come so far and accomplished so much through the years without the vision of current and past board members, loyalty of our staff and dedication of our volunteers. Even though the past year has brought it's share of challenges (the fallout from the ongoing global financial crisis continues to impact our funding), the Board remains focused on reducing wait times and numbers for services. In working on these issues, advocacy remains forefront. In raising awareness and much needed funds, we recognize the incredible support of our community partners; service clubs, corporations, media and individuals like you. Working together, we will endeavor to decrease the number of children waiting for much needed services. We appreciate your support in helping ‘Opening Doors’ for children with developmental needs in our community. I look forward to the future with hope and determination that we will continue to stand out as a pillar of service in our community. 2012-2013 Board of Directors: Michael Robinson—President Graham Ramsay—Vice President Jane Eade – Treasurer Stu Hopewell – Chair of Personnel Committee Nancy Axford – Director Colin Bartlett – Director Andrea McCaw – Director Blake McGuffie – Director Jim Plasteras – Director Nicole Smith – Director Richard Turner – Director Aleks Udev – Director 4 Executive Director’s Report Every day, families come through our doors and allow us the privilege of being of service. The Societies vision of “an inclusive community where children and youth with developmental needs and their families are able to achieve their potential without experiencing barriers. Families are supported to ensure their children are happy, successful, accepted by their peers and contribute to their community with the gifts they bring” is renewed every year with a deep sense of purpose. We work hard to advance the societies vision at the community and provincial level. Active advocacy involvement ensures that the needs and concerns of children and youth with special needs and their families are understood and supported with decision makers at the provincial level. We continue to build relationships with other in the community to advance the societies vision through partnerships and collaborative planning. This past year we were delighted to complete our integrated family centered wrap around services to Ladysmith through the successful proposal for Supported Child Development. I would like to thank our volunteers and staff for their commitment in putting into practice the mission and vision of the society every day. 5 Human Resources We have the everyday pleasure of working with a great group of people who are committed to the vision and mission of the Child Development Centre. This year we celebrated Irene, Vicky, and Sandra’s years of service and wished them well in the next phase of life – retirement! Happily Welcomed: • Lynn • Alicia • Steven • Denise • Ellie • Teresa • Sandy • Kylie • Tammy • Kenyon • Clover • Marcie • Maria • Jaquie We wished good fortune and safe journeys to: • Irene • Amanda • Sandra • Marisa • Vicki • Megan • Genevieve • Crystal • Anja • Verna • Kaitlyn • Heather • Elise • Sheri • Cynthia • Christina • Rachel • Pam T. Long term Service Awards to: • Barb – 25 years • Joanna – 5 years • Kathleen S – 20 years • Stephanie – 5 years • Sheila – 15 years • Elizabeth – 5 years • Julie – 10 years 6 Program Director With families at the core of our mission, we received a 5% increase in referrals for a CDC service. We experienced positive connections with community partners and glowing feedback from families . Highlights this year included: • Expanded summer programming for the Family Support program • SCD program expansion to include south Nanaimo and Ladysmith • Increased hours to Speech Language services. • Hosting School District “All Kids Go To School” for families with children going to Kindergarten • Sunnyhilll Outreach Clinics for children with mobility needs • Provided practicum experiences for students including CYC, Social Work, Nursing and Early Childhood • Successful staff wellness project The CDC is a resource for families at many levels along with direct service to children, hosting support groups for families, providing educational presentations, parent groups, and supporting family connections. The CDC continues to value our place in the community context, planning with partners providing services to young children and families. This year staff accepted invitations to speak to community organizations including Healthy Beginnings, LaFF, VIU, Tillicum Lelum, VIHA Public Health, Young Professionals of Nanaimo, Ladysmith Resource Centre, and the ECEBC. We participate at the Nanaimo and Ladysmith Early Years Partnerships tables, supporting community planning and promotion for children under 6 years of age. Challenges continue to be lengthening waitlists for a number of Centre programs and managing