Financial Summary Our Mission Chisholm Services for Children provides care for children who have complex needs by providing a safe environment while Letter from the Board Chair fostering a sense of personal value, self-worth and the development of life skills. REVENUE 2020 2019 and the Executive Director Province of Nova Scotia $1,808,015 $1,735,393 Our Vision LINKS Revenue $83,368 $68,323 Chisholm Services for Children is a leader in Nova Scotia in providing safe, community-based care for children 12 years of age and younger. Our therapeutic residential and non-residential programs successfully support children to transition Dear Friends, Other $32,085 $23,676 into their community. This past year has seen significant accomplishments, visioning for the future, and ended with an $1,923,468 $1,827,392 unprecedented event in our history; the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic was met with great strength Our Values: The Chisholm Way and resiliency from the Chisholm team, truly a point of pride as an organization. As the team navigated EXPENDITURES Chisholm Services for Children provides care for children who have complex needs by providing a safe environment while through uncertainty, their focus centered on finding ways to provide ongoing safe and comforting care for fostering a sense of personal value, self-worth and development of life skills. To accomplish this mission, the Chisholm the children in our program. Salaries and Benefits $1,552,420 $1,498,485 Way is rooted in the legacy of the founders, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and in our collective commitment to embody these values in all that we do. These values guide us through our relationships with our employees, Over the past year, in responding to the changing community around us, Chisholm focused its attention on Administration $77,278 $74,706 stakeholders, and the broader community. We are accountable to ourselves, each other, and the wider community to how our program’s service delivery is responsive to the needs of the children we care for today, and how we Operations $142,492 $141,413 embody these values. can respond to the future needs of children in our province. LINKS Program $77,490 $76,023 COMPASSION BELONGING With the support of the team, committee members, Board of Directors, the Department of Community Services and other stakeholders, Chisholm started to chart a new course for our service delivery model. This We are compassionate towards each child’s life We believe that every child and family has the basic right vision is rooted in an extensive literature review of current and best practice models, upcoming trends and $1,849,680 $1,790,627 journey, acknowledging that they are in need of care, to belong and have a sense of place and acceptance. needs for service delivery in Nova Scotia and other jurisdictions across Canada, in addition to collaborating consistency, and nurturing. We exemplify compassion by Belonging requires each of us to remain vigilant to the and visioning with team and Board Members; all with a view to enhance our program and look to Excess (Deficit) $73,788 $36,765 our commitment to creating a safe community with the safety and wellbeing of everyone. Belonging is rooted transformative opportunities. children and families we serve. Compassion is evident in the individual worth of each person and must reflect Net Assets (Beginning of the Year) $47,842 $11,077 when we are present, understanding, and responsive to a spirit of sanctuary that is the foundation for physical, As you review Chisholm’s 2020 Annual Report, you will note the important role we hold in providing a each other. Compassion allows us to use forgiveness as emotional and spiritual healing and personal growth. home away from home for children in our group care program, supporting the literacy needs of children in Revenue over Expenses $73,788 $36,765 an opportunity to strengthen ourselves and each other. our community and preparing parents to welcome an adopted child into their home. This year has been one Net Assets (End of the Year) $121,630 $47,842 of stability in our group care program, and one of growth for the LINKS Literacy Program. All made possible HOPE COLLABORATION with the dedication of talented team members who have gone above and beyond to deliver the support We believe that children are not defined by what We recognize collaboration is the cornerstone of the programming children deserve. has happened to them, and that change is possible. care provided to our children. Children’s healthy growth Through our commitment to emotional, physical, requires collaboration with them, their family, teachers, Our gratitude extends to the Department of Community Services for their ongoing support and trust Average Occupancy Referral Source cultural, spiritual and social safety, children and adults care providers and broader community. We model in Chisholm to provide a safe and therapeutic home experience for children in need. Additionally, we alike support and assist one another. We strive to be justice, fairness and healthy relationships through mutual recognize the many individuals and organizations that have helped to support our service delivery. It’s 100 better at who we are, which becomes possible when we collaboration, striving to achieve a collective impact. the community around us that makes a brighter future for children possible. We’d like to offer a special encourage, support, and believe in one another. mention this year for three new community partners who are helping to do just that, including: 96.9% % 90 25 RESPECT • The Oakfield Ladies Division, who fundraised to support our LINKS Literacy Program and Chisholm 89.1% 89.1% We believe in the intrinsic value and individual worth of each person. Respect is non-judgemental of the journey that has • Steele Auto Group, who donated a van to ensure safe access for our children to appointments, led children and families to our services. In all that we do, we are committed to the dignity of oneself, the respect and educational and recreational opportunities, in addition to family visits % • The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, who funded children from high 83.1% safety for each other and the environment. We respect that the future is yet to be written. 80 12.5 priority schools to ensure they had access to the LINKS Literacy Program % 62.5 In closing, we would like to thank the Chisholm and LINKS Literacy team, who face each day with confidence and courage ensuring the children we support can do the same; no matter what the pandemic brings our 70 Chisholm Services for Children way. We also acknowledge the Board of Directors and the role they hold with their compassionate guidance 68.4% 5724 South Street and vision, all of whom helped strengthen the services and support we provide children in need. Thank you. Halifax. Nova Scotia. B3H 1S4 Gratefully, 60 % Western Region ....62.5 Tel: 902.423.9871 Central Region ......25% Fax: 902.422.3725 chisholm4children.ca 50 % 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Mi’kmaw F&CS .......12.5 /chisholm4children Amanda Hatt Wade Johnston, MSW, RSW @chisholm4c Board Chair Executive Director Financial Summary Our Mission Chisholm Services for Children provides care for children who have complex needs by providing a safe environment while Letter from the Board Chair fostering a sense of personal value, self-worth and the development of life skills. REVENUE 2020 2019 and the Executive Director Province of Nova Scotia $1,808,015 $1,735,393 Our Vision LINKS Revenue $83,368 $68,323 Chisholm Services for Children is a leader in Nova Scotia in providing safe, community-based care for children 12 years of age and younger. Our therapeutic residential and non-residential programs successfully support children to transition Dear Friends, Other $32,085 $23,676 into their community. This past year has seen significant accomplishments, visioning for the future, and ended with an $1,923,468 $1,827,392 unprecedented event in our history; the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic was met with great strength Our Values: The Chisholm Way and resiliency from the Chisholm team, truly a point of pride as an organization. As the team navigated EXPENDITURES Chisholm Services for Children provides care for children who have complex needs by providing a safe environment while through uncertainty, their focus centered on finding ways to provide ongoing safe and comforting care for fostering a sense of personal value, self-worth and development of life skills. To accomplish this mission, the Chisholm the children in our program. Salaries and Benefits $1,552,420 $1,498,485 Way is rooted in the legacy of the founders, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and in our collective commitment to embody these values in all that we do. These values guide us through our relationships with our employees, Over the past year, in responding to the changing community around us, Chisholm focused its attention on Administration $77,278 $74,706 stakeholders, and the broader community. We are accountable to ourselves, each other, and the wider community to how our program’s service delivery is responsive to the needs of the children we care for today, and how we Operations $142,492 $141,413 embody these values. can respond to the future needs of children in our province. LINKS Program $77,490 $76,023 COMPASSION BELONGING With the support of the team, committee members, Board of Directors, the Department of Community Services and other stakeholders, Chisholm started to chart a new course for our service delivery model. This We are compassionate towards each child’s life We believe that every child and family has the basic right vision is rooted in an extensive literature review of current and best practice models, upcoming trends and $1,849,680 $1,790,627 journey, acknowledging that they are in need of care, to belong and have a sense of place and acceptance.