Drayton Valley and District FCSS OUR FOCUS FOR 2010-2015 The FCSS Board, the Mayor of Drayton Valley, the Reeve of Brazeau County, the Director of Community Services and the FCSS Coordinator participated in a five-year strategic planning session which will be approved by Town Council prior to budget development. Community stakeholders participated by completing a pre-session survey which was an important part of the planning process. From the process, the following four strategic goals were identified as being the priority areas for Drayton Valley and District FCSS. Grant funding will be provided by the FCSS Board to programs whose goals align with the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan : 1. GENERATIONS ARE CONNECTING AND WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE ANOTHER Respect exists between people in our community. There are more youth involved in roles of leadership and impact decisions that affect them and their community. There is an increase in collaboration between generations to support youth driven initiatives. Youth who are at risk have developed supportive relationships with a positive influence within the community. There are fewer youth involved in crime, fewer using alcohol and drugs and the number of youth dropping out from school has decreased. Families are strengthened and have more skills to provide internal support for each other. Mutual misunderstanding, exclusion, isolation and fear that exists between the generations is replaced with an understanding of the lifestyles, contributions and experiences that each generation has faced.
Key Initiatives: Strategies: Engage youth in leadership and youth driven initiatives. Facilitate adult support through the Promoting Youth Potential Group (PYP). Connect youth with volunteer opportunities and engage them in leadership activities. Increase youth representation on volunteer boards by working with schools and non-profit organizations. Provide Mentorship opportunities for youth at risk. Establish a long term youth-at-risk response team to facilitate the Mentor Connector Program. Recruit and train mentors from the community to connect with youth at risk. Assist youth-at-risk and their families to connect to community resources. Initiate programs that facilitate mentorship such as the Positive Ticketing Program Increase positive interactions between generations. Facilitate activities and events that bring seniors and youth together. Build relationships between seniors and youth who have similar interests.
The Promoting Youth Potential PYP worked with 4 groups in 2010 PYP is working with the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) The Promoting Youth Potential (PYP) works with an annual average of 5 groups of youth Initial discussions with High Schools. The seeds are planted! PYP are actively engaged to implement this project High School Students gain credits for volunteering on non-profit boards We don t know how many nonprofit boards have youth representation 15 youth at risk are connected to mentors Positive Ticketing Program has been introduced to RCMP and Councils We don t know how many non -profit boards have youth representation 80 youth at risk are connected to mentors RCMP is becoming engaged and excited about the program 75% of nonprofit boards have youth representation 40 youth at risk are connected to mentors per year Positive Ticketing Program actively engages the RCMP and Councils We don t have current stats on number of families accessing resources Local service say they are not seeing an increase. Local service report an increase in number of families accessing resources Intergeneration al activities are organized by There are no seniors in a mentorship relationship One internal and one funded program have included intergeneration al activities There is one senior in a mentorship relationship Seniors and youth initiate activities in a reciprocal relationship 50 seniors are engaged in a mentorship relationship with youth
2. ORGANIZATIONS ARE PARTNERING TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCES. There is less duplication in programs and services and programming is scheduled to meet the needs of the community. Programs and services are being provided in the most cost efficient way possible. The needs that are specific to our community are being met and funded programs and services are becoming self sustaining. Key Initiative: Strategies: Increase partnership and collaborative planning between funded and partner organizations. Initiate community groups that facilitate collaborative service delivery and scheduling such as Community Parenting, Anti-Bullying, PYP, etc. Host sessions and workshops that guide and provide information. Support local organizations in the community in their objective to create a facility to house non-profit human service organizations, such as Rotary House as a one-stop-shop for resources. 25% of 2010 applications named active partners. Only one application was applied for by two or more 73% of 2011 applications named active partners. No applications were applied for by two or more FCSS s are allocated to projects that are applied for as a partnership of two or more Many organizations report problems with funding There were 28 applications in 2010 and 41 different inhouse programs and services There seems to be less stress on organizations for funding There were 26 applications in 2010 and 42 different inhouse programs and services Organizations report sustainability in their programs as opposed to problems with funding There is less demand for programs, resources and services from FCSS
3. PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO THE SERVICES AND RESOURCES THEY NEED IN ORDER TO BECOME MORE RESILIENT People in our community receive the information they need to access appropriate programs and services in a timely manner. People know where to access programs and services. People are resilient and depend less on programs and services in our community. Families are attending events as a family. Children have a safe environment to go to after school. People have easy access to services available or a one-stop-shop. Key Initiatives: Strategies: Provide information and referral to the appropriate program or service. Respond to inquiries from community residents through calls or drop ins. Increase awareness about programs and services available. Showcase community resources through the Family and Seniors Directories, Community Resource Directory, Community Activity Calendars and Halloween Haunted House. Initiate programs that promote resiliency when a need arises in the community. Ensure that parents who are separated or divorced have the tools necessary to continue to parent effectively through PAS and Focus. Engage families in community events and support out of school and parenting programs. Promote community initiatives that allow easier access to services. Initiate a transportation program for seniors and low-income individuals.
Of 441 families surveyed in 2009, 64% are aware of available programs and services. Research into other community transportatio n programs. 4. PEOPLE HAVE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OWNERSHIP OF THEIR COMMUNITY. We are trying different avenues to raise awareness ie: facebook page, website Solutions are being explored! 75% of families are aware available. of programs and services. The community has a transportation program for seniors and lowincome individuals. Non-profit organizations in our community have enough volunteers to effectively deliver their programs and services. The instances of graffiti and vandalism has decreased in our community. The streets in our community are clean and litter free. There is a sense of community within neighbourhoods and people know their neighbours. The community responds to and supports people who are victims of bullies. Seniors are actively engaged in their community and are not socially isolated. Key Initiatives Strategies Increase volunteering in the community. Host Board Development workshops for volunteer boards. Host Volunteer Appreciation and recognition events. Campaign businesses to allow their staff to volunteer..
Work with high schools on volunteering for credit programs. Connect volunteers with opportunities through a volunteer bureau. Promote community pride. Engage the businesses and residents to Adopt a Block and participate in Operation Clean Sweep. Instill community pride within children through Litter Bug presentations. Create a safe and caring community. Provide resources for and promote Block Parties and Front Yard Barbeques. Instill a Zero Tolerance for an anti-bullying philosophy within the community. Decrease the number of seniors who are isolated. Engage seniors in community activities through the Seniors Wellness Program. There is no Volunteer Bureau There were several instances of graffiti during Grad 2010 13 businesses promoted antibullying messaging during antibullying week Nov. 2010 We don t know how many seniors are active in community activities Volunteer has been developed and 15 20 groups are using if encouraged 8 graffiti kits were distributed 8 businesses promoted anti -bullying messaging during antibullying week Nov. 2011 Working with SWP facilities to gain more detailed stats The Volunteer Bureau is created and is actively used by 30 volunteer groups. There are no instances of graffiti in the community. 30 and businesses are actively promoting antibullying messaging. 75% of seniors are active in community activities.