2006 Fall - Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba

C.F.S.
Fall, 2006
PRESS
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN MANITOBA
“It Takes a Village…”
Raising Funds
Board of Directors
2005-2006
Executive
Kathryn Graham–
Past President
Lorne Whitelock President
Erin Folkes 1st Vice President
Joyce Koke2nd Vice President
Board Members
Edward Arndt Virden
Dianne de Delley Brandon
Erin Foulkes Brandon
Kathryn Graham Brandon
Gloria Gulliver Brandon
Joyce Koke Brandon
Robert Palamar Russell
Lois Robson Deleau
Lorne Whitelock Killarney
As a private, non-profit Agency, we are able to raise funds in the community to support programming
offered to strengthen families and promote early childhood development. Research has demonstrated that
by investing in these two areas, communities will become healthier and families stronger. As a Child and
Family Services Agency, our board and staff believe in providing this broad continuum of services to the
families in Westman. This approach ensures that families get support while children are protected. It also
helps to fulfill the Mission Statement of the Agency:
“Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba exists so that children are
safe and nurtured in strong loving families
within a community of caring people “
Without the financial support of the community, the corporate sector and other funding bodies, the Agency
would not be able to offer services like the Sun Fund for Kids, Preschool Enrichment Program, Family Life
Education, Parent Child Home Program and Roots of Empathy.
In many ways, the Fall season marks the beginning of the new fundraising year. United Way of Brandon,
rural community Donor’s Choice and Fall campaign, and the Rotary Club of Brandon Westman Dinner &
Wine Festival are some of the community events coming in the next few months.
We thank you for your continued support of these efforts and the ongoing work of the Agency.
Dave McGregor, MSW, RSW
Chief Executive Officer
Lorne Whitelock, President
Board of Directors
Plaque presented
to the CFS
Foundation by
Safeway, Corral
Centre
Below: At Annual General Meeting, June 6th, John Russell, on behalf of
the CFS Foundation, acknowledged dedicated Hamiota volunteers who,
annually, organize a Christmas concert and auction as a fundraiser for our
Agency. Left to right are: John Russell, Linda Irwin, Bernice McDonald,
Connie Steinburg, Carol Lee and Heather McGhee. 150 people were in
attendance at the Annual General Meeting
A tax deductible donation
can be made to Child and
Family Services of Western
Manitoba through
Child and Family Services
Foundation
800 McTavish Street
National Family Week
October 2-8, 2006
Children In Care
F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked
Questions)
With newspaper articles referencing
many children in care being housed in
hotels on a regular basis, we would like
to clarify our agency utilizes hotels very infrequently.
We maintain a small but mighty care group of
dedicated foster parents who care for the majority of
children who need to be placed outside their family.
We have 63 licensed foster home who care for 130
children as of July 2006.
Additionally, we operate two Level IV residential
facilities for teenagers. Cypress Treatment Program
provides long-term care for 6 male teens with sexually
abusive behaviours. Patrick House, a co-ed family, is
licensed to care for 8 youth. Our focus is to provide
safety, consistency and care to teens struggling with a
variety of issues. These two resources also accept
referrals from our child welfare partners.
We also have a partnership with Youth for Christ which
has responded to the need for semi-independent
residences for older teens – Project U-Turn 1 for males
and Project U-Turn 2 for females.
IN HOUSE NEWS
Congratulations!
To Lorry Hart and her husband Trevor on the birth of
their son, Hayden Dean.
Change!
Carla Navid has returned to the position of Intake at the
7th Street Access Centre
Farewell!
To Amanda Ogilvie who has accepted a position with the
Brandon School Division
To Mae Marcroft after years of service to the Agency in
the Accounting Department
To our great summer students: Kara Fedorowich,
Mallory Pulver and Raelle Fenton
Welcome!
To Laura McKenzie who will be covering for Lorry Hart
while she is on maternity leave
To Kerry Kowalyk who has joined the Accounting
Department
To social work students, Jenna Kulhavy and Mindie
Noordenbos
This year, the theme of National Family Week is
“Nourishing the Family Tree”.
To celebrate, we are having an Open House on
Friday, October 6, from 2:00-4:00 at the
Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre
255 9th Street, 726-6280
Please plan to join us for a visit,
refreshments and fun!
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“What do families have in common with trees? They
have strong roots that provide the stability to weather
life’s storms and branches that stretch out to explore
new and exciting opportunities. Both offer shelter and
a place to grow and play. And just like trees, families
come in all sorts of varieties, shapes, and sizes.”
Preschool Enrichment Program
Celebrates 40 years!!!!
Thursday, November 9th
Watch for invitations and more details
Announcing Triple P
Program
Last year, Manitoba became the first
jurisdiction in North America to take
on the world-renowned Australian
Positive Parenting Program. The province is expanding it this
year to Brandon and other regions. The announcement was
made at the Elspeth Reid Family
Resource Centre on August 28th by
Drew Caldwell, MLA Brandon East
(see photo).
Training in this program will be
provided to staff of many agencies,
including our Agency, to promote
positive, caring relationships between
parents and their children and help parents learn effective
management strategies for dealing with a variety of
childhood developmental and behavioural issues. It will give
parents the opportunity to access supports from trained
professionals in the community.
Foster Parent Appreciation Week
October 15 - 21
Looking for Board Members!
Are You or know of someone
who is?
Events are being planned to celebrate:
Foster Parent Recruitment Information Day:
Saturday, October 14
At the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre
10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For information call
Marilyn Sterling Blanco: 726-6046
 Passionate
about the well-being of
children
 Interested in helping to make a difference
to families in Western Manitoba
 Committed to serving on a dynamic
community –based Board.
Foster Family Appreciation Luncheon:
Friday, October 20
Victoria Inn
At this luncheon there will be recognition of long years of
service, retirement and honorary Foster Parent
recognition
On CKX Noon Hour Show
Monday, October 16
The Brandon foster family support worker and a Foster
Parent will be interviewed by Karen Chrest
The Child and Family Services Board of Directors is looking
for members, particularly north of #1 hwy. up to Russell
including communities such as Hamiota, Strathclair, Birtle,
Neepawa and Minnedosa and representation from our most
southeastern area of Glenboro and Pilot Mound.
If you are interested in becoming a nominee for the Board,
please contact Kathryn Graham, Chairperson, Nominating
& Membership Committee, at 571-7651.
Volunteer Services News
Sun Fund For Kids Camp
By Katharine Mercredi, Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Welcome to all of the following volunteers that have
joined our Agency team recently:
Parent Child Home Program – Tanya Cantlon, Candace
Geisbrecht, Bonni-Leigh Martens, Gloria Jean Warkentin;
Preschool Enrichment Program – Debbie Brandt,
Geraldine Genaille;
Mentor – Faye Couling, Erin Mahoney, Raelle Fenton,
Robyn Poirier, Erica Rance;
Other – Hilary McLeod;
Eslpeth Reid Family Resource Centre – Kristen Zegers
259 children were able to go to camp this summer with
help from the Sun Fund. All families that applied were
given the opportunity. Thank you for your continued
support!
A letter received
from a happy
camper!
Our Agency has been offered tickets for an upcoming
sporting event, December 7. The Annual Oldtimers
Hockey game will take place at the Kinsmen Arena at 7:00
p.m. Mentors or Tutors who would like tickets for
themselves and the youth you are volunteering with should
call 726-6114 to reserve.
Partnerships
Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba collaborates with many community resources.
following:
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Forthcoming are the
Our Agency along with Family Conciliation are offering a program for children affected by separation and/or
divorce. Starts early October, for children 8-10. For more information, call Wally Koop at the Elspeth Reid Family
Resource Centre, 726-6280.
The Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre along with our Agency have formed a partnership to offer group session for Self-Harming, a 10-week adolescent group at the Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre. It will be offered
every Tuesday from October 3rd - December 5th, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Contact Joan Lepp (CFS) at 726-7008 or
Jill Brown (CATC) at 571-7267.
We are excited about expanding the Roots of Empathy program to four classrooms within Brandon School Division
and two within Southwest Horizon School Division; Pierson and Souris.
Foster Parent recruitment this year is in partnership with Métis CF&CS, DOCFS and Sandy Bay CFS.
C.F.S. PRESS
This year Child and Family Service Foundation will not be putting on a Gala dinner as the
Rotary Club of Brandon has offered to donate their proceeds of the
Westman Dinner & Wine Festival to the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre!
Wednesday, October 11 at the Royal Oak Inn
A six course, wine-pairing meal
Cost: $110/person
Reception at 6:30 & dinner at 7:00
Tickets are available at the Royal Oak Inn or from any of the Foundation Board members.
For more information call Tracy Baker at 724-6576
Thursday, October 12, 7:00—10:00 p.m. At the Royal Oak Inn.
Tickets are $25 and are available at either Liquor Marts, the Royal Oak Inn or from any
Foundation Board member. For more information call Tracy Baker at 724-6576.
Safeway We Care Program…..
The Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba Foundation Board would like to
recognize the wonderful support that the Corral Centre, Safeway staff and their customers
have shown for the Elspeth Reid Family Fund to the tune of $17,836. John Russell
accepted the cheque from Safeway staff, Venessa Carels, and Blake Krahn.
~Many Thanks ~
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Grants from The Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs Neighbourhoods Alive Program ($10,000) and Brandon United
Way Innovations Fund ($6,900) have enabled the Roots of Empathy Program to expand from one school to 4 schools in
Brandon - King George, Earl Oxford, Betty Gibson & George Fitton. Roots of Empathy is
also being introduced to two of our rural schools, Souris and Pierson in partnership with
Southwest Horizon School Division. These sites are supported by the communities.
The Manitoba Community Services Council Inc. has granted $30,000 towards
programming and services at the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre. MCSC, with
funding provided by the Government of Manitoba, allocates grants and/or BINGO events
towards projects of community service, social service, recreation and health related
services.
With the help of Manitoba Public Insurance ($1,650) and the Rotary Club of Brandon Above: Tammy Milne , UW Chair of
the Community Resource Committee
($750) we were able to replace our child car seats that were due to expire.
Designated grants from an anonymous donor for the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre presenting cheque to Lorne Whitelock
and Dave McGregor for Roots of
($32,720) and the Preschool Enrichment Program ($29,689) have contributed to the Empathy Program
ongoing program and services of these two essential programs.
We also want to thank the United Way for a three year grant ($34,000) for the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre
and the Preschool Enrichment Program. We are presently in the second year of the agreement.
C.F.S. PRESS is a publication of CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN MANITOBA, 800 McTavish Avenue,
Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7L4 Phone: 1-204-726-6030 Toll Free; 1-800-483-8980 Fax 1-204-726-6775
E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.cfswestern.mb.ca

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