Transcript CATCH Program - Wesley Urban Ministries

Child, Youth and
Family Programs
What existed in 2003
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Family Resource Centre
Summer Camp
Teen Drop In
Transitional Youth Program
Where we are now….
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In 2010, 22% of Wesley’s Annual budget was
used for expenditures for the Child, Youth and
Family Programs.
Early Years Programs
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Wesley operates neighbourhood based play and
learn programs
One stop shop for parents to access services and
supports related to their child’s development
Early Years staff provide parents with the tools
to help their child reach their full potential
Serve as a gateway to other community supports
Impact
This past year alone, over 4,030 adults and 4,070 children
registered to attend these FREE programs.
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In 2010 Wesley staff facilitated interactions with over
57,790 visits made by families with their children to our
respective programs.
Wesley has been facilitating outreach programs since
2008 through United Way funding in an attempt to
bridge gaps where programs are most needed in the
community in the “From Here to the Bay” catchment
area. Over the past year, this program has enhanced the
lives of families at over 12 locations.
Early Years Program Locations
Main Site
155 Queen Street North
Beasley Child and Family Centre
145 Wilson Street
The Source
Young Parent Resource Centre
138 Herkimer Street
St. Martin’s Manor
Young Parent Resource Centre
Church of the Resurrection Neighbourhood Site 500 Mohawk Road West
435 Mohawk Road West
Angela’s Place
Maplecroft Apartments Neighbourhood Site
Young Parent Resource Centre
1900 Main Street West
320 Tragina Avenue North
St. Cuthbert’s Church Neighbourhood Site
2 Bond Street North
CATCH
350 Quigley Road
Ryerson Recreation Centre Neighbourhood Site CATCH-Riverdale
251 Duke Street
40 Grandville
CATCH Programs
350 Quigley Road
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CATCH is an east-end Hamilton community
development/community driven project.
CATCH aims to improve health and safety inside and
outside the home by engaging children, youth and
families with children from birth to 18 years through
programming and connections with community
resources.
Over 11,449 visits were made during 2010 for
programs offering services to ages birth to eighteen
years of age with 273 new parents and 285 new
children and youth.
Wesley Child Care Centre
340 York Boulevard
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Provides bilingual (English and French) licensed child
care spaces for children 2 ½ to 5 years old.
Fee subsidy is available through the City of Hamilton
for those who qualify.
Enriched play activities include school readiness
programs, daily outdoor/gross motor activities,
nutritious snacks and meals.
Wesley staff has contributed to enhancing and
supporting the healthy development of children and
families of 24 children on a daily basis.
Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
Family Home Visitor Program
151 Queen Street North
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Identifies and supports families in achieving their goals
in order to promote the healthy growth and
development of children.
Connects over 4,000 families annually with community
resources and supports, through family home visitors
who work in partnership with a public health nurse.
This past year 221 families registered with the program.
Referrals, support, goal-setting, and home visits.
Early Years Programs
School Age Programs:
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Summer Day Camp
After School Programs
After School Programs
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Wesley School Age Programs give children age 6-12, a
safe, supervised environment which encourages
learning, including help with homework and
recreational activities.
Homework time, nutritious snacks, a variety of
activities to choose from, including lounge activities
such a board games, interactive games, crafts, reading,
cooking and gym activities.
Programs are located in the inner city
317 children registered this past year
School Age Program Locations
After School Programs:
Betty Brooks Community Centre
155 Queen Street North
Summer Camp Programs:
Betty Brooks Community Centre
155 Queen Street North
Beasley Community Centre
145 Wilson Street
Beasley Community Centre
145 Wilson Street
King George Elementary School
77 Gage Avenue North
Queen Victoria Elementary School
166 Forest Ave
Hess Street Elementary School
107 Hess Street North
CATCH Program:
350 Quigley Road
Summer Camp
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Provides children, age 6-12, with opportunities
to learn, play and grow in a camp environment.
Wesley Summer Camp gives caregivers the
assurance that their children are stimulated and
supervised with recreational activities,
educational sessions, sports, and field trips.
Last summer Wesley enriched the lives of 180
children where 50 attended camp on a weekly
basis.
Summer Camp and After School
Programs
Youth Programs
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Teen Drop In
Youth Housing
YOW-Hamilton (Youth Outreach Workers)
Youth Program Locations
Teen Drop in Centres:
Betty Brooks Community Centre
155 Queen Street North
Youth Outreach Workers Hamilton
Mobile program
Wesley Neighbourhood Centre
93 Delena Avenue North
CATCH Program:
350 Quigley Road
Youth Housing:
191 Main Street West
Teen Drop-Ins
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Our staff provide a fun, welcoming, safe environment
for adolescents.
We offer social and recreational programming that
engages youth in positive activities.
Team sports, snack, lounge, crafts, and movie nights are
some of the few programs that are offered.
Staff working at the teen drop in program interact with
an average of 40 youth per evening between the two
locations.
Youth Housing
191 Main Street West
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The Wesley Youth Housing Program aids in addressing the
issues of youth age 16-21 years who are homeless or at-risk of
homelessness.
Wesley staff assist with housing, safety, skill development,
education, employment and building a new life through a twoyear program that develops the necessary skills for youth to
move to independence in the community.
Wesley Youth Housing is Hamilton's only transitional housing
program for youth with a capacity to house 19 youth at a time
with 24-hour support and crisis intervention, and an emphasis
on learning skills to live independently.
This past year Wesley assisted 32 youth with this program.
Youth Outreach Workers-Hamilton
(YOW-H)
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Through the Street Youth Planning Collaborative,
YOW-H serves 12-21 year old youth and their families
in three underserved, at-risk communities in Hamilton.
This mobile team focuses on community development,
engagement and referrals to existing services.
This past year, YOW staff touched the lives of 9,000
youth. More than 800 families were served and more
than 4,000 referrals made.
Youth Programs
Neighbourhoods We have Impacted
Decreasing Barriers…
Increasing Opportunities