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St. Albert Strategy & Mobilization Committee
Celebrate
January 28, 2010
SAM MEMBERSHIP CATHY HERON, CHAIR (CSAB) BARRY WOWK (Protestant Schools) DAVID QUICK (Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools) GAIL BRIGHTLEY (Child & Family Services) SCOTT RODDA (FCSS) WARREN DOSKO (RCMP) TBA - Alberta Health TBA - Mental Health
Why SAM?
Greater cooperation with community agencies
Participation with City and RCMP in 40 Developmental Assets
Building awareness and resilience in our youth
Better utilization of community resources
Better service to youth in need
There’s more power and strength when we address issues as a community
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Vision
A safe, healthy and vibrant community where individuals, families and neighbourhoods are supported, cared for and valued.
GOALS To improve coordination and collaboration among service providers, thus avoiding duplication and effectively addressing gaps in service delivery To involve citizens and shareholders in determining the needs, concerns and solutions to the social issues in the community.
IS IT WORKING?
Increased effectiveness in responding to the needsof youth, parents, families and seniors Partnerships are improved Relationships are strengthened Increased understanding of gaps in service Decrease # of committees 42% 77% 88% 100% 100%
Highlights Sam initiated, supported and/or advocated for over $650,000 Investment dollars/grants for the St. Albert community:
Community Partnership Enhancement Funding United Way – Community Investment Committee (TRS) Safe Communities Innovation Fund
Highlights SAM endorses:
Seniors Working Group
Child, Youth and Family Working Group
Asset Development Initiative SAM is a City Council priority
Community Partnership Enhancement Fund
Funding to support formalizing a model of collaboration in St. Albert:
SAM hosted two community partnership workshops
Hired a facilitator to assist SAM and Working Groups develop priorities
Supported a Neighbourhood survey
St. Albert Community Investment Committee
Recommendations regarding an annual allocation of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region Community Impact Funds to the greatest benefit of St. Albert residents Rental Assistance Program (RAP) - September 2008 – December 2009
76 families have been supported through RAP
25 of those families have successfully completed their exit strategies and these files are now closed
Safe Communities Innovation Fund
Neighbourhood Development Team To encourage targeted neighbourhoods struggling with crime and social disorder issues to identify, connect and utilize their assets to address their local issues.
5 neighbourhood initiatives
Community garden (partnership between Transitions, Youth Community Centre and The Christian Reformed Church
Graffiti Protocol
Neighbourhood Development Initiative
“Very impressive – thank you for a very quick start” “I am encouraged by this process and also understand that I need to be more active and responsive to what I see happening in our neighbourhoods” “Thanks to all of you and all who have worked on our concerns” “Thank you for the follow-up, the neighbourhood appreciates all you do”
SAM Working Groups
St. Albert Seniors’ Working Group & St. Albert Youth, Child & Family Working Group
Working Group Benefits
“We can see the benefits of tackling issues together as organizations.” “The networking opportunities have been a lifeline for me as I am new to my job. I feel that I am better able to address the needs of my clients.”
Working Group Benefits
“In the past, [our organization] was overlooked in many community committee meetings. Since the formation of SAM [working groups] we have been informed and involved in those community issues, have been able to participate and our ability to meet our mandate has increased substantially.”
Working Group Benefits
“The capacity of agencies serving seniors has been markedly increased due to improved communication, resource sharing, shared passion and motivation and clear objectives.”
St. Albert Seniors Working Group
“A Community for ALL Ages” A Plan for St. Albert Seniors A collaborative effort from agencies and individuals advocating for the future of our aging community.
St. Albert Seniors’ Working Group • • • •
Strategic Goals: Collective advocacy Centralized information Transportation Addressing elder abuse
• St. Albert Child, Youth and Family Working Group
Families, youth and service providers are aware of services and supports
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Families and youth access available community services and supports
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Appropriate community services and supports are delivered in flexible and responsive ways for families and youth
St. Albert Youth, Child and Family Working Group • • • •
Key Initiatives: Identify gaps in community database Create information packages for military families Community based Parent Information Series Birth Control and Sexual Health clinic/information
Asset Development
Asset Development
To increase Developmental Assts in the lives of all St. Albert’s young people
Asset Development survey (baseline data)
13 Asset Development presentations to local schools and Administration
4 Asset Development presentations to local agencies
Building Development Assets in School Communities workshop attended by 85 students, teachers and day care staff
147 school based workshops to over 1800 students
COMMUNITY MAPPING
Mapping allows SAM to visually understand community demographics, trends and resources.
North Ridge Deer Ridge Lacombe Park Erin Ridge Inglewood Oakmont Woodlands Kingswood Braeside Northwest Urban Village Centre Mission Downtown Sturgeon
SAM the Protestant School
Timberlea Riel Business Park Grandin
Board and Greater St. Albert Catholic School Board are participating in a joint project that will
Riel- South Heritage Lakes
clarify the profile of early school-aged children.
Forest Lawn Akinsdale Campbell Business Park Pineview
How are we doing?
Are partnerships strengthened?
Are SAM and community stakeholders better informed about each other’s work?
Are services to children, youth, parents/families individuals and seniors better coordinated?
Contact SAM
www.stalbertfcss.ca/st-albert-strategy and-mobilization-committee Chair: Cathy Heron Email: [email protected]