DELIVERABLES TASKS WHO WHEN TO BEGIN WHEN FOLLOW UP · FOSTER FAMILY COALTION & CHILD AND FAMILY...

FOSTERFAMILYCOALTION&CHILDANDFAMILYSERVICESSTRATEGICWORKPLAN2016-2017

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DELIVERABLES TASKS WHO WHENTOBEGIN WHEN FOLLOWUP

DELIVERABLES TASKS WHO WHENTOBEGIN WHEN FOLLOWUP

1. Foster/AdoptiveFamilySupportNewsletter 1. All

i) EDReportii) PresidentReportiii) DHSSReportiv) Servicesv) ParentingInfovi) Permanencyvii) AdoptionInformationviii) StayinSchool

2. Aprili) Tradeshowii) AboriginalDayiii) Campiv) PosterContest

3. Julyi) CampReport&Photosii) PosterContestiii) CallforEventsforFFAWiv) RequestTestimonialsofFoster&Adoptionv) SummerRecruitment

1.i) Tammyii) Dawniii) Brianiv) FFC-NWTv) FFC-NWTvi) FFC-NWT&DHSSvii) FFC-NWT&Lauraviii) FFC-NWT

2. FFC-NWT

3. FFC-NWT

1.1monthpriortonewsletterpublication

2. April

3. July


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DELIVERABLES TASKS WHO WHENTOBEGIN WHEN FOLLOWUP4. October

i) FFAWii) LetterfromMinisterofHSSiii) LetterfromPrimeMinister&Governor

Generaliv) PosterContestv) ChristmasAnnouncementsvi) AdoptionAwarenessmonth

5. Januaryi) SpringRecruitmentii) Surveys

iv) FFC-NWT&Bethan&RegAuth

v) FFC-NWT

4.i) FFC-NWT/RegAuthii) Brianiii) CFFAiv) FFC-NWTv) FFC-NWT/RegAuthvi) FFC-NWT/Laura

5. FFC-NWT

4. August

4. October

5. January

Telecommunications 1. TollFreeLinei) PromotetoFPii) AdvertisingofPromoMaterial

2. Website3. SocialMedia4. Emailcontacts

i) UpdatedListsofOpenHomes

FFC-NWT1.ii) DHSS

2. FFC-NWT3. FFC-NWT

4.i)DHSS

Ongoing1.i) 1monthpriortospecificeventsii) Ongoing

4.i) Monthly

Ongoing1.i)Octoberii) Monthly–BethantotospeaktoManager/Supervisorsaboutcommittingacalltofostercae/adoption2. Ongoing3. Ongoing4. Ongoing

Inperson 1. MentorshipProgrami) Researchotherjurisdictionsmentorship

programsii) PilotwithBoardMembers

1. FFC-NWT&RegionalHSSA&DHSS

i) FFC-NWTii) FFC-NWT

1. Septemberi) Septemberii) FosterFamilyAppreciationWeek

1. Ongoing


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iii) GatherFeedbackiv) DevelopTrainingPackagev) SendtoregionstorecruitMentors

2. Walk–ins3. MonthlySupportGroups

i)Advertiseii)InviteDepartment“guestspeakers”

4. One-on-ones

iii)FFC-NWTiv)FFC-NWT&DHSSv)FFC-NWT

2. FFC-NWT3. FFC-NWT&Regional

HSSAi)FFC-NWT&RegionalHSSAii)DHSS&RegionalHSSA4. FFC-NWT

iii)Marchiv)April(2017)v)May2.Ongoing3.Ongoing4.Ongoing

2.Ongoing3.MonthlyStartinginOctober4.Ongoing

RegionalNetworking

1.TeamBuildingi)EncourageContinuousmeetings

1.RegionalHSSA&FPi)FFC-NWT&DHSS

Ongoing

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FFCGuide 1.Updateregionalsectioni)RequestUpdatesfromRegionsii)Provideinformationforregionalinsertsiii)Supportregionsindoingsoiv)DevelopRegionalInsertDocumentv)DistributeFFCGuides

1.FFC-NWT&DHSS&RegionalHSSAi)FFC-NWTii)RegionalHSSAiii)DHSSiv)FFC-NWTv)FFC-NWT&RegionalHSSA

1.i)Juneii)Augustiii)June-Augustiv)August&Septemberv)October

1.October iii)Followupannuallyformorecopies

2. Training P.R.I.D.E. 1.FinishPilotprogram

i)Participantscompleteevaluationformii)CompileinformationfromfeedbackformforGovernorStateUniversityiii)Launchtopubliciv)Maintainandassistindividualstakingtrainingv)HighlightSuccessesandTrackStatisticsvi)DevelopStandardforMandatorytraining2.ClassroomTraining

1.FFC-NWT&Bethan

iv)October2.Ongoing

1.i)July30ii)Augiii)October(FFAW)iv)Ongoingvi)November


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i)PartnerwithYHSSAtohostii)RecruitYellowknifefacilitatoriii)Identifyparticipantsiv)Advertisev)FacilitateTraining

vi)DHSS2.FFC-NWT&YHSSAii)DHSSA

MentalHealthFirstAid

1.Book&facilitatetrainingforCampStaffi)Evaluate2.SupportHealthAuthoritiesindeliveringtoFP

1.FFC-NWT2.DHSS

1.June20162.September2016

1.June7-9

3. NationalRepresentation

CanadianFosterFamilyAssociation

1.QuarterlyMeetingsi)twoface-to-faceii)twoteleconference2.ProvideNationalInformation&UpdatestoNWT

NWTCFFADirector February,May,September&Novemberi)May17-20andSeptember19-25

NationalExecutiveDirectors

1.Bi-annualmeetings2.ProvideNationalInformation&UpdatestoNWTFP&DHSS

1.FFC-NWT2.FFC-NWT&DHSS

Ongoing 1.April12-14andSeptember22-232.MayandNovember

4. Foster/AdoptiveFamilyAppreciation

FFApprec&AdoptionAwarenessComPlans

1.CoordinateMeetingtodevelopplani)Allpartiesattendmeetingwithoutlineii)Partnertocombineiii)Schedulefollowupmeetingtoenactplan

1.FFC-NWT,Brian&Laura 1.Augustiii)LastWeekofSeptember


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FFApprecPackages 1.Receiveaccuratehomenumbers2.Ordercalendars3.Solicitin-kinddonations4.CompilePackages5.Mailout

1.HSSA&DHSS2.FFC-NWT3.FFC-NWT4.FFC-NWT5.DHSS

1.July2.July3.August4.EarlyOctober5.SecondWeekofOctober

October

AdoptionAwarenessMonth

1.CompilePersonalStoriesinAudio/Visual2.BearfactsAnnouncements3.MediaAdvertising

1.FFC-NWT&Laura2.DHSS3.FFC-NWT&DHSS

1.June2.EarlyNovember3.WholeMonth

November

5. Recruitment Booth 1.SnowCastle

2.TradeShow3.AboriginalDay4.PrideFestival5.CommunityShowcaseNight6.FFAW7.AdoptionAwarenessMonth8.VariousCommunities&booths

All:FFC-NWT&DHSS&YHSSA6.RegionalHSSA7.RegionalHSSA8.RegionalHSSA

1.Spring2.Spring3.June4.August5.September6.October7.November8.Ongoing

1.March20172.May7-83.June214.Aug5-75.Sep176.October16-227.monthofNovember8.Whenavailable

PublicMessaging 1.In-Kindadvertisinginpromotionofbooths2.E-boards3.SocialMedia4.Seekingnewopportunitiesandpartnerships

FFC-NWT Ongoing

PromotionalPackages

1.Seekadditionalfundingforpromotionalitems2.CompilePackages3.SendouttoRegions

1.FFC-NWT2.FFC-NWT3.DHSS

1.August

2.September3.1stweekofOctober


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DELIVERABLES TASKS WHO WHENTOBEGIN WHEN FOLLOWUP6. LegalDefense

InsuranceFinalizePolicy 1. Confirminformationrequiredtofinalizepolicy

2. Obtainnewquote3. PurchasePolicy4. HirePolicyAdministrator5.ConsultwithInsurancecompanyoninformationrequiredofpolicyholders

FFC-NWT 1. May2. May3. TBD4. TBD,asper3.5. Fall

TBA

Consent 1. FosterHomeAgreementformtobedistributed2. Socialworkersexplainchanges3. FosterParentssignconsent4. ProvideconsentformstoInsurancePolicyAdministrator

1. DHSS2. RegionalAuths3. RegionalAuths4. DHSS 4. September

April2015

4. ongoing

DataBase 1. Createdatabasesystem2. Inputallpertinentinformation3. Obtainmissinginformationrequired4. Confirmprocessforupdating5. UpdateOutreachDatabase

PolicyAdministrator 1. August2. Ongoing3. Ongoing4. TBD5. Ongoing

Foster Family Coalition of the NWT 2017

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“The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT is a unified voice dedicated to improving the life of children and youth in foster care by supporting foster families’ well-being.”

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Foster Family Coalition of the Northwest Territories

Charitable Status Number: 88773 1008 RR0001

Business Number: 88773 1008 RP0001

Societies Number: SOC1568

HISTORY

Camp Connections is an outdoor cultural and adventure camp for children and youth involved with social services in the NWT. Camp Connections strives to be a place where youth from northern and remote communities can come and escape the stress and tension from their lives. We promote traditional knowledge and foster cultural respect through cultural teachings; we practice traditional ways at camp and provide many culturally appropriate resources. We focus on competitive games, sports, creative arts, and other activities; which encourage leadership skills, teamwork, social, and interpersonal skills, as well as self expression. Additionally a large part of camp programming is teaching campers healthy lifestyles and promoting healthy choices. Camp is a place where participants can see success and cope with small failures. It is a place where children and youth learn new skills, and share their knowledge, a place where they are accepted and encouraged to grow. Out in nature and among others who come from similar traumatic backgrounds we can capture their imagination and focus their diverse abilities. These components, combined with encouraging staff and cultural guests, who have a desire to enrich the lives of children, increase the resiliency of these children and youth; creating memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Camp Connections has been in existence since the summer of 2003. It has grown from a two-week camp in hosting 30 campers, to a Territorial camp that runs summer long bringing in over 100 campers from every region of the Territory.


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OBJECTIVES & GOALS

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

We have been gradually changing the criteria to accommodate the people that are interested in Camp Connections. Camp is open to any child or youth involved with social services from any community in the NWT between the ages of 7 – 18. Typically, over 97% of our participants are of Aboriginal or Inuit descent. Priority is given first to children and youth that are currently in care, be it a regular or provisional foster home, however we often have children and youth who are post-adoption as well as children and youth currently in the home but still recieveing support from social services attend. Year to year there are returning children and youth and it is a pleasure to see them grow and change. For some children and youth there is a sever lack of permenancy and consistency in their lives, Camp Connections is the only persistent thing in their lives.

·Reduce the incidence of cyclical abuse and the likelihood of children and youth becoming involvedrisky activities by providing an adventure experience for those whose lives have been impacted by abuseand neglect;

·Increase cultural awareness by providing opportunities to reclaim and preserve traditional knowledge;

·Invigorate the child’s outlook for the future by introducing life skills that cultivate self-respect and selfesteem by encouraging healthy lifestyles; and

·Provide a safe place for children and youth to grow, explore, and create positive memories andconnections to last a lifetime.

DRAFT SCHEDULE FOR CAMP CONNECTIONS - 2017

OUR PROGRAMMING Programming at Camp Connections is designed to meet the needs of all children and youth by emphasizing a balance of physical, cultural, mental, and emotional skills. The program is tailored depending on the age of the children and youth attending. A great deal of time is put into providing a balance of activities that will ensure that each camper has an experience of a lifetime. At camp there are daily “I am” themes that are practiced throughout the week. They are another way to encourage self-esteem in the children and youth that attend Camp Connections. The daily “I am” themes are:

• I am Capable – Learning about Stress • I am Loveable – Learning about Healthy Relationships • I am Trustworthy – Learning to Trust• I am Important – Learning about Self-Esteem • I am Powerful – Learning about Self-confidence • I am Valuable – Learning about Teamwork • I am Helpful – Learning to be Supportive and Encouraging to others

Our program includes traditional knowledge and fosters respect through cultural teachings; which includes traditional ways with many culturally appropriate resources. We also focus on competitive games, sports, creative arts and crafts, as many traditional artistic teaching as possible, and other activities which encourage leadership skills, teamwork, social, and interpersonal skills, as well as self expression. Additionally a large part of camp programming is teaching campers healthy lifestyles and promoting healthy choices as well as enabling them to feel good about themselves. Through effective programming, children and youth learn new skills, and share their knowledge, where they are accepted and encouraged to grow.

Session Date Camp For Who Ages 1 July 3 – July 9 Youth Camp Coed 7 to 11

2 July 14 – July 20 Youth Camp Coed 12 to 14

3 Youth Camp Coed 7 to 11

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July 25 – July 31

August 5-August 11 Leadership Camp Coed 12 to 18

5 August 16– August 22 Youth Camp Coed 7 to 11


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ACCOMMODATING DISABILITES Camp Connections does our best to accommodate children and youth with disabilities. The large majority of children coming to camp are affected by FASD, as well as other behavioral challenges, and learning difficulties. We accommodate these special needs by ensuring our staff is properly trained to live and work with these varying abilities. We also create our camp schedule and ensure our camp facilities are FASD friendly. All children and youth attending camp are grieving unimaginable losses and therefore we keep our camps smaller in size. To ensure that our staffing ratios remain at 4:1, children and youth with extremely high needs that cannot be met by our staff are only accepted at camp when a one-to-one worker accompanies them. This ensures that all children and youth attending Camp Connections are given the special attention they require.

CULTURAL COMPONENT Camp Connections provides a culturally appropriate atmosphere, and encourages pride in all campers’ heritage. This year Camp Connections will be hiring an Cultural Coordinator to aid in sharing traditional knowledge and assist the campers in activities relating to Indigenious culture. Our Cultural Coordinator will be taking the lead on raising our tipi and new fish drying wall tent. We will also be continuting to hire weekly guests to share their knowledge of the land in many demonstrative ways: they set fish nets, snares, traps, call animals, run tea boiling contests, build shelters, fillet fish, prepare dried fish, make bannock, tell stories and teach their language. Our guests also teach cultural crafts to the campers. We strive to access Aboriginal role models. Traditional foods are a part of the weekly menu with bannock always being a camp favorite. PROMOTING LIFESKILLS Camp Connections promotes leadership skills, and teamwork. With the assistance of our Cultural Coordinator we apply skills such as filleting a fish, navigating by compass or canoe, starting a fire, as well as other life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and maintenance duties provides a hands on approach to camp life. We also take the younger campers on small hiking ‘expeditions’, where they are trained in navigation and challenged to make their way through the bush while being educated about edibles and non-edibles in the area. The cultural guests and staff teach survival skills, and are always challenging the campers through games, races and activities. A large part of our camp programming also focuses on social skills. We hold zero tolerance for bullying, and promote positive and healthy interactions between the campers. LEADERSHIP BASED PROGRAMMING: Meeting the needs of Older Youth in Care In response to the continuing rise of suicides in the NWT, Camp Connections continues to strive to provide a more exceptional, positive, leadership opportunity for older youth in care.


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Clearly, some youth have lost important family connections and may not have adequate support as they transition to adulthood, in addition to all the other challenges in their lives. Camp Connections will offer an experience of a lifetime to a handful of young women and men this summer.

Similar to last year we have decided to combine the camps that were previously hosted separately for Young Men and Young Women. The session will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of all genders. This experience will include river guiding, arts and crafts, theatre, hiking and navigation, cooking, storytelling, and swimming, along with many more cultural based activities. The youth will become more aware of their traditional surroundings as well as becoming more aware of their physical fitness involving a healthy lifestyle. The inspiration of local artists goes a long way at Camp Connections; not only are the youth able to enjoy a performance but they are able to listen to the artists story of how they discovered their talent and what they learned along the way. These are activities that the youth may not get a chance to partake in otherwise.

ARTISTS 2017 OPEN CALL

This is the fifth year that the Foster Family Coalition of the NWT will be putting out a public posting to call on local artists that may be interested in visiting Camp Connections to share their talents, give performances and or lead artistic workshop or classes for the attending youth. This will provide all local artists that may have not had the opportunity to participate in our previous summers. We are excited that artists have already expressed an interest in facilitating activities at Camp Connections this year! Each artist will be required to submit a short proposal to inform us of the activity, craft or performance that they feel would be beneficial to Camp Connections. We will then schedule a meeting with each group/individual to discuss costs, scheduling and transportation. Artistic guests are always a highlight and we feel that this approach will allow us to secure more artists and provide a broader spectrum for the children and youth attending.


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STAFFING

CAMP EMPLOYEES Summer camp staff includes 1 Camp Director, 1 Camp Manager, 1 Camp Cook, 2 male and 2 female Leaders. This year we will again be offering a leadership opportunity for Leaders in Training (LIT). Plans are to have 1 LIT attend each 7-11session. Priority for all staff positions, with the exception of the youth hired for the LIT positions, will be focused on local Aboriginal candidates or returning students.

FFC-NWT STAFF The Foster Family Coalition provides in kind administrative support to run camp. This includes fundraising, coordinating various logistical details, managing staff, being on call to camp 24 hours a day. Coordination of the Emergency Crisis Team is lead by the FFC-NWT.

EMPLOYEE TRAINING The staff that we hire draw from a range of skills, and attributes such as knowledge of traditional ways, outdoor skills, child and youth worker experience, experience working with children of special needs, and camp experience that make them strong role models for our campers. This year we will be speaking with our partners and funders to contribute to staff training if they choose to. We are also very excited to incorporate Mental Health First Aid Training into the programming again this year.

All staff will be trained by experienced foster parents on the foster care system in the NWT and the special needs of children and youth attending, as well as behavioral issues relating to campers, such as FASD. The Camp Director will train staff on camp policies, acceptable forms of discipline, crisis management, emergency procedures, and health and safety protocols.

A few years ago we partnered with the Me to We Foundation, they lead all staff through three full days of leadership training prior to camp. This is where the camp leaders learn to facilitate activities and build the confidence and energy they will require when they are leading an activity with campers! We will be carrying a majority of these activities forward to future summers as they have proved to be great icebreakers and motivational activities among staff during training as well as with the campers during sessions.


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EMPLOYEE SUPPORT

With the help of the Executive Director, Camp Director, Board members, and community contacts the staff are expected to develop and deliver the camp program. The Camp Director will travel between camp and town on a daily basis and will check in with the Executive Director. Daily communication will happen between the Camp Director and the Camp Manager and there will be daily contact between the Camp Manager and all on site staff. A meeting between all staff and the Camp Director will happen at the end of each session in order for the staff to voice their opinions or concerns. Additionally a satellite phone will be present at all times out at camp for emergencies. With the advances in technology, there is not a fairly consistent cellular signal at camp so we are able to use cell phones as a way of communicating between the site and the city.

EVALUATION Campers will complete evaluation based on their knowledge of the “I am’s” learning at camp at the end of each session. Staff will complete an evaluation mid way through and at the end of the summer. Summaries of these evaluations will be disseminated to all of our sponsors in the final written report, and used as feedback for future camp sessions.

PARTNERS The success of Camp Connections is dependent on financial contributors as well as in-kind partnerships and contractors. We are grateful to all partners over the years: Government of Canada – Canada Summer Jobs Government of the Northwest Territories

Municipal and Community Affairs Health and Social Services – Community Wellness Regional Health and Social Services Authorities Environment and Natural Resources Department of Justice, Community Justice & Policing Division NWT Arts Council ECE- Official Languages

First Air City of Yellowknife-Special Grants Committee Correctional Centre Social CommitteeRCMP


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Joint Task Force North: DNDWildlife Oiifcers:(Dept. ENR) North Slave Young Offenders NWT Parks and Recreation Association Tree of Peace Freidnship CentreEcology NorthVarious Community members and foster parents Various Community Donations

SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION Camp Connections ensures that sponsors are identified and promoted in our project. Ways that we ensure our sponsors are recognized are not limited to the following:

• Corporate logo identification at Camp Connections events and on select brand items

• Location advertising opportunities

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Acknowledgement in Northern media

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Profiled promotion on website, and brochure

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Charitable receipt if requested

• Acknowledgment in the FFC-NWT Newsletter; Northern Fostering News


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CONCLUSION

The FFC-NWT is extremely enthusiastic about Camp Connections 2017! We are excited that this year we will have all new staff working at Camp Connections and we are excited to see what new initiatives and enthusiasum they can bring! We are also very excited to work with new local artists, singers and story-tellers this year. We have some fresh new ideas to add to fun filled programming for this year in order to ensure that all children and youth have a camp experience of a lifetime. Camp Connections will once again be a safe, familiar place for returning children and youth; a place where they can connect with old friends; a place where they can make new ones. The most fragile children and youth of the NWT deserve a chance to just be kids and also to gain valuable life skills as they mature. Help us to deliver a program this year that will change the lives of up to 100 youth across the NWT.

2016-‐ 2017 Foster Family Coalition of the Northwest Territories

Board of Directors Name Position Email Phone Address

1 Dawn Pottinger President/Treas Yellowknife 1 year term

[email protected] 867-‐873-‐3093 – hm 867-‐445-‐3175 -‐ cell

229 Woolgar Yellowknife, NT X1A 2Y9

2 Rebecca Cabell Vice-‐President Fort Smith 2 year term

[email protected] 867-‐872-‐8248 –hm Box 550

Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0

3 Helga Sawkins Director Beaufort-‐Delta 1 year term

[email protected] 867-‐777-‐2557 – hm 867-‐620-‐2558 – cell

Box 2557 Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0

4 Bonnie Kakfwi

Director Sahtu Inuvik 1 year term

[email protected] 867-‐598-‐2108 –hm 867-‐446-‐3604 – cell

Box 177 Fort Good Hope NT. X0E 0H0

5 Chris Dewolf Director Fort Smith 1 year term

[email protected] 867-‐872-‐5547 – hm Box 1441

Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0

6 Teresa Vandell

Director Deh Cho 2 year term

[email protected] 867-‐669-‐3366 – hm 867-‐699-‐3131 –wrk 867-‐875-‐8266 – cell

Box 15 Fort Providence, NT X0E 0L0

There is currenttly an open position for a board member in the Tlicho, Hay River and an additional member in the Sahtu, Beaufort Delta, Deh Cho and Yellowknife region.

FFC-‐NWTBalance Sheet2016-‐10-‐24

24-‐Oct-‐16ASSETSCurrent AssetsChequing/Savings1050 ·∙ Camp Renos 62319.031040 ·∙ Camp Connections 59421.291030 ·∙ Main Operating Account 142083.831010 ·∙ Bank -‐ General -‐ OLD -‐684.93Total Chequing/Savings 263139.22Accounts Receivable1200 ·∙ Accounts Receivable 4175.58Total Accounts Receivable 4175.58Other Current Assets1250 ·∙ Scholarship Fund (GIC) 112501205 ·∙ Contributions Receivable 8108.51300 ·∙ Prepaid Expenses 3957.56Total Other Current Assets 23316.06Total Current Assets 290630.86Fixed Assets1500 ·∙ Office Equipment 2592.481505 ·∙ Accum Amort -‐ Office Equipment -‐1846.771510 ·∙ Computer Equipment 4600.311515 ·∙ Accum Amort -‐ Computer Equip. -‐4076.21520 ·∙ Computer Software 288.841525 ·∙ Accum Amort -‐ Computer Software -‐288.841530 ·∙ Signage 222.511535 ·∙ Accum Amort -‐ Signage -‐1811540 ·∙ Camp Equipment 7611.361545 ·∙ Accum Amort -‐ Camp Equipment -‐5370Total Fixed Assets 3552.69TOTAL ASSETS 294183.55LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilitiesCurrent LiabilitiesCredit CardsScotiabank Visa 20089.47Total Credit Cards 20089.47Other Current Liabilities1400 ·∙ GST Recoverable 5871.882050 ·∙ Accrued Liabilities 5109.022100 ·∙ Payroll Liabilities

FFC-‐NWTBalance Sheet2016-‐10-‐24

2105 ·∙ CPP Payable -‐ Company 366.342110 ·∙ CPP Payable -‐ Employee 366.342115 ·∙ EI Payable -‐ Company 215.532120 ·∙ EI Payable -‐ Employee 153.962125 ·∙ Federal Tax Payable 3504.242100 ·∙ Payroll Liabilities -‐ Other 7458.38Total 2100 ·∙ Payroll Liabilities 12064.792130 ·∙ NWT Tax Payable 4795.12140 ·∙ Vacation Payable -‐10262.282200 ·∙ GST/HST Payable -‐409.42600 ·∙ Deferred Revenues 140052700 ·∙ Contributions Repayable 2999.34Total Other Current Liabilities 34173.45Total Current Liabilities 54262.92Total Liabilities 54262.92Equity3010 ·∙ Prior Period Adjustments -‐7775.893100 ·∙ Opening Equity -‐2276.563000 ·∙ Opening Bal Equity 2276.563200 ·∙ Investment in Capital Assets 3276.233300 ·∙ Restricted for Camp Connections 464573500 ·∙ Unrestricted Net Assets 156977.64Net Income 40985.65Total Equity 239920.63TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 294183.55

FFC-‐NWTProfit and Loss by Class

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Admin Camp C Camp Misc Camp Reno Com Kits HCS Misc Proj Recovery Stanton SIS Sup Ser TOTALOrdinary Income/ExpenseIncome4703 ·∙ Comfort Kits 1980 0 0 0 37620 0 0 0 0 0 0 396004702 ·∙ STANTON CONTRACT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2500 0 0 25004195 ·∙ Camp Specific Income 0 0 5000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50004700 ·∙ Misc.Project Income FFC 0 0 8350 0 0 0 1921.29 0 0 0 0 10271.294200 ·∙ Donations for Camp Reno 0 0 0 35208.53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35208.534100 ·∙ Camp Operation Funding4121 ·∙ GNWT-‐Dept Justice 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200004192 ·∙ Registration Income 0 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20004160 ·∙ Gov. of Canada -‐ HRSD 0 4407 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44074140 ·∙ GNWT -‐ MACA 0 40000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400004130 ·∙ GNWT -‐ Com Wellness 0 37500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 375004100 ·∙ Camp Op Funding -‐ Other 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250Total 4100 ·∙ Camp Op Funding 0 104157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1041574000 ·∙ FFC-‐NWT Support Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 109000 1090004300 ·∙ Helping Child Soar Income 0 0 0 0 0 1200.85 0 0 0 0 0 1200.85Total Income 1980 104157 13350 35208.53 37620 1200.85 1921.29 0 2500 0 109000 306937.67Expense5555 ·∙ admin expenses 1475.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1475.98500 ·∙ Recovery Expenses8505 ·∙ Moving and Storage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32.64 0 0 0 32.648504 ·∙ Office supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202.48 0 0 0 202.488502 ·∙ Office Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6895.83 0 0 0 6895.838501 ·∙ Rent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1150 0 0 0 1150Total 8500 ·∙ Recovery Expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8280.95 0 0 0 8280.955900 ·∙ Camp Reno Expenses 0 0 0 2466.78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2466.785800 ·∙ CAMP EXPENSES5810 ·∙ Camp Insurance 0 2100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2100


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5809 ·∙ Camp Office rent 0 6720.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6720.75808 ·∙ Camp Overhead 0 557.61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 557.615807 ·∙ Travel 0 22566.93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22566.935806 ·∙ Cultural Costs 0 9156.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9156.95805 ·∙ Prom/Evaulation/Comm 0 1122.94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1122.945804 ·∙ Food Costs 0 12370.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12370.85803 ·∙ Staffing Training 0 26.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26.15801 ·∙ Camp Prog/Supplies 0 5110.88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5110.88Total 5800 ·∙ CAMP EXPENSES 0 59732.86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59732.867500 ·∙ Stay in School7502 ·∙ Grad Award 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 1507501 ·∙ SIS Award 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10200 0 10200Total 7500 ·∙ Stay in School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10350 0 103505100 ·∙ SUPPORT SERVICES6700 ·∙ REG OUTREACH6703 ·∙ Materials and Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29.7 29.7Total 6700 ·∙ REGOUTREACH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29.7 29.75001 ·∙ NATIONAL REP5002 ·∙ CFFA Meetings and Con 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2301.09 2301.095230 ·∙ NED Meetings 0 1047.04 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1047.04Total 5001 ·∙ NATIONAL REP 0 1047.04 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2301.09 3348.135000 ·∙ OFFICE OVERHEAD5300 ·∙ Communications 0 361.75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1306.73 1668.485650 ·∙ Office Rent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6720.7 6720.7Total 5000 ·∙ OFFICE OVERHEAD 0 361.75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8027.43 8389.185102 ·∙ RECRUITMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1863.79 1863.795505 ·∙ OFFICE SUPPLIES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1764.22 1764.225850 ·∙ FFAW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1546.25 1546.255950 ·∙ Wages and Benefits5955 ·∙ Payroll Expenses 0 76655 0 0 0 0 0 0 3112.5 0 69120.5 148888


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5960 ·∙ CPP Expense 0 3520.01 0 0 0 0 0 0 147.41 0 2525.07 6192.495965 ·∙ EI Expense 0 2034.61 0 0 0 0 0 0 81.93 0 1340.91 3457.45Total 5950 ·∙ Wages and Benefits 0 82209.62 0 0 0 0 0 0 3341.84 0 72986.48 158537.94Total 5100 ·∙ SUPPORT SERVICES 0 83618.41 0 0 0 0 0 0 3341.84 0 88518.96 175479.21GST/HST Expense 26.9 1113.81 122.37 49.06 0 8.29 27.22 168.88 0 0 462.64 1979.178000 ·∙ Helping CHildren Soar 0 0 0 0 0 339.97 0 0 0 0 0 339.975600 ·∙ Camp Op Expenditures5645 ·∙ Project Specific Expenses 0 0 2776.72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2776.72Total 5600 ·∙ Camp OpExp 0 0 2776.72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2776.727000 ·∙ Other702 ·∙ Mics Project Expenses 0 0 2239.82 0 0 0 766.34 0 0 0 0 3006.16Total 7000 ·∙ Other 0 0 2239.82 0 0 0 766.34 0 0 0 0 3006.16Total Expense 1502.8 144465.08 5138.91 2515.84 0 348.26 793.56 8449.83 3341.84 10350 88981.6 265887.72Net Ordinary Income 477.2 -‐40308.08 8211.09 32692.69 37620 852.59 1127.73 -‐8449.83 -‐841.84 -‐10350 20018.4 41049.95Net Income 477.2 -‐40308.08 8211.09 32692.69 37620 852.59 1127.73 -‐8449.83 -‐841.84 -‐10350 20018.4 41049.95

KeyPositionsaffiliatedwiththisprojectincludetheExecutiveDirectoroftheFFC-NWT,TammyRobertsandtheCampDirector,thepositionforwhichthisprojectisfor.AtthistimetoCampDirectorisunknown,soajobdescriptionhasbeenincludedinplaceofabiography.

Roberts,Tammy: 867-766-332610DanielsCourt,Yellowknife,NTX1A3K5info@ffcnwt.comTammyistheExecutiveDirectoroftheFFC-NWTforthepastsevenyears.Shehas adopted three children and has been fostering in theNorth for 23 years,providing a safe home for over 250 children and youth from across theTerritory. Tammy has been instrumental to Camp Connections since itsinception working to create place were foster children can connect with theland, their culture and values. At the national level, Tammy’s roles includeSecretary of the Canadian Foster Family Association, a member the NationalExecutiveDirectorsofFosterParentOrganizationsGroup,andamemberoftheCanFASD Research Network Family Advisory Committee. Her knowledge,experienceandstrongrelationshipsandpartnershipsintheNWTwillleadtoasuccessfuloverseeingofCampConnectionandhelptoguidetheCampDirectorwhileenhancingtheprogrammingatCampConnections.

CampDirectorJobDescriptionBackgroundCamp Connections is located outside of Yellowknife, NWT (approximately 1 hourdrive)up the IngrahamTrail along thenorthern shoreof theCameronRiver.TheCamp site consists ofwooden cabins, equippedwithwood stoves and outhouses.Everythingneededtoruncampisbroughtinandtakenouteverysummer.Thereisnorunningwater,orelectricity.PositionDescriptionUnder thedirectionandsupervisionof theCampManager, theCampDirectorwillassist in planning, organizing, and implementing a “to be determined” number ofdynamicsessionsof8-daycamps.Thesessionsaredesigned topromote life skillsthat empower and motivate children and youth through on the land activities,traditional teachings, sportscompetitions, leadershipgames, teambuildinggames,as well as arts and crafts activities. The Camp Director supervises all staff andvolunteers, and maintains working relationship with all Elders and guests. TheCampDirectorisultimatelyresponsibleforthesafetyofstaffandcampers,aswellas their emotional and social wellbeing, and the overall success of CampConnections.

Qualifications§ UniversityDegreeorEquivalent§ 2–5yearsexperienceinacampatmosphere§ 2–5 years experiencedeveloping and implementingprograms for children

oryouth(ideallyinacampatmosphere)§ 1–3yearsinasupervisoryposition(ideallyinacampatmosphere)§ Experienceworkingwithchildrenwithfetalalcoholspectrumdisorder,and

otherphysicalandbehaviouralabilities§ Goodverbal communications skills, especially in conflict resolution, human

resourcemanagement(mediationandrelatedtraininganasset)§ Ability to coordinate staff, and maintain a safe camp atmosphere under

variouspressures.§ Knowledgeandrespectfornortherncultures§ Abilitytomultitaskandmangetime§ Experienceinchildwelfareanasset§ Up-to-datefirstaidcertification§ NationalLifeguardServiceCertification§ ValidDriverslicenserequired

OutlineofDuties

The Camp Director must always work cooperatively and effectively with theExecutiveDirector,CampManager,CampCounselors,CampCook,andVolunteers

PreCamp–UnderthedirectsupervisionoftheCampManager:§ Hasinputtoageappropriatecampprogrammingforallsessions§ Has input in a multi-phase program to include cultural activities, water

sports, land games,wilderness activities, indoor activities, and ‘rainy-day-routines’

§ Reviews Camp Policies and Procedures, ensure risk management plans,emergencyandcontingencyplansareinplace

DuringCamp§ Responsible for running camp sessions as planned, using resources

efficientlyandeffectively§ Accountable fortheconductofcampersandcounselors,whichmay include

effectivedisciplinemeasures.§ Onduty24/7whilecampsessionsarerunning§ Ensures all necessary safety precautions are takenwhile at the camp. This

includes abiding by the regulations of Department of Health and SocialServicesandinsurancestandards

§ Ensures all medical needs of children are met. This includes keepingmedicineinalockedboxandgivingoutmedicationsattherighttime

§ Ensureallstaffatcampgetappropriatebreaks§ Utilizes to the fullest extent the specific skills of camp counselors and

selectedvolunteers

§ Ensuresstaffare takingappropriatemeasures tomaintaingoodhealthandwell-being

§ Ensurespropercare,use,andmaintenanceofallequipment§ Maintainfullinventoryofallcampresources§ Preparecamperandstaffevaluations§ Ensureincidentreportsarebeingdocumentedinanappropriatemanner.§ Ensureadequatesuppliesareavailableatcamp§ Keep track of all invoices and receipts and forward them to the Camp

Manager

PostCamp• Participate in camp take down, includes loading all camp materials and

transportingbacktotownforstorage• Assistinwritingfinalstaffevaluations

Supervision

§ The Camp Director should feel confident working under minimumsupervision.Theemployee’sassignments,objectives,andsequenceofstepsare prescribed although there is considerable opportunity for creativitywhen planning programs and special events. The Camp Director is heldpersonallyresponsibleforthecompletionoftasksatcamp.

ResponsibilityforEquipment

§ TheCampDirectorwillberesponsiblefortheinventorycontrolofavarietyof equipment. Any equipment replacement or repair needs will beimmediatelyreportedtotheCampManager.

Contacts

§ TheCampDirectorwillworkcloselywiththeCampManagerinmostaspectsof thisposition.TheCampDirector is also required toestablishaworkingrelationship with foster parents, social workers, foster children, campfunders,guests,andothercamppartners.

PhysicalEffort

§ Considerable physical effort will be required to prepare the camp, runsessions,andtakedowncamp.Facilitiesrequireongoingmaintenance,andfacilitatingactivitieswithoutelectricityorrunningwaterbecomesphysicallydemandingattimes.

Environment

§ The Camp Director is required to stay at the camp site throughout thedurationofthecamp.

§ TheCampDirectoristoactasarolemodeltoboththecampersandthestaffinallaspectsofcampoperation.

§ Absolutelynodrugs,alcohol,orsexualactivitiesallowedonthepremises.

DisbursementoffundswillstartinAprilofeachyearforthethreeyearsterm.ThisiswhentheCampDirectorwillstartfull-timeforthesummerseason,returningto20 hours a week after August 31st for the remainder of the year, annually. ThecompletionofasuccessfulCampConnectionsseasonandtermreportsubmittedtoThe UnitedWay NWTwill fulfill the requirements to release consecutive year(s)funding.

Letter of Support-‐Camp Connections I have been a foster parent for 14 years. My foster children at the time just love Camp Connections. They look forward to going every summer. As they get older they always reminisce about the great times they had and the new friends they have made. Now I have younger children in my home and they also love going to Camp Connections. They talk about the hikes, swimming, campfire songs and stories. Most of all they have a great time meeting new friends and seeing old ones from years before. The staff at Camp Connections are excellent with the children and help them feel safe and welcome. All in all it is a great camp for the kids as it gives them one week to be with their peers day and night. We love the camp! Thank you. Dale Bouchard, foster parent.

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