CFC`s Connection - Child and Family Centre

October 6, 2014
Volume 1, Issue 3
CFC’s Connection
Your Child and Family Centre Quarterly Newsletter
Child and Family Centre: Lead Agency
In August the Ministry of Child and Youth Services named the Child and
Family Centre the lead agency for the service area of Greater Sudbury
and Manitoulin. This announcement is part of the Ontario government’s
‘Moving on Mental Health’ strategy introduced in November of 2012.
The Moving On Mental Health action plan will transform the experience of
children and youth with mental health problems and their families.
Regardless of where they live in Ontario they will know what mental
health services are available in their communities and how to access
them. Lead agencies will help achieve this goal by ensuring core,
community-based child and youth mental health services are available in
their service area, and by collaborating with other community partners,
such as schools and hospitals.
For more information about Moving On Mental Health we encourage you
to visit The Ministry of Child and Youth Services website at
http:/www.children.gov.on.ca/
This announcement marks a very exciting time here at the Child and
Family Centre as we learn and grow with this new set of objectives, and
we are looking forward to working collaboratively with staff,
stakeholders, and community partners to ensure that our service area
offers the best possible programs and services.
Inside this issue
A Message from the Board….…...2
CFC in the Community .......... …..4
F.R.O.G................................. …..5
AGM 2014 ............................. …..6
Suicide Prevention Day ......... …..7
YOUth Matter! ....................... …..8
What’s New in Rural? ............ .....10
A Place for PACE .................. .....11
Events Calendar .................... .....12
Special points of interest
 Mental Health Minute:
10 Ways to Practice Mental Fitness
 Fall Line Up: Triple P at CFC
 NISA Dinner with Clara Hughes
 World Suicide Prevention Day
 Christmas Families Campaign
A Message From The President of the Board
On behalf of the Board, welcome to the
third edition of our CFC Newsletter. We
hope that everyone has enjoyed the first
two editions and found them to be both
interesting and informative.
Through the summer months the Executive
committee has continued to meet on behalf
of the Board: conducting regular business;
preparing for the Annual General Meeting
(AGM); and holding preliminary discussions
in response to the fantastic news received
in August that we had been designated the
“Lead Agency” for the Sudbury/Manitoulin
service area, per the Moving on Mental
Health Strategy!
The priority for us as Lead Agency in the
initial stages will be to engage in leadership
and planning to set the stage for system
transformation. The Board will continue to
oversee our progress in this area and looks
forward to working closely with the Ministry
and our key community partners in this
important endeavor. Much more to come!
Our Mission
Our mission and vision
statements will continue to
guide the decisions, practices,
and principles that we, the
Child and Family Centre,
adopt and implement.
Our AGM took place at the Marriott Suites
on September 24th. Despite competition
over the availability of ‘coffee’ with the new
Burger King/Tim Hortons consortium who
were also meeting there, our meeting went
well. There was yet another great turnout
of staff! Our guest speaker Kim Moran,
Executive Director of Children’s Mental
Health Ontario (CMHO), was both
informative about the changing role for her
Agency, and inspiring as she spoke from
the heart about her own personal family
experience.
Election of Board members was also held,
with the elections of new members Anna
Barsanti, Robin Tiplady, and Jaymi Lee
Hallows (returning). In addition, both Norah
Dougan and Steven Callaghan were
re-elected for an additional 3 year term. At
a brief Board meeting afterwards, Megan
Dumais was newly elected as VicePresident, while Barry Sullivan and Rene
Quesnelle were re-elected as President
and Treasurer, respectively. Thank you
and congratulations to all.
Well, that’s all the space we have for this
edition, folks. Just a word of thanks again
to Ms. Dugas, management, and staff for
ensuring that our primary focus continues
to be the day to day provision of top quality
services for the children, youth, and
families in the communities we serve.
Until next time, thanks, merci beaucoup,
miigwetch!
Barry Sullivan, Board President
CFC Welcomes the Ministry
.
Our Mission:
To provide for a continuum of
mental health services for
children, youth, and their
families with a
focus on
treatment, and to advocate for
mental health, prevention and
promotion.
Our Vision:
Healthy children, youth, and
families in a responsive, culturally sensitive, and caring
community.
On September 25th, Honorable Tracy
McCharles, Minister of Children and
Youth Services, visited Child and
Family Centre’s Frood site, met with
board members and senior management, and shared her priorities Children's Mental Health being one of
them. The Minister was impressed by
CFC’s ability to service First Nations,
Francophone and Anglophone clients.
She was also impressed by this
Agency’s commitment to the implementation of Evidence Based Practice, program evaluation, and our status as a Learning Organization.
Pictured here (left to right): President
Barry Sullivan, Director of Clinical
Services Dr. Lina Guzzo, Honourable
Tracy McCharles, Executive Director
Linda Dugas, Carey Bignucolo
Program Supervisor with MCYS,
Board Treasurer René Quesnelle,
and Director of Corporate Services
Don Malette.
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Mental Health Minute:
10 Ways to Practice
Mental Fitness
1. “Collect” positive emotional
moments. Recall times when
you
have
experienced
comfort, confidence, and other
positive emotions.
From the Desk of Our Executive Director
Welcome to the third issue of CFC’s Connection. We are excited by the uptake from
both staff and community partners of this newsletter. We are also pleased to announce
that you can now subscribe via our website at childandfamilycentre.on.ca.
Since our last issue, the Honorable Tracy McCharles, Minister of Children and Youth
Services, announced the Lead Agencies for fourteen of its service areas. Child and
Family Centre is pleased to announce its status as Lead Agency for the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. The activities for the first year will focus mostly on leadership development and planning, including the development of an initial core mental health service
plan and a community mental health plan. The Ministry of Child and Youth Services
(MCYS) has engaged the expertise of the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and
Youth Mental Health (OCECYMH) to support Lead Agencies in their new role. The Ministry has also provided one time funding to support activities in year one. On October
7th, 8th and 9th, MCYS and the OCECYMH will be hosting an orientation session in
Toronto for all Lead Agencies where additional information will be provided on the Lead
Agency’s role and expectations during the first year. We are looking forward to working
collaboratively with our stakeholders and partners to achieve more positive outcomes for
the children, youth and families that we serve.
Meanwhile the Agency continues to realign its services to the new core services. In July,
2014 we implemented the Walk-In Service Pilot. The pilot has been extended to December 31, 2014 to assist us in gathering more information as few clients presented over the
summer months. The results from that pilot will be utilized to support the full implementation of a Walk-In service to address the needs of the community. Being a learning
organization we have also completed a process review with two of our intensive
programs - the English stream of urban elementary Day Treatment classrooms, and the
Intensive Supervision and Support Program. Both reviews have led to changes that align
with best practices. We are looking forward to reviewing our Francophone Day
Treatment Programs and development of a comprehensive Intensive service model.
The Child and Family Centre is also implementing its Internal Communication
Framework following a focus group discussion with staff in August 2014. Critical to the
success of the implementation process is ensuring that we obtain ongoing feedback
from staff. An electronic suggestion box has been created to facilitate this process. Staff
are encouraged to share their suggestions at:
CFCSuggestionBox@childandfamilycentre.on.ca
In closing, I would like to share with you a quote from Henry David Thoreau: “It's not
enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?" As we
embark in our busy schedules during these transforming times let us keep an open
mind. You never know what could happen, until you try.
Warm regards,
Linda Dugas
2. Learn ways to cope with
negative thoughts. They can
be insistent and loud, but
learn to interrupt them.
3. Practice mindfulness. When
you are out for a walk or
spending time with friends,
turn off your cellphone and
stop making that mental “to
do” list.
4. Regular physical activity
improves psychological wellbeing
and
can
reduce
depression and anxiety.
5. Joining a club or group can
reduce loneliness, since it
connects you with a set of
people sharing a common
goal or interest.
6. Taking up a hobby brings
balance to your life by
allowing you to do something
you enjoy, free of the pressure
of everyday tasks.
7. Set personal goals. Whatever goal you set, reaching it
will build confidence and a
sense of satisfaction.
8. Keep a journal, or even talk
to the wall! Expressing yourself after a stressful day can
help you gain perspective and
release tension
9. A good night’s sleep is
important to our physical and
mental
well-being.
For
children and youth, it contributes to feeling well, doing well
in school, and to mood and
behavior.
10. When you feel overwhelmed, take a moment.
Calm yourself by focusing on
your deep breathing.
.
Article credit: www.cmha.ca/
mental_health/mental-fitness-tips
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The CFC Wall of Recognition
Thank you to the Going Forward Group for creating our Wall of Recognition! The wall of
recognition will be a place to celebrate the good work of our employees and partners
both at the Centre and in our community. It is also a place to recognize those who have
supported us in our mission and vision.
Plans are being reviewed to ensure the wall is bilingual (trilingual where possible),
and that the material is kept up to date. Staff are encouraged to stop by the Wall of
Recognition, which can be found in Boardroom A at Frood. We welcome your ideas!
Smile!
Why do penguins wash their
clothes in Tide?
Because it’s too cold out-tide!
CFC and the Ontario
Centre of Excellence
Earlier this month we were
delighted to see Child and
Family Centre representatives
in the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth’s
annual report!
Executive
Director
Linda
Dugas spoke about her own
positive experience with youth
engagement, while program
manager Melissa Anderson
spoke about CFC’s learning
experience with the PACE
program.
To view The Centre of
Excellence’s for Child and
Youth Mental Health’s annual
report, please visit:
www.excellenceforchildandyouth.ca/
who-we-are/corporate-documents/
annual-report
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CFC in the Community: Dinner with NISA
On June 27 2014, CFC’s Linda Dugas
and Sue Tasse attended a dinner hosted
by the Northern Initiative for Social Action
(NISA) featuring guest speaker Clara
Hughes.
NISA is an organization run by and for
consumers of mental health services.
They develop occupational skills, nurture
self-confidence and provide resources for
recovery.
Canada’s six-time cycling and speedskating Olympic medalist Clara Hughes
completed a national bicycle tour across
Canada supporting local mental health initiatives. Sponsored by Bell Canada’s “Let’s
Talk”, Clara’s Big Ride visited every province and territory in Canada to grow awareness
and action in mental health and help end the stigma around mental illness.
Sudbury was one of ninety-five lucky communities to receive a visit from Clara Hughes
on her 110-day tour. The dinner, a touch of East Indian flavors, was well attended. About
the event, Mrs. Dugas says “The dinner was excellent, but more importantly, Clara’s
address was moving and important.” Mrs. Tasse adds, “It’s great to have such a
dedicated advocate working to end the stigma around mental health.”
The Child and Family Centre would like to recognize NISA, Clara Hughes, and Bell
Canada for their excellent work in the promotion of mental health, not only in our
community, but in communities nationwide.
Forever Recognizing Others’ Greatness
Welcome Keileigh Barrett-Harvey
In July we welcomed Keileigh to the position of Special Needs Resource Worker.
We hope that you’ve enjoyed your first few months with us!
Welcome Danielle Bernard-St-Denis
Danielle began in September as a clinician with Counselling and Therapy.
Welcome to the team!
Farewell
Chantal Lafleur
Welcome Back Vanessa Angi
Vanessa is back for a three month contract as a clinician in Counselling and
Therapy.
Congratulations Gillian Seguin
Gillian was an employee in the ICFI casual pool now, she is working a ten month
contract with the ICFI program.
Welcome Melinda Maxwell
In August Melinda joined the supervised access program (SAP) team. Some may
remember Mindy when she worked at our Chapleau office. Welcome (back) to the
Centre Mindy!
Welcome Dr. Denis Lapalme
Chantal resigned from her
position of program manager in
August to pursue new opportunities with her family in Toronto. She will be missed by all of
us here at CFC and by the
youth she has connected with
through YOUth Matter! We
wish you and your family the
best of luck Chantal!
Farewell
Jeannine Denis
After 15 years of service with
CFC, program manager Jeannine Denis retired on September 30th. We wish you the best
of luck in this new phase of
your life. Keep in touch!
In July we welcomed Dr. Denis Lapalme, C. Psych. as a Clinical Psychologist
with the Psychology Team. CFC will surely benefit from his vast knowledge and
experience. Great to have you aboard!
Farewell
Robert Montgomery
Congratulations Cora Caibaiosai
In September Cora celebrated 15 years of service with the Child and Family
Centre! We appreciate your hard work and dedication Cora!
In August we bid farewell to
clinician Robert Montgomery.
Robert has moved on to teaching at Cambrian College and
we wish him the best of luck!
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CFC’s Annual General Meeting 2014
Working Together to Transform
The Annual Meeting of the Corporation was held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at
the TownePlace Suites Marriott in Sudbury. The meeting began with an opening prayer
from Rev. Steven Callaghan, followed by greetings from Mr. Frank Cerilli from the
Ministry of Child and Youth Services Youth Branch, a word from the President of the
Board, Mr. Barry Sullivan, and a word from the Executive Director Mrs. Linda Dugas.
Financial statements were presented, and elections were held, followed by an
introduction of the Child and Family Centre Board of Directors for 2014-15.
Working Together to
Transform
The 2013-14 Annual Report is
now available to view at our
website:
Childandfamilycentre.on.ca/
board/agm-activity
CMHW 2015
Save the date for Children’s
Mental Health Week which will
be celebrated across Ontario
May 3– May 9 2015.
Child and Family Centre’s
CMHW committee will be
getting to work in October to
begin planning fun, informative
events that will promote and
celebrate mental health in our
community!
We welcome all CFC staff to
be a part of this committee! If
you would like to help, please
contact Monique Levesque.
Keep an eye out for more
information as we get closer to
May. Updates will be posted to
our website, our Facebook
page, and the January issue of
CFC’s Connection.
www.childandfamilycentre.on.ca
facebook.com/
CFCsudburymanitoulin
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Key note speaker, Ms. Kim Moran, President and CEO of Children’s Mental Health
Ontario (CMHO) closed the meeting with an address concerning the direction in which the
province is heading for child and youth mental health. Family engagement, the improved
connections between service agencies, and appropriate funding is crucial to improving
mental health services for children and families in the near future. Ms. Moran takes an
appreciated and comprehensive approach to her role as CEO having extensive
leadership experience, a background in health and finance, as well as having navigated
the mental health system in Southern Ontario with her own child and family.
Visit www.childandfamilycentre.on.ca/board/agm-activity for a look at the CFC Annual
Report for 2013-14
Board members (left to right):
President Barry Sullivan, Director
Sophie Mageau, Vice-President
Megan Dumais, Treasurer René
Quesnelle, Director Sgt. Robin
Tiplady,
Director
Jaymi-Lee
Hallows, Director Rev. Steven
Callaghan,
Director
Norah
Dougan, Director Anna Barsanti.
Executive Director Linda Dugas
(right) thanks Ms. Kim Moran (left)
for her inspiring address.
Staff, management, partners, and
board members attend the CFC
AGM 2014.
World Suicide Prevention Day with NOSPN
Wednesday September 10th 2014
The
Northern
Ontario
Suicide Prevention Network
hosted their first annual
community event in recognition
of
World
Suicide
Prevention Day at Memorial
Park in Sudbury. The event
involved a small information
fair, brief speeches, a musical
performance from Kassandra
Bazinet, a community butterfly release led by youth members of SACY, and a free
BBQ.
The event was a huge
success. 198 butterflies were
released as enduring symbols
of hope, peace, and renewal.
Anne Monk, President of the
SACY Youth Council introduced the guest speakers,
Sally Laverne spoke about
suicide prevention at Laurentian
University,
Crystal
Kimewon spoke on behalf of
the aboriginal perspective,
Roxanne Makela spoke on
behalf of the senior perspective, Cindy Shminsky on behalf of families who have lost
a loved one to suicide, and
Gerry Lougheed spoke on
behalf of the Greater Sudbury
community.
Also pictured: CFC board
directors Sgt. Robin Tiplady,
Anna Barsanti, and René
Quesnelle, CFC Executive
Director Linda Dugas, Clinical
Director Dr. Lina Guzzo, and
CFC staff Hélène Démoré,
Monique Levesque, Debbie
Lemieux, Rod Bazinet, and
Sue Tasse.
The Child and Family Centre
was pleased to take part in
the information fair along with
Children’s Community Network, Crisis Intervention Services, NOAH Space, and
NOSPN.
A special thank you to CFC’s
Sue Tasse, Kayla Maloney,
and Rod Bazinet for taking a
leadership role in this event.
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Recognizing Our Donors and Friends
Unfortunately the International Youth Day activity planned by YOUth Matter! in
August was canceled due to inclement weather, however we would still like to
thank the following organizations for partnering with us for the event and working so hard to prepare. We look forward to collaborating in the near future!
Sudbury Youth Rocks
Sudbury Action Centre for Youth
The Northern Ontario Suicide Prevention Network
Congratulations on your inaugural event in recognition of World Suicide
Prevention Day! CFC was thrilled to be a part of such an important day, and
we will continue to advocate for suicide prevention in our community. Thank
you for including us.
YOUth Matter!
a word from Rod Bazinet
Although August presented
us a challenge for our
outdoor event at bell park by
raining out our concert
“Rock for Youth” [in celebration of International Youth
Day], it did nothing to
dampen our spirits in
moving our youth engagement initiatives forward.
We have taken a bold step
in engaging youth from the
community who are eager to
collaborate with us in
fulfilling our Dare to Dream
youth activities, and our
meeting on September 25th
at CFC served to energize
youth initiatives here at
CFC.
For more information stay
tuned to:
Facebook.com/
CFCsudburymanitoulin
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Pictured here (left to right): Linda Dugas, Jenny Massicotte and son, and Don Malette.
Thank you to the organizers of Beats for Blues!
Beats for Blues was a concert event held on September 20th in Walford, ON to
raise mental health awareness in the Greater Sudbury and surrounding areas.
Funds raised at the event were generously donated to the Child and Family
Centre. A sincere thank you to the Massicotte family for organizing this event!
For more information
about donating to
CFC’s Charitable
Fund or sponsoring our
next event please visit
our website or call us
at 705-525-1008.
We’ll be happy to
discuss donor
recognition and
promotional
opportunities with you!
THANK YO
U!
Clinical Activities: Walk-In Service
The CFC Walk-In Service pilot is a brief core service which is consistent with the new
MCYS Service Framework. The Walk-In serves as a mechanism for easy and quick
access to mental health services for children, youth and their families. The service
offers single sessions using a Solution Focused Brief Therapy model. It is NOT a
crisis service.
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Debriefs a.k.a “Huddles” occur the morning following the day of the Walk-In Service,
to inform the pilot process and to implement quick and easy change as we strive for
continuous improvements.
As a result of an implementation evaluation of the pilot, the Walk-In Service will now
be Thursday from 12:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Inner-City Frood site until December 2014.
Following a review of the second pilot any further changes will be communicated for
the New Year 2015.
CFC continues to be committed to providing culturally and linguistically responsive
services to Anglo, Franco and Native clients.
Going Forward Group
For more information regarding the Walk-In Service please contact 705-525-1008 or
toll free, 1-800-815-7126.
Two information sessions
were held with staff at the
end of June 2014. Results
from the sessions will be
available in the Shared
Drive, and staff are welcome
to share their comments or
questions in the new cfc
suggestion box.
FRIENDS: Program for Building Emotional
Going Forward Banner
Resilience and Anxiety Management Skills
CFC is pleased to announce another FRIENDS group will be offered this fall beginning
October 1, 2014. CFC has expanded its service having trained six additional staff in
the FRIENDS program. We are now able to offer the group at three different age
levels and in both French and English.
The FRIENDS program was developed to address anxiety in children, quoting anxiety
disorders as the most common psychological disorder in children and youth at 20%.
The program is designed to address anxiety as well as emotion regulation along with
developing social skills, coping skills, increasing self-esteem and emotional resilience
among participants.
Coming soon! The Agency
Banner will be installed in
Boardroom B for all to enjoy.
Smaller versions of the
banner will be available at
each of our sites!
The FRIENDS program is an evidence-based practice that can be offered in a variety
of settings. CFC is exploring the extension of the FRIENDS program not only in our
urban and rural centres but also in partnership with some of the local schools who
have also participated in the training.
Stay tuned for information on upcoming groups!
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GivingTuesday:
Tuesday Dec 2 2014
You have probably heard of
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, now, following two days
that are good for the
economy, comes a day that is
good for the community!
.
GivingTuesday is a movement
for giving and volunteering,
taking place each year to
mark the opening day of the
giving season, and it is all
about charity! It celebrates
and encourages donations
that support any and all
charities
and
non-profit
organizations.
.
GivingTuesday was introduced in Canada in 2013 by
GIV3 and CanadaHelps.org,
and the movement has
received national awareness
and recognition.
Now, the Child and Family
Centre has joined approximately 1500 partner charities
who
support
this
great
initiative!
Kick-off the giving season this
December by making a
donation to CFC online at:
www.canadahelps.org/en/
charities/child-and-family-centre
Fall Line Up: Triple P Groups at CFC
Triple P TEEN Group (+11 to 18 yrs)
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 to
November 12, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m
Location: Frood Road Site (Boardroom A)
Facilitator: CFC- Nicole Chretien-Shamess
and CAS - Crystal Kusinskis
Triple P Group (0-11)
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014 to
December 11, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Frood Road site
Facilitator: CFC - Debbie Somek &
SDHU (Kathy Roy or alternate)
Triple P Group (0-11) Espanola
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2014to
December 4, 2014
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Sacred Heart School
Facilitator: CFC - Greg Lockeyer and
SDHU - Keri Ferguson. Child Care available.
Triple P Indigenous Group
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014 to
December 11, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Frood Road site
Facilitator: CFC - Connie Caskanette
Triple P STEPPING STONES Group
(developmental delay 0-11)
Date: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 to
December 10, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Frood Road site
Facilitator: CFC - Paul Jalbert
If you have any questions about these,
or other Positive Parenting Programs,
please contact Triple P Sudbury at
705-566-3416 or visit our website at
http://childandfamilycentre.on.ca/triple-p/
What’s New in Rural?
Open House for Service Providers: Chapleau
The Child, Youth and Family Services Centre (CYFSC) of Chapleau participated in an
Open House for service providers on September 18th. This was an opportunity to work
with local partners to ensure that the children, youth and families in Chapleau are aware
of the local services available in the community.
September 24th Presentation From Martin Liberio
The Gore Bay Child Care Centre sponsored author and facilitator, Martin Liberio to
provide a free workshop focusing on shared moments, special relationships and making
memories in the early years. The workshop was offered at C.C. MacLean Public School
in Gore Bay.
Triple P Level 4 Group
Greg Lockeyer in partnership with Sudbury and District Health Unit will be offering Triple
P in Espanola beginning the week of October 13th. Child care services are available for
parents and the time and location are to be confirmed. If you know someone who would
like to register, please contact the Health Unit for registration information at 705-2229202.
Presentation: Emotional Coaching October 28th with Dr. Adele Lafrance-Robinson
The Lacloche and Area Service Provider’s Network is pleased to present this workshop
which will focus on supporting the emotional development of children and teens. Many of
the workers at the Espanola site participate on the Service Provider’s Network and have
come together to offer this free workshop for parents, community partners and front line
workers on October 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at A. B. Ellis Public School in Espanola.
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Healthy Habits Minimize Sick Days
By Nicole Vaillancourt, Executive Secretary, Human Resources
Summer (if you can call it that) has come and gone. Many have returned to their
usual routines, and with the kids going to school, that can mean they’re bringing
home germs and viruses. To reduce the number of sick days taken by employees, as
well as to promote the well-being of our employees, here are some good health
habits:
1.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your
distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2.
If possible, stay home work when you are sick.
3.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
4.
Wash your hands often to help protect you from germs. Frequent hand-washing
reduces the chances that you'll transfer to your mouth or nose germs you've
picked up from doorknobs, telephones, or anything else touched by others
5.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
6.
Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects, and things you frequently touch.
Examples include your keyboard, cell phone, tablets, and TV remotes, as well as
surfaces such as counter-tops, light switches and door handles.
Healthy habits can protect everyone from spreading germs at home, work, or school.
Health and Safety
First Aid & CPR training was
held at our Frood location on
October 1st and 2nd. Nine
employees attended this
training.
First Aid and CPR training skills
and knowledge are applicable to
not only our work lives, but also
each individual’s daily life. The
A Place for PACE
training provided the information
“SFBT develops solutions by first eliciting a description of what will be different when
the problem is resolved. The therapist and the client then work backward to
accomplish this by carefully and thoroughly searching through the client’s real-life
experiences to identify times where portions of the desired solution descriptions
already exist or could potentially exist in the future. This leads to a model of therapy
that spends very little or even no time on the origins or nature of the problem, the
client’s pathology, or analysis of dysfunctional interactions….a true paradigm shift”
(de Shazer et al., 2007,p.2-3)
manage life’s emergencies.
required to act on, prevent, and
If you have any questions
concerning health and safety at
Child and Family Centre please
contact Nicole Vaillancourt.
In preparation for Module 2 training in SFBT, a brief refresher of Module 1 was
developed this past summer. This Refresher is intended for review by staff who had
previously completed Module 1 training in March 2012. The Refresher is now
available on our shared drive under SFBT. It reviews the basic skills of SFBT that
were introduced in Module 1. Staff are encouraged to review in preparation for
Module 2 training that is coming our way in December. Module 2: Solution Focused
Approaches to Working with Children, Youth & Their Families.
Coming this fall please look for more postings from PACE at both the Lasalle and
Frood office locations.
The CFC PACE team thanks you for your interest in the program and encourages
you to contact them with any questions and feedback you may have at:
pace@childandfamilycentre.on.ca
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Visit With Santa!
On Friday December 5th 2014 Santa Claus will be
taking a break from his busy holiday schedule to visit
with children, youth, and parents here in Sudbury!
Santa is looking forward to taking a Christmas photo
and sharing some cookies and hot chocolate with
children, youth, and the young at heart!
SAVE THE DATE
Free Photos with Santa
Friday December 5 2014
Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!
Facebook.com/CFCsudburymanitoulin
childandfamilycentre.on.ca
From the Child and
Family Centre
Photos will be sent via email. Free prints can be
requested for pick up at any one of our offices.
Santa is bilingual - having been around the world
so many times, he’s picked up a language or two!
Technology Tip (and General Good Advice)
By Penny
Tip 1
Don't run with scissors.
Tip 2
In GroupWise to setup your vacation rule
click on Tools then Vacation Rule. A box
will show up, just fill in the information and
click save.
EVENT CALENDAR: October 1 - December 31 2014
Mon. October 13
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Tues. December 2
Giving Tuesday
Details on page 10
Fri. December 5
Free Photos with Santa
Community Event
Thurs. December 25
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Fri. December 26
Fri. December 10
Christmas Lunch
Staff Event
Holiday: Christmas
Holiday: Boxing Day
Editor’s Note: Thank you for reading! Feedback is always welcome at cfc@childandfamilycentre.on.ca - Kayla Maloney
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CFC’s Christmas Families Campaign
Since 2012 the Child and Family Centre has been working with a
very humble, generous and anonymous community partner
(“Santa”) during the Christmas season. Mid-fall, Santa’s Little Helper
invites all CFC staff to refer families who meet the Christmas
Families Campaign criteria, along with a list of needs and wishes.
The list is sent off to Santa’s workshop where they work tirelessly to
fill all of the requests, and wrap all of the gifts.
“Santa’s” generosity is remarkable! In 2012 our partnership
assisted 22 children ages 3-16 for a total of 13 families; in 2013 our
partnership assisted a whopping 76 children ages 9 months to 17
years for a grand total of 37 families! They have provided these
children with everything from crafts, boots, books and clothing, to
digital games and bicycles.
While this campaign is so successful because of our wonderful
partnership with Santa, a very important part of the success is due
to the participation of everyone from CFC; from those who make the
referrals, to the caravan of Santa’s Helpers who pick up the
packages, to the staff who coordinate the pick-up with their families.
We have already communicated with “Santa’s Workshop” and they
are gearing up to work with us again this Christmas! Our goal is to
help even more of our clients and families in need this Christmas.
Yours in the spirit of giving,
Hélène D.
Santa’s Little Helper