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FCSS IN ALBERTA

FCSS IN ALBERTA. A Bit About FCSS Eligible and Non-Eligible Services Local FCSS Program Delivery FCSS Program Supports Role of Councils, Advisory Boards and Program Directors. A BIT ABOUT FCSS. FCSS is unique in Canada

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FCSS IN ALBERTA

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  1. FCSS IN ALBERTA A Bit About FCSS Eligible and Non-Eligible Services Local FCSS Program Delivery FCSS Program Supports Role of Councils, Advisory Boards and Program Directors

  2. A BIT ABOUT FCSS • FCSS is unique in Canada • 80/20 partnership between municipalities or Métis settlements, and the Province • FCSS Act and Regulation • sets out the mandate and requirements of FCSS Program • describes the responsibilities and requirements of municipalities and Métis settlements, and the Province, in providing FCSS locally • communities “design and deliver social programs that are preventive in nature, provided at the earliest opportunity to promote and enhance well being among individuals, families, and communities”

  3. Key principle of local decision-making • Province provides 80% funding, but municipalities and Métis settlements decide how to allocate funding and resources to best meet needs and priorities of community • Key principle of community development • based on the belief that self help contributes to a sense of integrity, self-worth and independence • “people helping people” approach to improving quality of life and build capacity of families and communities to prevent and/or deal with crisis situations should they arise

  4. FCSS PROGRAMS IN ALBERTA • 321 municipalities and Métis Settlements , organized into 207 local FCSS programs (January 1, 2013) • less than 4,400 Albertans reside in communities without FCSS • 8 FCSS regions are not aligned with Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSA)

  5. Services and projects that may be offered: assist communities to identify their social needs and develop responses to meet those needs, including: raising public awareness around community issues developing strategies for community advocacy developing comprehensive social community plans and initiatives environmental scans, service reviews, strategic planning, program planning in-kind support to community-based groups (until they are able to sustain themselves) such as provision of office space, printing, photocopying, help with preparing proposals, etc. 2. ELIGIBLE AND NON-ELIGIBLE SERVICES

  6. promote, encourage and support volunteer work in the community, including: recruitment, training and placement services resources to support volunteers volunteer recognition coordination of volunteer services inform the public of available services, including: information and referral services community information directories newcomer services interagency coordination

  7. enrich and strengthen family life by developing skills so people can function more effectively within their own environment, including: mentoring programs parenting and family life education and development programs programs for single adults and single parents courses designed to enhance self-awareness and personal growth individual, family and group counselling services that are educational and not treatment oriented youth development and leadership services

  8. enhance quality of life of the retired and semi-retired, including: home support services education and information services coordination of seniors services and programs self-help socialization activities promote the social development of children and their families, including: parent-child development activities early childhood development services for children 0-6 (excluding childcare) support services for young children aged 6-12

  9. Services provided under a local FCSS program must not provide primarily for recreational needs or leisure time pursuits of individuals offer direct assistance, including money, food, clothing or shelter to sustain an individual or family be primarily rehabilitative in nature duplicate services that are ordinarily provided by a government or government agency

  10. Expenditures of a local FCSS program shall not include • the purchase of land or buildings, • the construction or renovation of a building, • the purchase of motor vehicles, • any costs to sustain an organization that do not relate to an FCSS funded service, • municipal property taxes and levies, or • any payments to Advisory Board members, except out of pocket expenses incurred on FCSS business

  11. 3. LOCAL FCSS PROGRAM DELIVERY Preventive social services are provided in FCSS communities by direct service delivery, or through external grants, or a combination of both. Direct Service Delivery • services are provided by FCSS program staff or service providers under contract • i.e. a youth worker may be an employee; a home support service may be provided through an ongoing contract; a contract may be struck with someone to provide a one-time series of 6 parenting courses

  12. External Grants • FCSS funds granted to local organizations and groups to deliver services or projects - “FCSS funded agencies” • can be ongoing grants or one-time projects • must meet FCSS eligibility guidelines • grant applications and year end (or at the end of the project) reporting must be in place for accountability to the province

  13. 4. FCSS PROGRAM SUPPORTS • Three main groups or “bodies” support FCSS programs and work on your behalf • Alberta Human Services • FCSS Association of Alberta • FCSS Directors’ Network

  14. Alberta Human Services - FCSS Team • “the Province” or government side of FCSS • programming and financial administration • where FCSS agreements are signed and funding originates • where annual year end financial and outcomes reports are submitted • Provincial FCSS Director – Ken Dropko • Senior Manager – Joyce Mellott • Program Officers - Veronica Facundo

  15. FCSS Association of Alberta • incorporated in 1977 • Representatives from FCSS regions and Directors’ Network make up the Board • strong voice on behalf of FCSS programs, advocating to government and non-government organizations on issues that impact FCSS • works closely with the Ministry; solid relationship with other ministries and non-government organizations related to FCSS • annual conference in November

  16. FCSSAA Resource Bank • resource centre and communication network for information sharing among FCSS programs • resources relevant to program planning, delivery and management – “how to” books and manuals; sample material gathered from FCSS programs • reference material available on FCSSAA website • provide orientations, presentations to local FCSS Advisory Boards, FCSS staff, and Councils • professional development opportunities for FCSS staff

  17. FCSS Directors’ Network • established in 1984; became a society in 2008 • networking and professional development opportunities for FCSS Program Directors • meet for 3 days in March and September • workshops, discuss issues, share information, opportunity for creating collective staff voice on FCSS challenges and opportunities • 1 day New Directors’ Orientation with the March Directors’ Network

  18. 5. ROLE OF COUNCILS, BOARDS AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS Municipal Council • determines whether to participate in FCSS • signs funding agreement with the Province; is accountable to the Province for FCSS operations • approves annual FCSS budget • approves all appointees to Advisory Board • takes guidance from recommendations for programming and budgeting from CAO, FCSS Advisory Board and Program Director • if FCSS operates under direct municipal management, Council approves grants

  19. Advisory Board • appointed by Council to oversee FCSS program • Terms of Reference established through enabling municipal bylaw • with Program Director, develops annual FCSS budget and program planning to recommend for Council approval • may develop procedure for how it operates • approves grant applications - either in principle to recommend to Council, or may have vested authority from Council to approve grants and report to Council

  20. reports to Council, as determined by Council (by whom and how often) • usually involved in recruitment and performance reviews of Program Director • ensures FCSS program meets needs of community, within approved budget and FCSS legislation • may delegate a Board member to oversee Program Director • Advisory Board members are representatives of the FCSS program - represent the program with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality

  21. Program Director • is a municipal employee • Executive Director, Program Manager, Program Coordinator, etc. • works with Advisory Board to develop annual program plan and budget; responsible for managing day-to-day operations of FCSS program • reports to Advisory Board and is supervised by CAO or designated municipal manager

  22. is a knowledgeable and trusted resource to Advisory Board and Council’s decision-making • has good relationship with provincial FCSS office and FCSSAA; is key resource for relaying information to Advisory Board, Council and CAO • knows what’s happening in community, regionally and provincially that might impact FCSS program delivery • is a key representative of FCSS program - represents the program with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality

  23. AND NOW YOU KNOW ALMOST EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ...ABOUT FCSS!

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