2007 - 2008 Foundation Report - Family and Children's Services of ...

2007-2008FOUNDATION REPORTMaking great leapsforward in child welfareOnestepat aFOUNDATION OBJECTIVES...time...To raise public awarenessabout child welfare concerns.To raise funds within our communityto support the work of Family & Children’s Serviceswith children and youth of theWaterloo Region who are at risk of harm.To support the Agency’s vision and mission statement.www.fcsfoundation.ca

Dear FriendsPresident’s Letterto our Supporters1Family & Children’s Services FoundationAs I come to the end of my first term asPresident of the Foundation Board, I would liketo reflect on the accomplishments of theFoundation over the last twelve months.The aim of the Foundation has always been,and will always be, to ensure every child hasthe chance to reach their full potential. In2007, we continued our efforts to ensure thisand to help Family & Children’s Services of theWaterloo Region remain on the forefront asone of the province’s leading child welfareagencies.An important ingredient of this plan continuesto be the funding of educational supports. Thisfunding is especially important because children atrisk served by the agency face serious challenges inthe educational system. Because of difficultcircumstances in their lives, many children in care areat least two grades behind their peers and need helpto catch up. The support of innovative programs suchas the reading incentive program and tutoringprograms continue to be a positive step in thisdirection. We are confident that work in this area willhelp build our children’s love of learning. It issurprising the difference a little support andencouragement—and the right tools—can make inhow a child performs in school.It even has the capacity to reduce academic failure forour children, increase their chances of buildingsuccessful lives, and prevent them from entering intothe cycle of poverty.We are incredibly proud of the 22 youth raised infoster care that accepted the challenge to attend postsecondary education. Their academic dreams madepossible by a Foundation Scholarship. Our Board isconvinced that education is one of the most effectiveways to end the destructive cycle of poverty andabuse that characterizes the lives of too many of ourchildren.Equally valuable are our efforts to ensure recreation isavailable to our children who need it most. We seeplay as an important step in child development.Something as simple as the chance to experiencesummer camp can be a child’s first timid step towardsindependence. With this community’s generoussupport, our ability to meet the recreational needs ofthese vulnerable childrenand youth continues to growand reach new levels of excellence.A point of pride for the Foundation this year was ourvery own Executive Director, Jim Phillips’s, honour ofthe Amethyst Award presented by the Government ofOntario, which recognizes excellence in PublicService. While it may have been his outstandingcontributions to the new child welfare funding modelthat earned him the professional achievement, weknow that the work he and all staff do locally each dayfor our families and children is equally award-worthy.Among the chief concerns of the coming yearcontinues to be physical space for agency services. Atany point in 2007 we cared for more than 500children, and provided service to an additional 1200families in the community. To manage the clientcaseload with maximum quality of care andorganizational efficiency we made a number ofprocess improvements that increased agencycapacity through partnerships in the community.However, securing adequate space to accommodatethese innovative programs continues to be achallenge. Often we need to rent space owned byother organizations in order to hold meetings,training, and workshops. In the coming years it islikely that we will need to increase agency spacecapacity.As important as our facilities are, our vision for ourchildren and youth knows no boundaries. Wecontinue to apply our resources to benefit all childrenof Waterloo Region at risk of harm. The Foundationwas created to help improve the lives of these childrenby providing resources not available to the Agencythrough government dollars for child protection. Overthe course of just one year, we have invested morethan $417,479 toward program expansions forvulnerable children and youth.And this community continues to rise to the challengeto make it all possible. With your help we will continueto make great leaps forward in child welfare.One step at a time...Sincerely,Brenda HageyPresident, FCS Foundation

Foundation Executive Director s ReportIt is indeed a pleasure to report on the continued development and progress of the Foundationduring the past year – the sixteenth year of consistent and exciting growth since its creation. Overthis period of time a total of $3 million has been raised by the Foundation within the communityto support the work and services of the Agency with our children and youth at risk of harm. Wealso continue to strive to raise awareness in our community about child welfare concerns.In 2007/08 a record $447,735 in cash was raised as well as over $225,000 in value of in kindgifts. Grants made by the Foundation totaled $ 417,479 – a 9.6% increase over the year before.The stories of donors who contributed so generously and the wide variety of grants made tosupport the children and youth of our community are detailed throughout our Annual Report.Youth such as the Scholarship recipients you will see listed in this report.This success is a result of our caring donors and an ever-increasing number of friend andfundraising events held each year from our signature Tree of Hope Campaign and ChristmasAdopt a Family Program in December to the annual Hot Shots Street Hockey Tournament in May,and other events throughout the year. These events would not be possible without thetremendous efforts of volunteers and agency staff. Thank you to all of the donors, sponsors, volunteers andstaff who contribute so much to the lives of children and youth of Waterloo Region through your support of ourFoundation.You are making more of a difference in the life of a child than you will ever know.James C. PhillipsFoundation Executive DirectorTable of ContentsMESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT .......................... 1EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT..................... 2HOT SHOTS TOURNAMENT.......................... 3-4TREE OF HOPE .........................................5-6GIFTS IN KIND ........................................... 7FOUNDATION FUNDS.................................... 8FINANCIAL SUMMARY .................................. 9FOUNDATION GRANTS.............................. 9-10FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL ............................ 11-12THE FOUNDATION ...................................... 13ADOPT A FAMILY ................................... 14-15IN MEMORY GIFTS ..................................... 1622007 - 2008 Foundation Report

Hot Shots Street Hockeyfoundationfamily membersDonors $10,000+AnonymousCambridge Pro FabChildren's Aid FoundationCowan Insurance BrokersFoster Families Lottery TrustFrank Cowan FoundationMay Court Club ofKitchener-WaterlooDonors $5,000-$9,999Jim & Heidimarie BalsillieGore Mutual Insurance CompanyH. L. Staebler Company LimitedScribbler's ClubThe Economical Insurance GroupThe Keg Spirit FoundationTradebank Waterloo-WellingtonDonors $2,500-$4,999Altanic Transportation Inc.Barnes Family ChiropracticBarrday Inc.Rick BellefeuilleBloomingdale United ChurchBMO - Nesbitt BurnsC B Financial Planning GroupCambridge & North DumphriesCommunity FoundationCanada Customs and Revenue AgencyCook HomesCowan Benefits ConsultingCunningham Lindsey CanadaLimited Insurance AdjusterFaithLife FinancialFilion, Wakely, Thorup, AngelettiHeffner Lexus and Heffner ToyotaJoteque InvestmentsK-W Montessori SchoolLackner McLennan Insurance Ltd.Mongolian GrillPilot Insurance CompanyProVider Transportation and LogisticsRae & Lipskie InvestmentCounsel Inc.Peter RingroseRick SkehanSobey's OntarioStrassburger Windows & DoorsTD Canada TrustTD Canada Trust WesternOntario RegionThe Equitable Life InsuranceCompany of CanadaTransfreight IncorporatedWoodland Christian High School3Thank you to everyone who came out to show their supportat our second annual street hockey tournament in supportof recreational opportunities for children and youth affectedby abuse or neglect. This year’s event raised over$38,000.00 which will directly impact children in need fromthis community.On May 26th, a record 42 HOT SHOT teams, along withspectators and volunteers, filled the Conestoga Collegeparking lot and auditorium to participate in some fun,fitness, and friendship—our theme of the day. The lightshowers helped cool everyone off on the warm Saturdayafternoon, and kept the players focused on enjoying somefriendly competition. The Top Fundraiser walked away witha Nintendo DS and the winning teams walked away withmedals. Everyone agreed that the true winners were thekids who would be benefiting from the proceeds from thetournament.Each year the Foundation struggles to provideopportunities for children living in our community todevelop their talents, skill sets, and friendships that will lastthem a lifetime--or just have an hour a week to be a “normalkid”. Proceeds from this event will go directly to supportthese much needed childhood experiences.Thank you again, and please visit www.hotshotstournament.comfor information on future tournaments.Scoring goals,Assisting kids!Norm Casarin2007 Committee ChairHOT SHOTS Street Hockey Tournament“I just wanted let everyone know what agreat time all the boys on my son's teamhad on Saturday. They're already talkingabout making a team for next year.What a success and what a lot of work!! Iwas impressed with how efficiently it wasrun. There were lots of volunteers andeverything ran smoothly.Congratulations on a successful event.”Family & Children’s Services Foundation-Angela Szabatin

Tournamentpresented by2007 CommitteeNorm CASARINProvider Transportation & LogisticsKeren ADDERLYRegion of WaterlooChris BELANGERProvider Transportation & LogisticsJan BOCKMASTERThe Waterloo Region RecordLiz GOHEENFrontline CommunicationsShawn MORRISONSunlife FinancialKristin PARKESManulife FinancialCarmin SANICHARIntellitacticsJuli-Ann SANNUTOScribblers ClubJeff YOUNGKitchener RangersDonors $1000-$2499Albert's Gas Station MaintenanceBank of MontrealBend All Automotive Inc.Bennett Chevrolet CadillacBernhardt Insurance Service Ltd.Best Western St. Jacob’s Country InnBlackberry Network Operations - RIMBoston PizzaCambridge Fire DepartmentCambridge Ice CentreCanada Post DepotCentral Park LodgesChallenger Motor Freight Inc.Charcoal Steak HouseCity of KitchenerClient TransportClintar Groundskeeping ServicesCOM DEV International Ltd.Commercial TavernCommunity Living CambridgeConestoga Cold StorageCountry Boy Family RestaurantCrate DesignsDare Foods LimitedDavid's GourmetDeloitte & Touche Foundation CanadaDesire2LearnDrumbo Transport LimitedDurnin MotorsFairview Park MallFamily Investment Planning IncFinancial Horizons GroupGiffen Lee LLPGore Mutual InsuranceCompany FoundationGreat Canadian HolidaysH D Brown Enterprises Ltd.Brenda HageyDavid & Candace HarringtonHercules TiresMargaret HooperHuron Heights S.S.IKON Office SolutionsIndustrial AllianceInvestment Planning Counsel of CanadaIODE Preston ChapterJiffy LubeJKM Custom Fabricating Inc.Keller & MorrisonKeller Williams RealtyKitchener PrintingKraus Carpets Ltd.K-W Region Elks Lodge 578Lastman's Bad BoyFurniture WarehouseLions Club of KitchenerVivian LordMadorin SnyderManulife FinancialMaple Leaf FoodsMelloul-Blamey Construction Inc.42007 - 2008 Foundation Report

2007 CHYM FM$1000-$2499 continued. . .Mennonite Savings &Credit Union (Ont) Ltd.Rod MillerMTE ConsultantsNorthstar Travel and AssociatesOntario Teachers Insurance PlanOptimist Club of Stanley ParkOwl Child Care ServicesPavaco PlasticsJames PhillipsPrestige Business Interiors Inc.Kaye RempelReuter Benefits Inc.Roger's Cable TV - Grand RiverRotary Club of Kitchener-ConestogaBrian RubySafety Insurance Service (1959) Ltd.Schiedel Construction Inc.Schweitzer Insurance Services Inc.Sharp Transportation SystemsSt. Andrew's HespelerPresbyterian ChurchAdam StockieStride Rite Canada LimitedSunshine Montessori SchoolThe EmbassyThe Great-West LifeAssurance CompanyToyota Motor ManufacturingCanada Inc.Arthur & Ruth TraugottTrinity United ChurchUnion Gas LimitedUnited Way of Kitchener-Waterloo& AreaUnitron Hearing - KitchenerVia Rail CanadaVictoria Star Motors Inc.Volkswagen WaterlooWagner Livock & AssociatesMarina WardWaterloo ManufacturingCompany Ltd.Waterloo Wellington CollisionRepair AssociationWoodhouse Contracting Ltd.Donors $500-$999Activa GroupAIM TrimarkAl Dunn Heating & Air ConditioningArvato ServicesNathan BakerBattlefield Equipment RentalsBiomedical Diagnostic SupportServices Inc.Bruncon Framing LimitedCambridge ToyotaCan-Technologies Inc.Centennial Public SchoolOn December 13 & 14, 96.7 CHYM listeners across the region tuned into hear heartwarming stories of bravery, hardships, and triumphs—and thespecial people in this community making miracles happen for the children andyouth served by Family and Children’s Services. This year, over $450,000 (bothin cash and gifts) was raised to support abused and neglected children. Toeveryone who gave—big and small—we would like to say “ THANK YOU” .Special thanks to the whole CHYM FM team for their continued leadership and andsupport of this festive holiday event.2007 Tree of Hope Chair:Neil Aitchison5Family & Children’s Services FoundationGeorge and Tara from CHYM FMwith Tree of Hope Chair, Neil Aitchison.2007 Tree of HopeAmbassadors:James H. BennettMargaret HooperMurray HaaseRosemary BenbowValerie Smith-SellersVirginia Marshall

Tree of HopeThank You to our2007 Call Centre Teams:ARVATOBENDALLCOWAN INSURANCEECONOMICAL INSURANCEMENNONITE CREDIT UNIONPROVIDER CARING & SHARING TREESQLO JIFFY LUBEREUTER BENEFITSUNION GAS$500-$999 continued. . .Central Stores- University of WaterlooConestoga College - FinancialPlanning Student AssociationConestogo RoofingCouch & Company Ltd.Maureen Cowan & Mathew SheedyDanayr Driving RangeCharles DawsonDouglas DeightonLaura DruarDSM Nutritional Products Canada Inc.Economical InsuranceEMD Crop BioScience Canada Inc.Ernst & Young LLPGary FarwallFidelity Investments Canada LimitedMary FisherChantal FrostGranton Construction Inc.Amy GreerHabitat for Humanity (Canada) Inc.Harron's Rona Building CentreHeinz Busse Electric Ltd.Stephen HendryHy-Mark Mechanical Ltd.Jamieson Car and Truck RentalJDI Cleaning SystemsJim Reitzel & AssociatesJosselin Insurance Brokers Ltd.Dieter KaysRay KipferKitchener UtilitiesKoenig Painting & Decorating Ltd.Nelson KrausK-W Skating ClubJohn LaineLanark PlaceLiveHive Systems LimitedLocal Union 804 IBEWDonna LogelMackenzie Financial CorporationJill MalleckManulife - Group Savings& Retirement SolutionsEva MillerJoanne MlotschekMontana's Cookhouse - KitchenerMother Teresa Catholic SchoolDoreen MotzMoventasNietsch Drywall (Ont.) Inc.Optimist Club of Westvale-WaterlooOsso ElectricEna PenningsPetker & AssociatesRick Purdy - Rick and BarbRick MacDonald Siding& Windows Inc.RIMBruce Rivers62007 - 2008 Foundation Report

Gifts In Kind$500-$999 continued. . .Robson Carpenter LLP SolicitorsRocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryRogers CommunicationsRussel A. Farrow LimitedSaint-Gobain Abrasives Canada Inc.Schnarr Builders Inc.Chris SchumacherSimon-Wood LimitedKaren SpencerSpotlight EntertainmentProductions Inc.Stantec Consulting Ltd.SubwaySun Life Assurance Companyof CanadaSwanson's Home Building CentreT. Musselman ExcavatingTanem Developments Ltd.The Carpet StoreThe Contract Framing Group Inc.The GapDenise TherouxTrimaster ManufacturingUnique Screenprinting /Twin City TrophiesMac VoisinWilliam VollmerRonald WallWaterloo Catholic DistrictSchool BoardWaterloo Regional Police ServicesWestheights Public SchoolCaroline WillcoxWin Leader CorporationXDG LimitedDavid YachDonors $100-$499Able-One Systems Inc.Abigail AboucharAccelerator CentreKim AkanaAlliance Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.AMT Vantage Group Inc.Lee AndrewsPat AplevichEllace ApplebaumARCA Financial Group Inc.Janet ArmstrongLinda ArmstrongPaul AtkinsAviva Insurance Company of CanadaAxion NDT CorporationBAKA Communications (Bell Mobility)Ernest BakerSue BakerPamela BarkerLaura BarkerAnna & Kerry BarnumJames BatemanCarrie BaumkenYvonne BeatonMarie BeattieJohn BechtDonors $10,000+96.7 CHYM FMKnights of Columbus,Waterloo Council 5135The Waterloo Region RecordDonors $2,500-$9,999Barnes Family ChiropracticBloomingdale United ChurchK-W Montessori SchoolRick BellefeuilleScribbler's ClubTradebankWaterloo-WellingtonDonors $1,000 - $2,499Bend All Automotive Inc.Cambridge Fire DepartmentCanadian TireCharcoal Steak HouseCommercial TavernCommunity Living CambridgeDavid's GourmetFamily InvestmentPlanning IncH D Brown Enterprises Ltd.K-W Montessori SchoolVia Rail CanadaDonors $500 - $999Arvato ServicesBattlefield Equipment RentalsCambridge Ice CentreDan EinwechterDesire2LearnFairview Park MallGreat Canadian HolidaysK-W Skating ClubMongolian GrillOwl Child Care ServicesSpotlight EntertainmentProductions Inc.SubwayUnique Screenprinting/Twin City TrophiesDonors $100 - $499Anna BarnumAnthony J. GiovinazzoBAKA Communications(Bell Mobility)Brick BreweryDistribution CentreBrick BrewingCompany LimitedBulk BarnCentre In The SquareCharcoal Steak HouseChicopee Ski ClubChurch of God in Christ,Mennonite Sewing CircleCrawford & Companyof Canada - Auto DivisionDavid Boyes Home ConceptsDoug ProctorErban CornerFred Astaire Dance StudiosFrito Lay CanadaFuture ShopGreenway Home ProductsHauser Industries Inc.i visionJames WeberJamieson Car and TruckRentalJennifer GillespieKit-Dance LtdLiaison College- Kitchener CampusLibrary ServicesMagnussen Home FurnishingsMcArthur ExpressMolly Maid- Kitchener-WaterlooNew Orleans PizzaPark Manor SchoolParty FactoryPirak Studios LimitedPlaydiumRONASt. Peter's Lutheran ChurchSugarlips Candy Co.The Pepsi Bottling GroupTimex Canada Inc.- Donations CommitteeWag QA ServicesWeston's BakeryWheels InnWinners/HomesenseWoodbine EntertainmentZellers7Family & Children’s Services Foundation

Foundation FundsThe Foundation has created a number of designated funds to meetthe unique needs of the children, youth, and families served byFamily & Children’s Services; needs not covered by governmentfunding. The complete listing of funds can be found below. To learnmore about donating your time, contributing financially or in-kind, call(519) 576-0540 and ask for the Foundation. Your gift will make adifference in the life of a child.The Dr. Ronald Sax Memorial Scholarship FundDr. Ronald Sax believed in social justice. This was reflected in his medical career, initiallyworking as a physician in the newly established South Riverdale Community Health Centrein Toronto. This clinic was ahead of its time in its commitment to community accountabilityand social justice. His subsequent career as Medical Officer of Health in Sherwood Park,Alberta, in Ontario’s Waterloo Region and finally Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, reflected thisinitial focus on the basic principles of public health. He also served as family physician inChurchill and Snow Lake, Manitoba and in several communities of Nunavut.Dr. Ronald Sax was bestowed with insatiable curiosity, always taking great delight in life’spossibilities. He pursued a lifetime of learning by: traveling extensively; taking piano and artlessons; studying languages and cooking; and reading voraciously. He was a subtle blend ofhumanness, intelligence, and creativity.In 2001, Dr. Sax succumbed to cancer after a brief illness, leaving his wife, Dr. Janice Husted,and young son, John Sax, too soon. In his memory, his colleagues, friends, and family haveendowed a scholarship to enable youth to pursue postsecondary education in their chosenarea.The Dr. Ronald Sax Scholarship is a renewable award for crown wards or former crown wardsto attend a postsecondary institution on a full-time basis. This initiative is a long-term strategyto foster academic and future employment prospects of youth at risk, and to provide crownwards the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of academic success and establish themselvesas contributing members of our society.The scholarship will be awarded from the Dr. Ronald Sax Scholarship Fund managed by theFamily and Children Services Foundation.Other designated funds within the Foundation:The Children’s Fund,Adoption Services FundBetter Futures Endowment FundEducation FundEmergency FundFamily Support FundFoster Care FundGeneral Endowment Fund*Life Adventures Fund for summer campMoving Forward FundResidential Services/Group Homes FundScholarship FundSmilemaker FundYouth Services Fund*Contributions will be held a minimum of ten years and interest earned will be used to supportthe work of Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region.$100-$499 continued. . .Gordon BeckenhauerJeff BelangerBell I P SolutionsBell WorldMartha BellamySteven BellinghamRosemary BenbowDonna BenderEugene BenderMartin BenderPaul BergmanJames BernerBestel Message Centre Ltd.Bethany Evangelical MissionaryChurch - Cross Eyed Youth MinistryBez IndustriesNancy BignellLuc & Michelle BiGrasBill Snyder Electric Inc.Deanne BinglemanBMO Employee Charitable FoundationBNI Grand River ChapterColleen BoehmerJeff BoichLinda BoltzJulie BondBotelno Paving & ConcreteDebora Bowler-SpragueTodd BowmanCheryl BoyesSandra BragaValerie BraidBreanna MacLeodAnthony BrennerBrick Brewery Distribution CentreBrick Brewing Company LimitedMary BroughSteve BrownMike & Sharon BruceWendy and Ted BrumfittBuck Animal HospitalCheryl BuehlerBulk BarnLiz BurchTom BurnsC I G Employee AssociationC&W Local 1106Karen CaetanoMargaret CaissieCambridge Garden CentreCambridge TravelDaniel CamirandBrent CampbellTamara CardilloCardinal Counselling and MediationCarol Baker VisageMichael CasarinNorman & Joy CasarinCATI (Canadian Automotive& Trucking Institute)CAW Local 1106 - Grand RiverHospital Clerical Bargaining UnitCentre In The SquareCH2M Hill CanadaPatricia ChambersRose ChandPhil CharlesworthRon Cherkewski82007 - 2008 Foundation Report

Financial Summary$100-$499 continued. . .Chicopee Ski ClubChurch of God in Christ,Mennonite Sewing CircleCIBCCIBCJulie CizMike ClarkMarsha ClarkeRobert ColemanLisa CollinsMike CollinsPamela ComensConestoga CollegeConestoga College- Student Clinic ServicesTara ConnorsRandy CormierBarbara CraigCrawford & Company of Canada- Auto DivisionCrawford AdjustersCreative OptionsLorrie CybylskieChris DahleLeslie DajkoDALSA Inc.Maurice DanisDavid Boyes Home ConceptsTravis DeaconKeith DeaconDean GroupDennis Murphy Pontiac BuickBarb DenommeDouglas DickensonBob DimitroffCorinne D ixonPeg DoddsGloria DohertyCarol DolezsarJohn DonnachieRichard DorschtRonald DowneyDr. Banduk & Dr. Kapasi & Dr. CoelhoDr. Marvin Gretzinger, B.Sc., D.D.S.Harry DrewsDriftwood Public SchoolLovina DuguidCheryl DuguidMarsha DuncanEastwood Collegiate InstituteAnn EbyEcoplans Ltd.Edward R. Good Funeral Home Ltd.Bev ElderPauline ElliotHerb EppEquitable Life of Canada- Underwriting DepartmentErban CornerETFSEyeview OpticalFedex GroundHelga FerberChris FergusonFerrell Builder's Supply LimitedNicole & Dave FerrisJohn Fioretti9FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF WATERLOO REGION FOUNDATIONBalance Sheet as at March 31, 2008AssetsLiabilities and EquityCash $ 233,270 Accounts Payable $ 10,100Accounts Receivable 15,233 Specified Gift Fund 305,258Investments 1,018,543 Community Gift Fund 682,268Program Specific Funds 153,952Scholarship Fund 53,348Better Futures Fund 62,120$ 1,267,046 $ 1,267,046STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURESFor the Year Ended March 31, 2008RevenueExpendituresDonations $ 443,444 Grants to Agency $ 417,479Investment Income 34,665 Operating Expense 23,313$ 478,109 $ 440,792Excess of Revenue over Expenses 37,317Unrealized Gains on Investments 29,853Net Increase in Equity $ 67,1702007 Foundation Grants Awarded(Extracted from Audited Statements audited byKPMG Chartered Accountants) Details for other programsare contained in the Audited Financial Statements.• To fund the Pilot “Project SafeCare”, which provides home-based training for parents who are at riskor have been reported for child maltreatment.• To provide funds for the Foster Home Support Programs in Kitchener and Cambridge, for theMcQuarrie March Break and Summer Day Camps for children 3 to 13 and a new pilot program-Building 40 Assets.• To provide funds to the Outreach Program so as to enhance the service provided by workers workingon a one-on-one basis with families at risk of having their children come into care by assisting withtheir basic needs.• To provide families with the necessary resources to participate in community-based parenting andchildren’s groups.Family & Children’s Services Foundation

Foundation Grants continued. . .• To create a program to offer foster parents the opportunity to have a pre-registered, ongoing physicalactivity for foster children no matter when they came into care, and to avoid foster children beingunable to get into an activity because of arrival times.• To pilot an outreach and service delivery approach to newcomer families by involving individuals ofK-W Counselling’s Bridging Resources Program in working collaboratively with agency staff toengage newcomer families identified as needing child protection services.• To provide families who have urgent/ongoing transportation needs with a bus pass for one month toassist them until they are able to make other arrangements and problem-solve.• To make child care dollars available to enable families to attend agency services and programming,as parents have expressed that paying for childcare is a barrier to attending agency groupcounselling.• To support to Family & Children’s Services kinship families through the Family Group DecisionMaking Service (FGDM) from Community Justice Initiatives.• To purchase luggage, duffel bags or totes for youth who are moving out of one of our agencyresidences.• To allow a former Crown Ward to return to Belarus to visit her family, renew her passport, and fulfillher legal obligations that can only be done in person.• To provide an evaluation of the Women Moving Forward program.• Annual Christmas Party for all youth who are living independently in the community• To provide funds for the YOUth Can Run Program.• To provide food vouchers, necessary infant supplies, bus tickets and emergency financial assistanceto clients when other resources have been exhausted.• To cover the cost of English upgrade course and books & materials for youth on Extended Care andMaintenance.• To provide funds to assist protection clients of this agency to enable them to access counselingservices.• To provide funds for children on ongoing caseloads to participate in recreational activities in thecommunity.• To provide funds to assist a youth to attend World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia July 7 – 28, 2008.• To provide all children and youth both in the care of the agency as well as living with their familiesin the community an opportunity to participate in a summer camp experience.• To assist in the planning and preparation of an agency hosted post-adoption supportChristmas party for young women and teenage clients who havebeen involved with the agency in planning for the adoptionplacement of their child(ren).$100-$499 continued. . .Folio Instruments Inc.Lori FonsecaAl ForbesRandy and Peggy FowlieAudrey FradleyFrank Foreman YouthMemorial Arts FundFred Astaire Dance StudiosJeff FredeFrito Lay CanadaLiz and Paul FryerFuture ShopMelissa GarrottMary GaschoAline GibeaultJennifer GillespieMarcel GingrasAnthony & Janine GiovinazzoGo TravelTamara GoldrupGolf NorthGraham Mathew & PartnersHelen GraingerGrand & ToyGrand River Hospital FreeportGreat West CarriersGreat West LifeCharles GrebRobert GreenTodd GriersonMelissa GrimshawTamara GroffH & B Security CentreH & H Rooking and SheetMetal LimitedMurray HaaseAngie HahnJeff HallJustin HardingJordan HarringtonKeith HarrisonJeff HartnellBarbara HaslamAlysse HastieHauser Industries Inc.Janet HawkesKevin HawkinsHeffner Social ClubSusie HeganRees HeidiJanice HemmingPat HendersonKim & Neil HenryMarilyn HenryHenry Walser Funeral Home Ltd.Herbal MagicRobert HerronJim HicksCarol HicksGary HinesJulie HinksKaren HofbauerGlenn HoltzhauerLynn HoppsElaine HubbardRandy HubbardJennifer HubbardJohn HullLloyd Hummel102007 - 2008 Foundation Report

2008 Family Fun$100-$499 continued. . .Carol Hunsdale-LohDonald HuntGreg HunterGary HunterAnne Huntleyi visionIndependent Planning GroupIndustrial & Financial SystemsCanada Inc.Stanley IwanJ.G. Contracting Ltd.Shirley JamesKen JamiesonVirginia JansLinda JanssenEva JewellAndy JoakimMary JohnsonChris JohnstonHarvey JordanDebra JoslinMonica JutziRita KattenhornEd KavelmanJeff KehlMarnie KellyMichael KiddBill KielAnn KingKathy KingKitchener Oktoberfest Lions ClubKitchener Public LibraryKit-Dance LtdColton KleinAmanda KnappAmanda KobeSharon KoratsElise Kraft van ErmelRick KroetschChris KuhnkeMaryanne LabelleAmy & Mike FanfranconiJoy LangLaurentian Dental centreLauretian Public SchoolLCBOLCBOLCBOSandra LeeJennifer LeisemerLiaison College - Kitchener CampusLibrary ServicesJune LichtiPenny LinderBrian LipskieLisa LishmanRaegan LittleLarry LitzgusNancy LochnerSteve LocknerCarol LohBryan LongSteve LottLund and AssociatesMonica LynnRobert MacDonaldHolly MacDonaldIn recognition of their successful adoption of two young children on the24th of December, one couple decided to have a community celebration…andwhat day more fitting than the first ever Family Day—and to invite 400 of yourclosest friends to raise money for a good cause!The first annual Family Fun Fest raised $11,385 for the Foundation’s Better FuturesFund and the Pregnancy Counselling Fund. But more importantly, it was a spectacularday filled with fun for the whole family. Inflatable activities were available for kids bigand small, Dance Heads provided everyone the opportunity to be recording stars bymaking their own music video, and Bandaloni rounded out the afternoon.“The best part of the day was seeing all thesmiles on the children’s faces,” says oneorganizer, Pam, “and hearing every kidlaugh out loud at least once. We overexceeded our goal for the day in money and insmiles. I hope everyone that attended had asmuch fun as we did.”Thank you to the organizers of the event, all thewonderful sponsors and silent auction donors,as well as everyone who came to celebrate themeaning of ‘family’.11Family & Children’s Services Foundation

FestivalTogether is the best place to be!Linda BallantyneHolly BastJudy BergCharlene BoehlerSue FosterViv Ferguson2008 Family Fun Fest Organizers:Deb KeltorbornDeb LangeCheryl MalloryKatherin PepperKris SangersPam SmithBonnie WeberConnie WernerRacelle Wilson LewisRosie WurdelGail YantziSandra YantziDeb Zehr$100-$499 continued. . .Karen MacDonaldMacGregor Senior Public SchoolSusan MaciaczykJeff MacIntryePatricia MacLeodAmanda MacNamaraJill MagazineMalen Painting Inc.Mellissa MalleckBecky MantynenManulifeMaplesoftDenise MardellLarry MargettsBernard MarshallRonald MartensAngela MartinMarusa Marketing Inc.Rob MauriceMcArthur ExpressBetty McBainJill McBainCraig McCannellTim McCargarMcCormick Ranking Corporationand EcoplansDavid McDonaldJerry McDougallMcDougall & McDougallMichael McDowellSandy McFarlaneNorman McIntyreLonnie McKayShirley McKeeKaren MclaughlinAl McLennanHeather McTavishAnne MillerMiller Thomson LLPJulia MillsTom MissereJustin MitchellDyon MitchellSandy MitchellAndrew MoffatBrent MoffittMolly Maid - Kitchener - WaterlooMargaret MonteiroPhyllis MontgomeryJulie MontgomeryWayne MooreSue MorellShawn MorrisonPatricia MorrisseyPam MounseyMunicipal Property AssessmentCorporationDebra MurphyJennifer MurrayCathy Anne MylesRobin NearJennifer NeilNew Apostolic Church122007 - 2008 Foundation Report

The Foundation$100-$499 continued. . .New Orleans PizzaRose NobleJean Ann NormanNancy NormanNorthern Lights Vocational ServicesNova SteelOld NavyOld NavyOld NavyMartha OlsenOntario Disablity Support ServicesOPSEU Local 285Optimist Club of PetersburgDenise OsbeltOttawa Heritage DentalOur Lady of FatimaOur Lady of Lourdes SchoolOxford Learning CentreEllen PacePark Manor SchoolTJ ParkesKristin ParkesParty FactoryJake PatchettCarol Pearce-KubePenlieu Consultants Inc.Dave PeresSue PerryRuth PetersStephen PhilpottPhone Master ServicesTess PitreLindsay PivaPlaydiumRuth PlouffeAndrea & Trevor PodgerMatt PoelKathy PointonWilliam PollKeith PorterAlan PricePrice ChopperPrice ChopperPrincess AutoD. PritchardDoug ProctorJoy PuimFrieda PurvisGreg QuinneyWilliam RadtkeBrian RainvillePeter RasberryHollie RauErnst & Karla RauterEarl RaynerRed Hat Society Cherries JubileeRegion of Waterloo- Child Care SubsidyDeborah ReiblingBrenda ReidDona ReinhartPaul Renecker13Family & Children’s Services FoundationThe Foundation is the fundraising arm of Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region. We believethat children are our most valuable resource and each child should have the opportunity to meet his or herfull potential. As such, our role is to provide the community with the opportunity to enrich the lives ofvulnerable children and youth through a wide range of giving opportunities, provide semi-annual grantupdates and newsletters, honour and acknowledge the support we receive from so many caring membersof our community, and celebrate the heart-warming accomplishments of our children and youth.The Foundation is supported by a team made up of agency staff, community volunteers, and donors. Ourthanks go out to everyone for their part in helping to build a community where all children can grow upbeing safe, healthy, and loved.Board of Directors:Brenda Hagey, PresidentRick Skehan, Vice PresidentPeter Routly, TreasurerPeter Ringrose, SecretaryNorm CasarinMelissa HowatsonBryce McCandlessRick PurdyEarl RaynerJim ReitzelBob ShantzBarbara ThomasFoundation Staff:James C. Phillips, Executive DirectorCandace Harrington, Supervisor,Fundraising & CommunicationsFoundation Office Volunteer:Jeannette HartungAnd a BIG THANK YOU to the manydedicated volunteers who help us witheverything from stuffing envelopes, torefereeing games at the Hot Shots StreetHockey Tournament in May. Yoursupport is critical to our success!To learn more about currentFoundation volunteer needs, contactthe Foundation at 519-576-0540 orfoundation@facswaterloo.org.Special thank you to TWIN CITY DWYERfor generously sponsoring a portion ofthis publication.Graduating Class of 08This year the FCS Foundation is pleased to be able to providean outstanding twenty-two scholarships to our youth. Theyouth who will receive scholarships at the Annual GeneralMeeting in June are:Cambridge ProFab ScholarshipKershada M.Fostering Futures Scholarshippresented by the Foster Families AssociationChris D., Sheena F., Huy N., and Kaitlin J.Hope Scholarship presented by HL StaeblerAbbie G.Joseph B LeClerc Memorial ScholarshipMichael H. and Tam N.Neil and Sharon Parkinson Family ScholarshipDoug M.Rae and Lipskie ScholarshipBjorn F.Rotary Club of Cambridge North ScholarshipAmber H.Dr. Ronald Sax Memorial ScholarshipFrances L.Willie C. James Memorial Scholarshippresented by Cardinal CounsellingDan H.Foundation Scholarships:Jennifer P., Lisa Y., Sara L., Gabriela S., Kate-Lyn R.,Sarah M., Derreck F., Rob L., Kristine D.For more information about how to make agift to our general Scholarship Fund, or anamed scholarship, contact CandaceHarrington, Supervisor of Fundraising &Communications at519-576-1329 ext. 3145 orcandi.harrington@facswaterloo.org

Adopt a Family Holiday ProgramThis year 362 needy families and 45 youth awoke Christmas morning to find presentsunder their tree and special holiday treats on their table.The overwhelming kindness of this community will last long after the last carols aresung, the Christmas trees are discarded, and the decorations are put away for anotheryear.Special thanks to our program coordinators, Joy Casarin and Barbara Hull, as wellas the members of the Knights of Columbus Waterloo Council, your generosityensured that the Christmas spirit rang loud and clear this past holiday season.Adopt a Family DonorsDarryl AckernechtActiva GroupKim AkanaAMT Vantage Group Inc.Rosemarie AndersonLee AndrewsPat AplevichPaulo AreiasPeter ArmbrusterJanet ArmstrongLinda ArmstrongArvato ServicesDeborah AttwoodNathan BakerRino BaldinPamela BarkerSara-Lou BatesCarrie BaumkenYvonne BeatonJeff BelangerBell I P SolutionsMartha BellamySteven BellinghamBend All Automotive Inc.Amy BennewiesLori BianchiDeanne BinglemanJamie BlackTed BleaneyBNI Grand River ChapterMaria BocchicchioSheri BoegliColleen BoehmerJeff BoichDavid BourneDebora Bowler-SpragueTodd BowmanAngela BoydCheryl BoyesSandra BragaValerie BraidAnthony BrennerSteve BrownDave BruceWendy BrumfittBuck Animal HospitalCheryl BuehlerPat BurkeRick BuschKaren CaetanoCambridge ToyotaCanada Customs andRevenue AgencyRomilda CannatelliEileen CarmichaelNorman CasarinCATI (Canadian Automotive &Trucking Institute)Cris CausleyCH2M Hill CanadaSharon ChristieCIBCCIBCCIBCJulie CizMike ClarkMarsha ClarkeSharon ClarkeShelley CollinsLisa CollinsCOM DEV International Ltd.Pamela ComensConestoga CollegeConestoga College- Student Clinic ServicesTara ConnorsRandy CormierElaine CouchCharlotte CoxLesley CoxSusan CoxColleen CoxCrawford & Company of Canada- Auto DivisionCrawford AdjustersTroy CrerarVincze CsapoJanusz CzujChris DahleLeslie DajkoDALSA Inc.Danayr Driving RangeMaurice DanisDare Foods LimitedCharles DawsonMaria DelMedicoDesire2LearnMatthew DevriesCarol DietrichCorinne DixonPeg DoddsJohn DoneRichard DorschtDr. Marvin Gretzinger, B.Sc., D.D.S.Harry DrewsDriftwood Public SchoolAlden DrostCheryl DuguidEconomical InsuranceErin EldridgePauline ElliotEMD Crop BioScience Canada Inc.Ernst & Young LLPMelodie FarinaChris FergusonNicole FerrisJohn FiorettiRick FisherTierna FisherSherri FlegelDorothy-Jeanne FoltzLori FonsecaDennis ForsythNancy ForsytheVirginia FosterRandy FowlieJeff FredeVicky FrenchChantal FrostLiz FryerJoe GaliziaGeoff GartshoreMary GaschoGiffen Lee LLPHeidi GlasgowGo TravelAnn GondoschGreat West LifeCharles GrebAmy GreerShawn GregorioLu GregoryRuby Gregory-GagneTodd GriersonMeilissa GrimshawBrenda HageyAngie HahnShelley HardayalKeith HarrisonAlysse HastieCathy HaynesRees HeidiJanice HemmingPat HendersonMarilyn HenryKim HenryHenry Walser Funeral Home Ltd.Carol HicksJulie HinksMarlene HodginsKaren HofbauerGlenn HoltzhauerElaine HubbardRandy HubbardJennifer HubbardJohn HullHuron Heights S.S.Independent Planning GroupIndustrial & Financial SystemsCanada Inc.Kevin InnesLinda JanssenEva JewellMary JohnsonRita KattenhornStephen KaukGina KellerPat KellyBill KielAnn KingCam KitchenKitchener Public LibraryDiane KloepferSharon Korats14

Adopt a Family Donors continued. . .Elise Kraft van ErmelKelly KreutzweiserArek KulczynskiVal LaidlawJohn LaineLanark PlaceAmy LanfranconiAgnes LaurentGaye LeBlancKim LeBrunAimee LeveckJulia LiangPenny LinderBrian LipskieLisa LishmanRaegan LittleLiveHive Systems LimitedNancy LochnerMike LockhartDonna LogelSteve LottTed LovedayDavid LovellLund and AssociatesMonica LynnKaren MacDonaldHolly MacDonaldMacGregor Senior Public SchoolJeff MacIntryeAmanda MacNamaraJill MagazineElisabeth MageeDonna MahoodJill MalleckMellissa MalleckBecky MantynenManulife FinancialMaplesoftRob MauriceBetty McBainJill McBainBeryl McGuinnessJennifer McHallamNorman McIntyreKaren MclaughlinDon McLeodLindalee McMullinHeather McTavishFrank MengEva MillerAnne MillerRod MillerJulia MillsKeri MillsTom MissereDebbie MitchellTonio MladineoAndrew MoffatAssunta MongilloMary MongilloJulie MontgomeryWayne MooreSue MorellAndrea MorningstarLeanne MorrisonJoy MorshedMoventasMTE ConsultantsMunicipal Property Assessment CorporationDebra MurphyRobin NearJennifer NeillTamas NemethNew Apostolic ChurchPatrick Ng Ping ChingMassimo NigroRose NobleJean Ann NormanLois NorrisNorthern Lights Vocational ServicesNova SteelMelinda NowakOld NavyMartha OlsenOntario Disablity Support ServicesOntario Teachers Insurance PlanDenise OsbeltOur Lady of FatimaOur Lady of Lourdes SchoolHeidi PalmerPavaco PlasticsJane PeaireEna PenningsDave PeresSue PerryRuth PetersPetker & AssociatesSharon PicardTess PitreLindsay PivaTim PlettRuth PlouffeKathy PointonWilliam PollJoy PuimFrieda PurvisShirley QuehlWilliam RadtkeBrian RainvillePeter RasberryHollie RauRed Hat Society Cherries JubileeBrenda ReidShawn ReillyDona ReinhartSteve RenonRon RepkeReuter Benefits Inc.Christina ReynaertIsabelle RicherLes RobertsonJeanne RobinsonPeter RobsonAjith RodigoLumina RodriguesRogers CommunicationsGarnett RooneyRootsSteve RossDoreen RossFiona RothSteven RoutenburgBrian RubyRussel A. Farrow LimitedPaula RyanLarry SamayTracey SauleslejaMellisa ScarrValerie SchmidtJennifer SchmidtDave SchnarrPatrick SchnarrJudy SchulteissChris SchumacherBarbara SchumacherChris SchumacherWendy SchusterScotia Private Client GroupIan SeamanVicky SelmayerDale ShannonFrank SharpeSimon-Wood LimitedBrenda SkovranTamara SmithBrad SmithPaul SnowdonSobey's Food MarketSouthern Cruisers Riding Club #270Janet SpeightBecky SpittalSt. Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian ChurchHeather SteinsonAdam StockieCatherine StrausMartin StrbanMarissa StrbanStride Rite Canada LimitedMark StuebingSun Life Assurance Company of CanadaSunshine Montessori SchoolKathy SuttonAmanda TaylorLina TersigniThe EmbassyThe GapBarb ThomasMarilyn ThomasAlan TompkinsToyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.Tina Quy TranTransfreight IncorporatedTri-Cities Church of ChristTrimaster ManufacturingUniversity of Waterloo LibraryUniversity of Waterloo Payables SpecialistFinance DepartmenMaria UntchLori VallieJorge ValoisMichelle van der VeenPeter Van DrielTracey VanderkolffMark VanDykeDale VanLooyenAdrian VanOptalChris VenterNishantha VilanthamamuwaLyn VincentJohn VoinHeidi WaechterBob WagnerTerry WangMarina WardAlice WardLaurie WashkwrakWaterloo Regional Police ServicesWaterloo Research and Technology ParkChristine WatkinsMelanie WatkinsMaureen WeaverDenise WeberBridgette WebsterGillian WellsJohn WernerLiz WidemanMark WildiAndrew WilkinTamara WilliamsJennifer WilliamsonMatt WilsonAllan WongWoodland Christian High SchoolJanet WraightXDG LimitedChristine YangNola YoungJill ZapittelliGabriella ZazzarinoNadia ZazzarinoDawn Zuber$100-$499 continued. . .Steve RenonRon RepkeChristina ReynaertGinny ReynoldsRichardson Fire SystemsIsabelle RicherPatrick RieglingRiverbank InteriorsRobert & BrownLes RobertsonJeanne RobinsonLumina RodriguesChrissy RodriguezRONAGarnett RooneyRootsDoreen RossSteve RossLori RothFiona & Mike RothPeter & Robyn RoutlyRoyal Bank of CanadaBonnie RudniskyBeverly RuthCathie RuttSusan SadowskyLarry & Kathy SamaySangsters HealthTracey SauleslejaMellisa ScarrSCDAnne SchlorffMike SchmidtJennifer SchmidtSharon SchnarrDave SchnarrLisa SchneiderBarbara SchumacherLori SchusterWendy SchusterScotia Private Client GroupScotiabankTrevor ScottAlison ScottIan SeamanSears Home CentralG. Douglas SeegmillerBrenda SeegmillerTom SeigfriedVicky & Bob SelmayerSherry SetchellDale ShannonFrank SharpeLori & Andrew ShattoLarry SimpsonBrenda SkovranSandy SmithValerie Smith-SellersGail SmythJeff SmythLinda SniderSobey's Food Market152007 - 2008 Foundation Report

$100-$499 continued. . .Sobey's Food MarketSouthern Cruisers Riding Club #270Janet SpaetzelJanet SpeightBecky SpittalSimon SpragueSSCH Corp.St. Jacobs Day CareSt. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea MarketSt. James Anglican Church WomenSt. Michael's SchoolSt. Patrick Catholic SchoolSt. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchSt. Pauls Lutheran ChurchSt. Peter's Lutheran ChurchHeather SteinsonBrigitte StoerRob StoeserBob StrassburgerCatherine StrausMartin StrbanMarissa StrbanRichard StrypeSugarlips Candy Co.Carol SullivanSunlifeKathy SuttonJoan SweeneySystems Fluid PowerT.M.M.C. Southside DoorlineTait, McDonaldBryan TaylorIngrid TaylorChristine TaylorAmanda TaylorTD BankTD Bank Financial GroupTD Canada TrustTD Canada Trust (Private Client Group)The GapThe Optimist Club of New Hamburg Inc. - Friend of YouthThe Pepsi Bottling GroupThe Social Bridge GroupBarb ThomasTim ThompsonTimex Canada Inc. - Donations CommitteeTom Robert Henry ServicesTina Quy TranTrans-Logic Executive Search GroupTri-Cities Church of ChristBrenda TrotterEdward TschirhartTerry TurtonTwin City Graphics Inc.UA Local 527Union Energy Limited PartnershipUnited Way of Cambridge and North DumfriesUnited Way of Greater TorontoUnited Way of Lower MainlandUniversity of Waterloo LibraryUniversity of Waterloo Payables Specialist Finance DepartmentMaria UntchValue VillageMichelle Van der VeenMyra & Peter Van KatwijkLinda VanDer HeydenTracey VanderkolffMary VanderschaafMark VanDykeDale VanLooyenChris VenterLinda VierggeJohn VillemaireLyn VincentJohn & Karen VoinDave WadeWag QA ServicesPeter WalshGeorge WalshAlice WardRoxanne & Michael WarfordLaurie WashkwrakS. WassenaarWaterloo Girls Minor Hockey AssociationWaterloo NissanWaterloo Research and Technology ParkMelanie WatkinsChristine WatkinsLeanne WayDenise WeberJames WeberBridgette WebsterPatti WeisnerGillian WellsWessex Precision Machining Ltd.Weston's BakeryWheels InnLiz WidemanMichelle WigglesworthMark WildiAndrew WilkinTamara WilliamsJennifer WilliamsonWinners/HomesenseWoodbine EntertainmentMark WottonJanet WraightYork Nursery Ltd.Mary YounieJill ZapittelliCarl ZehrZellersZevest Development CorporationNancy ZiertenGail ZingerRick ZivkovichIn MemoryA memorial gift is a special tribute to a family member or friend.These gifts provide better futures forvulnerable children and youth from the Waterloo Region.This year memorial gifts were made in memory of:16In Memory of Shirley Anne SauveIn Memory of Madelyn BrysonIn Memory of Patricia ChambersIn Memory of Coleen Hurlburt-Clayton

“With your helpwe will continueto make great leaps forwardin child welfare.One step at a time . . .”Brenda Hagey2007/2008President,FCS FoundationFCS Foundation Office300 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2L 2C9Phone: 519-576-0540 Fax: 519-584-0700www.fcsfoundation.caOur Registered Charity Number is 8885346817RR0001www.fcsfoundation.ca