Campus Project Beaconsfield Town Hall Meeting

March 11, 2013

BATSHAW YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTRES

HELPING YOUTH EMBRACE THE FUTURE!

Manny Batshaw

It is not incumbent upon you to complete the work,

but neither are you at liberty to desist from it.

(Avot 2:21)

OUR INSPIRATION

Batshaw is a Youth Centre The proposed project in Beaconsfield is an open facility Reserved for youths from the English speaking and Jewish

communities Designed to respond to the needs of youths and their

families under the Youth Protection Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Interventions are family-focused and in partnership with the community

This is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Standard construction

With economic advantages for Beaconsfield The Elm Street property has had a youth vocation since 1953 Phase 1 (2 units) may begin as early as August 2013

FACT SHEET

Batshaw is one of sixteen youth centres in the province The majority of children and youths served come from

the western part of the island of Montreal We receive children and youths under the following

laws:

The Youth Protection Act (YPA) The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) The Civil Code of Quebec (Adoption) The Act respecting Health Services and Social Services (S-4.2)

ABOUT BATSHAW CENTRES

Our mission is to provide psychosocial, rehabilitation and social insertion services to children, youths and their families

Our service philosophy is: ◦ child-centered ◦ family-focused ◦ client-driven ◦ in respect of diversity ◦ in partnership with the community

Security of youths and the community is a priority!

OUR MISSION AND VALUES

Most families receive services at home

Out-of-home placements are determined by the needs of the child: ◦ Foster care ◦ Group homes ◦ Residential rehabilitation services

in open and closed settings Adoption and retrouvailles

OUR SERVICES

Funded by the Ministry of Health and Social Services

±$75M budget ±1100 employees Batshaw is: ◦ Accredited by the Conseil québecois d’agrément ◦ Member of l’Association des centres jeunesse du

Québec ◦ Member of the Child Welfare League of Canada

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Neglect 485 – 32% Psychological Abuse 416 – 27% Physical Abuse 325 – 21% Sexual Abuse 164 – 11% Behavior Problems 138 – 9% Abandonment 10 - 1% Total: 1538 – 100%

Nature of problems reported and retained under the YPA

STATISTICS 2011-2012

4866 youths and their families served according to the different laws

1%

76,5 %

11,9 %

10,6 %

YPA - 3722

YCJA - 578

S-4.2 - 515

Civil Code (Adoption) - 51

STATISTICS 2011-2012

Ouest –de–l’Île 19% Dorval-LaSalle-Lachine

21%

Bordeaux-Cartierville- St-Laurent

6%

Cavendish

13%

Sud-Ouest-Verdun

14%

De la Montagne

13%

86% OF CLIENTS COME FROM 6 CSSS TERRITORIES

91,20%

5,80%3,10%

90,40%

6,60%3,10%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

2010-2011 260 youths

2011-2012 229 youths

Percentage of youths placed in open units under different laws

YPA

YCJA

S-4.2

COMPARATIVE STATISTICS

2010-2011 2011-2012 Number of days

84.90

87.92

Average stay in open settings

COMPARATIVE STATISTICS

The vast majority of youths living in our residential units are in need of protection and specialized services

Many have a history of neglect or abuse and most have family problems

Their behaviors are the result of trauma, are pain-based and require care and accompaniment for the children and youths to grow into accountable and healthy adults able to contribute to their communities

WHO ARE THE CHILDREN AND YOUTHS IN OUR RESIDENTIAL UNITS?

Youths with family problems (ex. neglect, abuse, abandonment, etc.)

Youths whose parents are in difficulty (addictions, mental health problems, difficulty in structuring their adolescents, etc.)

Youths presenting self-injurious behaviors Youths with accountability issues

PROFILE OF YOUTHS

Our interventions are trauma-informed Our clinical programming permits youths to learn,

experiment and develop skills. A few examples:

◦ School and educational activities ◦ Literacy programs ◦ Skill building (personal and employment readiness) ◦ Arts and music programming ◦ Sports programming ◦ Aggression replacement training ◦ Like yourself, love others (LYLO) ◦ Tablée des chefs (cooking program) ◦ The green house project ◦ Etc.

REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

SCHOOL AND LEARNING

CREATIVE ARTS

SPORTS PROGRAMMING

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

UNE ROUTE SANS FIN

School Boards and community schools Centres de santé et de services sociaux (CSSS) SPVM Municipalities Health Services (general practitioners, mental health

services, hospitals, etc.) Centres de la petite enfance Addictions network Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Table de concertation de l’Ouest de l’île YMCA Community organizations

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY

85% of clients leaving our services do not come back (15% recurrence rate)

We receive positive feedback about our youths: ◦ From schools ◦ Around the volunteer work they do (ex. in church, fund-

raising activities, community events, food drives, youths who have become role models, etc.)

◦ Youths participating in empowerment projects ◦ From people who enjoy working with our youths (staff,

volunteers, teachers…) We are proud of our involvement in and with the

community!

PROUD OF THE WORK WE DO!

Our programs are presently dispersed over four territories (Prévost, Dorval, Laval and east end of Montreal) :

◦ The buildings on our Prévost Campus are over 100 years old and no longer meet the needs of our youths

◦ Children are far from their families, with whom we work hard to reunite

◦ Research has shown that youths have more positive outcomes and lower school drop-out rates when they are part of their community (job opportunities, local schools, recreational activities, etc.)

WHY WE NEED A CAMPUS PROJECT IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE ISLAND?

In 2001, the Ministry authorized a $30M budget to relocate 13 units on one site

In 2008, after an unsuccessful search for a single correctly zoned site, the Agence de Montréal authorized a project modification for 2 sites: ◦ 9 open units in Beaconsfield (108 beds) ◦ 4 closed units in Dorval (48 beds) ◦ Both sites belong to Batshaw and are correctly zoned

HISTORY OF THE CAMPUS PROJECT

In 2008, Batshaw deposits its request for a permit for its installation in Dorval and building is projected for 2013-2014

In December 2012, Batshaw deposits its request for a building permit for its property in Beaconsfield

HISTORY OF THE CAMPUS PROJECT (cont’d)

This means low energy and water consumption and ecologically friendly practices

Design that blends in the community Keeping the wooded area and green space Promoting sustainable development Security and functionality Minimising the impact on the neighbourhood Enhancing living conditions for our youths

THE BATSHAW PROJECT IN BEACONSFIELD The project is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design (LEED) Silver Standard construction

The completed footprint of the building will occupy 17% of the total property

Only the administrative offices are visible from Elm street

The building is recessed from the street and has green spaces surrounding it

Noise levels are maintained at a minimum because of the construction design

The primary access to the premises is from Elm Street

Considerations taken in the building concept

THE BATSHAW PROJECT IN BEACONSFIELD

THE BATSHAW PROJECT IN BEACONSFIELD

The project of 50 million dollars will be completed in phases

Phase I which calls for the construction of 2 units could begin as early as mid-August 2013

The cost is estimated at 5 million dollars for this phase

TIMELINE OF THE PROJECT

Creates employment opportunities for child care workers, night supervisors, recreational and leisure studies personnel, administrative staff, maintenance and kitchen staff, etc.

Brings business and generates economic investments

Strengthens access to English language services in the community

Facilitates partnerships

ECONOMIC FALLOUT FOR BEACONSFIELD

CARING FOR CHILDREN IS A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY!

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