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Macaulay Child Development CentreAnnual Report 2014

Helping children succeed today and for the future.

In 2014, we reached 7,014 children and youth, including 2,519 children with special needs

Macaulay Child Development Centre Annual Report 2014

In 2014, several new initiatives were introduced that strengthened our delivery of comprehensive supports.

Selected as one of 5 geographic service providers for Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services, Macaulay will offer a full continuum of early identification, treatment and parent education services in Toronto’s Northwest region.

Our child care programs continued to grow and stabilize in light of Full Day Kindergarten. But more than that, our expansion enabled us to introduce new quality assurance measures as well as specialized curriculum to promote children’s mental health.

Macaulay parents have told us how hard it is to access services for their children with special needs. Following a pilot program, Macaulay obtained a Trillium grant to develop and deliver parent advocacy training programs. Over the next

3 years, parents will help parents as they learn more effective ways of championing the needs of their children.

Overall, more than 7,000 children and youth, their families and caregivers were served in 2014. 35% of these children had a significant special need or were considered at risk due to environmental factors such as poverty and neighbourhood violence. These numbers speak to our unique mission and to our success at reaching out to families who are often under-served or experiencing barriers that impact their children’s development and well-being.

Thank you for your interest in our work. We hope you will share our pride as you read through this annual report and hear about our achievements in 2014.

Message from the President & Executive Director

As a multi-service agency, we are very aware of the diverse supports that families may need to ensure every child’s optimal development and well-being.

Our Thanks2014 was a year of significant and strategic growth. We are very grateful to our staff whose energetic and creative work enabled Macaulay to flourish; their positive impact on so many children and families is the foundation of all of our achievements. We also acknowledge the tremendous dedication of our Board of Directors; their insight and leadership was a key factor in our successful year.

Our thanks go out to our government and private sector partners for their generous support and confidence in our work. We extend our deepest appreciation to our community partners who collaborated with us for the benefit of children and families.

Audrey Amo Sharon FilgerPresident Executive Director

2014 wasanother verystrong yearfor Macaulay

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When I think about Macaulay and the work that they do, I think of moving forward, partnering with families, and making positive changes for children.

— Dr. Deborah Goodman, MSW, PhD Director, Child Welfare Institute, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, Macaulay Lead Evaluator

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7,014children & youth

15,263volunteer &

student hours

21languages

spoken

1,193workshopsprovided

2,519children with special needs

165employees

113agencies

served

1,333professionals

served

11,101parents & caregivers

served

237volunteers& students

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By the numbers:What we did

By the numbers:Who we are

To assist us in planning and delivering the right programs for our families, we conducted a demographic survey. 49% of families responded.

single parent households

completed college or university

children had a special need

34%

adults born outside of

Canada, from 102 Countries

68%

families do not speak English

at home

29%

family income of less than $15,000/year

23%

57% 35%

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By the numbers:How we did

To ensure our work is effective, we asked adult clients to complete a satisfaction and outcome survey. 56% of families using our services in June responded.

100% overall satisfaction with Macaulay services

99% agree that “Macaulay is helping my child succeed”

84% reported increased parenting knowledge, skills and confidence

93% reported that their children had increased language and literacy skills

93% reported that their children had improved social skills

The purposeful attention to quality care and learning that is at the heart of Macaulay’s services brings out the best in my kids: imagination, curiosity and confidence.”— Jackie Kennedy, Jane Street Parent and Macaulay Board Member

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2014 Program Highlights

• Macaulay child care centres grew again in 2014 with new school- age and FDK before and after school programs.

• Focus on Mental Health: Macaulay centres introduced Reaching In Reaching Out, a well–researched approach to fostering children’s resiliency and their capacity to “bounce back”.

• Inclusion of children with special needs is a core feature of all Macaulay child care programs. In 2014, 33% of the children were at risk or had a special need.

• Macaulay centres offered parent workshops and special information sessions to strengthen families and increase parent engagement.

• Our home child care program and child care centres introduced new ways to program plan that build on each child’s developmental needs and interests.

2014 Partnership Highlights

We thank the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada volunteers for assisting at our annual Summer Olympics and the team of Deloitte corporate volunteers who provided enriched literacy experiences for children.

Early Learning and Child Care Centres serve children from 6 months to 12 years at 6 locations. Our centres foster resiliency, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning.

Licensed Home Child Care provides care in family settings to over 400 children every day, from infancy to 12 years. Caregivers are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure they meet all government standards.


15% of children are unsupervised after school; these children are vulnerable to gangs, bullying and neighbourhood violence. Macaulay homework clubs are a direct response to this risk. They provide a free, safe and fun setting for children.


• 56 youth participated in leadership development activities and volunteered as mentors in our after school program.

• 233 children attended our after school program at 4 locations; parents reported high satisfaction with their children’s progress in social skills, homework completion and attitude towards school.


School partnerships are essential to the effectiveness of our after school homework clubs. We thank the following schools: Brookhaven, H.J. Alexander, Portage, Keelesdale, Holy Child, Humberwood Downs.

With the generous support of the Children’s Book Bank, Macaulay distributed more than 12,000 books to children in 2014.

Homework Clubsin high-need communities provide a safe and secure environment to learn and increase social competence. School-age children also benefit from physical activities and nutrition education.

School Readinessis an evidence-based program that prepares preschool children for a successful transition to school. Language, social and self-help skills are emphasized. Parents are empowered to act as role models in transitioning their child to the Canadian school system.

Youth Developmentoffers at-risk youth the opportunity to develop confidence, learn new skills and create positive social networks.

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Parent education staff establish a strong, supportive relationship with their families at a time when the parents are really struggling. They see families through to success after success. It is inspiring to see our families work so hard and achieve their goals.”— Lois Nuk, Program Supervisor

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Specialized parenting groups

In 2014, specialized programs were delivered to meet the distinct needs of various groups including:

• Caregiving grandmothers• Parents of children with special

needs• Children on waiting lists for

speech and language therapy• Non-English speaking parents• Pregnant and parenting teens• Non-custodial fathers


Our Early Years Centres served more than 8,000 young children, parents and caregivers, with the support of our direct service partners: Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre, North York Community House, Yorktown Child and Family Centre and Unison Community Health Centre.

Thanks to a grant from an anonymous foundation, we delivered special fathering groups in partnership with Ujima House, a storefront community organization serving African-Canadian fathers.

First Arts was developed by Macaulay to promote children’s development through play-based art activities. Its unique exploration of art and design elements fosters children’s imagination along with social, cognitive and fine motor skills. In 2014, a facilitator’s guide for the First Arts curriculum was disseminated to 30 staff from 20 community organizations.

The second edition of the Including Children with Special Needs Guide was produced in collaboration with Community Living Toronto, the Special Needs Sub-Committee of the Toronto Network of Ontario Early Years Centres and Dr. Kathryn Underwood (Ryerson University).

Macaulay offers a range of services that strengthen families and enhance parenting skills, knowledge and confidence. They are:

• Early Years Centres (OEYC) and Family Resource Programs

• Parent education workshops and in-home support

• Early literacy workshops

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From our first conversations with Macaulay it was clear that this wouldn’t just be a place where he was tolerated, but embraced.”— Parent of child with special needs

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SpecialNeedsServices

Preschool Speech & Language Services provide a range of interventions for preschool children, including screening & assessment, group & individual therapy, and parent education.

Early Years Centres schedule times when families with children with special needs can meet, play and learn together.


• 671 consultation visits were provided to 21 licensed child care centres and 6 home child care agencies.

• 1,243 early identification screenings were completed. If a potential special need was identified, follow-up consisted of direct interventions, referrals to specialized services and parent support. Community screening days, held in collaboration with Toronto Public Health, Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services, and Unison Community Health Centre, reached 298 children.


Macaulay is proud to have been selected by Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services to be the service provider in the Northwest zone. Effective January 2015, a full team of therapists and support personnel will deliver a full range of speech and language services. Parent engagement and improved access will be key features.

With the support of the Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation, Macaulay provided an integrated summer program for 52 children with significant special needs. Children developed new skills and enjoyed participating in integrated community programs.

Special needs parent-child programming was delivered at 8 locations in collaboration with LAMP, 519 Church St, and East York East Toronto OEYC.

Consultation Services (Every Child Belongs)assist early childhood programs to identify and address special needs. Services include early identification screening, parent workshops, problem solving, professional development, information & referral, and specially designed resource materials.

Early Identification Strategies are used to minimize the long-term impact of special needs on the child and family. Screening tools are used to identify problems or delays in a child’s physical, social, cognitive or language development.


As Early Literacy Specialists, we see the value and benefits of collaborating with other community agencies. We all share the responsibility for children’s learning and well-being. Through a collaborative effort, we build the foundation to make lasting impacts for children’s early learning.”— Maria Velasquez, Early Literacy Specialist

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Jane St. HubAs an anchoring partner, Macaulay supports this collaboration that enables families to access multiple services at one community location.

Parent AdvocacyWith a grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation, Macaulay is developing a comprehensive curriculum that builds parent capacity to advocate on behalf of their children. PALS (Parent Advocacy Leaders) will work with staff to deliver training sessions and provide mutual support.

Program Without WallsMacaulay coordinates the delivery of prevention services by 6 agencies. Programs are targeted to young children and families at risk.

West Toronto 0-6 NetworkMacaulay plays a lead role in this network of over 30 agencies serving families of children 0-6. Its purpose is to identify and address service gaps, to promote collaboration and resource-sharing and to provide a forum to discuss issues relevant to this diverse, high need community.

Macaulay supports the development of strong neighbourhoods and local leadership. We also actively build collaborations to improve service accessibility and effectiveness. Here are some examples:

Collaborationand CommunityEngagement


2014 2013RevenuesFee for services 8,383,196 7,859,026Grants 3,529,849 3,349,380United Way of Toronto 481,768 493,276Investment income 155,129 175,457Other 85,215 189,107

Total revenues 12,635,157 12,066,246

Operating expenses Staff salaries and benefits 7,377,544 6,952,616Home child care providers 3,264,669 3,153,008Program expenses 899,585 825,191 Building occupancy and maintenance 482,800 456,383 Office administration 256,863 234,960Staff development and transportation 74,497 66,738 Other 87,749 82,314

Total operating expenses 12,443,707 11,771,210

Excess of revenue over expenses from operations

191,450 295,036

Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

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Audited financial statements available upon request.

Vision

All children achieve their greatest potential within caring, responsive families and communities.

Mission

Macaulay Child Development Centre fosters the optimal development of children, in partnership with their family and community.


2014 OperatingExpenses by Program

2014 OperatingRevenue by Source

City of Toronto Child Care Fees 54%

Home Child Care 34%

Government Grants 25%

Child Care Centres 34%

Parent Fees Child Care 12%

Family / Community Programs 25%

Foundations, investment income 5%and other agencies

Central Administration 7%

United Way of Toronto 4%

Board of Directors (Membership in 2014)Audrey Amo, PresidentJane Long, Vice President/ SecretaryAsger Khambati, TreasurerAndrea Walker, Past President

Carol AppathuraiMichael BatesKathy CunninghamKathy HallReema IbrahimMaximiliano IglesiasJackie KennedySheila LegonAndy MacaulayTina MaltiKathryn UnderwoodKarla WentzelVivian YapSharon Filger (Ex-Officio)Zeinab Yousif (Special Liaison)

Patron’s CouncilMs. Zanana AkandeMr. Gordon CressyMr. Ken DrydenMs. Joan GreenDr. Eric JackmanMs. Fiona NelsonDr. Debra PeplarMs. Arlene Perly RaeDr. Bette M. StephensonMr. Matthew Teitelbaum


Children in our community programs learn about healthy life choices while enjoying nutritious snacks.

FundersCity of Toronto Children’s ServicesCity of Toronto Public HealthOntario Ministry of Children and Youth ServicesOntario Ministry of EducationOntario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and SportPublic Health Agency of CanadaRegion of PeelUnited Way Toronto

CorporationsAird & Berlis LLP, Barristers & SolicitorsChipotle Mexican GrillCIBCGeorge W. McGillis Insurance Agencies, Ltd.Graphic AssociatesKazik Contracting Renovation Ltd.KPMGMiller Thomson LLPReal Food for Real Kids Inc.The Protectors Group

Service Clubs & AssociationsWeston Lions ClubYork Lions ClubCUPE Local 2316

FoundationsAnonymous FoundationCatherine & Maxwell Meighen FoundationCHUM Charitable FoundationCIBC Children’s FoundationDeloitte & Touche Foundation CanadaF. K. Morrow FoundationHenry White Kinnear FoundationJackman FoundationOntario Trillium FoundationThe McLean FoundationTD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

In-Kind DonorsMiss Emma L. Davies & Miss Elizabeth S. CummingsErnst & Young LLPJane Street Child Care Centre ParentsSheila & Roger LegonLeo Baeck Day SchoolMicroSkillsOur Expressions Trethewey Club


THANK YOU TO OUR DONORSDonorsCharles AbayomiLisa AlladinaFelix AmatoAudrey AmoRosemary AndersonCarol AppathuraiMary Ann ArcherRuth ArmstrongLesia BabiakVicki BalesMichael BatesLaurel & Gordon BauldryScott BeaudoinKristina BlockPaul BordonaroEric BotosanJeanette BrowneKaren CalliganAnnemarie CarereElizabeth CarvethAllan & Bayla Frances CheskesNicholas CheungGordon Chong & Jennifer SmithLynne ClarkWarner ClarkePeter D. CookPatricia CorcoranJordan & Lisa CovensKathy CunninghamBill CunninghamRonald DeanReinhard Dotzlaw

Miriam DoyleEdwin & Janet DurbinJuliet EkyeahSherri ErnstPeter FarncombeCindy FerreiraSharon FilgerWinnifred FisherKen & Holly FroeseRuth GayleShana GelbartPaul GibbonsHeather GignacSusan GowansJordanne GrossmanFred & Barbara HackerDeborah HallKatherine HallJoan HarrisonLynn HavardPeter HayesMaureen HazelBailee HoffmanClarence HolinsheadWinnie HsuReema IbrahimMaximiliano IglesiasHeather KaineKatherine KavassalisJackie KennedyKim KofmanWendell LeCarolyn LeachSheila Legon

Jennifer LevyRay LobbanJane LongSteve LurieAndrew MacaulayRobert & Carol MacaulayJohn MakiAndrea MakowieckaTina MaltiLuc MarionJeanne MarshValerie McDonaldDavid McKillopSilvia MontefioreMonica Nelson & William MansfieldFiona NelsonDonald Nickalls & Maureen NewtonAndre NowakowskiLois NukHeather O’KeefeSusanne PalmerSusan PaultonTerry PeachFred PittSheila PorterDon & Marion RobbinsCharles RobertsonJames & Doreen RobertsonJo-Anne RobertsonDavid & Lisa RogersSusie Rosen

Jennifer SalsbergLionel & Carol SchipperBurke & Mary SeitzJames & Martha ShorttNancy SiewPaul SimonettaMoira SinclairKim SmileyMarilyn StewartWilliam SullivanHugh & Claire SutherlandAlmos TassonyiErica TeklitsLinda TremblayKathryn UnderwoodMark VarmaDeborah VigodaAndrea Walker & Lawrence CrawfordKrystina WalkoMarianne WaltersBram WaltersJudy WangKenneth WatkinsKarla WentzelNorma WickensWilliam & Kathleen DavisAndy WilliamsKathryn Joyce WoodsVivian YapPaul Ziraldo

Community PartnersAccess AllianceAdventure PlaceThe Art Gallery of OntarioArt Starts Neighbourhood Cultural CentreThe Barbers of EglintonBuilding Brighter FuturesCanadian Mothercraft SocietyChild Development InstituteChildren’s Book BankCommunity Living TorontoCOSTI Education CentreDad CentralDiscount BarbersElegant Style Barber SalonEtobicoke Brighter Future CoalitionFairlawn Neighbourhood CentreFLIPGeorge Hull Centre for Children & FamiliesThe Hincks-Dellcrest CentreHolland BloorviewHome Child Care Association of OntarioHome Child Care Association of TorontoHumberwood CentreHumewood House

Jane/Finch Community & Family CentreJC Barbers and Hair SalonMontage Support ServicesMTAH Inc. BarbersNorth York Community HouseParenting and Family Literacy CentrePride TorontoPure VibesQuality Early Learning NetworkSomali Immigrant Aid OrganizationSpeech and Stuttering InstituteSt. Bernadette’s Family Resource CentreToronto Catholic District School BoardToronto Community HousingToronto District School BoardToronto Parks, Forestry & RecreationToronto Police Services, 12th and 13th DivisionToronto Preschool Speech & Language ServicesToronto Public Health Toronto Public LibraryUjima HouseUnison Health and Community Services

Urban ArtsWindfallYork Eglinton BIAYorktown Child and Family Centre Young and Potential Fathers

Colleges & UniversitiesFrontier CollegeGeorge Brown CollegeHumber CollegeRyerson UniversitySeneca College

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS


The Macaulay Child Development Centre2010 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 400Toronto, ON M6E 2K3T 416.789.7441www.macaulaycentre.org

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