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Annual Report 2011/20122


The F.O.R.C.E. Society for KidS’ Mental HealtH

The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health

Statements from F.O.R.C.E. PiR YiR’s

Impact

“Staying focused on purpose of the role…supporting a child by supporting the family”

Thank you for your interest in, and attention to, the overwhelmingly large number of British Columbia children, youth and families who wish to be connected to people, prosperity and the privileges which are inherent in their own value as human beings, and as contributing citizens.

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“When a family is a mirror image of mine, then it creates a whole different kind of conversation”


“Seeing a family feel empowered because you helped them see their value”

“I often hear ”finally I have someone who understands how I feel…I have someone who I can talk to who totally knows what I am going through”

“What I learned about my own resiliency and my ability to go on to help other families”

3 The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health

Report from the Chair & Executive Director

Ross Robinson Chair, Board of Directors

Keli AndersonExecutive Director

The last year of The F.O.R.C.E. can be summed up by one word. WOW. The year has seen tremendous growth, learning curves, enhanced leadership and the addition of new people who support and empower others all across British Columbia.

Since the beginning of the F.O.R.C.E. in 2000,

family’s lives have been impacted because of the

incredible value that people with lived experience

can offer to others who are travelling the same,

or similar, road. We could not do this work without

the ongoing support and commitment of our

funders and donors. For this, we are grateful.

We could also not do this work without the

selflessness of young people and parents who

are willing to rise above their own challenges and

empower others. They are to be commended.

The F.O.R.C.E. is surviving along with other non-

profit organizations and in some ways we are

flourishing due to the recognition and support

for children’s mental health that has long been

the ‘orphan’ in health care. There is so much

opportunity in reaching families earlier and

the F.O.R.C.E. has had this vision and goal since

its inception.

The last year has seen an increase in non-government

donations to the F.O.R.C.E. and for that we are

immensely grateful. Funder and Donor recognition

of the mental health of children and youth in our

Province is an acknowledgement that is invaluable

to families.

Thank you for your interest in, and attention to, the

overwhelmingly large number of British Columbia

children, youth and families who wish to be

connected to people, prosperity and the privileges

which are inherent in their own value as human

beings, and as contributing citizens.


MandateThe F.O.R.C.E. mandate is to support

and empower families and work

collaboratively with professionals and

systems in understanding and meeting

the mental health needs of families.

MissionTo promote and influence change in

intervention and equality of care in

children’s mental health.

VisionAll families receive the appropriate care,

support and resources needed for their

children’s mental health.

Things you may appreciate about us:

…we are passionate about families and the

children and youth who can flourish if they and

their families are provided what they need.

…we are intent on building meaningful

relationships with those working with children

and youth to strengthen the experience and

lives of families.

…we do not have the answer for all problems,

but we have the commitment to hear, validate

and offer assistance to families so that they can

support the mental wellness of their children

and youth.

…we are authentic in our need and desire

to improve child, youth and family mental

health in BC.

Mandate, Mission & Vision


Our Pillars

Education & Navigation

The F.O.R.C.E...

• promotes child and youth mental health

• provides families with information and

skills on how to manage their child’s

worries and anxiety

• shares information on what services or

supports are available for families in child

& youth mental health

• provides information to professionals on

topics related to child and youth mental

health from a parent’s perspective

• partners with others in creating information

and resources that promote awareness

and collaboration in child and youth

mental health

• provides information to families that will

enable them to know, and seek out, who

does what and where to look for services

and resources

• shares our own experiences and

knowledge with others to exchange

strengths and knowledge

• promotes prevention, early identification,

and appropriate interventions

Support & Advocacy

The F.O.R.C.E...

• models and encourages respect

between families and professionals

• assists families in learning how to

identify and advocate for what is in

the best interests of their child

• works to support and assist families

within boundaries that allows the F.O.R.C.E.

to support and assist other families

• provides opportunities for families to

meet other families who’ve been there

• provides emotional support

• assists families in learning how to

advocate effectively for their children

or youth

• attends meetings, when possible,

to assist in taking notes and represent

another pair of ears for clarification

of information for parents

• attempts to bridge the needs of families

with the constraints of the systems serving

children, youth and families

• assists in promoting mentorship

and empowerment for parents

The F.O.R.C.E. DOES NOT...

• judge families or professionals

• take on the role of Case Management or

take over locating services and resources

for families; instead we will guide &

assist families

• promote or provide information on

practices that are not medically or

clinically substantiated

• take sides against either professionals

or families; instead we will encourage

cooperation & conciliation

• partake in actions which go against

best medical or clinical advice

• replace a parent/caregiver in advocating

for a child

The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health

Our People

In this new decade of the F.O.R.C.E., we are looking to reach more families, and earlier in their journey. The adult system recognizes the importance of Patient Navigators and children and young people with mental health challenges often need the assistance of adults so the F.O.R.C.E. has created 2 new roles; Parent in Residence (PiR) and Youth in Residence (YiR). The logo for the initiative was created by one of our own F.O.R.C.E. parents, Monica Kriese.

Since June 2011, we have hired 15 new people to join the existing F.O.R.C.E. team of 10. Our team of young people and parents/caregivers, with lived experience in child and youth mental health, assist young people and families across the Province.

The PiR acts as a navigator and support for families of children and youth and the people and the YiR acts as a navigator and support for young people and both roles work with systems to enhance services and find solutions where challenges may exist. The roles also promote the sharing of mental health information to families and youth to promote prevention and early intervention of mental health challenges.


Offerings of Role

Offerings of role: • Provide direct access to a parent or youth

who will assist their peers through support,

mentorship and finding resources;

• Build relationships to help bring youth,

families and professionals/systems together;

• Promote, and take part in opportunities to

have practice influenced by input from those

with lived experience.

The Parent in Residence (PiR) role has been

established in four of five regions of BC: Vancouver

Coastal, Fraser, Vancouver Island and Interior.

The Youth in Residence (YiR) currently exists only

at BC Children’s Hospital.

Abbotsford

Boston Bar

Burnaby

Campbell River

Chilliwack

Comox

Coquitlam

Courtenay

Delta

Hope

Kelowna

Kent

Langley

Maple Ridge

Mission

New Westminister

Pitt Meadows

Port Coquitlam

Port Moody

Sidney

Sooke

Squamish

Sunshine Coast

Surrey

Vancouver

Victoria

White Rock

F.O.R.C.E. PiR & YiR’s at the Kelty Centre at

BC Children’s Hospital provide information

and support to callers from across BC.

Communities covered by Regional PiR’s:


The F.O.R.C.E. founded National Child & Youth

Mental Health Day in 2007 with Parents for

Children’s Mental Health in Ontario. Since 2010,

the F.O.R.C.E. has partnered with the National

Institute of Families for Child & Youth Mental

Health (IF) to build awareness and participation

across Canada for National Child & Youth Mental

Health Day, May 7.

May 7, 2011 brought together 7 communities from

across Canada (in real time) to discuss Family

Smart™, a Core Initiative of the IF initiative. Family

Smart™ is a trademark that will identify and

endorse practices, research, policies, programs

and services, which relate to child and youth

mental health and are meaningful and make

a difference to families.

A report was produced that identified 7 Family

Smart™ Criteria Domains and will inform future

work on the initiative.

Report available at: www.instituteoffamilies.ca

Youth at May 7th event

Drawing from Discussion at May 7th 2011 Cross-Country Event

Special Events

May 2011 National Child & Youth Mental Health Day


Special Events

As part of the ongoing philanthropic strategy

for the RBC Canadian Open, RBC Foundation

selected the F.O.R.C.E. as one of the local

community charities to benefit from Canada’s

National Open Championship which took place

on July 18-24, 2011 at Shaughnessy Golf and

Country Club in Vancouver.

In addition to the generous donation from the

RBC Foundation, the F.O.R.C.E. was able to raise

an extra $20,000 over 4 days at the Open from

the ‘Green on the Green’ campaign developed

for the event.

The funds donated from this event will support further

development and reach of the PiR YiR Initiative.

F.O.R.C.E. parents and volunteers

“It is just amazing to see child and youth mental health ‘on the Green’, it’s about time”Canadian Open attendee comment

July 2011 Canada’s National Open Championship

Why Green?

In the 1800s, the colour green was used to brand people who were labeled “insane”.

The children’s mental health community decided to continue using the colour green, but with a completely different focus.

Green signifies new life, new growth and new beginnings.

We are promoting green ribbons to raise public awareness and support the mental health of all children, youth and their families.

Thank you for supporting Child & Youth Mental Health

www.forcesociety.com

“Green on the

Green”

Annual Report 2011/201210 Annual Report 2011/201210

Breakdown of RevenueFor the year ended March 31, 2012

55%

30%12%

3%

55% Health Authorities

30% Ministry of Children & Family Development

12% Corporate Donations

3% Other

Statement of Earnings

Expenses $

Programs Service Delivery Fees 535,965

Business taxes, licenses and memberships 595

HST 17,316

Donations 1,375

Honorariums 1,675

Insurance 4,400

Professional Fees – bookkeeping & accounting 57,632

May 7th CYMH Day Marketing & Web Development (FORCE & Institute of Families)

93,930

Interest & Bank Charges 243

Speakers, food, venue rental, child care 24,178

Office expenses and supplies 14,607

Rental (in the know & other workshops) 6,407

Training & Development 36,539

Telephone 1,524

Travel & Accommodation 36,530

Mileage 20,583

Workers Compensation 788

Petty Cash Advance (1,150)

Bad Debts 15

Total Expenses 853,152

Revenue $

Funding from Contracts 569,165

Other Funding 154,571

Donations 46,903

Funding Receivable 115,680

Conference Registrations (rebates) (353)

Dividend Income 484

HST Rebate 36,140

Total Revenue 922,590


The F.O.R.C.E. Society for KidS’ Mental HealtH

PO Box 91697 West Vancouver, BC V7V 3P3

604 878 3400

[email protected] www.forcesociety.com

Ministry of Childrenand Family Development

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