Alberta Home Visitation Network Association January 2007 Human Resources Crisis.
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Alberta Home Visitation Network Association
January 2007
Human Resources Crisis
Home Visitation Makes a Difference
• 73 AHVNA member agencies provide services to Alberta children and families
• In 2005-06,– we helped 3,989 families
– we made 36,535 home visits
Help Wanted Now!
We have:
• a human resources crisis
• increased demand for services
• home visitation programs that are in jeopardy
Human Resources Crisis
• Difficult to recruit and retain staff
• High annual staff turnover (up to 40% in some agencies)
• 80% of managers to exit in five years
• Lack of qualified candidates applying
• Poor or no response to position ads
Factors Affecting Non-profit Sector
• Rising cost of living • Rising operational costs• More demand for services • Staff unable to make ends meet• No or minimal increase in salaries
since 2000• Staff leaving for better paying jobs
Funding Issues for Visitation Programs
• $6.5* million invested annually in home visitation services
• No increase in funding since 2000
• 25% lower salaries and benefits for non-profits vs others in sector
Looking Ahead
We need to:
• Obtain realistic and equitable funding
• Seek support from corporate sectors
• Have input into long-term government policy strategies on funding
What We Need Now
• Increase in salaries and benefits to bring equity to the sector
• Adequate funding for cost of living
• Funding to meet increased demand
With Equitable Funding, We Can Accomplish Much
• Build early healthy attachments between parent and child
• Holistically nurture and support whole families• Use family strengths • Connect families with community resources • Complement work of other agencies
Contact Information
Alberta Home Visitation Network Association (AHVNA)
9321 Jasper Avenue,
Edmonton, AB T5H 3T7
Phone: (780) 429-4787
Web: www.ahvna.org