OUR YEAR IN REVIEW 2014 – 2015
Hope, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence
THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS
Aisling Discoveries Child and
Family Centre works in partnership
with families and communities to
strengthen the emotional and social
well-being of children and promote
their healthy development. We give
children and their families the skills
and knowledge to cope and thrive.
We help children from prenatal to
twelve years of age who have social,
emotional or behavioural problems or
who are at risk of developing them.
We help children and youth up to the
age of 18 who have autism spectrum
disorder.
We are located in east Toronto and
services are predominately provided
in the communities of East York and
Scarborough.
Families come to us seeking hope. We take pride in providing excellence--services that truly improve the lives of families and children. That means working in partnership with others to anticipate what’s needed, giving our staff the tools they need so they can innovate and making sure we are accountable to our community, clients, funders and donors. Here are the highlights of 2014-2015, a year of Hope, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence.
June 2014
We were thrilled to be selected to deliver Preschool Speech and Language Services in the East Service Area by Toronto Public Health. It has been a busy year expanding the team, arranging new sites to ease access for
clients and ensuring that preschool children receive optimal speech and language services in their local communities. We are working with partner agencies to create a consistent, high quality service across the City of Toronto.
September 2014
The Centre was the proud recipient of a donation of over $25,000 from the Business Development Bank of Canada’s (BDC’s) Charity Golf Classic held on September 15, 2014 at Lionhead Golf and Country Club. BDC was a Platinum Sponsor while also coordinating the successful event through its tournament planning committee. Funds were used to support our parenting programs offered in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Our Centre’s own Tournament of Dreams was held on the same day at the beautiful Scarboro Golf and Country Club. The successful event raised much needed funds to enhance our residential treatment program. We
thank our many golfers, sponsors and donors who supported our 7th annual tournament.
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October 2014
Our Middlefield site was purpose-built to provide a healthy and safe environment for our autism clients in 2008. At the time the
building was completed, we achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification for using environmentally friendly products and methods wherever possible in our construction and operations. This year we were delighted to receive recognition from the Canadian Green Building Council, Greater Toronto Chapter. Aisling Discoveries was awarded an Innovation in LEED Award in the category of Commercial Interiors at a gala held on October 16, 2014 at the Acadian Court.
November 2014
The Centre upgraded its web site to enable new features! These upgrades mean A level standards for accessibility, better compatibility with
smart phone screens, a homepage carousel of programs and events with links to more information; and key policies uploaded for increased transparency to our clients, donors and the public.
February 2015
Service to clients involved with child welfare has been a priority for Aisling Discoveries. Our Beyond the Basics parenting group was developed in partnership with our local child welfare agencies specifically for their clients.
It has been funded by Agincourt Community Services Association for parents of children under 6 years of age. This year we expanded the program to parents of children up to age 12. We took the same concepts of positive parenting and customized them to address issues facing families with latency aged children – all within the context of child welfare involvement.
March 2015
Through the generosity of individual and corporate donors and government support, we have been able to advance our use of technology in working with kids and families. All therapy rooms were equipped with new
TVs and DVDs with direct links to a new media server and many children are using IPADs for therapeutic, academic and recreational use.
Ongoing Throughout the Year
Our Board of Directors and staff prepared for and participated in its first accreditation review through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Everyone did a fabulous job
of demonstrating excellence in service, governance and administration. We are awaiting our final approval and will report back on our results next year. For an update click here.
Tracy Hsu Betty KashimaPresident Executive Director
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THE YEAR IN NUMBERS
1,504children were served in our mental health
programs
764families received home
visiting services to support healthy child
development
708women received prenatal nutrition
services to ensure a healthy birth
6,360individuals attended
our workshops, community groups and
forums
208employees
58networks and community
committees were attended by staff
34students were mentored
and coached on field placements and provided
8,279hours of service to children
and families
773preschool children
received speech and language services
565children and youth were served in our
autism services
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CLIENT OUTCOME SURVEY RESULTS FOR FAMILY COUNSELLING
Overall, I was satisfied with the services my family
received –
91%The therapist was sensitive
to my family’s cultural background–
100%
I would recommend the agency to a friend –
92%I am less stressed
as a parent –
78%My family gets along better–
90%My relationship with my child has improved –
95%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
This chart reflects the major presenting problems of the children in our mental health programs during 2014/2015.
The majority of families (57%) reported that their children were having behavioural problems, including
aggressiveness and defiance. A large portion of children (49%) were also reported to have emotional problems,
including anxiety and separation/loss issues. Also 1 in every 6 children experience some form of trauma, including
witnessing domestic violence.
Presenting Problems Reported - Mental Health Programs
Biological/
Developmental
16%
Behavioural
57%
Trauma
16%Psychiatric
15%Social
13%
Emotional
49%
Complexc
16%
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Operating Special Purpose Total Total Fund Fund 2015 2014Revenues Government grants Ministry of Children and Youth Services $ 9,731,550 $ - $ 9,731,550 $ 9,702,197 City of Toronto 2,041,295 - 2,041,295 $ 1,718,222 Public Health Agency of Canada 894,680 - 849,680 949,680 United Way 297,057 - 297,057 294,844 Project grants and contracts 1,250,674 - 1,250,647 1,397,772 Donations and fund-raising - 134,107 134,107 142,385
Other income 102,922 - 102,922 101,028 Investment income - 92,052 92,052 70,375 14,318,178 226,159 14,544,337 14,376,503Expenses Salaries and wages 10,128,950 - 10,128,950 9,949,399 Employee benefits 1,952,558 - 1,952,558 1,984,689 Transportation and communication 232,817 5,712 238,529 201,417 Services 1,620,274 49,010 1,669,284 1,705,139 Supplies and equipment 404,320 22,442 426,762 442,384 14,338,919 77,164 14,416,083 14,283,028 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 207,360 17,453 224,813 215,631 Amortization of deferred capital contributions (157,878) (17,453) (175,331) (172,432) Amortization of lease inducements (50,834) - (50,834) (50,834) 14,337,567 77,164 14,414,371 14,275,393
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over $ (19,389) $ 148,995 $ 129,606 $ 101,110 expenses for the year
Complete audited financial statements are available upon request from the office of the Executive Director
AISLING DISCOVERIES CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSESYEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015
AISLING DISCOVERIES CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE - 10 Year Revenue Trend
$16,000,000
Revenue
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$02005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Increases in revenue since 2005
have enabled our Centre to provide
new autism, mental health and
speech and language services to
children and families.
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A GREAT BIG THANKS TO YOU!
We appreciate the support of individuals, businesses and organizations whose generosity has helped us make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Donations and sponsorships received from April 1 2014 to March 31 2015 are listed below. We apologize for any errors and omissions.
Donorsup to $199
Craig & Janette Armour
Zamin Baqar
Anne Richards & Robert Bentley
Yvonne Bohr
Nicole Burke
Ken & Patricia Clee
Stephen Corbett
Lina Cornacchia
Helen Correia
Kathleen Davignon
Don Deathe
Digitcom Canada Inc.
Valerie Dunham
Ebay Inc.
Ruth Ehrlich
Lynne Freeland
Carol Gray
Steve Halloran
Kronos Painting Co.
Mark Krupnik
John LaPorta
Tyrone Medley
Gwen Merrill
Fabio Michelucci
Helen Milligan
Gordon Mount
N.Y.A.D. Community Inc.
Judy & Jim Patterson
Rosemary Purwins
Craig Shields
Skilled Trades Agency
Spacca Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Rodeen & Steven Stein
$200 to $499
Meyer Balter
Michael Bowman
Dianne Bradley
George Denier
James DiGiacomo
Donville Kent Asset Management
Peter Doyle
Norm Fraser
William Hazlewood
Tracy Hsu
Indira Krunic
Rita Bode & Brian O’Byrne
Port Royal P.S.
Debbie Schatia
Noel Choi-Man Sou
Deborah Wolfe
$500 to $999
Anonymous
Julie Breen
Robert Cooper
Diane Evans
Mandelbaum Spergel Gluckman Group
OPSEU Local 567
The Tillie Jacobs Fund
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
$1,000 to $9,999
Can Am Ingredients
CIBC Children’s Foundation
Comfortech Mechanical
CP24 Chum Charitable Foundation
Els for Autsim Canada
Emery Investments
Betty Kashima
Margaret Wood Estate
Scott & Amanda Sinclair
United Way Toronto Designated Donors
$10,000 or more
Business Development Bank of Canada
SponsorsBMO
Chaitons LLP
Charton Hobbs
Clarke Henning Management Services Ltd.
Corporate Solutions Inc.
CTV Toronto
Dale’s Pharmacy
Dentons
Green Reason
Kirsh Design
Lexus of Richmond Hill
McCarney Greenwood
Moore-McLean Corporate Insurance Ltd.
Osler, Hoskin & Associates
PACE Consulting
PWM Professional Corporation
Qualified Financial Services Inc.
Keith Rasmus
Richardson GMP
Sutton Compliance Communications
Sygnet System Inc.
TaylorMade
The Mills Team - Royal LePage
Westwood International Advisors
Yangaroo Inc.
In Kind1857 Miller Tavern
AllCargos Tent & Event Rentals
Bardi’s Steak House
Johnny Bower
Lorne Burns
William Chan
Charton Hobbs
Custom Door & Lock Service
John Donaldson
Dentons
DGN Marketing Services Ltd.
John Ekonomakos
Ernie Els
Barbara Gilmour
Gia’s Gems
Ian Martin Ltd.
Imperial Oil Limited
Kaneff Golf Group
Kraft Canada
Nicolina Lee
Lexus
Lexus of Richmond Hill
Mariposa Cruises
Metro Golf Dome
Office Central
Postmedia Integrated Advertising - Staff
Keith Rasmus
RBC Insurance
Bruce Rivers
Jordan Ross
Royal Specialty Sales
Scarborough Town Centre Holdings Inc.
Scholastic Canada Ltd.
Bill Semrau
Robert Simon
Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.
Diana Spacca
Television Bureau of Canada - Staff
TEVA Canada
The Fox
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
Transamerica Life Canada
WestJet Airlines
Robert & Valerie Witterick
We’d like to say a special word of thanks to our volunteers who give the priceless gift of time. Their energy and enthusiasm are invaluable to our work.
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Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre325 Milner Avenue, Suite 110Scarborough, ON Canada M1B 5N1Tel: 416.321.5464 Fax: 416.321.1510
www.aislingdiscoveries.ca [email protected]
Helping parents raise happy, healthy children.
Accredited by Children’s Mental Health Ontario
Funding Partners 2014-2015
We are grateful for the support that we receive from our funding partners.
Ministry of Children and Youth ServicesCity of TorontoPublic Health Agency of CanadaUnited Way TorontoHuman Resources and Skills Development CanadaAgincourt Community Services AssociationAisling Discoveries Child and Family FoundationEast Scarborough Boys and Girls ClubMalvern Family Resource CentreOntario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental HealthRouge Valley Health SystemSurrey Place CentreWest Scarborough Neighbourhood Community CentreYWCA of TorontoCorporate and Individual DonorsCorporate Sponsors
Board of Directors 2014-2015
Tracy Hsu – PresidentScott Sinclair – Vice PresidentZamin Baqar – TreasurerJordan Ross – SecretaryStephen CorbettRob DilworthGeorge GanasBill HazlewoodKai LyTyrone Medley (on leave)Antoinette MoultonKathy MurphyGregory RossDebbie SchatiaBob Simon
Foundation Board of DirectorsScott Sinclair – PresidentGregory Ross – Vice PresidentZamin Baqar – Secretary/TreasurerPaul Batho Deborah Wolfe
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