MOOSE JAW - SOUTH CENTRAL
REGIONAL INTERSECTORAL
COMMITTEE

ABOUT US

Vision
Mission
Objectives/Action Goals
Priorities and Workplan
Structure
Terms of Reference
Membership
Historical Development
Minutes
Newsletter
Upcoming Events

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VISION

Together we are better… at improving the well-being of all children, youth, families and communities in the Moose Jaw South Central Region. Through shared processes and resources we can better support and facilitate the combined work of our departments, agencies and communities in providing a seamless service system to families.

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MISSION

The Moose Jaw-South Central RIC seeks to create and sustain an urban/rural community in which citizens live safely, productively and harmoniously with their basic needs met and with opportunities for personal, social, cultural, physical, spiritual and economic development accessible to all.

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OBJECTIVES/ACTION GOALS

Awareness and clarification of human service strengths and challenges

• Share and exchange information between members and their organizations, the community and other stakeholders;
• Undertake regular needs assessments;
• Provide guidance and support to the community to identify and address human service needs.

Focused response to identified human service needs

• Implement the “Action Planning Process”, assist to compile action planning reports and implement strategies;
• Commit to more immediate and sustained resource allocation toward high impact action plans;
• Assess results including statistical measurements of change (qualitative and quantitative)

Stakeholder engagement informing decisions of integrated human service delivery

• Host community forums around human service strengths and challenges;
• Engage the community in needs identification, and development of action strategies;
• Assist with capacity assessments to address gaps and integration needs;
• Respond to community requests for action; and,
• Work with the community to evaluate and celebrate success.

Others:

• Working to develop regional and community-based planning systems for human services
• Establishing data collection/information sharing strategies for each RIC, including the development of community profiles in some regions
• Encouraging the formation of interagency groups or action teams to address issues and develop alternate service delivery systems for programs that support vulnerable children, youth and families
• Supporting existing community interagency groups with planning, advice on alternate service delivery approaches, project funding, and communication support
• Ongoing work in coordination local review of a variety of project-based funds such as the Prevention and Support Grant (PSG), Community Initiatives Fund (CIF), Federal Population Health, National Crime Prevention Funding and others
• Supporting the implementation of an integrated case management approach for complex needs cases.

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PRIORITIES AND WORKPLAN

1. Supporting Families
2. Safe Communities
3. Early Childhood
4. Inclusive Communities
5. Healthy Communities
6. Build Community Capacity

Priorities	Actions	Lead	Likely Impact	Indicators	Report on Impact
1. Supporting Families
Family Support - work toward an integrated support structure in the Region	-develop a framework for action -develop protocol for complex needs families -plan for FSW -develop grant application -meet with CEO’s to gain support	Executive Coordinator Child Action Community	-more coordinated effort -greater support for struggling families -some streamlined and coordinated approach -high needs families will have the support they need	- framework developed -complex needs protocol done and used -FSW plan complete -successful grant -support from CEOs
Case Management Wrap Around - reinvigorate	-review regional approach -develop regional process/structure -provide “training” -support current programs (ICMP,etc)	-Christine -Executive Committee	-more consistent use of case management -more families engaged in wrap around family support -transitions will be more streamlined	-structure approved by Exec -interagency training complete -ongoing plan
Food Security -develop/consolidate strategy	-support development of the Regional Food Charter -support planning to accomplish principles of Charter -support development of action plan	-Food Security Network -Population Health Committee -Christine	-goals of Charter will be met	-Charter developed and approved by agencies CBOs, NGOs -action plan developed and in first stage of implementation complete
Family Place - implement	-approve Family Place location and support implementation	-Kids First Early Childhood Coalition -Executive	-families have access to one stop shop -fewer barriers to support -families have access to indoor play space -families have more consistent, streamlined, coordinated service	-family centre is operational -long term funding is in place -year end reports are positive -agencies are supportive of centre and are engaged

 

2. Safe Communities
Drug Strategy - implement the Drug Strategy framework	-assist/support steering committee and subgroups to develop TOR, develop plans and implement strategies -assist with projects (eg: FASD Day, “Strengthening Families”) -partner with Primary Health Care team	Drug Strategy Steering Committee -subgroups (Harm, Healing, Prevention, Justice) -Drug Strategy Coordinator -Mental Health/Addictions -Christine	-partner agencies working together on plans and strategies -reduced substance abuse in the community -improved services -greater tolerance -reduced harm	-TOR, workplans developed -plans carried out -event are carried out and are successful as outlined -attendance of partner agencies at mtgs and events -media coverage is ongoing -more services available
Anti-Violence - develop strategy	-hold forum to develop plans -develop plans, strategy -fulfill commitment to STOPS -hold conference -implement plans -secure funding -hire coordinator -activate/work with school councils -engage youth (youth roundtable)	Red Cross Later Years Subgroup Bullying Subgroup, Partners Against Violence Subgroup Christine	-greater understanding in the community of violence issues -greater willingness to confront issues of violence - less tolerance of violence	-strategy developed -plans beginning to be implemented -several schools/SCC beginning to work on the initiative

 

3. Early Childhood
KidsFirst - support	Review on a regular basis -support ongoing development -support improved communication with all RIC partners	Mental Health Early Childhood Coalition/Advisory RIC Exec	-continued effectiveness	-Kids First program reviewed twice
UEY - support	-support implementation of the project -support plans	Prairie South School Division RIC Exec Early Childhood Coalition Christine	-awareness of all agencies -Understanding of community assets (year 1)	-first stage is complete -asset map is developed -plans are completed
Coordination of Services	- issues discussion, problem identification	Agencies Early Childhood Coalition RIC		-issues will be identified -problem solving teams will be in place - new solutions will be generated and acted upon

 

4. Inclusive Communities
Cognitive Disability Strategy - consolidate process/procedures	-develop procedures/process -support implementation and maintenance -conduct regular management and intake procedures -expand awareness and use -conduct review (2x)	Community Resources Holy Trinity Christine CDS Committee	-improved access to support -more sectors will use the strategy when needed -more unmet needs will be met -processes will be streamlined and clear	-processes will be developed (handbooks) -referrals will be received from several agencies -number of successful applicants will increase -follow up reports will be positive regarding process and affect
Autism - support development	-develop a support network in the Region -apply for provincial/regional funding -support development of summer programming for children with autism - support development of ongoing education	Christine Cog Dis Committee CogDis Consultants	-families will have support they need -children will have access to more programming	-formal support group will be established -summer programming will be implemented -plans for educational sessions will be in place
Complex Needs - refine integrated process	-review existing protocol -develop protocol for complex needs families	RIC Executive Ad Hoc Committee Christine		-protocol will be in place and approved by agencies -process will be piloted and will be successful

 

5. Healthy Communities
Population Health	-support the work of the Population Health Committee(s)	-Population Health Committee -Five Hills Health -subgroups(Early Childhood, Falls, Food Security)	-see Population Health goals and indicators
Primary Health	-coordinate work between RIC and Primary Health Care Team(s) - work with PHC team in Central Butte, Avonlea, and Assinaboia to support community health goals	Christine PHC Executive	-see Primary Health goals and indicators
Rural Community Development	-conduct rural roundtable -work with Primary Health Care in Assiniboia, Avonlea, Central Butte -work with communities as requested	Christine Primary Health Outreach Professionals	-community engaged in planning -stronger communities	-input and engagement of rural communities
Voluntary Sector	-support voluntary sector through training sessions (Fundraising, Governance) -recognition?	-Christine	-strengthened and supported voluntary sector	-training session will be completed

 

6. Build Community Capacity
Literacy -implementation	- support implementation of plans as developed on grant application	Literacy Subgroup Joyleen Orescanin/ Prairie South Chamber of Commerce		-more literacy programming available
Mobilize Youth	-apply for federal funding to mobilize youth -establish a RIC Youth Roundtable -conduct developmental assets training -develop training of trainers DA -assist in developing an action plan for implementation	Christine Pop Health Coordinator	-engaged youth	-successful grant application -action plan
Engage Adults- Rural Aboriginal	-work with Primary Health Care Team to build community capacity (Avonlea, Assinaboia, Central Butte) -conduct a rural roundtable -conduct an Aboriginal roundtable, assist in developing plans, assist in implementing	Christine PHC Exec/Committee	-communities have a process for community action	-successful plans and events
Activate Sectors	-work with subgroups to assist with best practices of committee structure and functioning
Invigorate Programs	-develop documents to assist committees/chairs -work with committees on planning -review current programs	Christine Exec Committee		-all committees TOR -booklet of committees -booklet of practices and procedures

 

7. Related Activities
Advocacy	-develop connections with mayor, city council, rural civic leaders		-influence civic decisions -city council will see RIC as a resource on social issues - funding to maintain programs -greater city involvement in social development initiatives -issue identification	-city council presentation -member of council on RIC/other committees -mtg MLAs
Policy	-assist in developing regional food charter -assist in developing Substance Abuse Vision -assist in issues identification, discussion, protocol development as appropriate	Food Security Network Harm Reduction working group Coordinator		-Regional Food Charter adopted across sectors -Harm reduction endorsed across sectors -issues identified and process developed
Communication	-newsletter -media releases -website -reports -year end survey -document-agencies, summary of services -renewal of membership -CEO Meeting	Coordinator Sub-Committees Coordinator Coordinator, programs, sub committees Coordinator Coordinator Committee Executive	-informed -informed public -informed membership -informed membership -informed Executive -informed membership -renewed collaboration -support	-5 newsletters published -media releases as appropriate -survey completed
Accountability	-reports to RIC -survey -report on impact	Christine	-overall work of RIC is positive and collaborative	-survey -cross sector protocols, policy, understandings -common vision identified

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STRUCTURE

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Statement of Purpose

The Moose Jaw-South Central RIC seeks to create and sustain an urban/rural community in which citizens live safely, productively and harmoniously with their basic needs met and with opportunities for personal, social, cultural, physical, spiritual and economic development accessible to all.

Mandate

The mandate of the Moose Jaw-South Central Regional Intersectoral Committee is to work together to develop and promote human services and programs in Moose Jaw and area in a coordinated, responsive and effective manner, to facilitate grant administration information exchange and shared leadership on shared priorities.

Purposes

The Moose Jaw –South Central RIC will:
a) Work in partnership to develop, enhance and coordinate an integrated delivery of human services and programs in the Moose Jaw South Central Region.
b) Facilitate and support community –based initiatives which respond to the needs of children, youth, families and communities.
c) Adhere to the objectives and principles of the Human Services Integration Forum.

Functions

The Moose Jaw-South Central RIC will:
• Promote collaboration, integration and partnerships among government, non-government and community agencies.
• Develop/maintain a seamless service model that will facilitate cooperation
• Facilitate and support community and interagency development
• Support a regional/local needs assessment process and develop action plans that address priorities
• Develop and promote a communication network
• Manage and coordinate grant information and the application process

Operating Principles

• Communication: -The M.J.-S.C. RIC will maintain communication processes and structures which ensure that member agencies and their partners are adequately informed of each others work, and can easily form and maintain cooperative efforts when required.
• Mutual Support -The M.J.-S.C. RIC will ensure that joint initiatives undertaken by its members and their partners are publicized, facilitated and supported by the larger committee.
• Consultation - The M.J.-S.C. RIC membership will ensure that initiatives and activities which they lead or participate in will include an initial and ongoing commitment to consultation with people and agencies involved or affected.
• Sharing - The M.J.-S.C. RIC membership will ensure that initiatives and activities which they lead or participate in are based on thorough and well designed assessment of need, and will support each other’s efforts to collect, maintain and share program/community data
• Membership Commitment - M.J.-S.C. RIC membership implies and necessitates commitment from every department and agency

Reporting

Members will be responsible to reporting to their agency/organization.

Meetings

Meetings will be held quarterly or as needed.

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MEMBERSHIP

• Multicultural Council
• Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing
• SIAST Palliser Campus
• Ministry of Social Services
• MJ Child Action Community
• Five Hills Health Region
• Holy Trinity Catholic School Division
• City of MJ Parks & Recreation
• City Police Services
• Prairie South School Division
• Moose Jaw Housing
• South Central Tourism, Recreation, Culture
• Assiniboia Child & Youth Interagency
• Interagency Program
• YMCA
• Service Canada
• Ecole Ducharme
• RCMP MJ Detachment
• Rural Representation
• CBO representation
• City of Moose Jaw Council
• Chamber of Commerce
• CanSask

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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

Formation

The Moose Jaw South Central RIC was created by provincial human service departments in 1995 as one of nine Regional Interdepartmental Committees across Saskatchewan. The nine regions are based on Community Resources regional service boundaries.

The Committees first consisted of regional managers from the main human services departments including, at that time, Social Services, Education, Health, Justice, and Municipal Affairs. Each Committee administered and made recommendations on the allocation of grants provided from provincial departments, identified as “Prevention and Support Grants”. Later in 1996 there were additional grant funds provided to the Committee from what is know as the Associated Entities Fund (AEF). AEF funds are drawn from a portion of Casino profits. These combined grants were to be used as part of implementing the “child action plan” which was announced in 1995. The general objective of the child action plan was to improve the lives of vulnerable children youth and families through improved and better coordinated services. Grant funding for each region was based on the population of children and youth 0-19.

Administration and Support

Starting in 1998 all regions were provided with resources to hire a coordinator to assist with administration of grants, support project development and other integration strategies involving community development and community based human service organizations. Each RIC received an allocation to cover salary, support costs, travel and regionally sponsored events.

The Five Hills Health Region provides space and support services for the coordinator. The RIC coordinator reports to and is supervised by the co-chairs of the Committee.

Committee Membership

Between 1998 and 2006 all the RICS, including Moose Jaw-South central gradually expanded their membership base and their mandates. They changed their names from “interdepartmental” to “intersectoral” and included such agencies as police services (city and RCMP), municipal officials, health regions, aboriginal organizations, school divisions, recreation districts and local child action committees.

Current and proposed membership in the Moose Jaw RIC has been up to 18 members. This is more than double the size of the original committee in 1996.

Links to Community

At the community level much of the intersectoral activity is initiated and developed through local child action committees and interagency project committees. These meet five or six times per year to share information, identify gaps and service, and develop partnerships and projects. The RIC coordinator works closely with these groups.

The RIC Committee itself meets about five times yearly. Some of these meetings are focused on review and recommendations for grant funding, (in February, March, June and November). In addition, RIC members each year plan one or more regional forums for member agencies and their staff. The forums are open to community agencies. Their purpose is to create awareness or generate planning around major themes such as early childhood development, support strategies for high risk youth, community development or planning of new initiatives.

The Executive Committee meets more regularly if needed.

Provincially

At the provincial level the activity between departments is coordinated through the Human Services Integration Forum (HSIF). This is an interdepartmental committee made up of associate deputy ministers from all human services departments and secretariats. It is the provincial equivalent of the RIC. Hey meet monthly and periodically update RIC Committee Members and other interagency players on provincial programs and strategies.

The nine RIC coordinators from around the province also meet regularly, 8-10 times per year. Attending these meetings as well is a provincial executive director from the Human Services Integration Forum. Provincial officials provide program briefings to the RIC coordinators on major provincial initiatives in the human services. This information is shared back with the local RIC committees.

Current Priorities

Over the past year some of the priorities for the RIC have been:

• Development of the Cognitive Disability Strategy
• Development of a regional drug strategy
• Support for the KidsFirst program
• Support for a Neighborhood Development Organization (Connecting as Neighbors) in Moose Jaw to promote local economic development and improvement in low-income neighborhoods
• Better co-ordination of support strategies for youth ‘at risk’ both in Moose Jaw and the rural portions of the region
• Promotion of integrated case management and ‘wraparound’ processes as a more effective way for agencies to support and work with high needs families
• Administration and promotion of the provincial Student Employment Experience (SEE) Program for students.

Current Activities

The RICs may perform activities such as:

• Working to develop regional and community-based planning systems for human services
• Establishing data collection/information sharing strategies for each RIC, including the development of community profiles in some regions
• Encouraging the formation of interagency groups or action teams to address issues and develop alternate service delivery systems for programs that support vulnerable children, youth and families
• Supporting existing community interagency groups with planning, advice on alternate service delivery approaches, project funding, and communication support
• Ongoing work in coordination local review of a variety of project-based funds such as the Prevention and Support Grant (PSG), Community Initiatives Fund (CIF), Federal Population Health, National Crime Prevention Funding and others
• Supporting the implementation of an integrated case management approach for complex needs cases.

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MINUTES

 

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NEWSLETTER

May 2009 Newsletter

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Information coming soon...

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