CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY NATIONAL YOUTH MODEL

PRESENTATION OUTLINE The Youth Project Youth Model Development The Youth Model Current Initiatives 2004 Youth Project Objectives The Way Ahead Funding Requirements CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

THE YOUTH PROJECT The goal of the youth program is to enhance existing programs, service and youth provision strategies by responding directly to the needs and interests of youth from a CF family. The goal of the youth program is to enhance existing programs, service and youth provision strategies by responding directly to the needs and interests of youth from a CF family. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

THE YOUTH PROJECT History National Youth Summit August 1999 Production of the “On the Move” Youth of Military Families video March 2002 Development of the National Youth Model Nov 2001 to August 2002 Creation of a youth-specific web site Feasibility study began August 2003 Web site development to begin May 04 Youth Volunteer Millennium Awards June 2001 SCONDVA Recommendation #66 October 1998 Proposed Programs 2004 national youth awards youth web site leadership training / certification program Youth Internet Access Equipment January to December 2002 CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

To develop a Youth Programs and Services Model that will enhance existing planning, development and delivery strategies by engaging youth in addressing their “unique” challenges. To develop a Youth Programs and Services Model that will enhance existing planning, development and delivery strategies by engaging youth in addressing their “unique” challenges. THE YOUTH MODEL Purpose Considerations Identifying the realities of youth from a CF family; Youth Summit recommendations; Canadian youth research findings; and Existing MFSP and PSP youth programs and services. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

Canadian youth: 3/5 youth are not active enough for optimal growth; Youth engage in sedentary activities more than physical activities; Barriers to participation include transportation, a lack of time, energy, interest, motivation, and money; and The most significant sources of enjoyment for youth are friends and music. RESEARCH FINDINGS CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model The CF family: The military lifestyle creates an uncertain family dynamic; and There is inconsistency in the type and quality of programs and services nationally. RESEARCH FINDINGS

Youth from a CF family: Youth from CF families deal with the same stresses as all other youth, save: Frequent relocation can make it difficult for youth to integrate within their peer-set; Parental deployment leaves the youth feeling unsupported, lonely, and worrisome for the safety of their parent; and Parental separation creates family conflict resulting in increased incidences of youth delinquency and depression. RESEARCH FINDINGS CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

It is difficult to access youth due to changing accommodation strategies; and Where military families live impacts the scope of youth program development and delivery. RESEARCH FINDINGS CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

THE NATIONAL YOUTH MODEL The Model is a framework on which collaborative planning will ensure youth from CF families will have unrestricted access to quality, responsive and meaningful programs and services wherever they are, whatever their needs. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

Core Qualities Builds on the strengths of current operations by respecting existing roles and responsibilities; Presents a continuum of programs and services that support a plan of seamless delivery; Addresses the realities of adolescence and the unique challenges faced by youth from a military family; and Supports a continued consultation and engagement process that educates, advocates, nurtures, broadens and fosters healthy incomes for youth from a military family. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

Core Programs and Services Healthy Choices Healthy Choices Health awareness programs; and Social and physical inclusion. Supporting Youth Supporting Youth Counselling, intervention, education and assistance programs. Connecting Youth Connecting YouthWeb-site; Resource materials; and Youth centres / committees. Leadership Development Leadership DevelopmentTraining; Employment assistance; and Engagement programs. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

The Pillars Youth are active partners in all the decision- making processes; Core programs and services provide a national framework that support a locally customized delivery model; Stakeholders work together in a collaborative and integrated manner; Coordinated and progressive activities address the unique needs of youth; and CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model The Pillars The positive experiences of youth, within a supportive environment, drive youth programs and services.

CURRENT INITIATIVES “Connecting Youth” In August 2003 the CFPSA began the process of developing the “Connecting Youth” component of the CF National Youth Model, as a result of financial support received through NDOL: August March 2004 : The Feasibility Study assessed connectivity needs and the viability of a web site for youth from a CF family; April - December 2004 : Will see the development of the content and technical requirements for a CF youth web site; and January 2005 : Projected implementation of the CF youth web site. Subject to NDOL funding approval CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

2004 PROJECT OBJECTIVES Development of the Core Components of the CF National Youth Model Develop and implement the “Healthy Choices”, “Leadership Development”, “Supporting Youth” and the remainder of the “Connecting Youth” strategies through: The establishment of local youth advisory committees; The conduct of program inventory to identify national and local successes and deficiencies; and The development of resources, such as, needs assessment tools, participant and staff manuals, etc. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

THE WAY AHEAD Funding Requirements To support the development and implementation of the National Youth Model the CFPSA anticipates the following funding requirements: Enhancement Funding: $ annually To provide MFRC / PSP entities at 42 locations financial support to pursue the development / enhancement of programs, services and resources for youth. Youth Model Administration: $ annually To support the ongoing development of Youth Model components or to support local and national initiatives that were not approved as part of the enhancement funding. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

To establish local Youth Advisory Committees; To establish local Youth Advisory Committees; To enhance local programs and services in accordance with the Model; To enhance local programs and services in accordance with the Model; To implement local initiatives founded on one or more of the core components; To implement local initiatives founded on one or more of the core components; To develop / purchase of resources in support of the delivery of programs / services for youth; To develop / purchase of resources in support of the delivery of programs / services for youth; For improvements to facilities for the delivery of youth services; For improvements to facilities for the delivery of youth services; To implement outreach programming for youth; To implement outreach programming for youth; A. Enhancement Funding CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model A. Enhancement Funding  Not for full-time or permanent part-time staff; and  Not for youth initiatives that do not respect the strategic pillars and core components of the Model. To support for partnerships with other youth service providers; To support for partnerships with other youth service providers; To hire event / program specific resources; and To hire event / program specific resources; and To support youth volunteerism. To support youth volunteerism.

B. Model Administration Funding For the development of specific projects within each of the Model’s core components. For example, in 04/05 the funds will be used to investigate existing leadership programs, partner with other youth serving agencies, and develop a youth leadership strategy for the CF; For the development of specific projects within each of the Model’s core components. For example, in 04/05 the funds will be used to investigate existing leadership programs, partner with other youth serving agencies, and develop a youth leadership strategy for the CF; To support one-time youth programming requirements / special events such as conferences, student exchanges, publications, etc.; and To support one-time youth programming requirements / special events such as conferences, student exchanges, publications, etc.; and To subsidize local initiatives that were not approved as part of the Enhancement Funding envelope. To subsidize local initiatives that were not approved as part of the Enhancement Funding envelope. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

THE WAY AHEAD Alliances The National Advisory Committee Assemble representation from various stakeholders including youth, military leadership, and youth advocates to further advance the impact of the Youth Model on the implementation of youth services locally and nationally. Fostering Collaboration and Partnerships Secure commitment from partner agencies to assist with addressing and advocating for the specific needs of youth from a CF family.Secure commitment from partner agencies to assist with addressing and advocating for the specific needs of youth from a CF family. CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model

CANADIAN MILITARY COMMUNITY National Youth Model REQUESTED DECISION Approve NPP funding for the National Youth Model as follows: FY 04 / 05 - $ FY 05 / 06 - $ FY 06 / 07 - $ Source of funds : SISIP Financial Services

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