1. Alberta Home Visitation Network Association January 2007 Human Resources Crisis

2. 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

3. Help Wanted Now! We have: a human resources crisis increased demand for services home visitation programs that are in jeopardy

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Contact Information Alberta Home Visitation Network Association (AHVNA) 9321 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3T7 Phone: (780) 429-4787 Web: www.ahvna.org