Framework for Strategic Partnership Community Engagement Committee DRAFT November 2016

Strategic Objectives 2016 - 2019 We understand and meet the needs of our clients. We collaborate and establish formal strategic relationships. We continuously improve the services we deliver. We will seek additional resources to enhance our service offerings to clients. We create opportunities to foster innovation.

Framework for Strategic Partnership Outcome Based Partnership Management Define Desired Outcomes Identify Type of Partnerships for Outcomes Identify potential partners Define Roles and Responsibilities Establish and Manage Partnerships Assess effectiveness of partnership

Desired Outcomes Increased knowledge, awareness and interconnectivity of The Etobicoke Children’s Centre with strategic partners (e.g. families of children who reside in our service area; related health, mental health, autism, education, social governance and/or services providers; government and funders (e.g., local municipal, provincial and federal representatives, MCYS, MOHLTC, LHIN, Education, donors; granting organizations; businesses.) Increased communication and sharing of ideas, including Board to Board relationships with other organizations in the sector Shared understanding of the community’s needs in relation to mental health, education and health. Generate strategies to respond to identified needs and address priorities across sectors and services Establish The Etobicoke Children’s Centre as a thought leader in practices for Child and Youth services.

Identify Types of Strategic Relationships Mental Health Agencies Lead Agency Sister organizations George Hull Levels of government MPPs Yvan Baker – Etobicoke Centreestablished relationship Peter Milczyn – Etobicoke Lakeshore Shafiq Qaadri – Etobicoke North Assess effectiveness of partnership Michael Couteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services. Ministry of Health Ministry of Education MP Councilors Research and Educational Institutes Ryerson OISE Community Organizations Friends of Silvercreek Corporate Relationships

Define Roles and Responsibilities Match Outcomes with Potential Partners Match Board Member Skills and Experience with Types of Partnership Establish Communication Strategy Email In Person Formal / Informal

Establish and Manage Relationship Set Agenda for Partnership Establish Connection Establish Exit Strategy

Assess effectiveness of partnership Were the outcomes achieved? What could be improved? Should this partnership be continued?

Example Type of Strategic Partnership Dr. Shafiq Qadri MPP Etobicoke North Outcome expected Shared understanding of the community’s needs in relation to mental health, education and health. Potential partners Define Roles and Responsibilities Ewa + 1 board member: Reach out for initial first meeting Establish and Manage partnership Ongoing communication via email, invitation to attend board meeting, follow on twitter, open house etc.