A Coming Together… Of investors concerned about the impact of their charitable contributions. Of Not-for-Profit professionals with a vision for better, more effective programs and stable funding. All who believe that early intervention programming on behalf of children “at risk” is an investment in our communities and future. Donor Confidence… Why Support a Foundation? Supported programs will meet established exemplary program criteria which includes both service delivery and business operations. Programs will be expected to meet negotiated service outcomes which will be reported back to investors annually. Annual reviews and evaluations will be a critical activity of the Foundation. 1
Donor Confidence… Why Support a Foundation? Legacy Children's Foundation is committed to: � Providing infrastructure assistance to ensure that programs with merit can deliver effective, efficient programming. � Partnering with other funders as a means of leveraging donor contributions. � Securing the services of a third party financial institution to invest donor funds. Helping Children at Risk Risk Factors Children 0-6 who are born with low birth weight, born with special needs, or born into families who are single, poor, young, under educated and socially isolated. Any combination of two or more of these puts the child at greater risk. 2
Helping Children at Risk Support must be provided early in the life of a vulnerable child. Help at the right time can make a huge difference by preventing long-term suffering and enormous costs. Rational for Targeted Support Lone parents living below the poverty line are 4-10 times more likely to experience serious problems (Fixen, 1997). Children growing up in these families are 10 times more likely to need additional support / professional help and are 700 times more likely to be placed out of the home (Fixen, 1997). Rational for Targeted Support Approximately 9,000 multi-risk families resided in Calgary in 1999 (Calgary Healthy Start). In 2002 only 479 multi-risk families were receiving support (Barlett, Cooper, Hoffart, 2002). Eight agencies served these families for an average annual budget of $90,000 (Fixen, 1997). 3
Rational for Targeted Support Severely neglected children have brains that are as much as 30% smaller than those children who have healthy starts (Lisa Elliot, 1999). Rational for Targeted Support Children in families where a single parent has less than 12 years education have a four fold increased risk of mental retardation (Yeorgin-Allsop). One half of mild retardation cases can be prevented. Early intervention programs have shown they can increase I.Q. levels by 15 points if accessed at the right time. The Costs of Not Supporting Prevention Children involved in child welfare will cost minimally between $20,000 and $100,000 annually (Fixen, 1997). Children involved extensively in the criminal justice system will cost $500,000 prior to age 17 (National Crime Prevention Council, 1995). 1 in 5 ‘at risk’ children will have 1 or more psychiatric disorders (Steinhauer, 1996). 4
The Costs of Not Supporting Prevention 14% of children in Alberta leave school early - approximately 5000 in Calgary, with aboriginal youth having an estimated 85% leaver rate (Tillman, 2000). Aggressive tendencies in children are learned by age 3. The Costs of Not Supporting Prevention Children born with FAS potentially cost society $5,000,000 – FAS is 100% preventable. 75% of all community services including special education, health and social services are used by a mere 6% of the general population. 5
There’s No Quick Fix for Children at Risk That’s why long term funding is critical ! Other foundations and funding bodies typically give on a year by year basis, causing uncertainty and distraction to quality programming. Results of Existing Funding Practices ( Canadian Council on Social Development, 2003 ) Volatility – diversifying funds has created huge revenue swings creating instability and uncertainty. Mission Drift – agencies are being pulled away from their original mission in search of limited funds. Loss of Infrastructure - agencies are becoming a series of projects connected to a hollow foundation. Reporting Overload – Organizations are losing heart as they continually face round after round of short term funding resulting in short term hiring, terminating program staff and responding to multiple funder requirements. Results of Existing Funding Practices ( Canadian Council on Social Development, 2003 ) House of Cards – The loss of one contract or partnership agreement can bring down an entire agency. A service that is thriving one year can collapse the next. First In Risk - Funders are not prepared to be the first to provide funding support, leaving programs vulnerable and unable to deliver service. Human resource Fatigue – Organizations are feeling fatigued and limited in meeting new challenges. How long can this continue? 6
Program Examples FAS – O.B.O. Triage Institute Boys and Girls Clubs – Mobile Early Education Preparation Spectrum Youth and Family Services Association – Community Resource Centre Prime Time – Focus on Intensive In-Home Support and Early Childhood Development 7
An Attractive Financial Advantage � Donors benefit from a tax deduction charitable contribution. � Contributing to Legacy Children's Foundation is a cost effective alternative to establishing a private foundation. � We welcome inquires from tax, estate and financial planners who we can assist to make a solid charitable recommendation. Funds Making Your Gift Work in the Community The Community Fund – This can be a small or large contribution which gives the Foundation the most flexibility. The donors can establish a named fund within this fund for a minimum of $5,000. Designated Fund – Donors may specify a specific program that operates within the parameters of the Foundation. The minimum donation is $10,000. Field of Interest Fund –Donors can target a specific area of need, (i.e. FAS, school readiness) for $25,000. Funds Making Your Gift Work in the Community Donor Advised Fund – This fund enables donor’s ongoing participation in the selection of charities within the field of interest of the Foundation. Existing Foundations may chose to transfer funds to this fund for $25,000. Emerging Funds – Enables donors to establish a fund with an initial donation in any of the above with an expectation of meeting the contribution level within a 5 year period. The emerging fund will be part of our community fund until the fund is fulfilled. 8
Financial Considerations � Cash Gifts � Gifts of Appreciated Securities � Gifts Funded by Life Insurance � Bequests Protecting Your Charitable Investment Legacy Children’s Foundation brings a non-governmental business model approach to program funding – this includes a focus on outcome evaluation, organizational effectiveness and exemplary and/or model programming. Legacy Children’s Foundation Give with Confidence To donate, or refer donors, please contact: Darryl Wernham, C.E.O. Legacy Children’s Foundation (403) 244 - 3074 dwernham@legacyfoundation.ca 9
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