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Swan Valley Communities that Care (SVCTC) recently reached the milestone of 5 years of service in the Swan Valley. The organization reflected on their efforts and celebrated their accomplishments during an anniversary supper.
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“You all have much to celebrate as you have accomplished so much in such a short period of time.” said Dr. Steven Feldgaier, Healthy Child MB Provincial Lead. “Congratulations and a big thank you to each of you for your contributions to this important community initiative!”
Swan Valley Communities That Care partners with a number of community initiatives in making Swan Valley a healthy Community for Children and Youth, including the following:
– Spooktober-Fest Haunted House
– SVCTC Toys 4 U Toy Drive and RCMP Toys for the North toy drive
– Flush Cancer campaign, Stop Sexual Exploitation of Children workshops, Youth Empowerment messages
In December 2013, Swan Valley School Division students completed SVCTC Youth Survey. The results were presented during a Community Planning meeting in January 2015 where SVCTC board & community members chose to address 2 Risk factors identified in Youth survey.
1. Family Conflict (students report high conflict between family members, ongoing or poorly resolved).
2. Rewards for Anti-Social Behaviour (students perceive that they accept or condone anti-social behaviour in relation to peer pressure)
The Guiding Good Choices Program was selected by SVCTC to address both of these risk factors. A five week workshop is being offered to parents free of charge, beginning in November 2015.
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The SVCTC executive committee was formed in 2001 after CTC was presented by Healthy Child Manitoba to the Swan Valley interagency in 2010. SVCTC Coordinator, Beverley Polon was hired in September 2012.
SVCTC Board members represent many organizations, groups, agencies, and citizens in Swan Valley communities including Swan Valley School Division, Child and Family Services, Swan River Friendship Centre, Employment MB, Addictions MB, Association for Community Living, Focus on Employment, RCMP, Better Beginnings, Crisis Centre, Prairie Mountain Health, Swan Valley Ministerial Association and Youth Groups, and many more.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is safe, healthy children and youth through an involved and committed community.
Mission Statement:
Our mission, as Swan Valley Communities That Care, is to engage the community in promoting positive development and to increase healthy behaviours of children and youth throughout the Swan Valley.