DC MOVES Forum – Wednesday, June 6, 2018

In keeping with the purpose of our FORUMs to share, learn, collaborate and increased our collective impact,  37 participants, divided into 9 teams, engaged in a scavenger hunt through the Mel Lloyd Centre to have the “client experience” of navigating the building to locate 14 service providers. Teams were charged to bring back information and a puzzle piece from each of the service providers in order to complete a puzzle and a case study.  Each team used their collected service information to develop a recommendation for their case clients to present to the large group.  Through the sharing and debriefing of each case presentation participants gleaned a great deal about the services offered in Shelburne at the Mel Lloyd Centre and out in the surrounding community.

The Presentations were captured using Flip Grid:

• Case One
  A family of six, a husband, wife, infant, two, and a four year old have recently moved to Shelburne from Brampton.  The husband worked in Brampton but was let go due to the business going bankrupt and the wife is a stay at home mother. They have moved in with their in-laws until they can get back on their feet.  The husband needs to apply for employment insurance as the severance he received is exhausted.  He is thinking of changing his occupation.  His wife is feeling trapped as she has two children at home and their current living space is crowded.  She was hoping to go back to work once the children are in school.  What resources would you advise?– Video One, Video Two, Video Three
• Case Two
  A young mother has just left her husband due to abuse and has moved in with her sister.  She has a 3 year old and the only person she knows is her sister who works long hours. She never completed school and would like to get her grade 12.  Her son is very active and in need of dental care.  She is able to stay with her sister but needs to pay rent. What is the best way to assist her?– Video One, Video Two, Video Three
• Case Three
  A young couple has moved back to Shelburne where the husband grew up. The husband commutes to Mississauga every day leaving his wife and 2 year old alone from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m. The young mother is an immigrant and while she finds English a struggle, she can get by. She has a high level of education from her country of origin, owned, and operated two successful clothing businesses before she met her husband and immigrated to Canada. Now, in Shelburne, she complains of feeling isolated and bored but money is tight so her options are limited. She wishes she could do something to help supplement the family income. How would you advise her?– Video One
• Case Four
  Client is a male, 86 years old, and is rural residing alone in North Mulmur. He has had recent falls, has had many visits to the Emergency room Stephenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston for stitches and has been losing weight.  The clients’ family doctor located in Collingwood has revoked his driver’s license. As a result, he is experiencing a lack of socialization. How would you help this person?– Video One, Video Two
• Case Five
  A person arrives and they are in a wheelchair. They are seeking a medical appointment as they say they have not been feeling well. The person has an old red and white health card and it is no longer valid. They express concerns about having to leave Shelburne for assistance as they cannot drive and do not have any family members nearby. They also say it is difficult for them to go grocery shopping and prepare meals. What services and supports can you share with this client?–  Video One, Video Two
• Also on the agenda was a presentation from FTPs Rural Response Counsellor Samantha McCabe on the Rural Response Program.
• DC MOVES Priority Pillar update presentation

Please join us for the next DC MOVES Forum to receive updates on our DC MOVES priorities, learn from local service providers and hear about project successes. Brought to you by the Resource Sharing Pillar Lead Brenda Burman and the Shelburne Employment Resource Centre team. You’ll be introduced to the Shelburne service providers within the centre and beyond. We promise you a high tech – fun – interactive knowledge exchange. #DCMOVEScommunitywellbeing

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When
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Registration and coffee 8:30 AM, Welcome 9:00 AM, Adjourn 12:00 PM EST

Where
Mel Lloyd Centre
167 Centre Street
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8