Partners

One of the key values of Wood's Homes is that of partnership - establishing connection with others in order to provide better, more accessible and more immediate service to children, families and communities.

Philosophy

Wood's Homes enters into "partnerships" with other human service organizations in order to better serve the needs of disenfranchised children, youth and their families. These partnerships are incorporated into the program areas of Wood's Homes and are considered to be a Wood's Homes responsibility.

Definition

Wood's Homes defines "partnership" as "a group of participants in a process of providing service who fully understand and accept their specific roles and responsibilities".

Background

One of the key values of Wood's Homes is that of partnership - establishing connection with others in order to provide better, more accessible and more immediate service to children, families and communities. "Partnership" is also a value that is held in high regard by funders, legislators and other service providers and seekers.

In some cases, a "partnership" may be made with a family or other likely group that interacts directly with a young person. A "partnership" could also mean a relationship involving the broad systems, in which a young person lives, works, goes to school or otherwise operates. In other cases, a "partnership" may be a group of organizations or community associations that come together to operate a service that is the product of all of their input. These latter "partnerships" may, on occasion, be called alliances, associations, coalitions, connections, advisory committees, affiliations, memberships, etc.

It is expected that all organizational "partnerships" that Wood's Homes enters into will be with like-minded agencies with regard to legal, financial and ethical responsibilities and philosophical direction.

Current Partners

• Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth
• Calgary Board of Education
• Calgary Catholic School District
• Child and Family Crisis Partnership - CRT & Strengthening Families
• Eastside & Westside Family Centres -North of McKnight
• Bow West
• Sunrise
• Transitions
• YWCA - Safe Haven
• University of Calgary - Educational Partnerships
• Scouts Canada - ROMP
• Windsong Child & Family Services
• HERA Society
• Calgary Rockyview Child and Family Services - Strategic Partnership

Partnership Policies and Guidelines

• Partnership Agreement
• Partnership Checklist Guidelines
• Partnership Description
• Partnership Policy
• Partnership Practical Due Diligence
• Partnership Review
• Partnership Risk Assessment
• Partnership Risk Matrix
• Making Sense of Partnerships in Nonprofit Child and Family Service Organizations
• Creating an Inclusive Organization Toolkit