Application for JMCC's Network of Family Advisors

Contact Information

1. I am:

   • Parent or guardian of a child/youth who is receiving or who has received services from JMCC
   • Sibling of a child/youth who is receiving or who has received services from JMCC
   • An extended family member of a child/youth who is receiving or who has received services from JMCC
   • Client currently receiving services from JMCC
   • Past JMCC client

2. As a member of the Family Advisor Network, I would be interested in
   (check all that apply)

   • Being a part of a Council (working with senior leadership to build a strategic framework for family engagement)
   • Web or email based support/input (reviewing documents, sections of our website, etc.)
   • Short-term projects (being a part of research initiatives, providing input into new programs or changes to service-delivery models, evaluating new programs or initiatives, etc.)
   • Family Resource Centre (assist with out toy lending library, greet families, offer information on JMCC and community programs)
   • Peer mentoring (helping other kids and teens in their successes and challenges that they encounter in their lives)
   • Sharing my experiences (being part of staff training, hiring committees, public speaking on behalf of the Centre, etc.)

3. When are you available?

   During the day

   In the evening

4. Why would you like to contribute as a family advisor?

5. What are some of the specific things that JMCC is doing well to help children, youth, and their families

6. What are some of the things you would like to see us do differently to better serve children, youth, and their families

7. Do you have any specific experience in the following (check all that apply)

   • Cultural sensitivity
   • Family-centred care
   • Public speaking
   • Serving on a board
   • Communications
   • Fundraising
   • Mentorship