b'Invest in Child and YouthDrive System ChangeWell-BeingLead change beyond our organizationAllocateresourcesstrategically throughpubliceducation,advancingthroughpartnershipsandrevenue research,andcollaboratingwithdiversificationtoensureyoung partners to create a more effective andpeoplehavethetoolsandsupport equitable child welfare system.they need to thrive.ChildwelfareplaysacriticalroleinourResponsibleandsustainablefinancial community, working alongside systems such asmanagementremainsacornerstoneofour health care, education, and policing to promotecommitmenttochildren,youth,andfamilies. safety and well-being for children and families.This year, were proud to have met our financial AtPeelCAS,weembracethisresponsibilityasgoals and we are grateful for the support of our bothaserviceproviderandasystemsleaderpartners, who contributed to key initiatives like workingcollaborativelyacrosssectorstodrivetheYouthWellnessHub(seepage6)and meaningful, lasting change.CWICE.Theircollaborationenablesustocontinueinvestinginprogramsthatmakea Wecontinuetoleadimportantconversationsdifference in the lives of children and youth. through public engagement. Over the past year,our staff have been featured as trusted expertsWearepleasedtosharethatweachieveda inmediaoutletsincludingCTV,CBC,OMNI,balanced budget for 202425 and are on track AM640, CHCH, and Global. Speaking on topicstomaintainabalancedpositionnextyear, like intimate partner violence, human trafficking,ensuringwecancontinuetodeliverservices suicide prevention and youth engagement, ourwith care, accountability, and innovation. team is helping to support public understandingandhighlighttheroleofchildwelfareinFoster a Culture of Inclusivity community safety and support.and Belonging Aspartofourvisiontodrivesystemchange,Createaninclusiveenvironment were developing a research centre of excellencewhere every employee feels valued, tobridgepracticeandinnovation.Thiscentrerespected, and supported, promoting willbringtogetherfront-lineworkersandacultureofbelongingacrossour researcherstodevelopevidence-informedorganization. strategiesthatimproveoutcomesforchildren,youth,andfamilies.WehaveformalizedaWerereimaginingwhatitmeanstobuilda partnershipwithUniversityofTorontoworkplacerootedinbelongingandinclusion, researchersandhavebegunco-designingtherootedinourcommitmenttodiversity,equity, centresfirstresearchprojects.Lookingahead,inclusion, and truth and reconciliation. Led by wearealsobuildinganadvocacystrategytoouremployees,wevelaunchedanEmployee amplifyourvoiceandinfluencesystems-levelExperienceTeamtocontinuetoshapeour changeacrosspolicyandservicedelivery.Fororganizational culture and drive our employee more on our advocacy efforts, see page 7.experience strategy with a focus on well-being.To help guide this work, we have launched an Stay up to date on our Strategic Plan progress atemployee experience survey to listen deeply and peelcas.orgunderstand what truly matters to our people. 5'