Annual Report

2025 – 2026

There has also been important work happening behind the scenes to prepare for PCFC’s next strategic plan. The Board has been considering what the organization will need to remain strong and sustainable, including future capital and accessibility needs, risk management, and the ongoing stewardship of our facilities and resources.

We are also pleased to see continued attention to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, with updates to the Board highlighting the important partnerships and work happening across the organization. New annual HR reporting has also strengthened the Board’s ability to provide meaningful oversight in this area.

Good governance is often about the work that happens quietly in the background, but it matters. It gives our staff and leadership the foundation they need to focus on what matters most: supporting children, families, and our community.

I want to thank our staff, volunteers, funders, partners, and fellow Board members for their commitment to PCFC. Most importantly, thank you to the families who continue to put their trust in us.

It is exciting to see where PCFC is headed, and I am grateful to be part of that journey.

With sincere thanks,

Jane Pryde, Chair, Board of Directors

Dear Friends, Partners, and Supporters,

Whenever I reflect back on a previous year, I’m struck most by the people who make this work possible and so rewarding for me personally — the families who put their trust in us at really vulnerable time in their lives, the staff who show up with heart, knowledge and expertise every single day,

 the volunteers (including our amazing Board of Directors) who selflessly donate their time, and the partners who believe in what we’re building together. PCFC truly is an incredible community.

It was a year of both steady, hopeful progress and lots of change along the way. We built new partnerships, grew key programs, and maintained our singular focus: making sure expectant families and young children have what they need to thrive.

A few highlights we’re especially proud of:

• • • A refreshed relationship with the Public Health Agency of Canada gives us a strong, predictable foundation as we prepare to launch an updated workplan that responds to the most vulnerable families in our community.
    • Opening childcare spaces at the School for Young Moms for young parents continuing their education beyond high school.
    • A major expansion of our Student Nutrition Program bringing 100 additional schools in our broader region onto the program by June 2026.
    • A new partnership with Trent Health in Motion, funded by Petro-Canada’s Caremakers Grant, providing new clinical information and support to women during pregnancy and after birth.

And while we’re incredibly fortunate to have such a committed team of long-term staff, we said goodbye to Deb, Susan, and Virginia, wishing them all the very best in their retirement. We also welcomed Barb, Kyla, Riva and Shelby to our expanding PCFC team.

With more than 3000 parents and children using our services this year, we truly are building a future where every child and parent can share, learn, and grow.

With gratitude,

Nicola Lyle, Chief Executive Officer