FosterClub Yearbook 2011

THE F O S TE RCL UB

YEARBOOK 2011

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REFLECTIONS OF 2011 & 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

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During the signing of the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation law, President Obama tells two recently adopted boys they should follow the example set by FosterClub advocates Lupe Tovar (‘05) and Nicole Dobbins (‘05).

BIG PICTURE

Our year in review 3 Our mission 3 FosterClub by the numbers 4

OUR WORK

Connect: Website 6 Connect: Youth Board Network 7 Educate: Curriculum 8 Educate: Publications 10 Inspire: All-Star Program 11 Inspire: Outstanding Young Leaders 14 Represent: Policy 15 Reprsent: Media 16 Represent: A Place at the Table 17

THE TEAM

Leadership 19 Staff 19 Interns 10 Partners & Supporters 25

FINANCIALS

Overview 27 Total Support 28 Organizational Efficiency 28 Financial Position 29 Statement of Activities 29

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On the Cover: 2011 All-Star interns jump for joy on the beach, just steps away from FosterClub’s headquarters in Seaside, Oregon.

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OUR YEAR IN REVIEW FosterClub’s story is really the story of over 800,000 young people who experience foster care each year. Our young leaders generously share their own stories — which we consider a type of expertise — to help inspire and educate their peers. They share their stories with policymakers and other adult stakeholders to raise awareness about what foster youth face. And, perhaps most importantly, they make it possible for FosterClub to connect with some of the most disconnected young people in our country.

As is true for many non-profit organizations across the country, 2011 has proven to be a challenging year financially. Many of FosterClub’s young

FOSTERCLUB’S MISSION is to lead the efforts of young people in and from foster care to become connected, educated, inspired

leaders — foster care success stories — have struggled to find work and provide for themselves. Yet this year, FosterClub has nearly doubled

+ represented so they can realize their personal

the number of service hours performed in any previous year. It’s an inspiring testament to the resilience and will of determined young people.

potential and contribute to a better life for their peers.

As FosterClub moves into 2012, we are highly optimistic about our new leadership, our vision for the future, and our opportunity to reach more young people. We are grateful to our members and young leaders, and to all of you who demonstrate your support of their efforts.

Best,

Celeste Bodner, Founder & Director 3

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FOSTERCLUB BY THE NUMBERS CONNECTING

32,000 238,441 1,106,379 Members of FosterClub

EDUCATING

1606

Foster youth trained during Summer 2011

INSPIRING

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Outstanding Young Leaders recognized during May, National Foster Care Month

REPRESENTING

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2011 All-Stars Kate Lynn, Michele, and Jaleesa enjoying a local malt shop treat in Seaside, Oregon, the location of FosterClub’s headquarters.

4 *Dec 1 2010 to Dec 1 2011

Interns, young people aged 18 to 24 who have experienced foster care first-hand

Visitors to FosterClub.org*

Web site page views*

104

4043

57,000

8883

3968

416

Workshops delivered

$ provided directly through stipends and support for participation

Adult stakeholders provided with youth perspective

Publications distributed, not including free online downloads

Service hours delivered by FosterClub interns

Youth Engagement Opportunities (or “YEOs”), providing a young person’s voice at the table THE FOSTERCLUB YEARBOOK 2011

OUR WORK HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2011

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CONNECT: WEBSITE

FosterClub’s website connects thousands of young people across the country. The numbers speak for themselves:

233,053 Visits 150,603 Unique Visitors 1,077,302 Pageviews 4.62 Pages/Visit 62.80% New Visits FosterClub leverages social networking platforms from Twitter to YouTube to Causes. In addition, FosterClub maintains a mailing list of over 26,000 people and sends regular eUpdates regarding news at FosterClub and in the foster care world.

Country star Jimmy Wayne serves as FosterClub’s spokesperson and helps raise awareness about foster care across the nation.

Causes on Facebook: 7930 members The leader in non-profit and charity-related networking, the Causes site provides FosterClub an opportunity for outreach and raising public awareness.

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CONNECT: THE NETWORK In an effort to build the Network, FosterClub maintains a databse of over 150 youth boards across the country.

To date, 35 local, state, and regional youth boards have joined the Network:

Youth Advisory Boards and Youth Councils across the country are proving to be a catalyst for change for the youth who participate, for the communities they affect, and for foster care reform. The FosterClub Network provides an association-model for youth boards to connect to FosterClub and to each other.

FosterClub’s young leaders are blazing a trail to a better foster care system.

Pictured: Robert Ortega (Colorado - ‘11) and Marcus Brown (Michigan - ‘10).

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Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Florida Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Kentucky Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Jersey Oregon Ohio Pennsylvania Regional

Arkansas Youth Advisory Board Colorado Youth Leadership Team Bridgeport Youth Leadership Board (A Voice To Be Heard) Teen Focus Golden Hearts:: Providing Educational Networks for Foster Youth Georgia Youth EmpowerMEnt Kapi’olani Mentoring Program V.O.I.C.E.S. Youth Leadership Council of Kentucky Kent County MYOI Alpena County MYOI Macomb County MYOI (SPIRIT) United for a bigger purpose (U4BP) St. Clair County MYOI (VOYSS) Duluth Youth Leadership Council Hennepin County Youth Leadership Council Our Own Words Youth Leadership Council Southwest Imani Area Youth Advisory Board Nebraska Foster Youth Council Foster and Adoptive Youth Together (FAAYT) Union County YAB of New Jersey Oregon Foster Youth Connection (OFYC) Ohio Help Out Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board United Foster Alumni Association (UFAA)

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EDUCATE: CURRICULUM

FosterClub’s curriculum is designed to be presented TO YOUTH, BY YOUTH. Each professionally designed piece of curriculum leverges the real stories of FosterClub’s young leaders to inform and inspire youth audience members. Many of the workshops are so compelling, that versions now exist for presentations to adult stakeholders. This listing provides an overview of 2011’s curriculum lineup.

BRAND ME

Explores how young people own their actions, how what we do and say leads people to see us, and how youth have control of their own brand through communication and the way they represent themselves.

FOSTER TO FAMOUS

Through the stories of several famous people, youth discover their own path to success. Young people from foster care learn to tap into their resilience and draw on their dreams. Learn to use literature’s formula for the Hero’s Journey, to become the hero of your own story!

GET A {FINANCIAL} LIFE

Explores the twists and turns some foster youth face along the financial path, how to keep from going over the edge of the road, and maybe even finding some additional support and long -lost belongings along the way.

GET EDUCATED

Overcoming obstacles in high school common to foster youth, using your foster care experience as leverage on your applications, qualifying for the max on your FAFSA, scholarships targeted specifically to youth in care, challenges foster youth face when away at school.

GETTING SOLID

What is permanence all about, anyway? Learn how to get it if you don’t already have it. Each participant develops the necessary resources to guide him or her towards responsible and reliable relationships that can develop into permanent partnerships with adults.

Topics: Self-image, resilience

Topics: Resilience, overcoming trauma

Topics: Money attitudes, management, protecting your identity, and utilizing resources

Topic: Higher Education.

Topic: Permanency 8

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IT’S WHO YOU KNOW

What you know is important, but who you know can be critical in establishing a path to career success. But who are the people to know? How do you make those connections? What’s your responsibility in maintaining them? How much can you ask of them?

T-TIME

Topic: Transition Planning

Covers the essential assets a youth should put into place prior to leaving foster care. Encourages youth to lead a team of supportive adults in the development of a transition plan that will place them on the road to success.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING

Dealing with bio-family can be confusing, heart-wrenching and chaotic for youth. Through role playing scenarios, participants will begin to formulate strategies for building safe and healthy relationships with bio family members.

TELL IT LIKE IT IS

The All-Stars have shared their foster care stories in front of Congress, on National TV and Radio, in Time Magazine and in countless newspapers across the country. In this workshop, participants will learn important considerations for sharing their story in a public venue.

GET U-NYTD

National Youth in Transition Database: We believe young people should understand what NYTD is, how and why they are going to be asked for information, and more importantly how their input will be used to make a change.

INDEPENDENCE CITY

Independence City is a “life on your own” simulation game. The activity is designed to teach young people how to access community resources to help overcome obstacles they will encounter as they transition into adulthood.

YOUTH SPEAK

Participants break into small groups and tackle issue related to foster care, then prepare a presentation of their ideas, and deliver it onstage to an assembled grouping of influential leaders in the foster care system that affects them.

ALL-STAR TRANSITION PANEL

Topics for discussion may include permanency, adoption, transition planning, recruiting teen foster homes, transitional housing, activating youth advisory councils, education, health, court and self-advocacy, disabilities, community involvement.

THE SIBLING CONNECTION

Explores the profound impact of sibling relationships, the reasons behind separation and loss, and provide youth with tools and ways to stay connected, reconnect or strengthen their sibling bonds.

TAKE THE WHEEL

An interactive experience gives young people the ‘keys’ to developing their own transition plan. Youth will be challenged to create their own road map and find supports along the journey of transitioning in this fun and energetic game of challenges.

MILESTONES

Provides an opportunity for young people to claim and recognize their own personal history. This workshop focuses on overcoming obstacles through using resiliency. Focuses on overcoming obstacles and hardships with resiliency achieving a sense of empowerment.

Topics: Independent Living Skills, Employment

Topic: Relationships with bio-family

Topics: Strategic sharing, advocacy

Topics: NYTD, advocacy

Topic: Transition planning, community resources

Topic: Leadership and advocacy

Topic: Varies

Topic: Relationships with siblings

Topic: Transition planning

Topic: Resilience

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EDUCATE: PUBLICATIONS FosterClub released multiple publications in 2011. While most of our publications are designed for young people, many adult stakeholders report how the tools also serve to inform adults. from the Young Leaders Toolkit by NRCYD

32 pages of activities for kids aged 4 to 12

connect with us online at www.fosterclub.org!

has questions about foster care

FosterClub, the

national network of young people in foster care

an intro to foster care for young people

FosterClub’s

Step-by-step: what you need to know NOW Famous people who spent time in foster care How other teens are making it Don’t get left out of the conversation

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Foster Cub Coloring Book This coloring book helps children understand the foster care system and provides encouragement to ask questions and share their feelings. Each page provides helpful ques for “Adult Helpers’ when they’re discussing tough issues with children (an excellent tool for foster parents, caseworkers, police officers, attorneys and courts, CASAs and GALs, teachers, and birth parents!).

Quick Start Guide for Youth Created to look like other teen mags, this Guide is packed with information to help teens understand the foster care system they are navigating.

Developed to reduce the trauma of entering foster care, this upbeat Guide seeks to empower young people to ask questions and speak up for themselves.

Strategic Sharing

from the Young Leaders Toolkit by NRCYD

what is Strategic Sharing?

Your story is PRECIOUS and HARD-EARNED. Protect yourself and others by using strategic sharing!

As a young person with experience in foster care, you may want to tell someone certain details about your personal story or just answer a question about your past. Or, you may be called on to share your story with a group. You may even want to write about your experiences online. Whatever the situation, it’s a great idea to check out Strategic Sharing.

Here’s the deal: Strategic Sharing means you need to be clear about what you will say. Your first goal is to protect yourself, the other people you tell about, your audience, and your personal story itself.

You’ll want a plan. You’ll want control about what to let into your story and what to keep out.

why is it important?

Being asked to tell your story or even share a detail about your past can be flattering.

It promises understanding and empathy from other people. But sharing details about your life without Strategic Sharing

can backfire. You could make a mistake and tell things you wanted to keep secret.

You might awaken painful emotions that you can’t handle at the time, like sadness and fear and regret. You could risk being emotionally traumatized all over again.

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Without Strategic Sharing you risk revealing hurtful facts about the people in your life.

You’ll want to plan and practice not using names when telling details of your past, like honoring a sister’s wish not to tell that she is in foster care. Even if your biological family has made mistakes, broadcasting those mistakes could hurt family members.

You also risk revealing secrets about another person who might threaten you in retaliation.

BUREAU, IN COLLABORATION WITH FOSTERCLUB, THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN FOSTER CARE.

why does it matter to OUR GROUP?

You’ll also want to draw interest from donors and sponsors. Branding helps

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When you think of Pepsi, what colors come to mind? What image pops into your head at the mention of Apple computers? What’s your reaction when you hear a product is made by Nike?

All these companies have something in common: strong branding. Branding means that they have all shaped messages to inspire certain positive feelings about their companies.

As a successful Youth Group or Organization, you can shape your own message by using the same branding tools as global corporations. Your

Branding matters to Youth Boards and Organizations. Your membership is probably voluntary, so you’ll want qualified youth in your community to feel your organization is the place to be. Your branding will attract their attention.

Another reason for Strategic Sharing is to protect your audience or the person you are speaking with. Sharing too much can make them feel uncomfortable and even traumatized. Certain life facts may not be appropriate at certain times and for certain people or groups.

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Branding + Logos what is BRANDING?

explain your Organization or activity to others.

They say “Perception is Reality”. With good branding you will attract new members and bring attention to your projects. If you can lead youth to believe you have a great group, it will become one!

from the Young Leaders Toolkit by NRCYD

Member Outreach

what is OUTREACH?

identity starts, naturally, with your goals and your member’s interaction in the community, but your BRANDING can transform your group into a dynamic and admired.

Branding has many parts: logo (Nike’s swoosh), colors (Target’s red. Pepsi’s red-white-blue), brochures and tshirts, business cards, etc. Branding also includes marketing strategy and public relations (in person, on your website, or through other presentations).

Your group has an important overall mission or purpose, you can see that members are experiencing personal growth, now you want to expand and get more youth in care to join up.

You know that you need to build and strengthen your organization and recruit new members, young people in care who have shared beliefs, experiences and values. How will you find these new members? How can you get them to join? The answer is OUTREACH, marketing to a select group of people to convince them to join your cause.

What will pop into people’s minds when

Power your efforts with

they think of your

a strong outreach plan!

organization? Don’t

why is it IMPORTANT? It’s exciting to be part of a growing group of young people with a common cause or interest.

New members inject new ideas and viewpoints to keep your discussions fresh and lively and your goals more realistic. If your organization doesn’t grow, members get bored and drop off.

New members can press your group’s “go” button.

Also, new members are spirit builders, they expand the support and boost up the confidence of each person in the group.

Finally, as membership grows, your group’s skill and knowledge pool gets wider and deeper and you’ll see many more of your goals accomplished. Achieving goals is a little like building a house. Doing all the work your self can take forever. Putting up a building with help of lot of people with different skills and knowledge can get that house finished in turbo time.

OUTREACH delivers!

leave it to chance!

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Youth Advisory Board Toolkit FosterClub partnered with the National Resource Center for Youth Development to develop a series of resources — available online in PDF format — for youth advisory boards. The Toolkit covers topics such as Strategic Sharing, Member Outreach, Public Speaking, and other topics of interest to emerging young leaders.

Young Peoples Poll FosterClub’s Young Peoples Poll captures the unique insight about what foster youth and their peers are experiencing, making them uniquely suited to recognize trends and emerging issues in foster care.

This year, the Poll tackled the emerging trend of foster youth using the internet to stay connected to siblings and relatives, and to find family they’ve become disconnected from. The findings were published in the University of Minnesota’s School of Social Work journal CW360.

Highlights of this year’s Poll found that 74% of young people had used the internet to search for a family member, over a quarter of the young people reported having received unwanted contact from a relative, and that 21% of the young people said they had faced situations while reconnecting to family that they would describe as causing harm to their physical, financial, or emotional safety.

Alarmingly, 20% of the youth reported using the internet to connect with family they believe they were not supposed to have contact with. But this is not to say that young people do not want support in reconnecting. The majority (64%) reported that it would have been helpful to have someone mentor them about connecting with biological family - either before or during the reconnection.

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INSPIRE: ALL-STAR PROGRAM The FosterClub All-Star Program provides leadership and service opportunities to young people ages 18-24 who have spent their formative years in foster care. For these young adults, who have beaten the odds and thrived in spite of difficult circumstances, the All-Star internship is an opportunity to communicate their unique perspectives and share their resilient spirits with their younger peers still struggling through foster care. In addition to participating in dozens of youth events across the country over the summer, the FosterClub All-Stars advocate for system improvement and promote public awareness nationally throughout the year.

21 INTERNS SELECTED, OVER 220 APPLICANTS Kate Lynn Morrison, age 18 Lauren Hoffman, age 19 Sam Jones, age 21

Robert Ortega, age 19 Erica Townson, age 20

Andrew Wagner, age 21 Jaleesa Suell, age 21

Tonya Bauer, age 22

Dirian Ramirez, age 21

Tasha St Gelais, age 19

Larry Davis, age 22 Michelle Zeman, age 19

Benjamin Muhammad, age 18 Shaune Johnson, age 20 Donald Robinson, age 19

Tracye Redd, age 19

Dauntea Sledge, age 24

Crystal O’Grady, age 21 Paulette Castro, age 21

Daniela Nichitean, age 21

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Shawna Conklin, age 18

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For the first time ever, the All-Star internship was divided into two sessions (session A & session B) in order to provide more opportunities for young people.

Session A All-Stars develop teamwork and bond during a friendly tug-o-war match on the Oregon coast

Both sessions receive two full weeks of intensive leadership and public speaking training. Interns spend time learning about the foster care system they experienced as consumers of services — but from a research, finance, and system perspective. The All-Stars also learn from each other - expanding their view of what the foster care experience holds for youth from varying locations, ethnic backgrounds, placement types, and other diverse perspectives.

Once training is complete, the All-Stars are dispatched in smaller teams to participate in youth trainings and events for other stakeholders in the child welfare system.

Session A - training & event participation May 18th June 1st June 6th June 8th June 11th June 12th June 13th June 13th – 15th June 15th – 17th June 20th – 23rd June 20th – 24th June 22nd June 28th – 30th June 29th July 7th – 8th July 13th – 14th July 14th – 15th July 15th July 19th – 22nd July 30th – Aug 4th

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Simulcase presentation to Casey Family Programs Astoria ILP Meeting, OR VOCA Meeting, OR Tillamook Transition Panel, OR American Humane Association Briefing, DC Portland CASA Transition Panel, OR Astoria Transition Panel, OR Eugene Conference, OR Coos Bay Teen Conference, OR Oregon Teen Conference, OR Camp to Belong Northwest, OR Maine Teen Conference, ME Camp to Belong Nevada, CA Healing Circle/ VOCA, OR Pendleton Native American Conference, OR New Jersey Youth Conference, NJ Nevada Teen Conference, NV American Bar Association, DC Children’s Defense Fund – Proctor Institute, TN AiBi Conference, Italy

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Session B - training & event participation July 12th – 14th July 17th July 18th July 19th – 20th July 20th – 22nd July 20th – 25th July 22nd – 27th July 25th August 1st – 4th August 1st – 5th August 8th August 9th – 13th August 14th – 17th August 16th August 22nd August 24th August 30th Sept 15th – 17th

Tillamook Youth Retreat, OR EVOO Luncheon, OR Healing Circle / VOCA, OR Ashland Native Teen Gathering, OR Proctor Institute/PSU, OR Better Futures Conference/PSU, OR Foster Family-based Treatment Assoc. Conference, FL Healing Circle / VOCA, OR ASPIRE Youth Conference, OR NYTD Conference, Washington D.C. Healing Circle / VOCA, OR Arkansas Teen Conference, AR Children’s Village / SAFY Conference DLCF, ID Senator Wyden Event, OR Healing Circle / VOCA, OR White Shield Center (Salvation Army), OR Daniel Memorial, TX GAHSC Conference, GA

Session B All-Stars take some time-out for group bonding during a surrey ride in Seaside

Both sessions (A&B) had the opportunity to meet each other, bond, and work collaboratively over a 10-day “cross-over” period when both sessions were in-residence in Seaside: July 6th – 8th National Resource Center for Youth Development & Children’s Bureau Visit.

Participated in a series of round table discussion to identify resources to encourage and explore youth engagement in states and tribes.

July 10th – 12th Discovery Land Company Foundation.

Taped interviews with Christy Nichols, DLCF Director. Discussions contained elements of All-Star stories that will be utilized to raise public awareness.

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INSPIRE: 100 OUTSTANDING YOUNG LEADERS One hundred young people who have been in foster care were named Outstanding Young Leaders of 2011 in celebration of National Foster Care Month. The recipients from all across the U.S. were honored by FosterClub for their demonstrated resilience, leadership, accomplishments, educational achievement, and community service. FosterClub is an active partner of National Foster Care Month in May. Read the story of every Outstanding Young Leader in FosterClub.org.

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REPRESENT: POLICY When descisions are being made regarding policies that will impact foster youth, FosterClub believes young people should always be at the table.

Here are just some of the ways FosterClub’s young leaders represented foster youth at the federal policy table this year: FosterClubbers Isha “Charlie” McNeely (‘10) and Joscelyn Murdock (‘07) provided testimony to the federal Senate Finance Committee in March.

FosterClub alumni Lupe Tovar (‘05) and Nicole Dobbins (‘05) attend President Obama’s signing of _____

FosterClub alumni Lupe Tovar (‘05) and Nicole Dobbins (‘05) attend President Obama’s signing of the Child Welfare Improvement and Innovation Act into law.

A group of young people from Oregon, including Lauren Hoffman (‘10), Charlie McNeely (‘10), Sam Jones (‘11), and young people from partner Oregon Foster Youth Connection youth advisory board.

A group of FosterClub All-Stars met with Senator Ron Wyden Lupe Tovar (‘05) Nicole Dobbins (‘05) attended the signing of in Oregon, which also included VIPs suchs as and Oregon’s the Child Improvement Director of DHS Erin Kelley-Siel, BryanWelfare Samuels from the and Innovation Act. Administration on Children Youth and Families, and top executives from Casey Family Programs.

All-Star alumni Marcus Brown (‘10) and Tobias Rogan (‘10) provide compelling testimony to Michigan’s policymakers.

Later in the year, a new law was passed in Michigan to extend foster care to age 21.

FosterClub board member and All-Star alumni Daniel Knapp (‘05) serves as a panel moderator before the Senate Finance Committee.

2011 All-Star Donald Robinson presents his story at the newly-formed Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth in November.

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Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) with Charlie McNeely (‘10)

Representatives Karen Bass (D-CA) and Tom Marino (R-PA) with Donald Robinson (‘11)

Senate Finance Committee Staff Becky Shipp and Diedra McHenry Spires with Charlie McNeely (‘10) and Joscelynn Murdock (‘07)

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Tim Bell (‘06), Marcus Brown (‘10) and Daryle Conquering Bear (‘06) present to a national crowd at the Pathways to Adulthood conference

All-Stars participate in an on-stage panel discussion

REPRESENT: MEDIA The personal stories of FosterClub’s young leaders have provided a compelling way to raise public awareness on a variety of child welfare issues.

FosterClub young leaders are trained on strategic sharing and working with the media. Staff identifies stories that link to a reporter’s story direction, then we support young leaders in telling their stories.

Shaden Jedlicka (‘10)

Joshua MorganGriggs (‘06)

A Forever Family: Foster Care, In-Depth

Human ‘angels’ built Joshua MorganGriggs’ hope

Almost exactly two years ago, Arkansans voted in Act One, legislation banning unmarried couples from fostering or adopting children.

What young people need is permanency.

In April, a judge said it was unconstitutional and soon we could have a decision about it from the state supreme court.

It’s a controversial topic with strong feelings on both sides, but no matter how you feel about act 1, everyone agrees; the need for foster ...

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Read the whole story at http://www. fosterclub.com/news/forever-familyfoster-care-depth

That’s the word Joshua MorganGriggs kept emphasizing in an optimistic keynote address at the 11th annual Hope and Recognition lunch, hosted by Clark County’s Council for the Homeless at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

What is permanency? It’s a hot meal when you’re hungry. It’s comfort and care when you’re sick. It’s a place you ...

Read the whole story at http://www.fosterclub.com/_states/oregon/news/humanangels-built-joshua-morgan-griggs-hope

Sean Hudson (OYL ‘09)

Cherie Olivis (‘10)

Student Beats the Foster-Care Odds

Pittsburgh foster ‘star’ shines at Slippery Rock

University of Alabama student Sean Hudson could have been a statistic – instead he’s a success story.

The sophomore from Bessemer grew up under the foster care system, and he says he has made it his mission to show the world what can be achieved by those from foster care backgrounds.

“I think as foster or adoptive children, we place limits on ourselves because of the situations we are in. My goal is to destroy that particular ...

Read the whole story at http://www. fosterclub.com/news/student-beats-fostercare-odds

By age 14, Cherie Olivis lived in seven foster homes.

She pined for a reunion with a drug-abusing mother that would not happen. But the worst was yet to come: She was separated from her sister.

D’Anne Olivis, 18 months older, was her constant and her guide. While they were apart, D’Anne bounced from group home to group home.

She got pregnant at 18 and didn’t make it to college...

Read the whole story at http://www. fosterclub.com/_states/pennsylvania/ THE news/pittsburgh-foster-star-shinesFOSTERCLUB YEARBOOK 2011 slippery-rock

REPRESENT: PLACING YOUTH AT THE TABLE FosterClub partners with leading child welfare organizations across the country to open “places at the table” for young people to provide meaningful contributions. Here are a few examples.

Young Adult Training and Technical Assistance Network

Representing Internationally This year, two young leaders from FosterClub (Marcus Brown, ‘10, and Benjamin Muhammud, ‘11) attended an international conference on youth engagement in child welfare in Italy.

Young people are trained to become consultants to the National Resource Center for Youth Development.

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Young Adult Training & Technical Assitance Network The YATTA Network supports a partnership with young people to improve State and Tribal child welfare services for youth.

NRCYD Level II For the fourth consecutive year, two All-Star alumni serve a second-tier internship with the National Resource Center for Youth Development in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

YATTA is a national network comprised of young people, ages 18-24, who have had varying experiences as consumers of child welfare services.

The Level II interns work alongside NRCYD staff for nine weeks over the summer. The 2011 Level II interns were Shaden Jedlicka (‘10) and Ashley Jackson (‘10)

From left to right: Clay Finck of partner NRCYD attends a federal event with Lupe Tovar (‘05), Jeremy Long (‘09), Nicole Dobbins (‘05), Charlie McNeely (‘10), and Larry Davis (‘11).

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LEADERSHIP

STAFF

FosterClub redeveloped its governance structure in 2010. The new Board of Directors has nine seats, six of which are occupied by individuals who are alumni of FosterClub programs. This construct is the realization of a governance mechanism that is true to the FosterClub philosophy of “for young people, by young people.” The small but mighty staff is dedicated to carrying out the vision of FosterClub’s leadership and to providing opportunities for the young leaders of FosterClub to connect, educate, inspire and represent.

Meagan Wendt Chairperson. Co-founder of FosterClub, Santa Clara University.

Daniel Knapp MSEd, Elmira College. MSW at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice. Alumni of the FosterClub All-Star Program, 2005.

Gina Simone Director of Operations

Celeste Bodner Founder & Executive Director. Secretary, non-voting board member. Board of Directors, National Foster Care Coalition.

Crystal Lipek University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Interned with U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (WI).

Alumni of the FosterClub All-Star Program, 2007.

Steve Farnham Program Director

Sharde Armstrong New York University School of Law. Interned U.S. Senator John Kerry (MA). Alumni of the FosterClub All-Star Program, 2004.

Eric Lulow National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. FosterClub Outstanding Young Leader of 2009.

Schylar Canfield Campus Outreach Manager, Student Assistance Foundation, Montana.

Attends graduate school at University of Montana. Alumni of the FosterClub AllStar Program, 2005.

Nicole Dobbins Current Executive Director at Voice for Adoption, Washington DC. Alumni of the FosterClub All-Star Program, 2005.

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Celeste Bodner Executive Director

Marci McCoy-Roth Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications at Child Trends, Washington DC. Previously Officer and Co-Director Kids Are Waiting campaign at The Pew Charitable Trusts. MA, Communications, Univ. of Pennsylvania.

MA, Public Policy, University of WisconsinMadison.

Jenn Fortuny Office Administrator

Denise “Mama D” Tuhy Special Projects

Jacob Lear Web and Technical Consultant

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INTERNS Level II Interns Each year, FosterClub brings back former All-Star interns to assist with training and supporting the new class of All-Stars. This year, three young people served a “Level 2” internship at FosterClub (from left to right): Tyler Bacon, Age 25 (All-Star year: 2005) Tyler entered foster care at the age of 13 and was placed in several homes and schools during his stay. He’s spoken in front of a Congressional Ways and Means subcommittee and spoken with several different legislators in an effort to change the foster care system. Tyler works hard on giving the youth the voice they deserve.

Heather Marone, Age 20 (All-Star year: 2009) After entering foster care at the age of 15, and living in 5 different placements, Heather now lives independently at the age of 20. Heather strongly believes that with hard work comes success, and her aspirations derive from her willingness to share her story in order to do so.

Marcus Brown, Age 22 (All-Star year: 2010) While in care Marcus experienced 2 placements. He was fortunate to be adopted by a loving and supportive family that has now adopted 22 other foster children – “creating one big happy family” as Marcus would describe it.

2011-2012 FosterClub All-Stars Benjamin Muhammad, Age 18 9 years in New York’s foster care system Benjamin entered New York’s foster care system at birth. He’s experienced two kinship homes (placements with relatives) and one foster home in 9 years, before being adopted by his aunt and uncle. He has a connection with 2 biological siblings and 2 adoptive siblings. Benjamin looks forward to becoming a national child welfare advocate working toward policy change. Benjamin is a sociology student at Hunter College in New York. In Benjamin’s free time, he likes to swim, listen to music, and hang with friends. Benjamin is a performer, poet, blogger, and a foster kid.

Donald Robinson, Age 19 5 years in Pennsylvania’s foster care system Donald entered care at the age of 14 years old. He is currently still in Pennsylvania’s foster care system, and has experienced 5 placements over 5 years. Donald is a sophomore at Slippery Rock University pursuing a bachelor in exercise science, with plans to obtain his doctorate in physical therapy.

He plans to own a gym or physical therapy clinic one day. Donald enjoys track and football. In his free time, Donald likes to listen to music, use twitter and do research. Donald is an athlete, a scholar, a music enthusiast … and a foster kid.

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Lauren Hoffman, Age 19 6 years in Oregon’s foster care system Lauren was born in New Mexico, but was raised by a single mom who suddenly chose to move to California, followed by a move to Oregon. While in Oregon, Lauren entered foster care at the age of 12 years old. As a freshman in high school Lauren began to couch surf. She has been in 2 placements and currently resides with her aunt. Lauren attends Lane Community College in Oregon studying human services with a plan to become a social worker.

Lauren enjoys swimming, all types of music, reading, talking to family, and volunteering. Lauren is a pop culture queen, shopaholic, poet, cheese-lover, and a foster kid.

Shaune Johnson, Age 20 5 years in Pennsylvania’s foster care system Shaune was removed from his mother at the age of 12 years old. He was placed with his uncle, along with his 3 brothers, for five years. In 2008, he became the first person from his family to attend college. He is the director of public relations for his local NAACP. Shaune is the design director for Building Bridges, a student organization where young people come together to talk about different types of diversity, and is active member of the student community on his school campus. He is currently a senior with a 3.077 GPA at Slippery Rock University, majoring in Communications. Shaune is ambitious, a hip hop fanatic, a basketball player … and a foster kid.

Dauntea Sledge, Age 24 14 years is Ohio’s foster care system Dauntea entered Ohio’s foster care system at the age of five, subsequently experiencing five placements over 14 years in foster care. His career goal is to find a more efficient way to empower foster youth. Dauntea attends Columbus State Community College, and plans to pursue a degree in social work.

He looks forward to launching a career that will allow him to change policy of the foster care system. Dauntea serves on many youth boards and enjoys volunteering. He also enjoys basketball, movies and music. Dauntea is a family guy, children’s rights activist, an aspiring superhero … and a foster kid.

Robert Ortega, Age 19 4 years in Colorado’s foster care system Robert entered care when he was 14 years old and experienced four placements. At the age of 18, he became an alumnus of Colorado’s foster care system. Through his foster care experience, Robert has gained an extended family totaling 13 siblings. He believes that the close connection he has with his biological and foster care family is pertinent to his success. Robert enjoys being outside and is an avid nature enthusiast. After struggling to find stability, Robert is currently living as a successful independent college student at the University of Colorado at Boulder, majoring in Pre-Law and Film. He aspires to become a lawyer or have a career in broadcast news. Robert is a student, an activist, a film fanatic … and a foster kid.

Dirian Ramirez, Age 21 4 years in Nevada’s foster care system Dirian was born in Costa Rica and was adopted when she was 6 months old. Her adoptive mother illegally brought her into America and, after experiencing years of emotional abuse, she entered the foster care system at the age of 15. In just 4 short years Dirian experienced 13 placements including foster homes and various types of facilities. While in care, Dirian found out that she had 13 brothers and sisters, all biological, but she has only had the opportunity to meet two of them. After a long battle to find educational stability, Dirian has attained sophomore status at Truckee Meadows Community College and is studying criminal justice. She aims to become a K-9 police officer in Reno. Dirian is a people person, an animal activist, an adventurist … and a foster kid.

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Daniela Nichitean, Age 21 9 years in Arizona’s foster care system Despite the hardships she faced in her 9 years in foster care, Daniela has grown into an independent and successful alumna of the foster care system, shattering the statistics she was faced with. She spent her time in foster care in 4 different placements, ranging from a shelter to a foster home. Daniela values the relationship she has with her siblings, biological and foster, and she believes maintaining that contact with them provides her support and her own circle of trust, as family should. Daniela is currently a student at Glendale Community College majoring in Family and Marriage Psychology. She has dreams of obtaining her master’s degree in Psychology and building a career with an organization that works with young people in the foster care system. Daniela is a student, a music lover, a movie fanatic … and a foster kid.

Tonya Bauer, Age 22 18 years in Minnesota’s foster care system Entering foster care once is a traumatic experience - imagine entering the foster care system twice, as Tonya did. Although she was faced with many challenges, Tonya has made the decisions in life to be a successful youth and never let bumps in the road hold her back. She is currently a senior at Winona State University studying corrections. After receiving a degree and training to become a police officer, Tonya hopes to one day attain her dream of becoming a juvenile probation officer. Tonya is a volunteer, a sister, a student … and a foster kid.

Larry Davis, Age 21 14 years in Wisconsin’s foster care system When he entered the system at the age of 4 Larry was separated from his 5 siblings. Soon after, he was reunited with one of his 2 brothers. Larry knows and values the importance of family and despite the time they spent being separated, he still shares an unbreakable bond with his brother.

Larry is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a concentration in global studies and social work. He is currently a sophomore with a 3.3 GPA. Larry aspires to one day own a youth shelter for inner city young men, that will provide supports, stability, and teach them how to become leaders in today’s society. Larry is a mentor, provider, wrestler … and a foster kid.

Tasha St. Gelais, Age 19 6 years in Vermont’s foster care system After entering foster care at the age of 13 and facing many struggles on the road to independence, Tasha has become a successful alumnus of Vermont’s foster care system. She is currently studying Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management at Paul Smiths College and hopes to one day own her own hotel. When Tasha is not focusing on school she spends much of her time kayaking, helping to plan Zumbathon fundraisers and playing soccer. Tasha hopes that by sharing her story with child welfare professionals that she will be able to make a difference in the foster care system.

Tasha is a soccer player, a sports enthusiast, a dancer … and a foster kid.

Michele Zeman, age 19 4 years in Michigan’s foster care system Michele entered Michigan’s foster care system at age 14. She was placed with her grandma along with her sister, and she considers her sister to be her best friend. Michele’s excellence in the classroom led to a full ride scholarship at Western Michigan University. She plans to pursue a career either as a substance abuse counselor or a clinical psychologist specializing in youth development. In Michele’s free time, she enjoys bowling, hanging out with friends, and playing with her rabbits. Michele is a movie lover, a scholar… and a foster kid.

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Andy Wagner, age 21 6 years in California’s foster care system Andy entered California’s foster care system at age 11. He experienced 24 placements 2 foster homes, 16 group homes and 6 runs at the children’s home. He is proud to have connections with all of 4 of his biological siblings. Andy plans on studying psychology at Sonoma State University in California, and hopes to get his Ph.D in Psychology and move on to becoming a psychologist specializing in working with young people who are in care.

In his free time, Andy likes to bicycle, work with computers, listen to music, surf, write music and poetry and hang out with friends. Andy volunteers with his local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program to train CASA workers on how to work with young people in the most effective way possible. Andy is a college student, surfer, techie… and a foster kid.

Crystal O’Grady, age 21 3 years in New Jersey’s foster care system Crystal was removed from her mother’s care at the age of 13 and was placed into the New Jersey state foster care system. Over the course of 4 years, she spent 3 years in care and lived in four different placements (three foster homes and one kinship placement). When Crystal left care at the age of 17 and began living on her own, there were times she had to live in her car. Crystal is now a senior at Stanford studying Sociology and conducting her own research. After her undergraduate career, she plans to pursue a joint masters degree program in law and social work. In her free time, Crystal enjoys traveling, volunteering, and finding new music. Crystal is a reader, volunteer, adventurer, and a foster kid.

Jaleesa Suell, age 21 10 years in California’s foster care system Jaleesa was removed from her biological mother and separated from her 4 siblings when she was eight years old. After living in six foster homes, she emancipated at age eighteen after graduating from high school. Jaleesa is involved with Foster Care Alumni of America and with Foster Care to Success.

Jaleesa is a senior at The George Washington University, with a goal of going to law school. She believes that becoming an attorney will put her in a position to facilitate justice, child welfare reform, and attenuate dependence on the child welfare system. Jaleesa is a scholar, an athlete, a teddy bear lover...and a foster kid.

Tracye Redd, age 19 6 years in Iowa’s foster care system Tracye entered the Iowa foster care system at the age of 12. He’s made his way through 8 different placements, including foster homes, shelters and even residential facilities. He graduated from high school a year early at the age of 17 and then attended college shortly after. Tracye recently completed a year-long AmeriCorps program called City Year that took him to Washington, DC. Tracye enjoys volunteering, listening to music and watching the best TV show ever (Glee). Tracye is a writer, poet, and actor and a foster kid.

Kate Lynn Morrison, age 18 5 years in Montana’s foster care system Kate Lynn’s mom was a single parent who struggled financially. When an abusive boyfriend was introduced into the family, Kate Lynn’s mom had to choose between her children and her boyfriend. Her mom gave up parental rights and Kate Lynn entered care along with her two younger siblings when she was 13 years old. She was bounced around 5 times through state foster homes, group homes and therapeutic foster care homes before she found a family that showed her unconditional love. Kate Lynn enjoys being involved with her community, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family. Kate Lynn will be attending Montana State University in the fall. Kate Lynn is a people person, a food lover, a sister, a passionate advocate….. and a foster kid.

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Paulette Anne Castro, age 21 14 years in California’s foster care system Paulette was removed from her mothers care at the age of 5 years old and remained in California’s foster care system for the next 14 years of her life.

She has experienced 11 different movements in over 9 different homes. As a survivor of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, Paulette is now thriving in life. After constantly struggling to find stability on her own she instead focused her energy on pursuing her education and used it as a foundation.

Paulette was able to complete the Human Services Program and is now majoring in Sociology with a minor in Photography. Paulette spends her free time volunteering, serving others, embracing art, writing and loving her family and friends. Paulette is a dreamer, writer, amateur photographer, student… and a foster kid.

Shawna Conklin, age 18 3 years in Missouri’s foster care system Shawna was removed from her mother in 2008 for truancy and placed with her uncle. She has spent three years in Missouri foster care system in the city of Joplin. Shawna has been in 7 different placements, and for Shawna, last is certainly not least - her current placement has been the most successful for Shawna She is currently in transition and is awaiting approval for Missouri’s transitional living program. In her free time she likes to volunteer at a local community center called the Children’s Haven. Shawna plans on going to college for a major of Ancient history as well as some classes in early childhood. Shawna is a reader, a dreamer, a hoper…. and a foster kid.

Samson Jones, Age 21 10 years in Oregon’s foster care system Sam entered care at age 10. He experienced roughly 15 placements; 11 foster homes and 4 residential facilities. After experiencing 10 years in Oregon’s foster care system having minimal contact with his bio family, is currently re-establishing his relations with his parents and siblings. Sam is pursuing a two-year transfer degree in communications at Portland Community College. He serves as President for Oregon Foster Youth Connection, a youth policy council. In his spare time, Sam enjoys surfing, hanging out with friends, hiking and studying the Czech language. He is also a musician who plays the keyboard, guitar, funk bass and a prized Didgeridoo. Samson is a community builder, an artist, a student…. and a foster kid.

Erica Townson, Age 20 7 years in Colorado’s foster care system Erica was separated from her younger siblings at a young age, but was blessed with the opportunity to reunite with them. Currently she is attending the Community College of Denver to pursue her dreams of becoming an influential actress. A love for the culinary arts drives her dream to one day open a bed and breakfast called “Pillows and Pancakes.” Being involved in the foster care community through her local Youth Leadership Team, and now as an All-Star, has developed her from a frustrated youth to a knowledgeable advocate for other youth in the system. Erica hopes to become a foster mother some day. Erica is a chef, actress, an advocate… and a foster kid.

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Members of FosterClub’s All-Star session B (fondly referred to as “Session BAM!”) are grateful for the support that makes FosterClub possible.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS ALL-STAR SPONSORS

PROJECT SPONSORS

Anonymous Advocates for Children, Inc Amanda Miller Ann Marie James Becky Morton Brian Lowery David & Sarah Price Dawn Frederick & John Christopher Cifolilli Denise Tuhy Douglas & Mary J. Wiese Erin & Dugan Duffy Gina Simone Henry Grillo Jim & Beth Davis-Pratt John & Deborah Farnham John King Karen Zoda & Sheryl Lindley Kimberly Jorgensen Adams Linda & Duane Johnson Marci McCoy Roth Meagan & Dennie Wendt Michael Kinney Robb Glunt Roman Rys Ronda Bodenstab Alcorn Sandra Rose Johnson Schylar Canfield-Baber 25 Steve & Krista Farnham William & Jane Koenig

American Bar Association American Humane Association Arkansas Transitional Youth Service CASA for Children, Inc. CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Catholic Community Services Child Focus Inc Clark County Dept. of Human Services Daniel Memorial Discovery Land Company Foundation Family Equality Council Foster Family-Based Treatment Association Georgia Assoc of Homes & Sevs for Children Idaho Dept. of H & W, FACS Missouri Dept. of Social Services National Resource Center for Youth Services Oregon Coast Community Action Portland State University State of New Jersey State of Oregon Dept. of Human Services The Klamath Tribes The Waiting Child Fund Tufts Medical Center Union Rescue Mission University of Southern Maine

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Discovery Land Company Foundation Forward Steps National CASA Public Children Services Association of Ohio State of Arizona State of California / Foundation for

California Community Colleges State of Colorado State of Iowa State of Michigan State of Minnesota State of Missouri State of Montana State of Nevada State of New York State of Ohio / Franklin County Child Services State of Oregon State of Vermont / Washington County Youth

Svces Bureau and Boys & Girls Club State of Wisconsin

MAJOR PARTNERS

A service of the Children’s Bureau • A member of the T/TA Network

COLLABORATIONS Foster Care Alumni of America Fostering Connections Resource Center National Foster Care Coalition National Foster Care Month

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Please pardon any errors. We migrated our accounting system this year, and regret any acknowledgements that may not be recorded here. Please contact our office at 503-717-1552 if you see an error.

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FINANCIALS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

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OVERVIEW Your budget is . . . what?

This is not an unusual response when our partners and supporters first hear about the amount of funding. We get a lot done with a fairly small amount of resources.

And while the economic crisis has left FosterClub under-resourced and stretched to maximum capacity, we are proud that we have been able to maintain — and in some cases increase — our services to young people in foster care.

In 2011, FosterClub’s new leadership began the development of a strategic plan that would bring in the resources the organization needs to fulfill the mission and sustain operations.

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IN 2010, FOSTERCLUB’S EXPENSES WERE $376,267

OVER $57,000 WAS PAID DIRECTLY TO YOUNG PEOPLE

8883 HOURS OF SERVICE CONVERTS TO A DOLLAR VALUE ($12 PER HOUR) OF $189,740* The estimated dollar value of volunteer time for 2010 is $21.36 per hour

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TOTAL SUPPORT

ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY

We’ve established a diverse assorment of funding streams.

Ninety one cents of every dollar goes to our programs.

32% TRAINING & EVENTS (fee for service) 4% SUBSCRIPTIONS (fee for service) 9% DONATIONS

91% PROGRAM SERVICES 8% MANAGEMENT & GENERAL 1% DEVELOPMENT

2% PRODUCT SALES

23% PUBLICATION SALES 9% GOVERNMENT GRANTS 21% ALL-STAR SPONSORSHIPS 28

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Property and equipment – net

2010

2009

27,321 11,998 3,680

17,111 25,652 6,720

Total assets

42,999

49,483

Liabilities and net assets Accounts payable Accrued payroll Notes payable

29,806 34,500 25,555

26,106 -17,000

Total liabilities

89,861

43,106

(50,542) 3,680

(343) 6,720

(46,862)

6,377

42,999

49,483

Net assets (accumulated deficit) Unrestricted net deficit Available for operations Investment in property and equipment Total net assets (accumulated deficit)

Total liabilities and net assets $

2010 2009 Revenues and other support Government grants and contracts 166,493 199,884 Grants and foundation support 38,021 69,633 Contributions 35,856 11,682 Product sales revenue 82,658 70,380 24,920 In-kind donations

Released from restriction

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Total revenues and other support 323,028 376,499

Expenses Program services 343,523 453,302 Supporting services Management and general 29,399 38,985 Fund-raising 3,345 4,475

Total expenses 376,267 496,762

Change in net assets (53,239) (120,263) Net assets, beginning of year 6,377 126,640 Net assets, end of year

2011 All-Stars Robert, Daniela, Ben, Dirian, and Robert

323,028 376,499

(46,862)

6,377

as of December 31,2010 (With Comparative Totals as of December 31,2009)

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The All-Stars from session B share some downtime at a maltshop in Seaside.

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