Where Relationships Come First
Why Relationships Matter “Abuse and neglect literally changes the wiring of a child’s brain.”
– Dr. Jack Shonkoff, MD, Director of Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child
new neural connections are formed every second in the first few years of life based new are formed every on theneural qualityconnections of a child’s relationships. second in the first few years of life based on the quality of a child’s relationships.
Persistent and toxic stress early in life impairs the development of key areas of the brain and leads Persistent and toxic stressoutcomes early in lifeif impairs the to long-term negative left untreated. development of key areas of the brain and leads to long-term negative outcomes if left untreated.
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Relationships for young children are essential for this growth yet Relationships for young children only 5% of public investments in are essential for this growth yet children occur during these years. only 5% of public investments in children occur during these years.
Oklahoma: Just the Facts RD RD in the nation IN CHILD WELL-BEING1 in the nation IN CHILD WELL-BEING1 Oklahoma’s cases of abuse and neglect that occured Oklahoma’s cases abuse andcounties2 neglect that occured in Cleveland andofOklahoma during 2010: in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties2 during 2010:
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or more RISK FACTORS chance of developmental delays or more RISK FACTORS children experience chancewhen of developmental delays when children experience (e.g., poverty, caregiver mental illness, child abuse/neglect, single parenthood, low maternal (e.g., poverty,and caregiver mentaleducation). illness, child abuse/neglect, single parenthood, and low maternal education).
children under age 3 in Oklahoma have 25% ofthree or more of these factors.3 have children under age 3risk in Oklahoma 25% ofthree or more of these risk factors.3
Oklahoma’s grade from the National March of Dimes, as Oklahoma’s from the National March of Dimes, as nearly 50% grade all mothers giving birth receive inadequate nearly 50% prenatal care.all4 mothers giving birth receive inadequate prenatal care. 4
TH TH highest teen birth rate in the country.5 highest teen birth rate in the country.5
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of babies were born to single mothers in 2009.6 of babies were born to single mothers in 2009.6
Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2010 Kids Count Data Book National Center for Children in Poverty, Risk Calculator 3 March of Dimes, 2010 Premature Birth Report Card 1 2
OKDHS, 2010 County Profiles Center for Disease Control and Prevention 6 OKDHS, 2009 Annual Report 4 5
Children at the Center The Center for Children & Families, Inc. (CCFI) provides specialized services to children and families coping with abuse, neglect, divorce, teenage pregnancy, a lack of quality out-of-school opportunities, and other adverse or traumatic experiences.
Heal Children Children who have experienced child abuse, neglect, and/or other trauma find healing at CCFI. Therapeutic approaches are used with children and their biological, foster and/or adoptive parents to bring about healing and hope.
Empower Youth CCFI’s goal is for every child to have access to safe, enriching outof-school opportunities that support their social and emotional development, enrich their academic experiences, and help them realize their full potential in life. Services are offered to children, from ages 4-18, and their families.
Strengthen Families Families come in all shapes and sizes - each with a unique history of strengths and challenges. CCFI supports healthy parent/child relationships and parenting practices through individual and group services; home visits; supervised visits and exchanges; temporary foster care; and resource and referral services.
out-of-school time services were provided to 357 children and youth
clients received services clients received services
individual, family or child individual, family or child parent relationship parent relationship therapeutic services provided therapeutic services provided
90% 90% of children of children
demonstrated demonstrated improved behavior improved behavior
6,000 6,000 out-of-schooltime time out-of-school
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services were wereprovided providedtoto services 357 children andyouth youth 357 children and
of the the parents parentsofofchildren childreninin 84% ofNeighborhood NeighborhoodCenters Centers
reported an increase increaseininself-esteem, self-esteem, reported seeing seeing an responsibility, peaceful conflict resolution and responsibility, peaceful conflict resolution , ,and the ability to resist peer peerpressure. pressure.
parent education and parent support support services taught taught parents, parents, including teens, about about child development and positve child positve parenting practices.
} 98% of teen teen parents, parents, eligible of eligible for forgraduation, graduation,
reported seeing an increase in self-esteem, responsibility, peaceful conflict resolution , and the ability to resist peer pressure.
1,500 parent education and support services taught parents, including teens, about child development and positve parenting practices.
98% of teen parents, eligible for graduation, graduated High School. Compared to a national average of 40%.
370 supervised visits and exchanges supported healthy relationships between divorcing parents and their children.
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three-out-of-five parents demonstrated improved parent-child interactions
31,000 diapers, hundreds of cans of formula, baby wipes and books were provided to over 1,000 local parents.
By the Numbers * Expenses
Revenue 34%
83%
5% 2%
7%
9%
10%
50% Gov. Grants and Contracts Contributions United Way In-Kind Fees/Other
Total Revenues
$ $ $ $ $
513,129 768,603 131,500 181,963 134,592
$ 1,529,787
Gifts In-Kind
Programs Administrative Fundraising
$ 1,031,340 $ 80,959 $ 123,499
Total Expenses $ 1,235,798* 2010 revenue exceeded expenses due to award of three-year foundation grant. *
Value of Our Volunteers
Over 380 Volunteers
Total retail value of
$128,708
contributed 7,409 total hours
A $158,256 Value to the organization
Based on 2010 audited financial statements. For complete audited financial statements, please visit www.ccfinorman.org.
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Dollar for Dollar a safe environment at the Center for a child to transition between $50 provides high conflict divorcing parents. one hour of therapy for a child who has experienced significant $100 provides abuse or neglect. eight parenting support and educational sessions for at-risk $500 provides moms and dads. a semester of out-of-school enrichment activities for a child from $1,000 provides a low income neighborhood.
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Thank you for your 5-year pledge of support to ccfi! Champions as of July 1, 2011. For a list of all donors visit www.ccfinorman.org.
To improve the lives of children through partnerships with families and communities because every boy and girL deserves to grow up safe, nurtured, and loved. Board of Directors OFFICERS Emily Clinton, President Jennifer Newell, Past President Kevin Kloesel, Vice President Mary Hatley, Treasurer Francine Gissy, Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS Mehdi Azimi Deidra Peters Debby Burns Katy Powers Jim Burns Sharon Rentzel Bridget Childers Tony Roath Steve Clark Julie Sondag Lisa Cox Kate Stanton Mark Cox Evan Taylor Sherry Davis Glenda Thomas Tommy Fazendin Sarah Williams Lucinda Francis EX-OFFICIO Joan Johnson Heidi Brandenburg Doug Lyle Joseph King Payam Nael Dan Quinn As of September 2011
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Katie Fitzgerald
www.ccfinorman.org Healing Children. Empowering Youth. Strengthening Families. The Center for Children & Families, Inc. (CCFI) is a United Way of Norman partner agency.