2009 Annual Report
Center for Children & Families, Inc. The Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) is a private, nonprofit organization that has worked since 1969 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.
A Day at CCFI*
Holiday Open House
Norman Music Fest
A Day at CCFI*
Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective ” consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear. ” -Nelson Mandela *Not actual clients
A Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends, 2009 was a transformational year in the life of the Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI). Marked by the organization’s 40th anniversary, the year involved reflection, appreciation, celebration, and change. Reflection on the thousands of people who dedicated their time, talent and treasure to CCFI’s mission over the last 40 years, appreciation for our steadfast community supporters and partners, and celebration of the many ways children and parents have positively changed the course of their lives. CCFI also experienced change as it said goodbye and Godspeed to Linda Terrell as she completed her impactful tenure as executive director and took the fight for improving children’s lives to the Oklahoma State Capitol. I am filled with an immense amount of gratitude and humility as I follow Linda, Libba Smith, and the other leaders who have come before me. The shoes are large but the course is well-paved and I’m tremendously honored to be a part of CCFI’s journey. Amidst the reflection and change, 2009 was also a year of accomplishment! In 2009, CCFI served
1,595 children and parents and provided over 32,000 diapers and hundreds of cans of formula to more than 1,000 people. CCFI staff spent countless hours providing intensive clinical support, education, prevention, enrichment and advocacy services to children and families. The organization launched Bringing Up Babies – a program providing home visits and supportive services to parents of newborns and young children. An endowment was created and program outcomes were impressive. In 2009, 96% of the pregnant or parenting teens in the teen assistance program graduated from high school! I encourage you to read more about CCFI’s other accomplishments in this report. As I begin my tenure with CCFI, I am struck by the simple clarity of CCFI’s secret to success: the understanding that relationships matter most of all. Relationships shape who we are and what we become in life. CCFI’s services are grounded in the critical importance of quality relationships – particularly in the earliest years of children’s lives. CCFI’s future will continue to be bright as long as we hold fast to our fundamental belief in the importance of relationships and our shared quest to ensure that every boy and girl grows up safe, nurtured, and loved. Thank you for your shared commitment to CCFI’s mission and for your abundant love of children. Katie Fitzgerald, MSW Executive Director
2009 Staff
CCFI Staff Senior Staff
Katie Fitzgerald, MSW Executive Director
Marisol Palomino Program Specialist
Fran Roberson, LCSW, LMFT Clinical Director
Nandini Ponaka, MSW Program Specialist
Liz Biolley, MS Operations Director
Kelly Schlichting, MS Program Specialist
Erin Barnhart Resource Director
Chelsea Turner, MHR Program Specialist
Senior Program Staff
Support Staff
Holly Ferrell, MSW Senior Program Specialist
Rachelle Cook Data and Quality Assurance Manager
Jessica Hutchinson, MS Senior Program Specialist
April Dayton Senior Office Specialist
Cherie Miller, MHR Senior Program Specialist
Stacy Hawthorne Communications Specialist
Kelley G. Nedbalek, LCSW, IMH-IV Senior Program Specialist
Katherine Keith Business Manager
Stevie Skaggs, MHR Senior Program Specialist
Katy Schilthuis Resource Coordinator
Tiffany Wells, MS Senior Program Specialist
Program Group Leaders
Program Staff
Jon Brandon, MSW
Nathan Hickman Oklahoma Serves member
Jeremy Elledge, MSW
Angela Johnson, MHR Program Specialist
Kacey Bowen, LPC
Dana Graham, LCSW Jamie Johnson, MS
Andrea Kihega Oklahoma Serves Member
Vilynsia Montgomery, LPC
Caitlyn Morris Program Specialist
As of August 23, 2010
Renette Schmidtke, M Ed
Board of Directors
A Message
Officers
from the Board President
President Jennifer Newell Norman Police Department
Dear Friends, I am pleased to offer this annual report on the Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI). This agency was formed by committed leaders 40 years ago and the foundation was strengthened by former executive directors Libba Smith and Linda Terrell. In December 2009, the CCFI board of directors enthusiastically approved the selection of Katie Fitzgerald as the Center’s new executive director. In 2009, we continued to face one of the most significant economic downturns in recent history, and yet, due to our caring adult network of donors and the frugal leadership of our board of directors, CCFI has been able to maintain its current level of services to children and families. I have been impressed by the resolve and persistence of CCFI staff and volunteers to maintan CCFI’s momentum during this financially difficult year. The plight of many children and families in our community is heartrending. While we know poverty is not a direct cause
of child abuse and neglect, families with fewer resources, little support and higher stress levels are more at risk. Working with more than 1,500 children and family members in 2009, CCFI staff spent countless hours offering clinical support, intervention, prevention and education to these and other families. But there is more work to be done! In a state where more than 11,000 children suffer abuse and neglect each year, we know we cannot afford to lose ground when it comes to helping those who suffer most. As a community, we must strive with even greater passion to restore hope where it has been damaged by despair. We know we owe our accomplishments not only to our own hard work and tenacity, but also to our devoted supporters and partners who truly believe in the work we do and who share in our efforts. Your investment opens up worlds of opportunity in the lives of children! Thank you for your on-going support of CCFI and the children in our community. Sincerely, Jennifer Newell Board President
Vice President Mike Bumgarner Norman Regional Hospital Treasurer Betty London Community Volunteer Secretary Francine Gissy OKC Community College
Members Terry Boehrer
Cole & Reed, PC Tom Boyd University of Oklahoma Debby Burns Community Volunteer Jim Burns Community Volunteer Emily Clinton Oklahoma Arts Institute Pam Clinton Community Volunteer Gary Copeland University of Oklahoma Lisa Cox C.A.R.E. Mark Cox Enviro Group, LLC Sherry Davis Norman Pediatric Associates Lucinda Francis Moore Norman Technology Center
Mary Hatley Community Volunteer Donna Jackson Norman Pediatric Associates Kevin Kloesel National Weather Center Doug Lyle Norman Stamp and Seal Co. Jane Pennington Attorney Katy Powers Norman Regional Hospital Keith Reames Edward Jones Investment Tony Roath University of Oklahoma Courtney Tennent Fox and Fields Pediatrics JoAnn Terrell Metro Brokers of Oklahoma Glenda Thomas Community Volunteer Rose Wilderom Dillard Group Real Estate Sarah Williams Student
Ex-Officio Heidi Brandenburg Community Volunteer Joseph King Community Volunteer Dan Quinn Don Cies Real Estate
As of January 2010
2009 Accomplishments • Celebrated 40 years of service to children and families in Cleveland County and surrounding communities. • Established the Hope for Children endowment.
A Day at CCFI*
• Expanded Neighborhood Centers program to Irving and Longfellow Middle Schools. Of the elementary youth in Neighborhood Centers, 91% felt more positive about their identity, values, and social skills at the end of the program, which was also observed by 95% of these children’s parents.
1,595 Clients Assisted
• Ensured a consistent foster-care placement (zero placement disruptions) for all the children with abuse and neglect histories receiving Trauma Focused Services.
32,325 Diapers
• Launched Bringing Up Babies; an evidence-based home visitation program that provides weekly home visits to parents of newborns and young children. Twenty-five families (103 children and parents) received support, education, and developmental screenings. • 5 adoptions by foster-care parents of children receiving Trauma Focused Services. • 96% of the teens in the TeenAge Parenting Program, who were eligible for graduation, received their high school diplomas in 2009, a 63% higher rate than the national average. • 100% of the parents/caregivers receiving supervised visitation services demonstrated improvements in parent-child interactions and 70% of parents involved in Divorce Visitation Arbitration services reported an increase in their knowledge of child development and positive parenting practices. • 83% of the parents / caregivers receiving Child-Parent Relationship Therapy in the Parents Assistance Program demonstrated an improvement in parent-child interactions and 90% of parents / caregivers reported that they can now identify a healthy support system for themselves. Highlighted results from quarterly outcome results.
Programs and Services
*Not actual clients
CCFI spent 29,960 direct service hours with clients. Many of our clients use our services for six months to one year, and sometimes two to three years. This number represents the numbers of diapers, along with the hundreds of cans of baby formula, that were handed out to over 1,000 people that visited the agency’s diaper closet this year.
Clients Per Program Trauma Focused Services
11%
3%
6%
Bringing Up Babies
Teenage Parenting
20%
Parents Assistance
17%
Neighborhood Centers
43%
Divorce Visitation Abritration
Areas of Service Healing Child Abuse and Neglect CCFI’s work with children who have histories of abuse and/or neglect aims to enable children to lead healthy, productive lives. Cleveland County received over 3,000 reports of abuse and neglect during 2009 (OKDHS) and for over 40 years CCFI has provided services to help treat and prevent abuse and neglect in our community. Experiences of neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or emotional abuse can have devastating, long-term effects on a child’s development throughout his/ her lifetime. However, CCFI’s services help children and families overcome these negative experiences through therapy and support.
Trauma Focused Services
Provides therapy, education and support to children with histories of neglect and/or abuse, and their foster or adoptive caregivers through: • Child-Parent Relationship Therapy • Caregiver Support Group • Parent Education • Play Therapy • Music and Movement Children’s Therapy
Supporting and Educating Parents
Cultivating Neighborhood Connections
CCFI’s services enhance the knowledge and skills of parents and caregivers by equipping parents with a support network and positive parenting tools which ensure healthy growth and development for children through effective and nurturing parenting.
Neighborhood Centers
Bringing Up Babies
Educational home visitation program for expectant parents and parents of babies up to a year old.
Divorce Visitation Arbitration
Provides support and education for separated or divorced parents through classes, mediation, counseling, and supervised visits and exchanges.
In partnership with the City of Norman and Norman Public Schools, CCFI’s Neighborhood Centers provide family support and youth development services in middle and elementary schools immediately after school, during the evenings, and over the summer months. Family engagement and support services are designed to build social capital in the neighborhoods, to connect families to resources, and to connect children and youth with caring adults in their community. Youth development services involve high quality out-of-school time enrichment programs for children and youth.
Parents Assistance
Program focus on helping children build a positive sense of self, personal responsibility and social competencies, serve the community and practice leadership, and development healthy relationships with caring adults and peers.
TeenAge Parenting
Physical fitness, healthy snacks, drama, music, art, homework help, and skill-based activities and games are used to meet the unique needs of every child.
Provides support and education for families struggling day-to-day with abuse, neglect and other related issues through specialized classes and respite care. Supports pregnant or parenting teens by providing school-based peer-support groups, home visits, parent education classes, and need-based transportation.
Hope for Children
Volunteers
Endowment
Thank You!
CCFI volunteers come from all walks of life but have one thing in common: they want to improve the lives of children in our community. We appreciate our wonderful volunteers who help us carry out our work and we attribute much of our success to their efforts.
40th Anniversary Celebration
Every program and service CCFI offers relies and depends upon the goodwill and future planning of contributors. It is through gifts to the center’s endowment that we are able to create hopeful opportunities for local children and families well into the future.
There are several ways to get involved at CCFI. From working with children, to every day administrative tasks, to event help (i.e. Norman Music Festival). The volunteers are the backbone of this organization and every year we grow to appreciate them even more. Thank you for volunteering with CCFI and making a difference in the life of a child!
What is an Endowment? An endowment is a nonprofit agency’s savings for the future. The invested principal remains intact in perpetuity and the annual distributions provide additional financial resources to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to children and families.
429 Volunteers In 2009 CCFI saw a large increase in volunteers. Neighborhood Centers, Trauma Focused Services and administration received more volunteers than the previous year, and the rest of the programs maintained their previous year’s volunteer totals.
6,410 Hours
CCFI established the Hope for Children Endowment in 2009. The goal of the endowment is to stabilize operating funds in order to sustain programs and services offered to the children in our community.
What type of gifts can be made to the Hope for Children endowment?
Norman Music Fest
That’s nearly nine months of volunteer time that CCFI logged for 2009! And, every volunteer hour committed to CCFI equaled a $17.05 investment to the organization.
Cash gifts, real estate, planned gifts, life insurance, memorials and securities such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds can be accepted at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (www.occf.org) on behalf of the Hope for Children Endowment.
$109,285
Total value of the CCFI volunteers for 2009!
Volunteer Appreciation Event
Caring Adult Network A heartfelt thank you to all CCFI donors. Every financial donation, memorial, endowment contribution and in-kind gift are valued and crucial to the programs and services CCFI provides. In-Kind Donations Valued at $115,333 Total retail value of all the in-kind donations received in 2009. In-Kind donations consisted of diapers, formula, baby wipes, office supplies, etc. on the CCFI wish list. See the CCFI web site for an up-to-date wish list for children, families and CCFI staff.
Hands and Hearts
Champions (pledges of $1,000 or more for a minimum of five years) Anonymous Donors Rene’e and Jim Adair Von and James Adair Judson Ahern Belinda and David Armstrong Heather and Ed Baker Erin and Eric Barnhart Tracy and Trey Bates Jane and Ben Benedum Kris and Todd Booze Darlene and Charlie Bowline Adam Brandenburg Heidi Brandenburg John Harper Brandenburg Anne and Alan Brinkley Tina and Jack Burdett Debby and Larry Burns Judy and Jim Burns Sharri and Steve Clark Diane and Van Cline Pam and Gary Clinton Pat and Wallace Collins Dr. Lisa Connery Janet and Steve Corley Lisa Cox
Angela and Jack DeArmon, Jr. Dr. Brent and Jaquina Dobson Kit Peterson and Les Doty Lisa and Kelvin Droegemeier Sherri and David Durica Myra Elliott Linda and Scott Elliott Jim Evans Farzaneh Family Amy and Eric Fleske Jimmie Forister Fowler Holding Company G & G Development, L.L.C. Judith Garrett Gymboree Play & Music Melanie and Pat Hall Judy Hatfield Mandy and Doug Haws Pamela and Marc Heitz Amy and Michael Hobson Ideal Homes of Norman Drs. Donna and Rhett Jackson Sharon and Tom Johnson Denilyn and Jack Jordan Journey Church
Jeanne and Joseph King Tara and Kenny Koetter Rosamond M. Kuntz Debbie and Randy Laffoon LaReau and Associates Leslie and Tyler LaReau Dr. and Mrs. George LeVan Lisa and Chuck Long Judge and Mrs. Tom Lucas Georjana and Dr. Tim Mauldin Katrina and Ken McBride Jenna and Mike McIntosh Judy and Gene McKown Liz and Richard McKown Vernon McKown Linda and Keith Miller Lynne Miller Michael Miller Sassan Moghadam Janet and Monty Moore Dr. Jeremy and Holli Moore Kathy and Jeffrey Nees Jennifer Newell Becky and Roy Oliver Julianna and Kevin Osuna
Anna and Craig Parker Jama H. Pecore Lynn Pettyjohn Philip Boyle Foundation Teana Lewis and David Poarch Carol and Keith Reames Janet and Scott Richison Dr. Glen and Fran Roberson Dr. Joe and Jacci Rodgers Trudy and Don Sickles Libba Smith Drs. Katie Barwick-Snell and Daniel Snell Senator John and Beth Sparks Billie Spector Cherie and Bob Staples Norma and Bob Stephenson Maricha and Bob Thompson Dr. Randy and Suzanne Venk Patty and Charles Wadsack Ann and Rick Way Becky and Jason Willeford Jaci Williams Naila and Lee Williams Linda Terrell and David Wilson
Linda’s Goodbye
Holiday Open House
Caring Adult Network Thank you to our friends from area corporations, foundations and other organizations for belief in the CCFI mission.
Ambassadors ($10,000+) Bob Stoops Champions Foundation, Inc. Inasmuch Foundation James N. McCoy Foundation Kirkpatrick Family Fund Norman Public Schools: Tigerpalooza Philip Boyle Foundation Sarkeys Foundation Sue Wilson Charitable Fund: St.Thomas More University Parish United Way of Norman, Inc. The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Mentors ($5,000-$9,999) Oklahoma Bar Foundation University of Oklahoma: Integrated Business Core UPS Foundation, Inc.
Heroes ($2,001-$4,999)
Cervi Family Fund: Norman Community Foundation Ferguson Pontiac Management First Christian Church Hitachi Computer Products Hitachi Foundation
Nurturers ($1,001-$2,000) OEC Foundation, Inc. Oklahoma Department of Corrections Fundraiser Target Stores of Norman
Guardians ($501-$1,000)
Government Supporters
Advocates ($201-$500)
City of Norman Norman Public Schools District Attorneys Council Oklahoma Community Service Commission Oklahoma Department of Health Oklahoma Department of Human Services Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Davis Scoreboards Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation First Presbyterian Church First State Bank Memorial Presbyterian Church University of Oklahoma: Athletic Department University of Oklahoma: Organizational Staff Council
Protectors ($1-$200)
ACG Fund Advanced Concrete Surfaces, Ltd. Calvary Chapel of Norman, Inc. Brothers Eatery and Pub Disordered Eating Center of Central Oklahoma Don Cies Real Estate Full Circle Senior Adult Day Center Marcum’s Nursery McCammon Investments McConnell Builders McKinney Partnership Architects Metro Brokers of Oklahoma Native Roots Market Oak Leaf Meadows Homeowners Association Pfizer Foundation St. Joseph Womens Club University Optical, Inc. Waterford Group Charitable Foundation Weaver Insurance Agency, Inc., Harold Stockstill
Day of Caring
McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church Norman Rotary Club
children, then we don’t stand for much. ” If we don’t stand up for-Marian ” Wright Edelman
Linda’s Goodbye
Financial Information Agency Budget Trends $1,300,000
2009 2008 2007 2006
$1,200,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000
2006
2007
2008
$1,273,301 $1,254,787 $1,206,508 $1,058,487
40th Anniversary Celebration
2009
2009 Expenditures by Program (in thousands) A Day at the Capitol Trauma Focused Services Teenage Parenting Parents Assistance Neighborhood Centers Divorce Visitation Abritration Bringing Up Babies
$0
40th Anniversary Celebration $50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
Financial Information Revenue and Support
Temporarily Restricted
Unrestricted
Grants and Contracts
$
6,374
$
542,060
2009 Total $
2008 Total
548,434 $
458,475
Contributions
495,280
123,820
616,100
386,490
United Way
123,000
0
123,000
81,500
Program and Class Fees
1,133
30,520
31,653
Other Revenue
8,577
314
8,891
Grants and Contracts
In-Kind
6,125
109208
115,333
126,393
799,661
(799,661)
0
2009 Total: 38%
43%
Contributions Contributions
Program Fees/Other
42,146
United Way
4,733
Grants & and Cont Grants Contracts
Contributions
Net Assets Released From Restriction:
In-Kind
Satisfaction of Program and Time Restrictions Total Revenues
$
1,437,150
$
In-Kind In-Kind
0
(6,261) $ 1,443,411 $ 1,099,737
8%
8%
United WayWay United
Fees/Other Fees/O Program
3%
Expenses Program Expenses
Temporarily Restricted
Unrestricted $
1,029,949
$
2009 Total 0
$
2009Total:
2008 Total
1,029,949
$
1,019,660
General and Administrative Expenses
118,826
0
118,826
161,318
Fund-Raising Expenses
124,526
0
124,526
73,809
1,273,301
0
1,273,301
1,254,787
163,849
6,261
170,110
(155,050)
Interest
3,871
0
3,871
3,847
Loss on Investments
(137)
0
(137)
0
0
0
0
(91)
Write Off of Receivables
(60,481)
0
(60,481)
(4,031)
Prior Period Adjustment
8,000
0
8,000
0
Total Other Gains and Losses
(48,747)
0
(48,747)
(275)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
115,102
6,261
121,363
(155,325)
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
419,055
381,041
800,096
955,421
Total Expenses Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Before Other Gains and Losses
9% 14%
Other Gains and Losses:
Unrealized Loss on Investments
Net Assets, End of Year
$
534,157
$
387,302
$
921,459
$
800,096
77%
Programs General & Administrative Fund Raising
Programs Programs General Administration General & Administrative Fund Raising Fund-Raising
Assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
2009 Total
2008 Total
$
$
Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
224,560
Investments
$
26,678
251,238
192,272
561
0
561
547
Accounts Receivable
129,427
0
129,427
142,479
Pledges Receivable
190,217
0
190,217
209,068
3,058
0
3,058
2,972
Prepaid Expenses
0
0
0
920
Other Current Assets
0
0
0
151
547,823
26,678
547,501
548,409
0
360,624
360,624
283,985
97,557
0
97,557
97,557
(88,364)
0
(88,364)
(85,906)
9,193
360,624
369,817
295,636
Inventory
Total Current Assets
Noncurrent Assets: Pledges Receivable Property & Equipment Less: Accumulated Depreciation
Norman Music Fest
Total Noncurrent Assets
Total Assets
Liabilities and Net Assets
$
557,016
Unrestricted
$
387,302
Temporarily Restricted
$
944,318
2009 Total
$
844,045
2008 Total
Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable
$
584
$
0
$
584
$
4,151
Accrued Expenses
1,314
0
1,314
10,780
Total Current Liabilities
1,898
0
1,898
14,931
Liability for Compensated Absences
20,961
0
20,961
29,018
Total Noncurrent Assets
20,961
0
20.961
29,018
524,964
387,302
912,266
788,445
9,193
0
9,193
11,651
534,157
387,302
921,459
800,096
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Net Assets: Undesignated
NC: Kennedy Carnival
Net Investment in Property and Equipment Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$
557,016
$
387,302
$
944,318
$
844,045
Because every boy and girl deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved.
A Day at CCFI*
Neighborhood Centers
Norman Music Fest
Holiday Open House
thought the world was over, � Just when the caterpillar it became a butterfly. � -Anonymous
*Not actual clients
Center for Children and Families, Inc. 1151 East Main Street Norman, OK 73071 (405)364-1420 www.ccfinorman.org www.facebook.com/CCFInorman www.twitter.com/CCFIinNorman