2008 Annual Report - Catholic Social Services Washtenaw County

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Addressing the causes and consequences of… “The first thing I remember thinking when I finally met my birth parents was that’s where I get my curly hair from. That’s where I get my big forehead…We were all sitting there—they were crying, I was crying and all I could think was, ‘oh my god, I finally look like somebody’”. Laura, CSSW adoptee, recalling her first meeting with birth family.” Addressing the causes and consequences of poverty, family chaos and violence and the problems brought on by age, mental illness, substance abuse, disability, and stress… Empowering individuals and families is inherent in everything Catholic Social Services stands for. We achieve our goal thanks to the professionalism of our staff as well as the dedication of our board members and their ability to work side by side with other community stakeholders to benefit those most in need. Because changing lives is what we do. Families Adoption and Post-Adoption • Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Emergency Food Program • Families First • Healthy Families Father Patrick Jackson House • Pregnancy Counseling Supervised Parenting/Exchange Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center (WCAC) 2008 Achievements Indicative of the tough economic times, the Emergency Food program experienced a 300 percent increase in the number of families served. Of that number, nearly 40 percent were connected with an outside resource for additional help Older Adults Adult Day Services ~ “The Oaks” ¨ Grandparents as Parents (GAP) ¨ Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers ¨ Medicare/Medicaid Assistance ¨ RSVP ¨ Tax Assistance 2008 Achievements With a network of support and educational services in place, there were no allegations of child abuse or neglect regarding GAP caregivers The Tax Assistance program helped low-income seniors obtain $322,000 in federal Economic Stimulus payments In the past year, RSVP volunteers saved Washtenaw County non-profit organizations an estimated $2.1 million in staff costs through more than 105,500 donated hours One hundred percent of the families receiving respite help through the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program reported they were very satisfied with quality of service they received Every older adult attending “The Oaks” increased their social interaction and participated in mentally stimulating activities BHS feedback surveys indicate that almost every client developed a high level of trust with their therapist, further reflected in the t 98 percent satisfaction rates In one year, the Adoption program doubled the number of completed placements to 13 Ninety-four percent of Healthy Families parents were connected with a primary doctor ensuring their children received regular check-ups and immunizations Eighty percent of the Father Pat’s mothers secured stable housing upon leaving the program, with 70 percent continuing their education Resulting from assertive community outreach, Pregnancy Counseling noted a significant increase in inquiries from expectant moms Eighty-five percent of the high-risk clients in the Families First program were continuing to keep their family intact at the one-year follow-up—exceeding the State of Michigan standard of 75 percent Non-custodial parents in the Supervised Parenting/Exchange program increased time with their children as a direct result of the program whereas 28 percent moved into a less-restrictive visitation arrangement “’The Oaks’ has been great for Syd. It’s created a structure and discipline to his day. And that’s tremendously important since it cuts down on his anxiety. He has stimulus here and people to talk to. I’m not the only face he sees.” Ruth, wife Alzheimer’s patient enrolled in “The Oaks” Adult Day Services. 1959 4 2009
…poverty, family chaos and violence… “Violence was my way of getting what I wanted. Now, I get it…ADA changed my life; it changed my core beliefs” Gary, Alternative to Domestic Aggression client Adults Alternatives to Domestic Aggression (ADA) ¨ Housing Support Services Intentional Communities of Washtenaw (ICW) Parish Outreach (We C.A.R.E.) ¨ Substance Abuse Treatment Working together, for the benefit of all… Collaborations and Partnerships 2008 Achievements More than 40 percent of those receiving Substance Abuse counseling successfully completed treatment and enrolled in a 12-step program The ICW program opened its first community at an Ann Arbor condominium complex, Summerfield Glen, providing housing and support services for adults with developmental disabilities Through the Diocesan Migrant Ministry Program, CSSW partners with local Catholic parishes to provide services for migrant workers at the DuRussel Potato Farm in Manchester Continuing its steady increase, 77 percent of Housing Support Services clients remained in their housing for two or more years, particularly impressive considering that this vulnerable population is at high risk of homelessness Ninety-seven percent of ADA clients credit the intense re-education as empowering them to stop their violent behavior, while fewer than four percent resorted to physical violence while enrolled in the program Blueprint for Aging The Blueprint for Aging includes representatives from dozens of public entities, private corporations and nonprofit organizations in Washtenaw County addressing the issues facing older adults. Based on community feedback, the Blueprint is focusing on transportation, respite care, marketing available resources, building trust between consumers and service providers, and educating government about the needs of seniors. In 2008, the coalition partnered with the University of Michigan School of Art and Design to present Aging with Attitude, a groundbreaking exhibit showcasing multi-media works that challenge prevailing perceptions of aging in America. Michigan Prison Re-entry Initiative (MPRI) A state-wide initiative, MPRI promotes the public safety by increasing the success rates of prisoners transitioning from being incarcerated to reentering the community. The mission of MPRI is to reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services and supervision developed with each prisoner from the time of their entry into prison through their release and reintegration into the community. “ICW helps to improve the quality of life because we coach on developing skills…We do this on a daily basis so the individuals we serve can become more self-sufficient. That’s very different from what you’ll find in group homes.” 1959 5 2009
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