F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T / C E O - The Children's Home

F R O M T H E B O A R D C H A I R
Writing about the past year — in good years
— is much simpler. This past year has been
a good year for the Children’s Home and for
all those that we interact with.
First, of course, are the children. Hundreds
of children and their families have come to
us for help and support and we have been
there for them in a way that will positively affect them for the rest of their lives. We
provide a broad array of services — enabled by our strong, loyal, professional staff
who excel at what they do and who are committed to making a quality environment
for the children who know us. Last year we grew these services, for example, by
adding a day school program and increasing the number of foster homes and
clients. We also received a grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
that will let us fund an employee dedicated to adoptions under the Wendy’s
Wonderful Kids program.
Our Board of Directors played an active role in last years’ successes. Working with
Chip Houser, the CEO, and the other senior staff, we planned for and oversaw the
construction which has begun the modernization of our facility. You will certainly
notice the improved look of our campus as you drive in past the two new girls’
residences. Other improvements include the new parking lot and a refresh of our
main entrance area. The Board, in partnership with the Children’s Home staff,
completed a strategic plan and redid the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
statement — a strong indication that we are also modernizing our market view,
policies and procedures as we redo our campus.
From the community’s point of view, we continue to receive strong endorsement
from our state, county and local partners in that referrals remain solid and our
reputation is positive. We worked hard to grow our relationships with our sponsors
in the local community, and we are grateful to the excellent support we received
from the many friends we have including the Decker, Klee, Hoyt, Mee , Kresge and
Gaffney Foundations and other loyal individuals and corporations who actively
supported us all year. More locally, we have also worked hard to continue the
positive working relations with our neighbors as we move forward on our campus
modernization plans. And so we end
the year and begin the next one
— engaged, healthy and ready for the
challenges ahead. Thank you all who
are friends of the Children’s Home, who
have stood by us and helped to deliver
these excellent results.
— John Zimmerman
S T R A T E G I C P L A N …
STRATEGIC DIRECTION #1
A continuum of interconnected services that wraps seamlessly
around our clients.
ACTION PLAN #1
1.1 Develop A Service Culture That Builds Upon Client Strengths
To Achieve Long-Term Success
1.2 Enhance The Existing Continuum Of Care
1.3 Promote The Timely And Adequate Flow Of Information And
Resources
1.4 Improve Communication: “Make Sure The Right People Get
The Right Information At The Right Time To Do The Right
Thing”
STRATEGIC DIRECTION #2
Agency-wide philosophy toward treatment that addresses the
impact of trauma.
ACTION PLAN #2
2.1 Develop A Trauma-Sensitive Environment
2.2 Implement A Trauma Education Curriculum
2.3 Promote A Violence-Free Environment
STRATEGIC DIRECTION #3
Organizational development to align systems and resources with
quality outcomes.
ACTION PLAN #3
1.1 Establish An Agency-Wide System Of Standards For Defining
Success In Objective, Functional, And Measurable Terms For
Each Program And The Organization As A Whole
3.2 Research And Apply Best Practices To Address Current And
Emerging Client Needs
3.3 Ensure That Programs Have Adequate Resources To Achieve
Success
3.4 Establish A Stable, Qualified Workforce
3.5 Continuously Evaluate And Improve Organizational
Performance
STRATEGIC DIRECTION #4
Responsiveness to community needs to expand outreach,
resources, and partnerships.
ACTION PLAN #4
4.1 Assume A Leadership Position In Advocating For The Needs
Of Children, Families And Communities
4.2 Increase Community Participation In Program Planning,
Implementation, And Evaluation
4.3 Utilize Accreditations, Certifications & Licenses To
Demonstrate Excellence
4.4 Strengthen Public Relations, Marketing And External
Communication Efforts
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Safe Term Placement
❤ Emergency Shelter
❤ Diagnostic Center
❤ Haskins’ Non-Secure Detention
Facility
Community Based
❤ Therapeutic After-School
Program
❤ Family Support Program
❤ Day Treatment Program
❤ Day School Program
❤ Supervised Independent
Living Program
❤ Mother/Baby Supervised
Independent Living Program
❤ Detention Alternative
Reporting Team
❤ Wilderness Adventure Program
Residential Care
❤ Residential Treatment Center
❤ “Close to Home” Foster Care
Services
❤ Ardsley Road Group Home
❤ Adoption Program
❤ Boys’ Group Home
Services
❤ Specialized Education Program
❤ Spiritual Life
❤ Recreation Program
❤ Friendship and Mentoring
Volunteer Program
❤ Health Services
❤ Psychiatric Services
❤ Performance Improvement
❤ Staff Education and
Development
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Year Ended June 30, 2007
Public Support & Revenue
Thanks to strong community and public support
our revenues for the 2006 - 2007 year were sufficient
to meet the ever-growing needs of the children and
families in our care.
Expenses
Tuition
20%
SOURCES OF REVENUE
Office of
Mental Health
8%
Office of
Children &
Family
Services
53%
Direct
Contracts
11%
Program
Grants
2%
Contributions
6%
Program Services
* Salaries $ 7,416,785
* Fringe Benefits 2,353,518
* Purchased Services 1,567,299
* Activities 156,296
* Food 384,862
* Clothing 104,852
* Prescriptions 177,924
* Supplies 311,359
* Rent / Utilities / Maintenance 481,650
* Transportation 119,097
* Insurance 185,115
* Interest / Depreciation 284,478
13,543,235
Supporting Services 1,227,526
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 14,770,761
Supporting Services
8%
F I N A N C I A L R E S U L T S
Program Services
92%
Program
Care Days
Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,996
Residential Treatment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,670
Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,611
Therapeutic After School Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,538
Supervised Independent Living Program . . . . . . . . 5,552
Diagnostic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,544
Day Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,620
Day School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546
Ardsley Group Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,599
Boys’ Group Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,618
Haskins Non-Secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,380
Emergency Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,894
Family Support Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,791
Detention Alternative Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Wilderness Adventure Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87,917