2012 Annual Report - Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation

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OACAC PROGRAMS 8 FAMILY PLANNING OACAC Family Planning, a not-for-profit clinic, has provided the Ozarks with comprehensive family planning services since 1979. The primary funding source for the Family Planning program is a Federal Title X Department of Health and Human Services grant administered by the Missouri Family Health Council (MFHC) in Jefferson City, MO. Family planning is basic preventive health care for women of child-bearing age. The primary goal of the Title X program is ensuring access to confidential family planning services, including birth control, for millions of uninsured, underinsured and lowincome women at no cost or at a reduced cost. For many women, Title X serves as an entry point into the health care system, as well as a source of primary health care services. The high-quality reproductive health services provided by Title X have significantly reduced the rate of unintended pregnancy and lowered the rates of sexually transmitted diseases. Basic Family Planning services consist of the following: • Gynecological examinations and basic lab tests. • Breast and cervical cancer screenings. • Contraceptive counseling and supplies. • Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. • HIV testing and risk reduction counseling (at select locations). • Pregnancy testing. • General health screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes and anemia. • Community education and outreach. In order to provide quality services that are accessible and affordable to the over 5,350 patients seen each year at the OACAC Family Planning clinics, the Springfield office has sub-contractual agreements with Health Departments throughout the OACAC ten county service area and two clinics in adjoining counties. These agreements are vital to the viability of the program. Through the joint efforts of our program and the Health Departments, we are able to serve a large area of Southwest Missouri and help a lot of families with this important service. We believe this is the best way to utilize our Title X funding to the greatest capacity. Offices & Clinics Bolivar Mt. Vernon 417-326-7250 417-466-2201 Forsyth Galena 417-546-4725 417-357-6134 Greenfield Branson West 417-637-2345 417-272-0050 Hartville Cassville 417-741-7791 417-847-2114 Mountain Grove Monett 417-926-0009 417-354-8686 Lebanon Springfield 417-532-5100 417-864-3410 Program Year: March 31 - March 30 Funding Sources: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Missouri Family Health Council, Inc., Missouri Health Net, Patient Fees Guidelines: Fees are based on annual poverty guidelines for low levels and local circumstances for professional services Number of People Served in 2012: 5,350 Total visits: 8,000 Phone: 417-864-3410 Fax: 417-864-3416 “Like” OACAC Family Planning on Facebook
OACAC PROGRAMS FOSTER GRANDPARENTS The Foster Grandparent Program began at OACAC in 1972 and is a nationwide volunteer program for seniors. Seniors age 55 + offer one-on-one support to at-risk children and youth. A volunteer in the program does many of the things a grandparent would do with their own grandchildren. Playing, loving, laughing, and listening are experiences shared between Foster Grandparents and children. An estimated 70 Foster Grandparent Volunteers will serve in 14 counties in Southwest Missouri including Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster, Laclede, Wright, Douglas and Texas counties. They assist education and youth leaders with tutoring, therapy, developing motor skills and other classroom activities. The primary focus area of this project is to address intellectual disability, elementary education, and Head Start school preparedness. Foster Grandparents help youth with problem solving, learning to respect others, communication skills, the importance of good study habits and traditional academic skills. OACAC’s Foster Grandparent Program places 28 volunteers in 19 elementary schools that have been identified by the classroom teacher as needing assistance to improve their reading scores. Foster Grandparents will focus on reading and literacy skills using games, teacher-supplied worksheets, student reading and writing assignments. Teachers will work directly with Foster Grandparent volunteers to gauge the student’s progress. Three volunteer stations, Boys Ranch, Oakview State School, and Mashburn Learning Center have requested volunteers to serve as positive adult role models for 16 students in our area who have been identified as having special and/or exceptional needs in the area of social and emotional development. By comforting children, Foster Grandparents will be able to create an environment that provides the emotional support, companionship, and opportunities for socialization that at-risk children and youth cannot find at home. Foster Grandparents also provide school-based mentoring for youth ages 8 – 16. Foster Grandparents mentor youth with special or exceptional needs at The Boys and Girls Clubs in Greene County. Through inclass and after school assistance, Foster Grandparents mentors engage these youth one-on-one through activities/approaches including goal setting, homework assistance, and behavior management exercises. The Foster Grandparent program places 16 volunteers in Head Start classrooms to provide one-on-one assistance to 96 children identified as needing assistance with specific delays and/or disabilities. They assist with pre-reading skills, letter identification, number identification, colors, following directions, and various social skills. They use games, music, and art to reinforce concepts to improve school readiness. Summary of Needs Met by Foster Grandparent Volunteers Where Grandparents Serve • Public Elementary Schools • Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, Oakview State School and Mashburn Learning Center • The Boys and Girls Clubs • OACAC Head Start Classrooms How they will impact the children • 60 students showed improved academic performance in literacy and/or math through tutoring • 16 at-risk students were provided emotional support, companionship and socialization • 12 youth maintained a mentoring relationship with a Foster Grandparent for the full 9 month school year • 72 children in Head Start demonstrated gains in social and/or emotional development Benefits for Grandparent Volunteers • A nutritious meal each day • Annual physical exam • Accident/liability insurance • Orientation prior to volunteering, monthly in-service training and conferences • Fellowship through various activities including recognition trips and holiday parties Program Year: April 1 - March 31 Funding Sources: Corporation for National & Community Service Guidelines: Low-income seniors age 55+, 200% of the poverty guideline Phone: 417-864-3420 Fax: 417-864-3499 9
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