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FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
OUR MESSAGEWe believe
everyone deserves the highest quality
of life possible.
OUR MISSIONFamily Service Agency exists
to strengthen individuals and communities
through healing, mentoring and social engagement.
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Everyone strives to affect change in one way or another. For Family Service Agency, we believe in making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
The success of our efforts is shown by our impact on the individuals, families and communities we serve through our four programs: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Center for Counseling, Children’s Advocacy Center and Senior Services.
This past year, as an agency, we have looked beyond our program performance and program activities, and focused on that impact. For some of our clients, we found this impact by Family Service Agency was far more than a “positive difference.” It was positively life changing! Over the next few pages, reflect back with us on a few of those amazing stories from 2014.
We hope you find this report informative and continue to support FSA as we strive to find new and necessary ways to make a positive difference with the youth, families, individuals and older adults of DeKalb County.
Sincerely,
David C. MillerExecutive Director
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS, WE’VE BEEN ABLE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE
IN 2014 FOR MORE THAN 2,000 OF OUR AREA FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND CHILDREN!
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER:
187MATCHED KIDS
CENTER FOR COUNSELING:
735COUNSELED RESIDENTS
CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER:
216ADVOCATED CHILDREN
SENIOR SERVICES:
1,497SENIORS VISITED PER MONTH
SUCCESSES OF THE YEAR
SUCCESS STORYAfter a child’s disclosure of abuse by another family member, the parents all but fell apart. Neither of them could keep a job, both felt guilt and suffered from depression. CAC intervened and facilitated healing in this family, not only for the children, but for the parents as well. The mother shared that after receiving help, her and her husband decided it was time to also help themselves. They are both gainfully employed and the kids are doing well.
WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD THAT HAS BEEN ABUSED DESERVES A SAFE PLACE TO BE HEARD.The Children’s Advocacy Center is here to be a voice for children. We assist and coordinate the necessary processes for families who have experienced abuse and help start the healing for victims and families. An experience like this can cause families to crumble, but with our help they can survive.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
FACTSClients of Children’s Advocacy Center range in age from 0-17, with 60-75% disclosing abuse during the one-time forensic interview. It is found that 90% of the offenders are biologically related to the child, and most of those being a parent, stepparent, or another relative that lives in the home.
QUICKSTATS62% WERE INVOLVED IN SEXUAL ABUSE CASES
38% WERE NOT OLD ENOUGH TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN
90% KNEW THEIR PERPETRATOR
Resource: National Children’s Alliance data
FACTSYouth matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister are generally more confident, have greater self-esteem, are less likely to do drugs or drink alcohol, have greater academic success, and get along better with family and friends.
QUICKSTAT
SUCCESS STORYA mother enrolled her son into the program as a young child who was struggling in school. The Little Brother did not have luck making friends and did not have a positive male influence in his life. He was matched with a young adult who had a family at home of his own and they started meeting on a weekly basis. His Big mentored him successfully through life for many years, leading his Little out of his shell and into involvement with clubs at school.
When the Little experienced a domestic violence situation while his biological father was temporarily back in the picture, his Big was the first person he called for help. They have an unbreakable friendship.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES SOMEONE THAT BELIEVES IN THEM.At every phase of life, we have an opportunity to influence and impact youth of the next generation. Big Brothers Big Sisters continues to mentor kids for success. Through the encouragement, strong expectations and positive reinforcement provided in a healthy friendship, youth can mature and thrive.
FACTS: AVERAGE LITTLE
OF KIDS ENROLLING SAY THEY DON’T HAVE SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO.50%
SUCCESS STORYIt began with the stubborn reluctance of a 9 year old not interested in receiving counseling. Through visiting each week, she gained awareness of repressed issues that were causing her to be socially awkward. Recognizing how she was interpreting her trauma and projecting it outwardly, this talented youth had a change of heart and has now even become a support group leader.
SUCCESS STORYA senior client contacted FSA to seek counseling services due to depression and the ineffectiveness of her anti-depressants. The client had a difficult, tense and resentful living situation, which made her feel hopeless and that her life was without meaning. She was transitioned to in-home counseling services due to her declining emotional state.
We assisted in rebuilding her support systems, improving her perceptions of her life and providing emotional support. She is now experiencing a happy and fulfilling life never thought possible: interacting with peers, participating in group activities, reconnecting with old friends and volunteering.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING
QUICKSTAT
18%
OF ADULTS SUFFERED FROM ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PTSD OR ANOTHER CHALLENGE TO THEIR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE SUPPORTED IN MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES.Clients who need help in life’s journey range in age from youth to older adults in our Center for Counseling program. We see clients across a wide spectrum of ages, life situations, and emotional difficulties, utilizing the therapy method best suited for their needs.
IN 2012, MORE THAN
FACTSThe average age of those who attend the activity centers is 75 years old. Most of the participants are widowed, live alone, have low to moderate income levels and the majority of the attendees are women. All of our attendees are independent; however, many of our seniors have infirmities such as poor vision, needing the use of a walker or wheelchair, or have other mobility issues.
QUICKSTAT374 AVERAGE WEEKLY
VISITS TO OUR SENIOR CENTERS
SUCCESS STORYOne couple, who felt isolated, found the Senior Center a welcoming place full of activity and new friends. Now they attend regularly and both their physical and emotional health has improved.
TESTIMONIALIf we didn’t have the Senior Center to come to daily, we would be stuck at home staring at the four walls and nothing to do. We have met many new friends who have been a great support system. Our son is moving out of state with our grandchildren and it is hard on us. We know that we can rely on the friends and the staff at the Senior Center for help if we ever need anything that our son used to do for us.
Our doctor says it is important for us to remain active and he is happy that we go to the center daily instead of never getting out of the house. The Wii Bowling League keeps us quite active too!
SENIOR SERVICES
WE BELIEVE EVERY SENIOR DESERVES TO BE INDEPENDENT, SAFE, AND LIVE WITH DIGNITY.The Senior Services program is a support system focused on promoting wellness and independence in our growing elderly population. We continually provide a comprehensive program of physical and mental stimulation, health education, recreation, and socialization that reinforces each participant’s dignity and self-worth.
TOTALINCOME$1,130,579
TOTALEXPENSE$1,137,195
YEAR IN REVIEW
OUTLINE PLANS FOR FUTUREAs we look to the past, we must also look to the future. Family Service Agency’s forward thinking and looking incorporates strategic goals that were set forth through the agency’s strategic planning.
We will be working with the DeKalb County Judicial System to provide the Neutral Exchange Program. This service provides parents going through a difficult separation or divorce the ability
PS – DON’T FORGET TO SHARE THIS POSITIVE NEWS WITH A FRIEND!
to have their court ordered visitation exchanges facilitated in a peaceful and neutral manner by a qualified third-party.
As we continue to define our impact by exemplifying our values and core purpose in the communities we serve, Family Service Agency also ensures the highest quality and most efficient services as a leader in cooperation, collaboration, and partnership.
UNITED WAY/COMMUNITY
FUNDS
2.22%
$25,119
PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE
12.44%
$140,601
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
26.51%
$299,769
IN-KIND RENT
19.01%
$214,856
DIRECT PUBLIC
SUPPORT
39.82%
$450,154
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
15.70% $178,538
CENTER FOR COUNSELING
29.12% $331,130
SENIOR SERVICES
37.64% $428,043
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY
17.54% $199,483
SENIOR SERVICES CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
CENTER FOR COUNSELING
GOVERNMENT
DIRECT PUBLIC SUPPORT
PROGRAM SERVICE UNITED WAY COMMUNITY FUNDS
IN-KIND RENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
John Spinoso Chair
Rose Treml Immediate Past Chair, Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
David Miller Secretary, Family Service Agency
Tom Sullivan Treasurer, National Bank & Trust
David Miller Executive Director
Tynisha Clegg Operations Director
Erin Tamms Development Director
Courtney Denison Big Brothers Big Sisters Director
Laura Nolan Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Manager
Holly Peifer Children’s Advocacy Center Director
Leticia Gomez DelaCasa Children’s Advocacy Center, Program Coordinator & Clinician
Family Service Agency exists to strengthen people and communities through healing, mentoring, and social engagement
Bette Chilton Kishwaukee College
Micki Chulick
Brad Copple KishHealth System
Gary Evans Castle Bank
Yvonne Johnson
Kerri Phalp Center for Counseling Director
Dan Klein Center for Counseling Clinical Supervisor
Monique Heilemeier Center for Counseling Clinician
Rebecca Kalomiris Center for Counseling Clinician
Paul Legler Center for Counseling Clinician
Micki Miller Center for Counseling Clinician
Megan Schultz Center for Counseling Clinician
Diana King Senior Services Program Manager
Thora Cliffe Senior Service Center Program Assistant
Marcia Huber Senior Service Center Program Assistant
Marlee Piskorowski Senior Service Center Program Assistant
Jane Siciliano Senior Service Center Program Assistant
Kristen Cobern Office Manager
Alexandra Garkey Bookkeeping Assistant
Karen Orser Daytime Receptionist
Arie Musil Evening Receptionist
Suzanne JudayKaren Pletsch Shaw Media
Richard Schmack DeKalb County Government
Christian Spears Northern Illinois University
Carolyn Tobinson Ace Hardware