Winter 2006 - ACH Child and Family Services

Winter 2006
Morris Family Home Welcomes Its First Children
The Morris Family Home welcomed its first children in August 2006 and was dedicated on September
14, 2006. The Morris Foundation – dedicated to helping children who lack the early developmental
resources that prepare them to live full, productive lives – made a significant gift to the Building Hope
Capital Campaign to ensure the construction of the second family home on the Wedgwood campus.
The generosity of the Morris Foundation was honored through the naming of this family home.
The Building Hope Capital Campaign has facilitated the construction of three new homes and one
support building for the clients served by the Residential Group Care program of All Church Home
for Children. These new homes are located in a suburban area of southwest Fort Worth and provide a
family-like, neighborhood setting, ideal for children without significant behavior problems.
To date, All Church Home has built and opened the Amon G. Carter and Morris Family Homes and
12 children are now calling them home. One child remarked, “It’s so great to not have to get off the
school bus at a place that has a big sign out front.”
All Church Home is also very
excited to announce that the
M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Family
Home will welcome its first
children before the Christmas
2006 holidays. The M.S. Doss
Foundation has generously
underwritten the construction
of the third family home on
the Wedgwood campus.
Opening festivities for this
In This Issue:
new home will be held
• Morris Family Home Opens
on December 9, 2006.
• Emergency Shelter Moves
to its New Home
• ACH Opens Cleburne Office
• Hoot ‘n Holler 5 –
A Rollicking Good Time!
• ACH Gets Cooking with Jon Bonnell
• Charity Golf Tournament a Hole-in-One!
• Graduates Honored at Banquet
• 2007 YCPTI Schedule
• And Much, Much More...
Morris Family Home
Thanks to the generosity of many supporters, 28 children will have a place to call
home on the Wedgwood campus by the end of this year.
With $250,000 remaining to be raised to complete the $4.7 million capital
campaign project, the final facility – the Waggoner Family Center – is
currently under construction and will open in Spring 2007. At that time,
All Church Home will host a big celebration and dedication for the entire
Wedgwood campus.
Help Us Reach
Our Goal!
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation
issued All Church Home a challenge grant
in the amount of $250,000 with the goal of
raising $4.45 million by December 31, 2006.
Sue Chalk, David Elsey, Linda Morris, Bob Crow, and John
Allen Chalk celebrate the opening of the Morris Family Home.
Goal – $4.7 Million
J.E. and L.E. Mabee
Foundation
$250,000
$4.45 Million
LEFT
TO
RAISE
By
December 31, 2006
$4.2 Million
Lezlie Monteleone, Joe Monteleone, Wayne Carson,
Renae Uhr, and William Uhr, Jr. gather at the
Morris Family Home dedication.
Wesley Allbright, Morris Family Home Youth Care Worker,
shares the children’s delight to be living in their new
family home. Pictured: John Allen Chalk, Janis Brous,
and Wesley Allbright
As of
November
2006
As of November 1, 2006, $4.2 million of the
capital campaign project has been raised.
To complete all of the goals of the Building
Hope Campaign, $250,000 is still needed.
To learn more about the Building Hope
Capital Campaign, or to schedule a tour
of the Wedgwood campus, please contact
Barbara Clark-Galupi, Vice President
of Marketing and Development at
[email protected] or 817.886.7102.
Our sincerest appreciation to the following individuals, corporations and organizations
for their generous contributions to the Building Hope Capital Campaign.
Planners ($500,000 plus)
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust,
Bank of America trustee
M.S. Doss Foundation
Sid W. Richardson Foundation
The Morris Foundation
Engineers ($100,000 - $249,999)
BNSF Railway Company
Burlington Resources Foundation
Sue and John Allen Chalk
Garvey Texas Foundation
Thomas M., Helen McKee
& John P. Ryan Foundation
Contractors ($50,000 - $99,999)
Anonymous
Stan and Ann Graner
Mr. and Mrs. Burl Hulsey
Mr. C.W. Stocker III
William E. Scott Foundation
Foremen ($25,000 - $49,000)
Karen and Jim Barlow
Virginia and Paul Dorman
Gregory A. & Laura E. Bird Foundation
Lowe Foundation
Betsy and George W. Pepper
Pier 1 Imports and Pier 1 Kids
The William S. Davis Family Foundation
Carpenters ($10,000 - $24,999)
Margaret Wall Augustat
Ms. Lou Ann Blaylock
Vernon and Nancy Bryant
Ms. Karen C. Corallo
David E. Bloxom, Sr. Foundation
Frances C. and William P. Smallwood
Foundation
Cindy and Mark Milrany-Freese
and Nichols, Inc.
W.K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation
in honor of Marguerite Cantey Hogsett
Stan and Jean Harrell
Janet and Bob Judd
Robert and Priscilla Lovett
Nat and Lynn O’Day
Anne and Henry B. Paup
Rebecca L. Pigott
RadioShack Corporation
William & Catherine Bryce Memorial Fund
Inspectors ($5,000 - $9,999)
Suzanne Burt
Wayne and Vickie Carson
Barbara Clark and Charlie Galupi
Mattie Peterson Compton
Bob and Betty Crow Family Fund
Lindy Pitcock Eubank
Bill Ford-Chalk, Cullum & Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Garrett
Randy and Alison Hale
John and Susan Hotard
Mary Ann and Byron Keil
Mr. and Mrs. Don Kirk
Cindy and Craig Level
Nancy and John Snyder Foundation
Richard and Gayle O’Neal
Betty J. Sanders
Buzz Fence - Eric and Denise Schrader
Frank and Eleanor Sherwood
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sloane
Mack Ed and Sharon Swindle
Electricians (up to $4,999)
Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Auld
Jane and John Avila
Julia Bloxom
Dr. and Mrs. William Bonnell
Roxanne Jenkins Boyd
Mr. James O. Branch in memory of Mrs.
Mary Branch
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brous
Rush A. Carter
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Carver
Mr. and Mrs. Quintin Cassady
Ms. Melisa Caston
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Christie
Jerry and Lois Collins
Mrs. Mark Creighton
David and Wendy Crowley
Mark and Sherrie Cyrier
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Dillehay
Dr. G.F. Dominiak
Mrs. Kay Dickson Farman
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Farmer
Jill Fortney Productions, Inc.
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Mark and Missy Gale
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Garcia
Anonymous
Paula Good
Mr. Steven J. Gordon
Mr. Tolbert Greenwood
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hanley
Ms. Sheryl Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford R. Hester
Carolyn Cox Howard
Kaylie James & Ricky James
Missy and George Johns
Mike Johnston
Annette and John Keller
Ken & Martha Bruner Foundation
Ronald and Sandra Kennedy
William and Melissa Kirtley
Mr. and Mrs. David Kochr
Mr. and Mrs. Howell Mann
Mike and Kristen McClure
Mr. and Mrs. Walter McConathy
Mr. and Mrs. Ken McWilliams
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt J. Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Myers
North Texas Steel Company, Inc.
Mr. Jimmy Owen
Toby and Erin Owen
Ms. Mary Palko
Mr. and Mrs. James V. Parrish
Ms. Diane Parrotta
Mrs. Marilyn Proctor
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Quisenberry
Mary Stewart Ramsey Family
Charitable Fund
Jack and Glenda Rattikin
Ms. Susie Reyes
Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Co.
Ms. Dorothy Rhea
Bill and Susan Rose
Ms. Betty Ann Schunk
Liz and Rob Sisk
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Smith
Texas Youth Development Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson
Susie and Dr. Daniel Tonymon
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Tucker
Mrs. Beverly B. Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Mac Whatley
Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer, LLP
Mr. Brian J. Willett
Gifts in Kind
Roxanne Jenkins Boyd
Buzz Fence
Sue and John Allen Chalk
Linda and Lee F. Christie
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Clem
Mrs. Doris Dinkins
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fontenot
Fort Worth Lawn Sprinkler
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
John and Susan Hotard
Carolyn Cox Howard
Janet and Bob Judd
Annette and John Keller
Ronald and Sandra Kennedy
Kiwanis Club Southwest Fort Worth
Lawson Associates, Inc.
Linbeck
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt J. Meyer
Pier 1 Imports and Pier 1 Kids
Rebecca L. Pigott
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Riddle
Robb and Eunice Rutledge
Liz and Rob Sisk
Skinner Nurseries
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert R. Spence
Tarken Builders
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson
Susie and Dr. Daniel Tonymon
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Tucker
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Vann
World Factory
This listing represents contributions as of November 1, 2006. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listing. If an error
has occurred, please accept our sincerest apologies and contact Barbara Clark-Galupi at 817.886.7102 to inform us of our mistake.
Emergency Youth Shelter Moves to New Home
On June 19, the Emergency Youth Shelter, the Bridge, relocated from the Broadway campus to the Summit campus. ACH
held an open house for the shelter on June 22 for related service organizations, stakeholders, the ACH board of directors, and
volunteers.
The Emergency Youth Shelter is the only shelter open to homeless and runaway youth in Tarrant County and is a key gateway to the complete continuum of services offered by All Church Home. The Emergency Youth Shelter offers homeless and
runaway youth, ages 10-17, emergency housing and care while ACH staff works to reunite them with their families or find
safe and meaningful alternative living arrangements. This program served 228 youth in 2005.
The Emergency Youth Shelter, which became part of ACH in October 2005, had previously operated in the historic Monnig home. The three-story building posed challenges for effectively supervising this population of youth, and the age of the
structure, coupled with anticipated costs of future maintenance, led to the decision to move the program. By relocating to the
Summit campus, the shelter maintains its 16-bed capacity, but has more flexibility in the number of girls or boys the program
can accommodate. Youth staying in the shelter also benefit from the proximity and support of the other residential programs
already located on the Summit campus.
Carolyn Howard, Wayne Carson,
Eleanor Sherwood, and Gayle Miller
Stan Graner, Jeanette Reynolds,
and Ann Graner
Preston Geren, Wayne Carson,
and Elbert Spence
Family Regains Self-Sufficiency
The Families Together program’s most recent success story is Tina and her children, Chrystal, William, and Brian. Families
Together is a voluntary, transitional housing program for single parents and their children who have faced a sudden crisis
in their lives that has led to homelessness. The program allows the family to stay together while working through the crisis.
Families Together works with families to obtain self-sufficiency within six to nine months by providing assistance with
obtaining housing, employment, transportation, specific needs of the children, and personal goals of the parent.
Tina and her family previously lived in Louisiana where she and her family fled domestic violence. Upon coming to Texas, she
and her children found a place to stay in a domestic violence shelter. Tina found that although the shelter provided a place for
her family to stay, she wanted a more stable environment for her children as well as a place where she could find employment
that would adequately support her family. Tina found out about Families Together and went through the process to move
her family to the program. Staff observed Tina to be a positive role model in the group home by completing her household
responsibilities as well as working on her goals. Tina’s daughter found employment on the weekends and used some of her
earnings to help out her mother with things such as gas for their van.
Tina made tremendous strides to reach self-sufficiency while in the program. She immediately began seeking employment,
which she quickly found as a Certified Nursing Assistant. One barrier for Tina was the condition of her car. Families Together
was able to assist Tina with the needed repairs in order for her to safely transport herself and her family. While in the program,
Tina utilized the supportive services provided and regularly added to her savings account. Congratulations, Tina!
Jan Carter is the new program manager for the Families Together program. Jan and her program staff, Sharon Tullis and
Shirley Gregory, continue to provide quality services to the families in the program. Sharon and Shirley now spend the night
in the group home during their shift to help current and new families feel more at ease knowing that someone is there should
they need them.
ACH Opens New Office in Johnson County
All Church Home for Children held a ribbon-cutting and open house at its new Johnson County office at 108 North Pendell,
Cleburne, Texas 76033, on September 22. Representatives of related service organizations, community leaders, and ACH
staff attended the festivities.
Participating in the ribbon-cutting were Cathy Marchel, president of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber’s
Goodwill Ambassadors, “Red Coats,” and Wayne Carson. Over twenty representatives from local businesses and civic organizations, and community leaders, including City of Cleburne Councilmember, Robert Force, turned out to welcome ACH
and offer their support.
The Johnson County office was formerly operated by the Bridge Youth and Family Services
at the Huguley Psychotherapy Clinic at 214-C
North Caddo in Cleburne. In October 2005,
ACH assumed the operations of the Bridge
Youth and Family Services. Services continue
as before in ACH’s new Johnson County office
on North Pendell. In addition, Johnson County
clients can now access the other services offered by ACH in Tarrant County, such as the
Emergency Youth Shelter, Residential Group
Care, and Behavioral Group Care.
ACH’s Johnson County office offers counseling, Tuesday evening family workshops, the up- Cleburne Chamber of Commerce representatives and All Church Home
for Children employees at ribbon-cutting ceremony for ACH’s new office in
coming First Offenders Program (scheduled for
Johnson County.
Monday evenings), and the S.T.A.R. (Services
to At Risk Youth) program. Funded by the
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, S.T.A.R. is a home and community-based program designed to preserve
families by addressing runaway, truancy and delinquent behaviors and family conflict. The Johnson County office served 221
youth during the first nine months of this year. Walk-in hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m., and Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Consultation at other times is by appointment. For more information, contact
the Johnson County office at 817.556.2841.
Kid’s Team Brings Help to Families in Crisis
Every county in the state of Texas has a Community Resource Coordination Group
(CRCG). In Tarrant County, they are known as the “Kid’s Team” CRCG, serving all
children, ages 0-22, in the county. Allison Giles, an employee of All Church Home
for Children, is now the Tarrant County CRCG Coordinator.
CRCG is available for families with children who have special needs that can be
met only through interagency coordination and cooperation. These cases are referred to the coordinator to determine if a CRCG staffing would be appropriate
to help the family. The Tarrant County CRCG includes representatives from All
Church Home, Lena Pope Home, Cal Farley Boys Ranch, ECI, Juvenile Services,
CPS, Community Solutions, Catholic Charities, FWISD, TCADA, MHMR, Cook
Children’s Psychiatric, the Excel Center, and the Parenting Center. These agencies
work together on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month to coordinate
resources and efforts to help families in crisis due to the special needs of their children. If you need to refer a case to CRCG, or just want to learn more about it, call
Allison Giles at 817.886.7177.
Hoot ‘n Holler 5: “Play It Again Sam!”
Hoot ‘n Holler 5: Play It Again Sam raised more than $115,000 to support
the residential programs of All Church Home for Children.This event, held
on November 9, 2006 at Reata Restaurant, filled more than 280 seats for a
scrumptious meal that was followed by an exceptionally funny performance by
the local improv group, Four Day Weekend.
All Church Home is privileged to have had the leadership of Honorary Chairs,
Sue and John Allen Chalk, Sr. and Event Co-Chairs, Janis and Sam Brous
and Tera and Richard Garvey. Thank you all for your efforts in providing a
spectacular event.
Thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Hal Jay, WBAP Radio Host.
Thanks to the Hoot ‘n Holler 5 Event Sponsors
GIGGLERS
Sue and John Allen Chalk, Sr.
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust,
Bank of America Trustee
The Leo Potishman Foundation,
Bank One Trust Company, N.A., Trustee
COMEDIANS
Kimberly and Glenn Darden
with Joanie and Toby Darden
Jean and Stan Harrell
Lawson Associates, Inc.
Lou and Nick Martin
Quicksilver Resources, Inc.
QuikTrip Corporation
JOKERS
Judy and Jerry Cagle
Hartman, Leito & Bolt, LLP
Pier 1 Imports
Walsh Foundation
Web Maddox Trust,
JP Morgan Chase Bank, Trustee
Janis and Sam Brous
HUMORISTS
Alcon
Laura and Greg Bird
Janie and Steve Christie
Julie and Glenn Davidson
Monique and Doug Decker
Futurenet Solutions, Inc.
Tera and Richard Garvey
Colleen and Preston Geren
Glazer’s Wholesale Drug Co., Inc.
Gary and Judy Havener
Law Offices of Henry B. Paup
& Associates
McCaslin & Company, LLP
Susan and Jeff Miller
Lou Ann Blaylock and
Jean & John Roach
Scott Dennett Construction, LC
Sheila and Bill Uhr
Virtuoso, Ltd.
Karen W. Watkins
The Westover Group
Richard and Tera Garvey
Hoot ‘n Holler 5 Event Committee
Thanks to the Hoot ‘n Holler 5
Event Committee
Janis and Sam Brous
Tera and Richard Garvey
Event Chairs
Sue and John Allen Chalk, Sr.
Honorary Chairs
Event Committee
Kathy and Brad Baker
Laura and Greg Bird
Crystal and Tracy Bolt
Suzanne and Tommy Burt
Judy and Jerry Cagle
Melisa Caston
Kimberly and Glenn Darden
Joanie and Toby Darden
Julie and Glenn Davidson
Monique and Doug Decker
Alysa and Scotty Dennett
Merry and Logan Dickinson
Pam and Ray Drenner
Judy and Jim Eagle
Katie and Jeff Farmer
Cami and John Goff
Michele and Eric Hahnfeld
Debi and Brent Hicks
Kathleen Hicks
Marcee and Grant James
Elizabeth and Mark Jones
Cindy and Craig Level
Jeff and Susan Miller
Whitney and Doug Moore
Lori and Robert Upham
Sue and John Allen Chalk, Sr.
A Not-So-Balanced Meal:
ACH’s Best Food Critics Test the Cooking of Chef Jon Bonnell
In October, Chef Jon Bonnell shared his time and talent with the children and staff of the Behavioral Group Care program.
The kids had the opportunity to request the evening menu and Chef Bonnell obliged their requests. A sumptuous menu
of steamed crab, original Buffalo wings, and homemade pizza was only outdone by Chef’s dramatic sabering of the sparkling
apple cider.
Chef Bonnell had five amazing sous chefs (Christian, Dalton, Alex,
Ernesto and Aaron) assisting him that evening with the pizza preparation and asking a million questions (all at one time). Chef expertly fielded all questions, such as “Do crabs have blood?” or “Is that
oregano a weed?”
As the children tasted the evening’s fare, a clear and surprising favorite emerged. Crab is indeed king! Tasting the crab for the first time,
Christian, Dalton, Alex, Ernesto and Aaron enjoyed the process of
removing the meat from the shell and playing swords with the claws
(please note: all swords were confiscated after dinner).
After autographing everything the kids could find, Chef Bonnell
inquired about their menu requests for their next dining affair. Apparently, we can look forward to a menu of cookies, venison, key lime pie,
cheesecake and cake. The staff interjected a request for at least one
vegetable….
Chef Bonnell and his five eager assistants begin
preparations for the evening’s feast.
Chef Bonnell is owner and chef of Bonnell’s Restaurant, a fine dining concept with a Texas flair that offers Fine Texas
Cuisine in a relaxed upscale setting in southwest Fort Worth. Bonnell’s was recently voted a top 10 restaurant in the Dallas/
Fort Worth area by the 2006 Zagat Guide. Chef Jon Bonnell has a culinary degree from the highly acclaimed New England
Culinary Institute where he studied for two years and graduated with honor and distinction. He has cooked for Mediterraneo
in Dallas, Mr. B’s Bistro in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Randall’s Gourmet Cheesecake and Wine Bar, and Escargot
Restaurant in Fort Worth.
Chef Bonnell is a native of Fort Worth and has inherited the spirit
of giving that is so predominant in Fort Worth. His generous
donation of time and talent for the enrichment of the youth in the
Behavioral Group Care program is greatly appreciated, and staff and
children alike are looking forward to the next adventure in dining.
Thank You!
Chef Bonnell prepares homemade pizza for the children
and staff of the Behavioral Group Care program.
Golf is Good!
Thank you for the wonderful support of sponsors, golfers, committee members, donors, and volunteers who made
the 2006 Charity Golf Classic presented by the Blake Brockermeyer Foundation and benefiting All Church Home
for Children a success. This golf event raised more than $45,000 to support the programs and services that help
more than 3,000 children, youth and families every year.
Blake W. Brockermeyer Foundation
All Church Home for Children
presented by
and
WINNERS!
The team from Hartman, Leito & Bolt
led the field with a low score of 51.
Special Prize Hole Winners:
Longest drive – John A. King, Jr.
Closest to the hole #7 – Charlie Galupi, 4’8”
Longest putt made – Frank Hartman, 24’5”
Straightest drive – Michael Moore
Closest to the hole #12 – Ed Cook, 26”
Thank you! Golf Committee:
Blake Brockermeyer
Honorary Chair
Reese Hillard – Co-Chair
Eric Hyden – Co-Chair
Committee Members:
Mike Berkowitz
Trey Brown
Rob Cocanower
Scott Dennett
Scott Freeland
Randy Hale
Tom Hale
Brandon Howard
Brent Hyder
John King
Bob Lansford
Mark Lansford
Jim Mueller
John Nash
Joey White
Thank you! Golf Sponsors:
Leo Potishman Foundation,
Bank One Trustee
Web Maddox Trust,
Bank One Trustee
Burlington Resources, Inc.
Jefferies & Company –
Scott Gooch
Blake Brockermeyer and the winning team:
Daniel Gralapp, Jack Koslow, Alex Hartman,
and Frank Hartman
Thank you! Teams:
Ray Albertson
AmeriCredit Corporation
AXA Advisors
Business Flooring Specialists
Teams (cont’d)
CSC Applied Technology Division
Scott Dennett Construction /
JaGee Real Properties
Reese Hillard Enterprises
Brandon Howard
Brent Rowan Hyder
David Lewis Builder
Linbeck Construction
Kim Martin Company
Bobby Patton / Joey White
Chad Stephens
Tower Medic Pharmacy
Thank you! Hole-In-One Sponsor:
Holiday Chevrolet
Thank You! Prize Donors:
Billy Bob’s Texas
Brantley & Peebles
Café Ashton
Chicotsky’s Liquor Store
Christopher Goestz Clothier
City of Fort Worth
Cowboys Golf Club
Coyote Ridge Golf Club
Del Frisco’s
Justin Brands
Kubes Jewelers
Louis Bull Promotional Products
Majestic Liquors
Jim Mueller
Outback Steakhouse
Mira Vista Country Club
Thank You!
Allan Howeth, Chuck Watson, Wayne Carson,
Randy Hale, and Jack Hove
Graduates Honored at Banquet
The Buffalo Soldiers Youth Mentoring Program held its first Graduation Banquet
on July 19. The event was a great success as many friends, family, and community
members turned out to congratulate the graduating class. Each graduate received a
certificate of accomplishment and seven outstanding members of the class received
special recognition awards.
Guest speakers – Representative Marc Veasey, Edgar McDonald, and Andre Johnson
– shared words of wisdom and encouragement with the program graduates and their
guests.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
AWARDS
Dillon Taylor Ousley
Exemplary Character
Development Award
Coy Potts III
Youth Role Model Award
Two youth from the Buffalo Soldiers Youth Mentoring Program, Michael Davila and
Richard Wallace, also received awards at the Vision Awards, held on September
23 at the Rose Marine Theater on Main Street in Fort Worth. The Vision Awards,
sponsored by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, honor youth
who excelled in one of the local Community Youth Development programs.
Armando Martinez
Honor, Pride, and Dignity Award
The Buffalo Soldiers Youth Mentoring Program focuses on preventing at-risk
males, ages 10-17, from dropping out of school and/or entering the juvenile justice
system by enhancing coping skills, increasing self-esteem, and facilitating access to
supportive resources within the community. The program operates in six-month
cycles. The current class for youth in the Fort Worth I.S.D. and the 76106 zip code
area will run from September 5, 2006 through February 7, 2007. A three-week open
enrollment for all youth in the city of Fort Worth began on September 5 at the
downtown Fort Worth Central Library. Families and youth had the opportunity to
learn more about the Buffalo Soldiers Youth Mentoring Program and register for the
upcoming cycle.
Mark Anthony Perez
Outstanding Efforts in
Community Service Award
Buffalo Soldiers spend time reading to the children at
Rosie Mauk Preschool.
Mark Anthony Perez
Outstanding Excellence in
Peer Leadership Award
Jose Daniel Ojeda
Character Inspiration Award
Emilio O’Neal
Exemplary Participation Award
Graduates of the Buffalo Soldiers Youth Mentoring Program display
their certificates and awards at the Graduation Banquet.
Exciting Plans for Foster Care in 2007
The Foster Care program is currently undergoing some exciting changes. In July 2006, Ben Crowley, LPC was hired as the new Foster
Care program manager. Together with Acacia Delgado, LMSW, the Foster Care Treatment Team has been working diligently to strengthen its programmatic structure to accommodate the growing needs of the local community and to better serve existing and future clients.
The Foster Care program provides a healthy, safe and nurturing home environment for children in need. The Foster Care staff is excited
about the opportunities to provide a critical service to such a vulnerable population. The Treatment Team is currently developing and
revising an aggressive plan for recruiting prospective foster parents. The Foster Care program has ambitious goals for the year 2007 and
looks forward to providing quality care for children.
Youth Care Professionals Training Institute – 2007 Schedule
MONTHLY WORKSHOPS
January 26
1:00pm - 4:15pm
Cost: $45
Credit: 3 CEUs
Solution-Focused Therapy with Children and Their Families: This workshop will include: a brief overview of SFT and key ideas that
guide effective counseling with children, how to create curiosity in the counseling context, how to honor and validate parents’ and children’s
views and experiences by locating strengths and resources, a focus on developing mutually-satisfying goals, and useful techniques for therapists
(and parents). Training tools will include: video, role play, exceptional dialogue, and an incredibly detailed handout so you can apply the
approach immediately. Frank Thomas, PhD, LMFT
February 23
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Advocating without Alienating: Advocating for Children in the School Setting: This workshop will assist those working with children
to advocate for children’s special needs in the school setting and collaborate with school personnel. An overview of special education and
disciplinary processes will be provided. Terry McKinney
March 30
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Goals: The Secret to Progress in Therapy: Client-defined goals are one of the driving factors in Solution-Focused and Competency-Based
Interviews. This workshop will assist those working with children and families to understand the Solution-Focused principles important to the
development of well-defined goals. Tom Lee, LCSW, LMFT, LPC
April 27
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $45
Credit: 3 CEUs
Abuse Risk Management: Interacting with Kids without Acting Like One: Preventing abuse and preventing false allegations are
important for all agencies serving children. This workshop will teach adults how to establish healthy physical, emotional, and behavioral
boundaries with children and adolescents. This will enable children and adolescents to learn how to recognize safe adults and protect caring
adults from false allegations. Jane Hickerson, PhD, LCSW
May 25
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Parenting Preschoolers with Love and Logic: The Parenting with Love and Logic principles will be applied to parenting the preschool
age child. The Love and Logic approach uses humor, hope, and empathy to build up the adult/child relationship; emphasizes respect and dignity
for both children and adults; provides real limits in a loving way; and teaches consequences and healthy decision-making. Angie Reyes, LCSW
June 29
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Youth and Self Harm: Unlocking the Mystery: Participants of this workshop will gain an understanding of youth who self harm and
strategies for helping youth overcome the problem. Paula Hood, LMFT, LPC
July 27
9:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Credit: 3 CEUs
Introduction to Wraparound: A Strengths-Based Approach for Helping Families: This full-day training will give participants an
overview of the values and principles of the Wraparound philosophy as it can be applied to working with families. The Wraparound philosophy
takes an outcome-focused, strengths-based, and family-driven approach to empowering families to achieve their goals and address their needs.
In addition to an introduction to this approach for working with families, participants will be given an opportunity to practice skills needed to
implement Wraparound in various settings and with different family needs. Lisa Benton, LMSW and Vicki Warren, LMSW
August 31
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Solution-Focused Therapy with Females from Youth to Adulthood: This workshop will use case studies, videos, and reading material to
inform participants of SFT techniques to counsel females of various ages with prevalent societal issues. Amy Revett, LCSW
September 28
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $45
Credit: 3 CEUs
Solution-Focused Principles with Children and Adolescents: Participants will learn the basic theoretical constructs of solution-focused
therapy and their application to working with children and adolescents in the home and school settings. Extensive case studies will be discussed
and opportunities to do role plays and experience the solution-focused process first hand will be made available. Participants will be ready to
implement the ideas immediately after the training. Linda Metcalf, PhD, LPC, LMFT
October 26
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Using Love and Logic to Prepare Teenagers for the Real World: The Parenting with Love and Logic approach is a valuable tool for
handling the challenging issues the teenage years present. Whether you’re parenting a teenager at home or working with teenagers in the community,
this approach can give you a framework for addressing everyday challenges and helping teenagers become responsible adults. Carla Storey, LCSW
November 16
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $45
Credit: 3 Ethics CEUs
Ethical Issues in the Spiritually-Sensitive Care of Children: This workshop will explain the concept of spiritually-sensitive care of
children and describe how spirituality can be addressed in ethically professional ways. Children and their families often have spiritual beliefs which
shape their context for life. Addressing spiritual issues using respect and client-centeredness can assist children experiencing difficult life situations
and choices. Janice Harris Lord, LMSW, LPC
THREE MONTH SERIES FOR SUPERVISORS
Child Welfare League of America – Effective Supervisory Practice
This workshop series will enable supervisors to have the confidence and practical skills they need to be effective supervisors for those they lead.
January 19
9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
The Role of Supervisor, Supervisor Relationships
February 16
9:00am – 12:00pm
Effective Communication, Constructive Confrontation, Conflict and the Supervisor
March 16
9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $35
Credit: 3 CEUs
Hiring, Evaluation, Discipline, and Termination, Time Management and Organizational Skills.
Toby Owen, LCSW
HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS
Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Two-Day Training
1:00pm – 5:00pm each day
Cost: $50 for two-day training
January 17 and 18
February 21 and 22
March 21 and 22
April 18 and 19
May 23 and 24
June 20 and 21
July 18 and 19
August 22 and 23
September 19 and 20
Limited Class Size
October 17 and 18
November 14 and 15
The SAMA trainers are All Church Home for Children employees with direct care and supervisory experience.
Psychotropic Medication Management
8:00am – 10:30am
Cost: $40
January 17
February 21
March 21
Donna Chicotsky, RN
April 18
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 22
September 19
October 17
November 14
BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT – TRAINING FOR PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
Evening Trainings
6:30pm – 8:30pm each day
Cost: $30 for six-week session (includes snack and parent handbook)
Thursdays, January 4 through February 8
Wednesdays, July 11 through August 15
Tuesdays, March 6 through April 10 – For Spanish Speakers
Weekend Trainings
Cost: $30 for two sessions (includes lunch and parent handbook)
9:00am – 2:30pm each day
Saturdays, June 9 and 16
Saturdays, November 3 and 10
The Parenting with Love and Logic trainers are clinical personnel of All Church Home for Children who utilize the Parenting with Love and
Logic skills as professionals and parents.
Complete YCPTI schedule and online registration form available at www.allchurchhome.org
or contact Cyndi McDonnough at 817.886.7131 or [email protected].
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Join Us For Lunch
The purpose of our Learning Lunches is to inform and educate the community
about the programs and services offered to children and families by All Church
Home for Children. During lunch, there will be a short presentation by our
CEO, Dr. Wayne Carson, followed by guided tours of our campus. No solicitation of donations will be made at the lunch. We hope you will be able to join us.
January 16 • February 20 • March 20 • April 17 • May 15
August 21 • September 18 • October 16 • November 20
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Please R.S.V.P. to
[email protected] or 817.886.7108.
Donor Appreciation
Thank you to our friends who have made monetary
contributions to All Church Home for Children in 2006.
Due to newsletter space constraints, we will begin listing
the names of all of our donors and supporters in the
All Church Home for Children Annual Report.
Please know we are always grateful for your generosity
and sincerely appreciate your gift of hope to children,
youth and families in crisis.
2006 Board of Directors
Rebecca Pigott, Chair
Larry Autrey
Karen Barlow
Lou Ann Blaylock
Janis Brous
Suzanne Burt
Judy Cagle
Melisa Caston
Sue Chalk
Mattie Compton
Sherrie Cyrier
Katie Farmer
Mary Louise Garcia
Paula Good
Sheryl Harris
Kathleen Hicks
Kay Higgins
Susan Hotard
Sandi Kennedy
Margaret Kramer
Cindy Level
Priscilla Lovett
Kristen McClure
Kelley Meyer
Cindy Milrany
Looking For the Perfect Gift This Season?
For the hard-to-buy-for person on your shopping list this season, honor them with a special tribute to All Church Home for
Children. Nothing is more special and unique than a gift in their
honor to a great cause!
Upon receipt of your gift to ACH, we will mail a special holiday
notification to your honoree in time for the holidays. Gifts can be
mailed in or submitted via our website at www.allchurchhome.org.
In a hurry? Just call, 817.886.7107. We’ll send out the notification
ASAP.
Let us take care of your shopping list this season!
ACH Children Need Your Help This Christmas
We do our best to ensure that every child at All Church Home
experiences the spirit of the Christmas season. Without the
generosity of caring individuals and charitable organizations in
our community, many of the children and youth we serve might
otherwise have nothing.
There are many ways you can help the children and youth at
ACH this Christmas: donate new toys, have a gift drive to collect
new gifts, “adopt” a child or group of children, host a party for a
group of children, adopt an ACH program, and more. For further
information on ways you can help, please visit our website at
www.allchurchhome.org or contact Wendy Spiro, Development
Associate at 817.886.7101 or [email protected].
Warmest wishes to you and yours this Holiday Season!
John Nash
Lynn Newman
Anne Paup
Susie Reyes
Jim Rhodes
Liz Sisk
Mary Frances St. John
Brigit Thompson
John Vallance
Bertha Whatley
Gary Wright
2006 Advisory Council
Margaret Augustat
Harry Bartel
Judge Jean Boyd
Harry Brants
Bob Crow
Lynn O’Day
Jane Schlansker
James Toal
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