2005 - The Family Care Network
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2005 - The Family Care Network
circ n le of servi g The F am c. A Care Netw k, In or Family Care Network, inc. ily Planting seeds of hope ...one life at a time Annual Report 2004-2005 Table mission of Contents Our mission. . . well-being “Enhance the well-being of children and families children in partnership with our community.” community Courtesy Armend Muqkurtaj About Family Care Network, Inc. FCNI Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letter from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agency Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004-2005 Year in Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCNI Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 4 5 6 8 Alternative Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Basic Foster and Shelter Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Intensive Therapeutic Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wraparound Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CALM Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Family Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Familia de Novo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Therapeutic Behavioral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Outpatient Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Transitional and Affordable Housing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Transitional Housing Placement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Delinquency Prevention Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Intensive Community Diversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Community School Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Youth and Family Restoration Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 contact information Administrative Headquarters 3765 S. Higuera Street, Suite 100 San Luis Obispo, California 93401 805.781.3535 Santa Maria Office 110 S. Pine Street, Suite 227 Santa Maria, California 93454 805.349.9600 Courtesy Marcio Duarte Macedo Website www.fcni.org Toll Free 1.866.781.3535 Email Jobs [email protected] [email protected] Special Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mentors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Interns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Community Resources Development Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fundraising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Circle of Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Letter from the CEO FCNI Administration Courtesy Wynand van Niekerk Executive Team James W. Roberts Jon Nibbio Bobbie Scott Vince Giordano CEO/Executive Director Deputy Director/Clinical Services Director Director of Finance & Administrative Services Director of Santa Barbara County Services Board of Directors Mike Sparrow Jim & Carol Allen Terri Giacomantonio Dan Rowe Marcie Tarpley Lisa Figg Sandy Purdy Chuck Pickle James W. Roberts Chair Vice Chair Secretary of the Board Adoptive/Foster Parent Nonprofit CEO Foster Parent Liaison Community Representative Santa Barbara Advisory Committee Representative CEO/ Executive Director Dear Friends and Family Care Network Family, The Family Care Network has completed its 17th year as a Central Coast-based nonprofit, public benefit corporation. It was a great privilege to serve over 1,200 children, youth and families this past year. Spanning our tenure of work with the most challenging of emotional needs, we have learned the value of patience, the diligence of perseverance and the process of time. Change rarely comes quickly. Rather, it emerges slowly like a seedling, sometimes taking ever so long to germinate. Once sprouted, gentle persistence is the rule—patiently nurturing, protecting and eventually “hardening off” to allow it to become resilient, strong and fruitful. Sometimes we only see a small sprig of growth emerge, while other times we see a flourishing healthy person. Sometimes we don’t see any visible signs of change, but almost all of the time growth happens. Thus, we work hard, persevere, wait and hold onto the knowledge that hope will grow over time. The Family Care Network is also grateful to see the fruitfulness of this growth process evidenced through a high degree of success in our programs. As you explore this document, you will see our program-specific outcomes. But it must be known that our success has to be shared with our amazing, caring community. We see ourselves not only as part of a larger growth-nurturing system, but also as a conduit for the community to get connected to children and families to help meet their needs. We are what our name states —a “network” of care. Many agencies, businesses and individuals form a community-based network working hand-in-hand with our agency to “enhance the well-being of children & families...” It is a remarkable experience to see a community mobilize to help others with challenging circumstances, especially when it is our own! The heart and soul of nurturing growth and positive change is passion. I count myself among the very fortunate to work with a staff who are passionate about seeing our mission fulfilled. Whether a social worker or secretary, manager or maintenance person, it makes no difference—we share the same mission—to enhance the well-being of children and families in partnership with our community. There are multiple roles and jobs to be done, but only one goal—to see lives changed for the better! This past year the Family Care Network grew internally, maturing in almost every area of our organization. I hope we never stop. If we can perform better, be more effective, be more accountable, improve cost-efficiency, add diversity and depth, become more inclusive and serve our customers better, we want to do it! Towards that end, we began the process of accrediting our foster care, mental health, and child and family services programs, to become the first accredited agency of our type on the Central Coast. This process will be completed in early 2006. The 2004-2005 fiscal year was another productive year with many, many lives being touched by our agency. I extend my thanks and appreciation to everyone who has contributed to this effort and helped make the Central Coast a great place for everyone to live. Sincerely, Jim Roberts CEO/Executive Director 2 about family care network “The heart and soul of nurturing growth and positive change is passion.” about family care network 3 Agency Elements 2004-2005 Year in Review Courtesy Pierre Michel Courtesy Karina Zantinge Circle of Serving History We serve foster and special needs children, youth and families on the Central Coast. Our partners, including individual volunteers, families and organizations, are dedicated to a sole purpose: improving the quality of life of others by surrounding them with compassionate assistance, care and guidance. The Family Care Network, Inc. was established as a California nonprofit, public benefit corporation in August, 1987. Since our inception, we have reached out and served San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Kern counties through specialized therapeutic foster care services, family support services, juvenile delinquency prevention services, transitional placement services and special programs. Our services are designed to strengthen and preserve families and individuals, and are delivered in partnership with public and private agencies, and the community. Guiding Philosophy Our services are guided by seven principles: 1. Family Centered 2. Strength Based 3. Needs Driven 4. Solution Focused 5. Community Based 6. Culturally Relevant and Inclusive 7. Evidence Based Practices 4 about family care network Values Integrity Honesty Perseverance Commitment Staff Wellness & Satisfaction Accountability Hope Loyalty Prayer Compassion & Mercy Unconditional Care Thankfulness Community Partnership Competence & Quality Flexibility Humility Relationship Order Positive Life Changes Spirituality The Family Care Network celebrates 17 years. The Family Care Network served 1,295 children, youth, individuals and families. Basic Foster Care Emergency Foster Care Intensive Foster Care Wraparound Foster Care CALM Foster Care Familia de Novo Therapeutic Behavior Services 73 155 16 20 11 47 52 Outpatient Counseling Transitional Housing Intensive Community Diversion Community School Counseling Youth and Family Restoration Mentor/Intern Program Educational Services 46 24 77 530 13 40 191 FCNI partnered with 30-40 public and community based organizations in providing services to our clients FCNI programs averaged about an 85% success rate FCNI spent $5,644,380 to deliver our services FCNI averaged 92 employees per month working toward fulfilling our mission FCNI had 63 foster families providing care FCNI provides bilingual Spanish services in all programs. 42% of our Master Level Therapists are bilingual and 18% of our entire clinical staff is bilingual Approximately 180 volunteers gave time working with clients or helping out at FCNI FCNI had 1,135 individual donors who contributed financially toward our efforts FCNI maintained relationships with 1,530 individuals, businesses and organizations who contributed goods and/or services to our clients FCNI’s total donations for the fiscal year: $108,332 Staff and volunteers drove 478,145 miles serving children, youth and families about family care network 5 FCNI Structure D, I, K Therapeutic Foster Care, THPP Partner Agency Key: A - Social Services B - Probation C - Mental Health D - County Schools E - Drug and Alcohol F - Health Department G - Law Enforcement H - EOC I - Other CBOs J - City/County Planning K - Community H, I, K H, I, K I, J, K Resource Development Santa Barbara County Division Facilities and Equipment At FCNI, organizational management consists of four elements: 1) planning; 2) organizing; 3) directing & leading; and 4) evaluating. It is a continual, circular process responsible for maintaining the viability and health of the agency in support of the agency’s mission. The agency has four levels of governance: the Board of Directors, who meet monthly, focus on broad policy, vision and general oversight; an Executive Team who meets weekly to provide immediate, direct all-agency administrative control and decision-making; and the Management Council, which consists of all managers and supervisors, meets weekly and serves as a forum for disseminating information, reporting program performance and needs, and for maintaining accountability; and the Program units, which meet weekly to ensure consistent and effect program operations. 6 about family care network I, K Family Support Services Division D, B, I Community Diversion Counseling B, E, G A,C Transitional Housing Services TBS Services Wraparound Services Program A, B, C, F, I, K Outpatient Counseling C, I A, I, K Foster Home and RA Development Alternative Family Services Division Delinquency Prevention Services Division School Based Services Planning Circle development begins in January each year for the following fiscal year. It is approved by the Board of Directors and monitored quarterly. The Planning Circle document is available for review. Financial Services CEO/Executive Director Director of Clinical Services Director of Finance & Administration Director of Santa Barbara County Services Professional Development K Management Philosophy and Practice The Family Care Network uses a participatory, non-hierarchical management structure, built on strong leadership and effective management to foster an environment conducive to giving input, encouraging creativity and initiating a free exchange of ideas. Administrative & Medical Records Human Resources Executive Team Public Relations FCNI maintains a rolling strategic plan entitled the “Planning Circle”, which is updated annually. This plan serves as: A. A roadmap for the organization B. A baseline for agency evaluation and growth; C. A benchmark for evaluating Administrators, Managers and Supervisors; and D. A snapshot of history and accomplishments. Information Management Administrative Services Division Special Services Division Fund Development K I, K Educational Services Volunteer Services CHDO Affordable Housing Program Strategic Planning Since its inception, the Family Care Network has operated on the foundation of ongoing strategic planning. The organization places high-value in the planning process and utilizes a participatory approach inclusive of input from all levels of the organization. A substantial percentage of agency programs, services, and improved efficiencies and quality is a direct result of our planning process. A, B, I THPP A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I A, B, C, F, I CALM Foster Care Therapeutic Foster Care SB 969 Intensive TFC A, B, C, I Wraparound Foster Care Basic Foster & Emergency Shelter Care A, B, F, G A, B, C, D, K Continual Quality Improvement (cqi) The Family Care Network maintains a Continuous Quality Improvement plan which is updated annually. The purpose of CQI is: 1) to provide an ongoing mechanism for evaluating agency programs and services; 2) to establish target outcomes and indicators which truly measure performance within acceptable industry standards and in accordance with service contract requirements; 3) to enhance accountability to contractors, funders, consumers and the communities we serve, as well as staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors; 4) to establish an ongoing process for initiating changes and improvements in service delivery methods in order to maintain the highest quality programs and services; and 5) to demonstrate that the agency is performing consistently with and in support of the agency mission. The CQI Plan includes process and performance objectives for each program, fiscal accountability objectives and human resource outcomes and measures. The CQI Plan is available for review. about family care network 7 Financials Audit Information Since our inception, the Family Care Network, Inc. has received an annual audit or review. For the past fifteen years Glenn, Burdette, Phillips & Bryson (GBP&B), an independent auditing firm, has audited the financial position and the related statements of activities in unrestricted net assets, functional expenses and cash flows of the Family Care Network, Inc. (FCNI). Government standards require that auditors plan and perform these audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. For each of the years that FCNI has been audited by GBP&B, we have received an unqualified opinion on our financial statements, meaning that the independent auditing firm believes the financial statements present fairly in all material respects, the financial position, the changes in net assets and the cash flows of the agency. For the year ended June 30th, 2005, the agency received an A133 audit as required for our foster care programs. Statement of Activities july 1, 2005 through june 30, 2005 04-05 Fiscal Year Expenditures by Program Catagory 6% 2% 1% 37% 37% Alternative Family Services 54% Family Support Services 6% Delinquency & Prevention 2% Miscellaneous programs 1% Donations/Fundraising 54% Statement of Financial Position ASSETS Current Assets Property and Equipment Other Assets Total Assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets june 30, 2005 June 30, 2004 $ 442,327 209,680 37,461 $ 689,468 Increases (Decreases) $ 341,007 853,856 (256) $1,194,607 June 30, 2005 $ 783,334 1,063,536 37,205 $ 1,884,075 $ 511,707 33,750 144,011 $ 689,468 $ 341,858 825,634 27,115 $ 1,194,607 $ 853,565 859,384 171,126 $ 1,884,075 Detail of Revenue and Expenditures for 04-05 ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION 04-05 FISCAL YEAR Administration 10.60% of total expenses Administration cost includes: f Director of Financial & Admin. Services f Accounting f Clerical & Secretarial f A portion of Buildings & Supplies f Human Resources f Information Technology f Information Management Revenues Expenditures Excess Revenues Over Expenditures Alternative Family Services Family Support Services Delinquency & Prevention $ 2,049,380 2,085,049 $ (35,669) $ 3,079,857 3,079,857 $ - $ 311,655 317,271 $ (5,616) Budgeted Activities 5% 1% Supplemental Investing and Financing Information 348,098 No interest, no payment -forgivable 10 years HOME Funds Arroyo Grande Redevelopment San Luis Obispo Housing Trust Fund 200,000 50,000 240,691 No interest, no payment -forgivable 30 years No interest, no payment -forgivable 55 years Interest only, due in 30 years with call options $ 838,789 8 about family care network Included in Liabilites until forgiven Total $108,332 40,236 $ 68,096 $ 5,671,495 5,644,380 $ 27,115 1% 35% EHAPCD $122,271 121,967 $ 304 Donations & Fundraising july 1, 2006 through june 30, 2005 05-06 Budgeted Expenditures by Program Catagory In March of 2005 The Family Care Network secured four separate notes payable for the purchase of an apartment building for the Transitional Housing Placement Program. Miscellaneous Programs 35% Alternative Family Services 59% Family Support Services 5% Delinquency & Prevention 2% Miscellaneous programs 1% Donations/Fundraising 59% Detail of Revenue and Expenditures Budget Revenues Expenditures Excess Revenues Over Expenditures Alternative Family Services Family Support Services Delinquency & Prevention $ 2,578,262 2,579,012 $ (750) $ 4,328,342 4,328,342 $ - $ 358,500 358,500 $ - Miscellaneous Programs $ 82,930 67,635 $ 15.295 Donations & Fundraising Total $ 90,000 30,000 $ 60,000 $ 7,438,034 7,363,489 $ 74,545 about family care network 9 Alternative Family Services Basic Foster & Shelter Care History Since our inception in 1987, FCNI has served 965 foster children/youth in Basic Foster Care. 86% of placement days purchased had successful outcomes. Courtesy Mike Berg FCNI began as a therapeutic foster care provider and has worked hard to provide high quality, family-based alternatives for children and youth needing out-of-home care. Historical Outcomes In seventeen years, FCNI has served 1,724 foster children/youth. 85% of all program days purchased have successful outcomes measured by the indicators on page 11. Goals f To provide healthy, nurturing and skilled parents and caregivers for children/youth needing family care f To provide a “family-based” treatment model for children/youth with special needs f To provide a broad array of services designed to develop and maintain positive, productive and healthy behaviors and lifestyles in foster children/youth f To facilitate a successful transition from foster care to the biological family or from permanent placement to independent living 2004-2005 Foster Children/Youth Served: Total Client Placement Days: Successful Placement Days: 275 14990 91% Services Basic Foster Care provides family-based treatment designed to stabilize children/youth, helping them transition back to family, to independence or to another permanent living situation. Emergency Shelter Care provides immediate foster care that is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week for abused, neglected or disrupted children/youth. Intensive Therapeutic Foster Care (SB 969) provides a foster family specially trained in caring for an emotionally and behaviorally challenged child/youth, coupled with intensive clinical services provided by FCNI; such as in-home support, individual and family counseling and substantial foster family support. Wraparound Foster Care (WFC) provides family-based treatment in a very structured and rigid behavioral management system to support emotionally and behaviorally challenging children/youth, as they work to reunify with family or a more permanent placement. CALM Foster Care (CFC) provides family-based short-term crisis stabilization in a structured and rigid behavioral management system to support emotionally and behaviorally challenging children/youth that are experiencing an acute crisis, with the intent of family reunification or transition to a more permanent placement. 10 alternative family services Courtesy Ruben Joye FCNI has provided San Luis Obispo County with an Emergency Shelter Program since August 2000. During that time, 649 foster children/youth have been served and 93% of placement days purchased had successful outcomes. Both Basic Foster Care and Emergency Shelter Care have measured successful outcomes based on the following: fStable foster placement fReunification with family fSuccessful transition to independent living fPermanent family placement fSuccessful transitional placement 2004-2005 Outcomes Basic Foster Care Foster Children/Youth Served: 73 Total Client Placement Days: 7936 Successful Placement Days: 92% to connect with the girls, Chris and Gina spent afterschool hours engaging with the girls in games of basketball and monopoly. During weekends, the girls were invited to join them on outings to friends’ and families’ houses. Soon Chris and Gina noticed that the girls no longer retreated to their room at the end of the day, but enjoyed spending time with the entire family in the living room, engaging in conversations and playing games without hesitation. The most remarkable thing about this story is the change in the girls’ development —they have flourished. Kayla and Penny have had major gains in their psychomotor abilities and speech. Penny is learning how to make friends and is excelling in her 3rd grade class, while Kayla has discovered her love of reading and is doing well in her 1st grade class. Kayla and Penny are learning to feel safe through unconditional support and nurturing from their foster parents. Both children now have two foster siblings and have become a part of their foster family. Emergency Shelter Care Foster Children/Youth Served: 155 Total Client Placement Days: 1361 Successful Placement Days: 94% Safe Haven Seven year old Kayla* and nine year old Penny* have had a rough go of it. The two girls have been living with foster parents for about six months. Their current foster parents, Chris* and Gina*, met the two when they were first placed out of their biological home. While reluctant to first trust Chris and Gina, the girls spent the first days in their new foster home solemn and withdrawn. Courtesy Amber Donnerbauer * Names of clients and photos are fictitious to protect their identity. Soon days turned to weeks and the girls began to adjust to Chris and Gina and their new home. Wanting alternative family services 11 Wraparound Foster Care Intensive Therapeutic Foster Care Courtesy Jyn Meyer History Intensive Therapeutic Foster Care served its first placement in February 1999. Since its inception, FCNI has had 75 placements and 80% were successfully placed based on: fStabilized family placement fDiversion from a higher level of institutional care 2004-2005 Outcomes Foster Children/Youth Served: 16 Total Client Placement Days: 2072 Successful Placement Days: 84% One Day at a Time Michael, Steven and Ricky recently entered foster care for the first time. The boys’ parents suffered from drug and alcohol addiction and were both placed into rehabilitation facilities. Prior to being placed with Family Care Network, all three of the boys suffered from emotional problems which caused each of them to act out in different ways. Michael, the oldest, dealing with with alcohol issues, had been having behavior problems at school and was placed in Community School. Steven, the middle brother, was recently caught shop lifting and was also struggling to attend school. And Ricky, the youngest, suffered the effects of being abused. Once placed in a Family Care Network’s Intensive Therapeutic foster home, all of the boys began to grow and improve, flourishing under the structure and care given by their foster parents, family therapist, Social Worker and In-Home Support Counselors. After three months in their foster home, Michael, maintaining his sobriety, was able to complete his Community School plan and return to a comprehensive high school. Michael is now earning all As and Bs, and looks forward to tryouts for his high school’s baseball team this winter. Steven, also earning high grades, was recently awarded Student of the Month and is currently running for his school’s Cross-County team. Due to their mother’s continual improvement, Ricky was recently placed back with his mom as she continues to reside at the rehabilitation facility. Courtesy Shawn Himmelberger 12 alternative family services All of the boys continue to work towards a better life, reaching higher than they first thought possible and enjoying the small successes they have each day. Recently, Michael was asked how he was able to turn his live around so quickly. He responded with a proud smile, “I knew I had it in me. I just didn’t know how to get to it.” Courtesy Berkeley Robinson History The Wraparound Foster Care (WFC) program was introduced by the Family Care Network on February 1st, 2004. WFC is a highly successful evidence-based program (developed by the Oregon Learning Center) that incorporates a structured and rigid behavioral management system to support emotionally and behaviorally challenged children/youth as they work to reunify with family. Since its inception, WFC has served 24 children/youth and 99% of the program days purchased were successful based on: fStabilized family placement fDiversion from a higher level of institutional care fReunification or successful transition to independent living One of Justin’s In-Home Support Counselors discovered that Justin had a natural talent for astronomy. On a walk one evening, Justin, his father and his In-Home Support Counselor noticed a shooting star streaking across the early evening sky. Justin began to point out several constellations and retell the stories behind them. Justin’s dad expressed great pride in his son’s ability to recall the stories of the stars, stating that it was a talent passed down to Justin by his grandfather. Noting the look on his dad’s face, Justin beamed. “It’s been a rough road,” Justin’s dad recently said, “but the outcome is more than we could have hoped for.” 2004-2005 Outcomes Foster Children/Youth Served: 20 Total Client Placement Days: 2754 Successful Placement Days: 97% Journey Home At 17, Justin is living with his father for the first time since he was seven years old. His road towards reunification has been a long one, filled with difficult challenges. Prior to entering the WFC program, Justin had spent several years living in an out-of-county group home. But Justin longed for the opportunity to return home. Setting a goal for family reunification, Justin and his parents recognized the need to mend their relationship to become a family again. Justin entered WFC as a scared and untrusting young man. During his 6-months in the program, Justin and his family actively participated in the program’s reunification plan, attending family and school counseling, and working together to resolve conflicts and improve communication. By learning new relationship skills, Justin and his parents were able to learn to trust one another again, healing and bonding as a family. Courtesy Kristal Lindo alternative family services 13 Family Support Services CALM Foster Care Courtesy Atif Gulzer History In 2004, FCNI transitioned its six-bed group home into a hybrid program called Crisis Assistance & Lifeskill Management (CALM) Foster Care (CFC). CFC is designed to provide a short-term crisis stabilization service, up to 90 days, in a family setting. CFC utilizes In-Home Support Counselors and a behavioral management system, while providing the support necessary to assist children/youth through an acute crisis with the intention of reunifying the child/youth to their home or to their prior placement. Since its inception in 2004, CFC has served 11 children/youth and 75% were successfully placed based on: fStabilized family placement fSuccessful diversion from more restrictive institutional care fSuccessful transition home or to a less restrictive placement 2004-2005 Outcomes Children/youth Served: 11 Total Client Placement Days: 867 Successful Placements: 64% Sammy’s Heart Sammy and her adoptive mother were vacationing on the Central Coast when problems in their strained relationship surfaced in a defining way. Upset over an argument, Sammy was unable to express her emotions in a healthy manner and became uncontrollable. Sammy also expressed suicidal thoughts and was hospitalized for her safety. In an attempt to stabilize her, Sammy was placed in the Family Care Network’s CFC program, where she would reside with a specially-trained foster parent while receiving intensive crisis assistance with a therapist, social worker and In-Home Support Counselors. When Sammy first came into the program, her defenses were raised and she hardly spoke a word to anyone. However, beneath her tough exterior, CFC staff saw a tender spirit who responded with immediate affection towards her foster parent’s golden retriever, Sandy. While she may have been struggling to voice her emotions in appropriate ways to humans, Sammy had no trouble expressing care and concern for Sandy. Sammy received weekly therapy sessions to target her emotional needs, and began to reveal her tender side to people as well as to Sandy. By finding a safe and secure environment with unconditional support and care, Sammy’s exterior softened as she learned how to express herself in appropriate ways. Sammy became a joy, drawing pictures of inspiration for her foster parent and staff. In an effort to support Sammy’s nurturing spirit, CFC staff found a local program where Sammy could volunteer her summer days at an animal shelter. Courtesy Krystian Kostecki 14 alternative family services One of the most important components of the Family Care Network is our family support division. These services strengthen and empower families, and keep children/youth at home and in the community. Goals f Maintain children/youth in a permanent and stable family setting f Prevent the removal and placement of children/youth into institutional care f Stabilize the behavior of children/youth to encourage positive life choices f Strengthen and empower parents and caregivers to develop the resources and skills necessary to effectively parent children/youth f Assist families in developing a community-based support system to become self-reliant Courtesy Peter Haworth Services Familia de Novo provides Wraparound Services that are designed to keep children/youth at home as an alternative to institutional care. Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) provides short-term, one-on-one individualized behavioral counseling intervention designed to stabilize the behavior of children/youth and prevent removal from home or to assist children/youth transitioning back into their home from a higher level of care such as an impatient hospital or a group home. Outpatient Counseling provides individual and family counseling on a sliding-scale basis with the primary focus of strengthening and preserving families. Counseling services include: child therapy, individual and family therapy, marriage counseling, parent-child conflict resolution, parent education and training, and grief counseling. While Sammy’s journey is far from over, FCNI staff and her foster parent know that she will continue to grow into a truly inspirational person, as her resiliency and the support of many lead to her successful stabilization. Courtesy Adrian Yee family support services 15 Family Partners Familia de Novo Courtesy photential.com History Familia de Novo began providing Wraparound Services to San Luis Obispo County on July 1, 2000. Since 2000, 120 children/youth and their families have been served. 81% of the program days provided to our clients were successful based on: fFamily Stability fDiversion from a more restrictive placement 2004-2005 Outcomes Youth/Families Served: 47 Total Program Days: 5946 Successful Program Days: 84% A Second Chance Before Danielle and her mother came to Familia de Novo, they hadn’t had a home to call their own for over a year. After supporting her daughter and herself for several years, Danielle’s mother, Sheryl, was forced to change jobs, losing their home due to financial hardship. Suddenly, the family was facing homelessness and the inability to meet even their most basic needs. In the midst of the financial turmoil, Sheryl became more aware of Danielle’s mental health issues. Additionally, working fulltime in her new job in an effort to provide for the family, Sheryl’s health began to suffer from stress and she began to isolate herself from friends and family. A second chance came for the family when Wraparound Services started. As the family’s Social Worker stated, “The team worked to support and empower Sheryl, helping her to attend to the needs of her daughter and herself.” Working with a voice choice preference-driven plan, the team encouraged the family to express their needs and then worked with them to meet them. The team linked Sheryl with community support through a local church to help her find affordable housing, get her gas tank filled and provide her and Danielle with food. Also, by enhancing and building upon Sheryl and Danielle’s communication skills, the family was able to establish healthy boundaries and relearn how to be a family. Sheryl and Danielle’s graduation from Familia de Novo was due in large part to the family’s strength and the team’s ability to help the family meet their needs. At their graduation party, mom and daughter celebrated their renewed hope for the future. Courtesy Helmut Gervert 16 family support services A key ingredient in the success of our Familia de Novo and Foster Care programs is our Family Partners Program. The addition of Lisa and JoAnne to our team in 2005 has greatly strengthened and enhanced this program. Our Family Partners Program provides our agency and families with parent-prospectives, having each raised a special needs child. Each family partner brings with them their unique personal experiences and expertise, which serve to assist parents navigating the system, while representing living examples of hope and resiliency. JoAnne My first two years with the agency were as a family in need, my son being at risk of being placed outside of our home into a treatment facility. He had many special needs, including emotional illness, excessive anger and self-injury behavior. Family Care Network came into our lives, and while it took a while for our son to ‘buy’ into the program, we continued to work with FCNI and succeeded in salvaging our hope for him and for his future. By having the FCNI team surround us with guidance and support, we were able to make and follow through on some tough decisions. My son was able to graduate from high school, enroll in college and has become a tremendous support to his younger siblings— a far cry from the child of his troubled past. I am now a Family Partner with FCNI, working to give back to our family of co-workers as I work with families in similar circumstances as my own. I feel that I can offer the parents of these children hope by sharing my story and truly listening to what they need and hope for their child. Courtesy Emanuel Lobeck Ann As a Family Partner and Foster Parent, I love being a part of the process of hope, which provides the opportunity for restoration and healing in the lives and relationships of the children and families FCNI serves. By providing training, support and mentoring for parents, foster parents and FCNI staff, I have the opportunity to contribute my 20 plus years of fosterparenting and parenting experience to families in need. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is getting to establish and maintain relationships with children and families beyond their time with FCNI. Whether it’s a supportive phone call, providing needed childcare or getting the opportunity to walk a past foster child down the aisle at her wedding, my husband and I continually strive to be living examples of the wraparound process. Lisa As a Family Partner with FCNI, I draw from my personal experiences from raising my son, who from about the age of four, struggled with physical and emotional needs. The Family Partner position at FCNI is groundbreaking and I value the opportunity to work with families in need. By bringing to the team my personal experience, I have the ability to relate and connect with our families in unique and critical ways. Each day I remind myself of these things: each family has their own story, respect them and what they have been through; practice listening; work to convey that regardless how tough today may be there is always hope in tomorrow; understand the families’ degree of change may be vastly different than mine; and lastly, try to understand how I felt as a parent during my toughest times. family support services 17 Outpatient Counseling Therapeutic Behavioral Services Courtesy Marc Amesse History In November 1999, FCNI began providing TBS for County Mental Heath Services and has since worked with 171 very high needs children/youth. 86% of the program days provided to these children/youth have been successful as indicated by the following criteria: fDiversion from a more restrictive placement fFamily and school stability 2004-2005 Outcomes Youth/Families Served: 52 Total Program Days: 3528 Successful Program Days: 79% Hope Restored When TBS services started, Marcus was struggling with many emotional issues that were affecting his decisions and relationships. The lack of control he was feeling towards himself and his environment caused him to have emotional outbursts and be defiant towards any limitations placed upon him. Marcus was also beginning to act out at school by fighting with his classmates. Marcus’ mom desperately needed help, knowing that Marcus had a history of abuse and had been exposed to domestic violence when he was young. When TBS services started, an In-Home Support Counselor worked closely with Marcus’ mom to help her strengthen her parenting skills, helping her to establish and follow through with limits, apply appropriate consequences and communicate better with her son. TBS also worked to help Marcus make better decisions and explore alternative activities. Marcus felt encouraged enough to try out for his school’s soccer team and began to focus more of his time on his grades. Life continues to improve for Marcus and his mom since TBS services have ended. Marcus recently enrolled himself in a nutrition class at a local community center. After completing the class, Marcus realized that he had a passion for creating unique recipes and working with food. Marcus’ mom also saw the importance of reaching out to her community, and has since revitalized her relationship with her local church. Now Marcus and his mom share a new sense of optimism for the future, as Marcus dreams of becoming a celebrity chef while his mom continues to support and encourage her developing son. Courtesy Evan Earwicker History The Family Care Network provides outpatient counseling services to children, youth, individuals and families with the primary focus of strengthening and preserving families. 2004-2005 Outcomes 46 individuals received outpatient counseling services. 95% had a positive outcome as indicated by: fCompletion of treatment goals fResolved crisis fImproved functioning Sonya’s parents also learned that by working together to set limits and follow through with appropriate consequences, a lot of miscommunications and conflict could be avoided. Sonya, after having learned how to communicate her needs and express herself in more appropriate ways, has reduced dramatically her desire to cut on herself. Additionally, her parents have been able to remain a cohesive front, addressing Sonya’s needs as a united family who just happen to not live under the same roof. Coming Together Sonya was referred to FCNI’s counseling services by her middle school teacher. During a recent class, Sonya and her classmates read a story involving a young girl’s struggle with cutting on herself. When the class ended for the day, Sonya approached her teacher and shared with her teacher her own battle with cutting. When Sonya began her individual counseling with FCNI, she met with a therapist several times a week, the time focused on building trust and exploring different aspects of Sonya’s life. Sonya’s parents’ pending divorce and consequential separation seemed to be one of Sonya’s largest fears coming to life; Sonya often verbalizing her fear that she would disappoint her parents by not handling it better or that she would be forced to choose between her parents. Within family therapy, Sonya and her parents delved into their current communication problems, learning new communication skills and addressing conflict. Sonya’s parents learned the importance of working together to ensure that Sonya felt safe, supported and cared for. Courtesy Joanna Marqueritte Courtesy Cornelis Steenstra 18 family support services family support services 19 Transitional and Affordable Housing Transitional Housing Placement Program Courtesy Viva Tung History Since 1999, THPP has served 95 youth. 73% have had successful placements as evidenced by: fPlacement stability fSuccessful transition to independent living fAvoidance of incarceration or homelessness postprogram Courtesy Marc Amesse The Family Care Network is committed to assisting high-needs youth transition from adolescence to responsible adulthood. Due to the trials of her young life, Mia was forced to grow up many years before she was ready. But in spite of this, Mia has been able to flourish within her circumstances, taking advantage of all the support of THPP while continuing to reach for her personal goals. With aspirations to one day become a Juvenile Court lawyer, Mia, while having to overcome a lot of adversity, continues to demonstrate her resilient spirit. 2004-2005 Outcomes Foster Youth Served: 24 Total Client Placement Days: 2430 Successful Placement Days: 73% Goals f Provide affordable housing to high-needs youth ages College Bound 16 to 21 that were formerly or are currently in the foster care system f Provide services designed to develop life skills that teach youth how to live successfully on their own f Assist youth in developing a community-based support system in preparation for emancipation Courtesy Adrian Becerra Services Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) provides a structured, intensive program for foster youth preparing to leave the foster care system. This program provides independent housing, substantial one-on-one counseling, support, instruction and guidance. Transitional Living Center (Halcyon Property) was purchased in 2005 by FCNI, through partnerships with various local and public agencies, to provide affordable housing to emancipated youth between the ages of 18-21 as well as housing for clients in the Transitional Housing Placement Program. 20 transitional and affordable housing services Nine years in foster care and multiple foster homes later, Mia ended up in Family Care Network’s Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) at the age of 16. “I was really determined to get into the THPP program,” Mia reports, “I have always been independent and I felt that the program could offer me more freedom, as well as teach me the skills I would need to live on my own.” Mia has been in foster care since she was seven years old and living in various homes hasn’t always been easy for her. Now, at 17, Mia is on the brink of her high school graduation and looking forward to starting college in the fall with a full-ride scholarship. Mia describes her life in THPP over this last year as a step towards independence. “I like making my own decisions, but I also like the support I receive in THPP,” Mia explained. Mia has utilized the assets of the program to their fullest, learning how to budget, organize her apartment, manage her part-time job, all while maintaining good grades and participating in an afterschool sport. Mia states that learning to budget has been her favorite new skill. While Mia’s scholarship will pay for school and most expenses, it was important to her to learn how to spend and save her extra money. She believes that what she learned about managing her expenses while in THPP will help her in college and beyond. Courtesy Brenda Lamothe Coulomme transitional and affordable housing services 21 Delinquency Prevention services Intensive Community Diversion Courtesy Gail Kewney History ICD began as a new partnership with County Probation in 2001. Since then, FCNI has provided communitybased counseling to 676 youth. 79% of the participants were successful in their diversion program. Courtesy Artem Mazunor The Family Care Network provides treatment programs designed to prevent juvenile crime and divert youth from involvement in the juvenile/criminal justice system. 2004-2005 Outcomes Youth/Families Served: Successful Placement Days: Goals Promising Future f Divert youth from involvement in the juvenile justice system f Reduce parent/youth conflicts by strengthening family relationships f Develop assets and life skills in high-needs youth f Improve the skills of parents and caregivers f Assist youth to become responsible, healthy and productive members of their community Courtesy Lotus Head Services Courtesy Jessica Browne 22 delinquency prevention services 77 79% ICD services helped Lacey to process her stresses differently, helping to elevate her need to escape through drug use. Lacey was also able to reconnect with her Dad, her dad enjoying the opportunity to get to know his daughter again. Lacey is a young lady with a promising future, having rediscovered that she is a valuable person with a lot to offer herself, her family and her community. . Intensive Community Diversion (ICD) provides mental-health services through geographically located community diversion teams in partnership with Probation and local city police departments. Community School Services provides counseling services to all San Luis Obispo County-based Community Schools and is operated by the County Office of Education. Youth and Family Restoration Program provides a community placement alternative for probation youth in a secure setting for up to six months, as well as aftercare services, in collaboration with San Luis Obispo Probation Department. Lacey is a 17-year old high school senior who was referred to ICD because of her struggles with substance abuse. Lacey’s first interaction with ICD staff was a difficult one. As one staff member recalled, “She was so emotional it was difficult for her to articulate a sentence.” Lacey admitted to abusing drugs on a daily basis as a way to escape the stress in her life and deal with unresolved issues. She felt disconnected and alone. While she maintained that her sole lifeline was her father, Lacey admitted that her father had a difficult time relating to her and her needs. Lacey was encouraged in therapy to change those things in her life that were causing her the greatest amount of stress. Lacey’s therapist also attempted to show Lacey how to see issues in her life with a different perspective, demonstrating how her drug use was not solving her problems, but making them worse. Lacey’s self-esteem and self-expression where also targeted areas, Lacey having to learn new ways of seeing and expressing herself. Courtesy Georgios M.W. When ICD services ended, Lacey’s therapist saw a much different girl sitting before her than the one that first came in. Lacey had learned to appreciate herself, improving her self-expression and communication skills. delinquency prevention services 23 Youth and Family Restoration Program Community School Services Courtesy Jose Torres History Community School Services began serving all five San Luis Obispo County’s Community Schools in 2004. The community Schools saw a 57% reduction in incidents of serious school behavior, e.g., violence, weapons, substance-related incidents, vandalism and disruptive behavior. Logan was placed in the Community School program after being expelled from his local high school due to poor attendance. Under the influence of drugs, Logan had stopped going to school and had started acting out with friends and family. Logan was also caught stealing on numerous occasions and was at risk for being sent to juvenile hall. Once placed in Community School, Logan struggled with remaining on task in the classroom and appeared to be behind in several subjects. To provide Logan support, his counselor set aside time to meet with him one-on-one and began building a relationship with Logan based on trust. During their time together, Logan was eventually able to disclose that his father had died three months earlier and that he and his family were not coping well with the loss. Logan’s counselor connected Logan and his family with community resources, contacting a local hospice in order to help Logan and his family deal with their loss and its aftermath. 2004-2005 Outcomes Youth Served: Successful Program Days: Regaining His Footing 327 95% Another concern of Logan’s counselor was his behavior in the classroom. Continuing to meet with his counselor on a weekly basis, Logan soon learned better coping skills and more positive means of expressing his needs and emotions. Eventually, Logan began to improve his classroom behaviors. Once Logan was able to function in the classroom, his teachers were able to focus his energy on his schoolwork. Logan graduated from Community School in June. At his graduation ceremony, Logan’s mother shared with his counselor the impact the resources and support had made in her son’s life. Logan’s mother praised the school for supporting the students who seem to have all the odds against them. Courtesy Georgios M.W. 24 delinquency prevention services Courtesy Marie Jeanne Iliescu History The Youth and Family Restoration Program (YFRP), a collaboration between the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department and the Family Care Network, provides a community placement alternative for probation youth in a secure setting for up to six months with aftercare services. FCNI services includes: strengthbased, cognitive behavioral counseling and an interagency approach to coordinating services and connecting youth and families to community resources. This program is geared towards assisting youth with successfully completing community service hours and restitution, in addition to providing aftercare counseling services. Since its inception in March of 2005, FCNI has served 13 youth within the 2004/05 fiscal year. In preparation for his return home, Gabriel was connected to a job readiness class. Gabriel worried that an employer wouldn’t hire him because of his history. However, at one of Gabriel’s first interviews, the employer was so impressed with his interview skills that he hired Gabriel on the spot. After being part of YFRP, Gabriel has stopped running away from home, has been able to secure stable employment and has become a contributing member of his community. Gabriel is the first to admit that he didn’t think his success would be possible, nor could he have imagined living at home with his parents again. But as Gabriel states now, “Feeling real feels pretty good.” 2004-2005 Outcomes Youth served: Successful Placement Days: 13 100% Life Redirection “I’ve been in Juvenile Hall more than I’ve been at home,” reports Gabriel, a 17-year old high school senior. “This is the first time I’ve been real. This is the first time I’ve realized what I’m doing to my family.” Gabriel’s story starts when his substance abuse and habitual running away from home started him down a road that some kids never find their way back from. Gabriel entered YFRP after being placed at San Luis Obispo County’s juvenile hall. The YFRP team recognized that structure for Gabriel and his family would be linking them with community resources where their strengths could be developed and their needs could be met. Through individual and family therapy, Gabriel learned how his behavior influenced his decisions and how his decisions affected his family. Gabriel’s natural tendency to lead soon became an asset to his family. As Gabriel learned to take responsibility for his actions, he began to encourage others in his family to do the same. Courtesy Martin R.W. delinquency prevention services 25 Mentors Special Services Courtesy Hilary Quinn History FCNI began recruiting mentors in 2001 and made its first client/mentor match on November 14, 2001. Since then, the Mentor Program has been very successful as represented by the following: f61 mentors have been recruited and trained f56 matches have been made f26 have completed their mentorship commitment f7 are currently ongoing f15 ended prematurely due to a change in the child’s status Courtesy Marc Amesse Basic program funding sources are often very limited in scope and do not allow FCNI to fully meet the needs of the children, youth and families we serve. Thus, the agency is committed to developing community-based resources to further fulfill our mission. 2004-2005 Outcomes Successful mentor matchings: Goals f Create and expand linkage between agency clients and their community f Develop resources to meet client needs not covered by traditional funding sources f Serve as a conduit for individuals and organizations to become positively involved in the lives of children, youth and families in need f Establish alternative revenue sources to allow FCNI to expand and develop new programs without public funding 26 special services Services Courtesy Carl Dwyer Mentor and Intern Program provides the opportunity for individuals to become a part of the Family Care Network in two distinct ways: mentoring and interning. Mentoring allows community members to reach out to our clients who are in need of a healthy adult in their lives. Interning provides students with the opportunity to gain experience with high-needs children, youth and families to help the interns make future career decisions while earning college credits. Educational Services provides additional resources for children and youth being served by the agency which include academic assessment testing, tutoring and academic advocacy. FCNI also provides ongoing human services training for staff, professionals and parents designed to improve their skills and abilities. Community Resources Development provides goods and services for children and families by working with the community, as well as develops alternative sources of revenue, such as: servicerelated enterprise, endowment and planned giving for expanding and developing FCNI programs. sorrows, her school drama and even parts of her rough past. We finally began to bond and our relationship flourished. It was truly a beautiful thing to experience. So, there was no changing of the world for me. Nor was there an extreme emotional makeover for my mentee’s life. However, there were Jessica’s smiles and laughter —glimpses of her changing heart. From what I learned at FCNI, I offer this encouragement to anyone who has a tough child to love on—you are doing good work. And no matter how small the act of kindness you are showing towards a struggling child is, they listen and will remember every tiny thing you do. Whatever you do—don’t give up! 15 Life Lesson So I set out to change the world… and I learned it starts with one heart at time. Inspired by my mother’s unconditional love for me and my family, I acquired the desire to serve others, especially children. So, when my fifth year in college came around and my time playing college softball ended, I knew it was time to invest my heart in a worthy cause. It was time to start giving back. I came to know the Family Care Network through a local church service and fell in love with their mission statement and core values. I took the necessary steps to become a mentor and eventually I met my mentee match. My mentee’s name is Jessica. She is a beautiful, brighteyed girl who changed my life almost from the instant I met her. At our first several meetings, Jessica’s wall of self defense was so thick (and rightfully so) that sometimes we would go whole visits without her exchanging anything other than a cordial greeting with me. After several weeks of meeting, however, on the drive to a local cafe, Jessica suddenly let me into her world and started sharing her heart. After that meeting, Jessica began calling me even on days we did not meet; sharing her joys and Courtesy nelshael.com special services 27 Educational Services Interns Courtesy June Collins History FCNI began recruiting interns in 1990 and has served over 141 since that time. Interns participate with FCNI events, work with clients and help support staff. 2004-2005 Outcomes f23 Interns were accepted and trained f100% of the interns came from California Polytecnic University, San Luis Obispo f20 Interns were Psychology, Child Development, and Social Sciences majors f2 Interns were English and Business Administration majors f1 Intern was a Recreation Administration Major fThe average number of hours spent interning was 13.5 hours a week My Interning Experience My internship at Family Care Network has been a life changing experience. One of my case assignments was to provide a short-term, stable, mentoring relationship to a teenage girl named Serena. On our first meeting, Serena and I went to the park, played frisbee and talked about things like our favorite movies, sports and music. Each week Serena and I would do an activity outside of her house because her mom was not comfortable having us remain in the home. I remember one afternoon a few months into my internship when Serena and I were deciding where to go to play a board game I had brought. Her mom piped in saying, “Why don’t you play here? There’s plenty of room.” This was a pivotal moment in our relationship because it showed that her mom finally felt comfortable enough to have me stay in her home. When I first started my internship, I saw it as a great way to gain experience about the social service system while fulfilling my internship requirement I needed to graduate from Cal Poly. I now see my internship as a personal growth experience in which I helped to better the life of one teenager and her family. Even though my obligation to continue seeing Serena ends in a few weeks, I have decided to become her mentor for the next year until I finish college. I have seen Serena’s mom be a great example to her children by going back to school, talking about voting and showing them unconditional love. I know this family will go on to do great things and I am blessed to be a part of their lives. Courtesy Sabine Reichel History FCNI has been providing Educational Services to every school-age child placed within Alternative Family Services, THPP or Familia de Novo in San Luis Obispo County since 1990. In 2005, FCNI was awarded funding from Santa Barbara County to provide educational services to foster children/youth residing in Santa Barbara County. Working in collaboration with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education and the Santa Barbara County Office of Education, FCNI’s Educational Services include, but are not limited to, the following: fAcademic assessment testing fEducational planning fAdvocacy and special education support fCaregiver and staff training fVocational testing and guidance fTutoring assistance fCollege planning and financial aid guidance 2004-2005 Outcomes Children/Youth Served: 191 Tutoring Jack I began tutoring Jack in early spring. Jack is a 14-year old with a distinct dislike for all things to do with math. He told me when we first met, "I don't like taking math tests because I don’t like knowing that the school is trying to find out what I know." As a retired teacher who taught for over 30 years, Jack’s reluctance and apprehension about school were not new to me. During our tutoring sessions, I focused our time together on developing Jack’s skills, while encouraging him to learn new ones. At the young age of 14, Jack had already been through a lot. Jack missed a lot of school early on, and his lack of academic consistency created a lot of gaps in his understanding of math. Together we worked on filling his math gaps. 28 special services Over time, Jack began to enjoy many math successes. Whether it was learning his multiplication tables or figuring out how to divide fractions, Jack was filling in his gaps and math was becoming less frustrating. Jack also uncovered his talent for solving tricky word problems, a talent he’s enjoyed using to stump his family and his tutor. By the time summer had past and the following school year was getting ready to start, Jack showed much more optimism about starting a new math class. Jack told me that for once he wasn’t dreading his math tests, but instead he was looking forward to showing off what he’s learned to his teachers. Courtesy Stefan Krilla special services 29 Fundraising Community Resources Development Courtesy Michelle Seixas History In 2005, FCNI expanded our Community Resources Development program, hiring a full-time director to help us link the needs of children and families’ with community resources. Currently, the Community Resources Development program is working within the community to provide goods and services for families and youth, as well as develop alternative sources of revenue for FCNI, such as: service related enterprise, endowment and planned giving for expanding and developing FCNI programs. The Community Resources Development program also recruits and works with volunteers from the community who wish to help us accomplish our mission. 2004-2005 Outcomes f121 community volunteers helped with FCNI events and in the office f54 children, youth and families were assisted though in-kind community donations Courtesy Ivan Freaner A Volunteering Heart It seemed not too long ago, that I was rushing from work to deliver my daughters’ to school, practice, shopping or appointments. Living at Heritage Ranch, there were days that I would put up to 300 miles on my car, between my career and children’s activities. Gradually, little bits of unplanned time cropped up. Then choices that I never before considered entered my life. Even with a career, my daughters leaving home created an empty gap. For me, nothing compared to the satisfying feeling of purpose that came from being a parent. I didn’t want to replace that precious time with just anything. Becoming affiliated with Family Care Network, I realized that there were a lot of choices that satisfied my desire for purpose. It doesn’t matter what I do for FCNI, because in one way, shape or form, I’m helping kids. Like a big family, there’s always something going on at Family Care network. Helping out at the Taste of the Central Coast just happened to be right up my alley. After 20 years of business ownership in the interior design field, it was no surprise that I was drawn to the event’s silent auction. Setting up displays and arranging the beautiful show pieces brought me loads of pleasure, but this time it was to help kids. There’s a lot of satisfaction that comes from being able to use your skills and expertise, while supporting a cause that you value. There was no stress. I choose the project, and I was given room for creativity. There were deadlines, sure, and though I worked hard, they were someone else’s responsibility. Now that I think about it, when I grow up, I want to be a full-time FCNI volunteer! Courtesy Rich DuBose The Taste of the Central Coast The Family Care Network’s Taste of the Central Coast is a fall fund-raiser designed to spotlight Central Coast cuisine, wine, art, gifts and services while bringing together members of the community to raise money for FCNI. In 2004, this elegant evening was held at the Cypress Ridge Golf Course in Arroyo Grande. The event includes a live and silent auction, enabling guests to bid on beautiful items and services donated from local businesses. All proceeds from the event went to support services and programs that directly benefit children, youth and families on the Central Coast. Taste of the Central Coast 2004 fRaised over $18,000 through business and individual donations f113 individuals participated in the event fOver 100 local businesses partnered with FCNI to provide guests with food, gifts and auction items Annual Christmas Open House Each year the Family Care Network presents a Christmas Open House to all of our clients and their families. For some of our clients, this Christmas celebration is their only celebration. For all, it’s a wonderful display of support and care poured out by the community. This event is completely community-sponsored and any extra donations FCNI receives are used throughout the year for clients’ birthdays, incentives or are given to San Luis Obispo’s Department of Social Services for their use at Christmas. Christmas 2004 fOver 1,000 gifts were donated to FCNI, totaling an approximate value of $37,000 f200 children and 150 parents received gifts and stockings f600 guests attended the Annual Christmas Open House fOver 300 individuals, businesses, local community groups and local churches partnered with FCNI to provide gifts and food Miracle Miles for Kids Miracle Miles for Kids is the Family Care Network’s 10K Walk-Run from Morro Rock to Cayucos Pier. This year’s event, held on May 14, 2005, featured a competitive race with mile and meter markers, team competition, a fun family walk and a grand postrace celebration complete with a tri-tip barbecue, unique prizes and awards, special vendors and music. The event is sponsored by many key local businesses. All proceeds from this event went to support services and programs that directly benefit children, youth and families on the Central Coast. Miracle Miles for Kids 2005 fRaised over $47,000 through business sponsorships and individual pledge donations f722 individuals participated in the event fOver 50 local businesses partnered with FCNI to provide partici30 special services pants food and prizes fundraising 31 community investors Community Partners Courtesy Peter Hellebrand The Family Care Network strongly believes that services are better accomplished through collaboration and teamwork. All FCNI programs are delivered through partnerships with County and/or other community-based organizations and individuals. FCNI salutes the following people for helping us accomplish our mission. Community Partners San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services San Luis Obispo County Probation Department San Luis Obispo County Department of Behavioral Health Services San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Santa Barbara County Office of Education San Luis Obispo County Health Department San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department San Luis Obispo County Children’s Services Network Council Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services Santa Barbara County Probation Department Santa Barbara County CASA San Luis Obispo County CASA San Luis Obispo County School Districts Economic Opportunities Council Transitions–Mental Health Association Food Bank Agape Christian Fellowship Grace Church San Luis Obispo Calvary Chapel New Life Community Church, Pismo Beach Mountainbrook Church Atascadero Community Link 32 community partners Courtesy Rodrigo Roveri Dr. Matthew Kim Robert & Janalyn Simpson Castillo Family Trust Howard & Sylvia Drucker Old Mission Church Daniel & Elizabeth Krieger DA Craghead Construction First Baptist Church SLO The Gas Company RRM Design Group Keith & Betty Sinton Carl Skrobrak Templeton Assembly of God The David & Lucile Packard Fnd. Jacqueline Cruz NAIFA Central Coast James Roberts Susan Kerekes Deborah Wettlaufer Access Foundation Stephen & Cathy Giovanisci Jerry Scolari Joey Scolari Heritage Oaks Bank PG&E Corporation taste of the central coast business donors Alex BBQ Babycakes Barons Orchids Inc. Beauty Unlimited Berry Hill Bistro Best Friends Bishop's Peak Wine Blue Magoo Designs Bluebird Inn Castoro Cellars CCS Chele's Chloe's Confections Coalesee Bookstore Cypress Ridge Dark Star Cellars Days Inn SLO Del's Pizzaria Doce Robles Doggie Spa Eagle Castle Winery Edgeware Cutlery Elizabeth Waters Int. Erica's Baked Delights Faces Skin Care Farm Supply Co. Feathers Hair Salon Frame Works Garden Street Inn Giuseppes's Grappolo Grey Wolf Cellars H & G Clothing Huebner Enterp. Ingalls Photography Inn at Morro Bay Kim & Company Kiwanis de Tolosa KJUG Laetitia Winery Las Cazuelas Linns Marc Amesse Photography Mare Blu Marie Calendars Martin & Weyrich Mastantuano McKeon-Phillips Melodrama Mission Cheesecake Co. Moonstone Cottages Mosaic Madness Mosby Winery MyKory.com Novo Of Castles and Kings Ollalieberry Inn Paso Robles Inn Patriot Sport Fishing Paul Malouf PCF Aviation, LLC Pelican Point Petit Soleil Photo 101 Pismo Coast Village Poor Richard's Press Popolo Porch Home & Gard. Pritchard Ent. Rainscape Robin's Restaurant Santa Maria Inn Serenescapes Silver City Skrobrak Cleaning Slo Antiques Treasures St. Mary Mead Steamers of Pismo Sunfire Gallery Sylvester's Winery Tamara's Antiques Tarrica Wine Cellars The Cakery The Great Skin Co. The Park Therapy Traditions Trinity Quilters Vienni Vai Trattoria Virg's Landing Vista del Rey Whalebone Vineyard Willows Bend Ant. Windancer Gallery taste of the central coast individual donors Leslie Abernathy Carol Allen Jim Allen Cheryl Altman Marc Altman Ron Andrs Teri Andrs Beth Appel Chip Appel Tiffany Bierly Catherine Blair Tim Blair Charles Braun Marsha Braun Stephen Breidbach Dennis Cementina Kay Cementina Rotary Club Andrew Cohen Tara Conrad Paul Cram Carolee Dasmann Dick Dasmann Bill Dauphin Dave Dauphin Katie Dauphin Nikki Dauphin Sally Dauphin Steve Dauphin Lora Dawes Wesley Dawes Kathy Dieter Lawrence Dieter Jeannie duBois Jim duBois Joanna Duhon Jeanne Dukes Annie Echeverria Annie Fargo Andy Figg Lisa Figg Chuck Fishman Sophie Fishman Brian Francisco Carolyn Freitas Mark Frice Natalie Frice Dean Georgatos Debbie Georgatos Henry Giacomantonio Terri Giacomantonio Jim Graham Kathy Graham Jim Halls Leslie Halls Obie Hansen Gary Harkins Muriel Harkins Bill Hayes Thelma Hayes Janet Hedges Mike Hedges Susan Heiden Angel Hurtado Joanna Jones Larry Jones Susan Jones Jeff Krueckel Camille Lucio Frank Lucio Louis Martinez Susan Martinez Rod McKinsey David McShea Karen McShea Linda Millard Harry Miller Vonne Miller William Montoya John Ormande Vickie Ormande Cheryl Priolo Jeff Priolo Dan Qualey Dawn Qualey Debra Ramsgard John Ramsgard Lorraine Rapp Jim Roberts Meg Roberts Jennifer Salio Jim Salio Barbara Santcez Bobbie Scott Keith Scott Janalyn Simpson Don Smith Jan Sparrow Mike Sparrow State Farm Dick Stepanian Liz Stepanian Darlene Swain Ed Swain Patricia Taylor Crystal Twomey Ray Wallin Aaron Ward Alan Willard Carla Willard Lisa Zisa taste of the central coast volunteers Alicia Collins Amanda Masters Ashley Dorn Ben Hartlet Bonnie Giordano Cal Poly Rec 210 Class Corinne Bierly Erin Hartlet Hannah Johnson Hannah Johnson Jeannie duBois Jenny Hutchinson Jim Gardner Jim Rogerts Joel Roberts Lisa Zisa Marc Amesse Marsha Braun Meg Roberts Michelle Liu Natalie Ward Nikki Dauphin Shawn Mansager Solomon Cheng Tamara Murphy Terri Giacomantonio Vince Giordano miracle miles volunteers Alissa Gordon Amanda Masters Ashley Hart Ben Hartlet Bianca Sales Bobbie Scott Carol Allen Corinne Bierly Dana Nichols Danny Silva Desiree Brewer Erin Hartelt Evelyn Kroeker Hannah Johnson Harry Miller Heidi Wheeler & Friends Hollie Buchanon Jaquiline Cruz Jeannie duBois Jesse Wheller Jessica Dale Jessica Glasgow Jessica Mock Jim Allen Jim Buchanon Joel Roberts John Silva Jon Berezay Jonathan Sorbello Julie Nanninga Kenneth Burrows Lacey Allen Leah Prendez Leah Tucker & Roomates Lindsay Slay Maggie Marchand Matt Thompson Melissa Moralis Michele Lady Michelle Liu Monique Natalie Frice Natalie Ward Nate Richey Nikki Dauphin Paul Cram Rebecca Kaldunsky Sara Lady Steve Anselm Steven Sherman Trisha Kellerman Valerie Gatchalian William Steffenouer miracle miles individual donors Chuck Abbe Vanessa Adame Lauren Adams Nicole Adams James Allen Karen Allen Amanda Alpiner Gabriella Amador James Amaih Marilyn Ameer Chris Anderson Mary Ano Tina Anrich Beth Appel Linda Aranda Ruth Armour Wes Armstrong Ashley Ashmore Michael Ault Yi Mon Aye Amanda Baker Jennette Ballas Maureen Barbieri Jeffrey Barksdale Heather Barone Rosanna Barr Niklas Barreto Jared Barrilleaux Bonnie Bastain Matthew Bastain Krista Baucher Adria Beaman David Beaman Martin Beckett Emily Beckman Greg Bell Priscilla Bennette Katie Bentley David Berry Natalie Berwick Maya Bettencourt Nick Bilich Josh Bishop Andrea Bittick Xandy Black Erin Blake Carrie Bledsoe Jill Boaz Julia Bolger Lindsey Bolton Alan Bond Valerie Bond Erin Botzon Tawny Bracken community partners 33 cont. miracle miles individual donors Debbie Braden Don Braden Daren Bradley John Brady Samantha Brandon Scott Brandt Carla Braunschweig Boris Bravo Ashley Brenneman Diana Brewster Michael Brewster Paul Brink Christopher Britigan George Brizendine Glenda Brooke Aleea Brooks Alanna Brown Carrie Brown Chris Brown Brooke Browning Jaclyn Brownlee Lisa Bube Carol Burch Clinessa Burch Roy Burch Margaux Burkholder Jolie Burns Kristel Calderon Chris Call Danielle Camarena James Campbell Luana Campbell Katherine Campbell Jessica Canales Kelly Capell Diana Carmany Holly Caron Kim Carrington Tom Carroll Linda Castanedo Brittany Catron Vicky-Joanne Caulen William Chan Beth Chance Frances Chang Stephen Chee Brianna Chenevey Solomon Cheng Ned Cherry Marjorie Cherry Leanne Cheung Jennifer Chew Tim Chew Lisa Chisholm Jenny Christensen Alyssa Christofferson Kacey Chun Kenneth Chung Nolan Civian Brittney Clark Garth Clark Lindsay Clark Tracey Cleeland David Clifford Taylor Cohe Alixandra Cohen Jason Cole Sheryl Collmer Will Corcoran Susy Corriea Maia Crable Carrie Crafton Kit Cressaty Jennifer Crockett Justin Cromsigt Caleb Cross Judy Cross Kevin Crossley Suze Crowley Dave Cummings Andi Cunningham Sarah Cutler Katie Dahl Paula Dahlgren Jennifer Dale Jessica Dale Bev Dana Sarah Davenport Vicki Davenport Jaul David Aloma Davis Nicole Davis Syneva Dekker Jeremy Del Real Linda Delahanty Jessica Deleuw Janie Derderian Dana Desrosiers Cheryl Dettrick Aleece Diaz Jackie Diaz Servando Diaz Chris Diez Denise Dillon Nathan Ditmore Sam Dodge Stephanie Dollahite Tanya Downing Jim du Bois Janet Duke Mike Dunham Eileen DuRoss Paul DuRoss Sarah DuRoss David Eberle Dustin Eccles Asali Echols Brooke Ecklund Jennifer Eichelberger Aubrey Ellzey Ron Eminhizer Sarah Eminhizer Joanne Endo Kelly Enrico Sandra Erb Kristen Erhard Liliana Escobar-Thies Matt Esswein Sandy Fairfield Robin Fapp Megan Farrell David Fee Valeri Felger Danika Felix Karlo Felix Ash Finn Nanette Finn John Fitch Laura Folkrod Jacque Fondren Carmen Fong Gerardo Fonseca Jr Heather Forney Dennis Fox Lauren Fraser Taren Freeh Sarah French 34 community partners Carly Frice Garrett Frice Gene Frice Natalie Frice Kelly Fries Denise Fritz Mark Fritz Todd Frommeyer Lenore Gallagher Megan Gaskyi Leo Gastaneau Mark Gate Jennifer Gau Suzanna Geary Cynthia Geller Riley Gerbrandt Henry Giacomantonio Teresa Giacomantonio Terri Giacomantonio Shannon Gibbons Chris Gibbs Amy Gilman Jo Ann Giordano Shaina Giorgi Liz Girouard Garrett Girvan Goldie Glaser Hugo Godoy Alonso Gonzalez Rob Gordon Steve Gordon Leslie Gorman Kathy Graham James Graham Kenneth Gray Jonathan Graybill Brent Griffiths Karen Grundler Jose Guerara Robert Gundert Jamie Hadler Casey Haggerty Chris Haggie Viquel Haley Kathy Hall Nathan Hall Lauren Halliburton Linda Hamilton Robert Hamilton Jessica Hammes Sarah Hammes Wendy Hammes Brian Haner Paul Hanges Jeff Hansen Sandy Hansen Cody Hanson Libby Hanson Martin Hanson Adam Hardcastle Robyn Hardcastle Amanda Harper CJ Harris Maguerite Harris Ashley Hart Lori Hasin Alex Hathaway Kristen Hauber April Hawkins Melinda Heaslet Nancy Heffner Erin Hehus Emily Hein Keeley Heintz Joseph Henry Katie Herbst Paul Hernandez Brittny Hertoghe Rebecca Hicks Kris Hiemstra Danielle Higginbotham Brenda Hill Patrick Hill Christine Himmelrich Cindy Himmelrich Jackson Ho Betty Hodges Jim Hodges Amy Hoffman Annika Hoffman Katie Hollingsworth Scott Holzer Erika Homestead Malia Howard Michelle Howard Colleen Hubbard Lisa Huet Alexis Hultine Brant Hutchinson Frank Hutchinson Trent Hutchinson Amy Hutputtanasin Lea Hyatt Shelby Hyosaka Bob Imes Marci Imes Robin Inouye Brittany Jacobson Erica Jacobson Sasha Jalowsky Christian Jamison Katie Jamison David Jeffery Josiah Jennings Michael Jew Laura Jimenez Suzanne Jobling John Jobling Matthew Johnson Sandra Johnson Keri Jones Larry Jones Susan Jones Scott Juretic Peter Kardel Ardia Kelker Sarah Kelley Becky Kennedy Robert Kennedy Gregory Keogh Kimi Kieft Ryan Kiley Amy Kim Christian Kim Sherie Kim Clay Kim Amanda King Heidi Kirkpatrick Kelsey Klein Katie Klenner Katie Kluenker JT Knox Margae Knox Kris Kofoed Michelle Kong Yvonne E. Koob Benjamin Koonce Darren Kraker Jennifer Kraker Robyn Kress Kristen Kronenbitter Carmen Kunz Kai H. Kwok Michele Lady Lam Lam Kym Lamison Greg Lankard Janet Lankard Derek Lauritzer Parker Lauritzer Derek Lawirtzen Paul Lee Simon Lee Danelle Lees Greg Lehmann Jeff Lehmkuhl Jackie Leverenz Barry Lewis Jamie Lewis Rain Lewis Jan Lewis Kam W. Li Lourdes Licon Robert Light Shelly Light Julianne Limoli Anderson Lin Bianca Lin Joan Linder Leigh Lingnofski Ardi Linsteadt Michelle Liu John Lo Barbara Lorenzen Tim Loughman Curt Lowgren Eric Luchessi Helen Lueng Chloe Lyon Carol MacCorkell Katie MacCorkell Ivonne Macias-Mansberg Kati Mackereth Frank Madden Jon Madden Pat Madden Briana Magginetti Iya Mahan Shelby Mahan Tina Mai Mary Malotte Rafael Mancera John Manley Gabriel Manro Alex Manuel Nicole Manville Donald Martin Frank Martin Krisin Martin Ralph Martin Victoria Martin Erika Martin Cathleen Martinez Matthew Martinez Andrea Mason Jeremy Massie Samantha Mauro Shannon Mawhinney Kim Maynard Elaine McCann George McClintock Debbie McCreary Evelyn McDevitt Breann McDonald Karen McGaughey Michael McGee Marcia McGee Tyler McGinn Becky McIntire William McKee Marion McKenna Paul McKinney Heidi McQuitty Sean McRae Linda Meldine Angelina Mello Laurie Merckle Damian Meyer Jennifer Meyer Clem Michel Glenn Micko Jo Ann Miedema Tom Milder Barak Miles Julie Miles Stormy Miller Jennifer Millsaps Dana Milstead Kit Mitsuoka Michael Mize Grace Mohr Tiffany Mok Beverly Monroe Andrea Mooney Kerry Moore Bryce Moore Tiffany Mortensen Erin Moschetti Alicia Moss Nick Mule Kaitlin Murchison Colin Murphy Doug Murphy Tamara Murphy Liz Murray Babak Naficy Christine Nagel Stacey Nairne Marissa Nakano Lisa-Marie Namphy Matthew Neal Mike Neeley Ashley Nelson Lisa Nelson Bruce Nenadal Andrea Nepomuceno Carissa Nepstead Christa Nettleton Doug Nettleton Carolynn Newton Larry Newton Wendy Nguyen Jon Nibbio Cal Nishinaka Charlene Nishinaka Grant Nixon Trevor Nomi Nancy Norman Darren Norris Jenni Norris Tawni Nucklos Simon Nunez Queenie Nunez Eileen Oatley Belinda Oberem Frances O'Donnell Cara O'Hagan Meggie O'Hagan Nancy Oldham Jeff Oleson cont. miracle miles individual donors Meg Roberts Holly Olmstead Janelle Oneschuck Frank Ortega Dustin Orton Chloe Orton-Cartnal Lane Orton-Cartnal Linda Osborn Steffani Osborne Mashelle Owens Rhiannon Owens Teresa Page Emily Parker John Patchett Scott Patterson Lindsey Paulick Heather Paulson Heather Payne Jac Pederson, DDS Andrew Pellicciotti Nora Pena Klenner Elizabeth Percival Darrick Perez Matthew Peyton Julia Phend Rebecca Phillips Shelley Pineo Leslie Pint Laura E. Piper Michelle Pitman Kassidy Poet Elizabeth Polana Danny Polivka Damien Porter Tamara Presser Megan Price Christin Pulliam Jenny Putt Kathy Pycior Dan Qualey Dawn Qualey Abby Radecki Jesica Ramirez Gilbert Ramos Erin Rand Ted Rapley Erin Rau Russell Raymond Mark Reents Mary Reents Liz Regan Marlene Regan Lori Reid Susan Reniere Kelly Resnick Sergio Reyes Gregory Reynolds KimReynolds Kerrey Rhoads Melanie Rhoads Laurie Rice Leroy Richards Ethan Richardson Christian Richert Sean Ricketts Rebecca Riddering Sean Riley Mary Ann Riley Tim Riley Erica Roa Brandin Roat Jesse Roberts Jim Roberts Joel Roberts Maria Roberts Edie Robertson Clover Robinson Juan Roca Carol Rockholt Leann Rodenberg Juan Rodriguez Refugio Rodriguez Anji Roeser Marito Rolando Paul Rollins Charity Romano Tim Romano Rachel Ann Romo Connor Rose Garrett Rose Hawkins Rose Shannon Rose Daniel Rowe Jean Rowe Jacinta Ryan Amir Saber Jennifer Sams Patrick Sanders Jannette Santos Anthony Sarracine Eva Marie Saucedo Arline Savage Alex Savin Aaron Sceales Jack Schemmer Kendall Schemmer Vicki Schemmer Sarah Schertzer Jennifer Schlenker Derek Schmidt Kristin Schonfeld Carol Schultz Larry Schultz Emily Schwartz Lisa Schwennicke Bobbie Scott Keith Scott Michelle Seller Marco Sepulveda JT Service Becka Seymour Trisha Shafer Sheila Sheeler Stu Sheeler Cindy Shibutani Steve Shields Nicole Shoemaker Erika Siedel Judy Siedel Mark Siedel Neil Silvers Sierra Simmons Anthony Simpson Katie Simpson Betty Sinton Keith Sinton Sarah Skeehan Greg Slater Mollie Small Frank Smith Hayley Soderlund Brad Sorenson Alison Sparrow Jan Sparrow Nicole Spencer Clara Sperow Ken Sperow Lisa Sperow Thomas Spillane Sarah Squires Chelsea Starr Chris Stavros Rich Steffke Rob Steffke Liz Stepanian Richard Stepanian Chad Stevens Chris Stevens Julie Stevens Danny Stitt Katie Stohlman Caitlin Stouffer Sandra Stout Diane Strausburg Dena Strauss Bryan Stupar Sherry Stupar Traci Sturgeon Wing-chi Suen Brian Sullivan Tambra Sullivan Delilah Sundown Jeff Swanson Elaine Swete Lauren Swete Robert Swete Anna Talley Lacey Tankersley Neil Tardiff Andrew Taylor Cara Taylor Patricia Taylor Anthony Tejada Charles Ternbeth Chris Testa Gus Thomasson Lillian Thomasson Raeanna Thomasson Eileen Thompson Lori Thompson David Thornhill Blake Thorshov Scott Thorshov Daisy Thorshov John Tiffin Sarah Toner Jeff Torbeck Alli Tramel Hillary Trout Dana Tryde Dave Tuoke y-Mote Trevor Tyler Ryan Urich Tara Valladon Dawn van Hoegaerden Michele Vanderlinde Jennifer Vanlandingham Norma VanNattan Anita VanRenselaar Lisa Vanstone Jason Varley Irene Vega Tony Verdugo Emilie Vester Monica Vincent Alex vonDohlen Steve vonDohlen Tommy vonDohlen Tricia vonDohlen Vanessa Vourvey Scott Waddell Pattie Wagner Ann Ward Christi Ward Natalie Ward Melissa Wedmore David Whalley Potter Whalley Jeannine White Laura White Margaret Wilcox Jason Wilkinson Alan Willard Carla Willard Jessica Williams Lara Wilson Michael Wisler Michael Wohlert Kahlin Wolf Craig Wong Joanne Wong Josephine Wong Nicholas Wong Amanda Woodcock Bill Woodson Erika Wright Josh Wright Scott Yates Alan Yeung Margrett Yiu Matt Yocum Linae Young Marc Zaccaria David Zevely Abby Zimmerman Lisa Zisa Jason Zivich Matthew Zobel Jacob Zukerman Erica Zumbahlen Madeline’s Restaurant McCarthy Wholesale Mike's Shoes Mission Cities Insurance Mission Linen and Uniform Ned and Marjorie Cherry New Life Community Church Oneschuck Construction Optimist Club, Arroyo Grande Optimist Club, Atascadero Pacific Beverage Company Pacific Tower Paco's Restaurant Penske Truck Leasing Co. Property Resource Network Rockview Lending Group RPM Design Group San Joaquin Engineering, Inc SLO Deputy Sheriffs Assoc. San Luis Podiatry San Luis Sourdough Scolari's Sizzler SLO Passport Southern California Gas Co. Spice Hunter The Pepsi Bottling Group The Sign Place Century 21 Tree of Life Upper Crust Trattoria Veterans of Foreign Wars Wallace Group christmas 2004 business donors miracle miles business donors 7-Up Royal Crown Bottling Advantage Answering Agape Christian Fellowship Atascadero Optimist Club Bend Chiropractic Calvary Chapel SLO Cayucos Lioness Cayucos Lions Central Coast Chinese Christian Church Central Coast Gymnastic's Training Center Chacho's Mexican Charles McMurray Co. Coast Hills Crystal Springs Water Deputy Sheriff's Association Dioptics Medical Products DP Industries Eldeen Scolari Finn Plumbing First Bank Fresh Choice Gene Frice Hedges Insurance Services House of Bread Idler & Rodgers J&E Health Acres J. Carroll Jamba Juice James and Luana Campbell Jeannie dUBois Jocko's Steak House The Money House JW Design & Construction Kennedy Club Fitness K-Jug 98.1 FM Lambda Chi Alpha LR Baggs Corporation Access Foundation Active Physical Therapy Inc. Agape Christian Fellowship Albertson's Alexander's Jewelers Alpha Omicron Sorority Alpha Phi Sorority American Industrial Paso Robles Apple Farm Applebee's Restaurant Art's Cyclery Atmospheres Auto Zone Azhiaziam Baja Fresh Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King Barnes and Noble Beast Beauty Supply Best Buy Big Daddies Pizza WS Packaging Boy Scouts Cad's Coffee House Cal Poly Community Services Calvary SLO Carlock's Bakery Champs Sports Chinese Christian Fellowship Circuit City Coast Hill Federal Credit Union Dominoes Pizza/Foothill Don Roberts Jewelers Dophin Shirt Co. Dr. Campbell's Duncan Fine Jewelers Farmers Kites Firestone Grill First Baptist Church of SLO Flower Market Flying Dutchman Fresh Choice Gamma Phi Beta Girl 2 Girl Gottschaulks Grace Church Great Britain Shop Group Dynamics (Cal Poly) Help-U-Sell Real Estate Highway Patrol Hobbees Restaurant Hofbrau Huebner Enterprises Interior Affairs Jamba Juice Kay Jewelers Kids n Things Kona's Leisure Time Games Little Sisters of Maranatha Lolo's Mexican Restaourant Los Osos Rexall Meritage Management Moondoggies Morro Bay Surf Company Mountain Brook Small Group Nautical Bean New Frontiers New Life Community Church New York Style Pizza Nibble Nook PIzza Noi's Little Thai One Way O'steenis Italian Food Outspoken Papa Murphy's Radio Shack Ralph's—Los Osos Red Robin Rite Aid Round Table—Los Osos RRM Design Salinas Fire Dept. Salt Water Taffy San Luis Sourdough Save On Sigma Kappa Sizzler Skies the Limit Sole Mate Spencer's Splash Café Sportscard Fantasy Starbucks Subway Sandwich Target Taylor Rentals Templeton Assembly of God The Parable The Quarter Deck The Real Estate Group The Sports Forum TKD Trader Joes Upper Crust Trattoria Uptown Espresso Utopia Bakery Vieni Vai Trattouria Volumes of Pleasure Vons Walden Books West Coast Light and Tackle Westerman Enterprise Whiz Kids Windows on the Water Woodstock's Pizza community partners 35 Circle of Friends Planting seeds of hope... Join our Circle of Friends and help us enhance the well-being of children and families… You can support our Mission through a variety of options, including: hank you for reading the Family Care Network’s T 2004-2005 Annual Report. We hope that the stories Volunteering Become a volunteer with Family Care Network by serving as a mentor, tutor or an administrative or event volunteer. Gifting By contributing goods or by donating monetarily through a variety of ways, you can help us provide necessary items and services to the children and families we serve. The following are some ways you give to Family Care Network: f Gifts-in-Kind f MissionFish (a charitable service provided by eBay) f Cash f Long-Term Contribution f Matching Gifts have been moving, that our outcomes have been encouraging and that our mission to “enhance the well-being of children and families” has been clearly seen in all we do. The heart and soul of nurturing growth and positive change is passion. And we are grateful to have shared our passion with the children, families and our community on the Central Coast for the last 17 years. Planned Giving Make a gift with lasting impact for the children and families on the Central Coast through a planned or legacy gift to FCNI. Planned gifts can provide you with enduring support while offering significant tax savings, increased income, better estate planning and permanent recognition. Check with your personal attorney, CPA, investment advisor or simply call FCNI to find out what is the best way for you to invest in planned giving. Some planned giving options include: f Securities f Real Estate Donation f Will & Living Trust f Life Insurance f Charitable Remainder Trusts f Charitable Gift Annuity f Endowment one life at a time For more information on how you can support our mission, please visit our website at fcni.org or call our financial department at 805.781.3535. 36 circle of friends Courtesy Bill Davenport annual report 2004-2005 37 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 Family Care Network, Inc.