Pictured - Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation

JEFFERSON FRANKLIN
COMMUNITY ACTION
CORPORATION
July, 2014
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
EDUCATION
HEALTH & NUTRITION
HOUSING & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE
&
FISCAL
Our MISSION
The mission of Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation
is to empower low-income individuals and families to reach their
highest level of success by integrating community resources.
Our VISION
JFCAC envisions communities with increased opportunities and
an improved quality of life for families living in the crisis of
poverty.
Our VALUES
Hard work and Commitment ~ Kindness and Respect to families
we serve ~ Education and Knowledge to achieve success ~
Team work and Passion to accomplish our mission
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What is a Community Action Agency (CAA)?
Community Action Agencies were created by the federal government
through the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, to combat poverty in geographically designed areas. Status as a CAA is the result of an explicit
designation by local or state government. A CAA has a tripartite board
structure that is designed to promote the participation of the entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty. Community Action Agencies
seek to involve the community, including elected public officials, private
sector representatives and especially low-income residents in assessing
local needs and attacking the causes and conditions of poverty.
Who are We?
JFCAC is a non-profit organization committed to assisting low-income
people in achieving self-sufficiency through quality programs in Jefferson
and Franklin Counties. We are a federal, state and local funded Community Action Agency incorporated in 1965. We are a charitable and educational tax-exempt organization described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are income tax deductible under applicable state and federal laws.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
JEFFERSON FRANKLIN COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
P.O. Box 920
Hillsboro, MO 63050
ROBERT OWEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jefferson County Office
(Administration, Community Services, Housing, Weatherization,
WIC, & Energy Assistance)
Franklin County Office
(Community Services, Energy
Assistance, Housing, &
Weatherization)
Hillsboro
Head Start Office
#2 Merchant Drive
Hillsboro, MO
1020 Plaza Court, Suite C
St. Clair, MO
305 Third St.
Hillsboro, MO
Office Hours:
Monday — Friday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Office Hours:
Monday — Friday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Office Hours:
Monday — Friday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Customer Hours:
Monday— Friday
8:30 am-4:30pm
Customer Hours:
Monday— Thursday
8:30 am-4:30pm
Customer Hours:
Monday — Friday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Phone (636) 789-2686
Phone (636) 629-6193
Phone (636) 789-3563
Our email is [email protected].
Visit our website at www.jfcac.org
Program Directors:
Kelly Sims, (CFO) Administration Director
Paulette Hensley, Community Services & Energy Director
Carol Floarke, Head Start Director
Janna Bittle, Housing Director
Joe White, Weatherization Director
Jan Glaze, WIC Director
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ADDITIONAL OPERATING LOCATIONS
ARNOLD WIC SITE
HEAD START
Jefferson County
FENTON
HEAD START HOUSE SPRINGS
Northwest Early Childhood Center
Health Department
Hermitage Hills Baptist Chapel
6180 Hwy MM
1818 Londell Road
1201 Saline Road
House Springs, MO
Arnold, MO
Fenton, MO
HEAD START ST. CLAIR
R-XIII Elementary School
HEAD START
HEAD START/
COLLABORATION SITES
EARLY HEAD START
Sullivan Primary School
GRAY SUMMIT
Union Early Childhood Center
3251 Hwy. MM
Imperial Creative Expressions
Gray Summit, MO
895 Bardot Street
St. Clair, MO
HEAD START UNION
Zion United Church of Christ
Learning Center
106 S. Lincoln
HEAD START/
Union, MO
HEAD START DE SOTO
EARLY HEAD START
De Soto Early Childhood Center
HEMATITE
1812 Rock Road
3680 Hillsboro-Hematite Road
HEAD START WINDSOR
Windsor School District Campus
De Soto, MO
Hematite, MO
933 Windsor Harbor Road
Imperial, MO
PROGRAM GUIDELINES BASED ON MONTHLY INCOME
Community
Services
Energy
Assistance
(October 1 —
September 30)
(October1 —
September 30)
$972
$1,215
2
$1,310
3
Family
Size
Head Start
(Program
Fiscal Year)
(March 1—
February 28)
1
Housing
WIC
Weatherization
(October 1 —
September 30)
(October1 —
September 30)
(July 1 —
June 30)
$1,293
$1,958
$1,800
$1,945
$1,638
$1,745
$2,237
$2,426
$2,621
$1,649
$2,061
$2,197
$2,516
$3,051
$3,298
4
$1,987
$2,484
$2,649
$2,795
$3,677
$3,975
5
$2,325
$2,907
$3,102
$3,020
$4,303
$4,651
6
$2,664
$3,291
$3,554
$3,245
$4,929
$5,328
7
$3,002
$3,753
$4,006
$3,470
$5,555
$6,005
8
$3,340
$4,176
$4,458
$3,691
$6,181
$6,681
This chart indicates each programs’ income eligibility based on the maximum
monthly gross income a family may earn.
* The Agency Fiscal Year is March 1 — February 28.
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HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL
Officers
Community
Representatives
Deborah Weaver, Chair
Brenda Goad,
Head Start Parents
Brandy Coulter
Joseph Durr
Binki Patrol
Open, Vice-Chair
Maria Killian,
Open, Secretary
Community Outreach in Gerald
Edward Smith,
Penny Roth,
Board Of Directors, Representative
Disability Resource Association
Kristen Durr
Christina Johnson Daniels
Heather Leutzinger
Tiffany Ramsey
Annika Ruhr
Deb Short
Elizabeth Tolin
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Public
Officials
Community
Representatives
At Large
Representatives
Gil Alderson
Vice President
Jefferson County
Shirley Wilson
Secretary
Jefferson County
Angela Peters
(Alternate)
Jefferson County
Dr. Julia Hampton
President
Jefferson County
Earlaine Sandoval
Franklin County
Aaron Arndt
Franklin County
Joseph Johnson (Alternate)
Franklin County
Rev. Curtis Crumpecker
Treasurer
Franklin County
Tracy Smith
Jefferson County
Sandra Connor
Jefferson/Franklin County
Jeremy Heath (Alternate)
Jefferson/Franklin County
Jenny Wallach
Franklin County
Carla Komo
Franklin County
Lorraine Trapp (Alternate)
Franklin County
Carol Cameron
Jefferson County
Deborah Weaver
Jefferson/Franklin County
Edward Smith (Alternate)
Jefferson/Franklin County
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Cynthia Eckelkamp
Franklin County
Jerry Kelso
Jefferson County
Dianne Wittke
Jefferson County
FISCAL Year 2014 Review: March 1, 2013—February 28, 2014
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JFCAC HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
(Funded as)
FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY
S U M M AR Y S C H E D U L E O F F I N D I N G S AN D Q U E S T I O N E D C O S T S Y E AR E N D E D
SEPT EM BER 30, 2013
SUMMARY OF AUDITORS’ RESULTS
1.
The auditor’s report expresses an unqualified opinion on the financial statements of the Franklin
County Public Housing Agency.
2.
No significant deficiencies relating to the audit of the financial statements are reported in the
Independent Auditors’ Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance
and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards.
3.
No instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements of the Franklin County Public Housing Agency were disclosed during the audit.
4.
No significant deficiencies relating to the audit of the major federal award programs are reported
in the Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal
Control over Compliance in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133.
5.
The Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Program of the Franklin
County Public Housing Agency expresses an unqualified opinion on all major federal programs.
6.
Audit findings that are required to be reported in accordance with Section 510(a) of OMB Circular A-133 are reported in the Schedule.
7.
The Programs Tested as Major programs include:
CFDA Number
Name of Federal Program or Cluster
14.871
Housing Choice Vouchers
8.
The threshold used for distinguishing between Type A and B programs was: $300,000
9.
The Auditee qualified as low risk auditee.
FINDINGS — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDIT
There were no reportable financial statement findings.
FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS — MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT
No findings or questioned costs were noted during the performance of the audit.
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JEFFERSON FRANKLIN COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
S U M M AR Y S C H E D U L E O F F I N D I N G S AN D Q U E S T I O N E D C O S T S Y E AR E N D E D
February 28, 2014
SUMMARY OF AUDITORS’ RESULTS
1.
The auditor’s report expresses an unmodified opinion on the financial statements of the Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation.
2.
No instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements of Jefferson Franklin Com
munity Action Corporation, which would be required to be reported in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, were disclosed during the audit.
3.
The auditors’ report on compliance for the major federal award programs for the Jefferson
Franklin Community Action Corporation expresses an unmodified opinion on all major federal
programs.
4.
Audit findings that are required to be reported in accordance with Section 510(a) of OMB Circu
lar A-133 are reported in this schedule.
5.
The programs tested as major programs include:
CFDA Number
Name of Federal Program or Cluster
93.569
Community Service Block Grant
93.600
Head Start and Early Head Start
8.
The threshold used for distinguishing between Type A and B programs was: $300,000
9.
The Auditee qualified as low risk auditee.
FINDINGS — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDIT
There were no reportable financial statement findings.
FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS — MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT
No findings or questioned costs were noted during the performance of the audit.
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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT,
CONSUMER INPUT &
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Community Assessment
Community Needs Assessment (CNA)
Our agency is currently in the process of conducting a CNA. With guidance from New Chapter Coaching
consultants, agency staff and board members are holding focus groups and collecting surveys. In addition, Community Service and Head Start staff members are conducting individual interviews and utilizing
on-line resources to obtain demographic data for both Jefferson and Franklin counties. As part of the
assessment process, we are also reviewing client satisfaction surveys collected over the past year. The
needs identified through this process will guide the agency’s strategic plan, as well as, the projects outlined in our Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
While the process for gathering information is mostly the same as the CNA we conducted in 2011, we
are approaching this differently than we have in the past. For instance, instead of completing a separate
CNA for Head Start, we are conducting one agency wide assessment. In addition, we have collectively
decided to conduct annual CNAs in order to be more effective in addressing community needs and service gaps as our community evolves and changes.
Our last agency CNA was completed in 2011. We obtained county-wide data for both Jefferson and
Franklin Counties by holding focus groups, collecting surveys, conducting individual interviews and utilizing online resources— including data from the Missouri Information System (MIS). Based on the surveys, the most significant issue facing youth was the lack of adult role models; while unemployment was
the main problem adults were facing. Both the focus groups in Jefferson and Franklin Counties identified housing for the homeless, unemployment and dental care as the top needs in their area. While the
top needs identified in the individual interviews were transportation (the cost of driving legally, i.e. license plate fees, unpaid fines, etc…) and child care for families with special needs children.
Strategic Plan
The last update to our current strategic plan was in 2010. We will begin writing our three year strategic
plan in the fall of 2014. All of the data obtained in the assessment process will be used to identify our
strategic commitments, create our goals and benchmarks, and update our agency’s mission and vision.
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Community Demographics
The following graphs are based on data obtained from the Missouri Census Data Center website: http://
mcdc.missouri.edu, from the ACS Profile 5 Year (2007-2011) Report for Jefferson and Franklin County.
Population:
2000: 5,433,153
2011: 5,955,802
Population:
Franklin:
Jefferson:
2000: 92,803
196,069
2011: 101,263
217,531
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT,
DATA & ANALYSIS
New Initiatives
Community Services
Open House:
Governor Nixon issued a Proclamation recognizing May as Community Action Month, in conjunction with May being
National Community Action Month. In May, 2013 JFCAC held an open house in both our Hillsboro and St. Clair
offices. Community resources, businesses and officials were invited to tour our facilities and meet with staff, who
were available to answer questions about the services JFCAC provided to the financially struggling families and
individuals in our area. This event provided staff an opportunity to learn about resources that have previously been
underutilized in our community, in addition to creating new partnerships to help bridge gaps in services.
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Sunrise School joined the Jefferson County Hunger Taskforce to provide easier access to food for their students and families. Through this partnership Sunrise was able to bring the Brendan’s Backpack program, a
service providing food to school age children for the weekend, to their school district.

To decrease duplication of services and reach more families Sunrise School began working with the Jefferson
County Toy Distribution project.

In addition, Community Services staff facilitated a Poverty Simulation for Sunrise School’s faculty. 35 faculty
members participated, and reported feeling greater empathy for their students whose families were financially
struggling.
Strengthening Empowering Lifting Families (S.E.L.F.) Class
Through our collaboration with United Way, the First Baptist Church of St. Clair, Community Outreach of Gerald, the
St. Clair Chamber of Commerce, and the City of St. Clair we were able to provide the S.E.L.F. Class to 16 families
in our Franklin County community. S.E.L.F. is a six- week program that provides tools and education to help lowincome families improve their lives and reach their full potential. Each week guest speakers from the community
presented information on topics such as education opportunities, career interests, job searching, budgeting, nutrition and parenting tips. Dinner and child care were provided at no cost to the participating families. Families also
received attendance gifts such as activities to do as a family, cleaning supplies, personal care kits, groceries and
certificates for free haircuts and clothing.
Pictured Left: Executive
Director, Robert Owen and
Weatherization
Director
Joe White discussing community issues with Lt. Scott
Schumer at our Open
House in Jefferson County.
Pictured Right: St. Clair
Mayor, Ron Blum, encourages S.E.L.F. participants
to persevere even when
times are tough.
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Community Empowerment Collaborations
Education Committees:
In the effort to increase resources in our community and decrease duplication of services we continued our partnerships with Disability Resource
Association (DRA) in Jefferson County and the First Christian Church of
Union (FCCU) in Franklin County. Both of which served as the lead
agency, sponsoring and hosting the Family Health and Education Fairs
in their counties.
Above: Fredbird assisted JFCAC staff, Marshall Mason and Dave Rose, in handing out
CFL bulbs to families participating at the
Family Health & Education Fair.

Jefferson County provided backpacks and school supplies for 750
children.

180 children received haircuts from licensed hairdressers.

486 children received dental screenings (16 children were treated on
the dental van the day of the fair—the van returned a second day to
provide treatment for the remaining children in need of services).

140 children received hearing exams (6 children did not pass the
hearing test and received referrals for additional assistance).

122 children received vision screenings (13 children did not pass the
vision test and were given referrals for additional assistance).

264 families received energy efficient light-bulbs through our EESE
booth.

Operation Food Search provided a free lunch to our fair participants
in Jefferson County.

Franklin County served 761 children total (557 were pre-registered
and 204 were “walk-ins”). Children who attended the fair had access to free school supplies, dental/vision/hearing screenings, a
clothing exchange, free haircuts by licensed hairdressers, and a free
lunch sponsored by FCCU.
Above: Great Clips staff member providing
free haircuts at the Family Health and Education Fair
Dental Coalition:
The Jefferson County Dental Coalition has continued its work to educate
the community about oral health: the importance of self-care and preventative care, the effect of poor oral health on over all health and the available resources in the community. In addition, the Dental Coalition has
been working with Comtrea’s Federally Qualified Health Center’s
(FQHC) Dental Clinic to assist in building their community partnerships
and educating the community of the resources available to Medicaid
recipients, the uninsured and the under-insured.
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Above: Participants of the Family Health and
Education Fair receiving free dental exams.
Dr. Suter, Director of Comtrea’s Dental Clinic and member of the
Dental Coalition, supervised local dental students who provided visual oral health checks for participants of the Family Health and Education Fair. Those in need of care were then directed to Children
Hospital’s Dental Van who provided follow-up treatment.
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Hunger Taskforces:
Both the Jefferson County and Franklin County Hunger Taskforces participated in the Operation Food Search Food Drive.

Jefferson County collected 9,470 items and $6,225, all of which was
divided between the 16 participating local food pantries.

Franklin County collected 7,789 items and $2,022, which was divided between the 8 participating local food pantries.

Through our Franklin County Hunger Taskforce partner, Maria Killan
(Gerald Community Outreach and President of the St. Vincent DePaul Franklin County Chapter), JFCAC was asked to facilitate a
poverty simulation at the National St. Vincent DePaul Conference
host by the Arch Diocese of St. Louis. There were 125 participants,
many of whom provide direct services/home visits for their clients.
Participants expressed feeling frustrated with the barriers our clients
face, and an urgency to do more. Many also expressed feeling
proud of the work they do, and felt this experience encouraged them
to continue their work in the community.

Community Service staff and members of the Jefferson County Hunger Taskforce participated in Advocacy Day at the state capitol.
JFCAC had a display showcasing the Energy Efficiency and Safety
Education (EESE) program, the Jefferson and Franklin County Hunger Taskforce Collaborations, and the Adult and Youth Step Up to
Leadership programs. Participants also had the opportunity to meet
with 9 out of the 14 representatives that serve the Jefferson and
Franklin County area to discuss the challenges their low income
constituents face and the services available to those who are financially struggling.
Above: A Poverty Simulation participant
seeking alternative ways to obtain money to
pay his bills.
Above: Energy & Community Services Director, Paulette Hensley, presenting information about JFCAC programs during Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
Above: Volunteers organized toys at the
Festus Armory to assist families in need.
Jefferson County Toy Distribution:

In partnership with Toys for Tots, Festus Armory, and the local food
pantries a total of 27,000 toys were Collected; and 2,027 children
were served. Children received hats/gloves, clothing, stocking stuffers, stuffed animals, personal items, undergarments and socks. In
addition, each family received a bag of groceries.

Toys and supplies were also distributed to children and families receiving services from the Jefferson County Safe House and Operation Home Front.

To date Franklin County has not implemented a county wide toy
distribution; however, the Franklin County Community Empowerment Collaboration members have been in discussion regarding the
development of one similar to Jefferson County’s Toy Distribution.
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Community Resource Development
Adult Step Up to Leadership (ASUL) continued its partnership with the
Missouri Career Center in both Jefferson and Franklin Counties. The Arnold
and Washington Career Centers hosted the classes and assisted in recruiting
participants.
Pictured Above: Franklin County Youth
Step Up to Leadership Participants
working together to solve a team building challenge.
Pictured Above: Jefferson County
Youth Step Up to Leadership Participants working together to solve a team
building challenge.
Pictured Above: Staff member Dave
Rose providing information about the
EESE & Weatherization Programs to
an Open House guest.

16 participants graduated (eight from each county). One participant had
to withdraw from the class prior to graduation due to an employment
opportunity.

No mini-grants were awarded this year; however, the Step Up to Leadership Advocacy Committee was developed to assist in recruiting and
electing JFCAC board members to represent the low income families we
serve. As a result of this committee we have had six graduates serve on
our board of directors, five of which are still serving.

This program year, Ms. L.R., a Jefferson County 2010 graduate, bought
a house and started her own state accredited home day care business
through our Housing Family Self Sufficiency program and Community
Services Missouri Asset Development Program. She accepts children
who are receiving state child care assistance. In addition, Ms. H.R., a
Jefferson County 2013 graduate, is currently enrolled in the Missouri
Asset Development Program and is working on enrolling in FSS in order
to buy her own home, continue her education to obtain a business degree, and open her own hair salon.
Youth Step Up to Leadership (YSUL) was established to recruit and nurture youth leaders in our community. The Missouri Career Center’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program recruited their student workers for
the class. Jefferson College and East Central College served as the host site
for the classes.

24 participants (12 from each county) graduated from the class.

All of the participants were employed for the summer through the WIA
program. One of our graduates summer job turned into a full time employment opportunity at the City of Pevely.

We had 14 high school students, 1 GED student and 7 college students
graduate YSUL.

One participant stated he was unsure of his future plans; and multiple
participants reported being the sole provider for their family due to the
unemployment crisis in our community.
Energy Efficiency and Safety Education (EESE) Program
Pictured bottom left: Staff member
Brian Aubuchon performing a pressure
pan test. This test indicates the leakage within the HVAC ductwork system.
EESE helps improve homes for low-income families by making them safer
and more affordable. Homes are assessed for energy efficiency and safety.
Emergency needs are addressed along with minor weatherization measures.
Measures may include but are not limited to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, hot water heater jackets, pipe wrapping, outlet covers, and
furnace testing. 50 homes were improved over the last year through the
EESE Program. Some of the improvements made were repairs to furnaces
and water heaters to restore them to safe operating conditions, and identifying/correcting water leaks to prevent expensive and unsafe damages to the
homes.
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Energy Assistance
Energy Assistance Grant

Over 5,000 households received the Energy Assistance
grant this year; of which 2,921 were elderly and disabled
households. Due to the extreme weather this winter, Governor Nixon released additional funding for EA. In response to
the cost of propane doubling for many households, an additional EA grant was provided to the propane vendor on behalf of those families.

Energy Conservation Kits and educational materials were
provided for 100 households. Families that completed applications in our offices also received two boxes of CFL bulbs.
Keeping Current

36 participants are currently receiving credits to reduce their
monthly electric bills through the Keeping Current program
funded by Ameren. The average credit is $60/month. Clients have reported the money they save on their bill has
Pictured above: The Energy Conservation Kits, CFL
bulbs, and a carbon monoxide alarm which were
given to families who applied in office for our EESE/
Weatherization and Energy Program.
Pictured Below: A thank you note from a 5th grader
to our Energy Assistance Staff
allowed them to pay for dental services and other medical
expenses.
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)

1,739 households received assistance through Winter ECIP
to avoid disconnection or to restore their utility services. In
addition, five furnaces were repaired with Winter ECIP funds
for families with limited income so they could remain in their
homes this winter.

The State granted JFCAC $70,989 in Utilicare funding at the
end of April to help families with their high winter bills. An
additional $20,022 in Utilicare funding was released for summer bills.

549 received Summer ECIP to avoid disconnection or to
restore their utility services.

15 vulnerable individuals were able to stay in their homes as
a result of receiving an air conditioning unit last summer.
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Housing Choice Voucher Program (HVC)

Housing has established a partnership with 39 new landlords this year.

72 new families began receiving housing assistance.

An average of 932 families are served per month.

25 families transferred to our jurisdiction.

142 vouchers were issued to families who applied in 2009.

12 families had increases in their income and successfully completed the housing program.

42 families had changes in their circumstances and were no longer in need of housing assistance.
Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)

In the last reporting period for the FSS grant, 75 families were being served.

In the last program year there were 34 new enrollments and 26 new escrow accounts were established

Four families successfully completed the program and nine families no longer needed rental assistance.
HCV Homeownership

Currently there are six families on the homeownership program.

Housing is working with two families to issue homeownership vouchers.
Weatherization Assistance Program

Four funding sources have been utilized: The
Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization
Assistance Program, Ameren and Laclede Gas
utility funding and the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The Department of Economic/Division of Energy
(DED/DE) has notified JFCAC that for 2014-2015
the DOE funds will be $162,825 which is an increase of approximately 19.8% over 2013-2014
funding, and approximately $172,000 from
Ameren and Laclede Gas combined.

Monitoring by DED/DE was performed for Fiscal/
Procedural requirements in February 2014. All
issues that were identified in the Monitoring Report were minor and have been successfully resolved.

71 homes were weatherized.

Three staff obtained approximately 30 hours of
training.
Pictured top left: An attic before insulation has been installed.
Pictured bottom left: An attic after insulation has been installed.
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Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)

WIC is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The National WIC Associations theme is WIC: Strengthening
Families for 40 Years, which showcases how the WIC Program is one of our country’s most important public
health programs, and has enriched the lives of millions of families over the years. During the summer of 2013,
as reported on USAToday.com, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published their Vital
Signs Report, and the results showed, “Obesity rates among preschoolers were falling in many states for the
first time in decades.” Missouri was sited as 1 of 5 states with the “largest absolute decreases in prevalence of
obesity, with a drop of at least 1 percentage point.” In addition, the WIC program and breastfeeding (which
WIC promotes and supports) are two of three “trends associated with the declining rates.” To read the article or
for more information go to: http://usat.ly/1cGCrTh.
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WIC established two new partnerships. The first collaboration was with Jefferson College School of Nursing,
which allowed 31 nursing students to complete some of their required clinical observations under the supervision of our WIC RN, Tonya Thomas. The second collaboration was with COMTREA to provide free or reduced
dental care to all WIC participants. During our Thursday clinic in Hillsboro a dental hygienist sets up a mini
dental clinic to provide oral inspections, cleanings , and if further dental care is needed refers WIC participants
to COMTREA’s dental clinic for follow-up treatment. This collaboration has had tremendous success with the
hygienist seeing an average of 12-18 clients per day.
Breastfeeding Friendly Clinic

WIC is required to annually meet stringent criteria to
maintain their certification as a Breastfeeding Friendly
Clinic. Only 20 out of 127 agencies in Missouri were
granted this certification.

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, which is a
week dedicated to protect, promote and support
breastfeeding worldwide in the effort to reduce malnutrition and poverty WIC held a “Watermelon Feast” At
Arnold City Park;14 moms/dads and children participated.

In the effort to encourage local businesses to support
working mothers who breastfeed, the Department of
Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Missouri
Breastfeeding Coalition developed the “Breastfeeding
Friendly Workplace Award.” Employers are evaluated
based on criteria for three levels of support: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. This winter WIC recognized Festus
High School with the Bronze level certificate.
Pictured Above: WIC staff, Carrie Porter-O’Leary and Tracy Williams presented Dr. Diana Allen (from Festus High
School) the Bronze level certificate for providing her breastfeeding staff and students flexible breaks throughout the
day and a private, secure area to express milk or nurse
their infants.
WIC Results:
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The total number of participants receiving nutrition education, mini physicals, and a food package prescribed for
their own individual needs was 41,656 (please note, due to the way the State WIC office figures participation in
the program this is a total number of services provided, not an unduplicated participant count).

4,326 prenatal women

1,765 breastfeeding women

4,750 women who chose not breastfed their infant

1,161 fully breastfed infants

577 partially breastfed infants

10,567 infants who were fed formula only
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18,510 children (ages one to five years) were seen
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HEAD START ANNUAL PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
Period Covered: Program Year March, 2013—February, 2014
(A)
The total amount of public and private funds received
and the amount from each source.
Head Start/Early Head Start:
$3,507,938
USDA—CACFP
$ 190,855
Eat Smart
$
TOTAL:
$3,701,239
Non-Federal Match Required:
$1,382,980
2,446
(The majority of our non-federal match is donated space.)
(B) An explanation of budgetary expenditures and proposed budget for the fiscal year.
Budget category
2013-2014
2013 – 2014
Actual Expenditures
Proposed Budget
Head Start/Early Head Start
Head Start/Early Head Start
(Including USDA & Eat Smart)
(Including USDA & Eat Smart
9/30/13 – 2/28/14)
Salaries & Fringe Benefits
Equipment
Contractual
Program Expenses
Training & Technical
Assistance
TOTAL
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$2,352,664
$2,306,972
$0
$0
$186,720
$219,754
$1,081,781
$1,116,595
$60,535
$60,535
$3,681,700
$3,703,856
C) Total number of children and families served, the average
monthly enrollment (as a percentage of funded enrollment)
and percentage of eligible children served.
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Pictured above:
Ms. Megan encouraging
children’s creativity while recruiting for Head
Start at the Mercy Jefferson Hospital’s Community Health & Fitness Expo
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

A total of 612 children (143 in Early Head Start and 428 in Head Start)
from 564 families (123 in Early Head Start and 491 in Head Start) were
served. (This count includes those who received services, but left the
program prior to the end of the school year.)
72% of the children served were served based on the families’ income
being within the poverty guidelines.
The other 20% were from families receiving public assistance and 2%
were from families with foster children.
The remaining 6% included homeless families (4%) and families with
income between 101%—130% (2%) of poverty guidelines.
We maintained our funded enrollment of 415 Head Start children and
72 Early Head Start pregnant women, infants and toddlers throughout
the year.
(D) The results of the most recent review by the Secretary and
the financial audit.

Above: Head Start parents and students enjoying a special craft and lunch day for socialization at our Hematite Center.
The last federal monitoring review of our program was in March 31—
April 4, 2014. We have not received the results of this monitoring at
this time. The agency audit was conducted the following week April 711, 2014.
E) The percentage of enrolled children that received medical
and dental exams.


The percentage of children receiving medical exams in Head Start and
Early Head Start was 90%.
The percentage of dental exams received was 86.6%.
(F) Information about parent involvement.
Above: Head Start parents and students enjoying lunch at our Hematite Center.
Above: A group photo from Special Guy Day at
our House Springs Center.
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Parent involvement is the cornerstone of Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation’s Head Start/Early Head Start program. Parent
involvement is a way for parents to be active participants in their
child’s preschool education. It is our philosophy that the parent is the
child’s first and most important teacher. We support parents in their
effort to be responsible guardians for their children. When the child
makes gains in the classroom it is sustained through the parents’ continued work with the child in that area.

All staff are responsible for building relationships with families with the
overall goal being the empowerment of parents. By helping parents
understand the educational system and by encouraging them to become part of the centers’ parent committee or the Policy Council
(Head Start’s parent board), we feel they will be better able to advocate for their child in the public school system.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Head Start staff
work diligently to provide a variety of parent involvement activities.
Parents are able to make a difference and have an influence on their
child’s Head Start experience by volunteering for such things as helping teachers, planning and conducting parent meetings, serving on self
-assessment committees, and being a member or an alternate of the
Policy Council. These activities build skills for future employment and
for participation in organizations in their communities.
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Parents set family and personal goals by completing a Family Partnership Agreement. Staff are challenged to
set goals with 100% of our families. The goals the families set are varied but may focus around health issues—
completing physical and dental exams for their children or finding a medical provider; finding a job; or continuing their education. Once goals are set, the Head Start/Early Head Start staff work with the families to provide
support as they work toward their socio-economic self-sufficiency.

There were 126 parents with less than a high school diploma, which is a major contributor to the families’ economic self-sufficiency.

A total of 564 families were served. 53% were single parent families; 41% were two-parent families; 2% were
foster homes; and 4% were grandchildren being raised by grandparents.
(G) The agency’s effort to prepare children for school readiness.

Head Start works for the total child. Our education goal is for children to grow and develop to their full potential,
ensuring their success in school and in life. All enrolled children take part in meaningful learning activities to
develop language, cognitive, and social-emotional skills. It is imperative that children are given opportunities to
build necessary skills, thus encouraging children’s natural curiosity and a love of learning throughout life. This
is the foundation for school readiness.

Our program uses the High Scope Curriculum. School Readiness Goals are established for the program based
on the achievements that we want the children to work towards. The children are assessed on reaching these
goals through a series of observations made by the teacher and by information gathered from the parents. The
data is collected and examined to develop and implement a plan for program improvements.

We continue to enter into collaborations with local school districts to ensure smooth transition for the Head Start
children. Children that will be entering kindergarten are invited to visit their local schools. In addition, kindergarten teachers are invited to visit our centers to hold informational meetings for parents. This year 216 children were transitioned to kindergarten from our program. Information that the schools may request include, but
is not limited to, health exams, immunizations, and developmental screenings. The information can be requested by parents, and is forwarded directly to the schools with parental permission.
Pictured above left: Ms. Cindy and Ms. Nancy demonstrating how to clean your teeth during socialization at our Windsor Center.
Pictured above right: Head Start parents and students exploring a fire truck and learning about Emergency Preparedness.
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The Promise of Community Action
Community Action changes people’s lives,
embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better
place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping
people help themselves and each other.
*Projects are funded in whole/or part with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Ser-
vices (HHS), Community Services Block Grant, as provided by Missouri Department of Social Services, Family
Support Division.*
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