ycca-2013_annual_report-final - Yolo County Children`s Alliance

ANNUAL REPORT
2013
YOLO COUNTY
CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE
A message
from our
Executive Director
Dear friends,
It’s been a special privilege to be Executive Director
during the Yolo County Children’s Alliance’s 10th year.
I have had the opportunity to celebrate our
accomplishments and to look ahead to goals in our
future. This year we emerged from our Strategic
Planning process with a clear vision of communities where
all children, youth, and their families have the support
they need in order to be healthy, educated, and
productive.
YCCA
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NEW
LOGO!
Our 3 year plan includes leadership, advocacy
for families, direct programs and services, and
regular communication with our stakeholders.
This report itself is part of that plan! We are so
appreciative of our Board, Advisory Council, and
other community friends and partners for their input.
Accomplishments this year include the National
Healthy Families America program accreditation
of Step by Step/Paso a Paso, an evidence based
home visiting program that has shown terrific results.
Accreditation was an extensive three year process
and validated the results that this program has achieved –
healthy babies and knowledgeable, supported parents.
Another accomplishment for us this year was the
opening of Family Resource Centers in West Sacramento
and Clarksburg, due to the First 5 Yolo Expanded FRC
Initiative. We regularly serve families with food, preschool
experience, free income tax assistance (VITA) and health
insurance enrollment, among other programs.
As we look into the future, we are pleased to support our
Yolo County families through our leadership roles in the
Community Health Initiative and with the Yolo Family
Strengthening Network. In preparation for the Affordable
Care Act, our staff became Certified Enrollment
Counselors (CECs) through Covered California.
Thank you to the many individuals and organizations who
choose to support our children and families through
support for the Yolo County Children’s Alliance. Together,
we are growing healthy, happy children in Yolo County.
Sincerely,
Katie Villegas, MSW
Executive Director
Yolo County Children’s Alliance
361RUN
MILES
FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
APRIL 2013
328
FAMILIES
ASSISTED WITH HEALTH INSURANCE
BABIES
89
ENROLLED IN STEP BY STEP
BY THE NUMBERS
a quick look at our accomplishments this year
5,242
BAGS OF FOOD
DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES
IN WEST SACRAMENTO
2
NEW
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
IN YOLO COUNTY
$496,458
DOLLARS
IN TAX RETURNS FILED BY
YCCA FOR YOLO COUNTY FAMILIES
“During April, we served hundreds of families with free income tax preparation
assistance. Part of our intake process is to ask about awareness of and participation
in CalFresh and other family assistance programs. Toward the end she asked if they
needed assistance with any of the other programs and learned they also were
interested in applying for CalFresh. Our staff made a CalFresh appointment for later
that week and the family is now enrolled in and receiving $212/month in CalFresh
benefits. The CRS who helped prepare the tax return also learned that the family’s
6-year-old daughter had been sleeping in a crib due to not having a bed. One of
our partner agencies was able to replace the crib with a full size bed.”
- YCCA Community Resource Specialist and certified VITA Tax Preparer, May 2013
PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE
Through funders such as First 5 Yolo, Kaiser Community Benefits, Yocha Dehe Community Fund, and the
Woodland United Way, YCCA works to ensure that every child in Yolo County and all of their family members have health insurance and access to health care. We employ 5 certified Community Resources
Specialists who assist families through the process of applying for health insurance, as well as other wellness programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as CalFresh.
YCCA also leads the Yolo Community Health Initiative, a collaborative of community organizations
throughout Yolo County working together to coordinate outreach and access to health and wellness
programs and services.
STEP BY STEP/PASO A PASO
Made possible by funding from First 5 Yolo and Yolo
County, YCCA offers emotional and practical
support to pregnant women and the families of
newborns through this intensive home visiting
program. We serve first time parents who are facing
significant challenges or who are overburdened
and at-risk. Our team consists of experienced highly
trained Family Support Workers, a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker, and a Family Assessment Social
Worker. Step by Step/Paso a Paso is now nationally
accredited by Healthy Families America.
BABY STEPS
With funding from the Davis Rotary, Sutter Health, and Woodland Health Care, YCCA coordinates Baby
Steps, a community awareness campaign to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome and other forms of child
abuse. Parents and potential parents are provided information at three critical points: before or during
pregnancy, immediately following birth, and several weeks post-partum.
FOSTER CARE RECRUITMENT
With funding from First 5 Yolo and in partnership with the Foster Kinship Care Education program and EMQ
Families First Crisis Nursery, prospective foster parents are offered 10 weeks of intensive and practical
training and then practical parenting support once a child has been placed with them. The goal of the
program is for more Yolo foster children to have the opportunity to stay in Yolo County closer to their
families, homes, schools and their local community.
YOLO FAMILY STRENGTHENING
Supported in part by the Strategies Foundation, YCCA acts as the backbone organization for a network of
community organizations, local government agencies, faith communities, and area businesses who have
come together to foster strong families within Yolo County. By working together the Yolo Family Strengthening Network aims to amplify our collective impact and strengthen the well-being of the entire
community.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
“At the heart, a Family Resource Center is people interacting, building relationships,
disseminating information, connecting neighbors with their community.”
- “Guidelines for Family Support Practice” by the Family Resource Coalition of America
While all YCCA staff are cross trained and any of our four offices can assist with a multitude of services, our
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) in West Sacramento and Clarksburg have become our premier spaces for
community building, assistance with health insurance, CalFresh, housing, or other community resources.
Additionally, families come to the WSFRC three days per week for Playschool Experience parent-child
pre-school classes, and every Friday to our food distribution where they receive 10 lbs. of seasonal, fresh
produce from local growers. During tax season they come, without charge, to have their taxes prepared; our
staff are certified preparers through the IRS. Throughout the year we offer parent education classes and the
opportunity to consult with one of our staff about their family’s particular circumstances and which kinds of
support and resources might be helpful.
“Last weekend one of our Early Learning Associates
(ELA) was at a grocery store and a little girl came
running up to her saying ‘Maestra, maestra (teacher,
teacher)!’ She was with her dad, who the ELA had
never met. The dad introduced himself and thanked
her for being his daughter’s teacher. He said that
every time she comes home from Play School Experience (PSE) she tells him about the books they read in
class. He also noticed that she shows more interest in
letters and often points out to the first letter in her
name. The ELA was especially happy to hear that
because in class she is quiet and a little shy and was
so proud to know she is learning and creating positive associations with school.”
-Play School Experience Coordinator, August 2013
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Through a Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) grant
from Kaiser Permanente, the WSFRC supported 20
local women in changing their lives as volunteer
Promotoras (Community Health Advocates). YCCA
and its partners provided education and training
and now, armed with information and confidence,
these women are changing the lives of their
families and their neighbors. They have instituted
walking programs and weekly zumba classes, they
present healthy cooking demonstrations, and they
help disseminate information throughout the
community.
YCCA Community Resource Specialist Dalila with Promotoras at
California State Fair, August 2013
ABOUT US
YOLO COUNTY CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE was established in 2002 by a resolution of the Yolo County Board of
Supervisors as a way of addressing a number of community concerns that impact children and their families
such as access to quality pediatric health care, childhood obesity, and child neglect and abuse. Our mission
is to assess, coordinate and act to strengthen and support the continuum of prevention and intervention
services and resources for children, youth and their families. We have a track record of helping families,
particularly limited English speaking families, to access services.
YOLO COUNTY CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE is a 501(c)(3) organization and an inter-agency collaborative that
coordinates needed family support services, convenes child and family advocates to solve community
problems, and gathers and disseminates local information about the needs and the wellbeing of Yolo County
families.
YOLO COUNTY CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE is a known and trusted entity throughout Yolo county. We foster strong
relationships with many local and government organizations including: City of Davis Child Care Resource and
Referral (serving all of Yolo County), Communicare Health Centers, EMQ Families First Inc., First 5 Yolo, Foster
Kinship Care & Education, Woodland United Way and the United Way California Capital Region, Yolo
County, Yolo County Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS), Yolo County Office of Education,
Yolo Family Resource Center, Yolo Family Service Agency and many others.
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
EXPENSES FY 2012-2013
Program Services
79%
Administrative
12%
Grants & Fundraising
9%
REVENUE FY 2012-2013
Government Grants
81%
Foundation Grants
10%
Contributions & Assets
10%
2012/2013 YCCA EXECUTIVE BOARD
Don Saylor, Chair
Yolo County Supervisor, District 2 (Davis)
Julie Gallelo, MPH
First 5 Yolo, Executive Director
Janet Wagner, CEO
Sutter Davis Hospital
Jorge Ayala, Ed. D
Yolo County Superintendent of Schools
Judge Steve Basha
Juvenile Court Judge
Kara Walker-Clarkson
Superior Court Executive Officer
Joan Planell
Yolo County Dept of Employment & Social Services
Jill Cook
Yolo County Health & ADMH
Patrick Blacklock
Yolo County Administrator’s Office
Patricia Wright
Yolo County Assistant Auditor-Controller
Laura Heintz, PhD.
Stanford Youth Solutions
Karen Ziebron
District Representative, Yolo County Board of Supervisors
Brent Cardall
Yolo County Chief Probation Officer
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Sierra Health Sacramento Sierra Region • Kaiser Permanente • Sutter Health
Marty Swingle & Capital West Realty • Babs Sandeen • Brooks Painting
Oscar Villegas • United Way Woodland • United Way California Capital Region
Xyratex Internationa • Whitey’s Jolly Kone • Plumbers & Pipefitters Local No. 447
West Sacramento Foundation • Grocery Outlet, West Sacramento & Davis
John Beckwith & Clarksburg Wine Company • Yolo County Sheriff’s Department
First 5 Yolo • Empire Golf, Inc. • DBL Designs • Fun Keys Piano Studio
Lenny Goldberg & Associates • University of California, Davis • Tuesday Morning
Nava’s Hair Studio • NCCT • Elevation Ten Winery • Rotary Club of Davis
Craig Amazeen & Sacramento Kings • Construction & General Laborers Local No. 185
First Northern Bank • Lori Aldrete & Aldrete Communications • Davis Food Co-op
Rochelle Swanson, The Davis Graduate & Our House • League of Women Voters, Davis
West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce • Project Linus • M3 Photography
Karen Ziebron • William & Patsy Owens • Patrick & Julie Blacklock • Dr. Yvonne Otani
Dayton Gilleland • Steven Basha & Julie Gallelo • Larry & Sue Heitman
Diane Parro • Carol von Kaenel • Lisa Baker • Rick & Dian Baker • Paul & Suzie Frank
Laura Heintz, PhD • Margot Frank-Clark • Patricia Leary • TM Andolina • Patricia Wright
Dr. Robert Isman • Gail Klauer & Terri LeDoux • PJ Hargrove & John Bonfield
Dalila Martinez • Sandra Maldonado • Katy King-Goldberg • Catherine Villegas
Robin Frank • Julie Beckner • Lilia Guerrero • Erica Herrera • Miguel Perez
Amy Furtado • Tina Payne • Laura Correll • Elena Salvas • Roberta Campbell
Catherine Lomas • Thomson family • Gary & Junie Cooper • Donald Clark
Dirk Brazil • Janice Brehler & Davis Mom’s Club • Glen & Billie MacGregor
Karrie Calles • Evis Morales • Kim Suderman • Lana Casper • Jennifer Anderson
DONATE TODAY! www.yolokids.org/ways-to-give/donate
SPRING
Child Abuse Prevention (CAP)Awareness Month
• 6th Annual Yolo Celebrity Fashion Show
• YCCA Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Fun Run
SUMMER
• YCCA Family Fun Barn at the Yolo County Fair
• Backpacks for Kids Campaign
FALL
• 8th Annual Community Giveaway Day
WINTER
YCCA OFFICES
2014 EVENTS
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
YOLO COUNTY CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE
600 A St., Suite Y, Davis, CA 95616
• YCCA Annual Holiday Open House
DAVIS
600 A St., Suite Y
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5558
WEST SACRAMENTO
637 Todhunter Ave., #21B
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 572-0560
WOODLAND
Dept. of Employment & Social Services
25 N. Cottonwood St.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 661-2750 x4056
CLARKSBURG
Delta Elementary Charter School
36230 N. School Street
Clarksburg, CA 95612
(530) 902-6850
www.yolokids.org
@YoloCountyChildrensAlliance
@YCCAforthekids