Wateree Community Actions, Inc. 2012 Annual Report

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Wateree Community Actions, Inc.
2012 Annual Report
Celebrating Over 40 Years of Service
FAMILY
YOUTH
COMMUNITY
Helping People. Changing Lives.
A Message from the Chief Executive Officer
Salutations,
As I focus on the past 43 years in which Wateree Community Actions, Inc.
(WCAI) has been administering services to the low income communities of
Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, Richland, and Sumter counties, the Promise of
Community Action which states, “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” resonates in my
mind. Throughout the years, we have faced many difficulties while
experiencing celebrated triumphs. However, it is with this foundation and mantra that I continue to
be excited for the future and direction of the Agency.
Despite the struggling economy and budget cuts, WCAI’s programs experienced great success, with
an increase in services to our clients – many of whom did not traditionally qualify for our programs.
The success of our programs was also a direct result of the 2009 American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding received by the Agency. With the use of the ARRA funds,
WCAI was able to make a positive and significant impact on the lives of the low-income population.
It is my sincere desire that as Wateree Community Actions, Inc. continues to move forward with
helping our clients achieve self-sufficiency that we do so through innovative programs, increased
community partnerships, a dedicated staff, and a genuine concern for the well-being of others…all
while remaining focused on and valuing:
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Transparency and Accountability to our community and partners,
Honest and Ethical Decision Making, based on rules, regulations, and accurate data,
Teamwork and Professional Customer Service, knowing we cannot do it alone, but working
with the passion to serve with respect and kindness.
In Regards, I Remain,
Dr. James L. Coleman, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
2012 Annual Report 2
A Message from the Board of Directors
Greetings,
It is my pleasure to extend to you greetings on behalf of the Board of Directors of Wateree
Community Actions, Inc. We would like to express our gratitude and acknowledge your support of
our Agency.
As you peruse this publication, you will receive a synopsis of the diligence and tireless efforts made
serving the indigent population of Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Richland, and Sumter counties. The
Board of Directors commends the staff for their dedication, commitment and work on behalf of
those we serve.
As WCAI continues to lead the fight against the “War on Poverty”, we hope that you will continue
to join us in accomplishing our vision (all people have enough money, meaning and resources to
thrive; all community members thrive, communities are fully engaged in ending poverty and the
Agency is a respected, dependable leader engaging the entire community) while “Helping People.
Changing Lives.”
With Warmest Appreciation,
Earnestine C. Lowery
Ms. Earnestine C. Lowery
Board Chairperson
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.
WCAI Mission Statement
Wateree Community Actions, Inc. is committed to enhancing the social and economic selfsufficiency of low income people and their environment of Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Richland, and
Sumter Counties, through coordinating and partnering relationships and by conducting a range of
custom designed services and activities geared toward reducing poverty problems and making the
community a better place to live.
WCAI Vision Statement
All people have enough money, meaning and resources to thrive; all community members thrive,
communities are fully engaged in ending poverty and the Agency is a respected, dependable leader
engaging the entire community.
Board of Directors and Officers
Sector I - Public Representatives
James Bennett (Kershaw)
James Brown (Richland) – Treasurer
J.D. Dellinger (Lee)
Lorraine W. Dennis (Sumter)
Thomas Harvin (Clarendon)
Sector II – Private Representatives
Robert Fleming (Clarendon)
Hampton Gardner (Sumter) – Secretary
Donald Gist (Richland)
Annette Tucker (Kershaw)
Bernice Wright (Lee) – Vice Chairperson
Sector III – Low-Income Representatives
Claude Eichelberger (Kershaw)
Pamela Joyner (Clarendon)
Earnestine C. Lowery (Lee) – Board Chairperson
Mary Jackson (Richland)
Terri Bell (Head Start Policy Council Chairperson)
Wateree Community Actions, Inc. Board of Directors is comprised of a tripartite board
consisting of representatives from the public, private, and low-income sectors of Clarendon,
Kershaw, Lee, Sumter, and Richland Counties. The goal of the tripartite board is to ensure
the concerns of the low-income population are being heard and met.
Early Head Start Program
Serving Birth to Age Three
Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families
with infants and toddlers and pregnant women. Its mission is simple:
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to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women,
to enhance the development of very young children, and
to promote healthy family functioning.
EHS evolved out of Head Start's long history of providing services to infants and toddlers through
Parent Child Centers, Comprehensive Child Development Centers (CCDPs) and Migrant Head Start
programs. Recent advances in the field of infant development make this an especially exciting time
to have Head Start formally expand its family to include the provision of Early Head Start services.
In 1994, the Secretary of Health and Human Services formed an Advisory Committee on Services
for Families with Infants and Toddlers to design EHS. EHS evolved out of Head Start's long history
of providing services to infants and toddlers through Parent and Child Centers, Comprehensive
Child Development Centers (CCDPs), Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs, and other early
child development and family support efforts serving families with very young children. Recent
advances in the field of infant development make EHS services so important.
In 2011, the Early Head Start Program at Wateree Community Actions, Inc., provided services to 48
children in Clarendon, Lee, and Kershaw Counties with ten percent of enrollment slots available for
children with special needs.
Head Start Program
Serving Ages Three and Four
Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services – Administration for Children and
Families, Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth
to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development.
Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in:
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Language and literacy
Cognition and general knowledge
Physical development and health
Social and emotional development
Approaches to learning
Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which
include health, nutrition, social services and other services determined to be necessary by family
needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services. Head Start services
are designed to be responsive to each child and family’s ethnic, cultural and linguistic heritage.
Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. Head
Start programs build relationships with families that support:
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Family well-being and positive parent-child relationships
Families as learners and lifelong educators
Family engagement in transitions
Family connections to peers and community
Families as advocates and leaders
In 2011, the Head Start Program at Wateree Community Actions, Inc. operated August through
May and provided services to 869 children ages 3 and 4 years old in Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, and
Sumter Counties. Additionally, ten percent of enrollment slots available were for children with
special needs.
Additional outcomes include:
Eleven (11) of 12 Head Start Centers have been accredited by the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) more than 15 years and the remaining center
will be accredited in 2012.
All Head Start Centers remain licensed by Childcare Licensing/Regulatory Services of the
South Carolina Department of Social Services and seven of these centers are ABC Voucher
Enhanced Centers.
The Curriculum used in Head Start was the High Scope Approach, which lends itself to
the training and supervision of staff and children; and the Creative Curriculum which is
used in the classroom to foster intellectual and social growth. The curriculum used in Early
Head Start is the Creative Curriculum for Infants/Toddlers and Two’s and Migrant Head
Start used the Creative Curriculum for Infants/toddlers and Twos and the Creative
Curriculum for preschoolers.
The provision of a smooth transition for children and their families to or from Head Start,
Early Head Start, or other childcare centers, agencies or public school was part of our
comprehensive child development services.
Migrant Head Start Program
Serving 6 weeks old to 5 years of age
Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services Migrant/Seasonal Division with the East
Coast Migrant Head Start Project, the Migrant Head Start Head Start Program of Wateree
Community Actions, Inc. provides comprehensive child development services to 116 migrant
children 6 weeks old to 5 years of age in Clarendon County and lower Florence County (Lake City
area) whose families migrate and work in agriculture.
The Migrant Head Start classes are operated June through October, when families are in the area
working.
2011 PROGRAM SERVICES DEMOGRAPHICS
Head Start
Funded Enrollment:
Total number of children served
Total number of families served
Number of enrollees by race:
HS: Black - 801 White - 56 Hispanic - 53
EHS: Black - 52 White - 1 Hispanic - 0
MHS: White - 0 Bi-racial - 1 Hispanic - 88
Percentage of eligible children served
Average monthly enrollment
Percentage of enrolled children that received medical and
dental exams
869
910
809
Early Head
Start
48
53
52
Migrant Head
Start
116
89
52
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
49%
100%
Parent Involvement
Head Start Programs
Parent Engagement
Wateree Head Start recognizes the importance of engaging families in a process that will help them
help their children to be ready to enter school, as well as help families improve the quality of their
lives through education and advocacy.
Through our Families Read Effort, each family is encouraged to take their child to the Library to
get a Library Card. Head Start arranges for children to visit the local library each week. Parents
attend workshops at each center and learn how to develop and execute activities using everyday
items in their homes to create ways to increase their child’s literacy, math and science proficiency.
Migrant Head Start offered SPECIAL PARENT DAYS each Friday to allow parents an opportunity
to visit the center and participate in learning activities their children are involved in at the center and
to participate in RIF (READING IS FUNDAMENATAL) activities. Children received books and
parents were encouraged to read to their children daily.
Due to the changing dynamics of families, our Fatherhood and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
programs offer fathers and grandparents opportunities to enter into what was once a “mothers”
predominated environment and actively partner with staff in supporting children’s development in
all areas of learning.
In an effort to move families out of poverty, the program works with three local colleges and
universities to enroll parents based on their identified career goals and offer parents assistance in
applying for entrance and securing financial aid.
Through our partnership with South Carolina Community Bank, parents were offered an
opportunity to participate in an eight weeks financial literacy course that included a graduation
ceremony and a $25.00 match for opening a savings account with the Bank. Migrant Head Start
parents participated in a COMMUNITY and FIESTA DAY at their center to learn about services
available to them in their communities, to receive health screening services and to dialogue with
community and service organization representatives about their culture.
Educating and empowering families continue to be our focus as we prepare both children and
family members for future success.
Head Start Funding
Contract Period 1/1/11 through 12/31/11
Direct Costs
Head Start Full-Year/Full-Day
Personnel Costs
Fringe Benefits
Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Contractual
Other Costs
Indirect Costs
Budget Amount
Actual Amount
$3,232,386
$1,596,330
$6,687
$8,700
$102,814
$77,100
$970,368
$523,647
$3,020,308
$1,663,200
$1,222
$88,872
$54,842
$1,078,448
$515,023
$6,518,032
$6,421,915
$11,797
$10,373
$60,113
$12,025
$3,492
$66,766
$82,283
$82,283
Grantee’s Share Head Start Full-Day
Non-Federal Contributions
$1,650,079
$1,343,513
Total Head Start
$8,250,394
$7,847,711
Total Costs
Training and Technical Assistance
Travel
Supplies
Other
Total ODC
FEDERAL REVIEWS AND FINANCIAL AUDIT
The Wateree Head Start/Early Head Start Program participated in an ARRA
Federal Review Monitoring Visit and two non-compliances were noted. (1)
Grantee did not ensure it enrolled at least 10% of children with disabilities; and (2)
Grantee did not maintain an efficient and effective reporting system to ensure
indirect cost rate proposals were submitted within required timeframe. A follow-up
visit by a federal team resulted in both non-compliances being confirmed as
corrected.
Wateree Migrant Head Start Program participated in a federal monitoring follow-up
visit based on a non-compliance cited the previous year. (1)When the majority of
the children speak the same language, at least one classroom staff member or home
visitor interacting regularly with the children must speak their language… Followup visit by a federal team resulted in the non-compliance being confirmed as
corrected.
Wateree Community Actions, Inc. also completed the 2010-2011 OMB Circular A133 Audit.
Head Start Funding – USDA
Direct Cost
Budget Amount
Actual Amount
Salaries
$158,847
$158,847
Fringe Benefits
$84,943
$84,943
Food
$386,262
$386,262
Utensils
$35,791
$35,791
Total USDA
$665,843
$665,843
Early Head Start Funding – ARRA
Direct Cost
Budget Amount
Actual Amount
Salaries
$457,002
$380,806
Fringe Benefits
$104,439
$29,905
Travel
$18,898
$10,152
Supplies
$16,902
$61,965
Contractual
$1,700
$368
Other
$32,578
$160,209
Indirect Costs
$73,577
$61,691
$705,096
$705,096
Grantee’s Share (Non-Federal)
$176,274
$176,274
Total Early Head Start AARA
$881,370
$881,370
Total Costs
Housing Initiatives
Project Trans-Aid
The Project Trans-Aid at Wateree Community Actions, Inc. is a transitional housing program for
the critically and chronically homeless individuals and families with children including homeless
veterans and domestic abuse homeless victims. It is designed to assist homeless individuals and
families in Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon counties to transition out of being homeless into affordable,
stable, standard housing with homeownership being their optimal goal. The program is designed in
two phases: Phase 1 is short-term transitional housing assistance for essential supportive services
and initial strategy for eligible clients to work towards self-sufficiency up to 6 months. Phase 2 is
long-term – up to 24 months in transitional shelter with supportive services to prepare the
participant for independent living in standard, permanent housing self-sufficiency.
Housing Initiatives
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (AARA), the Homeless
Prevention Program provides assistance to individuals/families who are at risk of becoming
homeless or who are currently homeless as defined by Section 103 of the McKinney-Veto Homeless
Assistance Act (42U.S.C. 11302). The funds used for assistance are made available through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and can be utilized to provide case
management, coordinate services, conduct outreach to inform organizations and individuals about
the program, and to assist with housing search and placement activities.
Housing Initiatives
Emergency Solutions Grants Program
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program is a federal program administered through the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It replaces the Emergency Shelter
Grants program, and expands the eligible activities to include homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing components. The purpose of the ESG program is to assist individuals and families in
Richland County quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or
homelessness.
Housing Initiatives Outcomes
1/1/12 – 12/31/12
205 low-income households receive services. Of those who received services:
o 14 individuals/families were enrolled into transitional housing.
o 116 individuals/families were able to obtain safe and affordable housing.
o 16 ESG clients and 7 Project Trans-Aid clients were able to complete and maintain a
budget for over 90 days.
o 127 low-income households achieved an increase in financial assets and/or financial
skills as a result of Community Action assistance.
o 127 ESG and HPRP clients and 17 Project Trans-Aid clients enrolled into
classes/projects to increase their financial skills.
Community Services/Energy
Community Services Block Grant Programs (CSBG)
Funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Wateree Community Actions,
Inc.’s Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provided an array of funding for local community
initiatives, including assistance for program-eligible households in areas such as education,
employment, emergencies, housing, nutrition and health care. Community programs are intended to
encourage families toward self-sufficiency. CSBG programs are administered during the year by 14
Community Action Agencies located throughout South Carolina with satellite offices in all of the
state's 46 counties.
Program Outcomes:
 General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP) – assisted program-eligible households
with emergencies such as but not limited to: utility bills, food, clothing and medical services.
Program Outcome: 200 individuals/families received assistance during the program year.
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Youth Leadership Program –provided resources that enhanced character building and lifelong learning skills, encouraged students to practice leadership dynamics, and study lessons
in character that fostered group discussions centered on building leadership skills. The
program served youth in grades 9-12.
Program Outcome: 110 youth from Richland and Sumter counties participated in the
Youth Leadership Program during the program year.
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Youth Employment Program – provides students with an opportunity to work at
neighborhood job sites within their communities during the summer. Youth are taught
employability skills and encouraged toward post-secondary education. In addition to career
planning and work experience, students interact with one another and learn to address issues
related to peer relationships, family, motivation and values.
Program Outcome: 79 youth from Richland and Sumter counties participated in the Youth
Employment Program during the program year.
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Academic Camp Program – Serving students in grades 6-8, this program functioned as a
two week academic remediation program held during the summer break, focusing on
reading, writing and mathematics.
Program Outcome: 89 youth from Clarendon, Lee, and Kershaw counties participated in
the Academic Camp Program during the program year.
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Health and Nutrition – provided health screenings free or at a reduced cost for individuals
at risk with health conditions and hygiene kits for needy households along with increasing
health awareness. Program Outcome: Over 250 individuals/families participated in the
Health and Nutrition Program during the program year.
Community Services Block Grant Programs (CSBSG)
Youth Leadership/Academic Camp
Community Services Block Grant Programs (CSBSG)
May Fair
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at Wateree Community Actions, Inc. provided home energy
assistance to help eligible low-income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.
LIHEAP seeks to prevent households from using unsafe alternatives for providing heat and cooling.
LIHEAP offers bill payment assistance and energy crisis assistance. The amount of assistance
provided depended on a household's income and its energy costs.
Program Outcome:
The LIHEAP at Wateree Community Actions, Inc. served 8,044 individuals/families during the
program year. This also included those who received assistance from the SLAPP (Selected LIHEAP
Assistance Payment Plan Program).
Weatherization Programs
Regular Weatherization Assistance
The Weatherization Assistance Program of South Carolina provided home weatherization assistance
through the application of appropriate energy conservation measures for selected single housing
dwellings of low-income families, particularly elderly, disabled, and homes with children. Through
the use of diagnostic testing, approved initiatives include but are not limited to the
replacement/repair of windows and doors, air sealing, caulking and/or installing insulation and
compact fluorescent lamps. Once such measures are put in place the amount of household energy
use reduces and resultant energy cost savings are significant, with an average savings in excess of
20%.
The Weatherization Department of Wateree Community Actions, Inc. consisted of 6 administrative
staff, 13 field crew employees, and served individuals/families in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Sumter,
Florence, and Marion counties.
Program Outcome
The Weatherization Assistance Program completed 68 homes in its service area expending
approximately $675,004.
Weatherization Programs
Weatherization Assistance – ARRA
Weatherization Assistance ARRA was an energy efficiency program that helped low-income
individuals and families reduce energy consumption and utility costs through free energy saving
devices, including solar water heater systems, and energy conservation education.
This program provided services to individuals/families in Clarendon,
Kershaw, Lee, Richland, and Sumter counties.
Program Outcome
The Weatherization Assistance ARRA Program completed 482 homes in its
service area expending approximately $3,680,974.
Wateree Community Actions, Inc. Partnerships and
Collaborations
Black River Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Bibleway Church of Atlas Road
South Carolina Electric and Gas
Catholic Charities
Progress Energy
Central Carolina Technical College
Cassett Water Company
Columbia Housing Authority
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Council on Aging – Clarendon, Lee, & Sumter
Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Meals on Wheels – Clarendon, Lee, Sumter &
Richland
Kershaw County Government
North Hope Center
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Select Health of South Carolina
Santee-Lynches Council of Governments
Office of Economic Opportunity
South Hope Center
City of Camden
South Sumter Resource Center
Christian Community Ministries
Sumter Housing Authority
Clemson Extension Services
United Way of Sumter, Clarendon, and Lee Counties
South Carolina Employment Security Commission
Cooperative Ministries
United Way of Kershaw County
Camden First CDC
United Way of the Midlands
Kershaw County First Steps
WCAI Funding
Agency Service Area
Wateree Community Actions, Inc. has served the
residents of Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Richland, and
Sumter counties for since July 1970.
Community Service Centers
Sumter
13 S. Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Richland
3220 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29202
Kershaw
710 W. Dekalb Street
Camden, SC 29020
2430 Atlas Road
Columbia, SC 29290
Clarendon
3 W. Boyce Street
Manning, SC 29102
117 Henry Street
Eastover, SC 29044
Lee
1001 N. Main Street
Bishopville, SC 29010
Head Start Centers
Bishopville Head Start/Early Head Start Center
1001 N. Main Street, Bishopville, SC 29010
Paxville Head Start Center
Highway 261 East, Paxville, SC 29102
Fleming-Felder Head Start Center
1423 Hotel Street, Alcolu, SC 29001
South Sumter Head Start Center
337-A Manning Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150
Goodwill Head Start Center
225 N. Brick Church Road, Mayesville, SC 29104
Statesburg Head Start Center
200 N. Kings Highway, Sumter, SC 29150
Hickory Hollow Head Start Center
1000 Cashew Lane, Sumter, SC 29150
Kershaw County Head Start/Early Head Start Center
1109 Campbell Street, Camden, SC 29020
Lake City Migrant Head Start Center
310 Carlisle Street, Lake City, SC 29560
Manning Migrant Head Start Center
623-A W. Huggins Street, Manning, SC 29102
Morris College Head Start Center
North Main Street, Morris College Campus, Sumter, SC 29150
Head Start Administrative Office
Rubye J. Johnson Head Start Center
115 N. Lafayette Drive
Sumter, SC 29150
803.773.1291 (Phone)
803.778.6504 (Fax)
2012 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wateree Community Actions, Inc.
2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 207
PO Box 8328
Columbia, SC 29202
803.807.9811 (Phone)
803.807.9810 (Fax)
www.wcai.org
___________________________________________________________
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Joseph Davis, Jr., MHA
Chief Operations Officer
Ms. Earnestine C. Lowery
Board Chairperson

Wateree Community Actions, Inc. 2012 Annual Report

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