Greene Lamp Annual Report 2014-2015
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Greene Lamp Annual Report 2014-2015
GREENE LAMP LOCATIONS LENOIR COUNTY GREENE COUNTY Grainger Hill / Administrative Site 309 Summit Avenue Kinston, NC 28501 252-523-7770 Snow Hill Administrative Site 110 Southeast 1st Street #A Snow Hill, NC 28580 252-747-8146 Highland Head Start Site 1001 E Highland Avenue Kinston, NC 28501 252-527-5252 South Greene Head Start Site 602 West Harper Street Snow Hill, NC 28580 252-747-2732 252-747-3619 Contentnea Head Start Site 2909 Grainger Station Road Kinston, NC 28501 252-208-1651 2014-2015 GreeneLamp ANNUAL REPORT LaGrange Head Start Site 402 West Railroad Street LaGrange, NC 28551 252-566-2382 Marvin B. Spence Head Start Site 900 East Shine Street Kinston, NC 28501 252-522-0322 WIA SATELLITE LOCATIONS Craven County 2836 Neuse Blvd. New Bern, NC 285262 252-514-4828 Duplin County 192 Magnolia Extension Kenansville, NC 28349 910-296-1478 Pamlico County 703 Main Street Bayboro, NC 28515 252-745-9934 36 Table of Contents VISION: “ TO BE THE LEADING COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY EQUIPPED TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY”. MISSION: “DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY”. TITLE PAGE In Memory Of: Rhonda Joyner Ward, Policy Council Member 3 History of Community Action 4 History of Greene Lamp 5 Message from the Board Chairman 6 Message from the Executive Director 7 Board of Directors 8 Staff 9 Community Services Block Grant 10-11 Head Start and Early Head Start— Childcare Partnership 12-22 Foster Grandparents DISABILITIES / MENTAL HEALTH GREENE LAMP IN ACTION 23 Head Start Successes 24-27 Workforce Investment Act— Out of School Youth 28 Workforce Investment Act— Adult and Dislocated Worker THANKS TO OUR MANY PARTNERS and VOLUNTEERS 29 WIA Community Spotlight 30 We give special thanks to the hundreds of generous individuals, businesses and local organizations that contributed to the success of Greene Lamp. WIA Successes 31 Financials Greene Lamp in Action 2 32-34 35 Special gratitude goes to the 249 parents who worked alongside our staff to strengthen the Head Start/Early Head Start program. From all of us to all of you—THANK YOU! 35 2014-2015 FINANCIALS GREENE LAMP In Memory Of: Rhonda Joyner Ward GREENE LAMP BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 ASSETS: Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable: Grants Other Prepaids $ 102,323 242,499 34,756 18,226 Total current assets 397,804 Property and equipment, net of accumulated deprecia- 1,813,558 147,064 Restricted Cash Total assets $ 2,358,426 LIABILITIES & EQUITY: Current Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued payroll and benefits Payroll liabilities Accrued vacation Line of credit Current portion of long-term debt Total current liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities $ 125,089 83,432 8,441 156,719 14,456 388,137 178,191 Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Total net assets 1,141,098 651,000 1,792,098 Rhonda dedicated herself to Greene Lamp for two years serving as a community volunteer on Head Start’s Policy Council on top of an already full-time job working at the local Health Department. Her passion was the community and doing all she could to make it a better place for children and families. There was no job or task too big for her to take on. Rhonda Joyner Ward was extremely involved in her church, St. Mary FWB, in Jason, NC. She was Choir Director for the Senior Choir, a member of the Music Ministry, member of the Health Ministry and a member and recording secretary for Choir #2 to name a few. Rhonda was a huge sports fanatic and was always rooting for “her teams”, the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Braves. Whenever she had free time, you could always find her at a sporting event. Another hobby of Rhonda’s was collecting purses, especially Dooney & Burke. Although Rhonda had no children of her own, she took great pride and joy in being designated the “2nd mother” for her nieces and nephews. Rhonda was the type of person that always set goals, and when those goals were set, she worked diligently to achieve them. Some of her final goals were having a closer walk with and serving God and helping and making a difference in the lives of others. Total liabilities and net assets $ 2,358,426 34 3 What is Community Action? History of Community Action Expenditures In 1964, The Great Society, as envisioned by President Lyndon Johnson, was a sweeping plan to improve the lives of all Americans, regardless of their circumstances. Inspired by President Kennedy and his New Frontier, Johnson pledged to fulfill his promise of equal opportunity for all by enacting several comprehensive changes within the federal government. In August of that same year, the Economic Opportunity Act was signed into law by President Johnson creating the nationwide Community Action Network. (see photo ) The War on Poverty Lyndon B Johnson signs Economic Opportunity Act on August 20, 1964. In 1963, shortly before he was assassinated, President Kennedy had asked his economic advisors to draw up some proposals to address the problem of American poverty. Johnson took up this charge after he succeeded Kennedy as President. In Johnson's first State of the Union address on June 8, 1964, he called for an unconditional war to defeat poverty. He expanded and revised the proposals given to Kennedy and developed the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Head Start Job Corps Work-Study programs VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) - a domestic version of the Peace Corps Neighborhood Youth Corps Basic education and adult job training CAPS (Community Action Programs) - CAPS turned out to be the most controversial part of the package, as it proposed the "maximum feasible participation" by poor people themselves to determine what would help them the most. CAPS were a radical departure from how government had run most social reform programs in the past. BUDGETED PROGRAM Head Start Early Head Start WIA Adult WIA D/W WIA Youth Wrap/Summer Program CSBG USDA (CACFP) USDA (SFP) LGPFC (3 School) EFSP United Way Other/Non-Major TOTAL AGENCY 2012/2013 2013/2014 Expenditures Expenditures $2,911,983 $2,907,693 $0 $0 $2,919 $113,545 $4,840 $112,310 $324,256 $346,803 $10,503 $11,791 $225,753 $225,590 $242,590 $225,357 $4,536 $5,113 $82,686 $0 $0 $2,885 $0 $4,367 $10,787 $5,019 $3,820,853 $3,960,473 2014/2015 Expenditures $3,186,032 213,539 $166,395 $117,413 $298,916 $0 $287,852 $232,434 $0 $0 356 4,846 $0 $4,507,783 GOVERNANCE: The Economic Opportunity Act included a variety of initiatives: DISABILITIES / MENTAL HEALTHGREENE LAMP, INC Maximum Feasible Participation A hallmark of the agency since its inception has been its governance model: its board must consist of : one-third elected officials (or their designated representatives), up to one-third members of the private sector, and at least one-third representatives of its eligible client constituency (or their representatives). This has ensured a diverse stakeholder partnership throughout the agency’s existence. Greene Lamp’s board provides guidance and oversight in the administration of its programming. Total program expenditures for the year 2014-2015 were $4,549,583 which include administrative expenses charged to programs in the amount of 4 33 2015/2016 (budgeted) Expenditures $2,955,509 $1,976,581 $259,994 $149,172 $249,024 $0 $265,643 $254,303 $0 $0 $6,200 $4,500 $0 $6,120,926 GREENE LAMP 2014-2015 FINANCIALS It is the policy of the Governing Board of Greene Lamp Community Action to administer its funding on the basis of accounting practices prescribed by the various funding sources. These policies conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). An Independent auditor, Phyllis Pearson of Petway, Mills and Pearson, PA has examined Greene Lamp’s financial statements and has found the agency to operate in compliance with funding source requirements and GAAP. Greene Lamp received an Unmodified Opinion of its audit. There were no compliance issues, material weaknesses, findings or significant deficiencies. The following summary of the Agency’s sources and uses of funds were prepared from figures included in the most recent audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. These financial statements are on file at the Greene Lamp administrative office and are available for public inspection. Greene Lamp 1965-2015 History of Greene Lamp Since 1965, Greene Lamp has provided services to low income residents of Greene and Lenoir counties and expanded services to other eastern North Carolina counties to currently include Craven, Duplin, and Pamlico counties. OUR FUNDING SOURCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 The Agency’s first programs were the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) SelfSufficiency and Head Start, with Workforce and other programs (Neighborhood Youth Corp, Summer Youth Programs, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Welfare to Work, Workforce Investment Act and Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)) to follow over the next 45 years. Greene Lamp has operated a variety of other programs during its 50 years to include: Afterschool Programs, the Food Salvage Project, Homeless Assistance Project, Title III-C Congregate Nutrition, Title III-B Transportation, Title III-F Health Promotion Services, CP&L Fan/Heat Relief, RIP4 Housing Project, Low Income Housing Corporation Predevelopment Activity, Weatherization Assistance, USDA Surplus Food Distribution, NC Black Caucus Title V Senior Employment Program, Youth Services Summer Grant, NC DHR Family Ties Program, Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program and the Greene Home and Community Care Block Grant. Federal Awards: Direct: US Department of Health and Human Services: Head Start $2,396,971 Early Head Start $213,539 Passed through State and Local Agencies: NC Department of Health and Human Services: Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) US Department of Labor: NC Department of Commerce: $287,835 Worforce Investment Act (Adult) $166,393 Worforce Investment Act (Dislocated Worker) $117,411 Worforce Investment Act (Youth) $298,878 US Department of Homeland Security: GREENE LAMP GOALS 1. To obtain grant funds in order to provide local services and activities that will have a major impact on the causes of poverty in the community. 2. To develop and administer a variety of self-help programs and endeavors in coordination with other agencies and target groups to better the social, economic, and cultural conditions in the service area. 3. To provide programs and services that will assist families in moving out of poverty, to reduce suffering caused by poverty, and to advocate for an improved service delivery that is sensitive to the needs of all persons, regardless of background. United Way of America: Emergency Food & Shelter $0 US Department of Agriculture: State Department of Health and Human Services: Child and Adult Care Food Program (USDA) Local: Head Start (In-Kind/Volunteer Hours) Other Grants/Misc TOTAL AGENCY 32 Greene Lamp was chartered on September 16, 1965, as a 501(c)3 non-profit Community Action Agency. Greene Lamp was established when two different anti-poverty programs merged; Greene County Community Action Committee and LAMP, Inc. (Lenoir Action Mobilization for Progress) thus the origination of Greene Lamp. $235,585 $789,061 $65,737 $4,571,410 5 A Message From the Board Chairman Dear Friends and Supporters, It gives me great pleasure to address the public on behalf of the Greene Lamp Board of Directors. We had an exceptional year during the 2014-2015 reporting period. The 50th Year celebration of the National Community Action Movement was in January 2015 and Greene Lamp will celebrate 50 years of service during the 2015-2016 reporting period. We embarked upon a new program in our Greene Lamp family, Early Head Start/ Childcare Partnership. Many thanks must go out to the staff of Greene Lamp for finding, seeking, and securing funds to help keep the agency viable. Much time and expertise was put into writing and submitting grants during this period in order to increase the number of families served. We must remember and abide by the most important forethought of Greene Lamp which is the safety, respect, and security of our children, parents, participants and staff at all times in our workplace. This is a critical piece of our continued success. The five year strategic plan that we embarked upon this year has begun to take shape. A new vision, mission and agency goals, will continue to lead Greene Lamp to be a prominent community action agency. We can not rest on our laurels, as this year we challenge our committees to secure new facilities (buildings), more certified/qualified staff, and new programs for a successful and controlled growth in the future. Another year of good clean audits, from the state and federal funding sources, continues to make Greene Lamp an agency of excellence. WIOA: SUCCESSES WIA Awards Banquet Outstanding Youth Participant 2014-2015 MS. AKIAH LYONS Ms. Akiah Lyons is a single mother of 2 young boys and was a participant in the WIA program for 2 years. Upon moving to New Bern from Cleveland, Ohio Ms. Lyons stopped in the Career Center and met with the WIOA Career Advisor. Akiah had not completed high school and was only interested in finding employment. After researching job opportunities and found out that all the “good” job’s required a high school diploma or GED, Akiah decided to enter the Basic Skills Plus program at Craven Community College. The Basic Skills Plus program allowed Akiah to get her GED and Nurse Aide certification all at once. During this time Ms. Lyons faced many barriers such as unemployment, transportation, and regular childcare for her two children. The WIA program assisted Akiah with transportation and within a few months, she was placed in a work experience at the NC Works Career Center. She earned her GED and CNA1 certifications. She has reconnected with her mother in Ohio, has a very positive young man in her life, and has maintained consistent employment. WIA YOUTH SUMMIT 2015 I would like to thank all the board members for their time and energy helping to maintain high standards of operation. Agency accomplishments are integrated into other sections of this annual report, therefore, in this section, I wanted to place special emphasis on our clients, staff, and funding sources who make this agency great. Respectfully, The NC Youth Summit is a one and a half day, annual event. It is designed to provide opportunities for young adults in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs throughout the state to come together to collaborate, learn from one another, exchange ideas and act as “one voice” in issues relating to workforce development in North Carolina. William Connor, Board Chairman Along with the summit, career advisors are exposed to a staff development session that is designed to provide them with a myriad of information to aid them in both their professional and personal lives. 6 31 Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Out of School Youth and Adult / Dislocated Worker WIOA Community Spotlight A Beacon of Hope In Duplin County SARAH’S REFUGE of Duplin County was founded in 1995 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Sarah’s Refuge was named for the grandmother of one of the original Board members. The grandmother, Sarah, sheltered battered women and their children in her private home. It is the only residential and nonresidential domestic violence and rape crisis center in Duplin County. Dear Friends of Greene Lamp, Trained staff are available 24 hours a day to respond to crisis calls, to provide crisis intervention, individual and group support, advocacy, information, emotional support, education, resources and referrals to victims of domestic and sexual violence. It is an honor to serve as the Executive Director of Greene Lamp Community Action where we promote self-sufficiency through our programs and services. It gives me great pleasure to present and highlight the agency’s 2014-2015 Annual Report, which lists our many accomplishments and outcomes. The philosophy of empowerment and self-sufficiency is the foundation for the entire structure of its service development and delivery. The determination in restoring a survivor's power and control over their own lives is the driving force behind the delivery of clientcentered services provided to its victims. In many communities throughout the nation, agencies such as ours, are leading the way, forging new opportunities for people living in poverty. Being a private non-profit gives us liberties to innovate while maintaining successful long-term programs that generate self-sufficiency for our participants. Community Action is known to be at the forefront in developing programs that are specific to local issues as identified in its community needs assessment. We seek out new grants and funding opportunities that help us establish new solutions to local poverty issues. GREENE LAMP WIA COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERS Trent Oldsmobile Carolina East Medical Center Religious Community Svcs. NC Works Career Center Twin Rivers Opportunities Uptown Professional Assoc. A Message From the Executive Director Coastal Children’s Clinic Boys and Girls Clubs Habitat for Humanity F R Danyus Head Start Craven Community College Housing Authority - New Bern Williams Law Firm BSH Sarah’s Refuge Salvation Army James Sprunt CC Vann Beauty Supply WIA Out of School Youth Job Attainment Ms. Acacia Sanders completed her work experience with Greene Lamp and continued on her path to self-sufficiency by applying for a job with the agency being a Bus Monitor and a Substitute Teacher in Greene County. She enjoys her time spent with the Head Start children and staff. 30 Greene Lamp has much to be proud of as an agency with a driving force to combat poverty in Eastern North Carolina. We plan to continue the mission through collaborating with community partners, providing services, and empowering families to achieve self–sufficiency through education, employment, and advocacy. We are grateful to all our funding sources and contributors who support our vision to make this work possible. As community action changes with the implementation of new performance standards, Greene Lamp will be dedicated to maximizing resources and coordinating with community partners to embrace people by equipping them with the tools they need to better their lives and reduce barriers to poverty. I would also like to extend sincere gratitude to our Board of Directors for their support, vision and engagement in directing the agency in achieving its mission. On behalf of the low income individuals and their families assisted in our five county service area, thank you. You helped make this happen! Sincerely, Angela M Bates, Executive Director 7 WIA ADULT / DISLOCATED WORKER The WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker programs preserve the nation’s current program infrastructure allowing continuity in the delivery of employment services, workforce development, basic education skills and occupational skills training for adults. Board of The goal of WIA is to improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, increase economic selfsufficiency, meet skills requirements of employers, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation. The program coordinates the delivery of adult program services including skill assessment, labor market information, training programs, job search and placement assistance, and more intensive services for eligible adults who experience more difficulty in obtaining jobs. Employers are also offered assistance in accessing a qualified labor pool and other employment related services. Directors OFFICERS Craven Community College Ice Bucket Challenge To receive WIA-funded services, an individual must be: William Connor, Chairman James T. Shackleford, 1st Vice Chair Darlene Lang-Koonce, 2nd Vice Chair Linda Rouse Sutton, Treasurer U.S. Citizen or Authorized to Work in the US Properly registered for Selective Service (for males 18 Gene Smith, Ex-officio member 2014-2015 WIA Adult - Age 18 or older WIA Dislocated Worker—Age 18 or over and who lost years old or older) Dr. Virginia Cox – Daugherty, Secretary his or her job through no fault of their own BOARD MEMBERS LOW INCOME PUBLIC PRIVATE, BUSINESS, CIVIC Carolyn Balknight Jackie Brown Randy Brown Vanilla Barrow Maxine Cooper William Connor Dora Dominguez Bennie Heath Dr. Virginia Cox-Daugherty Glen Gray Jerry Jones Angela Ellis Darlene Lang-Koonce James T. Shackleford Shawn Wilson Linda Rouse Sutton SERVICE AREA: CRAVEN COUNTY PROGRAM OUTCOMES 70 Adults Enrolled in Program Larry Gladney 31 Dislocated Workers Enrolled in Program Gene Smith 12 Received Certificates 14 Received AA Degrees 2 Participated in Work Experience 2 Participated in On-the-Job Training 15 Received Supportive Services 22 Adults Gained Employment 10 Dislocated Workers Gained Employment CONSULTANTS Tracy Stroud, Attorney Dina Smith, Early Childhood Specialist Board Roster as of June 30, 2015 On-the-Job Training: Ms. Mary Maisonet, New Bern Housing Authority 8 29 WIA Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Out of School Youth and Adult / Dislocated Worker WIA OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH Duane Clark Program Director Workforce Investment Act Out of School Youth Program serves eligible low-income youth who face barriers to employment. Service strategies, developed by workforce providers, prepare youth for employment and/or post-secondary education through strong linkages between academic and occupational learning. The program operates a comprehensive delivery system for employment and training services providing youth academic, technical, and work-readiness skills they need to successfully transition to adulthood, careers and postsecondary education and training. WIA Out of School Youth , RCS Volunteers WIA eligibility for an out-of-school youth is a) not in school, b) between 16 and 21 years old at enrollment, and c) at least one of the following: a school dropout; basic skills deficient or an English language learner; involved in the juvenile justice or adult corrections systems; homeless, runaway, in or aged out of foster care, pregnant or parenting; an individual with a disability; or a low-income individual who requires additional assistance to complete education or attain employment. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Work Experience Youth: Ms. Katherine Hawkins, Jones County Career Center 116 Enrolled in Program 12 Received Certificates 5—CRC’s 7—GED’s 2 Received AA Degrees 12 Participated in Work Experience 25 Received Supportive Services 25 Gained Employment 18 Participated in Leadership Activities Staff EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM Angela M. Bates, Executive Director Lee H. Parker, Finance Director Angela H. Moye, Head Start/Early Head Start Senior Program Director Mary Lovick, CSBG Program Director Duane Clark, WIA Adult /Dislocated Worker and Out of School Youth Program Director SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Jo Al-Shawraneh, Education Coordinator Nathan Barnes, Transportation /IT Coordinator Kristey Coulter, Health / Nutrition Coordinator Angela Gardner-Holmes, Compliance Manager Sherry Herring, Disability/Mental Health Coordinator Yolonda Holmes, Education Specialist, EHS Willa Neal Jones, Family, Community, Partnership / ERSEA Coordinator Quashanda McCormick, Education Specialist Sandra Noble, HSTARS Priscilla Wiggins, Education Specialist Sharon Worthington, Parent Involvement Coordinator Work Experience Youth: Ms. Acacia Sanders, Greene Lamp ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Carmen Cherry, CSBG / WIA Program Assistant Beulah Hilliard, General Aide Carole Humphrey, Head Start Administrative Assistant Josie Stewart, Head Start Secretary / Interpreter Dona Thompson, Administrative Assistant Service Area: ●Craven County ●Duplin County ●Pamlico County FISCAL STAFF MAINTENANCE STAFF Bessie Lee, Bookkeeper Ben Grady, Jr., Administrative Dept. Donald Roach, Head Start Dept. 28 9 CSBG Mary Lovick, Program Director Community Services Block Grant—Self Sufficiency Program The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides funds to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. The CSBG funding supports projects that: Lessen poverty in communities, Address the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants, and the elderly, Provide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health. Greene Lamp’s Community Services Block Grant( CSBG) Self Sufficiency Program empowers individuals to actively pursue a better life for themselves and their families, thus building stronger communities. The program emphasizes both preventive aid as well as extended assistance, when necessary, to enable individuals to become economically self-sufficient. HEAD START: SUCCESSES NC Head Start Association Cluster A Mrs. Sandra Noble Mrs. Sandra Noble served as the NCHSA Cluster A Chairperson for 6 years and as the Training Resource person on the Planning Committee prior to being elected Chairperson. She represented Cluster A on the Governing Board for the North Carolina Head Start Association as well as planning and implementing trainings for the twelve Head Start Agencies in Cluster A. After serving the maximum number of years allowed, she received an award of appreciation for years served at the 2015 North Carolina Head Start Association Annual Conference. Case Managers provide intensive case management to empower the entire family in finding the skills, knowledge and resources to progress and remain above the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The program provides a range of services and activities having a measurable and potential impact on the causes of poverty in the community. Types of services include: EDUCATION GED Education Tuition, Books Tutoring Although CSBG programs provide diverse services to meet participants’ varying needs, the single largest investment is for self-sufficiency efforts, including employment and training, education and other self sufficiency services. PROGRAM OUTCOMES EMPLOYMENT Counseling/ Referral Financial Literacy Job Skills Classes Career Readiness INCOME MANAGEMENT HOUSING Life Skills Classes Rental Assistance Housing Services Veterans Services EMERGENCY SERVICES Clothing and Personal Items to Obtain and Maintain Employment Groceries Utility Assistance TRANSPORTATION Gas vouchers Bus passes Car repairs 10 50 Participants enrolled in program 10 Families rose above the poverty level 19 Participants obtained employment 8 Participants obtained an increase in employment income and/or benefits 15 Participants completed educational / training programs 3 Participant secured standard housing 49 Participants received direct assistance TRIKE A THON Greene Lamp Head Start hosted its Annual Trike-a-Thon celebration on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 10:00 am at Contentnea Head Start. The Trike-A-Thon event is held to help raise money to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event teaches preschool and daycare students riding-toy safety and the importance of helping others while benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Training big hearts with little wheels. 27 HS/EHS–CC Head Start / Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Programs HEAD START: SUCCESSES North Carolina Community Action Association 2015 Hall of Fame Mrs. Joyce Paige Mrs. Joyce Paige, a native of Snow Hill was inducted into the North Carolina Community Action Association Hall of Fame. In May 2015. Mrs. Paige was employed with Greene Lamp for almost 30 years. She began her employment in the summer of 1966 with a passion to make a difference in the lives of children and families. She began her employment with Greene Lamp as a Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) worker and part-time Head Start Teacher Aide until she became the Parent Involvement Coordinator where she remained until her retirement in 2004. NC Head Start Association 2015 Cluster A Scholarship Recipient Mr. Eric Valle Eric Valle was the 2015 North Carolina Head Start Association Scholarship winner for Cluster A and one of the entrants from Greene Lamp Head Start. Mr. Valle received $1,000.00 to use for his 2015-16 academic year. Mr. Valle is a determined young man who has sought education to fulfill his life and has been attending Greene County Early College to prepare him as he furthers his education. Mr. Valle is a bi-lingual student who began his education experience with Spanish being his primary language. He has struggled with learning English but has not allowed that to stop his pursuit for education. He would like to pursue a degree in psychology. (photo not available) CSBG: SUCCESSES LENOIR COUNTY Ms. Brownridge came into the CSBG Program seeking assistance with employment search. She was living with a friend and had no means of transportation. She was interested in taking a Nurse Aide I course to obtain skills to become employed. She was accepted into the program, April 2014 and found employment with Lenoir Assisted Living in Pink Hill working in Dietary. She was forced to resign from her job due to lack of transportation from her residence to her job. On May 30, 2014, Ms. Brownridge received a job offer from the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home. At this time, transportation was still an issue. She and her case manager, Ms. Katrina Mitchell worked together to eliminate her barriers to transportation. On June 9, 2014, she began full-time employment working from 3pm-11pm. Her case manager assisted her with transportation to work and a friend transported her home at night. Soon afterwards she found a vehicle to purchase. The CSBG Program assisted her with car insurance. Her next goal was to get her own place to live. She found an apartment and was assisted with rent and a utility deposit. She is still employed with the NC Veterans Nursing Home and maintaining her car and apartment. She gives credit to her Case Manager and the CSBG Program for assisting her in reaching her goals. GREENE COUNTY Ms. Bynum came to the CSBG Program, June 2014, seeking employment as a Pharmacy Technician. She found that she had a difficult time getting hired. Ms. Bynum was already certified and had previous experience working in a pharmacy. However, transportation and daycare was a big factor in her maintaining employment. With career counseling, planning, and encouragement from her Case Manager, Ms. Georgia Edwards, she was offered a fulltime job with Wal-Mart in Goldsboro, NC working as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Ms. Bynum is thriving in her position and feels she is most helpful in assisting in various aspects of the operation of the pharmacy. In addition, she states that she loves working in the pharmacy field and is eager to continue implementing her skills as a Pharmacy Technician. Mr. Valle competed for this scholarship with others sent by Greene Lamp Head Start and twelve other programs in the Head Start Cluster A region. We are very proud to have a former Greene Lamp Head Start student receive this scholarship. 2014 CSBG Year– end Celebration with clients 26 11 HS/EHS–CC Head Start / Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Programs Greene Lamp Head Start is a center-based comprehensive child development program serving income eligible families and their children that will be 3 or 4 years of age by August 31st. Head Start presently provides services to 311 children in Lenoir and Greene Counties. The program serves over 50% of the income eligible families in our two-county service area. Angela H. Moye, HS / EHS-CC Senior Program Director The program promotes school readiness by enhancing social and cognitive development through the provision of medical, educational, dental, nutritional, mental health, social services, and parental needs as they relate to the individual child, his/ her family, and community. Head Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and family’s ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage. High Quality Education Family Case Management Individualized Curriculum Meal Plans Disability Services Mental Health Services Oral Health Exams Sensory Screenings (Vision, Hearing, Developmental, Social, Emotional) HEAD START: SUCCESSES NC Head Start Association Parent of the Year 2014-2015 Ms. TIMOTEA TRIVENO Mrs. Trevino has been an active Policy Council member since 2013 and resigned in December 2014 to take a position with Greene Lamp Head Start as a bus monitor. She has been a dedicated parent, Policy Council representative, volunteer and Parent Committee Chair. She extended the classroom learning to the bus by applying the solar system on the bus ceiling. She first learned about the classroom learning extension on the buses at the Policy Council Meetings. Her interaction at Parent Meetings led to greater attendance as she engaged other parents to participate. Mrs. Trevino, a long time class substitute and a bus substitute continues to support the program as the Vice-Chair of the Parent Committee. HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START BUDGETS NC Head Start Association Teacher of the Year QUASHANDA MCCORMICK HEAD START/ EARLY HEAD START CENTERS EARLY HEAD START– HEAD START CENTERS CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP CENTERS Contentnea 5 Star Center Country Kids, Inc. 4 Star Center Grainger—Hill 5 Star Center Kidz R Us Childcare Ctr. 3 Star Center Highland 5 Star Center LaGrange 5 Star Center Marvin B Spence 5 Star Center South Greene 5 Star Center New Beginnings Learning Ctr. 3 Star Center 12 Sonshine Christian Childcare 3 Star Center Tender Love Childcare Ctr. 5 Star Center Yarrell’s Day Care 5 Star Center Quashanda began with Greene Lamp as a Teacher Assistant in 2005. Because of her dedication and hard work, she was promoted to Lead Teacher in 2011. Quashanda is smart, skilled and more importantly a gifted teacher. Her natural people skills and intuitive leadership style has earned respect in her department and throughout the agency. She is energetic in the classroom, well-versed, easily adapts to change, and is very committed to her job as a teacher. Ms.McCormick was promoted to a Program Specialist in the Early Head Start –Childcare Partnership Program in May 2015. 25 HS/EHS–CC Head Start / Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Programs Greene Lamp’s Early Head Start ChildCare Partnership is a full-day, full-year, family centered early care and education program serving low income infants and toddlers and their families. The program currently provides services to 72 children, ages 12 months to 3 years old in Lenoir and Greene Counties. HEAD START: SUCCESSES NC Head Start Association Support Staff of the Year 2014-2015 Ms. CONSTANCE PETTIWAY Pictured with Nathan Barnes, IT/Transportation Coordinator The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of enrolled children. Early Head Start programs also provide comprehensive services that benefit children, families, and teachers, including: Constance began with Greene Lamp as a Bus Driver in 2008. She was voted Greene Lamp Head Start’s “Top Bus Driver” for Program Year 2013 - 2014. She is an energetic and well-versed individual who takes her job seriously and always has a great demeanor. Constance ensures the bus is an extension of classroom learning. Each month, she and her monitor take pride in decorating the bus to correspond with lesson plans, holidays, and seasons. Constance not only does her job but also volunteers in the classrooms and assures substitutes for her co-drivers and monitors while attending school full-time and caring for a family. Health, developmental and behavioral screenings Higher health, safety and nutrition standards Increased professional development opportunities for teachers Ms. Pettiway completed her AAS degree in Medical Assisting and was promoted to Mental Health Program Assistant, a fulltime position with benefits. In May 2015. NC Head Start Association Family Advocate of the Year 2014-2015 Ms. SHONDA HOOKER Shonda began working with Greene Lamp in 2010. She is always willing to go beyond the call of duty as she has a passion for her job and helping children and families. Shonda has a quiet disposition which gives way to her (high volume) display in the quality of her work. She not only is one of the greatest family advocates (case worker); but she as well is willing to cover classrooms as needed, attends IEP meetings to advocate for her children, assists in finding resources in the community for families and children, and will drive a bus without a spoken word; just to name a few of her qualities. Additionally, Shonda oversees one of our sites that is known for gang violence and numerous random shootings and she never shies away from being at the site with her children and families. HEAD START 2014-2015 Approved Budget Personnel Fringe benefits Travel $1,236,550 $1,244,781 450,364 435,271 24,115 27,114 0 0 Supplies 62,359 63,084 Contractual Facilities / Construction 23,820 17,995 0 0 Other 277,050 280,912 Indirect Charges 290,149 295,250 $2,364,407 $2,364,407 Equipment Total EARLY HEAD START 2014-2016 Actual Personnel Fringe benefits Travel Equipment Supplies Contractual Facilities / Construction Other Indirect Charges Total Approved Budget $285,933 Actual $93,472 89,976 41,354 160,100 197,754 596,200 28,687 32,137 56,362 139,315 65,184 0 87,360 0 37,484 64,656 $1,523,333 24,056 $476,697 * Award was received March 2015. 24 13 Head Start Start // Early Early Head Head Start Start Childcare Childcare Partnership Programs HS/EHS–CC Head Teaching Strategies GOLD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Greene Lamp Head Start/Early Head Start utilizes the Teaching Strategies GOLD online assessment system to evaluate the growth of children across the nine (9) domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Readiness Framework Ages Birth to Five. These domains are: ● Language Development ● Literacy ● Mathematics ● Science ● Creative Arts ● Approaches to Learning ● Social and Emotional Development ● Physical Health and Development ● Dual Language Learners Teaching Strategies GOLD data is collected three times during the program year: Fall, Winter and Spring (referred to as Baseline, Mid or Final data). The three checkpoints show the children’s growth throughout the program year. This data is shared with teachers, policy council and the board on an ongoing basis. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS Foster Grandparents Program is one of three federally funded National Senior Service Corps programs. To be a Foster Grandparent, you must meet income eligibility requirements, be 55 years old or older and agree to volunteer at least 20 hours per week. In return, they are paid a small stipend and mileage reimbursement to offset the costs of volunteering. The program offers seniors opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers to children and youth with exceptional needs. Green Lamp partners with the Caswell Center and the Senior Corps to provide “Grandmas” for the Head Start classrooms. The Grandmas assist in the classrooms; by helping with food preparation and sharing their time, love, and experience with the children and staff. No one can do everything, But everyone can do something The charts below depict gains in all areas of development between Baseline data collected Fall 2014 and Final data collected Spring 2015. Highest gains were in Literacy in both 3 and 4 year old children. Education staff has developed strategies to improve the scores in those areas needing more attention as identified by the aggregated data. ~ Anonymous~ Three Year Olds Fall Baseline Data 2014 as compared to Spring 2015 Final Data Four Year Olds Fall Baseline Data 2014 as compared to Spring 2015 Final Data 14 23 HS/EHS–CC The Head Start Training and Resource Specialist (HSTARS) provides training and technical assistance in the disabilities area across 31 counties in eastern NC (North Carolina Head Start Association’s Cluster A area). Cluster A Head Start / Early Head Start programs serve 4,908 children and their families annually. HSTARS CLASS TOOL AND STAFFING The HSTAR Specialist visits each HS program two to three times per year to: HSTARS ANNUAL EVENTS Parents Day (parents of special needs children) Skills Development Extravaganza Strategic Planning / Skills Development & Review Provide Training and Technical Assistance Develop or Update Annual Needs Assessment Monitor comprehensive files Observe classrooms serving children with disabilities Ensure Disability Managers are applying IDEA and ADA Regulations Follow Part 1308 Head Start Performance Standards Ensure the Disabilities Managers are tracking services to children and families with disabilities. The HSTAR Specialist also serves as an advocate and liaison for Head Start Disabilities Services on State, local and Cluster committees, task forces, etc. as appropriate. The Improving Head Start Act of 2007 requires that the Office of Head Start (OHS) include in the monitoring reviews of Head Start agencies, a valid and reliable research-based observational instrument that assesses classroom quality, including the assessment of multiple dimensions of teacherchild interactions that are linked to positive child outcomes and later achievement. CLASS assesses interactions between children and teachers in three broad domains of classroom quality: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. OHS believes that the domains of quality, measured by CLASS, remains central to its approach to child development and education and serves as important indicators of the future school readiness of all Head Start children. Greene Lamp has 4 staff who are CLASS Reliable certified. Greene Lamp CLASS Scores Greene Lamp 2014-2015 Greene Lamp 2013-2014 North Carolina National Emotional Support 6.36 Classroom Organization Instructional Support 6.00 5.27 5.86 5.64 5.22 5.77 6.10 5.22 5.83 3.14 2.90 Greene Lamp consistently scored above the state and national CLASS scores. HEAD START CLASSROOM STAFF Teacher Credentials 12% 47% 41% Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Strategic Planning—Kill Devil Hills The Head Start Act established September 30, 2013 as the nationwide deadline whereby, 50% of preschool teachers must have a Baccalaureate or Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with experience. Greene Lamp has surpassed the educational requirements with 53% of Teachers with BS or higher degrees. Disabilities Manager Training Teacher Assistants must have at least a Child Development Associate Degree (CDA), be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree, or be enrolled in a CDA program. Teacher Assistant Credentials 12% Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree **Greene Lamp has 100% of Teacher Assistants with an AA degree or higher. 88% Lakeshore National Trainer 1 enrolled in BS Degree Skills Extravaganza Training 22 15 HS/EHS–CC HEALTH AND DENTAL SERVICES Head Start / Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Programs An important part of Head Start services is the comprehensive Health and Nutrition component. The Office of Head Start and Head Start Performance Standards require all programs to serve USDA approved meals in their centers, assist families with establishing a medical and dental home, as well as get their children up-to-date with the state Early Periodic Screening Diagnostics and Treatment (EPSDT) and the CDC recommended vaccination schedule. During the 2014-2015 program year, 40,832 breakfasts, 42,424 lunches, and 40,636 snacks were served. The meals were provided for a 160 day period. All meals and snacks served are planned by a registered dietician and meet the nutritional standards established by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). During breakfast, lunch and snack times, children learn about various foods and beverages that are healthy. Activities teach children the value of healthy eating and exercise. TRANSPORTATION Greene Lamp Transportation Department is an important department in Greene Lamp Head Start. Our motto is: “No Child Left Behind “. We provide a high-quality Health and Safety environment and maintain qualified and committed staff to ensure a continual learning environment of School Readiness for our children as they travel on yellow school buses before and after the regular school day. There are 5 bus routes in Lenoir County and 3 bus routes in Greene County. Greene Lamp Head Start transports 164 children, 43 children in Greene County and 121 children in Lenoir County with assistance from Lenoir County Public Schools which transports 45 children. We transport 53% of the children that attend Greene Lamp Head Start. The buses are decorated to resemble a classroom so the children continue their learning experience while being transported to and from school. There are shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and pictures posted on the bus. Words are in English and Spanish. POSITIVE OUTCOMES HEALTH SERVICES NUMBERS Individualized health plans 311 Funded Enrollment Early intervention health screenings 355 Cumulative Enrollment Parent interviews and well-child health Care 100% Enrolled Children Received Dental, Medical and Vision Exams Medical and dental partnerships establish medical and dental homes for Head Start Families 26 Received Eyeglasses 47 Monitored for Asthma Community collaborations to provide fresh produce for the children’s meals 3 Monitored for High Lead Levels Hands-on Nutritional Cooking Experience with children 1 Hearing Impaired 355 Had Ongoing Health Care 345 Up to Date on EPSTD Schedule for Well Child Care 16 21 HS/EHS–CC Head Start / Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Programs SCHOOL READINESS The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum, Creative Curriculum, is to help children become enthusiastic learners by encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Our goal is to help children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive learners. We are teaching them how to learn, not just in preschool, but all through their lives. We are allowing them to learn at their own pace and in the ways that are best for them. We are giving children good habits and attitudes, particularly a positive sense of themselves, which will make a difference throughout their lives. Supplemental resources used in our classrooms include Second Step Social Emotional Curriculum. Children are assessed using the Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Tool. The 36 objectives are aligned with the NC Department of Public Instruction Early Learning Standards for NC / Common Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Domains in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework that promote positive outcomes in Early Childhood Programs serving children birth—5 years old. Transition & School Readiness SCHOOL READINESS GOALS The Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 requires programs to address and strengthen school readiness for all children served. Greene Lamp Head Start strives to promote school readiness through the implementation of Transition and School Readiness Plans throughout the program year to ensure the success of our children and families as lifelong learners. Both plans include strategies that help prepare parents/guardians and children for transitioning into Head Start and into Kindergarten. The goals establish the expectations of children’s status and progress across 5 essential domains: An Education Advisory Committee which consist of local education agencies/schools, parents, teachers, Head Start staff from all service areas, community partners and governing boards met three times during the program year, to collaborate, assess the program by area as relates to school readiness and family engagement, make improvements, and enhance the program as an whole as it relates to all services areas of Head Start. A Multidisciplinary Team meets monthly to discuss every child in the program, assess the progress of the children and their families, as well as develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of the child and their family. 20 PARENT INVOLVEMENT GREENE LAMP HEAD START PARENT ACTIVITIES ► Orientation ► Monthly Parent Meetings ► Volunteer Opportunities ► Hispanic Parent Meetings ► Education Programs (School Readiness, Financial Literacy, Holiday Traditions) ► Policy Council Meetings ► Fathers Support Group ► Fathers R US Meetings ► Home Visits ► Volunteer Banquet 249 Head Start Parents (current or former) volunteered in the program. 337 Total persons volunteered in the program 29,148 Volunteer hours donated in 2014-2015 127 Fathers participated in activities The Parent Involvement component ensured that all Head Start/Early Head Start parents received orientation prior to their child’s entry into the program by hosting a Parent Orientation Workshop in both counties. The program had 164 parents to attend the 2014-2015 Parent Orientation. Parents were also invited to attend Classroom Orientation prior to school beginning to introduce the teachers, learn what would be taught and review classroom schedules. Orientation included classroom visitations, pre-socialization activities, various mandated screenings, as well as, distribution of vital information regarding licensing requirements and center rules/regulations. At the first parent center meeting in October, parents elected officers and policy council representatives. All were trained in October at the Policy Council Training. Mini-training workshops were held at the monthly meetings thereafter, including presentations by each content area specialist. Since parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for academic success, they were encouraged to participate during the school year in a variety of ways, including volunteerism, literacy activities, training opportunities, serving on governing boards, education, ERSEA and health advisory committees, and attending conferences. Special activities were conducted at the centers geared toward fathers and male role models, such as Bowling with Dads, Great Men, and fathers support meetings. Social and Emotional Development Language Development and Literacy Approaches Toward Learning Each year Greene Lamp holds a Multicultural Event in which the children highlight a country of their choice through word, dance, and song. Cognition and General Knowledge Parents are encouraged to apply for positions within the agency. Historically, several parents have been hired and have been promoted within Greene Lamp. Physical Development and Health 17 HS/EHS–CC Head Start / Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Programs DISABILITIES / MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES SERVICES DISABILITIES / MENTAL HEALTH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Greene Lamp Head Start has a commitment to wellness which embraces a comprehensive vision of health for children, and their families. Through collaborative efforts of staff, health professionals, and community partners, all child health and developmental concerns are identified and are linked to an ongoing resource of continuous accessible care to meet their basic needs. As children come into the Head Start / Early Head Start programs, they receive age appropriate, culturally and linguistically responsive screening for developmental, sensory (visual and auditory), behaviorial, motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual and emotional skills. All children enrolled in HS/EHS must receive a developmental screening within 45 days of entry into the program. Greene Lamp uses Ages & Stages Questionnaires in Early Head Start to determine developmental and social-emotional delays and DIAL - 4 to screen all Head Start children in five areas of early childhood development. Office of Head Start requires that a minimum of at least 10 percent of enrollment opportunities are made available to children with disabilities. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Greene Lamp Head Start/Early Head Start utilizes the Second Step Curriculum in the classroom. The curriculum consists of weekly lessons that teach children how to identify emotions and the appropriate way to respond to those emotions. A Positive Behavior Approach is also used which emphasizes the prevention of challenging behaviors, the development of pro-social skills and the use of researched-based strategies for addressing existing behavior concerns. These approaches increase students capacity for learning by promoting a positive climate and culture and utilizing school-wide, classroom and individual expectations. Outcomes 311 Funded Enrollment 355 Cumulative Enrollment 60 Received Individualized Education Program Services 43 Speech / Language Delay 15 Developmental Delay 1 1 Autism Hearing Impaired, including deafness Family Service Case Managers serve as a single point of contact to connect families with all the comprehensive services that play a critical role in supporting families. Their professionalism and responsiveness in providing families the support they need in many areas is a vital part of the program. Family Engagement staff offer an integrated approach to the Head Start families by considering the strengths, interests and needs of each child and family, and connecting families with services and resources to achieve their goals. Case Managers track and follow up family goals throughout the year and provide a support system to assist with any areas of concern. Case Managers provide ongoing support throughout the year with face to face parent meetings, home visits and telephone contacts. This close contact allows the Case Managers to identify family needs and assist with family interventions, if needed. ENROLLMENT 311 Funded Enrollment 355 Cumulative Enrollment 114 3 Year olds Served 238 3 Types of Services Received # Families Receiving Services 4 Year olds Served Emergency / Crisis Intervention Services 3 5 Year olds Served Housing Assistance 8 Mental Health Services 4 Domestic Violence Services 69 Hispanic or Latino Origin Health Education 11 320 Non-Hispanic or Non-Latino Origin RACE Parenting Education 20 296 Black or African American 88.36% Average Daily Attendance ETHNICITY 35 12 HOMELESSNESS SERVICES White or Caucasian 2 Asian 9 Biracial / Multi-race 1 Native American / Pacific Islander 35 18 Greene Lamp Head Start provides services to support the whole child and their family (physical, social, emotional and educational needs) through a partnership that is an on-going, goal directed relationship. Head Start continues to build relationships with families that support family well being, strong relationships between parents and children, and ongoing learning and development for both parents and children . Other # Families experiencing homelessness that were served during the enrollment year 21 # Children experiencing homelessness that were served during the enrollment year 27 19