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Who We Are ....................................................................................................................3 Our Mission .....................................................................................................................3 A Year of Achievement For Our Families and Children ...................................................6 Our Essential Programs for Families and Children .........................................................8 Fundraisers, Events, Community Support and Presence .............................................13 Financial Report: 2011-2012 .........................................................................................18 Our Contributors: 2011-2012 .........................................................................................19 Our Board of Directors ................................................................................................ 25 Our Advisory Committee ............................................................................................. 26 Our Leadership Team .................................................................................................. 27
Who We Are
Turning Points for Children is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, the result of the merger of the Childrens Aid Society of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Society for Services to Children. Last year alone, the agency served more than 2,700 families and over 5,300 children by providing innovative programs that nurture families with children through after-school family programs, teen parent education, assistance to relative caregivers, and in-home services to children who are at risk for potential abuse and neglect, and supports for children in foster care. The agency also provides the critical resources, life skills and supportive partnerships needed to create stronger families and raise children with the hope for brighter futures. Turning Points for Childrens Vision is that all children will grow up in a nurturing and protective family environment that provides them with the framework to make positive choices and become healthy, productive, and self-sufficient adults. Programs provided by Turning Points for Children keep children safe from abuse and neglect, prevent them from entering foster care, and help them succeed in school.
Our Mission
Turning Points for Children's Mission is to support families in raising safe, healthy, educated, and strong children by partnering with caregivers to develop and strengthen protective qualities and by offering them the tools, skills, and resources they need to ensure their children's optimal development.
Program Performance
Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) The Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) process is integrated into all of our work, involving all personnel and stakeholders. PQI is addressed in all programs, with representative PQI Committees, the Leadership Team and the Programs Committee of the Board of Directors. Regulatory, contractual, professional, accreditation and other applicable standards, along with safety considerations, influence our agency practices. The PQI process provides input to strategic and short-term planning and is informed by the statement of commitment to provide services that are: mission-consistent, responsive, accessible, effective and well-managed. The chart below identifies the programs most recent funder audits, whereby the program met all contract requirements. Program Families and Schools Together - FAST Family Empowerment Services In-Home Protective Services Parenting Collaborative Family Finding Most Recent Audit: FY 2011-2012 100% 88% 97% Received Excellent ratings in all aspects Not audited, but 99% success rate in finding a family support for the child
Event Highlights
Kinship Community Events Turning Points for Children, in collaboration with Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony H. Williams office and Grands as Parents, provided four Kinship Community Events to reach out to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in diverse Philadelphia neighborhoods. These took place on November 9, 2011 at Sayers Memorial Methodist Church, 61st and Catherine Streets; March 8, 2012 at Bright Hope Baptist Church,12th and Cecil B Moore; June 7, 2012 at Miracle Temple of Christ, 26th and Tasker Streets; and October 18, 2012 at Center in the Park, 2818 Germantown Avenue. Kids at Heart 2012 Benefit Gala On April 20, 2012 Turning Points for Childrens annual fundraising gala the Kids at Heart 2012 Benefit Gala was at the Hyatt Regency at Penns Landing with the theme of Pirates on the Delaware. Mr. E. Stephen Collins, Director of Urban Marketing and External Relations at Radio One and Host of Philly Speaks on 100.3 WRNB-FM, was the evenings Honoree. The event raised a record-breaking $127,013.66. For 178 Years Proudly supporting Philadelphias Children & Families 7
. childrens lives, but also in my life as well. (Being in this program) reinforces the fact that we can
and need to be good fathers regardless of our past mistakes. -A member of our parenting group for fathers in minimum security prisons (MinSec)
Thank you for reminding me that I am worthy of being a positive factor not only in my
Family Empowerment Services (FES) Enhances parents abilities to meet the basic and wellbeing needs of their children and to prevent the onset of abuse and neglect. Family Empowerment Services staff, from left: Alicia Strange, Case Manager; Dyana Reid, Supervisor; Tara Neville Stanley, Case Manager; Emily LaBree, Supervisor; and Carla Thompson Neal, Program Director. In the past year, FES has: Provided services to 371 families, including many children living with relative caregivers through our Kids n Kin program 95 percent of families were stabilized as a result of receiving services In follow-up with the families, 90 percent continued to be safe and stable 60 days after services had ended. I was extra pleased with (my social workers) help. Although it was her job, she showed genuine care for our family. -From Family Satisfaction Survey Response
Family Finding Works with youth in foster care to enable them to reconnect with family members, helping them to develop a sense of belonging to family. Program Director Lou Grow, middle front, surrounded by the Family Finding staff. Turning Points for Childrens Family Finding program continued in its second year of being the only Family Finding program funded in Philadelphia. Family Finding serves as a response to the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act by helping vulnerable children find a safe, loving and permanent home. Its goal is to provide each child with the lifelong connections that only a family can offer.
In the past year, Family Finding completed 213 cases, served 268 youths, had a 99 percent success rate of locating at least one support person per case; identified 5,080 new family members; and made possible 1,105 lifelong connections. For one young woman, after we identified and located her younger biological siblings who are in an orphanage in Romania, she was able to come to our office and telephone them through an interpreter. (Family Finding) found a home for me. It found my father, my three big brothers, and the rest of my family. -A 14 year-old female client
Family and Schools Together (FAST) Provides parent education and family support services to parents and children by working with schools, mental health and substance abuse counselors, and community volunteers in order to strengthen families through partnerships and promoting success for children in school. Ms. Tonni Doe (right), a mother and client of the FAST program, was the Client Honoree at our Kids at Heart Gala in April, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia. She received her honor from Board President Thomas B. White. She said in her remarks: I felt alone, and often wondered, who would I go to for support and understanding? In 2006 my oldest child started school and with much curiosity I signed up for FAST. FAST has helped me build a strong nurturing relationship for my children. I no longer view myself as a single mother with questions of the future. I am mother of four amazing children. I have the skills and knowledge to overcome many obstacles with confidence and a smile, and I have a network of people that I can go to for support and understanding. I now regularly volunteer in my childrens school, am an active member of their Home & School Council, and a proud advocate of FAST. Today I have a job with Turning Points for Children as a Parent Partner and am able to give support, help and understanding to the new families that enter our program.
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In the past year FAST served over 650 Philadelphia families, including more than 2,500 individuals in 30 schools throughout Philadelphia. These parents and guardians voluntarily chose to strengthen their families by participating in FAST, and 85 percent of them graduated into FASTWORKS which provides 22 months of ongoing support for families who have completed the FAST program. Within these families who have graduated, suspensions among these children decreased by 43 percent, while 26 percent have shown an increase in academic achievement. Post-Legal Adoption Services (PLAS) Coordinated by MSW social worker Sheila Davidson, PLAS continues the commitment of our former legacy organization, Childrens Aid Society of Pennsylvania, to persons previously served through Adoption Services which were discontinued in 1985. Turning Points for Children is dedicated to providing as much non-identifying information to adopted persons about their history as permitted by law. Post-Legal Adoption Services served 44 adults (formerly adopted children) in 2012. In-Home Protective Services (IHPS) An intensive in-home program for families in which children are at imminent risk of abuse or neglect. IHPS staff is led by Program Director Rosita Martinez, standing front, right. Services are provided to help caregivers develop the parenting and protective capabilities they need that will keep their children from having to enter foster care. In the past year IHPS has: Served 270 families In their last audit by the Department of Human Services the program met 97% of all contract requirements In July 2012 Turning Points for Children became one of two organizations in Philadelphia to be awarded a contract from the Philadelphia Department of Human Services to provide In-Home Protective Services for families caring for a medically-fragile child I believe the program has a caring staff that tries hard to help your family. (The social worker) treats my children like one of the family- that was helpful to me. - From Family Satisfaction Survey Response For 178 Years Proudly supporting Philadelphias Children & Families 11
Emergency Food and Formula Re-formed as FAWN (Food and Wellness Network) as of November 1, 2012, is one of the few local emergency assistance programs that consistently stocks infant formula.The Emergency Food and Formula Program served a total of 2,104 people including 792 adults and 1,312 children. Pictured below, FAWN coordinator Alison Floyd (l) with volunteer and former TP4C employee Kirstin Murrin, sorting donations at the FAWN emergency food pantry, and the bags of food pantry items.
I woke up today and did not have anything to feed my kids; your program is a blessing.- Consumer of FAWN (Emergency Food Pantry)
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James W. Oram (photo bottom right) and his family. Mr. Oram is the new Board President of Turning Points for Children. For 178 Years Proudly supporting Philadelphias Children & Families 15
Supporting the Golf Tournament were: Diamond Sponsor: Replica Creative; Gold Sponsor, eXude, Inc.; Gift Pack Sponsor: Newtown Office Supply; Silver Sponsor: Asurion; Burke Lawton Brewer And Burke; CBIZ; Creative Financial Group; Duane Morris; First Genesis Financial Group; Forensic Resolutions Inc.; The Haverford Trust Company; Philadelphia Federal Credit Union; PNC; Newmark Knight Frank Smith Mack; Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP; US Facilities Inc.; Wells Fargo; Cigar Sponsor: Holts Cigar Company; Lunch Sponsor: COGNIS IT; Beer Sponsor: CTN Solutions, Inc.; Golf Cart Sponsor: Newmark Knight Frank Smith Mack; Superticket Sponsor: Social Work PRN; Course Beverage Sponsor: ShopRite of Snyder Plaza; Vodka Sponsor: Clique Vodka. For 178 Years Proudly supporting Philadelphias Children & Families 16
Funding
In July, 2011, Turning Points for Children was awarded a three-year grant by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey through their Community Impact Fund to support their parenting and in-home services programs that prepare children for school and prevent child abuse and neglect. In November, 2011, The Pennsylvania Childrens Trust Fund awarded a three-year grant to Turning Points for Children for Time Out for Teens and Tots, a program for pregnant and parenting teen mothers and their children, providing parenting education, case management and skill development for a very vulnerable population. In April, 2012, through a two-year grant from the Patricia Kind Family Foundation, Turning Points for Children was able to enhance its Kids n Kin program by providing relative caregivers and their families supportive counseling to help them overcome the unique challenges of caring for children whose parents are unable to do so. In addition to those cited above, and many more generous foundations, corporations and individuals, Turning Points for Children received significant funding this year from: Republic Bank, The Glenmede Trust, National Association of School Psychologists Childrens Fund, Inc., and the Philadelphia Pickwick Club. Please see a complete Donor List in this report.
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agencies that, through their generosity, make our work possible. We sincerely believe that our community values our work, and that our thousands of clients enjoy Stronger Families with Brighter Futures as a result. We also believe that our entire community is stronger because of our clients success. Thank you to all Donors to Turning Points for Children who are listed in this Report. We appreciate every one and urge each to continue their indispensable support. 1835 Benefactor Level: $50,000+
United Way Community Impact Fund
1835 Benefactor Level: Gifts of $50,000+ Guardian Level: Gifts of $10,000+ Partner Level: Gifts of $1,000+ Mentor Level: Gifts of $250+ Advocate Level: Gifts under $250
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Marie Stavros David K. Sullivan Mark & Kathryn Supko Dr. Joseph Talvacchia Lori & Gerad Thorell Walter J. Timby, IV Maxine Tucker United Way-The Greater Triangle William & Lynn Vail
Andy Van Buren Denise Venturi Diana Vogel W.B. Mason Warminster Presbyterian Church Anna & Mary Wiggins Gary Williams Woodwell Asset Management Richard J. Zack
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Paul Buchanan James & Elinor Buck Laura L.T. Bullitt Barbara A. Cedrone Joy Chang Chef's Market Edward & Mary Clouses Colonial Life Patricia Cosgrove Thomas Culp A S Cymerman Kari Czajkowski Katherine & Kell Damsgaard Dr. Raymond Dandrea Helen B. Dennis The Dickens Fellowship
Nieko Lea Diggs Marc T. Dinardo Nancy H. Eales Catherine H. Farrell Thomas Ferraro Scott Fogel Patrick K. Fowler & Audrey L. Brisson Susan A. Fox Sarah & Peter Gaines Hollis I. Gilliam Tiffany Glover Eric & Jane Godslick Antoinette Grimes Chris Groeber
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Robert Lairmore Law Office of Kevin V. Mincey Louise N. Leibowitz William A. Loeb Marcos Lopez Dan Luke Paul & Jamie Martin Rosita Martinez Ethel & Harry Maurer Catherine Mayher Christina Mayhugh John P. McKenzie, Jr. Felicia McNeill Katie McNichol Memorial Presbyterian Church Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase James F. Mitchell, III Monifa Moore Morgan Stanley David O'Brien Matthew T. O'Donnell Theodore & Irene Oslick Paul Beale Florist Robert N. Phillips, Jr. Robert S. Price
Public House Management Corporation Gregory & Melanie Quackenbush Renee Rattigan Sheldon & Brenda Rich Louisa Ridgway Rittenhouse Square Flower Market Robert & Bob Bell Remodeling Michael Root A. Stephen & Judy Rosa Eileen Ryan Susan C. Saltzman John D. Salvo
Natasha Sanders Rodney & Tracey Hall Sandmeyer Edward & Bevery Savage Ten Com Thomas & Patricia Savage Nancy Schneider Richard & Margaret Schneider Segeren Leasing, Inc. Richard & Joyce Shappell Elisabeth Shellenberger Catherine M. Shoosmith Siemans Caring Hands Giving Campaign
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United Way - Southeast Delaware County United Way Campaign-New York United Way Campaign-Capital Region Valley Green Bank Elaine & Michael Vogel W Dean & Mary Walker Ross & Jean Weaver Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Elizabeth Wendel West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship
Keri White Kathryn & Henry Why Laura O. Williams Keya Williams Shereen Williams Richard & Doris Winslow Tosha Wray Minturn T. Wright, III Thomas Yezzi Barbara G. Zehender Anne W. Zim Thomas V. Zug, Jr.
Gifts-in-kind are not included in Donor Categories above; however, the agency is very grateful to numerous persons and organizations that donated goods or services for the benefit of the Turning Points for Children organization, and/or for the direct benefit by those families and children in need. Your support is always welcome. If you would like to contribute to Turning Points for Children you may do so online with a one-time donation, or by phone at 215-875-4960.
http:// www.turningpointsforchildren.org
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Address: 415 S. 15th Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-875-8200 Website: www.turningpointsforchildren.org Email: info@turningpointsforchildren.org 2013 Turning Points for Children Credits: This report to our community was produced by: The Development and Communications Department, Turning Points for Children, Jack Luke, Director and Strategic Brand Services LLC, Berwyn, PA; Robert Koenig, principal Research and Copy: Brenda Hess Rich, MSW, LSW; Vicki Nolten-Mair , MSW; and Ann K. Romine Copy, Design and Production: Sarah Punderson, SJP Communications & Marketing
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