Family Outreach Center, Inc. 2013 Annual Report reaching out to strengthen family life
Our Commitment to Performance Quality Improvement Family Outreach Center has made a commitment to building a quality management system that incorporates Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) principles, structures and processes. FOC s emphasis on PQI is a mechanism used to determine the achievement of the agency s mission and to keep the leadership and governance body informed thru the establishment of expectations, the monitoring of outcomes and service coordination, and a way to be apprised of consumer concerns. mental health services offered in English and Spanish Family Outreach Center s Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse programs provide counseling services to address mental health and substance abuse treatment for children, youth, adults, and families who reside in Kent County.
mental health.... let s talk about it As you read this report, you will get a snapshot of who we are, what populations we serve, and the positive impact of our agency, school, and community-based services. In 2013 FOC received ACE Accreditation to provide quality training in the community. We have also seen an expansion of services and are fortunate to be a part of the Community of Practice model being implemented by the Urban Core Collective (UCC). My therapist is very helpful and generous to our daughter. The therapist smiles and Our work is not over. FOC is looking forward with anticipation to what we will be able to accomplish as an shows an interest. With my substance Dear Friends and Supporters, organization and with our many community partners in the future. Grand Rapids truly is a Cool City! abuse, Family Outreach Center has been a It s with great pleasure that we, at Family Outreach Center (FOC), Inc., A special thank you goes out to the Family Outreach major influence in my recovery. If I kept a share with you a copy of our 2013 Annual Report to the Community. Center Board of Directors, and all of our friends and We are extremely happy to be part supporters. positive attitude, things will get better of the human service network in Kent County. The new alliances, All the best, collaborations and partnerships that have developed over the year have helped us to collectively work to Dr. V. ensure better outcomes for those Dr. Veneese V. Chandler, Executive Director/CEO who are the most vulnerable in our community. Specifically, low income Family Outreach Center, Inc. we re here to listen.... reaching out to strengthen family life children, youth, adults and families.
mental health.... let s talk about it mental health and addiction services Family Engagement Therapy works with women who have school-aged children in their care and have significant substance use issues. It is a community based program that strives to help individuals and families thrive in their environment. The program works with various community agencies to assist women and their families in how to access and utilize community resources. The program continues to help women develop positive community relationships to GENDER Female 1,114 Male 1,163 AGE GROUP 0-11 406 12-17 404 18-25 274 26-49 936 50+ 281 In 2013, Family Outreach Center served 2,036 unduplicated clients. ETHNICITY African American 737 American Indian/Alask. Native 60 Asian 5 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2 Caucasian 1,021 Other 359 Refused to provide 1 Unknown 21 Unreported 100 increase supports and provide an opportunity to allow individuals/families to INCOME Less than $5,000 653 OTHER ETHNICITY give back to their community. $5,000 - $9,999 325 Latino/Hispanic 448 Recovery Management Services are offered to individuals who have $10,000 - $14,999 267 Not Hispanic/Latino 1,763 significant substance use issues. The program benefits the overall community $15,000 - $24,999 284 Unreported 95 $15,000 - $34,999 96 by helping individuals with substance use disorders increase their overall $35,000 - $49,999 58 productivity and ability to engage in positive community activities. We recognize $50,000 - $74,999 19 that addiction impacts individuals, families and communities, making the road $75,000 or more 14 to recovery we re very difficult. here to listen.... reaching out Unreported to strengthen 590 family life
board of directors Robert Poppe, President Development Director, Steelcase, Grand Rapids, Michigan Timothy Ryan, Vice President Partner in the Grand Rapids, Michigan office of Jackson Lewis, LLP Douglas Singer, Treasurer Retired President of Grantex, a Michigan textile rental company Willa Hill, Secretary Student Advocate for at-risk students for Grand Rapids Public Schools Bobby Branch Distribution Center Manager, Lacks Enterprises, Inc.,Grand Rapids, Michigan Dan DeVos Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of DP Fox Ventures, LLC, Grand Rapids, MI Rosa Fraga Retired Principal of San Juan Diego Academy in Wyoming, Michigan Aracelis D. Franchi Retired business woman from Ada, Michigan James Kilbourne Business owner of Burton Heights Body Shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan Michael Maier Partner with Rockford Development Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan Audrey Mayfield Consultant, AHM Management Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan Kristen Moss Youth Coordinator at Girls Inc. at the YWCA West Central Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI Nicole Rodammer Director of Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth Dr. LeAnne Silvey Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Studies, Director of the American Indian Studies Program at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan like us on facebook During 2013 the Jail Mental Health Services wrote 43,797 case notes, 17,374 notifications, and 903 discharge plans. Without the services provided by the mental health staff at KCCF, individuals with mental illness will be returned to the community with little to no improvement in their mental health condition and without connection to appropriate community services.
adult case management Family Outreach Center s Native American Community Services Program (NACS) is designed to reach out and assist Native American individuals and families with mental health issues, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders. Our goal is to increase service availability and community-based supports that will help and improve the overall functioning of these families. Services are available to all Native American individuals and family members regardless of tribal affiliation. General Comments: Something I learned about myself was talking with my therapist is how to channel my emotions. Learning that it is getting easier for me to talk about my situation, but I still need to work on my communication
mental health.... let s talk about it leadership staff Dr. Veneese V. Chandler, Executive Director & CEO Carla Waite, Director of Clinical Services, LMSW Lisbeth Johnson, Director of Finance, B.S. Syd Harvey, Director of Operations, B.A. Michele Seasly, Outpatient Services Program Manager/Supervisor, LMSW, CAADC, CCS Sara Paxton, Clinical Supervisor and Training Coordinator, LMSW, CAADC, CCS Jon McKay, Jail Program Manager, LMSW Chris Postema, In-Home Services Program Manager, LMSW Rebecca Stevens, School Based Outreach Program we re Manager/Supervisor, here to LMSW listen.... reaching out to strengthen family life
mental health.... let s talk about it children s mental health services The In-Home program provides Home-Based, Case Management, & Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to over 150 families on a monthly basis. Our services are treatment focused with the goal of preventing the out-of-home placement of children. School Based Outreach and Kent School Services Network. The clinicians working in these programs provide counseling and case management services for children and families in schools or in their homes. Access to mental health and other community based services has significantly increased for this population as a result of neighborhood based on-site availability. Prevention and education groups, class room presentations and other resources are also offered thru this community school model. Project C.H.I.L.L. (Children receiving Help In Living and Learning) provides services for children between the ages of six and seventeen, whose parents are receiving mental health services at Family Outreach Center or other behavioral health providers. Our goal is to teach resiliency skills and techniques to reduce risk and the likelihood of these children exhibiting symptoms in the future. we re here to listen.... reaching out to strengthen family life
mental health services Family Outreach Center also offers the following community-based services: Community Liaison/ Resource Connecter Services provide low intensity case management assistance and referrals for consumers. Doctor Services provides assessments, medication reviews and support for adults and children served by the agency s State licensed and board certified psychiatrists. Taraji (Faith and Hope) Community Outreach Services is an agency program designed to bridge the gap between the mental health system and the church community, incorporating the principles of faith and traditional counseling methods.
2013 funding sources Something I learned bout myself talking to my therapist today: I m worth getting better. That I m not an angry person. I m headed in the right direction Network 180 $2,625,793 Department of Human Services 303,544 Jail Workforce Development 164,988 Kent School Services Network 362,552 Other Service Fees 199,701 Community Corrections 13,527 Kent County Juvenile Court 1,600 Contributions 198,486 Kent Health Plan 8,284 In Kind Contributions 41,802 Miscellaneous 3,379 Gain on Disposal of Equipment 5,498 United Way Funding 265,645 Special Events 15,255 Total Revenue $4,210,024
mental health.... let s talk about it How we got started... Family Outreach Center was formed as a result of the initiative of community leaders who were concerned about the deterioration of family life within segments of the population residing in the inner-city of Grand Rapids. Our Board of Directors has formulated the following mission statement for Family Outreach Center which reflects our desired impact: Family Outreach Center is here to lead the way in promoting healthy family living by reaching out to underserved www.focgr.org we re here to listen.... reaching out to strengthen family life populations and those who are low-income in our community.
mental health.... let s talk about it prevention & education classes Confident Parenting, Effective Black Parenting, and Substance Use Prevention Groups are examples of classes and group experiences offered by Family Outreach Center. Some are open to the general public. Others are culturally specific. Our overall goal is to assist individuals and families with parenting and life skills. we re here to listen.... reaching out to strengthen family life
fund development Your gift to Family Outreach Center, Inc. helps us to continue Reaching Out to Strengthen Family Life. Thank you all for your continued support. Perspective donors have many options for supporting the work of Family Outreach Center which include: Bequests, cash, endowments, insurance, payroll deductions in the workplace, real estate, stocks & bonds and fund raising activities. Family Outreach Center would like to thank Celebration! Cinema South, Berends, Hendricks, & Stuit Insurance Agency, Kraft Business Systems, The Urban Core Collective, Fifth Third Bank, Kent Communications, Inc., 91.9 FM, Mr. Michael Maier, and Mr. Ken Faber for sponsoring and supporting the agency s second movie premiere fundraiser The Butler held on August 15, 2013. 395 community supporters attended the movie premiere and participated in an after the movie conversation. Funds supported the agency programs. Donate http://www.focgr.org/donations.php fff Now
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