2013 annual report

H I N D S C O U N T Y H U M A N R E S O U R C E A G E N C Y

2013 Annual Report

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As we close another fiscal year, we are excited about our accomplishments. Though our programs were impacted by the federal sequester, we were able to push forward and continue providing all of our current programs and the same quality of service to our citizens. Not knowing what the future holds in the upcoming fiscal year, HCHRA remains poised to continue our efforts to help thousands of individuals and families.

This annual report provides highlights from HCHRA’s activities and accomplishments for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2013. While this report provides statistical information reflecting the Agency’s dedication and loyalty to the children and families served in Hinds County, Mississippi, comments from parents and clients are also included to better reflect the lives that the statistics represent and to show the impact that our program has on these lives.

As we reflect on the achievements of the past year, I am confident that with the help of our many supporters and the commitment of our entire team, there will be many more accomplishments for HCHRA in the ensuing year. HCHRA desires to successfully prepare children for bright futures and help disadvantaged families by helping to break cycles of poverty that continue to bind and destroy dreams and dreamers.

We hope that this report will provide insight on the importance of Community Action Agencies, especially Hinds County Human Resource Agency.

We thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Kenn CockrellPresident & CEO

L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T & C E O

H C H R A 2 0 1 3 A n n u a l R e p o r t 1

“HCHRA desires to

successfully prepare

children for bright futures

and help disadvantaged

families by helping to

break cycles of poverty

that continue to bind

and destroy dreams

and dreamers.”

The Beginning: Community Action AgenciesIn 1961, President John F. Kennedy’s Council on Juvenile Delinquency, one of

his “New Frontier” initiatives, along with the Ford Foundation and the City of New York, funded Mobilization for Youth (MFY) to correct conditions that led to juvenile delinquency. MFY organized neighborhood councils composed of neighbors, local officials, service providers, school boards and city councils to implement plans. The concept was called community action, and it looked like an effective and inexpensive way to solve problems. The Ford Foundation was funding other projects, including one in New Haven, Connecticut, which recruited people from all sectors of the community to come together to plan and implement programs to help low-income people. MFY and New Haven are often cited as the models for Community Action Agencies. Hinds County Human Resource Agency (HCHRA) is a Community Action Agency.

In 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johnson expanded the policy ideas initiated in the Kennedy administration in his War on Poverty, and the Office of Economic Opportunity was born. New education, employment, training, and work experience programs were begun. Congress bypassed state and local governments and provided direct funding of community groups, the foundation of the community action concept.

Community Action In Hinds CountyIn the summer of 1967, HCHRA’s progenitor was created as the Community Services

Association. This Agency was discontinued in June 1975 and reborn as HCHRA in April 1976. The Hinds County Board of Supervisors became the sponsoring agency of HCHRA and provided financial and other support. The City of Jackson donated space and resources.

Former executive directors of Community Services Association, listed chronologically, were Henri Franks, E.L. Lipscomb, Joe W. Hemingway, Ben Bradley, Emma Sanders, and Colonel James Davis. Former executive directors of HCHRA, listed chronologically from April 1976, were Rudolph Jackson, Charles Jones, and Curtis Jordan. Kenn Cockrell, current executive director, assumed this position in July 1993. He had previously served as interim director of HCHRA for three months in the spring of 1991, and as deputy executive director from 1987 to1993.

Historically, the Agency has administered a wide expanse of programs designed to assist those in the county who most needed help. From the start, families and youth were primary focal points. The first programs offered included Head Start, Neighborhood Youth Corps, youth development, summer recreation, family planning, legal services, comprehensive health, emergency medical and food services, and alcohol abuse services. As new community needs were identified, programs were tailored to help meet them. These included flood disaster relief, transportation, energy crisis assistance, weatherization of homes, a food bank, the Hunger Coalition, a tutorial program for youth offenders, day care, and rental assistance.

A B O U T H C H R AHCHRA is the community

action agency for Hinds

County, Mississippi, and

has provided services

to low-income citizens

for more than 37

years. By continuing to

develop opportunities

for success, HCHRA

works methodically to lift

families and communities

out of poverty and into

self-sufficiency.

2013 HCHRA Volunteer Board of Directors

• Wayne Goodwin, Chairman• Andrea McDaniel, Vice Chairman• Gisele Champlin, Secretary• Karen Quay, Assistant Secretary• Ann Burton • Brenda Butler• Gloria Green, Attorney• Geraldine Haslett• Donald McWilliams, CPA• Dr. Ronald Moore• Lolita Ross• George Smith• Priscilla Sterling• Glenn Wilkerson

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Agency OverviewHCHRA is the Community Action Agency for Hinds County, Mississippi, and

has provided services to low-income citizens for more than 37 years. By continuing to develop opportunities for success, HCHRA works methodically to lift families and communities out of poverty and into self-sufficiency. HCHRA’s mission is to empower Hinds County citizens to become self-reliant and realize their full potential, and we continue to move this mission forward by providing an array of comprehensive programs and services focusing on early childhood development and human services. Through the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs and Department of Community Programs and Services (DCP), HCHRA works to address the needs of families holistically.

Led by President and CEO, Kenn Cockrell, HCHRA employs approximately 400 individuals. A 15-member Board of Directors representing the public sector, private sector, and the poor provides oversight and establishes policy for the Agency. Each year more than 30,000 citizens are served through the Agency’s three Neighborhood Service Centers, thirteen Head Start centers, two Head Start satellite sites, and four Early Head Start facilities. HCHRA’s vision is to become an agency that is able to successfully coordinate and integrate all available resources and services for the impoverished and disenfranchised citizens within Hinds County.

Going Forward• HCHRA will stream-line processes, automate systems, conduct holistic client

assessments and implement other innovative approaches to remain customer-based and outcome-focused by furthering development in Community Action’s three core levels of service: family, agency and community.

• HCHRA will improve program stability by developing and following a comprehensive strategic plan that is developed through a comprehensive needs assessment of the agency and community to improve the range and administration of services offered to our clients and families.

• HCHRA will expand and increase opportunities and improve direct services to better serve vulnerable populations including pre-school children, the elderly, citizens with disabilities and the working poor.

• HCHRA looks to improve its community by renovating and constructing Head Start centers and Neighborhood Service Centers; increase community resource development by maintaining a strong volunteer program; and increase partnerships and coalition building to expand collaborative efforts to avoid service duplication or overlapping for our clients and families.


HCHRA Policy Council

• Alicia Jackson, Chairman• Chera Harper, Vice Chairman• Andrea McDaniel

HCHRA Board Liaison• Kyla Chase, Secretary• Tameka Stamps, Assistant Secretary• Doris Blalock

Community Representative• Zandra Branch

Community Representative• Kenitra Bullie

Community Representative• Amanda Coleman

Community Representative• Brad Collier

Community Representative• Nykia Cooper-Townsend

Welcome Center• Heather Furlow

Eulander Kendrick Center• Felicia Harley, Martin Center• Sheena Harris, Mary C. Jones Center• Mario Hays, Sr.

Community Representative• Erica Jackson

Della J. Caugills Early Head Start Center• Kendra Johnson

Community Representative• Larhonda Johnson

Willowood Developmental Center• DeLisa Jones, South Jackson Center• Eric Lollis, Community Representative• Deborah Martin, Midtown Center• Annie Morgan, Westside Center• Adama Rodgers, Holy Ghost Center• Rosalind Shearry

Annie S. Smith-Tougaloo Early Head Start Center

• Nakeithea Stuckey Richard Brandon Center

• Katrina Wallace Isable Elementary School

• Roberta Watkins, Edwards Center• Ella Wooten

Oak Forest Early Head Start Center• Edwards Early Head Start Center

(Vacant)

HCHRA’s vision is to become an agency that is able

to successfully coordinate and integrate all available

resources and services for the impoverished and

disenfranchised citizens within Hinds County.

Early Head Start Centers

1Annie Smith – Tougaloo / 132 Vine Street, 601-956-3397

Edwards / 105 Williamson Avenue, 601-852-5364 or 601-852-4798

Oak Forest / 3023 Ridgeland Drive, 601-371-1415 or 601-371-1420

Della J. Caugills / 3383 Terry Road, 601-371-4270

Head Start Centers

Richard Brandon / 5920 N. State Street, 601-956-2865

Edwards / 105 Williamson Avenue, 601-852-4771

Gertrude Ellis / 7293 Gary Road, 601-371-1704 or 601-371-1469

Holy Ghost / 1145 Cloister Street, 601-354-1451

Isable Elementary School (Satellite Head Start Classroom) / 1716 Isable Street, 601-960-5310

Mary C. Jones / 2050 Martin Luther King Drive, 601-353-5891

Eulander Kendrick / 642 Morgan Drive, 601-878-5232

Martin / 555 Roach Street, 601-355-5416

Midtown / 134 E. Fortification Street, 601-353-6389


St. Thomas / 3850 Norrell Road, 601-866-7619

South Jackson / 3020 Grey Boulevard, 601-371-2156

Welcome / 2873 Old Adams Station Road, 601-885-8103

Westside / 1450 Wiggins Road, 601-922-0542

Willowood Developmental Center (Satellite Head Start Classroom) 1635 Boling Street, 601-366-0123 ext. 116

T: Limited transportation is provided at these designated Head Start Centers.

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Success Stories

One of our greatest stories of progress and achievement this school year is about a three-year-old student with Down’s syndrome. We’ll call her “Hope.” When Hope’s mother was six months pregnant with her, the doctors determined that she would be born with Down’s syndrome. Her parents were convinced that no one could possibly care for Hope the way they would. So, they decided that the mother would quit her job to stay home and care for Hope once she was born.

There was a Head Start center near their home; but some friends at church suggested that Head Start would not adequately meet her needs and strongly felt that Hope would get much better education and care at a private day care center located in a neighboring county. Hope’s parents weren’t sure how they could afford day care, but it would be necessary. Hope’s parents researched their options. At the invitation of the staff, they scheduled a visit to the Head Start center to discuss Hope’s needs and what services the center could offer. Hesitant, but willing to give it a try, Hope’s parents enrolled her at the Head Start center.

Upon her enrollment, the Head Start staff immediately paired Hope with a disability aide, and set up language therapy sessions, as well as special instructional services sessions. The disability aide said that she and the other staff immediately fell in love with Hope’s beautiful spirit and saw that she had the potential to make great progress. Within one month, Hope was potty trained and would let you know she had to go by telling you while she was running to the restroom. She was sitting at the table for meals and instruction; and could now properly hold a fork and spoon. Over the course of the school year, Hope began using words and forming sentences. She learned to properly hold a pencil and wash her hands while singing her version of “Old McDonald.”

During one of their many conversations, the disability services specialist provided information to Hope’s mother on how to apply for SSI benefits, given Hope’s diagnosis. As a result, Hope now receives financial assistance to help her parents cover the costs of her specialized care.

Serving All of Hinds CountyHinds County Human Resource Agency has 17 Head Start and Early Head

Start Centers located throughout Hinds County. Clients and Head Start families can obtain services at one of the Agency’s three Neighborhood Service Centers and at its Central Office location, which are also conveniently located throughout the county.

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Early Head Start Centers

1Annie Smith – Tougaloo / 132 Vine Street, 601-956-3397

Edwards / 105 Williamson Avenue, 601-852-5364 or 601-852-4798


Della J. Caugills / 3383 Terry Road, 601-371-4270

Head Start Centers

Richard Brandon / 5920 N. State Street, 601-956-2865

Edwards / 105 Williamson Avenue, 601-852-4771

Gertrude Ellis / 7293 Gary Road, 601-371-1704 or 601-371-1469

Holy Ghost / 1145 Cloister Street, 601-354-1451

Isable Elementary School (Satellite Head Start Classroom) / 1716 Isable Street, 601-960-5310

Mary C. Jones / 2050 Martin Luther King Drive, 601-353-5891

Eulander Kendrick / 642 Morgan Drive, 601-878-5232

Martin / 555 Roach Street, 601-355-5416

Midtown / 134 E. Fortification Street, 601-353-6389


St. Thomas / 3850 Norrell Road, 601-866-7619

South Jackson / 3020 Grey Boulevard, 601-371-2156

Welcome / 2873 Old Adams Station Road, 601-885-8103

Westside / 1450 Wiggins Road, 601-922-0542

Willowood Developmental Center (Satellite Head Start Classroom) 1635 Boling Street, 601-366-0123 ext. 116

T: Limited transportation is provided at these designated Head Start Centers.

Neighborhood Service Centers

Edwards NSC / 105 Williamson Avenue, Edwards, MS

Shady Grove NSC / 2118 Ridgeway Street, Jackson, MS

Fannie Jackson NSC / 630 Morgan Drive, Terry, MS

HCHRA Central Office

258 Maddox Road, Jackson, MS

Hope’s development, academic progress, and the financial assistance she received were rewards far greater than any the family expected; but Hope’s independence was her mother’s greatest reward.

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Ms. Shawana Pierce is the epitome of strength and perseverance. When her son was a Head Start student, she signed up to attend night classes to prepare to get her GED. Due to some personal challenges, she dropped out of the class, but never forgot the life lessons and words of encouragement from the teachers who helped her to realize that she was something special. Remembering those words of encouragement and wanting to be the best example for her children, Ms. Pierce went to a church member and borrowed just enough money to register to take the GED exam and passed; and she immediately enrolled in Hinds Community College. While attending college, she lost her job, her daughter became ill, and Ms. Pierce had to withdraw from school. She came to the Agency seeking assistance with utility bills to stabilize her home life, but found a whole lot more. During orientation, she learned of job openings with the Agency and applied for a position as a bus driver for the Head Start program. Her case manager connected her with the “Dress for Success” program, which fitted her with business attire and helped her prepare for the interview. She was hired. The Agency was also able to provide her with tuition assistance which allowed her to go back to school and earn her associate degree from Hinds. Ms. Pierce continues to work for Head Start and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Jackson State University.

The mailing address for HCHRA and all of its Head Start Centers is P.O. Box 22657, Jackson, MS 39225-2657.

HCHRA has 17

Head Start and Early

Head Start Centers

located throughout

Hinds County.

During the 2012-2013 fiscal year, HCHRA continued its mission of empowering disadvantaged citizens to become self-reliant and realize their full potential by providing direct and indirect services.

More than 30,000 citizens in Hinds County were assisted through HCHRA programs.

Clients Served Through HCHRA Community Programs and Services

H I N D S C O U N T Y H U M A N R E S O U R C E A G E N C Y P R O G R A M S


Program Outcomes

144 people gained employment; 105 obtained skills for employment.

2,066 elderly household nutritional

needs were met.

2,057 infants and children obtained

age-appropriate immunizations, medical, and dental care.

2,355 infants’ and children’s health

and physical development were improved as a result of

adequate nutrition.

1,023 children who participated in

pre-school activities were developmentally ready to

enter Kindergarten.

Over 4,500 people, including the elderly and citizens with disabilities

were transported.

More than $1.5 million

returned to the Hinds County economy through tax services.

26%

n Black or African American (91%)

n White (9%)

Race

91%

9%

8%

7%

n 0-5 (4%)n 6-11 (6%)n 12-17 (7%)n 18-23 (8%)n 24-44 (26%)n 45-54 (26%)n 55-69 (18%)n 70+ (5%)

Ages

26%

18%6%

5%4%

HCHRA continues its

mission of empowering

disadvantaged citizens

to become self-reliant

and realize their full

potential.


Program Outputs

7,635 families received home energy assistance.

8,200 pre-plated lunches were served through congregate meals program.

14,174 meals were delivered to homes in Hinds County.

2,355 children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start; 28 pregnant women were enrolled in Early Head Start.

285,887 miles were driven covering 48,575 trips via the rural transportation programs for citizens, including the elderly and disabled.

604 citizens received tax services.

n 0-8 (4%)n 9-12/Non-Graduate (17%)n High School Graduate/GED (42%)n 12+ Some Post-Secondary (27%)n 2 or 4 Year College Graduate (10%)

Education

4%

42%

17%

27%

10%

Family Type

n Single Parent Female (26%) n Single Parent Male (3%)n Two-Parent Household (8%)n Single Person (56%)n Two Adults No Children (7%)

3%

8%

26%

56%

Clients Served Through HCHRA Community Programs and Services

Of the total volunteer hours contributed

by the community, 384,862 hours were donated by low-income

individuals to Commumity Action, which

equals to 185 full-time

employees.

Total Volunteer Hours: 397,720

97%from individuals of low-income

Cont

ribut

ed H

ours

7%


Community Service Block Grant (CSBG)A range of opportunities including employment, education, income management,

housing, transportation, health and safety, and nutrition is provided by CSBG. While these services and activities have measurable outcomes, they also have a potentially major impact on poverty in Hinds County. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the MDHS Division of Community Services

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)Designed to assist low-income households with paying household energy bills,

LIHEAP offers special provisions to reach and serve homebound, elderly and disabled persons in Hinds County. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the MDHS Division of Community Services

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Earned Income Tax Credit Program (EITC)

VITA provides free tax preparation for low to moderate income wage earners in Hinds County. Funding Source: United Way of the Capital Area

2,498 families received energy

efficient light bulbs.

7,884 received fuel assistance.

Over 10,500 individuals in 3,576

unduplicated households received LIHEAP assistance.

110 fans and 15 air conditioners were distributed to

seniors, disabled and low-income families through a partnership

with Entergy.

LIHEAP Data

CSBG Snapshot

105 obtained skills/competencies required for employment

144 were unemployed and obtained a job

65 achieved “living wage” employment and/or benefits

223 were prevented from being homeless

604 = $1.5 million Returned to

Hinds CountyReturns were

completed

HCHRA offers a set of services that are tailored and coordinated

to meet the complex needs in multiple life domains, either

sequentially or concurrently, of a specific individual or family at

a specific point in time based on the individual’s/family’s goals.


Rural Public Transportation Program Offering safe, reliable and accessible

transportation to citizens of rural Hinds County is the primary goal of this program. Priority is placed on serving the elderly and disabled. HCHRA provides demand response, fixed route and contractual services in accordance with its sub-grant agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation.Funding Source: Federal Transit Administration through the Mississippi Department of Transportation

Title XX and Title IIIB Transportation Programs Title XX and Title IIIB Transportation Programs help elderly residents in

Hinds County maintain their independence and mobility by providing them with transportation to obtain goods and services, which include medical and dental treatment, social and community services. This program provides nearly 40,000 trips for seniors every year.Funding Source: Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services through the Central Mississippi Area Agency on Aging

Passenger Data

7,993 General Public/Other (17%)

39,663 Elderly (81%)

919 Disabled (2%)

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ⓦⓦJackson 55

“Serving all of Hinds County”

Trip Data n Nutrition 33,823 (69.6%)

n Employment 6,285 (12.9%)

n Shopping/Personal 5,601 (11.5%)

n Other 2,324 (4.8%)

n Education/Training 420 (.9%)

n Medical 105 (.2%)

69.6%

4.8%

12.9%

11.5%

.9%.2%


Home Delivered Meals

39,405 Meals Served

1,342 Seniors

Congregate Meals

9,025 Meals Served

711 Seniors

Senior Meals Programs • Home Delivered Meals

(Meals on Wheels) HCHRA’s Rural Trans-portation Program provides nutritious and well-balanced meals five days a week to elderly and disabled persons in Hinds County who are unable to leave home without assis-tance.

• Congregate Meals Through a partnership with United Way, HCHRA provides the more seasoned citizens in the community with this program, which offers meals at sites where the seniors can meet, participate in activities, and socialize.

Funding Source: Central Mississippi Planning and Development District

Retired & Senior Volunteer ProgramOperating in Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties, this program assists

individuals age 55 and older with identifying volunteer opportunities that put their skills and life experiences to work for their communities. Funding Source: Corporation for National and Community Service

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

131 Volunteers

9,509 Hours Served


Hinds County Human Resource Agency

is committed to ensuring that children who finish

our Head Start program are prepared when they

enter the kindergarten program.

H E A D S T A R T / E A R L Y H E A D S T A R T P R O G R A M I N F O R M A T I O N

HCHRA administers the Head Start Program offering comprehensive child development services to more than 2,000 pre-school children in Hinds County. The program has experienced exponential growth since starting in 1986 with 800 children enrolled. HCHRA now operates 13 (thirteen) Head Start Centers and two (2) satellite classrooms, serving toddlers ages 3 and 4, and four (4) Early Head Start Programs, which serve eligible expecting mothers and children (from birth to age three).

HCHRA’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs served 2,355 children (including 66 who received special education) during the 2012-2013 school year. HCHRA staff attended to the developmental needs of these children in 106 classrooms, five days a week, for 182-216 days per year, for a minimum of six hours each day. 1,023 children were developmentally ready to enter kindergarten in 2013.Twenty-eight pregnant women also received support through the Early Head Start program.Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. The Mississippi State Department of Education, Child and Adult Care Food Program also provides reimbursement for the operation of child nutrition services

Enrollment Data

2,355 Total Enrollment

Early Head Start

n Under 1 (29) n 2 year old (21) n 3 year old (32) n Pregnant Women (28)

n 2 year old (65) n 3 year old (1,013) n 4 year old (1,167)

Head Start

1,023 Kindergarten Ready

1,013 1,167

“Since my children were

accepted in Head Start,

not only was I able to

continue my education,

but I was given the

opportunity to complete

my intern at my children’s

Head Start center.”

– E.W.

“My daughter was born

three months early and I

was told she would never

be on the same level

as other kids her age.

But, I must say, she is

experiencing something

different at Head Start.

Thanks for the time,

patience and knowledge

you have given my child.”

– M.S.


Staff Professional Development

Each school year begins with Pre-Service training. The training sessions help to orientate current and new staff to Head Start policies and procedures. Listed below are some of the various topics covered during Pre-Service:

General• OSHA Compliance• Child Abuse and Neglect Identification

and Reporting• Reducing Stress Through Teamwork• Bus Monitoring/Bus Stop Procedures• Effective Techniques for Challenging

Behaviors

Children’s Services Division• Language, Vocabulary and Literacy

Development• Early Math• Classroom Operational Procedures• Corporal Punishment Policy• Supervision of Children• Computerized Anecdotal Notes

Nutrition Services Division• Menu Components• Accurate Records Maintenance• USDA Food Buying Guide Instruction• Food Protection Guide Instruction• Inventory Maintenance

Facilities & Field Services Division• Work Place Safety

Transportation• Transportation Safety

Head Start & Early Head Start Teacher Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree

Advanced Degree

Associate Degree n Head Start Teacher n Early Head Start Teacher

21 4

66 19

24

Teacher Data

Race: 244 – Black or African American 4 – White

111 114 23Head Start Head Start Teacher Early Head StartTeachers Assistants Teachers

Head Start Teacher Assistant Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree

Child Dev. Associate

Advanced Degree

Associate Degree

No Qualifications

n Enrolled in Baccalaureate Prog. (14)n Enrolled in Associate

Degree Prog. (12)n Enrolled in CDA (8)

3

3

8 810

4

4

21

46 9

2

The children in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs represent a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds including African American (2,270), Hispanic/Latino (32), White (24), and Biracial/Multi-racial (27).


Children Served:

2,245 – Head Start

110 – Early Head Start

Families Served:



Average Monthly Enrollment Head Start/Early Head Start:

100%

Eligible Children Served:

95%

Enrollment Below Federal Poverty Line:



Transportation:

420 – Head Start

N/A – Early Head Start

• Data from 2012-13 Program Information Report (PIR)

The children in our program represent a

variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

n Black or African American (107)n Multi-Racial (3)

Head Start Children

n African American (2,163)n Hispanic (32)n White (24)n Multi-Racial (24)n Unspecified (2)

Early Head Start Children

107 2,163

“Our child has

Down Syndrome. The

social worker at the

center told us about the

many services available

through the Head Start

program and helped

us make an informed

decision about sending

our child to Head Start.”

– H.F.

Head Start parents can be

assured after leaving their

children with Head Start

staff, they will have been

cared for and given sound

educational instruction.

•Of the 327 two-parent

families we serve, 196

have only one parent/

guardian employed.

420Head Start Children Transported Daily


To help aid parents/guardians with reliable transportation to school, HCHRA transported 420 Head Start children daily.

In addition to many other HCHRA Head Start services, medical and dental screenings and care were provided to over 90% of enrolled children. To further meet their health needs, mental health and disability services were made available to the children/families we served.

Total Families Head Start & Early Head Start 2,194

Health Insurance

Medical Access

Dental Services

Well-Child Check-Ups

2,0

70

1,9

57

2,0

51 2,21

0

1,28

7

1,97

5

1,70

5

2,16

9

0

n Single-parent (1,867)

n Two-parent (327)

1,867

327

n Unemployed (1,075)

n Employed (1,119)

1,075

1,119

287,668 meals were served to

children throughout the school year.

83 children identified

to receive disability services

n At Enrollment n End of School Year

Additional Services Provided


HCHRA administers the

Head Start Program

offering comprehensive

child development

services to more than

2,000 pre-school

children in Hinds County.

The program has

experienced exponential

growth since starting in

1986 with 800 children

enrolled.

1,023 children were developmentally ready to enter kindergarten.

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Volunteers:

1,831 Head Start Volunteers

586 Agency Volunteers

397,720 Total Volunteer Hours

Family ServicesHead Start not only prides itself on the educational instruction of our children,

but also on the benefit of providing empowerment services to our families. In addition to providing an education to our children, we provided 549 Head Start families and 42 Early Head Start parents with assistance in one or more of the following areas: emergency/crisis, mental health, parenting education, housing assistance, job training, substance abuse prevention and treatment, adult education, child abuse and neglect services, and domestic abuse.

Parents’ Education Level

n Associate Degree, Vocational School, or some college (1,076)

n High School Graduate or GED (599)

n Less than High School Graduate (479)

n Advanced Degree or Baccalaureate Degree (30)

599

479

1,076

Parents Attending Job Training/School

n Not Attending Job Training/School (2,002)

n Attending Job Training/School (192)

2,002

192


Galileo Online Assessment TechnologyHinds County Human Resource Agency’s Head Start Program utilizes the

Galileo Online Assessment Technology to assess all children twice yearly. This process helps not only to determine a child’s present achievement level, but also to develop learning plans as needed for each child. The chart below reflects outcomes in our six domains of learning for each assessment period in 2012-2013.

Six Domains of Learning

Percentage Learned Period One

Percentage Learned Period Two

Overall Improvement

Early Math 32% 64% 32%

Language 52% 81% 29%

Literacy 35% 66% 31%

Nature & Science 27% 55% 28%

Physical Development & Health 44% 74% 30%

Social & Emotional Development 43% 70% 27%(Period One: August 2012-Decemeber 2012 / Period Two: January 2013-July 2013)

“Head Start

taught my son the

importance of empathy,

respect, patience and

determination. You

taught him how to feel

valued among his peers

and how to be a team

player. With the loving

environment you created,

you always made him

feel connected, capable

and courageous, and you

always made him feel

that he counts.”

– L.M.

•

“I am grateful to

Head Start for helping

to provide housing for

my 3 year old daughter

and me while we were

homeless.”

– J.J.

Child Outcomes in Domains of Learning

Perio

d 2Pe

riod 1

32%

64%

52%

81%

35%

66%

27%

55%

44%

74%

43%

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Activity Parent’s Role

At-Home Curriculum Support Activity Calendar

Share time each day of the month with children doing the various outlined activities

Parental Educational Continuum Request Form

Document input on the specific skills they wish to be implemented in the classroom/curriculum

Galileo Individual Development Profiles

With teacher, review information issued as a guide to measure and track children’s skills sta-tus and as a tool for sharing skills that parents

would like for their children to learn

Volunteer OpportunitiesAttend/Assist on field trips including transition-al field trips (those taken as children transition

from Head Start to public schools)

Other Parent Involvment Activities

Supporting Your Child’s Education Workshop

Financial Resources for Higher Education

Healthy Marriage Workshops Parent Newsletters

Governance Training

Parenting Support Group

Leadership Development

Parent Education Field Trips

Child Abuse Prevention

GED Classes

Parent Involvement & SupportActivities to encourage parental involvement and on-going support:

Parent involvement is essentially an on-going cycle of support:

Throughout the school year, parents have

numerous opportunities to volunteer and

participate in activities at their child’s center. At

Head Start we understand the earlier parent

involvement begins, the more powerful the effects.

70%

HCHRA has SMART Board

interactive whiteboards in

all Head Start classrooms.

This innovative technology

offers children a hands-

on, interactive approach

to learning opportunities.

SMART Boards have

increased children’s

technological skills.

Our highly qualified

staff fosters partnerships

with parents/families,

school district staff,

community partners,

decision-makers, and others

to ensure the appropriate

goals are established to

improve school readiness

for children participating

in Head Start and Early

Head Start.


Early Head Start

Head Start

2013 Expenditures 2014 Budget

n Personnel Costs $666,374.97 $714,233.00

n Fringe Benefits $206,077.43 $228,555.00

n Travel $0.00

n Supplies $50,736.20 $35,616.00

n Rents $6,159.96 $2,500.00

n Property & Equipment $0.00 $0.00

n Contractual Services $0.00 $6,750.00

n Repairs & Maintenance $7,988.12 $6,014.00

n T&TA $0.00 $200.00

n Food & Meal Costs $15,138.90 $25,000.00

n Grantee Inkind $172,804.03 $329,861.00

n Indirect Costs $169,216.27 $188,058.00

n Other $98,966.67 $80,339.00

TOTAL $1,393,462.55 $1,617,126.00

2013 Expenditures 2014 Budget

n Personnel Costs $6,114,930.84 $6,242,039.00

n Fringe Benefits $1,906,208.29 $1,997,452.00

n Travel $31,383.43 $56,704.00

n Supplies $456,511.28 $350,851.00

n Rents $158,671.16 $341,600.00

n Property & Equipment $3,015.00 $20,000.00

n Contractual Services $99,082.98 $222,240.00

n Repairs & Maintenance $233,513.29 $287,100.00

n T&TA $123,569.23 $128,697.00

n Food & Meal Costs $3,021.50 $1,000.00

n Grantee Inkind $6,343,690.18 $3,098,256.00

n Indirect Costs $1,551,522.27 $1,643,529.00

n Other $1,459,430.87 $1,133,992.00

TOTAL $18,484,550.32 $15,523,460.00

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Preparing Children for the Future

• HCHRA partners with Jackson, Hinds, and Clinton Public School Districts through an Interagency Partnership Agreement. This pact ensures open lines of communication, which are critical as we each work toward kindergarten readiness.

• Classroom staff visit kindergarten classrooms and attend other events to become familiar with the various public school activities.

• HCHRA uses the Galileo Ongoing Assessment Instrument to further ensure that the learning domains (Early Math, Language and Literacy, Nature and Science, Physical Health, Social and Emotional Development, and Fine and Gross Motor Skills) match the competencies in the “Mississippi Guidelines for Four-Year-Old Children,” which is developed through the Mississippi Department of Education.

• HCHRA Children’s Services Division assesses four-year-olds each January in Alphabet Knowledge, Numbers, Shapes, Colors, and Name Identification and Writing. Classroom teachers receive assessment score sheets and prepare individualized activities/experiences as further assurance that every child is prepared for kindergarten.

•Volunteers

Volunteering is essential to all programs. The success of the Head Start program depends upon active participation of parents and others in the community. We have a great group of volunteers who give of their knowledge, time and talents.


Other Agency Highlights

• HCHRA held its first LIHEAP Awareness Day for seniors and citizens with disabilities. The event was held at Metrocenter Mall and more than 250 seniors or citizens with disabilities attended. Approximately 170 received LIHEAP assistance for gas or electricity. Attendees received energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs via CITGO-Venezuela Energy Efficient Lighting Program and had the opportunity to meet with representatives from City of Jackson Senior Services, Social Security Administration, Hinds County Sheriff ’s Department, and utility companies. Free legal services and health screenings were also provided.

• Hinds County Project Head Start center administrators and Children’s Services staff are Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) reliable. CLASS is an observational tool that further encourages kindergarten readiness by focusing on boosting the effectiveness of teacher-child interaction. It also supports teachers’ unique professional development needs, sets school-wide goals, and shapes system-wide reform at the local, state, and national levels.

• HCHRA implemented an apartment complex outreach effort, which resulted in an increase of approximately 125 seniors and low-income households receiving either LIHEAP or CSBG assistance.

• HCHRA offered tax assistance to 600+ citizens, which yielded more than $1.5 million in tax refunds. Low to moderate income individuals and families were allowed to retain 100% of their refunds, eliminating expensive charges from tax preparers and leaving families with more money to address household obligations, establish savings accounts, and become more self-sufficient.

• The HCHRA Fiscal Department has received clean audits for the 18th consecutive year. While managing various programs with multiple funding sources, this group of savvy professionals operates with the utmost integrity and industry knowledge.

• HCHRA has SMART Board interactive whiteboards in all Head Start classrooms. This innovative technology offers children a hands-on, interactive approach to learning opportunities. SMART Boards have increased children’s technological skills and have provided space that invites active collaboration within the classroom.

• HCHRA renovated parking lots at several Head Start centers throughout the school year. Construction was also completed on a new, 70-car parking lot, which included a bus loop at one of the larger centers to create greater safety and accessibility.

The vast array of community services and programs

HCHRA provides are made possible by public and private

donations, local, state, and federal grants and contracts.

Community assessments

tell us that complex

problems like poverty

are rarely, if ever, solved

with simple solutions. The

environmental, emotional,

physical, and social

characteristics of those

who live on low income

are (typically) shaped by

generational and societal

messages, expectations,

and conditions that

preserve the status quo and

suppress opportunities for

individual development and

achievement. Helping people

to overcome entrenched

poverty and move toward

self-sufficiency requires a

long-term and multi-faceted

case management strategy

that integrates agency and

community resources.


Revenue & Expenditures

Hinds County Human Resource Agency is a public non-profit organization that ful-ly complies with all IRS requirements. This includes filing and providing for public inspection the Form 990. For more detailed financial information, visit our website at www.hchra.org.

n Federal 19,303,321

n In Kind 6,843,694

n Other Grants/Contracts 169,166

n Donations/Investments 127,205

n Local Government 90,000

n State 11,149

TOTAL $26,544,535

n Head Start 20,756,071

n LIHEAP 2,439,171n Child & Adult Food

Program 1,426,439

n CSBG 908,766

n Rural Transportation 570,306

n Home Delivered Meals 159,601

n Other 100,983

n Congregate Meals 70,295

n RSVP 47,762

n Elderly Transportation 38,031

TOTAL $26,517,425

Revenue Expenditures

HCHRA operates at the

highest level of integrity

and fiscal responsibility.

Since 1996, HCHRA has

consistently received

a clean audit. For 18

consecutive years,

auditors have reviewed our

financial statements and

found our records to be

accurate, complete, and in

accordance with Generally

Accepted Accounting

Principles.

HCHRA strives to ensure

that its operations are

carried out in a highly

ethical, transparent and

trustworthy manner.

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2013 annual report

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