2019...6 finding a forever home d ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of michelle...

20
2019 Annual Report

Upload: others

Post on 05-Jul-2020

0 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

2019 Annual Report

Page 2: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

2

mission

Child Advocates engages community volunteers and staff members to protect children who are victims of child abuse. We are their voices in court, ensuring all children thrive in a safe and secure home.

vision

Child Advocates strives to ensure that the children we represent and advocate for receive a safe, permanent home as soon as possible and thrive in home, school and life.

2019 Annual ReportCONTENTS

Board of Directors and Advisory Board

Letter from the CEO, Cindy Booth

Our Strategic Plan

Finding a Forever Home

Donors and Sponsors

Who We Served

2019 Financials

In Loving Memory of Nikita Garner

3

4

5

6

8

16

18

19

Page 3: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

3

board of directors

Tracy Betz, President Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Oni Harton, Vice PresidentBarnes & Thornburg LLP

Mark Aiken, TreasurerNCAA

Beth Bingman, SecretaryHuntington Bank

Scott DuncanHorizon Bank

Jennifer Frasier Ice Miller

Monique GordyCommunity Health Network

Rhonda HarperCitizens Energy Group

Jill KramerJRK Consulting

Shelly LangonaRJE Business Interiors

Tony LePereBMO Harris Bank

Katherine MalarskeyKatz, Sapper & Miller

Helene MasseyCASA Volunteer

Kristen MorrisSt. Vincent, Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital

Bryant ReedUPS & Pacers Behavioral Services, LLC

Matzine Sanchez-GutierrezProspanica Indianapolis

Tom SpraguePNC Bank

Yvonne Shaheen, ChairRetired, Long Electric

Tracy Betz, Child Advocates Board PresidentTaft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

John BruchKatz, Sapper & Miller

John CorbinHuntington National Bank

Jim FreemanRetired, OneAmerica

Ron GiffordRDG Strategies LLC

Greg GotwaldPlews Shadley Racher & Braun

Jerry HammondLewis Wagner LLP

Ontay Johnson100 Black Men of Indianapolis

J. MillerStifel

Phil TerryMonarch Beverages

Shannon WilliamsThe Mind Trust

advisory board

Page 4: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

Over the last three decades, Child Advocates has worked diligently to ensure children have a voice in our court system and a safe future in our community. Thanks to your support, we’re building upon our long history of trusted advocacy and launching an ambitious Three-Year Strategic Plan.

Our goals are ambitious because our work has never been more critical. Thousands of children languish in the child welfare system without a guide or a voice while racial disparities continue to serve as a barrier to communities where children can thrive. Child Advocates aims to not only speak for children in court but use the power of advocacy to dismantle the disparities that hold children back.

Child Advocates will focus on its organizational sustainability and adaptability over the next three years to remain the trusted voice for every child we serve. This overarching framework will be grounded by four key objectives focusing on industry leadership, workforce development, financial sustainability and organizational awareness. The next page outlines these objectives in more detail.

We believe that working toward these goals will help Child Advocates affect real, positive change and build a strong foundation for the organization’s future growth. We look forward to sharing our progress with you throughout the months and years to come.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Cynthia K. Booth, Esq.Chief Executive Officer

Page 5: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

5

Child Advocates Three-Year Strategic Plan Objectives

The objectives outlined below will be supported by strategies for Child Advocates to focus on its organizational sustainability and adaptability to remain the trusted voice for every child it serves.

Child Advocates is the leader for child advocacy in Indianapolis, setting the standard with results-driven programs, committed volunteers and a diverse array of strong partnerships.

Child Advocates has an active and skilled team of staff and board members contributing to a highly effective and collaborative culture.

Child Advocates has diversified revenue and is focused on building financial sustainability.

Child Advocates is positioned as the organization individuals want to support if they want to make a difference for children in need.

our strategic planMarion County

Children and Families

Department of Child Services

Indiana State Officeof GAL/CASA

CorporatePartners

FosterParents

PlacementFacilities

Marion County Superior Courts

Mentoring Servicesfor Children

Service Providers for Parents

Donors andFunders

1

2

3

4

Page 6: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

6

finding a forever home

December 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

foster son, Ra’Mir.

After signing the adoption papers and donning the family’s matching “Today I’m being Adopted!!” t-shirts, foster parent turned adoptive mother, Michelle, can’t help but reflect back on their journey to this moment and all of the teamwork it took to get them here.

A mere 24 hours after completing the foster family certification process, Michelle and her husband, Harry, received an unexpected call that would change their family forever. A four-week-old boy named Ra’Mir was ready and waiting to meet his new foster parents and see the place that he would come to call home.

“Starting off I would say it was difficult.

Our kids were grown and, you know, parents do everything different now. Literally we had one hour to get a crib, diapers, and wipes, everything… we were asking ourselves, ‘What kind of formula do they use now? How do they make the bottles now?’” Michelle wondered.

The Dunns were faced with some unique challenges when first caring for Ra’Mir. Having been born with several health related issues, he often cried at night and would even bump his head in his sleep. However, this did not deter Michelle and Harry from working hard to ensure their new foster son’s health, safety and happiness.

When asked about their decision to become an adoptive foster home, Michelle said, “There is such a great need out there for good foster homes. There are so many children that didn’t ask to be in their current situations and need a safe place to go. We wanted to fill that gap.”

Page 7: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

Michelle and Harry’s initial nerves about caring for such a young child were quickly replaced by an overwhelming sense of love and attachment. Michelle says as soon as she held this innocent, beautiful baby boy, her motherly instincts kicked in without hesitation.

According to Harry and Michelle, Ra’Mir’s dimples are his secret weapon. He works them to his advantage and his parents can’t help but turn to putty in his now two-year-old hands. “Oh he works it alright.” Michelle says, “They already get us into trouble.”

The Dunns are overjoyed with their adoptive son and have no regrets regarding their journey over the past two years, even though fostering within the child welfare system can be emotionally challenging.

Michelle described the first year and a half as an, “up and down emotional roller-coaster,” never truly knowing what the eventual outcome of the case would be. Despite the unknown, the Dunns never lost faith.

“I feel like God’s hands were on this from the beginning,” said Michelle. “All we had to do was be patient and wait for Him to work it out.”

Throughout the long and emotional process, the Dunns say their court appointed Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), Dana Hunter, assisted them every step of the way. She helped them navigate the child welfare system and advocated in Ra’Mir’s best interests while in court.

“Dana was the only person that kept it real. She is family for life now,” Michelle said. Harry agreed, describing Dana as the “pillar of connectivity,” bridging the gap between their family and the system.

Despite the struggles and the long wait, if Michelle and Harry could go back, they would not change a single thing. Their patience, commitment and faith in the system were rewarded in the end.

Harry wants to encourage all families with a willingness to persevere and space in their hearts to open their homes and embrace the many other children currently waiting in the Marion County foster care system.

“This is not an adoption process. You are filling a gap, filling a need and there is a great need. So remember to be kind and patient with yourself, your family and most importantly, be patient with the system.”

““I’ll keep volunteering until my doctor tells me I can’t. If I stop, that’s at least one more child without a voice… and that’s one too many for me.” — Carmen, CASA Volunteer

Page 8: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

8

donors & sponsors

Athena AdamsJessica AdamsClaudia AdkinsAH CollectionMark AikenAngela AllenLinda AllenMichael J. AlleyAnn AlleyAlpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa AlphaSarah and Matt AlshouseAmazon SmileAmeriprise Financial Services, Inc.Sher'ron AndersonErnest and Margo AngeloJennifer AnkneyAnonymousAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IndianaAPEX Benefit GroupRuth Ann AranyPhyllis ArmstrongCarolyn AullJohn D. AyresJon BabcockMichael L. BaldwinMelvin BallardBardach Awards

Barnes & Thornburg LLPGina BarnettRobin BarnettDean BarnhardLeshell BartlettMark BassCarla BaxterBCBG PartnersJillian K. BeardBeautyKind FoundationMonica Bebley-PeacherDiane BeckJames Cummings BellThe Benevity Community Impact FundWilliam J. BennerJoe BergCarolee BerryMarilynn Berry-StammBest Boy & Co.Tracy BetzJacob BibyBeth BingmanChristine BirchHeather BischoffBitLoftLouis BlakeyBen and Sandra BlantonCassie Blockson

Paul BlueBlue BeardLaura K. BlytheBMO Harris BankJane BondMary A. BonnerUrsula BoothCynthia K. BoothAlex BoothThe Dr. Lawrence M. and Eldoris J. Borst Family FundHannah M. BoutonMary S. BowserHeather BowserJoyce BoxMary BraggThe Brave Heart FoundationRoger BrewerBright FundsFelicia BrownMichelle Rose BrownPatricia L. Brown-AugsburgerMary Beth BrowneJohn BruchCharma Michele BudneyGregory BuikemaCynthia A. BurdineBurger FuelMaryann Burke

To all our supporters who made a gift to Child Advocates in 2019—we thank you!

Page 9: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

Barbara BurkeShannon Burke DonovanJames C. Burkeen Sr.Carolyn Butler-LeeCora ButrumSally ButzTrina CambridgeGreg CannonCapital Group Companies Charitable FoundationCapital Improvement BoardJan M. CarrollJudith CassidyMicaela CassidyRaul CastilloDoug CattPatti CavanaughThe Center for Performing ArtsSharon CesnikCozmic ChaoszCrystal ChapmanWarren CharlesKathryn M. ChaseChildren's Bureau of IndianapolisCitizens Energy GroupLori ClarkBrent and Sarah ClaymonAshley ClementBarb ClementsMary ClencyChristina ClevengerClif Bar

Ron CloerThe Clowes Fund, Inc.Ada ClurJohn ColbyPamela ColeScott R. CollevechioCollins Family FundCommunity Foundation of Greater Fort WayneCommunity Foundation of LouisvilleDeDe ConnorJudy ConorPam K. ConstableMariea C. Coonce DodsonKeshia CooperCornerstone Support Services LLCCandase CornettJames CornettRod and Janet CorsonCostcoDonisha CouncilSteve and Carol CounsellCynthia J.D. CountrymanJayme CousinsJen Cousins TitusJim CraseAmber N. CrawfordJoe CremerSusie CrichlowDana M. CristeeDiane Cruz-BurkeErika Cuadrado

Clayton and Katy CummingsCunningham Restaurant GroupAlyssa CurranSean CurranArthur Edward CutlerMeghan M. DagonNellie DanielsMary Jo DareDaughters of American Revolution, Samuel Bryan ChapterRyan DavisNatalie DawnTatiana M. DayJennifer DeanDecatur County United FundBrandon DeGrendelJohn DehrDelta Sigma SororityKaren DelucenayPamela DePrezHillary and Bradley DickDiversified Business Systems, Inc.Amber DixonTanya Dixson-JonesDiann DonahueHollie DonnonDottie CoutureMaria DrakeKelly DrewsJessie DuBoisDuke EnergyScott Duncan

““Following forty-plus years in public education, continuing to serve children through Child Advocates was a perfect link for me. My therapy dog, Sydney, is the real star of this effort as she models unconditional love for those less fortunate.” — Mike, CASA Volunteer

Page 10: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

10

Michael DuncanDiana E. DunnJenise DunnLiz DuvallEmily DyerJanet L. DykstraE-gineeringPhilip and Linda EatonJoseph G. EatonKim F. EbertKatie EgenolfGregg EllisSherry EmsJill EnglishAlexandra EntzianVic EschlerEskenazi HealthDaniel and Linda EspositoElizabeth Anne FacskoDaniel FahrnerNicole M. FantozziJoellyn Farrell MayerLana K. FarrowLaurel McKinney FaudreeRae FellerDianna Ferguson-MosleyJulie and Joseph FischerJoseph and Mary FischerRenee FishelMicheal D. FisherGlenda L. Fisher

Ellen Margaret FitzGeraldJoan FitzGibbonPhil FlinnBecky FloetkerDavid J. FlohrAna FollisKimberly R. FortCurtis W. FowlerJanet W. FoxFranciscan - St. Francis HealthKent FranklinEdward FrantzJenny FrasierWilliam Lennox Frazier IINichole FreijeElizabeth K. FrickInger Friedel BoggessMichael R. FruehwaldLeslie FuquaSharon FussSarah GalloJudy GanserRyan GardnerLynda Gargano-WarneNikita GarnerEvelyn GearriesGEFT Outdoor, LLCPhilip and Dorothea GenetosGeraldine's Supper Club & LoungeLauren GerthRon Gifford

Toby GillJeff GillBrandy GillettGive With LibertyGlick Fund at CICFThe Glore FundGM DevelopmentAndrzej and Renata GolebiowskiTammy GoodThe GoodCoin FoundationMary GoodwinMonique M. GordySusan E. GothardGreg and Lindsay GotwaldSara GoughBen GrandeCharles and Lori GrandyKeisha GreenEverett GreeneAndrew GriffinAnn H. GroshNandita GuhaJim GuttingRonnette HadebeMichael HahnJordan HaleMillicent HallChase HallerHamilton County Community FoundationPamela L. Hamm

““It’s heart work. There will be tough days, but without a doubt you will make an impact. Even if it feels small, as a CASA you are significant to that child.” — Jennifer, Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Page 11: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

Jarrell and Laura HammondRamla HamptonDavid HamptonM. Michele HamptonLeslie HanlonGlenn M. HarknessJerry HarknessRhonda L. HarperBill HarrisJeffrey HarrisonBradley HarroldKendra HartCarl E. HartmannCorey and Oni HartonGwendolyn D. HarveyMark HarveyAmy H. HaworthKim Hayes-MillerKatie HeadleeBrett HealdHealth & Hospital CorporationHealthcare Initiatives, Inc.HealthX, Inc.Tom HeathBrandi HeckColleen HeeterJosh HellcatChristian HelmsKristin HemTyler and Kristyn HendricksTodd HendricksonAnnabelle HenriquezAngela HenryJohn Q. HerrinChester HicksAlbert Hidalgo

Mary M. HiggsHolly Hill-BrooksJames M. HinshawCasey HippenhammerPeter HisgenJohn HitchcockAndrew HoffmanDavid HoffmanJuly HolbertKaren HoldridgeEarlon L. Hollowell IIICheryn HolmesJennifer HolohanMichelle HolycrossHomewood Suites by HiltonPatricia HomokyHoosier State Press Association Hoover Family FoundationHorizon BankShawna HortonJoleen HouseJeffrey HowellAmanda HuddlestonDana HunterHuntington National BankHyatt PlaceThe Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of CICFIndianapolis FuelIndianapolis IndiansIndianapolis SymphonyIndy ElevenIndy Massage CompanyInktelKimberly IrwinCarol Isacson

Kimberly IversonStephanie JackCheryl JacksonJames K. JacksonKim Jackson WeberChristine L. JanowiczRosa JaureguiDoug JeffsThomas and Diane JekelLuberta JenkinsBrandon JensenMichele JohnsDavid Lee Johnson Jr.Rita JohnsonAdrian JonesDionne JonesFaren JonesSusan JonesKelley KarnKathryn KasperKatz Sapper & MillerMaureen KeefeJames KellamsAlice KellyLaing and Saundra KennedyDebbie KenyonKelli KerseySandi K. KesselDale KieferAmy L. KigerVicki KillionHannelore KillionMary M. KimberlinKing DoughPhyllis KinghornShelley L. Kirkham

donors & sponsors, continued

Total number of

Interrupting Racism For Children participants in 2019

1,301

Page 12: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang SalonKJ Media CompanyCheryl KlepperMichael KobrowskiKona IceStephanie KovacsKrogerMark A. KryahSherry KunkelDebra LadymanSuzanne LakeJames LakeApril LamSarah LaneChuck and Susan LangLate Harvest KitchenDavid LawrenceSharon LawrenceDonna LeahyCynthia LeaskDavid LeeAnthony J. LePereMichell LeslieLessonlyDidier LeveilleLewis Wagner, LLPAngela Lewis-BettcherChelynne LileLilly Endowment Inc.Lilly Nail SpaMaureen LindseyTracy LineMary LochnerEmily LoewenPhillip Loftus

Kristy LombardoChristopher E. LongMoises LopezLuis David Lopez-MinutteDavid D. LufcyLumina FoundationThe Luminous FundElizabeth J. LynchTravis LynchMain EventHarriett MajorsKatherine MalarskyShelly Mann OdendahlAndrea Manning-DudleySheila MarchLewis MarcusMarian, Inc.Danielle MarksCindy MarkusJoan M. MarsdenBarry MarvinHannah MarvinJeffrey MasonTim and Helene MasseyMichelle MauboussinJanie MaurerLaurane MayfieldMBP Distinctive CateringEric McCombsSara McDonaldSara McGuyerShawn McKeenSean McKnightJames M. McMechanTanika D. McNeal

McNeill Hotel Company, LLCMD WiseNancy M. MeekMeijer SupermarketKristine MeinersAmanda MekoChuck MellaTara MeltonRita MennenMerchandise Realty CorporationTammy MessnerMetazoa Brewing Co.Metropolitan School District of Lawrence TownshipTonda MettlerMicrosoft, Inc.Debra MillerDon MillerMarian P. MillerCharlotte M. MiltonThe Mind Program School CorporationJerry L. MiserTina M. MitchellJerry Carl MitchellHolly MohrMoms Club of Carmel EastMary Margaret MontgomeryScot MontgomeryScott and Janice MontrossStacey A. MooreDonald Moore Jr.Lesia MooreMary Deborah MooreMichelle Moorman

““When I hold my baby, I can’t help but to think that there has to be more we can do for the most vulnerable children in our community, and I want to be part of that solution.”— Tom, Board Member

Page 13: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

13

Bernie and Alice MorganMarissa MormanTamie MorogKristen and Jeff MorrisJanice S. MorrisTina MorrisBarbara MosesTracey MotzSarah MuckerheideEdward MuirChris MundyChristopher and Lisa MurphyJohn and Carolyn MutzMassage EnvyKrista NeeleyJudith A. NelsonDave NeradNetwork For GoodNewfangled ConfectionsNewfieldsRyan Newland

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial FoundationReis NicholsNina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustCheryl Norris TriceNothing Bundt CakesChristy NunleyJohn A. O'BrienTracy O'TooleLauren O’NeilElizabeth OdleAmani OdleRuth OdleOneCauseVickie OwensPacers FoundationPacers Sports & EntertainmentDenise PageErin PattersonSue Patterson

Payne & Mencias FoundationPepsico - Silicon Valley Community FoundationAlexia PetersonHudnall and Diane PfeifferJames and Carol PhillipsAndrea Roberts PiersonDavida PietrzakCatherine PilarskiPhyllis and Kim PolizottoDavid and Dorian PooleAlfred PopperDanielle L. PotterPresidents RoundtablePraxis Media GroupRobert J. PruittRuthie Purcell-JonesKrystal QuinnShun RadfordKi RadkinsGwen Raine

donors & sponsors, continued

volunteers in 2019

Total number of volunteer hours in 2019

15,370

Total number of new volunteers trained in 2019

152

Total active CASA volunteers in 2019

665

Page 14: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

Max RaineRoss RannellsVictoria RaymondReagan Outdoor AdvertisingLaShawn ReedBryant O. ReedNikolas ReedBrooklyn ReedREI InvestmentsMichelle ReynoldsSue S. RichardsonSurisa RichardsonMaya RobEdward and Stacey RobersonBrad RobinsonClifford RobinsonBrian RobinsonMichael L. RobinsonJonte RollinsRonald McDonald House Charities of Central IndianaLaurie and John RoselleKathryn L. RosenbergEric M. RossThomas R. RugeFelix RuizNancy RuschmanSusan RussellJamie SaffenSt. Vincent Peyton Manning Childrens HospitalSalesforceSamerian FoundationMatzine Sánchez-GutiérrezGregory and Candace Schelske

Robert and Alice SchlossBryana SchreiberTherese SchroederDaniel SchroederMeredith SchulteLynn SchwarzMelinda SchwerBrad SchwerAlyssa ScottKendra ScottMelissa ScottDavid and Donna SeaseStephanie SeifferleinMyra SerranoSteve SettLinda SevierLucas ShaferYvonne ShaheenThe Shaw-Burckhardt-Brenner FoundationAnita ShermanJessica ShermanAnn ShiveSamantha ShopherShred415Silver In The CityJanet S. SimpsonMeghan Kaye SloanLarry SmithGeorgetta R. SmithStephen Butler SmithJeanne SmuckerJennifer SnyderPaul SpencerGayle Spicer

Rachel H. SpiegelTy SpisakTom SpragueKieana StarrState Employees' Community CampaignBeverly Jean SteadmanJana StoltenbergStrada Education NetworkDavid StultzHon. Frank Sullivan, Jr. and Cheryl G. SullivanChristopher SullivanRenee SullivanSullivan HardwareSun King BrewingDerek SuttonAutumn SuttonJemimah SuttorDebra K. SwainAaron SweetEric SwihartTaft Stettinius & Hollister LLPKaren TalbotMegan TannenbaumTarget CorporationShannon TaylorMacKinsey TaylorMatthew TeepleJennifer Wheeler TerryLaura TheraultKyla ThomasE. Lois ThomasEthan ThomasJohn and Norma Thompson

““My advocate encouraged me to stand up for what I wanted, she listened to my opinions, spoke up for me when I needed her to and made sure my voice was finally heard.”

— De’Coriyanna, Former Foster Youth

Page 15: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

15

Karen ThompsonLindsay ThompsonJayne M. ThorneRichard and Linda ThrappJosh TimmonsNancy TolsonTop GolfRachel TrotterDamra TuckerMargaret TurnerBrandon TylerUnited Way for Southeastern MichiganUnited Way of Bartholomew CountyUnited Way of Central IndianaUnited Way of Central OhioUnited Way of Greater AtlantaUnited Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New JerseyUnited Way SuncoastUpland BrewingUPS

Nel van DrielRoger VanGordenAngie Vaszari-EvansNonie Vonnegut-GabovitchMelodie WagerJamie WaldenCory WalkaEd WalkerMichelle WalkerSteve WalkerNoah Shah WalkerDaniel WaningerJacqueline WareMelissa WarthMary WeberAnneMarie Weber ChambersJeff WeilerSandie WeilerMichael WellsMary WermuthBill WheelerCarolyn Whisler Bulla

Luisa WhiteGlen WilliamsBethany WilliamsSuellen WilliamsAnthony WilloughbyLaShonda WilsonL. Marie WilsonBill and Kimberly WitchgerJanet WithrowKatherine WolffCarey Haley WongShane WoolfMonty K. WoolseyBrittany N. WrightTina M. YoukilisBrittney YoungBenjamin M. YoungYour CauseDorothy M. YundtLynn ZeheralisJoe Zieldorff

donors & sponsors, continued

““I tell my own children, as their parents, our most important responsibility is to keep them safe and loved. I truly believe that every child deserves to feel like someone is doing everything they can do to keep them safe.” — Melissa, CASA Volunteer

Page 16: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

16

who we served

CHINS (Child in Need of Services) demographics:

Male: 3,540

Female: 3,445

49% 51%

CHINS served by an Educational Liaison

1,223

Total number of custody cases in 2019

141

Total number of CHINS in 2019

6,985High-conflict

custody casesinvolving children.

CHINS means Child in Need of Services.

18% of CHINS cases involved an

Educational Liaison.

Children who wereremoved from their homedue to abuse or neglect.

Page 17: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

17

RACE

Hispanic: 131 (2%)

Non-Hispanic: 6,854 (98%)

0-1: (12%)

2-4: (22%)

5-9: (27%)

10-12: (14%)

13-17: (20%)

18+: (5%)

6,854

131

882

1,534

1,871

992

1,391

315

3,172

2,962

737

62

45

6

1

White: (45%)

Black or African American: (42%)

Multi-Racial: (10%)

Unknown/Other:

Asian:

American Indian or Alaska Native:

Native Hawaiian:

ETHNICITY

AGE

Page 18: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

18

financials

Sources of Income

State and County

Contributions and Grants*

Investment Income

Miscellaneous

Government Grants

United Way

51.6%

44.24%

1.50%

1.24%

1.08%

0.3%

51.6%44.24%

1.50%

1.24%1.08%

.3%

Expenses

Program Services

Fundraising

Management and General

90.43%

5.98%

3.59%

90.43%

3.59%5.98%

Fiscal year: January 1, 2019–December 31, 2019

““Working here gives me peace in knowing that there are staff and volunteers that really do care about children and will do everything within their power and ability to ensure that the mission of Child Advocates is fulfilled.”— Dionne, Volunteer Manager

*Includes $5 million gift from Lilly Endowment Inc. to start an endowment at Child Advocates.

Page 19: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

in loving memory of Nikita Garner

This annual report is dedicated to our colleague and friend Nikita Garner who passed away in 2019. Nobody cared more about the children we serve than Nikita and she worked hard every day to do what she could for them. Nikita was a shining light, full of energy and life, and we miss her dearly.

Page 20: 2019...6 finding a forever home D ecember 17, 2019 will forever be etched into the minds of Michelle and Harry Dunn, as this long awaited day marked the official adoption of their

8200 Haverstick Road, Suite 240Indianapolis, IN 46240Phone: 317-205-3055 childadvocates.net