annual report

2011

OUR 87TH YEAR

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WOLFF AND SIMMS/MANN FAMILY CENTERWOLFF AND SIMMS/MANN FAMILY CENTER

FRED SAMULON

Board President Fred Samulon works with El Nido’s

Hub City Teens youth group at our Compton office.

LIZ HERRERA

Executive Director Liz Herrera volunteers to tutor students at El Nido’s FamilySource Center in Pacoima.

OUR VISIONAn end to intergenerational poverty, child abuse, teen pregnancy

and juvenile delinquency.

OUR MISSIONTo empower at-risk children, youth and families in Los Angeles County, through education

and social services, to overcome trauma, gain self-esteem and achieve their goals.

PRESIDENT

Fred Samulon, Ph.D.

VICE-PRESIDENTS

Paul F. Doucette

Edith Eddleman-Robinson, LCSW, BCD

SECRETARY

John Abel

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Stuart Berton, Esq.

Bill Canup | Audra Collier | Bruce Eddy

Dan Ezra | Bianca L. Guzmán Ph.D.

Allan Jones, DDS | Carole Keen | Mindy Lamont

Cecilia Menjivar | Deborah M. Pratt

Monica K. Rogan | Kathryn Scott

Carlos M. Sosa, MSW | Jeff Thomas, CPA

Eugene Tuch, CPA | Itelia A.Walker

BOARD ADVISORS

Loraine Despres | Kathy Kubota

Jay R. de Miranda (Past President)

David Moring, Esq | Rose Norton (Past President)

Kathy Perez | Dr. Helen Wolff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Liz Herrera, LCSW

Board of Directors

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Liz Herrera, LCSW Fred Samulon, Ph.D. Executive Director President, Board of Directors

Dear Friends,

During the 2010-11 fiscal year we improved the lives of nearly as many young people as ever and ended the year with a small addition to reserves. This was despite the challenges created by the economy and government funding reductions.

The challenges have mounted in the 2011-12 fiscal year as the state suspended Cal-Learn, a program that significantly increases graduation rates of teen moms while dramatically reducing subsequent teen births. This forced us to trim the staff by 40 and undertake a number of cost cutting measures that affected all employees. Due to the support of First 5 LA, a very generous bequest by former board member Rita Carmen, hard work by the Events Committee, strong belt tightening, and many other generous donors, the reserves will increase slightly this year as well.

We are enormously grateful to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors and First 5 LA for funding to maintain vital case management services for hundreds of teen parents and their young children during 2011-2012. Nearly 13,000 babies are born to adolescent mothers in Los Angeles County yearly. This is a most vulnerable population – two generations at very high risk. Our services ensure that babies are born healthy and receive the care, protection and nurturing they need to thrive. Young mothers learn to parent effectively, stay in school, plan for the future and postpone further childbearing until they have the means to support their families. The California Wellness, Weingart, Eisner and Parsons Foundations all came forward to sustain these and other crucial services for struggling families.

We are delighted that the state has decided to refund Cal-Learn for 2012-2013. This will allow us to serve more teen parents and their babies and somewhat ease the financial challenge we face. Partners also enabled El Nido to develop new opportunities. With Grifols Biologicals, El Nido is creating a mentoring program that pairs Cal State L.A. and high-school students to promote graduation and college enrollment. A growing corps of devoted volunteers provides much-needed tutoring and creative learning activities.Our emerging Alumni group members, former clients with remarkable success stories, are both role models and advocates for their peers. Scholarships (supported by the Payson Wolff Scholarship Fund, Board Advisor Jay de Miranda, Citibank and other benefactors) continue to assist exceptional young women and men to pursue higher education demonstrating that someone cares enough to offer a helping hand.

Below are a few recent accomplishments in addition to the information reported in this Annual Report.

• El Nido was one of only three of the 21 FamilySource Centers to receive the highest rating (4 out of 4 stars) by the City of Los Angeles for two consecutive years.

• Youth in our Compton Youth Development Program assumed a leadership role in the Compton Creek/Rails-to-Trails restoration project.

• A talented volunteer corps expanded youth development services through tutoring and classes in cooking, dance, photography, and yoga at El Nido’s Pacoima FamilySource Center.

• The Fifth Annual Champions for Families Awards’ Dinner raised more funds to help maintain El Nido services than in any preceding year.

• Former El Nido clients either in college or recent graduates, have formed an Alumni Committee to help current clients graduate from high school and transition to college.

• 18 scholarships were awarded to El Nido clients entering or continuing their higher education at colleges and universities.

• Over forty 11th and 12th graders participated in a mentorship program generously provided by Grifols Biologicals and Cal State L.A. to work on post-secondary educational opportunities.

Highlights - 2012

INTAKE & ASSESSMENT | COUNSELING PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUPS

CASE MANAGEMENT AND 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE FOR CLIENTS

Families of abused, neglected and at-risk children are referred to El Nido Family Centers for comprehensive services by the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), schools and other programs. Some of these children are in foster care and others remain with their families under the supervision of DCFS workers.

Given the stress families are experiencing, the need for El Nido’s services is greater than ever. Research shows that an economic crisis can have an adverse effect on parent-child relationships.

El Nido’s Master’s-level professionals partner with families to build upon their existing strengths, enhancing family functioning and treating underlying trauma. Therapists empower parents to identify effective strategies, examine how and why they worked, and increase positive practices in place of behaviors that are harmful.

OUTCOMES

• 100% of families receiving counseling showed improvement in the home environment and/or family functioning

• 97% of families receiving treatment did not have subsequent incidents of child abuse or neglect reported

• 93% of children who came to the program with symptoms of trauma showed subsequent reduced levels of trauma

Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment

OUR PROGRAMS

Wolff and Simms/Mann Family

Offered at Will Rogers Elementary School and Edison Language Academy in Santa Monica’s Pico Corridor, this school-based program provided prevention and early intervention services in English and Spanish to children 0-5 in crisis and their families. Professional clinicians and Master’s-level interns provided individual, family and/or group counseling on campus or in the home, case management, crisis intervention and parent education.

OUTCOMES

• Assessments were provided to 148 incoming students, surpassing El Nido’s annual goal by 6%

• Individual, Group, and/or Family Counseling & Case Management services were provided to a total of 159 students/children, exceeding the stated objective (110 students) by 45%

• 40 students received crisis intervention services, exceeding El Nido’s goal of 18 by an unprecedented 122%

For privacy reasons the photo on this page is being used for illustrative purposes only and the person depicted therein is a model.

ABOUT OUR WORK, DATA & FACTS

• There were 170,471 new reports of child abuse and neglect in Los Angeles County in 2011

• A child is abused or neglected every 7 minutes in California

• A child dies before his or her first birthday every 3 hours in California

• Child abuse prevention and treatment clients received 5,137 hours of service

.• Over 600 individuals benefited

• The Eisner Foundation, last year’s winner of El Nido’s Community Impact Award, provided a major grant to support our child abuse prevention programs

• The In-N-Out Burger Foundation generously helps support El Nido Family Centers’ child abuse prevention programs

SUCCESS STORY

Deanne was 14 when she was referred to El Nido by her school counselor for skipping school and failing classes. Deanne spent most of her time hiding in her room – avoiding friends and family. In the safe environment of El Nido, Deanne admitted she was having nightmares, disturbing flashbacks and was afraid of men. Her skilled therapist discovered the cause: Deanne was re-living sexual abuse in early childhood by an adult cousin. Her parents had reported the abuse and the man was successfully prosecuted, but they never told Deanne. They mistakenly thought that the child was too young at the time to recall the events, and that pretending nothing happened would protect her. Deanne thought they didn’t care and that she was still in danger. The therapist engaged them all in family sessions, where each could express their feelings of shame, fear and regret. They also accepted the reality; the abuser – not the child or her parents – was at fault. After guided emotional dialogue, the family could truly begin to recover. Deanne’s trust in her parents was restored and their support for her was unconditional. After treatment, Deanne was freed from her symptoms of trauma. She regularly attended and succeeded in school, while reconnecting with peers and family. Deanne tells her therapist she is studying hard, to pursue a career as a child psychologist.

“I’d always been ashamed and afraid, and hid from other people what was going on inside me. My therapist showed me it was safe to open up – that my parents and other adults care and can help.”

- former El Nido client

Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment

For privacy reasons the photo on this page is being used for illustrative purposes only and the person depicted therein is a model.

HEALTH CARE|COUNSELINGEDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

VOCATIONAL TRAINING|HOUSINGNUTRITIONAL AND/OR INCOME SUPPORT

CHILD SAFETY DEVELOPMENT PARENTING EDUCATION

El Nido is the largest provider of teen family services in California. Compared to their counterparts age 20 and over, teen parents are at higher risk for spending their lifetimes in poverty, dependent on public benefits and without a high-school education. Babies of teen mothers are more likely to be born prematurely and underweight, in danger of infant mortality, ongoing health and developmental problems and of becoming teen parents themselves.

Low-income teens who decide to keep their babies – are often isolated, overwhelmed and unprepared for the challenges of motherhood. Our staff educates and encourages teens, promoting healthy lifestyles, optimal birth outcomes, positive parenting, educational attainment and vocational success.

Case managers and a nurse assess the unique needs and strengths of each teen family, then link them with resources to address problems and build on assets. El Nido collaborates with partners who provide health and dental care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, academic assistance, vocational training, housing, nutritional and/or income support.

Teen Family ServicesOUR PROGRAMS

SUCCESS STORY

Teen Family Services

El Nido staff visits clients in their homes to screen mothers, babies and households for risk factors such as inadequate prenatal or well-baby care, child abuse/neglect, environmental hazards, domestic violence, substance abuse, depression and developmental delay. Families assessed as high risk are immediately assigned to a case manager and a treatment plan is created. With helpful information and compassionate guidance, teens become what they want most – to be good mothers who are affirmative role models for their children.

El Nido also works with (and in) schools to enable teens to earn their high-school diplomas or GEDs. Case Managers arrange for transportation, child care, volunteer tutors, and offer positive reinforcement to motivate teens to achieve. Clients often report that their case manager was the first person in their lives to believe in them – giving them the confidence they needed to try their best.

OUTCOMES

• 93% of pregnant teens gave birth to full-term and/or healthy weight babies

• 77% of teens were attending school or graduated during the year

• Only 2% of teen clients participating in El Nido’s Teen Family Services Program this year had a repeat pregnancy

18-year-old single mother Karen was over- whelmed with the responsibilities of raising two active boys, ages 23 months and 7 months. She had dropped out of school and was struggling to financially and emotionally support herself and her young children. Karen was referred to El Nido by the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). Elena, an El Nido case manager, reached out, calling and visiting the teen mother. At their first meeting, Karen appeared depressed and said she felt defeated, but she also had a strong desire to go back to school and be a good mother to her children. Elena

helped Karen find quality child care and enroll in services that provided fresh food and transportation. Elena also taught Karen parenting skills to help her children learn and feel secure. Karen worked hard, as a mother and a student, gaining hope and self-esteem with positive feedback from Elena. Her children are thriving and Karen graduated from high school. During her last visit with Elena, Karen shared how proud she was – she had just learned she’d gotten a full scholarship and would be the first in her family to go to college.

Teen Family Services

ABOUT OUR WORK, DATA & FACTS

• Southeast Los Angeles (zip code 90011) had the highest number of teen births in the State of California in 2010

• Teen mothers and their babies have more health risks than older women and their offspring, adding about $10.9 billion to public health costs each year

• For 2010-2011 El Nido Family Centers assisted 8,004 pregnant or parenting teens and their children

• In 2008 teen child bearing cost the U.S. an estimated $10.9 billion; California accounted for nearly $1.13 billion of this amount, more than 10% of the national total

PARTNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Visiting Nurse

A bilingual Registered Nurse makes home visits to teen mothers who have complicated pregnancies or medically fragile infants. Drawing on El Nido’s extensive network of community practitioners, the Nurse ensures that clients have access to: primary, preventive and specialized medical services; health insurance; nutrition; dental care; mental health care; and substance abuse treatment. Prenatal care classes and a mothers’ support group led by the nurse give teens a forum in which they can share with each other while learning about well-baby care and pregnancy prevention.

OUTCOMES

• 184 pregnant/parenting teens and their children received an array of services from El Nido’s Registered Nurse and 100% of adolescents enrolled received prenatal care

• El Nido’s Visiting Nurse Program helped prevent premature births in 100% of cases where premature births were likely, a success rate that compares favorably to the over 13% premature delivery rate for all births in L.A. County, impressive results considering the very high-risk target population – low-income teens with limited knowledge of and access to health care and weak social support networks

Best Babies Program

San Fernando Valley Best Babies Collaborative (BBC) of which El Nido is a member, funded by Northeast Valley Health Corp via First 5 LA, is made up of agencies working together to reduce poor birth outcomes in communities with a large concentration of high-risk pregnancies. Agencies pool resources to improve and expand coordinated prenatal and interconception care through intensive in-home case management, social support, health education and counseling.

For privacy reasons the photo on this page is being used for illustrative purposes only and the person depicted therein is a model.

“I felt so lost and alone – I would not have been able to do this without you. I am so glad there are programs like this one to help other teens like me.”

- former El Nido client

Parent Education & Family Development OUR PROGRAMS

Early Head StartEl Nido Family Centers’ team of child development and health specialists works with low-income parents of children age 3 and under, in our local implementation of this national model. The El Nido team includes case managers, therapists, a Registered Dietician and a Health and Nutrition Specialist. The team helps families access medical, dental and family planning services, monitors for post-partum depression, provides education on healthy meals, feeding schedules for babies and assists mothers with breastfeeding education. Home and center-based services engage families and babies in activities that promote motor, language, conceptual and cognitive skills. Bilingual staff also educate parents on how to help prepare their children for kindergarten and school success with parent and child activities on-site.

OUTCOMES

• 144 infants and toddlers participated with their parents in El Nido’s Early Head Start Program

• 97% of those served reported improvements in family functioning and/or communication

• 100% of parent participants reported improvements in one or more of the following: knowledge of child development and age appropriate expectations of child behavior and knowledge of and use of positive discipline and other parenting skills

FamilySource CenterEl Nido’s Pacoima FamilySource Center (FSC) is a collaborative one-stop model designed to assist low-income City of Los Angeles residents and is one of 21 FSCs operating in high need communities throughout the city. Bringing a broad array of services under one roof and providing case management encourages individuals to take the necessary steps to work toward their goals for educational attainment, employment and financial security. After our first full year, El Nido was awarded the highest rating; 4 out of 4 stars. Of the 21 centers across the city of Los Angeles, only two other centers received this high honor.

OUTCOMES

• Approximately 3,000 low-income families with children under 16 were served

• 350 students were able to improve their academic performance thanks to tutoring and homework help classes

• 50 new participants enrolled in L.A.’s Gang Reduction and Youth Development program

ASSESSMENT | INFORMATION & REFERRALCASE MANAGEMENT

PARENT EDUCATION | YOUTH SERVICESINDEPENDENT STUDY

& EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL & BASIC LITERACY TRAINING

EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION LEGAL AID & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES HEALTH | MENTAL HEALTH & DENTAL

El Nido’s Parent Education Program is the first line of defense against potential child abuse/neglect, school failure/dropout, teen parenting and other problems. Skilled facilitators teach parents, in a culturally appropriate manner, information about child development, loving discipline methods, strategies for promoting school success and effective communication.

OUR PROGRAMS

Motheread/FathereadThis literacy program empowers parents as their children’s first teachers. Facilitators teach parents in English and Spanish to read and discuss stories with their children. Motheread/Fatheread is funded by the Los Angeles Times Family Fund.

OUTCOMES

• 70% of parents showed improvement in reading ability and/or confidence about reading

• 75% of children demonstrated improved listening, language, pre-reading or reading skills

• 75% of parents increased involvement in their children’s education

Parent Education & Family Development

ABOUT OUR WORK, DATA & FACTS

• 275,280 Families living below the poverty line in Los Angeles County in 2010

• 18 scholarships were awarded by the Payson-Wolff Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Shirley de Miranda Memorial Scholarship Fund and Citibank to support clients who are dedicated to continuing their education at colleges and universities

• Citibank and Wells Fargo offered Financial Management Workshops to help clients prepare a budget, save money and develop financial goals for the future

• The Mother Joseph Fund Grant provided one-time emergency assistance for rent, food or utility vouchers or transportation to clients who did not qualify for any other benefits. In turn, these clients volunteered at our FSC, gaining skills and experiences that made them more desirable to employers

Anna came to El Nido’s FamilySource Center because her teen daughter Lilly was using marijuana, on the verge of being expelled from school and completely out of control at home. With 3 other children, both Anna and her husband worked long hours, had frequent ugly fights and expected Lilly to care for herself and her siblings. The mother and father enrolled in Parent Education classes, where they learned that even adolescents need limits, supervision and guidance. They rearranged their schedules to be home more, and established rules and reasonable consequences for misbehavior. There are now regular times for family meals, for

study/reading and for each child to enjoy special attention from mom or dad. The parents also joined a couples support group, where they found better ways to manage stress and resolve conflicts. The change has dramatically affected Lilly. Her behavior and schoolwork have noticeably improved. Lilly also received tutoring in the Center’s computer lab, which stimulated her interest in technology as a career path. Anna cheerfully describes the supportive atmosphere at home and the more constructive way her family communi-cates. She further credits El Nido for her daughter’s academic success and pursuing vocational goals.

SUCCESS STORY

“I want to set a good example for my baby and go to college. I want a good education in order to get a job that will support my baby and me.”

- Scholarship recipientScholarship Recipients with Executive Director Liz Herrera, Board President Fred Samulon,

Board Advisor Dr. Helen Wolff and Shell Oil Manager Don Herman.

GANG REDUCTION|YOUTH ADVOCACYDELINQUENCY PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

OUR PROGRAMS El Nido offers a variety of programs to enable adolescents in challenging circumstances to cross the bridge to responsible adulthood. Our programs have taught youth skills to advance their educational and career goals and to postpone parenthood until they can truly provide for their families. The L.A. Police Department has recognized El Nido FamilySource Centers for its effectiveness in preventing subsequent arrests among youth.

Delinquency Prevention/ Intervention Program

El Nido works closely with L.A. County Department of Probation to individualize intervention for youthful offenders at risk for incarceration. In addition, counselors work with young people (8-17) referred by schools for behavior problems on campus that could lead to criminal behavior in the community. Services range from individual and family counseling to tutoring and career planning. Reasons for referrals include burglary, assault, substance abuse, gang activity, absence of parents in the home, delinquency and earlier neglect and abuse.

OUTCOMES

• 99% of youth who completed at least 5 counseling sessions demonstrated improvement in one of the following three indicators: school achievement, classroom/community/home behavior,

and school/social activity involvement

Youth DevelopmentOUR PROGRAMS

Compton Youth Development ProgramThe Compton Youth Development Program (CYDP) is for males and females between the ages of 8 and 19 at risk of delinquency, gang involvement, school failure, dropout and teen parenting. Counselors emphasize personal goals, career achievement and reducing behavioral obstacles. Case managers link clients with assistance programs for tutoring, job training, mental and health services. The program provides teens with opportunities for civic involvement and community projects, partnering with foundations, corporations, other non-profits and volunteers to offer a range of appealing, educational and skills-building programs. CYDP is funded by the City of Compton.

Harold Cares About Your FutureThis 13-week job prep program in South L.A. and the San Fernando Valley is funded by the Edelstein Family Charitable Foundation. Classes instruct parents ages 15 to 21 on finance, taxes, careers, goals, resume writing, job interviewing techniques, labor law and job retention, plus life skills including boosting self-esteem and pregnancy prevention. After the program 73% used birth control to prevent repeat pregnancies vs. 58% beforehand, and 82% had the skills and knowledge to obtain a job after the program vs. 44% before.

Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD)The goal of the Pacoima Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Program is to prevent gang joining among youth (ages 10–15 years) who are at high risk of gang involvement. Youth/families are referred by LAPD and Probation officers, local middle and high schools, the Department of Children and Family Services and community-based organizations. A research-based screening tool is administered to select clients to be served. Comprehensive assessment, individual and family counseling, psychosocial education and case management identify and reduce underlying risk factors while building on inherent strengths. El Nido’s program serves the Pacoima/Foothill region of the northeast San Fernando Valley, one of 12 GRYD zones that have been prioritized for prevention and intervention efforts, funded by the Office of the Mayor, City of Los Angeles.

OUTCOMES

• El Nido’s GRYD program maintained the full complement of cases prescribed by the GRYD model (at least 200 at any one point in time)

• Of 285 mothers/fathers for whom parent education was recommended, 271 completed the 11-week series

• Gang joining was prevented for 93% of youth, and 80% demonstrated reduction in the risk factors that lead to gang joining and related problems

Youth Development

ABOUT OUR WORK, DATA & FACTS

• El Nido serves one of 12 identified zones where rates of violent gang-related crimes are 400% higher than elsewhere in Los Angeles

• The Los Angeles Police Department reported 23,836 juvenile arrests in the City of L.A. during 2010

• The Ahmanson Foundation generously provided funds for a van, new computers and software for the Compton Youth Development Program

• Maverick Angels provided entrepreneurship training to underprivileged youth in Compton

“The working relationship between El Nido and the Los Angeles Police Department has become a model for the City of Los Angeles.”

- Charlie Beck, Chief of Police

David was only 12 years old when he became a parent. David’s biological father (in another country) insisted that David’s mother and step-father give him the chance to “straighten the boy out.” Shortly after David arrived, however, he was ‘sold’ to a company, where he worked for nearly five years, with no pay and very little food, Finally, he made his escape, returning home to look for his child and her mother. David survived on the streets by shoplifting, but was arrested and referred to El Nido by the Probation Department. His Probation Officer suggested that it would take a miracle to prevent David from spending his life in prison, given his history and the path he was on. At intake, caseworker Arthur met a homeless, angry, young man who was understandably very suspicious of “the system” and described himself as a “complete failure in life.” Arthur earned David’s trust by helping him with practical matters. Together,

they found David temporary housing and enrolled him in independent study to continue his education. In therapy, they addressed the painful issues of his parents’ betrayal, and the emotional abuse and deprivation he had suffered. David was determined to reunite with his daughter and girlfriend, so his treatment plan focused on that goal. It motivated him to earn his GED, transition to independent living, and land a legitimate job. With Arthur’s caring and understanding, David began to recover his confidence in himself and others. He made the sometimes bumpy journey back to “normal life”, with the additional help of life skills/anger management and parent education classes. Couples counseling prepared David to marry the mother of his child. All his hard work has paid off; David says he has become the father he always wanted.

SUCCESS STORY

Saul Figueroa and the Hub City Teens at one of their monthly Compton Creek cleanup events.

9%ANTELOPE VALLEY

13%CARSON

7%COMPTON

44%

2%

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

INGLEWOOD

2%SANTA MONICA

CLIENTS SERVED BY LOCATION

32%

5%

36%13-18 YEARS OLD

25%19-54 YEARS OLD

AGE

23%SOUTH LOS ANGELES

ETHNICITY

12%AFRICAN AMERICAN

1%

76%LATINO

9%

2%NON-HISPANIC WHITE

2%

8% DELIQUENCY & PREGNANCY PREVENTION

6% CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT & PREVENTION

24% PARENTING EDUCATION

62% TEEN PARENT AND INFANT DEVELOPMENT

CLIENTS SERVED BY PROGRAM AREA

EL NIDO FAMILY CENTERS SERVED 14,361 CHILDREN, PARENTS

AND FAMILY MEMBERS THIS YEAR

Our staff offer innovative programs and services designed to meet the changing needs of a culturally diverse population and to produce

positive outcomes.

EL NIDO SERVICES AT A GLANCE:

• 97% of families receiving services with our Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment program did not have subsequent incidents of child abuse or neglect reported

• Only 2% of teen clients participating in El Nido’s Teen Family Services Program this year had a repeat pregnancy

• 184 pregnant or parenting teens received services from our Registered Nurse

• Of the clients who participated in our GRYD Program, gang joining was prevented for 93% of youth and 80% demonstrated reduction in the risk factors that lead to gang joining and related problems

• 144 infants and toddlers participated with their parents in El Nido’s Early Head Start Program

• 100% of parent participants in the EHS Program reported improvements in one or more of the following: knowledge of child development and age appropriate expectations of child behavior and knowledge of and use of positive discipline and other parenting skills

• Approximately 3,000 low-income families with children under 16 were served at the El Nido FamilySource Center to improve family income and children’s academic performance

Client Data & Facts 2010-2011

GENDER

68%FEMALE

MALE

ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER

MULTIRACIAL/OTHER

55+ YEARS OLD

6-12 YEARS OLD

0-5 YEARS OLD

32%

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES: YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011

LIABILITIES 6/30/11Accounts Payable $ 70,643Accrued Liabilities $ 357,736Accrued Unemployment Liability $ 92,945Accrued Pension Liability $ 482,164Total: Liabilities $ 1,003,488 NET ASSETS Unrestricted $ 3,340,641Temporarily Restricted $ 230,006Permanently Restricted $ 111,146Total: Net Assets $ 3,681,793

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

TOTAL: LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ 4,685,281

6/30/11 Cash & cash equivalents $ 1,827,870Investments $ 1,387,772Accounts Receivable $ 1,214,783Contributions & Pledges Receivable $ 50,000Prepaid Expenses $ 153,145 Property & Equipment (Net) $ 51,711

ASSETS

TOTAL: ASSETS $ 4,685,281

Financials 2010-2011

WE ARE GOOD MANAGERS

For Every Dollar We Receive 89% is Spent On Program Services

** Spending on administrative and fundraising costs is 11%, well below the 25% industry benchmark for an efficient, well-run agency

Source: Charity Navigator

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONJUNE 30, 2011

n NON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS $ 8,333,362

n EARLY HEAD START (ARRA) $ 1,368,118

n EARLY HEAD START (BASE) $ 663,293

n FOUNDATIONS $ 436,683

n CONTRIBUTIONS $ 222,214

n INVESTMENT INCOME $ 212,491

n MISCELANEOUS & IN-KIND $ 159,084

n UNITED WAY $ 47,500

TOTAL REVENUE $11,442,745

n TEEN PARENT & INFANT DEVELOPMENT $ 4,840,235

n PARENTING EDUCATION & INFANT DEVELOPMENT $ 3,340,341

n YOUTH DEVELOPMENT $ 1,172,777

n ADMINISTRATION $ 1,049,063

n CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & TREATMENT $ 493,439

n FUNDRAISING $ 191,277

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,087,132

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE PENSION CHANGE $ 355,613

PENSION RELATED CHANGE $ 323,972

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS $ 679,585

NET ASSETS-BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 3,002,208

NET ASSETS-END OF YEAR $ 3,681,793

*Copies of El Nido’s certified Financial Statements are available by sending a written request addressed to our Administrative Office in Mission Hills

CHAMPIONS ($50,000+)

Foundations

The California Wellness FoundationThe Edelstein Family Charitable FoundationThe Eisner FoundationThe Simms/Mann Family Foundation

ANGELS ($10,000 - $49,999)

Individuals

John AbelJeanne M.Giovannoni Revocable TrustBruce Eddy & Randy Hirt

Foundations

Ahmanson FoundationCalifornia Community Foundation

Corporations

Citibank

Organizations

United Way, Inc.Providence Health & Services

GUARDIANS ($5,000 - $9,999)

Individuals

Stuart & Susie BertonRose NortonFred & Marta Samulon

Foundations

De Miranda Foundation, Inc.Jay & Rose Phillips Family FoundationLon V. Smith FoundationWallis Foundation

Corporations

Shell Carson Distribution Facility

BENEFACTORS ($2,000 - $4,999)

Individuals

AnnoymousRichard & Elaine DoranJoel D.Kallich & Susan E Jennings

Foundations

Horizons FoundationIn-N-Out Burger FoundationLee Hamer Memorial Charities

Corporations

Galpin Ford

FAMILY CIRCLE ($1,000 - $1,999)

Individuals

William BarberRobert BertonBill CanupGeorge CarneyRobert & Shirley ChasinPaul & Shirley CraneChristine DempseyPaul & Daryl DoucetteEdith Eddleman-RobinsonSaul FigueroaLiz HerreraJane JohnstonDr. Melvyn & Pam OppenheimDeborah M. PrattThomas ShapiroJim Winsayer

Foundations

Annoymous

Corporations

GMB North America, Inc.Hugo’s RestaurantNorthrop Grumman Corp.Watson Land Company

PARTNERS ($500 - $999)

Individuals

Stan BernsteinCraig BrooksHerschel & Nora BurstonDiane De AndaDan EzraMerrill & Bonnie GoldenbergAnne Marie HerreraTom JacobsonRita LedesmaMark & Cathy LouchheimTheodore LowJean LuxenbergLeonard & Ethel SmithNathan & Itelia Walker

Corporations

Green Hasson & Janks LLPMaverick Angels LLCPayden & Rygel

Organizations

AT&T United Way Employee Giving

FRIENDS (UP TO $499)

Individuals

Lizz AlundDavid & Brenda AndersonDean & Marcia ArnoldJoy & Charles AronsonJudy & Harvey BarnettRobert BaumannLeslie BeccariaEugene & Helen BermanLouis BershadRosaleen Diamond BershadBruce BlomeRochelle & Ivan BregerCasey BridgesLucinda BridgesLinda BourqueElva BrinegarHelene F. BrownMaxine BrownJerry & Joyce CannonDaryl & Ann CareyPatricia ChambersSteve ClarkAudra CollierStephen D. ComleyFritzie Davis-NobleLoraine Despres & Carl EastlakeThe De Goff FamilyDiane & Tom DighieraBarbara DiltsRebecca DiltsRobert & Sandra DunningBruce EconomouDave & Lynn EhlersPeter & Nancy Eisenbarth

Our Donors 2010 - 2011

Our Donors 2010 - 2011

Linda Elden, Ph.D.Bryan & Phyllis EllicksonBeatrice FerlegerKathy Kubota & Stephen FoxPatricia K. FriedmanAracelly GodinezBeverly GosnellByron J. GrossEdna & Michael GyepesMichael & Sally HackmanRobert & Theresa HallCarla HatleyGayla & Jeffrey HartsoughCarolyn HaysStanley HeymanRhonda & Christopher HolabirdManuel E & Martha HerreraShirley & David HickmanBryan D. HullSid JacobsonBroderick JohnsonAllan C. JonesMelody KanschatRoy & Judi KaufmanJack & Leslie KavanaughCarole KeenAsaad KeladaJulie & Kevin KertesJune KleinNeil & Judith KleinmanAura & Fred KuperbergElanah KutikMindy LamontVictoria Lebow

Karen E. LeeAlexandra LeichterMark & Jan LipschutzJack G. & Jeanette LevineZida LevyLarry & Nancy LewisEdythe LondonFelicia LopezRegner LopezDan LovaasSteven & Marilyn LowensteinJohn MaattaRobin & Margaret MalloyScott MatulaDrew McCoyWendy MeuserDebra MooreEllen MoreheadJames M. MurphyLaureen NewmanPenny & Henry NewmarkJonathan NeustadterMarshall & Joan Nichols WolffTina Oberman & Steve FoxLeticia OcañaDavid B. OminskyLaura Owens & Jack BenderPamela PachtJon & Susan PastoriaJune PeraltaJames PerzikThomas PetersJoy Picus

Greg PorterJohn PoulosMonte D. PrestonCharles & Joanne PrewittJon & Harriet RatnerRichard RothDaniel & Marygail RellesTom ReinertCristina RamosJerry RosenJennifer & Matthew RowlandMarcela RuizGary & Anne SalengerDanielle Samulon & Jesse ShapiroEliot R. & Thelma SamulonFanny SamulonKarl SchanzerChris & Kathryn ScottJennifer & Brian ShaftonScott ShulmanDerek SmithGilbert D. SmithRJ SparksReiner Stenzel & Hatsuko ArimaBrian T. StoebeStanley & Dee StoneI.H. SutnickLeslie TamaribuchiRoozan Varteressian and Vahe AvanessianMark Volkov & Yasuk SatoDouglas YarrowTeresa Wallin

Virgie WalkerDave WardenDonie WhitsettAlonzo WinstonDiane WoodardDeborah WoolJim WoodardNicole YorkinLaura Zucker & Allan Miller

Foundations

Robert T. Blywise Family Foundation

Corporations

Advanced Records Management, Inc.

Balanced Business Management

Copier Specialists, Inc.

Economy Office Supply

International Laser Group

Office Depot

Personal Resources Investment

Truist Comprehensive Distribution

Organizations

ECHO of Northrop Grumman

Institute for the Advanced Studies

United Way CA Capital Region

PUBLIC ENTITIES & PARTNERS

Children’s CollectiveChildren’s Hospital Los AngelesCity of CarsonCity of ComptonCity of Los Angeles, (CDD) Community Development DepartmentCounty of Los Angeles, (DCFS) Department Children & Family ServicesCounty of Los Angeles; (DPSS) Department of Public Social ServicesCity of Los Angeles, Mayor’s officeCounty of Los Angeles, Probation DepartmentCity of Santa MonicaFederal, Office of Head StartFirst 5 LAGreat Beginnings for Black BabiesLos Angeles Education Partnership New Economics for WomenNortheast Valley Health CorporationState of California;Department of Public Health/(MCAH) Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health DivisionWatts Labor Community Action Committee

IN-KIND

AnsellAlbert BravoCarson Coordinating CouncilPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Project AngelSt. Dorothy Catholic ChurchThe Carson Women’s ClubThe Ella Fitzgerald Charitable FoundationVictoria LebowWilshire Boulevard Temple

If your name is not listed, or listed improperly, please accept our apologies and call 818-830-3646

so a correction can be made.

We Deeply Appreciate All of Your Support!

OUR 87TH YEAR

LOCATIONS

Administrative Office | MISSION HILLS | 10200 Sepulveda Boulevard, # 350 | Mission Hills, CA 91345 | (818) 830-3646 | (Teen Parent, Probation, DCSP, Best Babies)

ANTELOPE VALLEY | 818-896-7776 (Teen Parent)

COMPTON | 4323 E. Rosencrans Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221 | (323) 318-0844 | (Compton Youth Development Program/Teen Parent)

INGLEWOOD | 8475 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 102 & 107 Inglewood, CA 90305 | (323) 971-7360 | (Early Head Start)

SOUTH LOS ANGELES | 2152 West Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | (323) 971-7360 | (AIM, Early Head Start, Teen Parent)

PACOIMA | El Nido FamilySource Center | 13460 Van Nuys Boulevard | Pacoima, CA 91331 | (818) 896-7776 | (AIM, FamilySource Center Services, Teen Parent, GRYD)

Visit us on the web at: http://www.ElNidoFamilyCenters.org

CREDITSThe photos on this page were all taken by students in an after-school photography class

offered at El Nido’s FamilySource Center in Pacoima. The course was taught by photographer, artist and 2011 Volunteer of the Year award-winner Richard Doran.

Special Thank You to Jane Johnston, Program & Fund Development Specialist

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: iStock; Shutterstock

GRAPHIC DESIGN: Diane Doyle for CALICO GHOST CREATIVE

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