Serving At-Risk Kids & Families since 1967

Circle C Youth & Family ServicesAnnual Report

2013-2014

The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof. ~ Barbara Kingsolver

BABy sTeps, visioN ANd hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Are you hopeful?

What are you hoping for?

Better days...health...maybe wealth?

Our hopes usually depend on our current condition.

If things are going pretty well, many of us can look ahead and find something extra that we can look forward to - maybe some time for ourselves, an evening with friends, a vacation, or better job. But if things are tough at the moment, our hopes probably focus more on relief from the situation were in... just getting back to normal.

For most of the kids and young adults in our care, its hard to voice hope. All have gone through incredibly hard situations, and have low or no expectations about what lies ahead. Many feel more entitled to being hopeLESS.

As psychologist Abraham Maslow pointed out, basic needs have to be met before anyone can give much thought or energy to higher hopes and personal growth. When were hungry and cold, we crave food and warmth before a book or music lessons.

So, in order to provide hope for those in our care, our first job is to meet kids where they are, and to do everything we can to meet their basic needs. Then, when the trust is there, to help them to take those first powerful steps toward a goal. Hey, the journey of a thousand miles... you know.

What gives us hope? Progress... baby steps... changes we see that convince us that things can be better for us. Every day were doing things to help those in our care to be more hopeful. Thanks to everyone who has joined us in that effort!

Richard T. Knouff, L.S.W.Executive Director

Edmond J. SheaBoard President

our missioN

To insure that children

entrusted to our care

experience loving and caring

relationships which foster

personal growth and positive

values. To be a leader in

providing a continuum of

quality services devoted to

meeting the needs of

children and families in

our community.

progrAm overview

Race (%)

Group Home African Am. ....... 69 Caucasian .......... 27 Multi-Racial ......... 4

Foster Care African Am. ....... 74 Caucasian .......... 16 Multi-Racial ....... 10

Transition African Am. ....... 75 Caucasian .......... 26 Multi-Racial ......... 0

Age (%)

Group Home 0 - 12 ........ 0 13 - 18 ...... 99 19 - 21 ........ 1

Foster Care 0 - 12 ...... 69 13 - 18 ...... 26 19 - 21 ........ 5

Transition 0 - 12 ........ 0 13 - 18 ...... 75 19 - 21 ...... 26

Gender (%)

Group Home Males ....... 54 Females ... 46

Foster Care Males ....... 47 Females ... 53

Transition Males ....... 27 Females ... 74

Referred By (%)

Allegheny Co. CYF ..................... 96Allegheny Co. Probation ............. 4Dual Placement 0

Placed From (%)

Group Home .......................3Foster Care .........................3Home (Parent) ..................82Home (Relative) ..................5Residential ..........................7Independent Living .............0

Discharged To (%)

Home .................................39Indep. Living ......................14Shelter ...............................21Detention ............................0Foster/Residential ...............7Hospital/AWOL ..................19

Average Length of Stay (in days)Kids Served by Program (222)

Change in Net Assets $97,418Audited Financial statements are available for review at the admnistrative office.

RevenuesChild Care Fees $1,827,480Donations 9,206Special Events 63,743Private Grants 46,642Public Grants 122,770Other 13,325Total $2,122,524

ExpensesGroup Home Programs $1,141,813Foster Care Program 131,356RU Ready? Program 232,705RU Connected?Program 96,531Fund Raising Costs 98,406Administrative Costs 324,295Total $2,025,106

FiNANciAl sTATemeNTJuly 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014

your ordinary acts of love and hope point to the extraordinary promise that every human life is of inestimable value. ~ desmond Tutu

Euclid 14 (6%)

Oasis 47 (21%)

Carrick 41 (19%)

Foster Care 19 (8%)

Transition 101 (46%)

Transition

Carrick

Euclid

Oasis

Fostercare

538

119

256

77

165

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progrAms & services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

group homes. During 2013-2014, Circle Cs residential group home programs included the Carrick House designed for younger adolescent boys (ages 14-16) with a variety of emotional, social and developmental issues; the Patak House, which focuses on the needs of higher risk young men (ages 15-18) who are less likely to return home; the Oasis House, which offers treatment and life skills development to young women (ages 15-18), and the Euclid Semi-Independent Living Program, which provides life skills development to young men (ages 16-18). All of the programs emphasize the development of life skills, and assist our residents to acquire the tools they will need for a successful transition to adulthood. Goals are set with consideration for both age and abilities. Assignments are designed to help kids master tasks that will enable them to function with more independence, and gain an improved sense of self-worth.

Treatment Services. Most children who come into our care have a number of unaddressed needs. Circle Cs treatment team assures that each childs needs are assessed as quickly as possible. On-site case managers work with program coordinators and direct care staff to develop individualized treatment plans, and meet weekly to review progress. Case managers also work to restore family connections, even for those children who are unable to return home. The medical coordinator also works to arrange, facilitate and monitor hundreds of appointments to doctors, dentists, optometrists, therapists, and other specialists each year.

Education Services. Circle Cs education services encompass a range of programs intended to maximize our students opportunity and motivation before, during, and after school. Youth usually attend public schools; and within district limits, we strive to get the most appropriate and favorable setting for each child. All of our programs promote education and post-secondary training as the path to self sufficiency and self determination. With good communication systems, we are able to guide and actively parent our youth. Our residents have a designated study hour, and a tutoring program which provides remediation and skill building in math and reading. Our Title I Summer School Program also offers invaluable enrichment and credit recovery. The education coordinator also spends time researching and networking education and vocational opportunities, taking juniors and seniors on visits to local college campuses, and career training programs so that they can visualize themselves walking those hallways and campus pathways.

TrANsiTioN services. Two transition support programs are available for young adults ages 16 to 21 who are currently in foster care or who have aged-out of the child welfare system. The goal of both programs is to help them make a successful transition to adulthood.

The RU Ready? Program helps to bridge the gap to adulthood. Staff provide non-residential supportive services, education assistance and life skills instruction to 16-18 year olds in foster care, and to 18-21 year olds who have aged out of the child welfare system. Teens participate in two to three group activities monthly, in addition to one-on-one time with staff who help them acquire skills and learn resources they need immediately, and that will be useful for the rest of their lives. Staff work hard to build lasting relationships with the youth. Even after they have aged out of the program, many maintain relationships with staff. Their hard work and dedication is evident in the program participation.

The R U Connected? Program engages transition aged young adults and introduces them to valuable resources in Allegheny County. Former and current foster youth work in a street team format to distribute information and resources. Team members are able to share their personal experiences, and offer opportunities to socialize in a fun atmosphere. They

There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow. ~ orison swett marden

hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality. ~ Jonas salk

also participate in community service projects and entrepenual experiences; and make site visits to expand their knowledge of available resources. All participants receive a flash drive filled with resource and life skills information.

desigNATed FAmily progrAm. Through the Designated Family Program, Circle C brings together a network of dedicated care givers who are able to provide the intimate setting that only a family can offer. Our foster parents are often willing to open their homes at a moments noticefor both short and long-term care. Our foster families continue to welcome new adolescent placements. Several foster children have been adopted and several have reached the age of 18. Our families emphasize the development of life skills and knowledge of local resources to help their kids make successful transitions to life beyond the support of the child welfare system - which is essential for long-term success.

supporT From The commuNiTy. During the 2013-14 fiscal year, Circle C received grants from The Robert and Mary Weisbrod Foundation, the Clapp Charitable & Educational Trust, William and Susan McLaughlin Foundation, Matthews C&E Trust, Marc A. Somberg Memorial Fund, the Highmark Community Affairs Department, the Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program, the Portiuncula Foundation, and the PNC Charitable Trusts. These grants provided residential program support, renovations for residential programs, and support for special needs. We are also very grateful to the many individuals, local companies, and groups who provide vital support for Circle Cs 2014 fundraising events and campaigns:

Pitts-burrrrgh Drowned Hog Swim. Thanks to a stubborn Polar Vortex, the Mon was a frozen river, and the Drowned Hogs took to riverside kiddie pools for their annual plunge on

Ground Hogs day at Riverfront Park. Everyone was invited to the Hog Thaw Jam afterwards for warm food, drinks and music. Fun-loving sponsors included:

Gallagher Home Health Services, Carnegie Collier Rotary Club, First National Bank of PA, Hoffman Kane Distributors, Northwest Savings Bank, and

Shields and Boris Law.

Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. Many thanks to the walkers who helped raise funds for Circle C programs during our seventh year of participating in the walk. Highmarks generosity in organizing the event means that 100% of the proceeds go to the participating nonprofits.

Annual Help Kids Lose the Blues! With major support from Koppers, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the Pitt School of Social

Work, our annual music benefit was a huge success! Billy the Kid and the Regulators supplied great entertainment to a packed house at the Pittsburgh

Federation of Teachers Building on the South Side; and guests were thrilled with the addition of Chef Claudio Masci. Other sponsors included, UPMC Health Plan,

Carnegie Collier Rotary Club, KDL Freight Management, UPMC Health Plan, and WYEP 91.3 FM.

Holiday Hopes & Dreams. The holiday project is our longest standing development campaign, and ensures that our kids have a memorable and loving holiday experience. Youth and staff also enjoyed an agency banquet and smaller group home celebrations thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals. Ten churches and 15 employee and membership groups joined in donating over 900 gifts for the kids in Circle Cs care. This year, an unexpected offer from American Eagle Outfitters made it possible for approximately 25 Circle C youth to do some holiday shopping at American Eagle headquarters with member of the Pittsburgh Steelers!

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... to all of our donors who supported our mission to serve children and families in Western Pennsylvania from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. If we have missed you, let us know by calling 412.937.1650 x224. Please be assured that your generosity is very much appreciated! Circle C subscribes to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Donor Bill of Rights.

HRP Group, IncItalian Bread PlaceJ & L TravelJ. J. Land CompanyJohn C. R. Kelly Realty, Inc.Journeys of LifeKapusta Financial GroupKeystone Dedicated LogisticsKeystone Training & ConsultingKoppers Inc.Lane ConstructionLaundryLand Route, Inc.Le Mont PittsburghLiotus Collision CenterLower Cape Canvas & SailLowesMarketing Support NetworkMarriott Pittsburgh City CenterMatthews InternationalMendoza ExpressMileys Truck RentalMineos Pizza Green TreeMorning Glory Inn Murin & MurnNational PolymersNorthwest Savings BankNoss Enterprises, Inc.Olive GardenOmni William Penn HotelPalermo/Kissinger & AssociatesPatrick Pub & GrillePenTrust Real Estate Advisory ServicesPeters PlacePipers PubPittsburgh ImprovePittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh WineryPriority Equipment RentalPuhlman Flower ShopRed Cap CleanersRenaissance Pittsburgh HotelRileys Pour HouseRosebud MiningRothman Gordon, P.C.Ryan Automotive, Inc.Salon Bella MiaSammys PizzeriaScoglios GreentreeShields & BorisSomeone Elses BarStarbucks-Greentree

Starbucks-SouthsideStephen Szabo SalonT. A. Ward Constructors, Inc.Tech Soup Microsoft FulfillmentThe Cheesecake Factory, Inc.The Hillman CompanyThe Mall at RobinsonThe Murus CompanyThe Priory HotelThe ScarehouseThe Kelly Strayhorn TheaterTip to Toe Day SpaTonas GraphicsUgly Dog SaloonUPMC Health PlanWaldron Wealth Management, LPWesBanco Bank, IncWestinghouse Electric Co.Wiggys RestaurantWordWrite Communications, LLCWyndham Grand PittsburghWyndham Pittsburgh University CenterYoungstown Country Club

NoN-PRoFiT

Allens Haunted HayridesAmeriNetAndy Warhol Museum Attack TheaterBethel St. Clair RotaryCarnegie Collier Rotary ClubCarnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Carnegie Performing Arts CenterCarnegie Science Center Castaway ProjectHeinz History CenterLittle Lake Dinner TheatreOncology Nursing SocietyPhipps Conservatory and Botanical GardensPittsburgh Center for the Arts Pittsburgh City TheatrePittsburgh CLOPittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh Musical TheaterPittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Pitt School of Social WorkThe National Aviary Tickets for KidsVenture Outdoors, Inc.WYEP - 91.3FM

FoUNDATioNS

Clapp Charitable and Educational TrustEstelle S. Campbell Charitable FoundationMarc A. Somberg Memorial FundMatthews Educational & Charitable TrustPittsburgh FoundationPNC Charitable TrustPortiuncula FoundationRobert & Mary Weisbrod FoundationHoward H. Morgan Living TrustW.I. Patterson Charitable FundWilliam B. McLaughlin Charitable Trust

SPECiAL GRoUPS

American Eagle EmployeesCommunication Workers of America Local #13550Drowned Hogs - PittsburghDuquesne University VolunteersFed Ex EmployeesNAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter WPAHS Patient Financial Services

CHURCHES

Baldwin United Methodist hurchChartiers Valley United Presbyterian ChurchChurch of the AssumptionCommunity Presbyterian Church of Ben AvonCovenant-Community Presbyterian ChurchMt. Pisgah Presbyterian ChurchSt. Germaines ParishSt. John Capistran Catholic ChurchSt. Louise de Marillac Parish

iNDiviDUALS

Romayne AbbottDonald AdairDiane and Heidie AndersonErin AndersonPeter AndinoKaren Ashby

BUSiNESSES

4MomsAdvanced Auto PartsAgile Business SystemsAlexions Bar & GrillAlligator RecordsAlternative Living SolutionsAmerican Eagle OutfittersAmpD GroupAutomated SolutionsBabb, Inc.Bahama BreezeBig Burrito Restaurant GroupBlind Raccoon RecordsBohem Bistro and BarBricolage Production CompanyBYS YogaCapone and AssociatesCarmellas Plates & PintsCarnegie Coffee CompanyCaruso Hair & EstheticsChilis Restaurant - West MifflinClaudios Pizzeria & RistoranteClimatechCoffee Tree RoastersComDocCourtyard by Marriott Settlers RidgeCourtyard Pittsburgh ShadysideCredit Management CompanyDairy Queen-Noblestown RoadDouble Tree Pittsburgh InternationalDuquesne Light CompanyEggs-R-UsEmbassy Suites PittsburghEvolve Wellness CenterExtrel CMS, LLCFat HeadsFirehouse SubsFirst National BankFlynns Tire & Auto ServiceFrick Art & Historical CenterGallagher Home Health ServicesGreentree Rotary ClubHealth and Harmony MassageHighmark BC/BSHighmark Community AffairsHilton Garden InnHoffman Kane DistributorsHolzer Jesko Quality ExteriorsHoulihans

ThANK you!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

expect to have hope rekindled. expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. ~ sarah Ban Breathnach

All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them. ~ magic Johnson

Dave BabichCarol and Pat BairdJanet BarlettBruce BarnesLinda BarnicottGregg BatkoEric BelsonGertrude BergerPaul BernthalDaniel BerryGeorge and Regina BichAl BollingerCarol BonnerMar BrekovskySusan and Bill BrennanMark and Vicky BrilmyerAmy BrocatoJohn BrooksJonathan BuddDenise and John BukovacHelen CahalaneKim CampbellLindsay CampbellElaine CarfagnaLeo CastagnariLeaette and Greg CavaliereBarbara CebulaMegan ChiconeAlyssa CholodofskyYue ChuLisa CiotolaJames CiottiDiane ClawsonAbby ConcinoJohn and Cindy ConcinoAshley CoreyKen and Dawn CummingsTerrence CummingsJeanine DeBorRegina and Wayne DesbrowMichael DiChiazzaGerry DinnenHarvette DixonJamie DixonKay Downey-ClarkePat DoyneJulie DunayKit DurrettAudrey and Jay DziewatkozkiMatt EdgarBeverly EngleWalter and Kathryn EnickBeth EvronRobert and Penny FalckAlisa FaulkMarilyn Fenati

Linda FisherKristin FloryRay and Maureen FordRuth Ann ForsythWilliam FuredyRobyn Gallimore-JonesTed GartyHollie and Mike GeitnerCarrie GetchellGordon GiffinJerry GilbertBarbara GinsburgAmber GlowarkKelly GoodJudd and Gretchen GordonCheryl and Gene GorskiMiriam GouldSusan GraysonBob and Ruth GreerSavannah and Zachary GriffinKaren GuiducciManjri GuptaKathleen HaleRebecca HallThomas HalleyBob/Tricia HammelHally HanawaltCarl & Jackie HanchakR. Scott HanesMatt HarnettLouann HarrisAutumn HarrisBrian and Elaine HaughinBetty HaughinDonna HeinrichCindy and Donald HenrichBeth HenryCurtis Henry IIIJohn HenslerRoy HerzbachMike HindtMelissa HodgeJim HoisCraig HollandBarry HollandHeidi HollerSharon HollyHal HomlerWinifred HookerSteve HornyakMichael and Laura HowellDon HuberJeff HuppJune IsalyNancy JaeMeghan JarpeJames Jenets

Patty JohnScott JonesAaron JonesWayne JonesNancy JonesRebecca JulianMary and Ted KaczorowskiScott KallickHarvey KallickKevin KaminskiDiane KarczBetty KarleskiRobert KaufmanBernadette KazmarskiSandy KeicherPatricia Ann KellerConnie KennedyAnne KiecAnna Marie KijankaEd and Joann KilpelaDiane KingerRichard T. KnouffMichelle and Bruce KreutzerErin KudrecTeresa KuehlDavid LacknerElizabeth LannarinoMindy Lascheid LewisLauren LavrincShirley/Mike LazorSarah LeechJoanne LetcherMurray LevinLee LewisMartin LibertiniRussell and Shelby LivingstonRonald LivingstonBruce LongneckerAnna LongoRobert LuczakPamela LudinMike LutherJovanna MagersuppePatricia MahofskiGabrielle MarshallBill MastonWilliam MatsonStephen MaxinMichelle McCullySean McDowellPat McDowellRonald McKeeverSusan McMahonNancy McMillanGlen McNally

Joe MelitonRich MeyerDoug MeyerChristopher MeyerSue MilewskiCecilia MillerNathan/Sarah MillerEileen MisselwitzDavid MitchellStacy MoffattDiane MooreKevin MorleyKara MostowyNancy MuellerMadonna MullinElizabeth MulvaneyMari/Patrick MurphyMichael NatelsonJoan NaumannKeith NazakFrank NelsonAndrew NewmanTom NiederbergerNancy NiemczykSybil NudoLeslie OBrienBuck OkornNicholas OlsavskyNatalia OnufreyMary PackerRachael PagoneDoreen PappasMary PattersonDave PaulinaMike PayneBill PedutoMarcie PetkovichJames PetragliaGina and David PferdehirtLaurel PhillipsPatrick PierceAnthony PirolloJohn PitroneSheila PlassmeyerScott PlymptonMary PolanskyMary PopeckAdrian PosteraroKyle PrawdzikJanet RadziewiczBarbara RamseyCathy ReedRon/Joan ReedeBrad RegnerKeith ReichleyMike and Jeanne RieberTina RobareHolly Robinson

Michelle RohmThomas SchaffnitFrank and Sally SabinoGina and Joe SacriponteJoe SaltmarJoyce SandbergChester SandersonBernie SchlifkeSusan SchmidtJim/Carol SchwarzChris SciarrettiPaul ScipioneDonna SedonTim and Tina SenrudEd SheaCandace ShicksNeal ShipleyBob ShureAlice SkirdaH. Melvin and Eloise SmithNate SmithSari SmithAllen SmithBob and Bobbi SnyderMartin SobieralskiAudrey SohierCharlie SpeelmanDebbie SpottsChuck SprousePete SrinivasanRichard StarzMerry and Abbey SteeleKemberly StevensonLouise SussmanJean SwansonJohn SwidorskyAndrew TarnikDavid ThomasMark TitiDianne UnghajerJessie Van SwearingenTheresa VangenewittTammy VenturaJudy VieceliCynthia VolpeJudith WaclawskiJamie WatsonPete WeaverJeffrey WeisbandAndre WeisbrodWendy WentroblePeggy WestbrookRD and Donna WilkesKen WillsDaniel WiseFran WisniewskiKaren Zoller

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Board of Directors Ed Shea, Board President Vice President, Babb, Inc.

Helen Cahalane, Ph. D., Board Vice President Faculty, Pitt School of Social Work

Scott Kallick - Board Secretary President, Continental Laundry Systems

Hollie Geitner, Member Vice President, Wordwrite Communications, LLC

Michael OToole, Member Vice President, Comdoc

Administration Richard T. Knouff, LSW, MSW CEO/Executive Director Jeanne Rieber, LSW, MSW Director of Treatment Services Caroline Getchell, MA Director of Placement Services Kem Stevenson, MSW Director of Transition Services Scott M. Jones, M.Ed. Director of Development Robert Luczak, M.Div. Director of Management Information Services Barbara Ginsburg, MA Resource Development Manager Pam Ludin, CMA Controller

Licenses PA Department of Public Welfare PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations

Affiliations The Outcomes Collaborative PA Neglected and Delingquent Advisory Committee PA Council of Children, Youth and Family Services Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce South Side Chamber of Commerce

Approved Social Work internship Site For: University of Pittsburgh Carlow University Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University

Contact information2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 100Pittsburgh, PA 15205Phone: 412.937.1605Fax 412.937.1236Website: www.circlec.netEmail: info@circlec.net

The official registration and financial information of Circle C Youth and Family Services may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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