Annual Report: program yearly review 2018

HEALTHYFAMILIES 2018 Annual Report

Topeka, Kan. -Aug. 2018- KCSL’s Healthy Families Shawnee County held a Family Time event for parents to get photos taken with their kids for free. Alex Skorija with Advisors Excel donated his time and talent to capture memorable pictures for our families.

OUR MISSION: to protect and promote the well-being of children

ABOUT KCSL

Celebrating 125 years

7,022 home visits

554

10

PROGRAMS

families

SERVED QUALITY ASSURANCE ADMINISTRATION & OVERSIGHT

MULTI-SITE SYSTEM

In 2018, Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) celebrated 125 years of service protecting and promoting the well-being of children. We chose “Ordinary Miracles with Extraordinary Outcomes” as the theme for our 2018 celebrations representing the legacy of our dedicated work throughout the years that has lead to extraordinary successes for children and families in Kansas.

HEALTHY FAMILIES KANSAS Healthy Families Kansas (HFK) is multi-site system of Healthy Families America (HFA) operated by KCSL. HFA is a voluntary, evidence-based home visiting model rooted in the belief that early, nurturing relationships are the foundation for life-long healthy development. Families are paired with trained home visitors who provide relationship-based services designed to promote positive parent-child relationships and heathy attachment. Services are strengths-based, family-centered, culturally sensitive and reflective.

HFA launched in 1992 as the signature model of Prevent Child Abuse America. The first program in Kansas was started by KCSL and began serving families in Hutchinson in 1996. Today, there are 10 KCSL programs in Kansas serving 23 counties. There are more than 600 affiliated HFA program sites through the country.

Research has shown that HFA helps parents and children by:

of HFA

TRAINING

since 2017 Reduced child maltreatment

Improved child health, including increased birth weight

Improved parent-child interaction

Improved school readiness & adjustment in 1st grade

Improved family self-sufficiency

Improved coordination of services and referrals

DATA COLLECTION & EVALUATION

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

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WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY...

"My worker is amazing. I appreciate her support. She is so nice and caring and I love the way she treats my son. I appreciate when she brings activities to entertain my son. The quality of my life has improved thanks to the information she provides. Thank you!"

"The program is very wonderful.

I would highly recommend for all families, especially new parents."

"Awesome program. Thank you for all the help and support."

"I really love the communication between our home visitor and our family. We have enjoyed the time we spent doing activities we’ve learned from our worker."

"I really like that the program helps my kids develop more and learn new things."

"I absolutely love (my worker). She listens to me and is empathetic. With my son, she is sweet, playful and engaged. The information she provides is timely and very useful. Because of her, I am a better mom. Thank you so much for all the help and support."

It starts with one. Then it grows.

Ordinary miracles with EXTRAORDINARY OUTCOMES

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SERVICE AREA

By County

KCSL added two new Healthy Families programs in 2018 (Great Bend and Newton) bringing the total number to 10. Our programs and service areas are:

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EMPORIA Service Area: Lyon, Chase & Greenwood Counties

NEWTON Service Area: Harvey, Marion, McPherson & Northern Butler Counties

GREAT BEND Service Area: Barton, Rice & Stafford Counties

PITTSBURG Service Area: Crawford, Cherokee & Bourbon Counties

HUTCHINSON Service Area: Reno County

TOPEKA Service Area: Shawnee County

INDEPENDENCE Service Area: Montgomery, Labette & Neosho Counties

WICHITA Service Area: Sedgwick & Southern Butler Counties

JOHNSON (OVERLAND PARK) Service Area: Johnson & Miami Counties

WYANDOTTE (OVERLAND PARK) Service Area: Wyandotte & Leavenworth Counties

2018 FAMILIES SERVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES SERVED OUT OF EACH SERVICE LOCATION:

EMPORIA

GREAT BEND

HUTCHINSON

INDEPENDENCE

JOHNSON

(Overland Park)

NEWTON

PITTSBURG

WYANDOTTE (Overland Park)

TOPEKA

GREAT BEND 3520 Lakin Ave, Suite 107 (620) 603-8442

INDEPENDENCE 201 N Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 307 (877) 530-5275

EXTRAORDINARY OUTCOMES FOR OUR CHILDREN & FAMILIES:

95%

82%

71%

of children received a child development screen

of mothers screened for depression prenatally or within 3 months of birth

of parents demonstrated support of their child’s learning & development

72%

91%

81%

of parents demonstrated responsive & accepting behaviors with their child

of children had a medical home

of children were up to date with immunizations at age 2

of children were not placed in out-of-home placement due to abuse or neglect

EMPORIA 215 W 6th, Suite 209 (620) 340-0408

HUTCHINSON 129 W 2nd Ave, Suite E (620) 664-5000

WICHITA

97%

LOCATIONS

NEWTON 215 S Pine St, Suite 314 (316) 333-1888 OVERLAND PARK 6025 Metcalf Lane, Suite 300 (913) 371-2220 PITTSBURG 100 S Broadway St, Suite 201 (620) 875-0078 TOPEKA 3545 SW 5th (785) 274-3100 WICHITA 1365 N Custer (316) 942-4261 5

SUCCESS STORY

Meet Araceli, Julio & Yaiden Although many 15-year-old girls feel like adults, most are enjoying their early teens adjusting to high school, spending time with friends and possibly dating. Araceli, however, had much more on her mind at this age. She was preparing to raise a child with her boyfriend, Julio.

“We felt very scared when we found out I was pregnant,” Araceli said. “We were shocked but once we saw the ultrasound, we got really excited.”

In the beginning, Araceli and Julio had very little support. They immediately started searching for local resources in Emporia to help them on their new journey of parenthood. When the couple learned about KCSL’s Healthy Families, they enrolled.

“Since I got pregnant at a young age, I had no clue what was coming,” Araceli said. “I didn’t know the basics of how to care for my own child.”

Although she admits Healthy Families has helped her family, Araceli still had her struggles. After giving birth to her son, Yaiden, she felt unmotivated and didn’t attend school for a few months. Lisa Harder, KCSL family engagement coordinator for Healthy Families and Araceli’s home visitor at the time, along with Julio and Araceli’s family encouraged her to continue high school. Eventually, Araceli decided to persist in her schooling and even graduated with her class in 2017.

and education and have been very successful with the program,” Harder said. “They are self-sufficient and excellent advocates for themselves and Yaiden.”

In March, Araceli, Julio and Yaiden were featured on WIBW-TV for a story highlighting two KCSL families who are outstanding examples of Healthy Families participants.

“It was exciting, sharing our story and being recognized as a successful family,” Araceli said.

As for the future, Araceli has applied to attend Emporia State University in the fall to pursue a nursing degree, and Julio has dreams of starting his own business one day. The couple also has plans to marry and is optimistic about Yaiden starting school soon. All three are set to graduate from the Healthy Families program later this year.

“I just want a happy life,” Araceli said.

“KCSL has taught me how to succeed and not give up,” Araceli said. “They give you a lot of opportunities and support. If you need help, they’re there for you.”

Now, Araceli and Julio live in their own home and feel confident in their abilities. Yaiden, now 2 years old, is ahead in his development, Julio works fulltime as a carpenter and Araceli stays at home to take care of their son.

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Emporia, Kan. -February 2018- Araceli and Julio enjoy an evening together with their son Yaiden (center) during a Family Time event. KCSL’s Healthy Families host several gatherings throughout the year to bring program families together and promote quality bonding and attachment activities.

2018 FINANCIAL REPORT Healthy Families Kansas

Private Funds $427,548

United Way $122,227

Kansas Children’s Cabinet & Trust Fund $460,938

MIECHV $600,413

TANF $2,535,529

Medicaid Administrative Match $641,989

TOTAL REVENUE...........................................................................................$4,788,644

Total Program Expense..........................................................................$4,113,383

Total Indirect Expense..............................................................................$617,983

Change in net assets..................................................................................$57,278

Our services and advocacy efforts focus on PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES and EMPOWERING PARENTS & YOUTH.

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Kansas Children’s Service League is the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents, a Kansas multi-site system of Healthy Families America and a member of the United Way.

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