CDI Annual Report 2018

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2017-18 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gloria Pollack CDI Board Chair Community Relations Consultant, Gelb Enterprises Scott Silverstein Vice-Chair Principal/Founder, Lee & Associates, Inc. Robert Kahn Managing Director, Commercial Banking Group, Union Bank Susan Du Brin Secretary Senior Property Manager and Vice President, Ethan Christopher, LLC

Arlene S. Alpert Community Volunteer Roberto Barragan Principal, Aquaria Funding Solutions Ronald P. Bruno Jr. VP of Mortgage Lending Arlet Hur Senior Vice President, Grandpoint Bank Mark L. Levinson, Esq Mark L. Levinson, Attorney at Law

Christine Molaro Client Family Member Child Development Institute Howard Reinstein, MD Private Practice Pediatrics Francesca Vega Director of Government & Community Relations, California State University Northridge Joan Maltese, PhD President/Chief Executive Director Child Development Institute

2017-18 CDI Board of Directors

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO CDI is committed to supporting children’s growth and development, especially for those who face biological and/or environmental challenges. We recognize that all parents have dreams and for their children, even when facing developmental issues. CDI therapists learn about each child and family while discovering the best support methods and resources. Not a quick fix, it is appreciating small steps that lead to big gains.

This approach also applies to CDI’s organizational development. We don’t expect things to come easily, and we benefit from the support and experience of others. In the past few years we have learned and planned as we move to reach more families – especially those most in need at the earliest stages of development when the impact is greatest.

September 2018, after years of planning, we opened our VIP Clinic on the Providence Tarzana Campus. The CDI/ Providence Task group lead

by Dale Surowitz, Dr. Howie Reinstein, Lee Alpert and community leaders provided their generosity, wisdom and determination which helped us overcome many challenges and setbacks. Our bringing early intervention services to premature, low birth weight, or medically fragile babies is now a reality.

When CDI opened the Early Learning Center in Canoga Park, the Board of Directors believed that this community based and lead model should be replicated in other underserved areas. Reseda was chosen based on need and community interest. The Reseda campus at Vanowen Street and Lindley Avenue is undergoing renovation and will be used for community outreach events throughout 2019, with a grand opening in 2020.

We anticipate doubling our mission reach which is currently over 500 children in intensive therapies and over 5,000 individual children annually visiting the ELC with their families – most visiting multiple times weekly.

Key to the new ELC Reseda Campus success has been Gelb Enterprises’ guiding leadership and support.

Also, the committed students and faculty under the direction of David Boyns from CSUN’s Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing insure outstanding programs and support for children and families visiting the Canoga Park ELC. We have received dedicated commitment from our stakeholders, especially from elected officials such as our strong supporter Councilmember Bob Blumenfield. Many teams and individuals have worked alongside these leaders to further CDI’s mission.

The perseverance of the Board of Directors, with Gloria Pollack and Scott Silverstein at the helm along with CDI Program Directors and talented staff, has enabled CDI to overcome obstacles we’ve faced to expand our mission and reach more children and families. We have grown more resilient and resolved to pursue our dreams. With our community partners we will continue to expand our support to the children and families.

CDI’s growth, like a child’s, didn’t occur overnight or without doubts and fears. With the help of our partners we took risks and persisted. Because of that resolve, we have new centers and programs, and CDI is more resilient, connected to community and positioned sustain future growth. Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Joan Maltese, PhD President & CEO

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“This is an incredible time in our organization’s history.

We have witnessed monumental growth and have expanded swiftly-- while remaining focused on our mission and the core values that keep

OUR MISSION: For over 20 years, the Child Development Institute has served as one of the principle providers of relationship-based early intervention and therapeutic services to children and their families. CDI is also a leading resource on early childhood development and provides professional trainings to schools, teachers, and professional organizations.

us connected to those most vulnerable within

OUR PHILOSOPHY

our community . I feel

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of families felt the services their child received from CDI made a positive difference in their child’s development.

privileged to serve as

Therapists use an integrated

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“whole child” approach guided by research in child

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development, brain science, attachment and learning

Institute and be a

theory. Treatment is individualized for each child and

part of this collective

family. Families are the most important providers of

stewardship.”

loving, caring relationships and the best creators of

Gloria Pollack Child Development Institute Board Chair

safe, nurturing environments that support healthy development. Parents are active participants and collaborators in their child’s treatment.

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OUR SERVICES Assessments & Developmental Screenings

Speech & Language Therapy

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration

Feeding Therapy

Therapeutic Groups

Child & Family Counseling

Developmental Support Services

Professional Training & Advocacy

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CDI EARLY LEARNING CENTERS

Located in Canoga Park and coming soon in Reseda, the ELC is a museumquality, developmentally-appropriate play and learning space.

CDI Early Learning Center promotes healthy development for all young children and provides connection to community resources and opportunities to strengthen families.

7,000

CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES SERVED ANNUALLY AT THE ELC IN CANOGA PARK

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CDI to Open Early Learning Center in Reseda, January 2020 CDI and its partners are coming together to replicate the success of the CDI Early Learning Center in Canoga Park, in another high-need area of the San Fernando Valley – Reseda. The new Center’s play and activity-learning spaces will be designed to promote self-discovery and invite hands-on learning experiences with nature, problem-solving, and sensory exploration.

Young children and their families will have access to an indoor climbing tree, community dining room, teaching kitchen, and outdoor gardens and playground with special adaptive equipment. Throughout, parents will interact with early child development professionals and volunteers who can answer their questions about child development and make connections with other community providers.

We are pleased by the progress and developments of this multi-million dollar capital campaign project, and have received tremendous support from CDI Board Members, community partners and major foundations.

The new Early Learning Center is undergoing renovation in 2018-2019 and is aiming to open in January 2020.

THE NEW CDI PTMC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN TARZANA

CDI Partners with Providence Tarzana Medical Center to Offer Intervention Services to Infants and Young Children Child Development Institute (CDI) has partnered with Providence Tarzana Medical Center (PTMC) to create a new child development center on the PTMC campus.

At the Center, CDI will offer its full slate of early intervention services to infants and young children in our community. A special Vulnerable Infants Program (VIP) for neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit (NICU/PICU) patients will provide support and services that are crucial to neonatal babies and their families as they transition from in-patient to home.

equipment for physical, occupational and feeding therapies and mental health support for parents and families among other services. This collaborative colocation project has evolved from years of discussion, community buy-in and incredible effort from our CDI staff, Board of Directors, leading physicians and generous supporters. We are thrilled to share our expansion with you, knowing that the most vulnerable children will have the services they need to flourish.

Beginning in August 2018, CDI will open its doors to the 4,200-square foot space, located on the ground floor of the Tarzana Garden Plaza at the west end of the PTMC campus. This new Center includes specialized

94%

of families felt CDI was helpful in giving them useful information about how to help their child take care of his/her needs.

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12-Year-Old Collects 1,200 Books to Donate to the ELC Library in Canoga Park After 12-year-old Connor visited the ELC with his mother earlier this year, he noticed that the book shelf looked bare.

“At first Connor wanted to buy the books for the children, but quickly realized the benefit in involving others,” shared his mother, Patty.

Full of excitement, Connor rallied up his 6th grade class and devised a book drive at his school. From the inception of the book drive in February 2018, Connor spent nearly two months arranging and organizing the book drive and collected nearly 1,200 books in a span of four days.

On June 7, 2018, Connor presented 1,200 books to CDI Early Learning Center. “After you help people, you feel accomplished and you want to help more people,” shared Connor. “I can see how one person can truly make a difference. I know how much books meant to me as a kid, and I wanted to share that experience of having books with other kids.”

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CDI FOUNDERS’ LUNCHEON The Child Development Institute was honored to host the first Founders Luncheon at The Restaurant at the Getty Center.

These founding partners were part of a select group of ladies who had a vision over twenty years ago.

MARTINI

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CDI MARTINI MADNESS

Celebrating CDI’s committment to families On Thursday, March 15th, 2018, CDI’s Board of Directors hosted the first event of the New Year with record-breaking attendance and celebrated with our beloved community partners and supporters. Guests enjoyed the Irish Saint Patrick’s Day theme with signature martinis, and sounds inspired by Frank Sinatra. The festive event presented a forum to learn more about CDI’s newest developments and provided an occasion to connect with individuals who are enriching our community. Child Development Institute’s (CDI) Martini Madness brings together leading professionals, local leaders, and community members to honor CDI’s commitment in supporting children and strengthening families to succeed through early learning and early intervention services.

On Tuesday, April 24th, 2018, the Child Development Institute’s leadership team met with our distinct Founders for an afternoon of fellowship and celebration.

CDI remains deeply encouraged by the invaluable dedication of our Founders and looks forward to incorporating this new annual tradition.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

of families felt CDI was helpful in giving them useful information about how to help their child get along with others.

Net Assets

Revenue and Other Supports

Program and Services Grants

Fundraising

Total Revenues

2017-18 2016-17 $3,726,255 $3,416,900 1,160,000 395,500 27,410 24,843 4,913,665 3,837,243

Expenses

Program and Services

Management and Administration

Fundraising

Total Expenses

$3,575,773 $3,186,676 520,965 464,276 105,687 94,187 4,202,425 3,745,139

Total Increase in net Assets Net assets, beginning of year

711,211 92,104 2,136,979 2,044,875

Net assets, end of year $2,848,190

$2,136,979

2017-18 Funding Sources

Regional Center IDP

1,173,689

Grants 1,160.000 LAUSD 955,938 Private Pay

913,389

Regional Center Adaptive Skills

497,397

Fundraising 27,410

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“CDI has changed my family’s life for the better and the impact will stay with my child her whole life. We came to CDI with delays and are leaving with being caught up and aware of what challenges lay ahead.

The staff at CDI have been endlessly patient, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”

- CDI Parent

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DONORS

“We are looking forward to reaching more families who may not be aware that these valuable programs and services exist in their community.”

GOLD The Ahmanson Foundation Windsong Trust

BRONZE California Community Foundation The Green Foundation

COLLEAGUE Grandpoint Bank

ASSOCIATE Susan Du Brin Jeffrey and Barbara Kahn Evelyn Mc Innes Carol Melville Christine and Steve Molaro Providence Health and Services Social Venture Partners The Walt Disney Company Walter Mosher, Jr., Foundation

SUPPORTER Bristol Farms Child Care Resource Center Foudy Insurance Agencies, Inc. Joan Maltese Susan Maltese Providence Tarzana Medical Center Howard Reinstein, MD

FRIENDS 4imprint Alpert Dispute Resolution and Consulting, Inc Ranna Alrabadi Christine Aung Evan and Phyllis Barmache 12

- Dana Kalek, Ed.D., CDI Director of Operations Roberto and Silvia Barragan Tsendayush Bayanbileg Karl Boeckmann Greg & Janine Bonn Burgess Brown Pauline Brownell California State University Northridge, Department Of Theatre Canoga Park Women’s Club CSUN Champions for Change Deborah Cours D’Access Central Clarissa Delin Diana Duval Encino Pediatric Dental Group Zeinab Fawaz Sarita Freedman Eileen Friscia Kristen Fujitaki Jesus Gasaway Gelb Group, A Family Of Companies Virginia Gibbs Faith Golden Gregg Gossett Benjamin Haber Anahit Hovanisyan Mia Howard-Rubinstein Institute For Community Health & Well Being Jeremy Jose Amy Kalajian Rabi and Dana Kalek Masha Katz Kelly Kay Sylvia Lamalfa Alfred Landegger, Esq Alex and Wendy Lara David and Miccaella Ledbetter Patricia Lee Steven & Kelly Lenhert Iliana Lozano Charles Luster

Daniel Maltese Alison Mann Trina Marguerite Rubie Martinez Lanning and Carol Melville James Miller Patrick Montoya Ashley Moshirnia Essie Neff New York Life Insurance Jessica Ng Northeast Valley Corporation Northeast Valley Health Corp-WIC Program Ana Ortega Karmen Ovsepyan Pacifica Senior Living Northridge Vilayvanh Palavivatana Kara Perdenza Alyse Plotkin Gloria Pollack Pulp Art Surfaces Karie and Shane Purcell Mike Ramirez Ron Rauschenberger Nicole Rebibo Daniela Rechtszajd Jess and Virginia Rosenthal Blanca Saffold Shiva Saghezi San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Alejandra Sandoval Brigitta Schindler Ruben Soria Eric Sornborger Eddie & Angela Stanislawski The Office of State Senator Henry Stern Strength United Peeriya Supparkpisut The Berns Team

98%

of families felt their treatment team was useful in helping their child develop and learn.

Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind Star Tomlinson Topanga Productions, Inc. Angela Tran Lynette Vaughn Laura Velazquez Marianna Verkh West Valley Medical Partners Klara Zimmerman

IN-KIND GIFTS Stephanie Almanza Kinda Almukaddem Lee Alpert, Esq. Xochitl Alvizo Audws Arnthorslottir Maria Becerra Maggie Benjamin David Boyns Rosa Bueno California Pizza Kitchen Franco Caputo Cristina Moro Carillo Jill Coth Rita Cox Crunch Fitness Sherijo Damico Hediyeh Darbandy Rachel Dashevsky Jesse DeSanto Andrew and Sarah Dischinger Stacy Dishlip Dixie Canyon Charter School Debra Dominguez Susan Du Brin Susan Fagan Kim Fernandelli Sharilyn Fields Christian and Cassondra Gamero

Melanie Garcia Samantha Garcia Gelb Group A Family Of Companies Rickey Gelb Michael Gesas Brett Gilbert Alicia Gold Linda Guitierrez Catherine Han Lily Hercules Jackie Herrera Jenny Huber Ruth Huschke Vickie Idiaquez Mihaela J Stacy Joo Martha Kaiton Rabi and Dana Kalek Mark Katzman Brett and Beth Kaufman Waleed Khalieque Davida Lampkin-Tydings Stephanie Landau David and Miccaella Ledbetter Mariana Leite Laura Levinsky Lilian Lizarraga Esmeralda Llamos Pearl Lovell Patricia Lyon Tiana Mayne Tiffany Milligan Vasavilatha Modugula Maryam Mohebfar Caleb and Kameron Moody Claudia Moreno Alex and Leah Noble Melanie Norman NPO Solutions Edwin Nunez

We are in tranistion to new donor software. If you see an omission or error regarding your name please contact us at mlumaswright@cdikids.org. We are eager to correct our records and we will make correction in future printings.

Office of Congressman Brad Sherman Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield Office Of Supervisor Sheila Kuehl Karmen Ovsepyan Patrick Owsley Lauren Parr Gloria Pollack Karen Quarterman Maria Rangel Stephanie Rivas Monica Rodas Garcia Ronald Roscoe Thomas and Nicole Rosengren Cheryl Rosenthal Todd Sangsler Basia Schutz Laura Sibilia Scott Silverstein SoccerOne Katherine Soucy Judy Stadt Roberta Suber Maura Swanson Roy Taheri Jennifer Takerani Goldeene Tolentino Gina Treasure Gregory Van Zuyen Aileen Vasquez Bonnie Vasquez Randee Wagner Western Bagel Elaine Woo Skip Wrightson Justine Wu Rebecca X Jonathan Young

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERS

“We are thrilled to have been in such amazing hands for the last 2 years. You are such a special team!”

- CDI Parent CSUN Students United with America’s Tooth Fairy

11:11 Creative Collective

D’Access Central

211 LA

The Disney’s Children’s Center, Inc.

7–Eleven

Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley

Ahmanson Foundation

Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles Valley College Macy’s Magnolia Science Academy Miller CTC National University

Armanino, LLP

E-Sol/Enrichment and Social Opportunities for Life Skills

Neighborhood Partners in Action

California Science Center

El Proyecto Del Barrio

NEW Economics for Women

Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce

Embark Group, Inc.

New York Life Insurance

Encino Chamber of Commerce

Northeast Valley Health Corporation

Canoga Park Elementary School Canoga Park Farmer’s Market Canoga Park High School Canoga Park Neighborhood Council Canoga Park Rotary Club CardeTen Architects Child Care Resource Center

Encino Pediatric Dental Group Family Focus Resource Center First 5 LA Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center Friends of the Family Grandparents as Parents (GAP)

North LA Regional Center Northridge Hospital One Generation Pasadena /Altadena Community Leadership Pierce Community College Providence Health & Services

Councilman Bob Blumenfield

The Gelb Group A Family of Companies

Providence Tarzana Medical Center

Covered California

Green Foundation

Rehab Specialists

CASA LA

Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

Reseda Charter High Schol

Los Angeles County Department of Social Services

Reseda Neighborhood Council

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

San Fernando Valley Community Health Center

Los Angeles Country Supervisor Sheila Kuehl

San Fernando Valley Mental Health, Inc.

LA Partnership for ECE

San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission

Russell Ching, Attorney at Law Crunch Fitness CSUN Theater Department CSUN Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing CSUN Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics

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Reseda Elementary School

95%

of families felt CDI helped their child develop a good relationship with their family.

Senator Henry Stern Senator Fran Pavley SFV Children’s Science Museum SoccerOne Strength United Therapeutic Living Center for the Blind Tierra Del Sol Foundation Tri-Counties Regional Center UCLA UC Santa Barbara University of Phoenix Woodland Hills Campus Valley Cultural Center U.S Congressman Brad Sherman Valley Economic Development Center Valley Nonprofit Resources West Valley Boys and Girls Club Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Wells Fargo Windsong Foundation Weingart Foundation Young Children in Care Task Force

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