We are thrilled to share with you all of the remarkable progress, achievements, and contributions made by our UCP of Central Florida Team this year. As we reflect on our journey, it is with great pride that we take this time to highlight the strides made within our school community. From our first day of school to our success at our faces behind the miracles breakfast.
Within the 2023 Fiscal Year we have accomplished so much. We have celebrated monumental progress in some of our amazing students in academics, physical therapy, and speech therapy. With the help of our students, staff, family, donors, stakeholders, volunteers, and the many people responsible for helping build and expand our UCP Community, we can continue to be the best that we can be.
As we begin another year, we will continue to uphold our commitment to our community by remaining true to our mission of empowering our children to achieve their full potential.
Your continued support and involvement are vital to us as we strive for ongoing improvement and excellence. Thank you for your unwavering support, we cannot make these miracles happen without you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ilene Wilkins President/ Chief Executive Officer
Kimberly Doud UCP Board Chair
OUR MISSION
To empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education, and therapy services in an inclusive environment.
OUR values
ETHICS & INTEGRITY
We are responsible for our clients, their families, our team members, our Board of Directors, and our community at large. We do not take professional or ethical shortcuts. Our interactions with all of our stakeholders must reflect the highest standards we profess.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Our ability to meet our responsibilities to the community depends on being fiscally responsible and efficient. We strive to optimize our operations by “working smarter not harder”
TEAMWORK
We recognize that the ability to excel and meet our clients and community’s needs depends on our ability to foster a diverse team. We strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork; an environment that rewards commitments and performance and is responsive to the needs of our team members.
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
We strive to create a community of learners and we support team members in their growth and development. We provide opportunities to apply new knowledge and strive to utilize best practices at all times
PROGRAMS
EDUCATION
Our Education Program utilizes project-based learning, technology and art integration, and customized instruction. Our instruction is intended to be customized for each student.
UCP of Central Florida has re-imagined the elementary school experience by giving children with and without disabilities the opportunity to learn, grow, and play together at our inclusive campuses. With this re-imagined program we still maintain accountability and are SACS/ COGNIA accredited.
We strive in cultivating a culture that celebrates diversity and empowers children to find their strengths and talents.
SUPPORT THERAPY
Our team of therapists provides individualized Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language Therapy to clients and students from birth to age 21.
Our therapy services are crucial to achieving a child’s optimal functionality according to their abilities.
We provide individualized support services for families navigating some of life’s biggest challenges. We believe that social and emotional health is vital in a child’s development.
Our team of social workers and clinical counselors work with families as they raise their children and create a strong foundation for a brighter future.
BETA TEEN PARENT
CONNECTION PROGRAM TRANSITIONAL LEARNING ACADEMY
UCP’s BETA Teen Parent & Connection Program is a unique program in our community supported by Orange County Public Schools. Adolescent mothers can be faced with the dilemma of raising a family at the expense of their education. The demands of motherhood, and social stigma among peers, make teen moms vulnerable to dropping out of school. Our program provides these young moms a community where they can finish their school education while their babies receive free childcare and developmental screenings all on the same campus.
Mothers also receive counseling services, parenting labs, and, college and career coaching. These services help young mothers transition into motherhood while creating a path to success for themselves and their children.
Our TLA Campus gives young adults with disabilities, delays, and IEP’s a traditional Middle, High School, and Post Graduate experience in an environment that is accessible, and tailored to their abilities.
TLA students have access to a standard Middle/High School Curriculum with customized instruction to fit their abilities and learning styles. We also offer job training, internship opportunities, and life skills for students transitioning into adulthood.
Inclusion
The premise that teaching students of all abilities in the same classroom creates meaningful, academic, social, and emotional growth. Some of the benefits of inclusion are listed below!
Leadership opportunities for students of all abilities based on individual strengths
Real-world model for learning based on collaboration through exchange of knowledge and talents
Cultivates essential interpersonal skills that students can carry into college and career
Celebrates diversity and destigmatizes disabilities
Erik Sand Director of Strategic Partnerships University of Central Florida
Sean Lyles Unboxted, LLC
Didier Menard JACOBS
Michele Morales Cole, Scott, & Kissane, P.A.
Patrick Rauch SchenkelShultz Architecture
Louis Shinaman
Carson Wealth
Katherine Thie
The Walt Disney Company
Will Wellons Wellons Communications
Richard Lall
Universal Studios
The Miracles for Children Society consists of individuals and corporations who have pledged to provide unrestricted gifts to UCP of Central Florida over a five year period. These gifts are used to unlock the potential of thousands of children with and without disabilities each year.
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
$25,000 annually
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits *
Dr. & Mrs. N. Donald Diebel
*Founding members who made commitments during our inaugural year
01/01/02 - 09/31/03
THE MIRACLES FOR CHILDREN SOCIETY
Charles & Jackie Bailes, lifelong friends of UCP of Central Florida
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
$10,000 annually
Breakthru Beverage Florida
Charles & Kim Bailes *
Jess & Betsey Bailes
The Glassman
RA Rogers Construction Company
R.D Michaels, Inc.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Daniel & Terri Thill
ADVOCATES CIRCLE | $1,000 annually
&Barr
Applied Materials Trading
Jessica Behmer
Adam Bojara
Jennifer M. Botting
Paul & Kathy Brown
Maria Caban
John Cash, III
Patrick Cassidy
Castro Realty Group
Chad & Scarlet Chieffallo
Cordova Law Firm
Deep Eddy Vodka
Donna & Michael Darby
Gabe & Rachel DeJesus
Darian Demetri
William & Stacey Demetriades
Joe Derilus
Butch & Kristie Devlin*
John Dimino
Robert & Kristy Dixon
Kimberly Doud
Suzanne Downey
Robert Drane
Brianne Drewry
EGPS
Scott & Jane Gabrielson*
Steve & Kim Garner
Jerry Griffing
Susan Heard
Blair & Sarah Howard
Howard Wholesale
Susan Howells
Infinium Spirits
Randy Jacobs & Bessie Acosta
Lacy & Kade Jansson
Rob & Kristie Johnson
Beat Kahli
PARTNER’S CIRCLE
$5,000 annually
Antonio & Ginger Arias
Bailes Family Foundation
JC Newman Cigar Company
Janet Larue
David Loy
Mackoul Distributors
Pernod Ricard USA
Republic National Distributing Company *
Tom & Debra Tschopp
Rehmann
Kim & Greg Kainz
Christine Kalogris
Ashley & Sean Kelly
KPM Franklin
Doug & Debbie Krenzer
Jack & Cynthia Kuykendall
Dave & Tina Larue
Lawton Brothers
Goose Lopez-Torres
Dr. Minta Lopez-Torres
Wendy Maysonet
Bill & Jennifer McCorey
Nancy Mireles
Chris Morris
Terry Murphy
Yvette Pue
Bill Reuter
Sonia & Julio Robles
Amanda & Matt Rogers
Yosseff Roman
Mary & Patrick Rushin
Erik & Lynn Sand
Andrew & Amy Sellers
Serralles USA
Donald & Siviah Sherman
Lou Shinaman
Tony & Rebecca Sos
Dr. Teresita Sotomayor
Chris Starkey
Alan & Lulie Swan
Dan & Bena Tarczynski
Alex & Vanessa Vinicombe
DZ & Ayana Washington
Brad Wilkins
Dr. Ilene Wilkins *
Support and Revenue $33,298,965 $7,030,452 $6,466,355 $20,465 $1,000,079 - $562,979 $47,253,337
Faces Behind the Miracles Breakfast
UCP’s Miracles Breakfast reached for the stars and showed all of the incredible achievements that happen each and everyday at UCP of Central Florida. OCT 2022
$415,981
376 Raised in multi-year pledges and one-time donations
Attendees
FEB 2023
Morning at the Museum
Morning at the Museum celebrated the UCP BETA Teen Parent Connection Program and was held at the Women’s History & Culture Center. Guests came to learn about the program, listen to inspiring speakers, and take in the exhibit.
YEC
Putt for Brighter Futures
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Putt for Brighter Futures is a funfilled night at Top Golf benefiting UCP, featuring food and fun raffle prizes.
$4,710 Attendees Raised Over
$4,595 37
Raised for support services for the BETA Teen Mothers Guests attended
Night at the Museum
UCP’s Gala was celebrated at a new venue and brought to life a Night at the Museum.
Hosted by Cheryl Hines, Rachael Harris and RJ Mitte, with fantastic performances by UCP’s students, and an enchanting silent auction.
Attendees
818 raised in sponsorships, contributions, & silent auction in the room during the event which helps UCP provide our signature S.E.T of services to our children and families
$728,548
Bid to Give raised
$92,758
MAR 2023
Casino Royale Poker
Poker at the Palace returned after a two-year pause. In addition to Texas Hold ‘Em, guests could try their hand at Black Jack, Roulette, and Craps this year
Sponsor an upcoming event as an individual or corporate partner.
Join Buddy the Bookworm
Join Buddy to inspire a love of reading in our students. Stop by by a classroom for story time!
Join UCP’s YEC
Make connections and an impact while working together to support UCP of Central Florida.
Scan the QR code to make an impact today!
Become a Volunteer Hero
Give some of your time to help in a classroom, the cafeteria, front desk or special event!
Meet the Mission
Tour a campus to see our kids and mission in action!
Leave a Legacy
Include UCP of Central Florida in your will or real estate plan
Since 1955 we have grown from a small program started by a group of parents, to serving students and families in Central Florida at We support students ages
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We have provided Support, Education & Therapy to families for of every dollar goes directly to Programs and services