2007 ANNUAL REPORT EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISABILITY SERVICES

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O U R S E RV I C E S

Adult Day

Coordinated Life

Senior

Employment/Transition

Independent Living

Individual Living Support

Residential

Supported Living

After-School

Camp

Circle of Friends

Child Development Centers

Family Support

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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure

that all people with disabilities or other special needs

Easter Seals Southern California embark

ed on a process thatdefined how our or

ganization

wants to support people with disabili

ties and other special needs through t

he year 2010. We

looked at where wehave been, where w

e are now, and where we want to be inthe future. Our go al

is to creatively meetnew and emerging

needs in the field of services for people

with disabilities and

their families.

In 2007-08 we began to implement our plan which focuses on:

• Employment. It isclear that unemploym

ent is one the mainbarriers keeping peo

ple with

disabilities from gaining economic and s

ocial independence. We support individu

als to secure

and maintain paidemployment.

• Independent Living. We are working to

support more peopleto realize the dream

of living in

a home of their own. Our efforts encom

pass supporting individuals to move fro

m institutions

to homes in the community, purchasing

property when economically feasible, an

d expanding

our independent living services.

• Increase services for people with autism. The growing n

umber and complexneeds of people

identified on the autism spectrum as well as a major initiati

ve at National EasterSeals has

led us to increase the knowledge and sk

ills of our staff and,in line with our em

ployment goals,

develop school-to-work transition services

for young people afterhigh school.

• Expand child development services.Our Child Developm

ent Centers have earned a reputation

as the provider of choice for families, fu

nders, and the many complex oversight agencies. In

particular we plan toexpand this service

in San Bernardino,an area of great need

for child care

and education.

This is an extremely exciting time forEaster Seals Souther

n California. As welook forward our

path is clearly set tosupport more peopl

e than ever to live, learn, work and play in their communities .

Mark Whitley

Beverlyn Mendez

CEO and President

R E C O G N I T I O N

Easter Seals Southern California earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This is the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization.

Easter Seals Early Head Start Program operated at the Upland Child Development Center earned a perfect federal review covering 1,760 regulations, an exceptional achievement.

Easter Seals was recognized by the State of California for innovative services for participating in the Joint Agency State Council Micro-Enterprise grant project.

Easter Seals Southern California is recognized as a leader in the state for our commitment to supporting adults with disabilities to find work.

E X PA N S I O N

Easter Seals began a new expansion of employment services by helping people with disabilities start their own business.

Residential Services opened its first Sensory Enhanced residence to accommodate three women who cannot see or hear to move from a developmental center into their own home.

Senior Day Services and Orange County Adult Day Services moved into their new permanent location in the city of Brea.

A new Therapeutic Adult Day Service opened in Norwalk. This is the third Therapeutic location in Southern California.

Easter Seals in the Antelope Valley opened a new 10,000 square foot location with a computer lab, resource center, library, and training room.

Easter Seals in the San Fernando Valley opened its new location featuring computer labs and a fully-accessible learning kitchen.

F U N D R A I S I N G

Vons and Pavilions 2007 campaign in support of Easter Seals raised $1 million for our disability services in Southern California.

Easter Seals had great success with Regional Center grants totaling $702,177. The funding will support expansion of vocational services, assist 6 people to move from state developmental centers to community living, and help support young adults transitioning from school to work.

The 18th Annual Safe Halloween Campaign sponsored by Baker’s Drive-Thru raised nearly $300,000. Since 1989 Baker’s Safe Halloween Campaign has raised more than $2 million in support of Easter Seals services. CVS/Pharmacy gives $40,000 All Kids Can grant to the Orange County Region’s Summer Day Camp and

Easter Seals Camp Oakes in Big Bear.

Easter Seals supports individuals to secure and maintain paid employment

and supports people who are interested in operating their own business.

“I used to work for a flower shop. I was a driver. Ever since then I wanted to have my own flower business.” And so began the journey of Tim Lulejian, the owner/operator of Papa Lu’s Flowers—a flower arranging and delivery business. A participant in Easter Seals Redondo Beach Adult Day Service since 2005, Tim always had an interest in flowers. Thanks to Easter Seals’ focus on developing employment opportunities Tim, 48, was paired with a vocational specialist who helped him form a business plan, get a business license and identify his target customers to include small businesses and eateries. They developed a “price-point for purchase” in order to make a profit, determined inventory and advertised to local businesses using a flyer.

It didn’t take long for Tim to get his first regular customer. Hermosa Lock and Key wanted regular flowers for the counter. Next, Bow Wow Boutique ordered flowers for its front customer-service area. Each new customer confirmed that Tim was in the flower business. Today Papa Lu's Flowers has 15 accounts with weekly deliveries. “I like having my own flower business a lot. Easter Seals helped make my dream come true.”

C U S TO M I Z E D E M P LOY M E N T

Easter Seals continues to work to support more people to live in a home of their own.

Our Residential Service supports individuals move from institutions in the community.

Currently we have 6 residences throughout the Los Angeles area

with plans for several more in the near future.

Richard Pfenninger, George Goble, and Scott Furnival have spent the last three years living in their own house on a quiet street in the San Fernando Valley. Each enjoys the privacy of their own rooms, daily activities in the community such as walking, trips to the local coffee shop, movies, listening to music, grocery shopping, museums, trips to the beach and more. All with 24-hour support from trained staff. This was not always the case. Richard lived for 50 years in various institutions, Scott lived in a developmental center for 40 years and the same is true for George. The changes they have undergone as a result of living in a home have been life-altering with each enjoying the peace that comes with freedom of choice.

Easter Seals Supported Living Service helps individuals to

live in their own home. This service varies by individual

need up to intensive 24-hour, 7-day-a-week assistance.

I N C R E A S E I N D E P E N D E N T L I V I N G O P T I O N S

Richard enjoys lunch.

George puts away his laundry.

E X PA N D C H I L D D E V E LO P M E N T S E RV I C E S

Easter Seals Child Development Centers have earned a reputation

as the provider of choice for families. In particular we plan to expand this service

in San Bernardino, an area of great need for child care and education.

Cynthia Brown King noticed that her son Brycin was not very verbal and was developing a little slower that he should. In 2006 at age 3 he was diagnosed as autistic. At the urging of a family friend Cynthia contacted Easter Seals Child Development Center (CDC) in Upland. Easter Seals Child Development Centers serve children from birth to age 5. The CDC’s also support parents through workshops, training programs, disability services, home-based early childhood services and individual consultation. The centers also serve pregnant women.

“Easter Seals gave me a lot of information and resources to help Brycin along at home,” she says. At the CDC staff worked with Brycin to improve his socialization skills and tailored his schedule to fit his needs. Cynthia says the work at home coupled with the preschool services offered at the CDC made significant changes in Brycin. “I noticed that he interacted more with kids his own age; he developed empathy for other children. Plus the other kids were caring and kind to Brycin and all of this helped him to become more comfortable with himself.” These days Brycin has moved on to elementary school. While he will continue to face the challenges posed by

Easter Seals will work to meet the complex needs of people

identified on the autism spectrum through development of a school-to-work

transition service for high school graduates.

When Joshua Escobar, 18, graduated from high school he wasn’t sure what he was going to do next. However after attending a transitional fair where he listened to an Easter Seals job development specialist talk, he knew the job he wanted and that Easter Seals could help. After years of shopping at his local Albertsons that is walking distance from his home, Joshua wanted to work there.

Three weeks later, with the help of Easter Seals Joshua was offered a job as an Albertsons courtesy clerk. His Job Coach Scotti Jo Seuthe says, “It has been fascinating watching Joshua meet the challenge of mastering new skills to gain work experience. He has memorized not only the names, but also the job titles of almost everyone in the store.” As with many young people making the transition from school-to-work, Joshua’s experience has not been without its challenges. Easter Seals Transition Service has been there to support Joshua in his effort to gain independence by earning his own living.

F O U N DAT I O N S A N D G R A N T S

Easter Seals new strategic priorities and project initiatives in several service areas received a

positive reception among foundations, corporate giving communities and the regional centers.

Easter Seals’ Employ-ment Services address the need for traditional and customized employ-ment, and school-to-work transition services for high school students. State and local agencies have demonstrated their support for the expansion of employment and vocational opportunities by creating funds targeting those service areas. Easter Seals’ experi-ence and success in these areas with the Southern Cali-fornia Regional Centers (RC), last year resulted in:

■ _{$75,000 grant from the South Central RC for}

vocational services expansion;

■ _{$41,000 and $36,000 grants for micro-enterprise}

development from San Diego and Orange County RCs respectively;

■ _{$50,000 from North Los Angeles County RC for}

high school transition services.

I N D E P E N D E N T L I V I N G

Easter Seals’ Residential Service offers the opportunity for individu-als who have lived most of their lives in state developmental centers to live in their own homes, usually with two other housemates. Often, for the first time, people live in a home where they are able to make their own decisions. Easter Seals’ experience and success in this area resulted in:

C A M P

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust donated $40,000 to Easter Seals’ weeklong Camp Oakes in the San Bernardino Mountains, and the Orange County Summer Day Camp. The CVS grant provided 80 camperships for children with disabilities who otherwise might not have been able to have the same camp experience as others their age. Local CVS staff volunteers spent a day at both camp sites where they participated in activities with campers, volunteers and staff and had a first hand opportunity to see the impact of their gift to camp services.

A D U LT DAY S E RV I C E S

C O R P O R AT E S P O N S O R S, F O U N DAT I O N S A N D G R A N T S

(September 1, 2006-August 21, 2007)

M A J O R G I F T R E C O G N I T I O N

Chairman’s Roundtable ($1,000,000+) Vons

Edgar Allen Founder’s Society ($100,000+) Baker’s Drive Thru

Century 21 Harbor Regional Center

Leadership Circle ($50,000 - $99,999) South Central Los Angeles Regional Center North Los Angeles County Regional Center

P R E S I D E N T S ’ C O U N C I L R E C O G N I T I O N

Independence ($25,000 - $49,999) CV Kaiser Foundation – San Bernardino

Kaiser Foundation – San Bernardino Regional Center of Orange County

San Diego Regional Center Empowerment ($10,000 - $24,999)

The Bruce Ford Bundy & Anne Smith Bundy Foundation Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Knott’s Berry Farm

Kaiser Permanente Orange County Northwestern Mutual Financial Services

Opportunity ($5,000 - $9,999) Marriott

Mass Mutual Mellon First Business Bank Murtaugh, Myer, Nelson and Treglia The Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris Foundation

Northrop Grumman Corporate Contributions USA Federal Credit Union

Wells Fargo

Dignity ($2,500 - $4,999) 3i Interpreting Allergan Foundation American Business Bank

Beckman Coulter Inc. Dailey & Associates Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Quixtar

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Ability ($1,000 - $2,499) Albert Cutter Memorial Fund Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority

Marsh Insurance Services Nordstrom, Inc.

Northrop Grumman Employees Charity Organization Pfizer Inc.

Pi Kappa Phi/Push America Richard & Elizabeth Steele Fund

P R E S I D E N T S ’ C O U N C I L A N D M A J O R D O N O R S

M A J O R G I F T R E C O G N I T I O N

Chairman’s Roundtable ($1,000,000+) Mort La Kretz

Leadership Circle ($500,000 - $999,999) Rita and Irene Pillion

Edgar Allen Founders Society ($100,000 - $499,999) Cecile Bershad

M.E. and Patricia Buckner Zora and Mabel Clemens

Marianne Dorn Ester Hagberg Nadine G. Hockett Bennie and Paula McNulty Woodrow and Margaret R. Romine

P R E S I D E N T S ’ C O U N C I L R E C O G N I T I O N (September 1, 2006-August 31, 2007) Independence ($25,000+) Doreen Chadbourne Edith Garvey Charley Wise Empowerment ($10,000 - $24,999) James and Brenda Heller

Bambi Holzer Kimberly Michel Friends of Camp Oakes

Opportunity ($5,000 - $9,999) Joel and Sheila Kushell Thomas Cord and Mary McQueen

Tom Schulte

Arthur Southam and Beezie Daly

Dignity ($2,500 - $4,999) Janice Bell

Patrick R. Boyd Hyde Family Foundation

P R E S I D E N T S ’ C O U N C I L A N D M A J O R D O N O R S

Louis L. Borick Foundation Tom and Kim Brickley

Bonita Carr

Cory Craven and Paula Pompa-Craven Mr. and Mrs. Norman Davidson

William R. and Elsie Davis F. Richard and Nancy M. DiGiorgio

Dr. and Mrs. James T. Drace Diane Drolet

Jill Dulich William Fitchen Jeff and Susan Flory Mike and Joanne Flory Estelle Funk Foundation

Kelley M. Gale Greg and Barbara Gianelli

William L. Grossman Ysidra Gutierrez

Leslie A. Hall Noel and Diane T. Hansch

Carlene Holden Jack Hradesky Daniel Huckabay Wayne and Della M. Ivans

Mark Kanoziora Dion Kenney Kathleen Kolenda Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Laase

Betty Barner Letteau Betty White Ludden

Michael and Cherylle Mallinson Holly Marshall Margaret Maw Terry D. McCormick Margaret McKenzie Beverlyn Mendez Mesa Homes Kimberly Mitchell Barbara Nolan Byrne Offutt Dave Parker Brian and Betty Reckard

Lorena E. Roberts Cathy A. Saliba

E.C. Sanborn Jim Sandoval

Sherwood and Mildred Schwartz Mace Siegel

C. Lee and Cynthia Small Ann Snowhook

W. Rod Stern

Tom and Barbara Alexander Stiles June W. Stoner

John Stranger Martin Tachiki

Gordon A. and Nancy Warnock Robert L. Warnock, Jr.

George H. Webster Mark Whaley Linda Whittington Warren A. and Mary E. Widicus

E A S T E R S E A L S S O U T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A

C O M B I N E D S TAT E M E N T O F S U P P O RT, R E V E N U E A N D E X P E N S E F Y E 8 / 3 1 / 0 7

HOW FUNDS ARE SPENT:

Program Services 91%

Fundraising 1%

Management and General Operating Expenses 8%

SUPPORT AND REVENUE:

Support contributions and Special Events $3,671,863

REVENUE:

Fees for Services and Program Grants 30,377,428

Interest and Other Income 34,543

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $34,083,834

EXPENSES:

Program Services

Adult Services 24,561,644

Children's Services 4,285,608

TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES $28,847, 252

Support Services

Management and General 3,098,616

Fundraising 472,293

TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES $3,570,909

TOTAL EXPENSES 32,418,161

F I NA N C I A L S

Management and General Operating Expenses 8%

E A S T E R S E A L S S O U T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A B OA R D

Jill Dulich, Chair

Tom Schulte, First Vice Chair

Kim Michel, Second Vice Chair

David Wolf, Treasurer

W. Rod Stern, Secretary

Varnessa Aaron-Seymour

Gary Heil

Bambi Holzer

Tom Kunz

Mary Platt, Immediate Past Chair

Ann Laferty Snowhook

EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISABILITY SERVICES