Table of Contents Santa Barbara County by Providing Comprehensive, Culturally Competent Services for Children, Adults and Families
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CALM’s mission is to prevent, assess and treat child abuse in Table of Contents Santa Barbara County by providing comprehensive, culturally competent services for children, adults and families. 1 From the Executive Director 3 From the Board President 1236 Chapala Street 4 Statistics Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Revenue & Expenses 2008.2009 P.O. Box 90754 5 Looking Ahead: What’s New at CALM Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0754 6 CALM Clinical Services (805) 965-2376 PHONE (805) 963-6707 FAX 7 CALM Volunteers 8 CALM Staff 9 CALM Auxiliary 10 Design Showcase 13 CALM Family of Support 15 Children’s Legacy Society 16 CALM 2010 Calendar www.calm4kids.org From the Executive Director AS 2009 DRAWS TO A CLOSE, I want to share with you one example of the difference your support of CALM has made to the children of our community. John* is an 11-year-old boy whose father had very proud that he is “graduating” from CALM. been violent with his mother his entire life. This child feels a sense of safety for the first Not surprisingly, John was angry and showed time in his life, and we know from experience aggression at school, often picking fights with that his entire life will be different as a result. Cecilia Rodriguez, MFT bullies and getting suspended. His mother Every day I see children like John whose Executive Director was having difficulty managing his anger and homes are safer and lives are happier because tantrums at home, and often reacted with of the work we do at CALM. Despite the violence. Although she was separated from difficult economic climate, CALM remains John’s father, she continually compared John committed to maintaining the very highest negatively to him. When this young boy came quality and level of service that our children to CALM, he told his therapist, “I have no and families have always received and deserve. 1 friends. No one loves me. I want to die.” Our dedicated staff has implemented programs At CALM, John processed his grief regarding his to address all aspects of child abuse and You are invited father’s absence, and his therapist taught him neglect, and has led the way in breaking down to visit our center! techniques for managing his anxiety and anger. barriers to service in our community. In these If you would like to learn more challenging times, parents are under more John’s mother began to see that her attitude about CALM, please contact pressure than ever -- which means that our was negatively affecting her son’s self-esteem; Monica Intaglietta at (805) 965-2376 community needs CALM more than ever. she became more responsive and committed to or [email protected] improving her parenting skills, learning to praise I would like to thank you, our generous donors, to arrange a tour. her son and support his progress. for your unfailing support. With your help, John has grown in self confidence. He now has CALM looks forward to continuing to provide friends, and even ran for class president. He no outstanding service to the most vulnerable in longer gets in fights at school. Although he is our community. still sad about his father’s absence, he is able to express his feelings in appropriate ways. John is Cecilia Rodriguez, MFT *Client’s name has been changed for confidentiality. In one moment, child abuse changes everything. A child loses their innocence A family falls apart 2 A community is weakened You can help make a difference. 2008-2009 Monte Fligsten Meredith Scott ADVISORY BOARD Silvio Di Loreto Thomas C. Parker TRUSTEES Bridget Foreman Susanne Tobey Ruth W. Ackerman, PhD Jeana Dressel, PhD Joanne Rapp Jim Acos, MBA Alice Gillaroo Ira Weinstein, PhD Steve Barrett, PhD Susan Miles Gulbransen Marshall Rose Alex Altavilla Susan Day Hosea Marcia Wolfe William A. Below, PhD Nancy Harter, Esq Adele Rosen Donna B. Fisher-Yates Toni Kipp, Sheila Zimmerman, MFT Judy Bennett Jane Honikman Maryan S. Schall, PhD Dan Bifano Auxiliary Liaison HONORARY Laura M. Bridley, AICP Shirley Ann Hurley Anne Steiner Nancy Bollay Shannon Miles, LMFT TRUSTEES Daphne Bugental, PhD Irma Jurkowitz Leah Temkin Kevin Bourke George Rasher, MBA Margo Chapman Jeanette Carpenter Lauri Meyn Leighty Gerald Thede, Esq Barbara de L’Arbre Gilbert Reyes, PhD Donna L. Friess, PhD Jane Carlisle, PhD Steve Lyons Harvey Wolf, Esq Rick Erickson Ben Romo Anna M. Kokotovic, PhD William Cirone Joni Meisel From the Board President JUST BEFORE MY SECOND DAUGHTER was born, my wife and I sat down to talk about how our priorities had shifted since having children. We reflected on how scary it was to become first time parents. We realized how lucky we were to have a strong support system, and a solid foundation to provide a happy healthy life for our children, and we also recognized the sad reality that child abuse does exist in Santa Barbara. © We felt the responsibility to get involved and CALM is stronger than ever. Today, due to huge Rich Schuette, CFP make our community a better place for all cuts in government support, more competitive Board President children. We looked around at the many funding sources, and economic challenges faced organizations making a difference in our by our donors, we have had to make tougher community and one stood apart from the rest choices than we could ever imagine. This year, CALM has touched — CALM. our Board of Trustees, with guidance from CALM’s executive staff, agreed to keep 100% thousands of lives in CALM has touched thousands of lives in a 3 of our programs fully funded, even though a positive way. positive way. The things we do every day make it meant sacrifices by all. It is thanks to the a difference in children’s lives forever. CALM support of each of you that we have been able helps repair and piece lives back together after to stand strong and to reach these children abuse and neglect has occurred, but it’s the and families that need our help, our comfort, programs and services CALM does before the and our “home.” abuse ever begins that makes an even greater impact. Claire Miles had a vision of a world As the year draws to a close, please join me that was free from child abuse. Every day for in digging a little deeper. Every dollar we the past 40 years, CALM’s staff, board members, receive goes directly to funding programs auxiliary, generous donors, friends and family that desperately need extra support this year. of supporters take steps to make that dream a Together, we can help the children of Santa reality. Providing parents with the necessary Barbara County grow and carry the next tools and working with these families to prevent generation into the future. Founder Claire Miles abuse before it ever starts are the goals we work © Thank you for helping CALM to make a President Rich Schuette, CFP towards and are committed to every day. difference. Vice President Patricia Durham Even as CALM faces financial challenges in Financial Vice Pres. Bridget Foreman, CPA this challenging economic climate, I see the dedication of those who continue to work Secretary Eric Friedman tirelessly to fulfill our mission, and for that, Rich Schuette CALM Annual Report 2008.2009 2008.2009 Operating Revenue & Expenses IN 2008-2009, CALM: Total Revenue • Served 1,322 clients $2,676,332 • Provided 12,156 hours of treatment (Including Campaign Gifts and Pledges) • Conducted 162 forensic interviews to assess child sexual abuse Unrestricted Private Private Foundation • Presented 269 child abuse Donations $214,477 Grants $572,366 prevention workshops State and Federal 8% 21% • Reached 6,973 individuals in Contracts $197,689 7% Client Fees, Program Fees, local schools and community 3% Client Insurance $102,296 CALM Auxiliary 4% organizations Donations 1% Other Income, $90,277 Lease $19,647 CALM’S CURRENT CLIENTS BREAKDOWN BY PROGRAM 20% are adults receiving treatment 55% to prevent further abuse 4 Local Government Contracts $1,479,580 22% are children and teens who have witnessed domestic violence in the home, receiving treatment along with the battered parent 36% are parents learning prevention Total Expenses skills who are at risk of abusing or $ 3 ,762,711 neglecting their children 22% are children under 18 who are in therapy to recover from one or more CALM Endowment types of abuse Net Investment Loss Program Related $269,639 TYPES OF ABUSE IN 7% SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Expenses 85% $3,180,606 Neglect: 56% 8% Development Related Substantial Risk/Parental Expenses Substance Abuse: 17% $312,466 Physical: 11% Emotional: 8% Sexual: 8% CALM Annual Report 2008.2009 Looking Ahead: What’s New at CALM CALM ComeS to CarpInterIA The goal is to implement a broad collaborative CALM is pleased to be one of the lead system of care that provides a full range agencies of the Carpinteria Family Resource of health and wellness promotion services Center (FRC), a nonprofit initiative for children and families, and increases that provides a comprehensive, integrated accessibility for the underserved population. network of community-based services and The FRC is a joint venture of the Carpinteria programs to strengthen families and support Unified School District, the James S. Bower children. Carpinteria has been identified as Foundation, the Hutton Foundation, the an underserved community with high risk Orfalea Foundations, the Carpinteria Education factors. With a population just over 14,000, Foundation, First 5 of Santa Barbara County, approximately 10.4% live below the poverty and other nonprofit agencies. level. Santa Barbara County Public Health CALM KUdoS CALM & Storyteller estimates that 80% of the kindergartners are Jose Moctezuma of the Great Beginnings CollaboratION ContINUES uninsured, and County Alcohol, Drug, and Program was selected to become a trainer Storyteller teachers are faced with the vital Mental Health Services identifies Carpinteria as and provider for Abriendo Puertas (Opening role of teaching at-risk and homeless children, an area of critical need.