St. Francis Children’s Center 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

ST. FRANCIS CHILDREN’S CENTER 6700 N. Port Washington Road , WI 53217 Phone: (414) 351-0450 Fax: (414) 351-8845 www.sfcckids.org A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

Laughter. Play. Discovery. Friendship. This In 2016, we served hundreds of young is the important work of childhood, and it is people through Early Intervention/Birth to what we specialize in at St. Francis Children’s Three services, Early Childhood Education, Center. Through experiential, hands-on Children’s Long Term Support, and Therapy learning opportunities, we help all children Services. In addition, we opened our new become curious and courageous explorers. Family Activity Center, which provided an array of education, advocacy, and play-based Since 1968, St. Francis Children’s Center programs for families throughout the Greater has been educating children with special Milwaukee area. We are proud to be a trusted needs and helping them reach their greatest resource where families can turn for support potential. At the center of all we do, is a deep and encouragement. commitment to inclusion. In our programs, children with special needs and those who Thank you for supporting our mission. It are typically developing build friendships that has been an honor to serve so many young focus on similarities, while also celebrating people in our community, and we look differences. Learning side-by-side, all forward to another year of achievement. children develop compassion, empathy, and teamwork. These life skills are exceedingly important in our global society.

OUR MISSION is to serve and educate children with special needs in inclusive environments enabling them to reach their greatest potential.

Kelly Miller Mara Duckens President Executive Director Board of Directors 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - Kelly Miller Dr. Adam King Scribner, Cohen & Co., S.C. Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital System Vice President - David Dorgan Joshua Levy Rockwell Automation Husch Blackwell Treasurer - Michael Schueller Jennifer Mims-Howell Wells Capital Management, Inc. Milwaukee Public Schools Secretary - Marguerite Hammes David Patzer Community Volunteer Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. Matt DeChamps Patty Roberts Deloitte Rockwell Automation Gregg George Matthew Schulz Crescent Grove Advisors, LLC US Bank John Halpin Kim Wengler-Purin Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC Deloitte Esther Ezekiel Inyang PNC Bank

2 2016 YEAR IN REVIEW

797 children served 45% 16% 39% Early Childhood Children’s Long-Term Education Program Support Program Early Intervention/ Birth to Three Program

8% 8% of the children served 9% Milwaukee County 47% from Milwaukee County were living at or below 83% Ozaukee County the poverty level 83% Washington County COUNTIES SERVED COUNTIES

of the children served had of the children served WHO WE ARE 86% special needs 46% identifi ed as minorities St. Francis Children’s Center grew out of a their families each year from the Greater gathering at Nicolet High School in 1968, Milwaukee area. where parents met to discuss educational options for their children with special Throughout all our programs, we focus on needs. the whole child, taking into account all the factors that infl uence development, and we 16,395 hours of speech, occupational and physical therapies were provided Our founders, Eli Tash and Sister Joanne coach family members and caregivers on Marie Kliebhan, were part of that meeting. how to best support the important steps They believed that the earlier children their children are taking. with disabilities and their families received supportive services, the more opportunities There have been many changes over the there would be for them to thrive. The past 49 years. As the needs of families in 7,379 hours 5,502 hours 3,514 hours following year, we held our fi rst class our community have changed, we’ve grown SPEECH OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL for seven children in a donated space at and adapted. Congregation Sinai. Today, although we’re not the same Since then, we’ve helped more than 31,000 organization Sister Joanne Marie and Eli THERAPY SERVICES THERAPY children reach their full potential. Today, Tash started, we never stray from their hours of psychological services provided to 285 children we provide education, therapy, and core philosophy: “All children can learn if 2,280 family support to nearly 800 children and we can learn how to teach them.”

4 at St.FrancisChildren’s Center.” “We loveourspeech therapistsandtheservice andattentiontodetail we’ve experienced work. education, training, counselingandsocial occupational therapy, psychology,family special education,speech,physical and reach thosegoals.Servicescan include develop aserviceplantohelp thechild child’s developmentalgoalsand then with eachchild’sfamilytodetermine the therapists andservicecoordinators work Our teamofspecialeducation teachers, developmental delayorspecial needs. three whohavebeendiagnosed witha services tochildrenunderthe age of education, pediatrictherapyand support Human Services(DHHS),provides special County DepartmentofHealth and Program, contractedthrough Milwaukee Our EarlyIntervention/BirthtoThree EARLY INTERVENTION/BIRTH TO THREE - Parent of achildenrolled inourEarlyIntervention/Birth to ThreeProgram understanding thephysicaland socialworlds. reasoning, remembering,problem-solving and Knowledge andSkillswhichincludes thinking, functioning intheareaofAcquiring andUsing and usingtools(forks,pencils, etc). (showing hunger,dressing,feeding, toileting) which includestakingcareofbasic needs functioning intheareaofAppropriate Actions 78% 89% 91% OUTCOMES adults andother childrenandfollowingrules. Emotional Skills whichincludesrelatingwith of functioningintheareaPositive Social- ofchildrenmadeprogressintheir levelof ofchildrenmadeprogressintheir level ofchildrenmadeprogressintheir levelof

Fold Line For Position Only of staffwithmychild.” “My child’sspecialneedsaresofullyaddressed.Iamcomfortable withtheinteractions strong educationalfoundation. and otherareasessentialinbuildinga as wellskillsinearlyliteracy,pre-math emotional, academicandphysicalgrowth, all areasofdevelopmentincludingsocial- Our caringstaffhelpstofostergrowthin experiences. same earlyeducationopportunitiesand of allbackgroundsandabilitieshavethe play together.Thisensuresthatchildren without specialneedsgrow,learnand inclusive, whichmeanschildrenwithand Kindergarten. Ourclassroomsarefully to childrenfromsixweeksoldthrough provides individualizedcareandeducation Our EarlyChildhoodEducationProgram EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - ParentofachildenrolledinourEarlyChildhoodEducationProgram and languagedevelopment Early LearningAccomplishmentPro 2015 throughNovember2016utilizingthe Based oncomparisontestingfromNovember development 12.7 12.8 12.9 13.1 OUTCOMES skills forthetotalpopulationofstudents motor development Learning AccomplishmentPro monthswastheaveragegaininself-help monthswastheaveragegainincognitive monthswastheaveragegaininspeech monthswastheaveragegainin fi le 3. fi le andthe fi ne 6 best enhancetheir child’sdevelopment. to arearesources andservicesthatwill greatest needs so theycanbeconnected family todetermine theirchild’sgoalsand staff worksinclosepartnership witheach safety, functioningandquality oflife.Our that willimproveeachchild’shealth, coordination ofabroadrange ofservices from withintheirownhomesthrough the meet thespecialneedsoftheir children Our staffworkstoempowerfamilies to therapy services. receiving intensiveorongoing in-home severe long-termimpairments whoare through highschool,withautism orother coordination forchildren,ages three Wisconsin, providessupportand service Milwaukee CountyDHHSandthe Stateof Program, offeredincollaborationwith Our Children’sLong-TermSupport(CLTS) understanding andservicesthatareunique andspeci “My servicecoordinator hasassistedmyfamily byprovidingsupport,problem solving, CHILDREN’S LONG-TERMSUPPORT - Parent of achildenrolled inourChildren’s Long-TermSupport Program unique needs. an understandingoftheirchild’s andfamily’s understands, haslistenedtoand demonstrated resources tohelp meettheirchild’sneeds. links theirchildandfamilytoservices and 90% 98% 100% 100% OUTCOMES questions andvoiceconcerns. provides themwithopportunities toask the developmentoftheirchild’s serviceplan. has involvedandincludedthem asapartnerin offamiliesfeeltheirservicecoordinator offamiliesfeeltheirservicecoordinator offamiliesfeeltheirservicecoordinator offamiliesfeeltheirservicecoordinator fi c tomyson.”

Fold Line For Position Only and focusinnaturalenvironments. developmentally appropriatetherapeutic techniquesandactivitiesthatkeepthechild’sinterest therapists takeintoconsideration theuniqueandindividualizedneedsofchildren,creating speech, physicalandoccupational therapistsbasedatSt.FrancisChildren’sCenter.Our We partnerwithColumbiaSt. Mary’s PediatricTherapyProgramtohavelicensedandcerti their joysandconcernsabouthavingasiblingwithspecialneeds withotherkidsjustlikethem. games, specialguestsandmore.It’salsoano-judgmentzone wheresiblingscanopenlydiscuss sisters theopportunitytomeetothersiblingsinafunandkid-friendly setting,withactivities, program forbrothersandsistersofchildrenwithspecialneeds. Sibshopsofferbrothersand Since opening,wehaveexpandedtheprogramofferingsand nowofferSibshops,anexciting guardians itisaplacetogainsupportandresources network withothers. For children,itisasafe,inclusivespacetoplaywithothersand learn,andforparents The FACprovidesfreeprogrammingandeventsforfamilies withchildrenspecialneeds. In September2016,weheldtheGrandOpeningforournew Family ActivityCenter(FAC). sessions. services inindividual, familyand/orgroup development. Dr. Clarkalsoprovidesdirect fuller understanding ofthechildrenandtheir comprehensive approachallowsustogaina during theirtypical classroomactivities.This embedded inour classroomstoobservechildren graduate-level practicumstudents whoare emotional issues.Wealsoutilize Dr.Clark’s basis regardingchildren’sdevelopmental and consultations toourteachingstaff onaweekly psychologist, Dr.RickClark,who provides We alsohaveanon-sitelicensed child FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER THERAPY SERVICES fi ed 8 St. FrancisChildren’s Centerat6700NorthPort WashingtonRoad,Milwaukee. RitzHolman CPA’s. Foramorecompletepicture ofour The OPERATING EXPENSES OPERATING INCOME AND SUPPORT otiuin pca vns $375,478 Total Investment Revenue Other $3,542,991 Contributions &SpecialEvents Income Tuition $1,270,220 Revenue Government $41,757 $646,791 Contracts $1,208,745 aaeet&Spotn evcs $393,565 Fundraising Management &SupportingServices Program $175,470 Services $2,530,658 hnei e ses $443,298 Change inNet Assets Total Expenses $3,099,693 fi nancial statements ofSt.FrancisChildren’sCenter areauditedbytheaccounting FINANCIALS FROM fi nancials, visitwww.sfcckids.org or 2016 fi rm of

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Service ClubofMilwaukee John andKimSchlifske Rockwell Automation Foundation Agustin A.Ramirez,Jr.Family Jane BradleyPettitFoundation Northwestern MutualFoundation John &EvelynMonahanTrust MGIC Ladish CompanyFoundation Ted andMaryKellner CharitableFund The NannetteM.Gardetto Dave andAndreaDorgan CommunityFoundation CT CharitableFundoftheJewish Chinook CharitableTrust Stephen andShelaghRoell Jack andPattiMcKeithan Herb KohlPhilanthropies Fund JoanneMarieKliebhanEndowment St.FrancisChildren’sCenter/Sr. Greater MilwaukeeFoundation’s Greater MilwaukeeFoundation Ralph EvinrudeFoundation,Inc. $10,000-$19,999 WaukeshaCountyDonorChoice United WayofGreaterMilwaukee& $20,000+ $2,500-$4,999 $5,000-$9,999 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT $1,500-$2,499 $1,000-$1,499 Rick and Randie Clark Bill andGeriCannon Brewers Community Foundation Milwaukee Boys &GirlsClubs of Greater Michael andAlejandra Barry Mickey andMaryAnn Armour Arcataur CapitalManagement Anonymous Wells FargoGreaterMilwaukee Vizance Inc Vilter Foundation Mike andJudyVanHandel Mike andAnnSchueller Brad andHollySchlossmann Patty andRichRoberts Randy andCatheyRalph PPC Foundation Tom andJeannePalmisano August G.MuellerTrust Landmark CreditUnion John andCaseyKulka REALTORSYouthFoundation Greater MilwaukeeAssociationof Girl ScoutsofWisconsinSoutheast Generation GrowthCapital,Inc. Jim andKayFleming Lee andMaryFiegel Everett SmithGroup Thomas andLisaBolger U.S. Bank,NA WaukeshaCounty United WayofGreaterMilwaukeeand Jim andMaryScott Matt Schulz Rockwell AutomationFoundation Greg andTamiO’Brien Milwaukee ElksLodge#46 Marquette University Marcus HotelsandResorts Joe andLauraMantoan ManpowerGroup, Inc. Lubar &Co.InvestmentBankers Johnson Controls,Inc. 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Kara Petersen Charles and Donna Kison Peter and Joan Bruce James and Amy Phillips Charles and Sarah Koehn Mary Beth and David Burpee Bruce and Candy Pindyck Alex Lackore Steve and Sue Chevalier Dave Possin Steven Lee Jacob Clendenon and Marilyn Moretti Tom and Suzanne Quinlan Kristine Lengling Robert and Colleen Cowen Dale Schmidt and Ellen Zielinski Charles and JoAnn Lens Adele and Mike Eklund Schmidt Le Roy and Anne Lutz GE Healthcare Thelma Sias Cecilia Macazana Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Peggy Stieger Sharon Madsen Lawlis Family Fund Nic and Sally Wahl Don and Ellie Massa Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary Kay Meyer-McAleese Frank & Elsa Sterner Family Fund David and Sarah Milia Kerrie Hoffman Beth Milisauskas Joe and Ann Kearney $100-$249 Ronald D. Miller and Susan Angel Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Albert Ronald and Bernice Anzia Miller Donor Advised Fund of the Meyer Council #6646 Terron Baker and Tiffany Jones Jewish Community Foundation Doug and Carol Kracht Dan Baldwin Jennifer Mims-Howell and Sarah Bentley Susan Hoaglund Laura Schuett Lady Elks Club Molly and Kendall Banaszynski Steven Howell Kristin and Brian Blasczyk Audra Johnson Marianne Schulz Jack McGinnis Jean Bauman Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney Pablo Bozovich and Cecilia Moretti Shabnam Khan and Ali Yar Khan Linda and Michael Schuster John and Linda Mellowes Bill and Debbie Berg Alan and Sandra Murphy Brian and Janet Braun Jill Kohli Richard and Michele Seesel Antoinette Mensah Kelsey Brenn Chris and Noyes John and Marjorie Burr Leroy and Marie Konrath Gloria Shire Joe and Sarah Rock Jenice and Daniel Burrell Doug Patch Mary Buscher Lynn Lieber Robert and Carol Sitzberger Will and Sarah Slaughter Presley Carlyle and Jan Raymond and Judith Pfarr Brian Carpenter Sari E. 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Harriet Steinberg Tim and Lisa Eastman Randy and Judy Nelson Paul Tilleman and Sarah Duffy David Feldmeier and Dave and Irina Strande General Mills Box Tops for Education Bettie Petersen-Dicks Jane Trenchard Backes $250-$499 Lisa Milisauskas-Feldmeier Ed and Carol Sullivan Allen Giuffre Patsy Peterson Truist Connect Allstate Giving Campaign Tim and Kathie Fetherston Harvey and Judy Thelen Marilyn Green Matthew Price and Mindy Lubar-Price Anthony Umlauf Steve and Barbara Becker Corinne Flahive United Way Combined Federal Penny Gutekunst Joseph Puccinelli JoAnne Wenke Alexander and Danielle Beer Campaign Georgene Harer and Clayton Siegl Patrick and Noreen Regan Molly Wohlfeil Dave and Christa Beres Eileen Walter Lawrence and Holly Haskin Amy Santilli Steve and Carol Wolf Carmen and Joe Berte Jeff and Sharon Weissenburger Thomas and Nancy Haupt Hollis and Jim Sarandos Kevin and Vicki Yurske Christy Brown Wipfl i LLP Richard Buchband Terrance and Marilyn Wolfe Anne Butrym Craig and Celeste Zaffrann Travis and Cori DeLucenay Eric Eisenhart Joe and Michele Ellner Rose Mary Francis $1-$99 We make every effort to ensure that this list of generous supporters is accurate. If you believe we’ve Larry Frazin and Jayne Jeffery Hussain and Sukinah Altammar made an error, please contact Tara Clark at 414-351-0450 or [email protected]. Brian Gilpin Amazon Smile 12 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS

23RD ANNUAL WINE, BEER AND CHOCOLATE TASTING

On Friday, March 18, we hosted our 23rd We’d like to extend a special thank you to annual Wine, Beer and Chocolate Tasting our event co-chairs, Dr. Adam and Lindsey presented by Rockwell Automation in King, along with our planning committee partnership with Rockwell Automation members Holly Roge and Cori DeLucenay. Employees & SFCC Board Members Dave Dorgan and Patty Roberts. The event, held at our Center, offered a fun evening fi lled with a huge variety of fi ne wines, craft beer and gourmet chocolates. The event also featured delicious hors d’oeuvres, a large silent auction, exciting raffl e prizes, live music and more. New this year was our fi rst ever live auction with TMJ4’s Scott Steele as our auctioneer.

Thanks to our attendees, sponsors, donors Award recipients Christy Brown, and volunteers, the event raised over and Mary Lou Young $60,000 - the highest in the 23-year history of the event! All of the event proceeds were used to support the special education, therapy and support services that we provide children in our community. 2016 LEADING LIGHTS AWARDS BANQUET

On Tuesday, October 25, St. Francis Wes Edens, & , Children’s Center held its 2016 Leading Primary Owners of the Milwaukee Bucks Lights Awards Banquet honoring fi ve COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD exceptional community leaders for the important work they do in our community. Christy L. Brown, JD, CEO of Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Thanks to the incredible leadership of CHILDREN’S SERVICE AWARD our event co-chairs, Thelma A. Sias, Vice President - Local Affairs for We Energies, Event highlights included an enthusiastic 2015and Co-Chairs, David Gay Anne, ManagingZizzo & Greg Partner/ Marcus performance of Bobby Darin’s hit Milwaukee Offi ce of EY, the event was a “Splish Splash,” courtesy of our talented huge success! With the support of generous Kindergarten students. Accompanying them sponsors and donors, we raised over on piano was child psychologist, Dr. Rick $160,000 for our programs and services. Clark.

This year’s event honored: The event was generously sponsored by Philanthropies and Steve & Mary Lou Young, President and CEO of Shelagh Roell, to whom we would like to United Way of Greater Milwaukee and extend our most sincere thanks. Waukesha County HUMANITARIAN AWARD

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