‘It has been amazing’ KennethKenneth KauffmanKauffman || photophotos Early Intervention lays groundwork for later success In the front room of Zulaika’s home, Early Intervention Special Instructor Maribel Garcia is singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” with Naomii, Zulaika’s two-year-old granddaughter. When the song concludes, Maribel gently guides Naomii to bake a Playdoh cake for the tiny doll she has in her hands. Maribel has worked with Naomii for more than a year, ever since Zulaika took over custody of her two granddaughters. RHD’s Early Intervention program works with children identified as having early childhood medical diagnosis or developmental delay. An Early Intervention special instructor works with Naomii on skills in social and emotional development as part of her referral by the Department of Human Services. “Naomii’s response to Maribel was rocky in the beginning,” Zulaika said. “Naomii only spoke with her hands — and that came in the form of hitting those around her.” Today Naomii communicates in English and Spanish, and Zulaika reports that her behavior is much improved. “I’m very happy with Naomii’s progress,” Zulaika says. “I’m blessed with all the services and the people who have worked with Naomii since the beginning.” Early Intervention: RHD Early Intervention Special Instructor Maribel Garcia works See EARLY INTERVENTION / page 2 with Naomii on improvement of social skills and language skills.

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WINTER 2016 WINTER abilities wherever the need exists. In partnership with government and those we serve, RHD builds better communities through more than 160 caring and effective programs in 15 states. Main Line Wine Gala benefits All in a RHD programs RHD welcomed Laurent Drouhin, proprietor and the great grandson of the founder of Maison Joseph Drouhin, as Day’s Work honorary chair for the 2016 Main Line Wine Gala, an annual event celebrating the world’s See story page 4 most innovative winemakers and benefiting RHD’s innovative human services. Pierre Calmels, one of the country’s finest French chefs, served as Gala Chef. Drouhin visited RHD’s Center for Creative Works, a studio for artists with intellectual disabilities and one of the RHD programs benefiting from the Gala. “Seeing and speaking with the artists there was a memorable experience,” Drouhin said. “It was easy to see the sense of purpose they get from their work. I applaud RHD for the very, very important work they are doing.” The Tucker Law Group was the Grand Cru sponsor for the Main Line Wine Gala. All the generous donors who support RHD help us develop caring and effective programs that create brighter futures for people of all abilities. For a full list, please see Page 6.

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RHD Early Intervention Special Instructor Maribel Garcia (left) works with Naomii as Zulaika, Naomii’s withNaomiiasZulaika, works Garcia (left) Maribel grandmother, SpecialInstructor Intervention RHDEarly lookson. Building blocks: echoes the words, the echoes his mother on looks with asmile. maneuvers living board the small in the space. As Lynden prompts himto “push” verbalize and “pull” as he toy chest that is almost larger than he is. Sa’de immediately of what her jobwas and engaged him.” interacting with Lynden as aperson. She stepped outside level,” Toya La said. “She made it and fun was about Intervention evaluation. vocabulary. Toya’s La recommended pediatrician an Early that Lynden was other behind lagging children his age in through areferral, after a worrisome monthsfew of fear do today?” “Good morning! Didyou miss me? What doyou want to two-year-old son Lynden of with aslew questions: Edwards arrives at Toya’s La home, Toya’s she greets La risk factorsthose that could happen inadulthood.” school age programming, but evenfor reducing some of children inEarly Intervention prepares not them only for development. Having an opportunity to work with Sidibe said. “Working with family the is child’s key inthe your presence,” RHDEarly Intervention Director Shawna family, you’re impacting whole their environment by slow but steady impact. worked to create acomfort zone for Naomii, making a and inSpanish, alanguage she’s known sinceShe birth. projects, Maribel communicates with Naomii inEnglish were limited. very with Naomii, little the girl’s communication verbal skills have come along way. When Maribel firstbegan working andskills better control of her behavior.sessions Their understanding child’s the growing needs. such as playing, dressing and eating alarge can be of part progressive ways of functioning. Therapeutic activities children’s strengths and help new, learn them more or educational plan that to is designed maximize the works and/ together toservice develop specific the families and caregivers to develop goals. The also team offered forparents who doEnglish. not speak backgrounds. In-person and phone interpretation are also socioeconomic to families offersof varying services Therapy, Social to Work and Nutrition,Early Intervention caregivers of children from infants to preschoolers. arecommunity-based delivered services to parents and naturalin their learning environment. Home and andskills strategies that improve child’s their development Intervention empowers families and caregivers to deliver from front page EARLY INTERVENTION Kenneth Kauffman |photos Kauffman Kenneth “Early Intervention has had ahuge impact,” Toya La said. abreak,During Lynden pulls out askateboard from his “From first the time Sa’de came here, she was on Lynden’s ToyaLa found her way to Early Intervention services When RHDEarly Intervention Instructor Special Sa’de “When you’re home, inthe you’re working with the utilization the Besides of songs, playtime, and art Naomii’s therapy goals include improvement of language Early Interventionists work incollaboration with From Instruction Special to Occupational and Physical Supporting more than 200children, RHD’s Early

“Lynden where hassurpassed Ithoughthewould go.” Intervention. withRHDEarly working “It’s beenamazing,” La Toya said. La A hugeimpact: Toya reads withherson,Lynden, whohasbeen “Good job, buddy! We’re done!” all me —five, four,three, two, one!” room, Sa’de has one more request for Lynden: “Repeat after hippo on top of it. As he pushes around truck the the yellow from truck his toy chest and places his plush grey families as aresult.” existence since 1996and we’ve multiple able been to serve at highest the level. service personalized work for best by them, going into home the to deliver family engagement is asignificant initiative. programs are trauma-informed and person-centered, and but way the is similar. RHDdelivers services RHD All achieve behavioral their and educational goals. caring, effective support thatat RHD has them helped Thousands of children theirand families have found apioneerbeen increating unique programs for children. he would go.” it’s amazing. been Lynden where has Ithought surpassed “Since Sa’de has come inand we’ve obtained services, these After he thelastrepeats number, Sa’de smiles says:and As session the with Sa’de winds down, Lynden a takes “It’s rewarding,” Sidibeprogram said. in “This been has RHD supports families of backgrounds all inways that RHD’s children’s continuum diverse, services is very Early Intervention is just one example of how RHDhas ‘NOVA III saved me’

First there were shadows, and shapes. Then Suzanne could see. After years in blindness, Suzanne regained her sight with support from RHD’s NOVA III. “I just started crying,” Suzanne said. “Then I started introducing myself to the staff — I’d heard their voices. But this was the first time I could see them.” When Suzanne came to NOVA III, a long-term residential treatment program supporting individuals who are medically fragile with a mental health diagnosis and co-occurring substance use disorders, she was blind and confined to a wheelchair. Today Suzanne can walk, and she can see. While those procedures weren’t particularly complicated, getting Suzanne in front of a doctor who would perform the corneal implant and hip replacement surgeries simply wasn’t possible until she’d attained stable housing and progressed in her recovery. “No one would do the procedure,” said Carolyn Gessner, NOVA III Nurse Manager. “She had to be stable. She had to not be living on the street. She had to not be high. We saw in Suzanne a person we could immediately have an impact on — and a big part of that, certainly, was helping her to see and walk again.” RHD’s person-centered recovery plans take into account where clients are in NOVA III: Suzanne holds up the “before” and “after” pictures of herself that she uses for motivation their unique recovery process, and RHD has long been at the forefront of dual in her recovery. Above, Suzanne said she’s received great support from NOVA III staff (left to right) Andrea Johnson-Edwards, Financial Admin; Janine McCullers, Licensed Practical Nurse; Susan Gueye, diagnosis programs that treat addiction and mental illness. RHD has also been NOVA III Director; and Carolyn Gessner, Nurse Manager. a leader in fighting opioid addiction since 1972, and specializes in creating and providing trauma-informed services that work in any community setting. got another picture taken. She keeps the “before” and “after” photos with her, At NOVA III, staff helps people work toward a stable and sustained recovery and looks at them every day. Seeing where she’d been and where she is now gives by creating an environment of encouragement, responsibility, and individualized Suzanne hope for where she’s going. flexible services. Residents gain the highest level of independence possible and “I look at these pictures and it’s just: Oh my gosh,” Suzanne said. “This is the move toward integrated, recovery-based living within the community. first place that made me feel like I had a chance at something better. I have so “This place was my miracle,” Suzanne said. “I was blind, crippled, and much support. I’m so glad I got here. This place did so much for me. I would not homeless. All I thought about was suicide. Being on the street like that was be here if it wasn’t for them.” unbearable. I didn’t want to go on. But NOVA III saved me. Suzanne continues to work toward the goal of attaining her own housing. And, “At first I thought: This place is too nice, the people are too nice, something is now that she can see their faces, she thanks each member of the staff every day. up, here. I was pretty difficult. I was chewing people out, blowing up at people “Recovery is hard work,” Gueye said. “And you can’t do that very, very hard because I was angry at myself. I didn’t trust anybody.” work in an environment where you don’t feel safe. Nothing else matters if you’re “She didn’t believe us for a second — and why would she? Since childhood, in an environment where you feel traumatized just walking down the hallway. she’s had no one she could depend on,” said NOVA III Director Susan Gueye. When you know your needs are met, when you know you are in a safe place, “When she got her sight, when she could see, it was amazing. The floodgates kind when you know you are surrounded by people who are there to help you, that’s of opened for her.” when you can begin recovery. When Suzanne entered NOVA III, staff took her picture as part of her intake “We can’t do the work for you — but we can provide an environment where procedure. Two months later, in recovery and having regained her sight, Suzanne you can do the work.” Family reunion at COSTAR James, a client at RHD’s COSTAR, was able to reunite with his brother John thanks to Direct Support Professional Kysha Selby. At COSTAR, a multi-faceted residential and family supportive services program for individuals with behavioral health challenges, James struggled at times because he couldn’t contact his fraternal twin and didn’t know John’s whereabouts. Selby tracked John down and reconnected them. A COSTAR program goal this year is to reconnect clients with estranged family (so far, staff has reunited 25 clients with family). When Kysha learned of James and John’s estrangement, she worked to bring the two brothers back together - and amazingly, reconnected them the day before their birthday. “If I found myself in a similar life circumstance, I would want someone to do the same thing for me,” Selby said. “Anything we want for ourselves, we should assure that our clients have the same,” said COSTAR Director Lynia Harper. “They are our driving force.” With his brother’s return to his life, James is more talkative and outgoing and has shown a greater interest in his recovery journey. “I know where John is now,” James said. “That’s the best thing.” For more on this story, please visit: www.rhd.org/costar

WINTER 2016 3 D 4 Talking shop:Darrell, shares inthebreak atleft, alaughwithhiscoworkers atAmeriPride, room shifts between where heworks. Darrell isaconsumeratRHDMemphis. talked abouttalked his goals, Darrell pointed at and wall the said: “I’m to get up there!” trying and Istay busy. It makes me happy. Ifeel happy to have job.” this day.goals every Forehand said that Darrell worked hard to each task, and learn before long was exceeding his a white board. He anotebook with and himto set begancarrying record his daily production. you’re feeling kindof down, he’ll lift your spirits.wish I I hishad energy.”half he’s always upbeat and ready to go, morning. If every you’re around him,even on days when jobatthe AmeriPride. “He really loves having of He asense needed. being loves much; his jobso hedges,trims mows lawns and otherjobsinhis income. neighborhoodto extra odd earn does Darrell’s main goals is to work —evenon weekends, he’s when not at AmeriPride, he washes cars, people, opportunity the to attain employment is akey element of self-esteem and dignity. One of fundamental concept of people living with highest the level of independence possible. For many with developmental disabilities insupportive, residential settings. RHDpromotes supervised the chance successful.” to be people insituations placed challenged, be but wherehave where also they they’ll possible best the said Anthony Ricks, RHDMemphis Mainstay South. “We know We people the we serve. want goals. We’re proud assisting to be goals.” inthose more independent and, maybefor first the theirtime lives, in setting really someand achieving a volunteer, or doing work, seasonal or or part-time, For full-time. most people, it’s about feeling first optionpeoplethe if see is we to supportcanbe employed some in waythatwhether — is as employment. consumers. At RHD’s programs inTennessee, 33percent of consumers have attained and held programs inTennessee are striving for —with great success across state. the developmental disabilities and aclient at RHDMemphis inTennessee. That’swhat exactly RHD here lovesEverybody him.” largest uniform rental and linen supply companies country. inthe “He’s alot of around. to fun be are buzzing about Darrell’s celebrity and asking for autographs. “Working important is very to him,” said Taria Brown, RHDProgram Manager. “He wanted to Darrell AmeriPride inthe breakBehind room are portraits of employee the of month. the As he bestjob,”the is “This Darrell said. “All my coworkers are they help nice; real me stay task, on At AmeriPride, Darrell noticed his coworkers daily set goals for themselves, keeping on tallies “He’s ago-getter,” Professional said Direct Service Mike accompanies Sasfrass, who Darrell on In Tennessee, RHDsupports four programs from Memphis to Nashville that work with people “At RHD, we work hard very to at look interests, their abilities, their what strengths their are,” “We are an employment-first program,” RHD Tennessee State Director Mary Hamlettsaid. “Our Tennessee mandates that providers find and support employment forpercent 15 their of This comeswith no qualifier, no caveat, no mention that Darrell isa young man with “Darrell is agreat worker,” said Brian Forehand, Production Manager at AmeriPride, one of the

1970 – 2016 little unusual, since there is aphotographer there pictures taking of Darrell; his coworkers weekend, shop talking about swapping jobs, their stories and sharing alaugh. Today is a arrell sits with his coworkers break inthe room, excitedly talking about plans for the All inaDay’sWork THE QUARTERLY OF FORHUMANDEVELOPMENT RESOURCES THE NONPROFIT NEWSLETTER me happy.” Dennis achievethatmakes possible. Beingabletohelp as muchindependence as live intheirownhomeswith to us,thatpeoplebeable to him.Andthat’simportant for himself.That’simportant own moneyanddothings because helikestoearnhis Dennis loveshisjob, Jatory Johnson, DSP Kenneth Kauffman |photos Kauffman Kenneth “We know the people we serve. We want people placed in situations where they’ll be challenged, but also where they have the best possible chance to be successful.

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prove to himself and everyone else that he’s capable just like you and me, that he can do it. Having a job shows him that he’s able and responsible. He was very adamant about: I can do this. Let me show you.” Dennis is a consumer at RHD of Middle Tennessee’s Respite program, and he works at Goodwill in Lebanon, Tennessee. After he punches in each day, Dennis gets right to work; he begins by rounding up shopping carts across the parking lot, then moves inside to help manage the aisles and the displays. “I love to work,” Dennis said. “I love my job. You gotta work if you want to make that money!” “Dennis is great to have here,” said Hannah Malone, Lead Sales at Goodwill and Dennis’ supervisor. “He does a lot, he’s always on time, and he works hard. Anything we ask, he does it with a smile on his face. Everyone loves Dennis. He’s great.” RHD staff assisted Dennis in applying for his job, but he’s worked hard on his own to be successful there. He’s progressed to the point where staff transports him to work, but once there Dennis goes through his day independently, without staff on site. “Dennis has set a great example for the people in our program,” said Aaron Jolly, Director at RHD Nashville. “He’s one of the people we point to, to say: Dennis graduated the program and you can do it as well. He’s a hard-working, fun, easy-going guy. He wants to be involved in his schedule, and he wants to make his own decisions.” “He’s really independent,” said Direct Support Professional Jatory Johnson. “He loves his job, because he likes to earn his own money and do things for himself. That’s important to him. And that’s important to us, that people be able to live in their own homes with as much independence as possible. Being able to help Dennis achieve that makes me happy.” Hamlett said one of the advantages RHD’s programs in Tennessee has is a high number of long-standing staff, who know the community and can help identify and work with businesses like Goodwill and AmeriPride who are willing to partner with RHD to provide meaningful work in a positive and productive environment. “Part of what we’ve done here is look at different ways to provide opportunities for people to find employment,” Hamlett said. “We don’t stick to a strict narrative of: A job is this many hours, and here is what it looks like. That doesn’t apply to some people. We’ve found that people are happier and behavioral incidents decrease significantly when people are employed. “We work with a challenging group here, and we can accomplish a lot by supporting them as they work to be involved in their community. So we find unique ways to make opportunities available. That’s how success stories like Darrell and Dennis happen — when people can be in a situation where they love their job and are well respected on the job. It makes All in a day’s work: Dennis, a consumer at RHD of Middle Tennessee’s Respite program, helps manage the aisles at his job at Goodwill (above) and punches in on time every day. At bottom, Dennis sorts through paperwork with Direct Support you proud to be a part of that.” Professional Jatory Johnson.

WINTER 2016 5 6 quality of life and creating brighter futures for RHDclients. all opportunity to develop potential, to full their improving the treatedbe with dignity and You respect. help give people the that with abelief eachhuman service, in the should being effective and innovative programsthat emphasizepersonthe workthey to build better lives. You help support RHD’s caring, successes, large and are small, made possible by your generosity. encouragement inRHDprograms. Their milestones and have moved been to support work the we doat RHD. of Alabama game football — developmental disabilities, adozen send clients to aUniversity RHD DeFuniak Springs, aday adults program with serving homelessness.experiencing Generous donors in Florida helped Fernwood, provides which emergency housing for men clients.Casa adults homelessness, experiencing and donated suits for La Philadelphia’s Casa, withtaken La only safe haven for young RHD’s program. Casa La Margaret and her son Martin were attended our Main Wine Line fundraiser, Gala featured which and away to support RHDprograms. Margaret Goldfarb insupportingbeliever businesses and programs that give back.” community, and are who committed to philanthropy. I’m a and people out there want who to work to strengthen our workthe RHDdoes,” Dr. Floyd said. “There are corporations programs for children like Woodstock Family Center. Universitythe of Pennsylvania, she continues to support RHD now works at Hall-Mercer the Community Health Center at children city inthe inneed of Philadelphia. While Dr. Floyd Automotive at Audi of Willow Grove agreed to donate coats to was able to bridge amuch-needed gap. This year Holman sponsor afamily was homelessness. who experiencing time, with help the of Holman Automotive, she was able to help children’s hospitalization acute partial program and during that children. Dr. Floyd was child psychiatrist the at an RHD provideswhich emergency shelter for homeless women with Foleno, delivered winter coats to Woodstock Family Center, that and not make it focus.” the children. But staff the worksso hard to helppeople overcome people there. Homelessness is avery, traumatic very event for activity room, to astaffthat shows such compassion forthe a typical upbringing for children —from aplay room and an and friendly. impressed Iwas so with work the doto create they said. “It’s abeautifulspacefor community living, welcoming something different and special. RHD’s Woodstock Family Center, Dr. Floyd she’d knew found more than her fair share of shelters. But she into when walked her career working with children inneed,and she’s in been Universitythe of Pennsylvania. Dr. Floyd has spent much of discover aplace and want people they to support here at RHD. photo,(see back page). day, Every of people from walks life all Rajon Rondo lending and time effort to support RHD programs FROM RHD’S CEO through support andencouragementthrough inRHDprograms support Your generosity helpspeoplebuildsuccessful lives Thank you foryour support To our all generous donors, funders and thank partners, you. You help provide resources the people of abilities all as need Thousands peopleof acrossthe gain country support and We’re honored, and incredibly fortunate, that many so people Sneaker Villa provided aThanksgiving dinner at RHD This is just one example peoplewhoof have found a reason “RHD has awonderful corporate mission, and appreciate Iso Holman, through usage the of acommunity champion, Dr. Floyd, with Helen Ferraro, Juwaan Kibler and Dominic “When in,Ithought: Iwalked Is ashelter?” this Dr. Floyd One example is Dr. LaToya Floyd, achild psychiatrist at It’s not always an NBA like all-star Chicago Bullspoint guard

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