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by Fred Scaglione service delivery can improve out- of late contract payments and has Gloria Wise Scandal comes for individuals in need while committed to take on the longer term Goes National While cooperation is key to suc- also saving money for Nassau Coun- issue of funding for nonprofit infra- cess in most endeavors, close collabo- ty taxpayers. This month, the County structure needs. To find out what is ration between government and the will take a giant step forward in the happening “On Long Island,” go to nonprofit provider network is ab- implementation of its “No Wrong page 12. Page 7 solutely essential to the effective de- Door” program when it completes In , the recent opening of livery of human services. This is not the consolidation of eight health and ’s new Family Justice news and there have been many ex- human services agencies in one new- Center brings together an eye-pop- amples in recent years of government ly renovated headquarters in Union- ping 37 different public and private and nonprofits working together to dale. agencies to provide coordinated serv- NEWS improve services. Suozzi has relied on Nassau ices for victims of . This month, NYNP highlights two County nonprofits to help shape the The Center, the first of 15 such facili- current examples which we find to be County’s health and human services ties to open nationwide as part of a particularly exciting. agenda through on-going communi- Department of Justice initiative, has OST Update In Nassau County, after decades cation and consultation. Looking for- drawn strong financial support from of neglect by prior administrations, ward, they are likely to play an in- New York’s philanthropic communi- creasingly important role as the ty and an enthusiastic commitment of Page 9 County Executive Thomas Suozzi has made health and human services a County rolls out No Wrong Door to resources from nonprofit service priority. Suozzi has recognized that include satellite offices in Communi- providers. To learn more about the better planning and coordination of ty Based Organizations. Suozzi has Family Justice Center read the Pro- already addressed the major problem gram Profile on page 10.

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September 1 - Careers in Gerontology Seminar, 6 to 8 pm, Brookdale Center on Aging,425 East 25th Street/First Ave. . Call 212/481-3780 to September 2005 register. September 8 - NPower NY and N-Ten will host the NY New York Regional Techonology Conference, American Conference Centers, 780 Third Avenue. For information and to register visit http://www.nten.org/conferences-ny. ON THE COVER 1 ON LONG ISLAND 12 Partnership: Nonprofits & Government Working Together No Wrong Door September 8 - JPAC For Older Adults’ Institute For Senior Action will begin its Fall ’05 Advocacy Training Program session. The ten-week program, which is open to individuals 55 and older, meets CALENDAR 3 AGENCY OF THE MONTH weekly 10:00am – 2:30pm at at 132 West 31st Street. For more information, contact Steve Swidler, Literacy Partners 14 IFSA Project Director at (212)273-5261 or via email at [email protected]. POINT OF VIEW 5 Nonprofit Sector Should Fight for Statewide September 10 - Astor Home for Children is the Health Care Foundation VOICE OF THE 17 beneficiary of Charity Night at the new Bonefish Grill restaurant in Poughkeepsie. Tickets are $25 CONSUMER each for a sampling of the dinner entrees, appetizers Permancy Bill of 2005 and it includes two drinks. For reservations, call the Development Office at 845-871-1116. NEWS 6 Lake Grove Fined $1.5 Million September 12 - Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York will hold its Annual PEOPLE 18 Golf Classic at the Nissequogue Golf Club on Long NEWS 9 Island’s beautiful north shore. For more information OST Update or to purchase tickets, please call Roberta Meadow at 917-923-9069 or e-mail [email protected]. CLASSIFIEDS 21 September 12 - Women in Housing and Finance’s PROGRAM PROFILE 10 Annual Fall Reception for New and Prospective Brooklyn’s New Family Justice Center Members will take place at Victor’s Café, 236 West 52nd Street, $20.00. To RSVP or for more informa- tion call Dahlia Goldenberg at 249 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 or call 212-439-1056.

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Editor Fax: 518-392-8327 www.nynp.biz Publisher Fax: 845-876-5288 4 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 EDITEDITORIALORIAL WHAT WAS HE THINKING? It is ironic that in the same issue where we focus on exciting new examples of public/private partnerships, we must Online also report Governor Pataki’s veto of the “Not-For-Profit Contracting” Bill (See Page 6). This legislation, which passed by wide margins in both houses of the state legislature, would have afforded some additional protections to nonprofits which provide critical services under contract with New York State. It is not difficult to identify cases where nonprofits have struggled for months to maintain needed programs without any assurance as to whether the State would or would not Employment reimburse their ongoing expenses. Nor is it difficult to find cases where nonprofits have gone under as a result of these efforts. This legislation would not have solved all of these problems – particularly in cases where year to year funding is uncertain -- but it would have helped. Most importantly, it would have demonstrated an understanding on the Governor’s part of problems facing the nonprofit service sector and a commitment to address them. Ads on our website

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? at www.nynp.biz While it has already served as fodder for conservative talk shows and right wing bloggers, the final story has yet to be written regarding the scandal at Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club (See Page Seven). The City’s Department of Investigation and possibly the courts will have to do that. However, the story – which is both fascinating for outside observers and trag- ic for an agency that did provide quality services to its community – must serve as a cautionary tale regarding the fiduciary & in our E-Newsletter responsibility of board members to safeguard a nonprofit’s charitable assets. At least some portion of the $875,000 in loans $50 made by Gloria Wise to Air America, the liberal talk radio network, reportedly were approved by the Board’s Executive Committee. Other payments and transfers allegedly were made using the Board President’s signature stamp. What really happened? We don’t know yet. But whatever did happen probably would not have happened if the board was doing its job. Call Now 866-336-6967

WHAT WERE WE THINKING? Clarification The nonprofit community has been extraordinarily silent regarding New York State’s unilateral appropriation of bil- lions of dollars in assets from the conversion of Empire Blue Cross, a nonprofit provider of health insurance. For the Last month, we neglected to fully iden- most part, concerns have focused only on possible cuts to Medicaid if the courts blocked use of these assets to fill a tify Jon Small who authored the Point budget gap this year. Consumers Union has been almost a lone voice against this public taking of charitable assets to of View, “A Broader Mandate? meet one-shot budget needs. CU Program Director Chuck Bell lays out the reasons why nonprofits should be more con- Another Perspective”. Jon is Senior cerned in this month’s “Point of View” on the opposite page. The threat to Medicaid programs this year was very seri- Consultant for Government Relations ous. But the State’s one-time use of Empire assets was wrong on several fronts. It doesn’t address the State’s structur- for the Nonprofit Coordinating al budget deficits – meaning the same gaps will be back again next year and the year after – and the money, which will soon be exhausted, wasn’t the State’s to use. Like virtually every other state, New York should have used the Empire Committee of New York. assets to fully fund a foundation devoted to addressing health care access issues over the long term. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? 1333 Broadway We would like to know how you feel about these issues and all of the others confronting the nonprofit community. Between 35th and 36th Sts Email us at [email protected] or call Fred Scaglione, NYNP’s Editor, at 888-933-6967. SPECTACULAR SPACE OVERLOOKING BROADWAY “The New, More Affordable Penn Plaza” AVAILABLE NOW: 4th Floor: 10,300 SF 6th Floor: 8,753 SF 8th Floor: 20,464 SF ❥ Full floor availabilities ❥ Smaller & pre-built units avail Landlord will build or will divide Brokers welcome Talk to our Exclusive Agent Manny Syskrot: 212-279-6016 [email protected]

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Nonprofit Sector Should Fight for watchdogs and others to coalesce in sup- port of a statewide health care foundation Statewide Health Care Foundation to expand health coverage. With so many billions in play, there should be ample funds available to generously fund an in- by Chuck Bell the Empire funds is constitutionally per- dependent, accountable statewide founda- missible in New York. Two judges wrote tion that takes a long-term approach to our vigorous dissenting opinions. Consumers state’s health care crisis. New York State is about to miss a Union carefully considered appealing the The Assembly and Senate should pass once in a lifetime opportunity to protect case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Howev- model legislation to ensure that any new the assets of our state’s nonprofit health er, for a variety of reasons, we do not be- dollars from insurance conversions are re- insurance companies, including Empire lieve that further litigation is likely to pro- tained in the nonprofit sector, and spent in Blue Cross and HIP of Greater New York. duce the results that are needed. an accountable way. In the 2005 legislative At stake is at least $7 billion in nonprofit Despite the court’s discouraging rul- session, two bills -- A4024 (Grannis) and dollars that have been historically dedi- ing, the fate of the Empire conversion dol- S153 (Seward) -- would have established a cated to affordable, accessible insurance. lars should not be a dead issue. The rea- public process for any future health care Typically, when nonprofit insurance son is that as Empire’s stock price has conversions, and directed 100% of the pro- plans convert to for-profit purposes, state risen, the value of the conversion endow- ceeds to a nonprofit charitable foundation. laws require that the full value of their ment has grown in value by leaps and In 2005, A4024 was passed by the full As- assets be transferred to another nonprof- bounds. Originally projected to yield $1 sembly for the second time, but the Senate it engaged in a substantially similar mis- billion for state health care programs, the bill did not move out of committee. Chuck Bell sion. This cy pres (a Latin phrase that Empire conversion is now expected to A second, complementary strategy mean “as near as”) doctrine protects the yield at least $4 billion. And it may be would be to earmark 50% or more of any in the resolution of these issues. Non- value of nonprofit assets for the commu- even more, if Empire is acquired by a new Empire conversion dollars that are re- profits generally work to make every dol- nity, and ensures they remain dedicated large out-of-state insurance company in ceived above a specific initial threshold, lar count. They care about accountability, to a charitable purpose. the next few years, as is widely expected. such as $2 billion, for the charitable foun- and the development of strategic solu- In most other states where nonprofit New York state has already budget- dation. tions to intractable social problems. health insurers or hospitals have been al- ed to spend at least $2 billion of the Em- At the end of the day, legislators have Many nonprofit health organizations will lowed to become for-profit companies, pire money, and will try to allocate more a responsibility not just to satisfy today’s also be forced to deal with the ugly after- the full value of the converting nonprofit in the coming 2006 session. At the same short-term budget needs, but to set aside math of insurance mergers, rising health has been transferred to a large nonprofit time, HIP of Greater New York (which substantial long-term resources for New care prices and shrinking health care ac- foundation. For example, in California, includes Vytra Health Plan of Long Is- York’s health care future. A statewide cess. But will New York’s nonprofit sec- two foundations created in that state’s land), has been lobbying for approval to health care foundation could help to pio- tor stand up and fight for a statewide Blue Cross conversion are now valued at convert to a for-profit. HIP is valued at neer new solutions for the health insur- health care foundation? That’s the $7 bil- more than $4 billion. The California $2-3 billion. With the Empire legal bat- ance crisis, by targeting grants to innova- lion question. HealthCare Foundation and the Califor- tle out of the way, the state is likely to tive nonprofit programs and projects. Chuck Bell is Programs Director at Con- nia Endowment make grants to a wide grant permission for HIP and other non- The nonprofit sector has a major stake sumers Union. range of nonprofit organizations to en- profit insurers to become for-profits, hance health coverage, provide direct possibly under similar terms to the Em- medical services through clinics and out- pire conversion. patient facilities, and increase the cultur- The bottom line is that literally bil- al competence of health providers to treat lions of nonprofit health care dollars are diverse populations. still up for grabs. Clearly, the state, in co- But in New York, because of loop- ordination with powerful hospitals and holes in state laws, the conversion of Em- unions, will continue to stake an aggres- pire Blue Cross – which was supposed to sive claim to most of the conversion bo- be a model for all future conversions -- nanza. But as Comptroller Alan Hevesi DON'T ended in a train wreck. In 2002, Gov. has pointed out, the state has no long- George Pataki rammed through legisla- term plan to sustain the salary increases tion to divert 95% of Empire Blue Cross’s or other health programs after the con- MISS OUT! value to the state budget, largely to pay version funds run out. For that reason, Win a $12,500 Scholarship to the for a labor contract for private hospitals. he recommends the funds be invested in The state’s action broke six years of capital purposes rather than routine oper- promises that 100% of Empire’s conver- ating expenses. University of Notre Dame for a sion dollars would be transferred to a Now is an excellent time for nonprof- nonprofit foundation for the uninsured. it groups, consumer organizations, foun- Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Leadership Only a paltry 5% of Empire’s assets were dations, safety net providers, budget set aside for small government-con- trolled foundation. 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Lake Grove Fined $1.5 Million Nonprofit Contracting Bill Operating Certificates Revoked Vetoed by Governor

Lake Grove Treatment Centers of New takes inappropriate treatment practices at the Governor Pataki has vetoed legislation until the agency was notified of its intent, and York was fined $1.5 million by New York State expense of patient care very seriously,” said which would have established new guidelines expenses incurred during the period would for “illegal operations and improper Medicaid OASAS Acting Commissioner Shari Noonan. and greater protection for nonprofit service have been reimbursable under the existing billing practices,” according to a statement “Lake Grove has been held accountable for providers involved in contracts with State agen- contract, released by Governor George E. Pataki on their actions, and our patients will be better off cies. The “Not-For-Profit Contracting” bill, which “This was meant to make sure that state July 15th. As part of the settlement, the for it." was passed by the Assembly in May and by the agencies treat nonprofits fairly so that nonprof- State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance OASAS and the Department of Health Senate in June, would have imposed deadlines its would know within plenty of time whether Abuse Services (OASAS) has revoked Lake (DOH) are working closely with the New York and timeframes for the execution of contracts they are going to have a contract renewed with Grove’s operating certificates. OASAS was State Office of Mental Health, the State Office and renewal notices. The legislation would also state government and whether they will be able named LGTCNY’s Receiver to ensure that of Temporary Disability Assistance, the Suffolk have prevented State agencies from requiring to hire staff and provide resources,” said patient care goes uninterrupted and in turn County Department of Social Services, Suffolk nonprofits to sign “penalty interest waivers” as a Assemblyman Johnathan L. Bing, (D named the Outreach Project to take over day- County Mental Health Services, the New York prerequisite for the execution of contracts. –Manhattan), who was the bill’s sponsor in the to-day operation of the clinics on an interim City Human Resources Administration, and the Under the proposal, the state would have Assembly. The legislation was sponsored in basis. New York City Department of Health and had 150 days following the release of an RFP Senate by Senator Joseph E. Robach, a “After an extensive investigation, OASAS, Mental Hygiene to prepare the approximately to execute a contract with a not-for-profit when Republican from Western New York. in cooperation with the Department of Health 500 individual patients affected for their even- an appropriation is not required. Similarly, While describing the intent of the bill as (DOH), discovered that Lake Grove was billing tual transition to a new provider. agencies would have been required to send out “laudable,” the Governor cited “serious techni- Medicaid for treatment services that either did “The agencies are assessing patient renewal notifications for contracts where a new cal concerns raised by numerous state agen- not occur or did not meet the Medicaid eligibili- health care needs, and placing them in pro- budget appropriation was not needed no later cies.” Bing expressed surprise at the veto as ty criteria for care,” the announcement stated. grams that best suit their individual treatment than 90 days prior to the end of the current con- well as disappointment, noting that the legisla- “The investigation also found that the sober and mental health needs,” according to the tract. If an agency did not intend to renew, the tion had been amended to reflect concerns pre- homes operated by HRRMG, Inc., a company announcement. In addition, the agencies contract would have been deemed to continue viously expressed by the administration. associated with Lake Grove, were providing anticipate an orderly transition to ensure that illegal, unlicensed chemical dependence serv- no resident of any sober home becomes ices at their facilities.” homeless. In the interim, patients will be The OASAS decision followed OASAS’ allowed to stay at the sober homes. May 25th indication of its intention to revoke Six Local Providers Receive Lake Grove’s operating certificates. The origi- (For additional information on Lake Grove Five-Year SAMHSA Grants nal investigation arose from problems reported Schools and Treatment Centers, see our fea- at the Suffolk County “sober homes.” ture story “Business at Lake Grove” in this Six local providers were among 30 nation- homeless persons with substance abuse "The record penalty imposed on Lake July/August issue of NYNP or download a copy al recipients of grants by The Substance problems from the shelters into residential or Grove is stern evidence that New York State at www.nynp.biz.) Abuse and Mental Health Services outpatient substance abuse treatment. Administration (SAMHSA) to provide sub- • St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New stance abuse and mental health services to York Department of Community Medicine, homeless individuals. 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The Air America connection has made the program and Alliance of Guardian Angels Gloria Wise Scandal Goes National scandal red meat for conservative commenta- received the YDDP operation. Attention Focuses on Loans to Air America tors and bloggers. On the August 3rd broadcast “There were no problems,” says Michael of the O Reilly Factor, host Bill O’Reilly used the Ognibene, DYCD Chief of Staff. “As of July investigation to attack Air America without 5th, everything that should have been operat- The recently disclosed scandal at Gloria America in a check that was approved without specifically naming Gloria Wise in a segment ing was operating.” Wise Girls and Boys Club in Bronx has evolved her authorization and stamped with an imprint of entitled “The collapse of Yet Another Left-Wing In many cases, it appears that the pro- into a national political drama, even serving as her signature, and that the Club wired more than Organization.” Air America is home to Al gram staff from Gloria Wise and Pathways for fodder for the O Reilly Factor on the Fox News $400,000 to him without her knowledge.” Franken with whom O’Reilly has had a long Youth will continue to provide services under Network. On June 24th, Gloria Wise and its Cohen was ousted from Air America short- standing and highly publicized feud. the new management. “The people who have Pathways for Youth affiliate lost 19 City con- ly after the network’s 2004 launch and left Gloria As a result of the investigation, programs been working there have been offered jobs,” tracts valued at close to $10 million annually as Wise in May of that year. NYNP has been operated under contracts with the Department says Gitelson. “There is a place for everyone part of an on-going Department of Investigation unable to reach either Cohen, Graves or Capell for Youth and Community Development (DYCD) who wants to stay.” probe into “significant inappropriate transactions for comment. Long time Gloria Wise Executive and the Department for the Aging (DFTA) have and falsified documents that were submitted to Director Charles Rosen resigned following the been transferred to other providers. various City agencies.” Now, it is reported that announcement of the investigation. Jewish Association for Services for the AGENCY EXPRESSES PRIDE AND REGRET; the investigation focuses on approximately A Gloria Wise spokesperson declined to Aged (JASA) is now operating three senior cen- VOWS TO CONTINUE CAMP AND PRE-SCHOOL $875,000 in loans and funding transfers either to comment on the specifics of the transactions but ters in Co-Op City as well as NORC and EISEP A Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club Air America, the nation-wide liberal talk radio stated that Air America has verbally agreed to programs. “The Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein spokesperson released the statement follow- network launched in March of 2004 by Evan repay $875,000 to the agency over a two-year Senior Centers serve approximately 210 seniors ing announcement of the DOI investigation Montvel Cohen, or to Cohen himself. At the period. daily,” says Christopher Miller, a DFTA and the termination of its City contracts: time, Cohen also served as development direc- “If the allegations of mismanagement and spokesperson. “That transition has been going “All of us at Gloria Wise Community tor at Gloria Wise. corruption at Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club very well. There has been no disruption in serv- Center are proud of our decades-long service On August 1, the New York Sun detailed a are true, it is absolutely disgraceful,” the network ices to seniors.” in . We deeply regret that, as a series of funding transfers from Gloria Wise, declared in a statement on its website, “…the “We started providing service on July 5th result of errors in judgment by the former both authorized and unauthorized, involving Air company that the Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club with the current staff,” says Aileen Gitelson, Gloria Wise executive director, which did not America and Cohen. The Sun article cited Gloria officials gave money to, Progress Media, has CEO at JASA. result in improper personal gain by anyone Wise Board Member Anna Capell as saying that been defunct since May 2004. That company DYCD transferred a total of seven program associated with Gloria Wise, New York City the Board’s Executive Committee had approved was run at the time by Evan Cohen who has not – four Beacons as well as individual Summer has terminated its funding to our organization, two loans to Air America, one for $80,000 and had any involvement in Air America Radio since Youth Employment (SYEP), In-School Youth as of June 30… The Goosebay Nursery pro- another for $87,000. Cohen had also reported- May 2004. The current owners of Air America (ISY) and Youth Development and Delinquency grams, however, will continue, as well as the ly obtained two additional loans totaling Radio have no obligation to Progress Media's Prevention (YDDP) programs. Alianza Gloria Wise Summer Camp programs that $35,000, allegedly to pay for chemotherapy for business activities. We are very disturbed that Dominicana is now operating the MS 201 have been operating for decades. We are himself and other medical expenses for his Air America Radio's good name could be asso- Beacon. Police Athletic League is operating the committed to maintaining our relationship with father. ciated with a reduction in services for young IS 192 Beacon. Mosholou Montefiore has taken Bronx residents--particularly those in Co-op Gloria Wise Board President Jeanette people, which is why we agreed months ago to over Beacon programs at MS 142 and JHS 113. City--and hope that our quality services and Graves reportedly told the Sun that “Mr. Cohen fully compensate the Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club is operating the programs, which are greatly needed in this also received another $213,000 loan for Air Club as a result of this transaction.” SYEP program. SOBRO has taken over the ISY community, will be continued.” 8 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 NEWSNEWS Seven Nonprofits Receive VIP Community Services Opens IDA Funding for Projects Albert Walsh Apartments

Seven nonprofits were among 12 organi- The five other not-for-profit organizations Albert Walsh Apartments, a zations to receive financing assistance were approved for financing assistance as part 21-unit affordable housing facili- announced by New York City the Industrial of the IDA’s Special Needs Facilities Pooled ty developed by VIP Community Development Agency (IDA) on August 19th. Program, designed to pool the needs of quali- Services, officially opened on “These projects will create and retain more fied not-for-profits to achieve economies of July 12th. than 800 not-for-profit jobs,” said IDA scale. The five service providers in the offering Named after the late Albert Chairman Andrew M. Alper. are all members of the InterAgency Council of Walsh, former Chair of the New The American National Red Cross was Mental Retardation and Developmental York City Housing Authority and approved for $30 million in tax-exempt bond Disabilities Agencies. The organizations will Administrator of the Housing financing to buy and renovate a 4-story build- receive a total of up to about $10.3 million in Development Administration, as ing on West 49th Street in Manhattan. The $64 tax-exempt bond financing and mortgage well as VIP attorney and advi- million project is expected to create 76 new recording tax waivers of about $290,000. sor, this facility specifically jobs. Together, the projects will cost more than $12 houses formerly homeless fami- The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of million and are expected to retain 308 jobs and lies. It is the third supportive will receive $15 million in tax- add four more. The five organizations are: housing facility developed by exempt bond financing and a mortgage record- • Life’s WORC () Sandra Ruiz-Butter, President of VIP Community Services and VIP in the Bronx. Maireni Tavarez, a tenant of the new Albert Walsh Apartments, (both ing tax waiver of $420,000 to build a new $36 • Queens Parent Resource Center (Queens) “The Albert Walsh center) celebrate the opening of the 21-unit residence serving for- million facility on Manor Road to serve as its • Services for the Underserved (Manhattan) Apartments will help formerly merly homeless families. Others in the photo include State Assem- primary location. The expansion will allow JCC •Women’s League Community Residences homeless families help them- blymen Michael Benjamin and Jeffrey Dinowitz, Gaetano R. Vicinel- to increase its programs and services and will (Brooklyn) selves,” said Sandra Ruiz Butter, li, VIP Board Chairman, Joan Hoover, Deputy Comissioner of the help retain 295 jobs and create 10 new ones. • Young Adult Institute (Manhattan) president of VIP Community NYS Division of Housing & Community Renewal, Ruth Ann Pickering, Services. “It is so appropriate that Director NYSC Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance, Roberto we are naming this residence after S. Garcia, Chairperson Bronx Community Board #2 and the Walsh Albert Walsh. He was a true family. (Vericker Photo Bureau) champion of creating affordable housing opportunities and understood that the rals for education, employment, health, mental United Way of Long Island Awards foundation for a successful future begins with a health and parenting skills services. In addition, safe and stable place to call home.” a case manager from VIP’s Tenant Services Community Impact Grants Located on Rev. Polite Avenue, the Albert Department will be on site. Each unit will include Walsh Apartments provides critical on-site serv- two bedrooms, ample closet space and a full ices including vocational counseling, and refer- kitchen. The facility also will include a garden United Way of Long Island has award- “We are very excited about our move to and playground area, computer room with six ed $320,400 in Community Impact grants to community impact and focusing on needs in stations and a large indoor community room. 10 community partners. The awards repre- the community and really addressing the root Funding for the Albert Walsh Apartments sent UWLI’s first grants under its new causes,” said Teresa Kemp Zielenski, UWLI’s was provided by the New York State Homeless Community Impact model which targets Vice President for Community Impact. Assisting Neighbors in Need Housing Assistance Program, along with low services in four impact areas: improving The grants were for: • Catholic Charities, Dioceses of Rockville income housing tax credits from the New York access to health care, supporting youth and Improving Access to Health Care Centre - $25,400. State Department of Housing and Community children, reducing hunger and assisting • New York Organ Donor Network - $35,000. • Hispanic Counseling Center - $40,000. Renewal. The Enterprise Social Investment neighbors in need. • North Shore University Hospital - $40,000. • Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre - Corporation (ESIC) syndicated this project. The The ten funded proposals were among 82 Supporting Children and Youth $25,000. New York City Department of Housing applications which were reviewed by UWLI’s • Family & Children’s Association - $25,000. • Mental Health Association of Nassau - Preservation and Development was instrumen- Community Impact Proposal Review • SNAP Long Island - $30,000. $25,000. tal in identifying the pool of eligible families Committee, co-chaired by Ronnie Renken and Reducing Hunger • Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk County which met the qualifications necessary for this Bob Murphy. • Island Harvest - $40,000. - $30,000. program. September 2005 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz 9 NEWSNEWS

OST Update: Despite the reported impact for fami- lies served in these 31 centers, the DC1707 DYCD Adds Funding to Fill Gaps; 41 ACS SACC Programs analysis estimates that next year will see a net gain in combined OST/SACC capacity Get Reprieves Union Analysis Cites Major Impacts for SACC Families on a city-wide basis. Socolar calculates that come September, “ACS and DYCD will pro- vide year-round child care for 11,680 school- As the new school year approaches, (SACC) classrooms in September have been Chief of Staff at DYCD. “The evaluation cri- aged children, 2,149 more than the 9,531 both the Department of Youth and Commu- granted reprieves for the first year of the teria are the same as outlined in the RFP. children the ACS SACC system had been nity Development (DYCD) and the Adminis- transition. Twenty-four other programs will Funds are targeted to neighborhoods that serving.” tration for Children’s Services (ACS) have lose ACS SACC funding but have been se- have families currently served by ACS been making funding adjustments in an ap- lected for the award of new on-site OST pro- school-age programs.” A NET LOSS IN YEAR TWO? parent effort to smooth out speed bumps on grams. Another 24 centers, however, are While DYCD declined to confirm spe- the road towards New York City’s new Out still scheduled to lose SACC funding come cific allocations, the City is reportedly fund- Ayear later, the situation reverses, of School Time (OST) program. September 1st, without the benefit of a re- ing additional OST capacity to serve ap- however, as the City completes its transi- At the same time, an analysis prepared placement year-round OST program. proximately 250 children in the Chinatown tion from SACC to OST. “In OST Year II, by an advocate affiliated with unions repre- “We did a community needs assess- area. This figure still represents only half all the ACS school-aged classrooms will be senting day care center staff claims that more ments and we preserved the programs in the the estimated net loss of 500 SACC slots sus- closed, leaving only 6,965 DYCD OST Year than 1,100 children currently attending highest needs communities, wherever we tained by the community, say advocates. It Round slots – 2,566 less than the 9,500 ACS School Aged Child Care (SACC) programs could,” said ACS spokesperson Kali Hol- is unclear how the City intends to allocate slots the Mayor had promised to replace,” would be displaced come September be- loway. “We maintained cuts to programs the balance of the additional funding, which says Socolar. The most significant net loss cause there are no Year Round OST pro- that received OST contracts on-site.” ACS al- advocates believe could support another of programming – 1,987 slots – will occur grams serving their schools. In response, it located approximately $4 million in addition- 250 program slots. in Brooklyn, according to the DC 1707 appears that many of the centers scheduled al funding to restore the selected SACC pro- analysis, followed by Manhattan (457 to lose ACS funding will seek to maintain grams during the coming school year. ANALYSIS CALCULATES OST IMPACTS ON slots), Bronx (203 slots) and Queens (54 SACC programming through vouchers be- In addition, DYCD has identified $1 SCHOOL AGED CHILD CARE FAMILIES slots). Staten Island will gain 135 slots ing provided to parents. million in additional funding to support ad- through the transition. The analysis also claims that there will ditional OST programming in areas where More than 1,100 children currently at- The analysis also claims that Year be a significant net loss of program capacity gaps in service have appeared. The move tending SACC programs previously fund- Round OST programs will effectively in year two of the transition and that more apparently follows concerns regarding the ed by ACS will be “displaced” for the com- serve only 145 schools compared with the than half of those schools currently served net loss of school-aged child care and after- ing school year following the closing of 351 schools served by the prior SACC pro- by SACC programs will not be served by any school programming in certain areas of the their programs, according to an analysis grams. year-round OST programs. (Note that the city, particularly Chinatown where hun- prepared by Sandy Socolar, a volunteer The Council of Supervisors and Ad- findings of this DC1707 analysis has been re- dreds of parents turned out at for meeting policy analyst with District Council 1707 ministrators, which represents day care vised slightly based on additional informa- with officials in July. which represents day care center employ- center directors and assistant directors, tion since we first reported it on line and in “These funds will support sites not ees. and the Day Care Council of New York our August 18th E-Newsletter.) originally funded by OST as well as support The analysis identified 31 centers City, which represents the nonprofit spon- Forty-one ACS-funded Child Care Cen- additional slots in neighborhoods that have which will close some or all of their SACC sors of City-funded centers, cooperated in ters which were originally scheduled to lose families previously served by ACS school- classrooms in September and for which no developing the analysis. one or more of their School Aged Child Care age programs,” says Michael Ognibene, on-site Year Round OST program has been awarded. Socolar argues that families will still be adversely affected despite promises of priority enrollment in new OST open- Centers Losing School Aged Childcare ings in other locations, either because year- Classrooms in September round OST capacity is not available or be- cause they have no way of getting children Manhattan Cuts from their own school to the site of the Chung Pak-Chrystie Street Child Care 34 newly opened programs. Socolar reports Pike Street School Age Center, PS 2 25 that the 31 SACC programs served a total Essex Street School Age Center, PS 20 75 of 89 different schools, providing staff to The Nonprofit Group Oliver Street School Age Center, PS 1 100 pick up children and accompany them The School of Public Affairs Children's Day Care Center 60 back to the program location each day. St Matthew & St Timothy School-Age 82 New year-round OST programs will be Baruch College Children's Aid Society - Douglass Center 60 Northside Center for Child Development 45 serving only twelve of these schools, ac- Presents the Fall 2005 Sheltering Arms Playschool at PS 197 60 cording to the analysis. “These centers, due to be cut Septem- SEMINAR SERIES Bronx ber 1st, are equally in need of a reprieve,” Riverdale Neighborhood House 25 said Socolar. The analysis did not take into Tuesday, HAC Steven Sales Day Care Center 20 account new OST programs which operate September 27, 2005 Ezekiel P. Rivers Learning Center 65 only during the school year claiming that 4:00 – 5:30 PM HAC River Park Towers Day Care Center 26 they were not comparable to the year- Five Star Day Care Center 18 135 East 22nd Street, Room 301 round SACC programs. Marshall England Center (Children's Pride) 20 Bet. Lexington and Third Avenues Lucille Murray Child Development Center 20 “DYCD is committed to ensuring that United Bronx Parents Day Care Center 40 families with children enrolled in ACS pro- grams will continue to receive services in Queens OST,” said Ognibene. “Throughout the Nonprofits and the Law: Sheldon Weaver Day Care Center 18 summer, DYCD and ACS have held a se- ries of meetings with parents to discuss the Start Up Basics Brooklyn transition to OST programs. Additional 25 SONIA JARVIS Stagg Street Center for Children information has also been mailed to these BBCS Duffield Children's Center 20 Ackerman Chair/Associate Professor families so they can make an informed de- Assn of Black Social Workers Center 20 Horace Greene Day Care Center 40 cision to either request a voucher from Space is limited. RSVP Required. Grand Street Settlement Day Care Center 20 ACS to remain in their current program or John Coker Day Care Center 20 enroll in an OST program. Families with To RSVP call 212.802.2988 Salvation Army Fiesta Day Care Center 26 children in an ACS-funded program will Love in Action Day Care Center I 20 be given priority placement during an ear- or by e-mail at Shirley Chisholm Day Care Center 20 ly enrollment period beginning on Sep- [email protected] 20 Children's Corner Day Care Center tember 1.” Children's World Day Care Center 20 www.baruch.cuny.edu/ Gregory Martin Early Childhood Academy 25 Many of the 31 centers scheduled to PAL La Puerta Abierta Day Care Center 40 lose ACS funding in September are report- spa/Centers/TheNonprofitGroup.jsp edly receiving requests from parents for Source: Sandy Socolar, DC 1707 vouchers to be used at the same centers, Building Leaders For Nonprofit Service according to Socolar. 10 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 PRPROGRAMOGRAM PRPROFILEOFILE Brooklyn’s New Family Justice Center Photo credits: Kimberlee Hewett One Stop Services for Domestic Violence Victims

“We haven’t reinvented the uni- through The Founders’ Circle, a diverse verse. We have just moved the universe group of foundations and corporate citi- into one place,” says Amy Barasch, Exec- zens. Members of The Founders’ Circle utive Director of New York City’s new include: the Avon Foundation, Altria Family Justice Center. The Center brings Corporate Services, Cisco Systems, Inc., together 37 different public and private Dell, Inc., Dr. Joy to the World Founda- agencies at one location, representing a tion, Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation, whole new approach towards the provi- Lifetime Television, United Way of New sion – and coordination -- of domestic vi- York City and Verizon Wireless, New olence services. With one visit, victims York Metro Region. Additional funding now may meet with a prosecutor and po- is provided through in-kind donations lice, obtain legal representation, access from the City and community partners. social services, begin long term counsel- “We decided to go into Brooklyn for ing, and meet with a clergy member – all several reasons,” says Commissioner in their native language. Jimenez. “Statistics show that one-third “The Family Justice Center takes the of all domestic violence incidents and burden off of the victim to travel around homicides in New York City occur in the City – often with children in tow – to Brooklyn. But looking past those num- Among those celebrating the opening of the new Family Justice Center were Yolanda Jimenez, receive the services she needs,” said bers, Brooklyn also has a very rich net- Commissioner Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence; Mayor Bloomberg; actress/producer Yolanda B. Jimenez, Commissioner of work of community based organizations Salma Hayek and Diane Stuart, Director U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic that provide services to DV victims.” Women. Violence. “Now all the service providers Also, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles are right down the hall from each other.” J. Hynes has long been an innovator in Center is simply a physical Located at 350 Jay Street in down- the provision of counseling and services gathering of existing re- town Brooklyn, the $6.5 million Family to victims of domestic violence. The Dis- sources. Most of the pub- Justice Center was developed through trict Attorney was a driving force in de- lic and private partners an innovative public/private partner- velopment of the Center and his office’s who work at the site or can ship. The Center is the first of 15 similar own DV Unit is co-located at the site. In be accessed through it facilities to open nationwide under a De- recognition of his commitment, the Cen- have been working togeth- partment of Justice initiative which pro- ter is dedicated to the memory of Hynes’ er for years. vided $1.2 million in federal funding. mother – Regina Drew -- herself a victim “These are people Another $725,000 in private philan- of domestic violence. who know each other by thropic support was raised locally For the most part, the Family Justice phone, if not by face,” says Barasch. And, up to now, phones have been the main link among and be- tween providers and clients. Wherever victims Today’s Nonprofit Calls for a New Kind of Leader! entered the system, be it The center offers child care with staff trained in play therapy. Are You Ready? through police and prose- cutors or community-based DV agen- explain the process and a woman can file cies, they would soon be clutching a fist a complaint for any incident that took “ United Way’s Senior Apply for United Way’s Senior Fellows Program: full of phone numbers – for case man- place anywhere in Brooklyn.” The Cen- agers, legal services, housing assistance, ter’s police officers can also obtain Fellows program counseling, emergency shelters, etc. Ser- copies of Domestic Incident Reports enabled me to see CONNECTIONS vice coordination involved a marathon (DIRs) previously filed at precincts the big picture, to Join 25 nonprofit leaders earning 12 credits toward game of multi-player phone tag. around the City. These DIRs are a criti- understand my an MPA at Baruch College School of Public Affairs “All we need to do now is walk cal piece of documentation which is of- down the hall with our client,” says ten required to prove eligibility for assis- organization as a Ellen Rosenberg, an attorney with Sanc- tance and services. “A woman can leave whole and to look SKILLS tuary for Families, one of four providers with a full packet of her paperwork,” at it from a board Analyze case studies and complete a consulting of civil-legal services at the Center. “Ser- says Barasch. vices can be provided in the moment The Center’s Advocacy and Civil- member’s perspective. project at a New York City-based nonprofit they are needed.” No more delays or Legal partner agencies seem to cover the This has given me a wondering if a client actually followed full spectrum of ethnicity in New York tremendous amount CREDENTIALS up on a referral. No more telephonic ad- City. “Staff at the Center speak up to 20 vocacy to find the right connection. “It different languages,” says Commission- of confidence…” Convenient evening classes make it possible to is just an incredible benefit to survivors er Jimenez. To cover all linguistic bases, STEPHANIE PALAU continue to work as you learn of domestic violence,” says Rosenberg. the Center also subscribes to the Lan- THE INTERNATIONAL Victims coming to the Center can guage Line telephone translation system CENTER IN NEW YORK take advantage of a wide array of servic- which allows advocates and clients to VALUE es. Or, they can choose not to. Waiting communicate via conference calls with Subsidized fee: $635 rooms for the Family Justice Center and translators speaking up to 170 different the District Attorney’s Counseling Unit languages and dialects. In a pilot with Open to qualified professionals who currently work at a New York City 501C3, are separate. “While by and large we are the Police Department, Jimenez’ Office and have both a BA and 5+ years of experience. seeing the same people, we do have has already used Language Line for clients who are not cooperating with the more than 1,000 client interviews in 31 Visit www.unitedwaynyc.org/Senior for more information about our criminal justice -- who haven’t called the languages ranging from Serbian and 2006 program! police and want nothing to do with the Tamil to Punjabi and Urdu. prosecution,” says Barasch. The Center also offers a faith-based Board Members, Executive Directors and Other Nonprofit Professionals: That said, direct access to prosecu- component with clergy representing Interested in other nonprofit leadership development programs? tors and the two police officers assigned Brooklyn’s many different faiths and Visit www.unitedwaynyc.org/NLDI to learn more. to the Center is one of the biggest ad- congregations available to provide coun- vantages for most clients. “Many advo- seling for victims confronting family and cates have had difficulty at times work- personal crises. “It wasn’t a requirement ing with precincts and some victims of the RFP but it was strongly recom- have been afraid to call the police be- mended,” says Jimenez. “When you cause they don’t know what will hap- look at a borough like Brooklyn – ‘the pen,” says Barasch. “Officers here can borough of churches’ – the clergy and September 2005 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz 11 PRPROGRAMOGRAM PRPROFILEOFILE the church is a real foundation in many “I like to think of DVRT as a virtual Fam- She expects the Family Justice Cen- the system but also the opportunities. It communities. We felt this would en- ily Justice Center, just without the roof,” ter to offer similar opportunities for is just an incredible benefit to survivors hance our ability to get the clergy in- says Jimenez. While clients in DVRT cross-pollination of programs and serv- of domestic violence.” volved as advocates on this issue.” benefited from enhanced services, the ices except on a much broader scale. The For now, the Family Justice Center is The Family Justice Center is an ex- real payoff came in the systemic changes Center anticipates serving 7,000 adults operating only on a walk-in basis from tension of the Domestic Violence Re- resulting from cross-agency collabora- and 14,000 children each year. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday –Friday at sponse Teams (DVRT) program, previ- tion. “We got to experience the issues “The more we have access to one an- 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY. For infor- ously headed by Barasch, in which and problems that advocates talk about other, the better we understand each oth- mation about the range of services avail- representatives of City agencies met to all the time and document them,” says ers’ roles,” says Rosenberg. “We are bet- able, go to www.nyc.gov/domesticvio- address the needs of high risk DV cases. Barasch. ter able to understand the constraints in lence.

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On-site community based organizations: Arab American Family Support Center Barrier Free Living Ofx!Zpsl!Tubuf!Tfobups Caribbean Women’s Health Association Center Against Family Violence Church Avenue Merchant’s Block Uipnbt!Q/!Npsbibo Association Dibjsnbo-! Dwa Fanm Haitian Centers Council TfobufÖt!Nfoubm!Ifbmui!boe Jewish Association for Services for the Aged Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Efwfmpqnfoubm!Ejtbcjmjujft!Dpnnjuuff Services Long Island College Hospital Rape Crisis Lfzopuf!Tqfblfs Intervention/Victims of Violence Program Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty New York Asian Women’s Center Safe Horizon Sanctuary for Families South Brooklyn Legal Services Women Working for a Better Community- Hope Gardens bu!uif Off-site community based organizations: 4se!Boovbm! Comunilife, Inc. Help Roads/Help USA New York Association for New Americans h*OURNEYOF(OPEv New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services #OMMUNITY-ENTAL(EALTH Park Slope Safe Homes Project Puerto Rican Family Institute STEPS to End Family Violence Turning the Corner !WARDS,UNCHEON

Faith-based organizations: Association of Hispanic Ministers Gsjebz-!Pdupcfs!32-!3116!23;41!q/n/Ñ!5!q/n/ Catholic Charities Christian Cultural Center SvttpÖt!po!uif!Cbz Global Ministries in Christ Long Island College Hospital Chaplaincy 273!.!56!Dsptt!Cbz!Cpvmfwbse-!Ipxbse!Cfbdi-!OZ!22525 Services and Pastoral Care New York Board of Rabbis K Colleges and universities: Tqpotpstijqt!boe!kpvsobm!bet!bwbjmbcmf/ Brooklyn Law School City University of New York Kingsborough !Ujdlfut!%61/!Ubcmf!pg!21;!%611/ Community College City University of New York Medgar Evers College Gps!npsf!jogpsnbujpo!dbmm!829.575.3663! Long Island University - Brooklyn, and New York City Technical College ps!wjtju!vt!bu!xxx/gfepgpsh/psh 12 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 ONON LLONGONG ISLANDISLAND

No Wrong Door vate interview rooms are available we are going to be able to reduce head- where necessary and appropriate. count and improve services using tech- Breaking Down Barriers in Nassau County “Customer Service” staff will help nology.” clients who feel that they still have not State of the art systems and soft- by Fred Scaglione received the services they require. ware are keys to No Wrong Door – both in Uniondale. No longer will individu- “We have wanted to do this since at Uniondale and as it ultimately rolls als seeking assistance be forced to shut- day one,” says Suozzi. “That facility out to connect with Nassau County’s For decades, the Plexiglas barriers tle between five separate government was a disgrace.” private, nonprofit human service net- separating staff at the Department of offices. No longer will applicants for For the County Executive, howev- work. A web-based screening and eli- Social Services from the people they food stamps, Medicaid or other entitle- er, “No Wrong Door” is more than just gibility tool will assist front desk staff were there to help had been symbolic ment programs have to descend into a new building. It is a whole new way route clients appropriately to the range of Nassau County’s approach to hu- the dark, cavernous hallways of DSS of doing business. “Health and human of available services. It also interfaces man services. They were there to pro- headquarters where tect workers – and county taxpayers – they are met by a wall of from assault by hordes of unwanted plastic and subsequent and presumably unworthy clients seek- in-depth interviews are ing public assistance. The barriers held in what looks like a could also be seen as a metaphor for prison visiting booth. the County’s historic working relation- Instead, the public ship with the nonprofit, human service will now enter a facility community. There was none. No com- designed to be welcom- munication with or input from non- ing and engineered to profit providers was sought or accept- be efficient. A spacious, ed. bright and airy waiting County Executive Thomas Suozzi area features a multi- began working on both of these issues station reception desk soon after coming into office in 2002. where “welcome staff” Now, Nassau nonprofits are enjoying will direct clients to the an unprecedented, highly collaborative services for which they relationship with County government. came but also assess (See Nassau Nonprofits Find a Partner their need and eligibili- in Government on page 13). ty for other programs. This month, the physical barriers Interviews with case- themselves will come down as the ad- works and eligibility ministration completes a critical next workers will take place step in the implementation of its “No in individual cubicles Wrong Door” policy – the consolida- furnished with a desk tion of health and human services into and chairs rather than No Wrong Door consolidates Nassau County health and human services in a user-friendly new a single, newly renovated headquarters Plexiglas partitions. Pri- headquarters at 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Uniondale.

services are over 40% of the Nassau with the County’s own case manage- County budget,” Suozzi explains. “It is ment system. one of the most important things the No Wrong Door is striving to be as county does – to provide a safety net paperless as possible, given the con- for county residents -- and we have to straints of government bureaucracy. do a better job of it. This is one example “We are also doing electronic docu- where the whole is much greater than ment management,” says Curtis. “All the sum of its parts. We will provide the client files will be scanned. As each much better service at less cost by col- Department goes on line, their files are laborating among ourselves.” available to workers on their desk- “No Wrong Door” began by con- tops.” solidating eight county agencies – the Nassau’s new approach presumes Departments of Social Services, Health, close working relationships with the Drug & Alcohol, Senior Citizen Affairs, County’s network of nonprofit Mental Health, the Youth Board, Veter- providers. The County is already de- ans Service Agency and the Office of veloping plans, in cooperation with the the Physically Challenged – into a Health and Human Services Advisory Health and Human Services “vertical” Committee, for a series of “Satellite” lo- under the leadership of Deputy County cations to be housed in the offices of Executive Mary Curtis. Commission- community based organizations. ers and staff have a mandate to find “We suggested very early on that ways to work together to improve and the County create satellite offices enhance services. A “Case of the where people could bring documenta- Week” program identifies gaps in programming and new opportunities for service collaborations. The move to Uniondale will offer a tangible, concrete platform for even further col- laboration. “The physical consolidation yields syner- gies and infrastructure sav- ings,” says Thomas Stokes, Deputy Director of Human Services. “Some of these larger departments had their own IT, HR, Legal, Planning, Research and even Office Ser- vices. We are consolidating all these groups together and For decades, the public has been greeted by a wall of Plexi- over time through attrition glas at Nassau County Department of Social Services. September 2005 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz 13 ONON LLONGONG ISLANDISLAND tion, make appointments or do follow- Details of how these satellite offices nonprofit providers to make referrals (CPTED) -- to address security con- up,” says Jack O’Connell, Executive Di- would work – with out-stationed and schedule appointments with cerns of DSS staff who are losing their rector of the Health and Welfare Coun- County employees and/or through on- County agencies on-line. In fact, the Plexiglas protection. In addition to on- cil of Long Island (HWCLI) and site CBO staff – have yet to be finalized. service referral and scheduling module site police and public safety officers, co-chair of the HHS Advisory Commit- Plans do call for these offices and will be coming from the nonprofit sec- Uniondale features panic buttons at in- tee. “The next step is to identify maybe other CBOs to be linked to No Wrong tor itself. “It is one we are now rolling terview desks, a raised security station as many as four satellite communities Door through the web-based eligibility out at the Nassau Partnership for which oversees both the reception and where people would be able to go in- screening tool and additional enhance- Healthy Communities,” says O’Con- interview areas and comprehensive se- stead of having to go to Uniondale.” ments which would allow clients and nell, whose HWCLI administers the curity camera coverage. Furniture has Partnership program. even been placed to keep workers clos- Nonprofit providers can also ex- est to cubicle exits in case of a con- pect to be on the receiving end of refer- frontation. “It sounds like they didn’t Nassau Nonprofits Find a Partner rals coming through the No Wrong ignore our wishes. It looks like they Door systems. Curtis recognizes the tried,” says Jerry Laricchiuta, newly in Government critical role which nonprofits play in elected President of CSEA 830 which providing essential services, sometimes represents 9,600 County employees in- “If you are thinking about clients and people as contract agencies and sometimes as cluding those at DSS. “Right now, I am being served, this is a very, very interesting place to providers of charitable services. reserving judgement.” be,” says Jack O’Connell, Executive Director of the “When someone comes to us and says Suozzi clearly believes that the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI). they can’t afford food but they are not Plexiglas barriers of the past were the After decades of struggling to provide services with eligible for food stamps, what do we wrong way to protect Nassau County’s limited funding and even less in the way of collabo- do?” asks Curtis. “We can’t be the last taxpayers. “In December of 2001, Nas- rative planning and strategic support, nonprofit link in the chain.” sau County was rated "The Worst Run To this end, Curtis is working hard County" in the United States of Ameri- providers of health and human services in Nassau to ensure that County employees un- ca by the Maxwell School of Public Pol- County finally have found a public partner in the derstand the broad range of services icy,” he has said. “For a County that did administration of County Executive Thomas Suozzi. which community-based organizations not manage anything well, Health and For one thing, the County Executive clearly provide. An Agency Fair, featuring in- Human Service Departments received believes in the importance of human services, both to troductory display tables with more little attention whatsoever. No Wrong individuals in need and to the health of the county than 60 CBOs, is scheduled for County Door is a journey to provide better, as a whole. Despite facing a staggering financial cri- staff on October 17th at the Cradle of more effective services to our residents Aviation near the new Uniondale facil- most in need. We will do so, not by sis upon taking office, Suozzi made improvements to ity. spending more money, but by manag- the social services system a high priority. The County It is worth noting that the adminis- ing better, communicating better and Executive also consults with the nonprofit community tration also utilized innovative systems coordinating our existing resources on a regular basis – both formally and informally – and architecture – known as Crime Pre- more effectively. In fact it will help as he develops policy and programs. vention through Environmental Design more people and save money.” Suozzi has even fixed at least one potentially Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi life-threatening and previously intractable problem for many nonprofits – delays in contract payment. And, he recently committed to address another -- the severe ero- sion of the nonprofit sector’s ability to provide services due to long term loss of infrastructure funding. “When I first came into office, my transition group for health and human services came straight from the nonprofit and academic communities,” says Suozzi. “They helped us to understand what the problems were and what some of the opportunities were. That is where the No Wrong Door concept came from.” One of the problems cited early on were the terrible delays in processing county contracts and payments which were causing critical cash flow problems for nonprofit providers. “Year after year, you wouldn’t see the con- tract until months into the year, if you were lucky,” says Sandy Oliva, Executive Director of the Nassau Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “I remember one year we were 18 months behind,” says O’Connell. “It was a problem that had been identified for decades with no relief,” says Joseph Smith, Executive Director of Long Beach Reach. “Nonprofits were facing ‘pay-less’ paydays, delays in vendor payments, cancellation of insurances.” Within weeks of taking office, Suozzi committed to fix the problem. The 28 often duplicative steps in con- tract processing were reduced to eight, says Smith. The process gradually improved and this year Suozzi surprised the nonprofit community by handing out advance payment checks for new contracts at a January 10th press con- ference. “It is impressive,” says O’Connell. “He said he would fix it and he kept his word.” Suozzi also established the Health and Human Services Advisory Committee which brings together eight leaders from the nonprofit community and the eight County Commissioners of health and human services departments to con- sult on policy and program issues. O’Connell and Deputy County Executive Mary Curtis, who comes from the nonprofit community herself, co-chair the group. “It is the first time we ever have had an opportunity to sit at the table with agency commissioners and problem solve,” says Oliva. “It is something you just can’t put a value on.” In June, Suozzi won a standing ovation at the HWCLI Annual Luncheon when he announced his commitment to begin addressing “infrastructure” problems facing many nonprofits after years of budget cuts or flat funding. “For five years, these agencies have been providing this level of service and doing more with less,” says Curtis. “A lot of them have trimmed their programs and their expenses. On the other hand, all of their costs are increasing. We do have to recognize as government that they can’t continue to do this.” Curtis confirms that the County Executive will be seeking funds in his budget proposal for FY2006 to address specific problems in specific sectors. “We are not just going to be handing out money,” she explains. “This is going to be based on priorities and needs.” For example, Curtis cites one proposal from the Department of Senior Citizens Affairs, in consultation with nonprofit providers, to strengthen the case management system. By allocating $186,000, the County could add two additional case managers to the 20 which currently work in contract provider agencies and also increase average salaries from under $30,000 to $33,500. Curtis expects to find less than universal agreement on initiatives to reduce administrative costs through improved collaboration among nonprofits themselves. “In our Youth Board area, we have a lot of very small agen- cies,” she explains.“Maybe we need to look at joint purchasing of book keeping services or health insurance plans.” What about regular Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) in contracts? “It is a consideration,” she says. 14 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 AAGENCYGENCY OFOF THETHE MONTHMONTH

very skilled work.” Literacy Partners While the majority of Downs’ students are immigrants, their litera- Adult Reading cy problem is not just one of learning English. It is learning to read and While there can be no one quite like students’ varying skill levels and goals. write at all. “Some of them have her, Emma Davis is not unique. Almost The agency’s programs and curricula in- never been to school in their lives,” 100 million American adults share her clude Adult Basic Education (ABE), Pre- says Downs. “Our student from former problem. Davis, soon to turn 50 GED, GED, English for Speakers of Other Guyana never had a day of school. and newly unemployed, could not read. Languages (ESL), Family Literacy/ESL, Most have had some but not more “For the longest, I knew I had a read- Financial Literacy,Health Literacy and than two or three years.” ing problem,” she explains. Davis, like Employment Preparation. For volunteers, standing up in countless others, hid the handicap from Most LP programs meet twice week- front of 15 knowledge hungry adults friends, family and especially her em- ly for three-hour sessions. Programs are can seem like a daunting prospect. ployers. “I would tape record meetings available both days and evenings at loca- “I had no teaching experience,” says and play them over and over until I could tions in Manhattan and mornings in the Downs. “I was scared to death.” remember what was being said.” Her in- Bronx. “We are in South Bronx, Harlem, However Literacy Partners pre- nate intelligence and obvious “gift for midtown and the lower east side,” says pares the volunteers with a compre- gab” offered some cover, but eventually McLean. hensive training program. “They Davis found herself out of work and out Programming is made possible have 20-plus hours of classroom of of excuses. “First it had been taking care through use of space donated by a num- instruction,” says McLean. of my son. Then it was that I just didn’t ber of corporate and community part- “It was very intensive,” says have time,” she says. “But when I lost ners. New York Life, Ogilvy & Mather, Downs. “A lecturer came in and my job, I had nothing but time.” One Colgate Palmolive and Time Inc. all make talked about the different aspects of sleepless Friday night, Davis heard a 3:00 facilities available in Manhattan. “When teaching, both theoretical and how a.m. radio ad for Literacy Partners. She their folks leave at five o’clock, we come you do it practically. They gave us contacted the organization Monday in and take over the cafeterias,” says physical curriculum and did role Susan A. McLean, Executive Director, Literacy morning. McLean. “We wouldn’t be able to do this playing. At the end, there was an Partners Davis tested at a third-grade reading without our partners.” exam at the end where you had to level. “I was pissed,” she says. Davis `“Over 25 years ago, the New York teach the course for the instructor.” however, there is little to fear. Students transformed her anger into determina- Life Foundation began providing space “They have to demonstrate they ac- only come to Literacy Partners programs tion as she enrolled in a twice-weekly, for Literacy Partners’ evening adult liter- tually can teach,” says McLean. because they want to – often passionate- volunteer-led tutoring program run by acy classes,” says Peter Bushyeager, Pres- For Downs and the other volunteers, ly. These are people on a personal mis- Literacy Partners in midtown Manhattan. ident of New York Life Foundation. “The Now, Davis is enrolled at the College of relationship…has provided important lit- New Rochelle in a program offering both eracy services to the community and the a GED and initial credits towards a col- New York Life Foundation is proud that lege degree. “I want to turn my GED into this relationship continues.” The Family That Reads Together a Ph.D.,” says Davis. She also shares her LP also offers programming at loca- The old line about “the family that reads together…” only works when the family-- everyone in the family new-found passion for reading and tions made available by other nonprofits. -- can read. Literacy Partners’ family literacy program in partnership with the Women’s Housing and Economic learning while working at Literacy Part- SASS Plaza at Harlem Congregations for Development Corporation (WHEDCO) in the South Bronx is one way to address that issue. ners to assist other adult students. Community Improvement (HCCI) and “Literacy Partners has been in exis- the Bettie B. Wilson Learning Center “WHEDCO and Literacy Partners found each other a number of years ago,” says Rose Rivera, Director of tence for 31 years,” explains Susan A. house programs in Harlem. Henry Street WHEDCO’s Head Start Program.“We decided that the Head Start program would be the ideal foundation for a part- McLean, who joined the organization in Settlement hosts programs downtown. nership. We have parents coming to us with their young children. Many of these parents are new to this country early 2003 as Executive Director. Begun Despite the name change, volunteers and in need of language, GED and ESOL services.” as Literacy Volunteers of New York City, are still key to Literacy Partners’ pro- Parents who enroll in the Family Literacy/ESL program join their children in Head Start and receive LP’s the group originally focused on offering grams. LP typically uses between 110 Adult Basic Education instruction five mornings a week. “The parent works in the classroom with their children on one-on-one tutoring for adults. and 160 volunteers. “Right now, we have language building skills for themselves and their children,” says Rivera. “We have 104 families enrolled in Head The problem of limited adult literacy about 110 that are active,” says McLean. Start and of that number 15-25 parents participate in the Literacy Partners program.” is significantly greater than many people Volunteers typically teach in two-mem- It is a natural fit, explains Rivera. “As part of our Head Start program we not only look at where the realize. More than one-third of all adult ber teams for groups of between 6 and 20 children are but we help families look at their own goals.” In addition to building literacy, the program helps par- New Yorkers – 36% -- cannot read beyond students who are closely grouped accord- ents better understand how to help their children with homework and be involved in their education. the 5th grade level, says McLean. The re- ing to reading level. sulting costs – both personally and to so- “I wanted to take beginners because “Some of our families have gone on to get GEDs and find employment,” says Rivera. The benefits are far ciety – are enormous. Nearly half of all I feel it is so important for people to have reaching. Some parents have gone on to become parent leaders within the public school system. It has a stabi- low-literacy adults live at the poverty a strong foundation,” says Joan Downs, a lizing effect on the entire community.”

level. Half of all the adults receiving wel- former magazine writer and editor who Photo credits: Jori Klein fare do not have a high school diploma or has been a volunteer at Literacy Partners a GED. Children of parents who cannot for several years. “I was absolutely read are more likely to drop out of school. amazed at how ‘beginning’ people can “As years went by the need grew and be. About half come to us not knowing the organization no longer could accom- the alphabet. plish what it wanted on a one-on-one-ba- “They are all people who are intelli- sis,” McLean explains. In the mid-1990s, gent,” explains Downs, who with her Literacy Partners separated from the na- teaching partner Judy Smith, tutors a tional organization and established itself class of 15. “The typical student is a 45 as an independent nonprofit. “Literacy year old male who is married, has chil- Partners had a new mission to teach in dren and has a job. Many of them have larger groups with trained tutors and hidden the fact that they can’t read from make a bigger impact on the communi- everybody -- sometimes from their fami- ty,” says McLean. lies, certainly from wherever it is they Today, Literacy Partners offers help work. They tend to do construction or to approximately 1,800 adults through a are short order cooks, busboys, and wait- wide variety of programs based on the resses. They work with their hands, often

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or at the Writers for Readers Learning Looking forward, McLean wants Lit- Center at the Women’s Housing and Eco- eracy Partners expand programming into nomic Development Corporation (WHED- other parts of the city – Queens, Brook- CO) in the South Bronx. This center now lyn, Staten Island and northern Bronx. houses one of LP’s Family Literacy pro- “The needs in the communities are grams (See “The Family that Reads To- overwhelming,” she says. The agency is gether” on page 14.) also trying to expand its network of While Literacy Partners has been rel- community partners as a way to broad- atively successful in its own fundraising en its outreach and develop new pro- efforts, McLean believes grantmakers gramming. “We are looking to places should do more to address the adult lit- where we haven’t traditionally been,” eracy issue. “A lot of foundations have says McLean, noting that there are on- not been primed to give money to adult going discussions for joint program- literacy,” she says. Fortunately, some do ming with labor unions and community focus on subset issues like financial liter- colleges. acy or health literacy. As a result, Liter- Meanwhile, McLean and LP’s 26-full acy Partners can feature some of these and part-time staff and 115 volunteers are grant-funded modules as part of its larg- gearing up for the new September semes- er programming. “For straight-up teach- ter. “We have been getting 40 to 50 new ing an adult to read, it is not there,” she applications a week,” says McLean. “It is says. going to be a busy year.”

Anna Limontas Salisbury (l) , Site Coordinator the Literacy Partners programs at Time, Inc. headquarters, helps out with groups of students.

sion. “It is probably unlike teaching any in recent years. “When I first came, it was other class,” she says. “They hang on run under a different system,” says Anna every word you say. They will do any- Limontas Salisbury, Site Coordinator for thing you ask -- the most boring repeti- the Time Inc. location. “People came in tious exercises -- and they are so proud of and got some help with their reading themselves when they get it. We are skills and set goals. Now, the testing is proud of them, too.” more rigorous.” All Literacy Partners programs are While students do not receive offered at no cost, but students still pay a grades, they are tested regularly – after significant price, in terms of time and ef- every 50 hours of instruction – to assess fort, to take part. “Almost everybody how they are doing and ensure they are comes to us from their day job,” says in the right groupings. Students move in Downs who teaches twice a week at one and out of groups while advancing at of the midtown locations. “We work their own pace. with them intensively for three hours and Literacy Partners raises almost 90% then some people take the subway to a of its $2.7 million budget through private night job. It gives you humility when fundraising and development efforts. you see the courage, motivation and Two government grants account for less strength of these people. They are an in- than $300,000 of funding. McLean cred- spiration.” its the organization’s board of directors The shared commitment and mutual for much of the fundraising success. respect of volunteers and students engen- “Our board is a giving board and also a ders a focused but relaxed atmosphere working board,” says McLean. “They are conducive to learning. At the evening all highly committed to the organization. pre-GED program at Time Inc.’s head- We have a gala which takes place in May quarters, tutors and students gather in of every year and brings in about $1 mil- small groups scattered around a spacious lion. For an organization our size that is a cafeteria looking out on midtown Man- very successful event.” hattan. “If I had teachers like these when Syndicated newspaper columnist Liz I was in school, I would have had my Smith serves as Honorary Chairman for GED and been in college,” says Wade the organization and has been a driving Bishop. “They care for you. I am having force behind its success for many years. fun. At this age, I am having fun.” "I have been involved with this wonder- Programming has expanded to offer ful program for 25 years and I still can't a full continuum of instruction, begin- fully imagine the problems of those who ning with Adult Basic Education and can't read or write,” she says. “But I see moving through pre-GED and then GED their joy when they learn.” programs. Bishop, 55 and now in a pre- Literacy Partners also garners support GED program, is focused on eventually from other donors within the publishing winning his GED. “Everyone wants me world, including its “Writers for Readers” to submit a resume to get a job and I program. As part of this effort, best-selling don’t have a GED,” he explains. He also authors such as Mary Higgins Clark, John wants to serve as an example to his fami- Grisham, Patricia Cornwell and many oth- ly about what he and they can achieve. ers have made significant contributions to Literacy Partners instructional phi- LP programs, including the funding of a losophy also has grown more structured special learning center named in their hon-

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Twenty-five years ago, Elizabeth “Bet- ment field continue to lag men in ty” Becker found herself to be only one of salary and advancement,” said three women attending a national confer- Mayer. She cited surveys show- ence of fundraising executives. “I was con- ing that average salaries for fe- cerned about that,” she says. male fundraisers ($73,295) were Becker, then Director of Development only 76% of the average salaries for the YWCA of the USA, decided to act on paid to males ($95,879). her concern. “I called a few people and we “Now, we probably domi- talked about starting an organization to be a nate the field in terms of num- support for women in fundraising.” Eigh- bers,” Mayer continued. “Where teen women showed up for that first meet- we don’t dominate is in the top ing. “We were really pleased,” says Becker. positions.” She noted that Now, women are likely to outnumber women were still underrepre- men at any typical gathering of fundraising sented at the highest levels, par- professionals. And, while Women in Devel- ticularly in larger nonprofits. “In opment (WID), New York the group Becker general, they are more likely to founded, can’t take sole credit, it has cer- lead smaller organizations.” tainly provided valuable networking and “When we started, there support for hundreds of women in the were practically no women in Betty Becker, founder of Women in Development (third from left) and current president Brenna Sheehan May- greater New York area as they sought to ad- the field of college develop- er (center) were joined at the organization’s 25th Anniversary Celebration by founding members Kay Dayton, vance their careers during the past quarter ment,” says Becker, looking Marguerite Gilpatric and Elizabeth O'Connor. At right are Virginia Stull, WID Vice President and Poonam century. back over WID’s 25-year history. Prasad a WID Board Member. On July 13th, more than 300 of WID’s “Now, you will see a great num- 650-plus members turned out to honor ber of women in all of the colleges, includ- members can enhance specif- Photo credit: Daniel Root Becker as part of a year-long celebration of ing the most prestigious. Then, they began ic fundraising and develop- the organization’s 25th Anniversary. The to appear in foundations and in corporate ment skills. event, sponsored by NYU’s George H. Hey- fundraising. The area where I think women “They offer a lot of class- man, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and are probably still underrepresented is in the es on different things – from Fundraising, offered members a chance to hospital field, so there is still room to grow.” how to review your resume savor the astounding progress which Becker also recalls that there were only and negotiate your salary to women have made in the field of develop- two black men at the professional confer- resources in your communi- ment while also focusing on those barriers ence which first prompted her to found ty that will make your event which remain to be broken. WID. “While there are more now, I think better,” says Kara Logan, Di- “Women have made considerable con- there is still a differential in the numbers of rector of Development for tributions to the development field, raising people of color in the field, both men and Harlem RBI. Logan, who has millions of dollars and enhancing the pro- women,” she says. been a member for about a fessionalism of fundraising,” said Brenna Right from the beginning, WID focused year, finds the opportunity to Sheenan Mayer, President of WID and Vice on providing networking and career sup- interact with other WID President for College Advancement at The port for its members. “The primary role women extremely helpful. College of New Rochelle. Mayer noted, for was to get the news out about jobs because “These are really bright In May, WID presented its Women of Achievement Award to example, that Naomi Levine, former head the ‘old boy’ network was doing very well women who are doing the Emily Kernan Rafferty (c.), President of the Metropolitan Mu- of fundraising at New York University has for men but very poorly for women,” says same work and are happy to seum of Art. She is joined by Patti Harris (l), Deputy Mayor for been known as “the Two-Billion Dollar Becker. mentor people,” she says. Administration, City of New York and WID President Brenna Woman” in recognition of the enormous WID holds luncheons, generally on the “You can talk, send emails Sheehan Mayer (r.). success of the University’s fundraising ef- first Monday of the month, from September and follow up.” forts during her tenure. through May. “We always try to have a One on one mentoring has been a WID fers a formal mentoring program which At the same time, however, the WID great speaker and pick topics that we feel focus ever since Becker first invited a col- matches newer members with more ex- event highlighted a continuing gap between are relevant to our members,” says Mayer. league out to lunch for coaching on how to perienced fundraising professionals. salaries paid to men and women. “As in the The group also sponsors periodic profes- ask for a raise and a better title. “She got the “We always have a call out for men- corporate sector, women in the develop- sional development workshops where title and got the raise,” says Becker. WID of- tors,” says Mayer. Now, WID is adding even more structure to the program. “They are asked to do three sessions to- gether,” Mayer explains. “We want to do a little more training for the mentor and also for the mentee – what their ex- pectations should be and how they can make the most of the opportunity.” Another benefit of WID member- ship, which comes with an annual dues of $125 ($60 for interns and first-year fundraisers), is the organization’s monthly newsletter featuring industry news as well as interviews and tips from WID members. Looking forward, WID wants to deal with its strong growth in recent years while still maintaining the close-knit feel that has made it so popular and effective. “We don’t want to lose any of the good things we are doing.” “It has been an exciting field and a very good field for women,” says Beck- er. The organization she founded has certainly played a role in making that a reality. For information about WID, visit their website at www.widny.org. September 2005 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz 17 VVOICEOICE OFOF THETHE CONSUMERCONSUMER

Permanency Bill of 2005 • Refusal to Accept Services: Under the compromise, the parent must have re- Compromise Ends Two-Year Stalemate fused to accept appropriate services for six months and affirmatively swear in First, the good news; then the bad islation to go through our committee dur- court that they will never accept serv- news. Part A and Part B. Now, finally, a ing the past legislative session,” says As- ices. Moreover, the child welfare au- compromise. semblyman William Scarborough, Chair of thorities must also demonstrate to the Streamline the family court system. the Assembly’s Committee on Children and court that the services in question are Improve judicial oversight for children in Families. For families lodged in the family necessary and appropriate. foster care. Provide ongoing and consistent court system, the legislation would provide This result, like any compromise, does- legal representation for their families. on-going, continuous legal representation n’t necessarily make everyone happy. Avoid the anticipated loss of $60-80 million from the time a child was removed until the “We wish the grounds for suspending in federal foster care funding. child returned home. Now, representation reasonable efforts were not broadened at Even in New York’s often troubled is only provided during periodic court all,” says Arsham. “We think they are State legislature, it would be hard not to hearings. Court hearings, themselves, broad enough as it is. It is disturbing that reach consensus on this package of goals. would be more frequent – at least every six there are forces in Albany who think this is And, almost surprisingly, Assembly De- months, compared to the year or 18 months a good thing.” mocrats and Senate Republicans did agree which is now typical. Placement with a rel- “The parent’s bar did not consider that on these core provisions -- Part A -- of the ative would be a priority if children do have the additional aggravated circumstances Permanency Bill of 2005. Yet, for the past to be removed. In cases of voluntary sur- were necessary and we are really concerned two years, finalization of this important and render of custody, the legislation also pro- that we were going to have a spate of in- progressive legislation has been held up by vides for enforceable written agreements re- creased litigation of 39B motions -- these no a battle over a secondary proposal by Gov- garding birth parents’ rights to future reasonable effort motions,” says Sue Jacobs, ernor George Pataki – “Part B” contacts and communication with children. specifically citing concerns about the new Assembly Member William Scarborough Under the Federal Adoption and Safe “Having court reviews every six provisions covering abandonment. “We Families Act (ASFA), child welfare authori- months holds every one’s feet to the fire,” think it sweeps too broadly. We are going to ties are required to provide reunification says Karen Friedman, Executive Director of find women who are victims of domestic vi- “From my perspective, the aggravated services to families whose children have Lawyers for Children. “It will make for olence and also teen mothers who are circumstances provision is palatable be- been removed and placed in foster care. better practice on behalf of parents’ coun- frightened and confused but who actually cause there are no mandatory disquali- The only exceptions to this requirement sel, law guardians, the city, agencies and want to keep their babies and work on serv- fiers,” says Friedman. “In each instance, have been a series of “aggravated circum- the courts as well. Everyone should be ices to make that possible.” there is still discretion that is given to the stances” – truly egregious cases where a working better, faster and harder on behalf However, both sides feel like they judge.” child has been sexually abused, repeatedly of children and families under the new came away with something they can live Now, the compromise bill is ready for abused physically or where parents have bill.” with. the Governor’s signature. been convicted of murder or assault of an- Current child welfare and family court other child. practices vary from local district to local Governor Pataki’s “Part B” proposal district. “A lot of these things have not called for a broad expansion of the “aggra- happened or happened sporadically, de- vated circumstances” under which local pending on the determination or whim of child welfare authorities could legally give the individual jurisdiction,” says Scarbor- up on certain families -- and thereby avoid ough. “Now we will have a universal Flexible, Diverse, Professional, the expensive and often frustrating task of process that governs how children are dealt providing services toward an eventual goal with in the system.” of family reunification. The Governor’s At the same time, however, the legisla- Available, Quick… proposals included new “aggravated cir- tion also imposes new burdens on the sys- cumstances” ranging from child abandon- tem without providing additional re- ment to a parent’s refusal to participate in sources to meet them. “The overarching Key attributes describing a positions or a social worker looking appropriate services. effect of the bill is to move proceedings The Part B proposals were initially more quickly,” says Sue Jacobs, Executive Social Work p.r.n. relationship. to affiliate with a quality agency, sponsored by the New York State Public Director of the Center for Family Represen- Welfare Association which represents the tation. “You can’t have a bill that requires Settings and social workers look to Social Work p.r.n.! various local social service districts everybody to show up in court more fre- nationwide have found they have a We have the reputation and the throughout the state. They were strongly quently and at more hearings and not un- opposed by an array of advocates on behalf derstand that that creates a resource issue.” friend in Social Work p.r.n. A partner attributes that are key to a of children, parents and families. To accomplish its positive outcomes, “This legislation is dangerous,” said both sides have been forced to reach a com- who understands the business side long-lasting relationship. Fola Campbell of Concerned Citizens for promise on the Part B proposals. The new yet also cares about the well-being Family Representation, assessing the Gov- Permanency Bill of 2005 adds three new Social Work p.r.n. has two office of social workers and clients. ernor’s original proposal. “It is certainly “aggravated circumstances” under which locations in the Greater NY Metro going to have a negative impact on the local social services are relieved of their le- Social Work p.r.n. is a national social gains we have made in the child welfare gal responsibility to provide family reunifi- area. The Manhattan office serves system.” cation services: work company, run by social workers “The governor’s proposal would make • Abandonment: The compromise pro- Manhattan, Brooklyn & Staten for social workers, offering the definition of ‘aggravated circumstances’ posal, however, defines the new “ag- Island, call 212-267-2914. The broader and vaguer in ways that are partic- gravated circumstances” to coincide innovative products and services ularly scary,” said Mike Arsham of the with the Abandoned Infant Protection Westchester office serves the Bronx, Child Welfare Organizing Project. “The Act, the State’s “Safe Haven” law designed to meet the changing way the language is written, someone’s which allows a parent to abandon an Queens, Long Island, Westchester needs of social workers and settings. parental rights could be terminated based infant in a safe way, for example at a and surrounding areas, call on a value judgment by a caseworker. A church or hospital, during the first five Termination of Parental Rights is like the days of life and not be criminally pros- So whether you’re a setting 914-637-0442. Or visit us at death penalty in child welfare. It is not ecuted. something you invoke lightly.” •Neglect Placement followed by Abuse: looking to fill temporary, socialworkprn.com. For two years, the struggle over the This applies in cases where a child, temp-to-perm or permanent Part B “aggravated circumstances” propos- who was previously placed in foster al stood in the way of progress on a bill care as the result of parental neglect, is which everyone deemed to be extremely subsequently re-placed in foster care valuable – both in the benefits it would based on a finding of abuse. Under the bring to the Family Court System and in the compromise, however, the subsequent role it would play in helping the State avoid abuse must be perpetrated by the same what could turn out to be a $60-80 million parent and can not be triggered by a federal sanction on foster care funding. finding that the child is “at risk” of ‘This was most important piece of leg- abuse. Manhattan: 212 -267-2914 • Westchester: 914-637-0442 • socialworkprn.com 18 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 PEOPLEPEOPLE SERSERVINGVING PEOPLEPEOPLE Executive Director Named Leadership Transition at Lakeside at City Harvest Newman Succeeds Lederman

Sally Hernandez Pinero, a for- Harvey Newman has been ap- dential programs as well as foster mer deputy mayor of New York pointed President and CEO at Lake- boarding home and adoption services City, has been appointed Executive side Family and Children’s Services. in New York City, juvenile justice pro- Director of City Harvest. He succeeds Robert M. Lederman grams and homes for individuals with “I am honored to work with the who has led the agency since 1986. disabilities. Newman joined Lakeside Board and staff at City Harvest to Lakeside, which is headquartered in on August 1st and Lederman retired on further our mission of ending Spring Valley, provides MRDD resi- September 2nd. hunger in communities throughout New York City,” she said. Hernandez Pinero, an attorney, has served as Chairwoman of the New York City Housing Authority, Deputy Mayor for Finance and Eco- nomic Development for the Office of the Mayor David Dinkins; Deputy Borough President of Man- hattan; Chairperson of the Finan- cial Services Corporation of New York City, which administered grants and loans to City-based Sally Hernandez Pinero businesses; Managing Director at Fannie Mae, American Communi- our organization and look forward ties Fund, a development arm in to working with her to take City the Northeast; and Senior Vice Harvest to the next level.” President for Corporate Affairs at A native New Yorker, Hernan- The Related Companies, LP, a real dez Pinero also brings experience estate development organization. from a number of board appoint- Harvey Newman Robert M. Lederman “We are so pleased to have Sal- ments including Consolidated ly Hernandez Pinero assume the Edison, Lower Manhattan Develop- Newman Lederman role of Executive Director at City ment Corporation and the Fund For Harvest,” said James Kallman, new the City of New York. Newman had recently served Lederman first joined Lakeside in City Harvest Board Chair as of July Hernandez Pinero is a graduate as Deputy Commissioner at New 1980 as Director of Social Services after 2005. “We are proud that she has of Wesleyan University and re- York City’s Administration for having served for 13 years with the accepted the challenge of leading ceived her law degree from the New Children’s Services with responsi- predecessor agency to New York York University School of Law, af- bility for child care and Head Start. City’s Administration for Children’s terwhich she joined Bedford- During his career, he also was Ex- Services. Six years later Lederman Stuyvesant Legal Services. She sub- ecutive Director at the Center for was appointed Lakeside’s Presi- sequently worked at a Preventive Psychiatry in Westch- dent/CEO. community/housing development ester and Hamilton Madison During his tenure, Lederman has agency in the South Bronx and then House in New York City. He has overseen significant restructuring and spent five years at the State of New also served with UJA-Federation of growth in Lakeside’s services. In the York Mortgage Agency. New York and the Greater New 1990s, Lederman managed Lakeside’s If someone told you how to improve your Founded in 1981, City Harvest York Fund/United Way. transition away from campus-based non-profit's profitability and ROI, would you listen? is the world’s oldest and New York In addition, Newman has services and subsequent expansion of City’s only food rescue organiza- served as adjunct faculty at the foster boarding home and adoption tion, dedicated to feeding New York Hunter College School of Social programs. 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Lawrence Oaks has been appointed The American Red Cross in Nassau to be the new Executive Director of County (ARC/Nassau) has named Housing and Services, Inc. Claire Haa- Frank Cassano to be its new Chief Ex- ga Altman, HSI’s Founder and Board ecutive Officer. Cassano has most re- President, announced her decision to cently served as Executive Director of step out of the day to day operational the New Bronx Chamber of Commerce. aspects of HSI in order to focus her ef- Cassano had worked for many forts on new developments for HSI on a years with the YMCA, having served part-time basis. as Executive Director of both the Flat- “I have full confidence that Larry bush YMCA and the Bronx YMCA. In Oaks will lead HSI in a positive direc- 2002, he moved on to lead Catholic Big tion. His strong commitment to the de- Brothers for Boys and Girls as their velopment and preservation of low-in- CEO. come housing as well as his insight into "His years of experience working the special needs of our residents make with charities and businesses make him the ideal choice for HSI,” said Haa- him an ideal person to perform the du- ga Altman. ties of the Chief Executive Officer,” Oaks joined HSI in 1996 as a Prop- said Harriette P. Thayer, ARC/Nassau erty Management Associate and be- Chairman of the Board. Frank Cassano came a Vice President in 2003. He has "It is my distinct pleasure and honor overseen the management of properties Lawrence Oaks to have become a member of the Nassau in HSI's portfolio since 1999. Under his County Chapter," Cassano said, "I am Cassano returned to the YMCA as the leadership, HSI’s building manage- School of Public Administration. particularly excited about the dynamic first director of the newly renovated ment and services has grown from 190 “It’s an exciting time for HSI. We’re human services work the Red Cross per- youth center in the Bedford- units in 1999 to 516 units for special opening two new buildings before the forms and I look forward to a fruitful Stuyvesant community. Soon after, he populations currently, including Ken- year is out with our new East Harlem and successful year for us all." was promoted to Executive Director more Hall, the Narragansett and the building for post-foster care youths and Cassano was raised in Flushing, at the Flatbush YMCA. Cecil. a 40-unit building in the Bronx for fam- New York and began his community In the fall of 1993, Cassano was Mr. Oaks is a graduate of the State ilies with AIDS. I’m proud to be leading service career in 1968 as a camp coun- asked to return to the Bronx YMCA University of New York at Oneonta and the agency at this point in its develop- selor at the Flushing YMCA. All as Executive Director. Throughout attended the Harriman Graduate ment,” Oaks said through his college years, he continued his tenure, the Bronx YMCA had sig- to work at the Y in various positions of nificantly strengthened its board, increased responsibility. In 1973 he consistently achieved its fund raising graduated from Adelphi University goals, achieved annual positive fi- Beth Abraham Names Medical and accepted his first professional po- nancial results, doubled program sition as the youth director of the then service sites to 35 and served thou- Director for Skilled Nursing Facility Westchester-Bronx YMCA. sands more youth each year. In early In 1988, Cassano became the Exec- 2000 Cassano launched a successful Roberta L. Donin M.D. has been utive Vice President of the Bronx capital expansion campaign. As a re- selected by Beth Abraham Health Ser- Chamber of Commerce and served as sult, a new full service Bronx YMCA vices to serve as medical director of its Executive Director/CEO. Throughout was completed and dedicated in ear- Beth Abraham skilled nursing facility. his tenure, he created numerous mem- ly 2003 something the Bronx was As assistant clinical professor of ber services, significantly increased missing for almost 40 years. In late medicine at Columbia University Col- membership and was involved in a 2002, Cassano moved on to lead lege of Physicians and Surgeons and multitude of events promoting a better Catholic Big Brothers for Boys and director of the first geriatric outpatient Bronx. From 1990 through 1992 he Girls as their CEO. At the end of primary care center at Columbia Pres- joined the family business serving as 2004, Cassano assumed the position byterian Medical Center, Dr. Donin business manager. As soon as the fam- of Executive Director of the New brings more than 20 years of hands-on ily business no longer needed him, Bronx Chamber of Commerce. medical experience to her new post. She will lead the clinical team at Beth Abraham, located on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx with the added personal Tell Us About YOUR People email [email protected] goal of decreasing patient recovery time and improving the quality of life for patients. To its rightful designa- Roberta L. Donin M.D. tion as a world class, academic, reha- bilitative skilled nursing center. An Alliance of Non-Profit “Dr. Donin’s extensive experience geriatrics in Riverdale, NY. Organizations Strengthening in geriatrics will enable Beth Abraham Dr. Donin is involved with teach- to implement the most innovative ap- ing of medical students and internal Services for Youth proaches to patient care issues sur- medicine residents at New York Pres- rounding aging,” said Michael Fassler, byterian Hospital and St. Joseph’s A Better Bronx For Youth CEO, Beth Abraham Family of Health Medical Center in Westchester. She is a Consortium supports youth serving Services. member of the New York State Physi- “We are at a crucial juncture in cian Emergency Network and the New organizations in the Bronx chronic care and nursing home care in York State Medical Directors Associa- and Upper Manhattan. the United States,” said Dr. Donin. tion. Dr. Donin also lectures through- “Challenges abound. One of the rea- out the tri-state area on issues sur- BECOME A MEMBER! sons I was attracted to Beth Abraham rounding geriatric care. She began Health Services is the organization’s school at Universidad Autonoma de Contact us at extraordinary commitment to patients Gudelajara where she received an MD quality of care to its patients.” in 1980, then did a Fifth Pathway at [email protected] For the past 20 years, Dr Donin SUNY Downstate in 1981 and was li- served as medical director at many censed in New York. Dr. Donin trained 718-665-2449 skilled nursing facilities including the in internal medicine at Harlem Hospi- Wartburg Home, Manhattanville and tal then completed a geriatric fellow- for a list of services please go to Terrace Health Care Center. She cur- ship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in www.bbfyonline.org rently practices internal medicine and New York. 20 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 PEOPLEPEOPLE SERSERVINGVING PEOPLEPEOPLE

Federation Promotes Jay Jewish Guild for the Blind to Managing Director Names Director of Development

The Federation of Protestant Wel- Barbara Klein has joined The Jew- nity while running her own consult- fare Agencies (FPWA) has announced ish Guild for the Blind as Director of ing firm in New York City, where she the promotion of Cynthia Jay to the po- Development. Klein has more than planned and implemented successful sition of Managing Director. Jay has twenty years experience in the field of fundraising programs for a diverse been the Director of Communications fundraising and development, and group of non-profit as well as political and Marketing and a member of the ex- comes to The Guild after five success- clients. ecutive management team since she ful years as Director of Regional De- Ms. Klein has been featured in joined FPWA in 2003. velopment (Northeast), Major Gifts major trade publications, such as The Managing Director role for and Planned Giving, for National Campaign Industry News and the Na- FPWA is a newly created position that Jewish Medical and Research Center tional Journal, has lectured on ensures the core business of the Policy, in Denver, Colorado. fundraising and is a member of Advocacy and Research (PAR), Member Before working for the National Women in Development New York, a Services, and Development depart- Jewish Medical and Research Center, membership organization for profes- ments is fully integrated with commu- Klein developed her knowledge of sional fundraisers. She received her nication and marketing activities. She the New York philanthropic commu- BS from Boston University. will also assist in developing compre- hensive interdepartmental initiatives that target a wide spectrum of member agency needs, as well as identifying Promotions at Anderson School measurable quality outcomes tied to Cynthia Jay FPWA goals. Additionally, she will help Anderson School has announced School also announced that Sean Mack- represent FPWA to outside donors, industry and nonprofits. Prior to that several key promotions. ey has been promoted to the position of foundations and other stakeholders. she was Vice President of Global Com- Christine Thorbjornsen has been Assistant Director of Adult Services. “We are excited about Cindy’s pro- munications for a large financial serv- named to the postion of Chief Financial Mackey started with Anderson in 1998 motion and think her broad experience ices firm in NYC, VP of Corporate Officer. Thorbjornsen joined Anderson at the agency’s Allen Road Individual and organizational insight, combined Communications for one of the largest School in 2001 as the controller and was Residential Alternative (IRA) home as a with the vision we have for FPWA, will diagnostic labs in the nation, and has an instrumental part of the School’s re- Residential Rehabilitation Specialist and help us structure our internal organiza- held several top marketing and com- covery and current success. Thorb- has progressed through the ranks. tion and external outreach in a way that munications positions for other firms jornsen holds a bachelors degree in Ac- Mackey will continue to have oversight fully aligns with the mission of our or- and in academia. She also worked in counting from Pace University and has a of the Allen Road IRA, Centre Road ganization,” said Fatima Goldman, Ex- public relations, and was a writer/edi- wealth of experience acquired at anoth- IRA, Fortune Valley IRA and Enderkill ecutive Director/CEO. tor for The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, er local not-for-profit and at a large CPA IRA. In addition, he will be the point Before joining FPWA, Jay was a Virginia. Jay earned a Master of Sci- firm in New York City. She succeeds person for hiring and training of the principal in the Mindstream Group, a ence in Health Management from Patrick Paul who was recently promoted staff for any and all residential future consultancy providing advice, techni- American University and a Bachelor of to Chief Operating Officer (COO). development. He will also play a more cal assistance, marketing, and commu- Arts in English from Old Dominion The Anderson Educational Founda- active role in leading the direction of the nication programs to the health care University. tion, Inc. in association with Anderson program.

Lerner Joins Mid-Island “Y” JCC OBITUARIES Laura Lerner, MS has been named Assistant Director of Early Dr. Vincent Fontana of New York Foundling Childhood at the Mid-Island Y Jew- ish Community Center. Lerner will Dies at 81 be responsible for providing quality Vincent J. Fontana, M.D, Medical Director and educational programming for over Pediatrician-in Chief at the New York Foundling, who spent 300 children in the JCC’s NAEYC ac- his career bringing the plight of mistreated children to the credited nursery school and for co- nation’s attention, died suddenly July 5th while vacationing ordinating parenting programs and on Block Island. He was 81. workshops for the entire communi- Dr. Fontana spent 43 years as Medical Director of the New ty. York Foundling. In addition, he served under Mayors Prior to joining the Mid-Island Y Lindsay, Beame and Koch as the Chairman of the Mayor’s JCC, Lerner served for eight years as Task Force on and Neglect of the City of New Parenting Supervisor at the Sid-Ja- York; was attending physician to President Dwight D. cobson Jewish Community Center in Eisenhower during his visits to Camp David; and was East Hills, NY, where she directed Cardinal Francis Spellman’s private physician. parenting programs, supervised “The Foundling and the entire human services community parenting staff and led parenting Laura Lerner have lost a giant, one of our bright guiding lights.” said Bill Vincent J. Fontana, M.D, groups. She also worked as Assis- Baccaglini, Executive Director of The Foundling. tant Director of a Mental Health As- Last year, The New York Foundling established The Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child sociation psychiatric halfway house married, has three teenage children Protection on Christopher Street in New York City, which is dedicated to advancing state-of-the in Westchester. and looks forward to serving as a art prevention and treatment of abused and neglected children. Lerner received her Master’s de- resource in the Mid-Island Y JCC gree in Infant Parent Development community for parenting and edu- from Bank Street College. She is cational concerns. AIDS Coalition Mourns Loss of Amy Herman Amy Herman, who led the New York AIDS Coalition (NYAC) as Executive Director for more than a decade through the 1990s, passed away on July 2nd. “Amy is one of the unsung heroes in the progressive movement here in New York City, particu- Tell Us About YOUR People email [email protected] larly when it comes to HIV and AIDS,” said Joe Pressley, who succeeded Herman as NYAC Executive Director. “Her commitment to social services and nonprofit work in this city has been tremendous.” After leaving NYAC, Herman served as Executive Director of the Organizational Development email [email protected] Tell Us About YOUR People Network. September 2005 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz 21 JOBSJOBS JOBSJOBS JOBSJOBS

DATA ANALYST Since 1978 Services for the Underserved (SUS) has been The Center for Employment SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR providing residential and support services to individu- Opportunities seeks a Data Analyst Family Foster Services (FFS) Dynamic als with special needs, in New York City. Our mission to extract and analyze quantitative and & highly-involved individual needed to is "to provide services and supports for individuals with qualitative performance data. supervise case-planning of children in special needs to live with dignity in the community, Individual must have experience and foster care. Train & supervise staff. direct their own lives and attain personal fulfillment." skill working with databases and con- Ensure compliance w/ govt mandates. ducting statistical analyses using MSW + 2 yrs post- MSW paid similar We are looking to fill the following positions in our DD, SPSS or other statistical software. exp req. LMSW req. within 1 yr. IL exp MH and AIDS Services Divisions: Salary mid 30Ks. Fax resumes to HR, & NYS driver’s lic. pref. Generous is an innovative not-for-profit agency serving the homeless MICA 212-248-4432. CIDR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM benefits pkg incl Med/Dental/Life ins populations. Our mission to assist in re-integrating our clients back into +4wks vac + personal days & holidays the community by teaching them the skills to negotiate life circumstances MANAGERS SUPERVISORS JOB DEVELOPERS off, pension, 403(b) plans, flex- spend~ ing plans & a dedicated, prof’l, family through mediation and empowerment. CIDR is currently seeking individu- The Center for Employment als to join our team in the following areas: PROGRAM SPECIALISTS Opportunities seeks job developers environment. Mail/fax resume to: Personnel Director DAY HABILITATION SPECIALISTS to prospect employers to fill their HR Program Directors: LMSW / LCSW in any of the human services / needs. Individuals must conduct target- ST. VINCENT’S SERVICES clinical fields plus ten years supervisory experience and strong team ed job search campaigns to place ex- 66 Boerum Place development skills. CASE MANAGERS offender clients. Candidates must be Brooklyn, NY 11201 able to meet placement quotas consis- Fax: (718) 422-2312 EOE M/F/D/V Client Care Managers: Bachelors, Masters preferred in any of the tently. Salary $33 - $48. Fax resumes to "Diversity is part of our mission." DESK SECURITY HR, 212-248-4432. ______human services / clinical fields plus seven years supervisory experience and strong organizational skills. PSYCHOLOGIST Case Managers: Bachelors, Masters a plus in any of the human serv- SUPERVISOR OF MR/DD DAY ices / clinical fields plus five years case management experience with two PSYCHIATRIST TREATMENT PROGRAM years online documentation skills. REGISTERED Large day service program serving 185 individuals with developmental Housing Specialists: Bachelors, Masters a plus in any of the disabilities in the Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn is seeking a super- human services / clinical fields plus three years housing services experi- NURSES visor to be part of a dynamic and diverse team and provide leadership ence with the MICA population. Please fax resume w/cover letter to: and oversight in the absence of the coordinator. Develop & implement Human Resources at (212) 633-0483 service plans/curriculum, ensure quality programming & regulatory com- High School Diploma or GED, Associates a plus Residential Aides: or email to [email protected]. pliance, provide direct supervision & training to staff. Masters degree pre- in any of the human services / clinical fields plus two years experience ferred. 3 to 5 years supervisory experience in MR/DD/MH field. Excellent working in the human services field or customer service arena. SUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills a plus. Please apply online at www.yaidreamcareers.org or fax resume and cover letter Security Aides: High School Diploma or GED, New York State to 212-563-4836, attn: NYNP1. Security License and Fire Guard Shelter Certification Required, plus two mercyFirst is a place where children can hope and families can heal...a service years experience working in a shelter system or residential setting that strives to create a positive and secure environment for all children.

To be considered all applicants must be excellent communicators & pos- PSYCHOLOGISTS, FT & PT (Long Island, Brooklyn & Queens) sess org skls. Req PC, Prof’l team spirit & ability to complete multiple proj- MSWs & LMSWs w/current registration req’d or a PhD/PsyD pref’d (licensed ects. CIDR offers competitive benefits and compensation. Send resume psychologist). Clean/valid NYS driver’s lic, 2+ yrs admin supervisory related & cover letter w/salary expectations to: HR Department, email: exp & knwldg/training in working with child/adolescent & families incl child/adolescent dvlpmnt stages & family dynamics necessary. [email protected] or Fax to 646-502-2997 for more info on CIDR fol- low response email. EOE CASEWORK SUPERVISORS (Brooklyn) We seek MSWs & LMSWs with a valid/clean NYS driver’s lic pref’d & 2+ yrs DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR related admin/supervisory exp. Knldge/training working with child/ NMIC, a diverse, multi-service, community-based nonprofit in northern adolescent & families incl child/adolescent dvlpmnt stages and family Manhattan, seeks a Development Director, to oversee agency fundraising DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE dynamics essential. Foster Boarding Home exp a must. activities, create annual revenue plan, identify new revenue opportunities, Development Associate - assistant to development and communi- CASEWORKERS (Brooklyn) prepare proposals, and build and maintain relationships with funders. ty relations director of SI based non-profit serving the develop- Must have solid communication/organizational skills; BS/MS in Social Requirements: 5+ years development experience, solid writing and com- Work/related field and 1 yr exp (or equiv training) in family dynamics, child munication skills, knowledge of fundraising tactics, grant opportunities, mentally disabled. welfare and child dvlpnt. Must have a valid/clean NYS driver’s license. and NYC philanthropic and grant making community. Competitive com- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Access programs, proficiency Bilingual req’d. pensation. Email or fax resume and cover letter to Andrea Vaghy at and- in written communication, and ability to multi-task are necessary, DIR OF ADOLESCENT GROUP HOMES (Long Island) [email protected] or 212-928-4180. experience with disabled population preferred. Salary mid to high Must have a MSW/related field, valid/clean NYS driver’s license & 2+ yrs admin supervisory related exp. Knldge/training in working w/child/ 20's with benefits. adolescent and family dynamics. Please send resume, with writing sample to: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER RESIDENTIAL RNs/LPNs, FT & PT (Long Island) NMIC, a diverse, multi-service, community-based nonprofit in northern Community Resources, Development Director, Bring compassionate care & dedication to abused/neglected children. Reqs Manhattan, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to direct finance department, 3450 Victory Blvd. SI, NY 10314. 1+ yr exp treating children/adolescents in nursing; RN or LPN. NYS lic; current CPR cert; & completion of req’d courses in Child Abuse & employee benefits, vendor relations, facilities, IT and HR. Requirements: Infection Control. 5+ years hands-on fiscal management experience, solid multi-fund accounting background, Fundware experience, and strong management, SENIOR ACCOUNTANT & CLINICAL CARE COORD (Long Island) organizational, and communication skills. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, LPN w/up to 1 yr exp & current CPR cert & completion of req’d courses in and meet deadlines essential. Report to Executive Director. Salary com- Child Abuse & Infection Control req’d. Exp in Case Mgmt PPTY MGMNT ACCOUNTANT & treating children w/special needs a +. mensurate with experience. Email or fax resume and cover letter to Andrea Vaghy at [email protected] or 212-928-4180. Community Access Inc. E-mail resume, indicating position of interest, A progressive non-profit housing agency that is in the process of to: [email protected] or fax to 516-496-3690. expanding has two accounting positions available- one in our fiscal We are an EOE. dept and one in our property mgnt office. DIRECTORS Candidate for either position must be an energetic self-starter who is Safe Horizon, the nation's leading not-for-profit victim assistance organ- detailed oriented w/ thorough knowl of GAAP. Respon for accu- REGISTERED NURSE ization, is seeking to hire Directors to work in the Domestic Violence rate/timely fin’l reporting. Maintain G/L and prepare recons, fin’l state- Lower Westchester & Bronx Shelter programs. The programs offer a comprehensive range of servic- ments and various analytical reports. OMRDD Group Homes es including counseling, advocacy, intervention, and support to meet the Prior experience in non-profit accounting and use of MAS200 system needs of survivors and their families. preferred. MR/DD Experience, Driver’s License, & Car required. Interested applicants should posses a MSW degree and have experience Send resume and cover letter to Attn: HR, Community Access, 666 Competitive salary & benefits package. EOE. supervising staff and working in a residential setting. Interested applicants Broadway, 3rd Flr, New York, NY 10012 or fax to 212-780-1412. Call (914) 591-7300 ext. 3016 or should submit their cover letter and resume to: Allegra Perhaes, Vice President, Domestic Violence Shelter Program, Safe Horizon, 2 Lafayette send/fax/email resume to: Street, 21st Fl., New York, NY 10007. Fax number: (212) 577-5083. For ABBOTT HOUSE a more detailed description feel free to visit: www.safehorizon.org 100 North Broadway Irvington NY 10533 EDUCATION SPECIALIST & Fax: (914) 591-9435 EARLY INTERVENTION COORDINATOR [email protected] New Alternatives for Children, Inc. an innovative health agency for medically fragile children & their families seeks Educators. Education ACCOUNT REP Specialist-Masters w/3 years post grad teaching experience. Assist families to access appropriate education services for their school age DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES children. WANTED Not-for-profit in Brooklyn NY seeks a dynamic, highly-motivated individual Group Home Rep. needed: L.T.C. Pharmacy seeks college grad w/2 yrs Early intervention Coord-Masters w/5 years post to lead its Residential Program. This team member will oversee the daily experience for cust. serv./sales asst. Company based in Long Beach. grad education experience. Knowledge of EI & operation of residences and clinical services for individuals with develop- CPSE regs. NYC EI # or eligibility. Letter w/re- mental disabilities. Significant administrative and managerial experience is Must have car for travel on L.I. & Boros. Excellent computer & sume to either: 37 W26th St., NYC, NY 10010 or communication skills. Travel Reimb., Health Bene. & 401K. email to [email protected] or fax: 212-683-1981. required, preferably in the field of MR/DD. Master’s degree preferred. Fax or email resume & Sal. Req. 516-889-8322 or [email protected] EOE. Fax cover letter and resume to 718-965-6030, Attn: HR. 22 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz September 2005 JOBSJOBS JOBSJOBS JOBSJOBS

ADMINISTRATOR SECURITY NURSING Exp’d Administrator to manage 78 bed OFFICER COORDINATOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES residence in Jamaica, Queens. Must COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS Full — Time •E•G•S have exp. working w/adult mentally ill The Security Officer Supervise nurses in IRAs; experienced with F RESIDENTIAL SERVICES pop., min 3 yrs. Mgmt exp. (residential • provides general reception services to MR/DD population; multi-boro sites, must be is one of the pref’d) & ability to manage diverse staff. clients, visitors, other building tenants thoroughly familiar with OMRDD regulations. largest health Competitive salary; ($70-75K) exc. bnfts. • provides periodic checks of fire, emer- Excellent salary and benefits. RESIDENTIAL PROJECT MANAGER Applicants should be licensed or cert. in gency alarms, and equipment to ensure and human Manage the development of DD residential initiatives from mental health field (SW, Psychology, proper functioning RESIDENCE Rehab, etc) & familiar w/NYSOMH regs. • together with the Fire Safety Director, MANAGER services inception to completion and act as community board Budgeting & computer skills a must. conducts fire drills organizations in liaison. Develop and submit applications and proposals, Fax resume to: Dr. Evelyn Sanchez, • remains alert to emergency situations, If you are the right person, we have an excit- (718)-722-6217. EOE/AA provides first-line response, emergency ing and challenging Residence Manager posi- the country with identify properties and oversee renovation, construction management, and/or referral to law en- tion for you. Supervisory experience working and decoration. Identify and manage renovations and forcement agencies in an OMRDD environment would make you an operating budget DEVELOPMENT • assists in management and de-escalation the right candidate. We provide ongoing repairs of existing physical plants to ensure compliance training, support and an excellent salary and in excess of $200 ASSOCIATE of emergency with funding source and governmental regulations. • provides escort services and other basic benefits. One year supervisory experience in million, over 3,000 Large non-profit seeks a public assistance services as needed. an OMRDD residence a must, along with a valid, clean NYS Driver’s license. Development Associate w/2+yrs exp. Required: employees and program The ideal candidate will have 3+ years real estate Please send resume to Resp. for coordinating various events. • High school diploma or GED; AA/AS pre- CFS, Dept. RM (NYNP) operations in over 350 experience in a project management role; excellent ferred Knowledge of and contacts in NYC 981 Morris Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, negotiation, written and oral communications and • Basic Security Training (BST level 1 & 2) locations throughout a++. Outstanding written, verbal & NY 10462-3755 certification computer skills. Bachelor’s degree in related discipline multi-tasking skills, Bachelor's req'd. or fax: 718-518-8200. the metropolitan •2 years experience in security operations, and working knowledge of NYSOMRDD regulations Salary history req'd. www.eacinc.org New York area. preferably in a human services agency strongly preferred. EOE Fax resumes to 516-505-9213. • Fire Safety Guard and/or Director certifi- The Puerto Rican cation We provide services • Good communication and conflict negoti- Family Institute Inc. CASE MANAGER ation skills East New York Child Placement to over 80,000 individuals RESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATOR (Bilingual) • Prior experience with security alarm sys- Prevention Program annually and are also a Manage daily operations and maintenance Westchester County tems, public safety procedures • Valid NYS driving license F/T FAMILY of multiple homes and apartments; supervise Engage and treat chronically home- provider of management and Preferred: CASE-PLANNER management and clinical service teams; oversee less MICA individuals. Make refer- • Current First Aid/CPR certification technical assistance to business, rals to local treatment providers and Salary: Low 30's with excellent benefits. development and implementation of individualized • Familiarity with supportive housing pro- Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Social not-for-profits and government on monitor progress. Know dynamics of residential service plans. Bachelor’s degree grams and services for the homeless Work or Relevant Degree, candidate must be a national and international basis. alcoholism, substance Abuse, and • Spanish proficiency bilingual and have computer skills. and 3 years experience including 2 years multiple treatment philosophies. BA/ Send RESUME with COVER LETTER to Minimal 1-2 years experience working with supervisory experience is required. BS w/ 2 years servicing Alcohol and HR, Coalition for the Homeless, via ACS Preventive Services, knowledge of Substance Abuse clients. NYS EMAIL to [email protected] or UCRS a plus. We encourage you to join our exceptional CASAC. Salary - $37,500 Reply: FAX 212-964-1303. No telephone in- To inquire please fax resumes [email protected] or Fax: quiries please. Persons of color and for- @ (718) 647-2485 team of development disabilities professionals. (914) 761-2105. merly homeless are encouraged to apply. ATT: Ms. Robinson, Program Director. No Send resume and cover letter indicating EOE. $25-30K/year with generous bene- phone calls will be accepted. fits SPECIFIC POSITION of interest to our CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE www.fegs.org HR Dynamics, Inc., HR Consultants: IN SUNSET PARK GRACE CHURCH Dept DD-RES/SS, 345 Hudson St., 4th Flr, DEVELOPMENT Social Services COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. The Evelyn Douglin Center seeks NY, NY 10014 or fax 212-366-8555 Attn: ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER DD/RES or e-mail [email protected] experienced individuals to work with Equal Opportunity Employer (FULL-TIME POSITION) MR/DD persons in the following posi- Duties and Responsibilities: CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE, a Sunset tions: Supervision of all aspects of comprehensive Park, Brooklyn-based, comprehensive day services program for displaced individu- social service agency, seeks a full-time RESIDENTIAL Catholic Guardian Society, a multi-service GRACE CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. als; hire new staff; define roles and coordi- Development Assistant to support COORDINATOR nate work of existing staff; develop program agency, has several opportunities available: agency management in fundraising NURSE Requires BA/MA and 3 years superviso- policies and procedures. Formulate and Nurse Supervisor PRACTITIONER and administrative duties. Respon- ry experience working with MR/DD per- coordinate plans to engage clients toward sibilities to include grant/donor track- sons. Candidate must have the ability to Multi-service agency seeks RNs or (PT – 20 hrs/week) mental and/or health treatment. Administer ing, research, and reporting; assisting review and monitor off site programs. BSNs to oversee & organize the delivery of services to residents both direct- Duties and Responsibilities: Engage and treat displaced individu- with proposal/contract preparation and Good written, oral communication, com- ly and utilizing staff. delivery of medical services als suffering from disorders of mental illness and substance abuse. follow-up; maintaining donor and puter and organizational skills required. Work with outside agencies and treatment for the consumers of our Provide health services to a diverse chronically homeless MICA pop- administrative files and records; admin- Valid Driver’s License, must be willing to providers; attend Advisory Committee MRDD Residential Program ulation in a comprehensive day services program. Relies on exten- istrative duties, in support of Agency travel in NYC. F/T, Excellent fringe ben- in NYC. Provide supervision meetings. sive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works Co-Directors and Development efits. Salary commensurate with Exp. to RNs on staff. Position is Director, as needed. Job Requirements: Experience in human located in the Bronx. in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of the patient and implement a plan of care. Qualifications include: BA/BS; MA/ RESIDENTIAL services with 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Independent thinker. Experience Social Workers Job Requirements: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Experience MS, preferred. Excellent written, verbal HABILITATION and organizational skills. Computer lit- in MICA populations. MSW or BA/BS in Behavioral with severely impaired adult clientele helpful. Knowledge of current SUPERVISOR eracy including knowledge of Microsoft Qualifications: Sciences with 3 yrs exp working principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evalua- Requires supervisory exp working w/ Word, Excel, Access, Raiser’s Edge, with developmentally disabled persons. tion, diagnosis and treatment.. A wide degree of creativity and latitude MR/DD persons. Candidate must have MSW, or Bachelors degree with 5 years As a member of Treatment Team, will develop is expected. and other data base systems. Ability to ability to review/monitor off site staff. experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) individual interventions & services. Interest & con- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. work in a team-focused, fast-paced Good written/oral communication, PC & preferred. Salary - $50,000. environment. cern for the needs of this population required. Qualifications: Master's degree and certification as a Certified org skills required. BA/BS and valid Respond to: Salary Commensurate with Experience; NYS driver’s lic pref’d. Must be willing to Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). $34 per hour. Grace Church We offer a competitive salary for all pos & excellent Generous Benefits Package travel in NYC. Respond to: Community Center benefits program for F/T staff. Send resume, indi- Please fax cover letter indicating posi- Grace Church Community Center Please fax resume/cover letter/salary cating position of interest, to: Human Resources, tion of interest and resume to: Attn: Human Resource Dept. Catholic Guardian Society, 1011 First Ave, Attn: Human Resource Dept. requirements/brief writing sample to L. (718) 965-3995, FAX: (914) 761-2105 FAX: (914) 761-2105 Michener, Development Director at (718) NY, NY 10022, Fax: 212-421-1709; or email: Attn: Jovanna Rodriguez [email protected]. EOE EMAIL: [email protected] 788-2275. Please no phone calls. EMAIL:[email protected] September 2005 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz 23

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September 26th - The League for the Hard of October 6 - Parents for Megan's Law will hold CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued from page 3 Hearing will host The Feast with Famous Faces ben- their Long Island Annual Champion for Children efit at 270 Park Avenue from 6:30-9:30pm. For more Awards honoring Thomas J. Spota, Suffolk County September 14 - The Public Benefits Resource information about the Feast with Famous Faces, con- District Attorney with Guest Speakers Steve Levy, Center (PBRC) of the Community Service Society tact Susan King, Director of Special Events, at Suffolk County Executive and Thomas Suozzi, (CSS) begins a new training series. For a full descrip- [email protected]. Nassau County Executive. For further information, tion of these trainings go to: please call (631) 689-2672. http://www.cssny.org/pbrc/training.html. September 26 - The Foundation for Sight & Sound October 16 - Astor Home for Children will hold will benefit from the 10th Annual “Blind” Wine September 18 - LI Council of Churches will offer its third annual Ride for Children and Families, a Tasting Gala at the Crest Hollow Country Club, a personal finance seminar at the Islamic Center of cycling event featuring 10-, 25- and 50-mile Woodbury, LI, 5 – 9 p.m. For more information, go to Long Island, 11 to noon. For information, call 516-565- courses across northern Dutchess County. online the Event Journal® at www.BlindWineGala.org 0290 ext. 206. Contact the Development Office to register at 845- or call 631-366-3461. 871-1116. September 20 - Support Center for Nonprofit Management will offer a workshop “Building September 27 - The School of Public Affairs, October 27-28 - New York Alliance of Supervisory Relationships,” 9:30am - 4:30pm at The Baruch College, Seminar Series, Nonprofits and the Information and Referral Systems 13th Annual Support Center, 305 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor, New Law: Start Up Basics. 4:00 - 5:30 pm, 135 E. 22nd St., Training Conference, "Follow the Yellow Brick York, NY 10001. Sliding scale fee. For more informa- Rm. 301. RSVP required. Call 212.802.2988 or e-mail Road to I&R Excellence", will be held at the tion, please contact Steve Damiano at (212) 924-6744, [email protected]. Craftsman Inn & Conference Center, 7300 East ext. 302, or visit the Support Center website at Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY. For information call John Plonski at 212-727-4040 or go to www.supportcenteronline.org. September 30 – The Staten Island Office of the www.nysairs.org. American Red Cross in Greater New York’s September 21, 2005 - The National Center on Chrysanthemum Ball will be held at the Richmond Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia County Country Club, honoring Mayor Michael R. To submit calendar items for publication, send email Bloomberg, Honorable John Fusco, Dr. Ann Merlino, University presents a CASACONFERENCE, So Help Me with the subject “Calendar Item”to [email protected]. God (II): Substance Abuse, Religion and Spirituality. Col. Josephine Landes, in memoriam, and Charles The conference will be held at the JPMorgan DeStefano. For tickets and journal information please Include a contact name and phone number. For Conference Center in New York City from 8:30 a.m. - call (718) 983-1600. information call 888-933-6967. 4:45 p.m. For more information, or to register, please call (212) 841-5277 or visit www.casacolumbia.org.

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