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You’reHow We Invited Serve In this report, you’ll learn more about CEOGC, including WHO we serve, WHAT we do, WHERE we are located, WHY we are so passionate about the work we do and HOW this work affects the community at large. We Invest In People | We Nurture Success | We Transform Lives A message from our Board Chair & President Board of Directors Dear Friends, Year after year, we have talked about our goal here at the Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland: help our neighbors on their path to self-sufficiency. We have constantly implemented innovative programs and approaches to try to reach the children and families who OFFICERS need us most. In the past, we have focused on who we serve and what we do, now we want to focus on the impact we’ve had. Chairman • Kathryn M. Hall All of CEOGC’s services are free of charge for income-eligible Cuyahoga County residents. We are helping people in dire need by offering emergency assistance with clothing, food and other Vice Chairman • Yvonne N. Sims necessities. Thanks to our high-quality Head Start program, more children in Cuyahoga County are entering kindergarten at or above expected school readiness levels. Unemployed and underemployed residents are benefiting from our job and career training workshops by finding Treasurer • LaRese Purnell and keeping good jobs. Mothers-to-be are showing significant progress in confidence and preparedness thanks to our wellness workshops. Secretary • Attorney Kenneth Lumpkin KATHRYN M. HALL We’re helping people by meeting them where they are, and giving Chairman, Board of Directors them the support and tools they need to be successful. It has been a banner year for CEOGC. For the first time in the agency’s 55-year history, all of our direct-operated Head Start centers are 5-star rated through Ohio’s Step Up to Quality initiative. DIRECTORS CEOGC was also one of only ten Head Start programs across the country honored with the Bright Spot Award from the National Head Start Association – recognizing the unwavering commitment we have to teach the children who need us most. And, we continue to improve our CARF-certified Quiana Baskin Jim Kenny personal and professional development courses to ensure the residents of Cuyahoga County have the most efficient and effective classes available. Cassandra Brown-Collier Dr. DeLois Long Our work is making an impact, but there is still more to be done. We are stronger when we work together and with your continued support, we can help even more of our neighbors take Eugenia Cash-Kirkland Michael Moore the first step on the path to economic stability in the next year – and for decades to come. Yomarie Gonzalez Marc Nathanson With gratitude, DR. JACKLYN A. CHISHOLM Shadonna Griffin Judge Michael J. Ryan President and CEO Kathryn M. Hall, Chairman, Board of Directors Dr. Jacklyn A. Chisholm, President and CEO You’re Invited to learn about how we serve mothers & babies An incredible amount of brain growth happens in the first three years of life, and CEOGC’s Early Head Start program helps We understand pregnancy can be a difficult time. Our BAMS (Baby and Mommy Support) babies and toddlers establish patterns program helps mothers-to-be by offering a for lifelong learning. Babies can begin community of support and education to help Early Head Start at six weeks old, and can them feel prepared for this new phase of life. continue until they’re three and ready to move on to Head Start. Our BAMS program can help you find the right doctor, understand the importance of prenatal care and nutrition and keep you up- to-date on the safest practices you should At the conclusion of the 2018-2019 follow once your baby arrives. school year, at least 75% of Early Head Start students met or Last year, 97% of BAMS exceeded the expected skill level participants demonstrated for cognitive development, literacy a deeper understanding of and mathematics.* newborn care as evidenced by an improved test score at The Early Head Start program features a caring the end of the course. and qualified staff, and allows your baby to learn by interacting with age-appropriate toys, equipment and learning materials. Watch your In addition, you’ll be surrounded by a community of experts and people in the baby learn as he or she grows from infant to same stage of life as you. With this added toddler to preschooler. support, you’ll gain the confidence you need to take on motherhood. *data based on Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool You’re Invited to learn about how we serve preschoolers 2018-2019 Outcomes Our high-quality Head Start program is designed to set your child FALL 2018 SPRING 2019 on the path to academic excellence and prepare him or her for SOCIAL EMOTIONAL success in kindergarten and beyond. Academic skills are a major focus of the program, but Head Start teaches more than just classroom basics; our students learn to BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS work with each other and their teachers to practice and improve 54.73% 41.43% 3.83% 19.95% 57.29% 18.59% interpersonal skills. LANGUAGE Our students learn through play! The Creative Curriculum is used in each classroom, allowing Head Start students to learn through exploration. That style of learning helps children develop confidence, creativity and lifelong critical thinking skills. BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS 54.22% 43.55% 2.41% 24.92% 60.08% 8.74% CEOGC delivers Head Start three ways: at directly-operated COGNITIVE centers, through a Home Base learning program and by collaborating with more than 60 early childhood education providers across Cuyahoga County. All of CEOGC’s directly-operated Head Start centers are five- BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS 53.04% 44.74% 2.20% 24.46% 59.25% 10.17% star rated through Ohio’s Step Up to Quality initiative. LITERACY If a center-based location isn’t for you, CEOGC’s Home Base learning program has qualified teachers come to you to teach your child or children. To learn more about any of these options, visit www.ceogc.org/early-childhood-education/head-start/. BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS 45.18% 49.62% 5.18% 15.28% 60.85% 15.64% This year, the National Head Start Association MATHEMATICS honored CEOGC with a Bright Spot Award. CEOGC was one of only ten Head Start programs BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS BELOW MEETS EXCEEDS across the country to be recognized. The agency 50.24% 43.06% 6.68% 16.56% 53.43% 21.73% earned the award for continuously providing high- *Data based on Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool. Color-coded categories measure quality services to Cuyahoga County residents. the percentage of students that are below, meeting or exceeding expectations for school readiness. You’re Invited to learn about We want to help you deal with anything life how we serve individuals and families throws your way. We offer classes in parenting, anger We believe that your mental health is just management, domestic violence and more. as important as your physical health. Our Our Family Development Specialists will meet Licensed Social Workers will work with you to with you one-on-one to help you decide what create a plan to help you get to where you program or programs will best suit your needs. want to be. Our accredited programs exist to give We understand life can be stressful, and we Cuyahoga County residents greater control want to give you the skills you need to cope over their lives. in a healthy way. We offer life skills workshops and counseling services, where our Licensed Social Workers will meet with you one-on-one to establish your personal goals, and help you Last year, 86% of create a plan to reach them. our Parenting Workshop graduates showed In fact, last year, 79% an improved parental of customers who utilized assessment test score at our counseling services the conclusion of the course. accomplished 100% of the goals they set for themselves. Family Development Specialists are available at three Neighborhood Opportunity Centers around the Cleveland area: downtown, on the We want to eliminate barriers and help you east side and on the south side. become self-sufficient. That’s why CEOGC To find the also offers emergency assistance and help Neighborhood Opportunity Center that’s most with tax preparation. convenient for you, please visit ceogc.org. You’re Invited to learn about If you’re looking to make a career change, our how we serve job seekers Customer Service Certification program could be for you. Classroom work and interactive instruction combine to prepare you for real- Our Job and Career Training workshops world experiences. Complete the course and are specifically tailored for each person become a certified customer service agent. who enrolls in them. Our Job Development We want to help eliminate a lot of the stress Specialists won’t just help you find A job, that comes with finding a job. CEOGC’s Job they’ll help you find the RIGHT job. Development Specialists will connect you Our Workforce Development team will with employers who have vacancies to fill. help you on your path to a new career. CEOGC’s Job Development Specialists will meet with you one-on-one to get a clear Last year, we partnered with more understanding of exactly what you need. than two dozen companies Whether you’re looking to improve your to host hiring events. Those hiring computer skills, or you need assistance events offered clients on-the-spot sharpening your résumé and learning about the interview process, CEOGC has interviews, and 241 people a program for you.