Community PartnersChanging the Odds 2013-2014

Community Partners is Home To:Housing Partnership and Parent-Child Center

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#CHANGINGTHEODDSCommunity Partners works to change the odds for our children facing social, emotional and

financial adversity. How do we do this? With a unique blend of proven services,

families can break through barriers to achieve success and stability.

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Community Partners is afamily and communitydevelopment agency thatfocuses on three criticalareas that build family skillsfor social change inPalm Beach County.

2. Community Services3. Child & Family Mental Health Services

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Welcome toChanging The Odds 2013-2014. This year’s impact report focuses on new developments in the organization, a detailed look at the clients we serve and of course, Community Partners’* relentless drive in Changing the Odds for children and families facing social, emotional and financial adversity in Palm Beach County.

We believe in building on strengths and cultivating promise. This begins with our most cherished asset – our children. Changing The Odds is about providing a level playing field where all of our children have the opportunity to free themselves from the shackles of generational poverty and reach their highest potential.

In order to do so, we work tirelessly with families, neighborhoods and community leaders to coordinate resources, kindle awareness and help create solutions around the issues of poverty, mental health, family life and community development.

By Changing The Odds, Community Partners and you – our supporters – can help hard-working families build the skills to achieve self-sufficiency, stability and success.

A breakthrough approachfor struggling families

Community Partners isChanging the Odds by finding

solutions to problems confrontingPalm Beach County children and

families in their everyday lives. We area family and community development agency, effectively blending housing,

community, and behavioral health servicesthat help families transform their lives fromwithin. This groundbreaking, comprehensiveapproach is used to fulfill CP’s commitment

to Changing the Odds for our childrenand families facing adversity.

*Community Partners is Home To:Housing Partnership and Parent-Child Center

The OddsToo many of our children have the odds stacked against them. Did you know that almost half (42%) of children in Palm Beach County grow up in low-income households? Living in poverty comes with complicated risk factors and disproportionate stressors such as trauma, physical and emotional abuse, substance abuse, food insecurity, neglect and crime.

These factors threaten a child’s ability to thrive and can place them far behind their peers in school, home and life. 46% of children raised in high-risk communities are not ready to enter kindergarten and without intervention, their chances of achieving success quickly dissolve. To be successful, families must cultivate the financial, social and emotional skills to build a stable and healthy home. Only then will our children be safe from hunger, homelessness, abuse, violence and neglect.

With your help, Community Partners is striving to ensure that all children in Palm Beach County have the best possible chance of leading healthy, happy and productive lives.

45% OF ALL FLORIDAHOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE TO AFFORD BASIC NECESSITIES

46%OF KIDS IN HIGH-RISK

COMMUNITIES ARE NOTKINDERGARTEN READY

60%OF CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT COME FROM HOUSEHOLDS BELOW

THE NATIONAL POVERTY LEVEL

4XKIDS NOT READINGON LEVEL BY

3RD GRADE ARE

MORE LIKELYTO DROP OUT

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The Odds

School District ofPalm Beach County

Annie E. Casey Foundation

60%WITHOUT INTERVENTION, CHILDREN OF

ADVERSITY ARE UP TO

MORE LIKELY TO REMAIN IN CRISIS THROUGHOUT

THEIR LIVES

National Center for Children in Poverty

WE KNOW THIS: children growing up safe from hunger, homelessness, abuse, violence and neglect have the best possible chance at a happy, healthy and productive life. To be successful, families must build the financial, social and emotional skills necessary for a stable and healthy home. Community Partners targets zip codes and neighborhoods burdened by concentrated poverty and risk so all children can get their start on even ground and have their best shot at life.

United Way’s ALICE Report

National Center for Children in Poverty

The Change

230HIGHLY TRAINED,PASSIONATEEMPLOYEES

18 IMPACTPROGRAMS

3DEDICATEDSERVICEAREAS

250 VOLUNTEERS

Community Partners - The People

Community Partners holds significant capacity to make a lasting, positive impact on our children and the families and neighborhoods they live in. Its long history of strength and trust enables Community Partners to effectively address some of our community’s most challenging social issues.

6 TARGETEDCOMMUNITIES OFGREATEST NEED

5000+CHILDREN

AND FAMILIESSERVED ANNUALLY

1,970 SQUARE MILESCOVERED IN

SERVICE DELIVERY

0% FORECLOSURE RATE ONIDA PROGRAM HOMEOWNERS

SINCE 2007

Changing The Odds by the Numbers

3500CHILDREN MORE

EMOTIONALLY STABLE,SAFE AND THRIVING

85 NEW AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS BUILT AT EVERNIA PLACE

LOCATED IN DOWNTOWNWEST PALM BEACH

Our Specialized Service Approach

WE FOCUS ON THREE CRITICAL AREAS THAT BUILD FAMILY SKILLS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY.

Housing and Financial Empowerment ServicesCommunity Partners specializes in helping families navigate the complicated channels of the housing market, learn how to attain financial stability and maintain assets well into the future. Additionally, we also provide permanent, affordable and supportive housing in community settings where neighbors can unite in support and friendship.

Housing Services Programs include: Homebuyers Program, Prosperity Centers, Financial Counseling and Supportive Housing.

Community ServicesCommunities thrive when they recognize their inherent strengths. The success of CP families is a direct reflection of trusting relationships that encourage confident parents, mentors and teens to engage and advocate as stakeholders in the betterment of their lives and their communities.

Community Service Programs include: BRIDGES Neighborhood Centers (Belle Glade, Highland Elementary, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Pahokee and Riviera Beach); Youth Enrichment Academies at Pahokee and Pioneer Park Elementary; Mentoring Programs at Highland Elementary, Pahokee Center and Pioneer Park Elementary; Teen Outreach Program and Safe Kids Palm Beach County. Programs are largely supported by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Child and Family Mental Health ServicesChildren flourish in a home committed to the ideals of education, safety, health and trust. This is why Community Partners puts such a strong focus on early childhood development, social-emotional wellbeing and positive parenting. We specialize in treatment for trauma, depression, attention-deficit, anxiety and other disorders affecting children and teenagers so they can achieve academic success and reach important life milestones.

Child and Family Mental Health Care Programs include: Counseling and Therapy services, Crossroads, Juvenile Justice Mental Health Program, Parenting/Triple P Program, Infant Mental Health/Early Development, Coordinated Trauma Care, and Targeted Case Management.

Monica14-year-old Monica gives birth to a baby

boy with a cleft palate. Seeking better medical treatment, she moves to Lake Worth to live

with her mother.

Monica’s son undergoes cleft palate surgery and it is a success.

One month later, Monica’s son contracts meningitis and passes away.

Monica is devastated – “He grew inside of me. I knew him,” but she forges ahead and begins to build a life in

Lake Worth.

She falls in love and finds herself pregnant again, but

she miscarries.

Monica is pregnant again and terrified. She desperately wants to carry this baby to

term and reaches out to Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies where she is referred to

BRIDGES.

Initially, she is nervous about joining but after meeting the

staff, she becomes a BRIDGES

member on the spot – “I was eight months pregnant and they talked to me

about Medicaid and care for the baby’sdevelopment.”

Baby Joel is born, happy and healthy!

Monica and Joel are still members of BRIDGES and now, Monica works with the organization, doing outreach for the area’s

Mexican and Guatamalan communities.

MoniqueMonique comes to

Community Partners and meets with Odessa Walker regarding buying

a home.

George

Storytellers Stories of success from the Community Partners programs.

George and his 1½ year old son Cameron are

referred to CP by DCF. An older parent, George

was having a difficult time disciplining

his son.

Met with Triple Ptherapist Pam.

Pam teaches George about the importance of

communication – “She would help me talk to him. I didn’t think he understood but once Pam showed me, I realized that they understand way more than

they let on. Cameron got it and responded really well.”

George and Cameron are successfully

discharged from the program.

A year later, George feels himself backsliding and needing a refresher course. Referred by The Arc

of Palm Beach County, he and Cameron find themselves back at CP where they are teamed up

with Pam again.

Cameron’s daycarewants to kick him out because of behavioral issues, so Pam visits the facility along with

George to see what can be done.

Pam helps George find a new daycare facility for his son and now, Cameron is

doing much better.

George and Cameron were successfully discharged from the Triple P program again and months later, things are looking

up – “Everything was just excellent. Resources were given right away. She followed up even

after he was out of the program and that really made a difference. When we came

back, Pam was like, ‘I got you.’”

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Odessa refers Monique to the IDA Program at the

Prosperity Center to save for a down payment and get

finances in order.

Monique’s credit scores decrease to 500 and she works on lowering her

credit balances.

Monique’s credit scores increase and she goes on maternity leave.

Monique is able to open her IDA

account and saves $2000 which will be matched by the IDA

program!

Monique has raised her credit score to 618 and she will wait to the end of the

year to apply for a loan anda SHIP grant.

Odessa refers Monique to the CP Lending Department

and her loan is approved!

Monique’s SHIP grantis approved!

Monique’s credit score improved 22 points in

six months.

Monique signs a sales contract and closes on her new home!

Pocket Strategy

There are 3.9 million kids in this country growing up in neighborhoods of concentrated

poverty . . . The single biggest predictor of their life chances, even their life span, is the

zip code they grew up in. (Shaun Donovan, Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development)

Pocket StrategiesPartnership is at the crux of what we do as an organization and we know that working together can produce exponential results. The Pocket Strategy Team was the brainchild of Charlie Baum, a consultant who served as CEO Patrick McNamara’s coach and has significant experience applying the “Rapid Results approach for performance-driven change.” Mr. Baum has facilitated our recent strategic planning effort at Community Partners.

Interviewing board members, staff and community leaders, Mr. Baum “put his Columbo hat on” and sleuthed out the story of Community Partners and the story we wanted to tell moving forward. After conducting these interviews and researching the organization – the challenges we’d had in the past and our path to the future – Mr. Baum suggested an idea.

And that idea was the Pocket Strategy.

A county-wide attempt to Change The Odds would be overwhelming, so we would start in specific areas of concentrated risk and poverty or “pockets.” Two pockets were selected using a variety of factors ranging from readiness of what Community Partners already had in place, the climate of the area, needs we were looking to address and potential. These pockets will serve as labs in which we experiment and learn in real time – doing more of what works, shuttering what doesn’t and making the best use of limited resources. It’s all about working smarter and is a key part of our strategic plan.

RivieraBeach

Pocket StrategiesLearning Labs for holistic community and family development.

CHILD ABUSEDecrease in

ENGAGE THECOMMUNITY AND LISTEN TO RESIDENTS

INCREASE EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND INCREASE ECONOMIC SUPPORTS

DEVELOP SOCIO-EMOTIONAL HEALTH BY HOLDING CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS

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READINESS

Increase

INCREASE CHILDREN’S ORAL LANGUAGE SKILLS VIA PARENT INVOLVEMENT

DECREASE TOXIC STRESS INTENTIONAL PARTNER ENGAGEMENTS WITH THOSE WHO SHARE THE SAME VISION

We intend to develop community capacity in both pockets by engaging with residents, partnering with them and delivering

integrated services to get results. Together, we can create conditions that promote healthy child development.

Strategies to utilize:

Strategies to utilize:

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Contributions benefit the Parent-Child Center, Inc., d/b/a Community Partners, a not for profit tax exempt organization. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINAN-CIAL INFORMATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD CENTER, INC., CH3096, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. The Parent-Child Center, Inc. receives 100% of each contribution. Contributions benefit the Housing Partnership, Inc., d/b/a Community Partners, a not for profit tax exempt organization. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINAN-CIAL INFORMATION OF THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC., CH8174, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. The Housing Partnership, Inc. receives 100% of each contribution.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Revenues Government Grants and Contracts $8,447,803 Contributions and Patient Services $4,850,830 Indirect Income $18,783 Consulting Fees and Other Revenues $921,667 Total Revenues $14,239,083 Expenses Community Revitalization $7,764,436 Health and Human Services $5,720,004 Management and General $558,548 Fundraising $137,997 Total Expenses $14,180,985 Change in Net Assets $58,098 Net Assets, Beginning of Year $4,478,782 Net Assets, End of Year $4,536,880

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents $1,184,527 Cash and Cash Equivalents - Restricted $276,163 Accounts and Grants Receivable, Net $1,543,339 Mortgages Receivable, Net $12,949,782 Real Estate Inventory $1,290,084 Other Assets $49,016 Related Party Receivable $31,777 Property and Equipment, Net $1,969,443 Total Assets $19,294,131 Liabilities Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities $1,020,127 Notes and Mortgage Payable $558,256 Agency Payables and Refundable Advances $13,178,868 Total Liabilities $14,757,251 Ending Net Assets Net Assets - Unrestricted $2,399,822 Net Assets - Temporarily Restricted $943,965 Net Assets - Permanently Restricted $1,193,093 Total Ending Net Assets $4,536,880 Liabilities and Net Assets $19,294,131

Community Partners Consolidated Audited Financial Statements of Housing Partnership, Inc. and Parent-Child Center, Inc.For the Year Ended September 30, 2014

40%ClinicalServices

32%Community

Services

23%HousingServices

4%Managementand General 1%

Fundraising

9%Foundation and

NGO Grants

28%ProgramRevenues

1%Individual and

CorporateContributions

< 1%Other Grants

< 1%Interest and

Other Income

REVENUESOURCES

33%Local Grantsand Contracts

PROGRAMEXPENSES

19%Federal

Grants andContracts

9%State

Grants andContracts

40%ClinicalServices

32%Community

Services

23%HousingServices

4%Managementand General 1%

Fundraising

9%Foundation and

NGO Grants

28%ProgramRevenues

1%Individual and

CorporateContributions

< 1%Other Grants

< 1%Interest and

Other Income

REVENUESOURCES

33%Local Grantsand Contracts

PROGRAMEXPENSES

19%Federal

Grants andContracts

9%State

Grants andContracts

GOVERNMENT AND FOUNDATION RESOURCES ARE RAPIDLY SHRINKING. THE NEED OF FAMILIES

IN PALM BEACH COUNTY IS GROWING.

98%

Investing in Changing the Odds

At Community Partners, we take our role as stewards seriously. Beyond good intention, we value excellence and discipline in providing services to change the odds for our children and families. Our financial report demonstrates how your support is paying off in changing lives. Due to our trusted, quality service provision, CP garners a budget of $14 to $15 million dollars annually through a combination of private, corporate and government grants and program revenue. That sounds like an awful lot, but in reality, this figure is small compared to the cost of fully investing in our children. We pride ourselves on maximizing resources, but if we are to make a lasting impact in our communities, we need your generous support! Changing the lives of our children and families facing adversity, given time, can change communities for good. Please consider an online contribution today at www.cp-cto.org.

stew•ard•ship, noun: an ethic that embodies the responsibleplanning and management of resources.

OF OUR REVENUE IS EARNED THROUGH GRANTS, CONTRACTS,

AND PROGRAMS.

2%RAISED FROM PHILANTHROPY HAS

BIG ROOM TO GROW TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS OUR FAMILIES NEED.

Recognition

The name Community Partners says it all. Without the community and supporters like you, our partners, the success of Changing the Odds would not be possible. Thank you!

BoardBOARD OFFICERSAllison LaBossiere, ChairStephen Sussman, PhD., Vice ChairWilliam E. Finley, TreasurerAimee G. Cernicharo, Secretary

BOARD MEMBERSRonnie L. Felder, Board MemberGeorge A. Woodley, PhD, BCCP, Board MemberAndrea Stephenson, Board MemberIsabelle Sherman, Board MemberBlanca Francisco, Board Member BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEAllison LaBossiere, ChairStephen Sussman, PhD., Vice ChairWilliam E. Finley, TreasurerAimee G. Cernicharo, SecretaryPatrick McNamara, PRESIDENT & CEOGregory Demetriades, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERPatricia Bremekamp, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Senior LeadershipOFFICERSPatrick McNamara, President & CEOGregory Demetriades, Chief Financial OfficerPattie Bremekamp, Chief Operations Officer Jaime-Lee Brown, Vice President of Community ServicesSally Laws, Vice President of Child and Family Mental Health ServicesJulie Dolan, Director of Quality ImprovementJessica Parrish, Vice President of Housing Services

For a current list of our Valued Donors and Funders, please visit www.cp-cto.org/funding-partners.

Evernia Place–the newest addition to thriving downtown West Palm Beach. This beauitful, affordable rental complex for seniors was developed by Eastwind Development and Community Partners.

One of West Palm’s greatest strengths is

its diversity. Evernia Place, while adding

to our city’s continued economic growth,

will also add to the melting pot that is

the heart of our city where both younger

and older residents mingle together and

enjoy all our city has to offer.

(Mayor Jeri Muoio, City of West Palm Beach)

Newest Development!

So why the need for a movementin Palm Beach County?

Learn and engage at www.cp-cto.org/join-the-movement

HousingPartnership, Inc.

Parent-ChildCenter, Inc.

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Contact Us/Donate2001 Blue Heron Blvd. W.

Riviera Beach, FL 33404-5003561.841.3500

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Funding for Changing the Odds Provided in Part by these Valued Partners: