“We have an employ-ability.”

“We have a mission-ability.”

“We have an impact-ability.”

“We have support-ability.”

“We have a measure-ability.”

“We have a plan-ability.”

“We have a trust-ability.”

“We have an account-ability.”

“We have a drive-ability.”

“We have a care-ability.” “We have an assist-ability.”

“We have a program-ability.”

“We have a mentor-ability.”

“We have a dream-ability.”

2008 ANNUAL REPORT

“We have a do-ability.”

“”We have a thank-ability.”

“We have a Report-Ability.”

CELEBRATING UNIQUE ABILITIES AT FOOTHILLS GATEWAY, INC.

“We have an adapt-ability.”

“We have a community-ability.”

“We have a leadership-ability.”

“We have a housing-ability.” “We have a flex-ability.”

“We have a placement-ability.”

Mission Statement

The Mission of Foothills Gateway, Inc. is to empower and support citizens with cognitive

disabilities, their families, and other populations, as appropriate, to achieve their

maximum potential and independence.

Vision Statement

Foothills Gateway, Inc. will be the Premier Provider of supports for individuals with

cognitive/intellectual disabilities, and their families, while maintaining our guiding

principals, as we grow.

Guiding Principals

-Apply the highest standards of excellence and innovation in the provision of services;

-Through increased partnerships and collaborations;

-Provide effective and efficient programs in the community;

-Embrace diversity as an essential component in the way we do business;

-Support clients through individualized planning;

-Recognize that financial stability of the agency is essential to the future success of

clients;

-Contribute positively to our communities;

-Develop satisfied clients and families; and,

-Provide a professional work environment and treat each other with dignity and respect.

FOOTHILLS GATEWAY CONTINUES TO EMPOWER

PEOPLE WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES.

WE HAVE A MISSION- ABILITY

WE HAVE A VISION-ABILITY

WE HAVE A DO-ABILITY

Foothills Gateway’s Management Team

-Tim O’Neill -Sharon Courtney

Executive Director Director of Finance

(970) 266-5305 (970) 266-5320

timo@foothillsgateway.org sharonc@foothillsgateway.org

-Debbie Lapp -Diana Foland

Director of Resource Coordination and Development Fund Development Director

(970) 266-5315 (970) 266-5316

debbiel@foothillsgateway.org dianaf@foothillsgateway.org

-Erin Eulenfeld -Jamie Martin

Director of Community Services and Supports Executive Office Manager

(970) 266-5347 (970) 266-5304

erine@foothillsgateway.org jamiem@foothillsgateway.org

Table of Contents

Letter from the Board President 3

Board of Directors 4

Intake and Waiting List 5-6

Early Intervention & HUD- Section 8 7

Supported Living Services 8

Adult Case Management 9

Supported Employment 10

Executive Summary 11-12

Financial Statements 13-15

Community Outreach & Fund Raising 16

2008 Contributors 17-21

Memorials 22

WE HAVE A CONTACT-ABILITY

-Human Rights Committee

Gary Thurman-Adult Protection

Karlene Poor-DVR

Daniel Stone-Larimer County Mental Health

Mary Schacht-Parent/R.N.

Shirley Surface-Parent

Jane Nuttall-Parent

Wanda Leingang-DVR

-Family Support Council

Libby Stoddard-Parent

Debbie Lapp-FGI

Sondra Lee-FGI

Cindy Littwin-FGI

Pam Miller-FGI

Brenda Tuttle-Parent

Mindy Schneider-Parent

Kim Walkenhorst-Larimer County Health Department

Michelle Bullock-Parent

Mindi Pryce-Parent

-Family Support Services Allocation Committee

Cindy Bradrick-Larimer County Health Department

Phyllis Freeman-FGI

Brittain Hoffman-Parent

Sondra Lee-FGI

Marla Maxey-FGI

Cindy Littwin-FGI

Jane Haack-Debroux-Poudre School District

Susan Bartlett-Thompson School District

-Referral and Placement Committee

Phyllis Freeman-FGI

Carolyn Dekkers-FGI

Cindy Bradrick-Larimer Public Health

Wanda Leingang-DVR

Jacque Penfold-Larimer Center for Mental Health

Kathy Knutson-Thompson R2J Schools

Paula Shepard-Poudre R-1 Schools

Jan Irvin-FGI

-Resource Allocation Committee

Pat Carney-FGI

Kathy Duncan-Parent

Phyllis Freeman-FGI

Justin Jones-FGI

Debbie Lapp-FGI

Sondra Lee-FGI

Marla Maxey-FGI

Jackie O’Riordan-Leal-FGI

Agency Committees and Members

FOOTHILLS GATEWAY CONTINUES TO EMPOWER

PEOPLE WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES.

To say 2008 was challenging would be an understatement.

Amendment 51, also commonly known as the “End the Wait List” initiative, was placed on Colorado’s ballot this past fall for

consideration of the voters. This sales tax measure would have provided funds dedicated to eliminating the growing

waiting list in Colorado. Foothills Gateway’s waiting list is currently over 300 individuals. Ultimately this measure was

defeated but saw a great deal of collaboration on behalf of Colorado citizens with special needs. ARC’s from around

Colorado as well as the Community Centered Board system joined together to educate the voters about the needs of this

population and the dire situation for the nearly 12,000 people waiting for services. At this time it is uncertain if another

measure will be forthcoming, but Foothills Gateway will continue its commitment to actively advocate for resources for

individuals with developmental disabilities.

Foothills Gateway hosted an “Abilities for Hire” breakfast to educate and engage new and existing employers in the benefits

of hiring individuals with disabilities. This event was a collaboration between Supported Employment Service Agencies and

sponsored by The Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, Loveland Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Colorado

Business Report. Strengthening relationships with the business community is essential and proves beneficial for the clients

we serve.

The spirit of collaboration continued with the sixth annual Legislative Forum, co-sponsored with the Larimer Center for

Mental Health. This event allows constituents the opportunity to meet and discuss legislative issues with our state and local

representatives and candidates for office.

The year began with the much needed renovation of a 35+ year old building. Staff stalwartly performed their duties in

“make shift” offices or program areas, ensuring that clients received the top-notch services they were used to receiving on a

daily basis. It was exciting to see the progress each week as I walked into the building, knowing the changes would provide

a better work environment for both clients and staff alike. Staff continued to provide services and supports to over 1,300

individuals and families throughout Larimer County during this approximately year long “spruce up”.

Foothills Gateway continued to maintain program accreditation in all aspects of our organization, including service

provision, case management and administration. Despite regulatory changes to the system, the FGI staff has been able to

deliver services professionally and effectively. Our annual audit indicates that the Board and staff are good stewards of the

funds received from federal, state and local resources. Foothills Gateway remains a strong organization despite a tough

economic climate both nationally and locally.

The Board of Directors continues to pursue its strategic planning goals of looking into possibilities of developing new

revenue sources, and has launched two new projects. The first is looking into compliance with conflict of interest rules and

guidelines, and the second is reviewing ways for making accessibility to services as easy and convenient as possible.

Each year brings its own unique challenges and obstacles. For 2008, a hope for new funding for the waiting list being

defeated, some dust from the remodel and a tough economy for America. While those challenges were daunting at times,

we see them as opportunities to grow, educate and learn. 2009 will be a year of turning those challenges into

opportunities – taking a lesson from our clients who have turned their disabilities into abilities. On behalf of the clients,

Board of Directors and staff of Foothills Gateway, we thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a year

of empowerment and opportunity.

Jim Disney, Foothills Gateway Board President

“WE HAVE A LEADERSHIP-ABILITY.”

A LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Board President, Jim Disney, has an ability to lead by

example and donates an enormous amount of time

and energy to the staff at Foothills Gateway, Inc.

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President Jim Disney

Artist and Former County Commissioner

Vice-President Linda Drees

Parent, lawyer and manager with the

National Park Service

Secretary Carol Ward

Foothills Service League-Loveland

Treasurer Mark Durand

CSU Professor of Business Management

Members Brinna Allen,

Account Executive at First National Bank

Supriya Desai

Parent

Walt Grady

Parent

Paul Rodgers,

Project Manager @ Flextronics

Scott Roos

Loveland Citizen

Gregg Seebohm,

President/Owner of Double Eagle

Construction Services, Inc.

Craig Stirn,

Local Attorney

Romie Tobin PhD,

Parent & Poudre School

District Representative

Doris “Punkie” Whitely,

Fort Collins Service League

“WE HAVE A LEADERSHIP-ABILITY.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD COMMITTEES Program Committee The Program Committee reviews policies and makes recommendations to the provision and monitoring of services

and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Committee periodically reviews aggregate data

regarding services and supports and waiting list information.

Fiscal and Property Committee The Fiscal and Property Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the board of directors for approval of

annual operating budget , quarterly financial reports, long range financial planning, and the annual financial audits.

In addition, the Fiscal and Property Committee monitors the condition of physical assets and recommends

budgetary funding of repairs, improvements, and replacements as required.

Community Relations Committee The Community Relations Committee reviews and/or recommends projects and proposals to enhance Foothills

Gateway’s public relations. They also monitor, assist, and coordinate fund raising activities in the community and

interview/nominate new board members.

Executive Committee The Executive Committee monitors the organization’s programs and services to ensure that they are consistent

with the mission statement and the organization’s purpose.

The Foothills Gateway, Inc. Board of Directors is

comprised of Larimer County Community Members who

have a great interest and compassion for our mission.

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Foothills Gateway, Inc.Annual 2008 Waiting List Report

# immediate need

Wait list Total

54% 55%55%

54%55%54%

55%

55% 53% 53%

55% 55%

WAITING LIST INFORMATION

2007 2008 %

Family Support Services (only) 55 85 35%

Comprehensive Services 22 25 12%

Supported Living Services 72 74 3%

Age 14-18 (needing Comprehensive or SLS at age 18) 85 97 12%

Safety Net or Out of State Plan 49 51 4%

Total # of persons on waiting list end of year 283 332 15%

Total # of persons added to waiting list 100 133 25%

Total # of persons removed from waiting list 69 90 23%

Waiting List Admissions by Service

Early Intervention 210 186 -11%

Family Support Services Program 23 31 26%

Supported Living Services 27 34 21%

Comprehensive 16 20 20%

Total # of persons admitted to services 276 271 -2%

Children admitted to HCBS Waivers

CES 11 1 -91%

HCBS 25 14 -44%

WE HAVE A PLACEMENT-ABILITY

Foothills Gateway works to determine eligibility

of individuals for services and to maintain and

update our waiting list.

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Nov Dec

Intake and Waiting List Case Management

Major Accomplishments

Intake and Waiting List Case Management promoted Carolyn Dekkers to Supervisor of the Intake and

Waiting List Case Managers and welcomed an additional part time Case Manager, Amy Baca. We also

continued our collaboration with local school districts, the Department of Human Services, and other

Community Centered Boards to assist individuals and families make smooth transitions from school, foster

care programs, or a move into Larimer County.

Foothills Gateway, Inc. participated in the Annual Transition Fair Series to provide information

on programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. We also provided informational

presentations to the Thompson R2-J Autism Support group and the Supported Living Services (SLS) Parents

Group. Additionally, Intake and Waiting List Case Managers represented Foothills Gateway, Inc. at

Developmental Disabilities-Medically Fragile Placement Options Residential Treatment Committee, Larimer

County Children and Family Services, Foster Care Reviews for children with developmental disabilities,

Individual Education Plan meetings with Poudre and Thompson School Districts for adolescents on the

Foothills Gateway Waiting List for adult services, and Larimer County Regional Advisory Council for Aging

and Disability Resource Center (ARCH).

Intake and Waiting List Case Managers were also responsible for facilitating Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)

Assessments for individuals moving from the Waiting List into comprehensive services.

Phyllis Freeman, Placement Coordinator

WE HAVE A PLACEMENT-ABILITY

Larimer County’s

Program Approved

Service Agencies

Abacus Care

Altra Services

Breckenridge Outdoor Education

Center

Buckhorn United Methodist Camp

Carmel

Colorado Life-sharing Community

Initiative (CLCI)

CSU Center for Community

Partnerships

Community Advantage

Foothills Gateway, Inc.

Good Shepherd

Imagine/Innovations

Mosaic

The Otero Corporation

Smith Street, LLC

Spectrum

Wings

Foothills Gateway works with a variety of Program

Approved Service Agencies that Families and Clients

can chose from to receive the best services possible.

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Flex-Ability in Early Intervention

2008 brought many changes to Early Intervention services at Foothills Gateway, Inc. The key to being

successful in this program is “flex-ability”. Early Intervention even went through a name shift at both

the local and state levels. Previously, Early Intervention was also known as Part C or Early Childhood

Connections. In order to make our program name more recognizable to families and physicians, the

state team for Early Intervention at the Division for Developmental Disabilities (DDD) announced that the

new program name is Early Intervention Colorado, or EI Colorado for short.

Another change experienced by the EI program was increased participation in the Assuring Better Child

Health and Development or ABCD initiative. The goal of the ABCD project is to encourage physicians to

use standardized developmental screening tools in well-child checks to increase identification of

developmental delays. There are now two large pediatric practices in Larimer County that use the “Ages

and Stages Questionnaire” to help screen children. This has resulted in increased referrals and numbers

served by Early Intervention. In December 2008, we served a record 234 children in the program, which

represents a steady increase of enrollments since 2007.

Staff working at FGI in Early Intervention also learned about private insurance and accessing private

insurance funds in response to legislation entitled “Coordinated System of Payment” which mandates

that certain insurance companies cover Early Intervention services. This has been a big shift for all

involved, but is bringing funding into the Early Intervention system outside of our state and federal

allocation. In times of change, with growing enrollments and shrinking dollars, being flex-able and

learning a new way to bill helps to keep the program going.

Sondra Lee, Children’s Case Management/Early Intervention Coordinator

Housing-Ability in HUD-Section 8 Program

Foothills Gateway, Inc. continues to use it’s “housing-ability” through the Section 8 Voucher program. In

2008, Foothills Gateway had the ability to house 21 of the 27 families on the FGI waiting list, with the

issuance of state- funded housing vouchers.

This program currently provides housing support for 135 families through both rental and

homeownership programs.

HUD-Section 8 is not a program all Community Centered Boards

fund and support, however, Foothills Gateway values the program

as do the people receiving this personalized assistance. Foothills

Gateway, Inc. will continue to submit individuals to the statewide

waiting list and facilitate the transition for clients into

homeownership at every opportunity.

Renee’ Walker, Housing Coordinator

WE HAVE A FLEX-ABILITY

WE HAVE A HOUSING-ABILITY

Early Intervention supports children birth through 2

years of age who have developmental needs.

HUD Section 8 Program helps clients become more

independent through housing.

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Support-Ability in Supported Living Services

The 2008 year brought new challenges to the Supported Living Services (SLS) program. The system-

wide changes affecting comprehensive services became a prime topic as changes were formulated for

the SLS program.

In July, Foothills took an anticipatory step to help ease the transition stress. Every sign from the state

indicated that Supported Living Consultation (SLC) would not be included as an available service for the

new fiscal year. Foothills responded to this information by working with our Supported Living

Consultants to develop a plan to identify and minimize impact to clients. The program also worked with

the Consultants to find alternative work options, including, within the company. The hard work of the

Consultants will be missed, but with ample notice and time to find alternative means of meeting the

needs, the transition went smoothly.

Another significant achievement during the past year was the completion of the SIS assessments for

Supported Living Services. These assessments were used to determine funding levels. SIS interviewers

(all employees of the Department of Resource Coordination and Development (DRCD)) met Division for

Developmental Disabilities (DDD) timelines for completing this task. Due to Medicaid limitations, the

SLS program also began working to transfer locally matched Medicaid SLS resources to state-matched

Medicaid resources. The 13 clients funded through locally matched funds did not experience any gap in

services. SLS administration worked hard to keep families and clients updated on changes as well as

offered a series of lectures on transition planning through the quarterly parent’s forums.

In 2008, SLS administration also continued to offer monthly health and safety themed classes. These

classes included topics such as nutrition, diet, community safety and fire safety. Over 200 clients

attended these classes throughout the year.

Foothills Gateway is always looking for ways to support client development. In an effort to maintain this

goal, SLS administration continued to sponsor a men’s and women’s group. The groups are open to all

clients and focused on promoting social and relationship skills and gave the clients a chance to develop

ongoing friendships.

Lastly, we are proud to share the SLS staff’s continued tradition of volunteering their time to take clients

to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park for a weekend away.

Pat Carney, SLS Coordinator

WE HAVE A SUPPORT-ABILITY

Supported Living Services enables participants

to live more independently.

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Adapt-Ability in Adult Case Management

In the past year, Case Managers supporting adults in services

focused on the ability to complete and update processes and

adapt to changes in the system. This was accomplished in many

ways by many different people.

Several Adult Case Managers diligently worked with Supported

Living Services (SLS) staff and Intake Case Managers to complete

the Supports Intensity Scale Assessments (SIS) for all individuals in

SLS and any individual admitting to the Comprehensive waiver.

Foothills Gateway proved to have the ability to complete this

process within the short timelines.

Another system that underwent changes through the year is the electronic Benefits Utilization System

(BUS), which has proven to provide consistency in both Case Management services and clearly outlines

expectations for all adult wavier services providers. This state wide system allows for both Division for

Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF) staff to easily view long

term care assessments, and service plans for oversight and monitoring of the CCB. The major changes

this system underwent in the past year have caused Case Managers to enhance their ability to adapt to

change.

The PARS process continues to be updated on a regular basis. Case Managers have worked closely with

Program Approved Service Agencies (PASAs) to gather needed information to complete prior

authorization requests (PARS) for all waiver services. Case Managers had to improve their ability to

adapt to these, sometimes daily, changes.

Currently, Foothills Gateway has 12 Adult Case Managers and has been able to increase retention over

the past year. With enhanced training opportunities and clear processes to follow, we hope retention

will continue to increase over the next year. Our goal of increased retention will allow us the ability to

increase our knowledge and the ability to develop long term relationships and support clients more

effectively. Marla Maxey, Case Management Coordinator

WE HAVE AN ADAPT-ABILITY

Adult Case Managers actively coordinate and

monitor services and supports to participants

and their families.

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Employ-Ability in Supported Employment/

Abilities for Hire Event Many local businesses are already very aware of our clients’ outstanding abilities in the workplace. FGI’s

Supported Employment program currently has clients working in many area businesses, however we are

always looking for ways to promote our clients and the abilities and benefits they can bring to an

employer. On October 14, 2008, Foothills Gateway teamed up with other service agencies who provide

Supported Employment in Larimer County to present Abilities for Hire. This was an event aimed at

educating local employers about the benefits of employing individuals with cognitive disabilities.

The event took place at the Fort Collins Hilton, included breakfast and featured a panel of employers and

clients who have enjoyed successful partnerships through a Supported Employment program.

Businesses represented in this year’s panel were New Belgium Brewing, Fiona’s Delicatessen and

Catering, Nita Crisp Crackers, City of Fort Collins/Transfort, and High Country Beverage; the panel was

moderated by Executive Director, Tim O’Neill. These businesses currently employ Foothills Gateway

clients and all spoke very highly of their clients’ contributions to the workplace and praised the support

that was provided to the employer and client by Supported Employment staff.

Foothills Gateway staff put forth a great effort in planning this event; promoting it to local businesses,

preparing marketing materials and coordinating panel members and clients to participate. Staff also

worked to secure promotional partners which included the Loveland and Fort Collins Chambers of

Commerce and the Northern Colorado Business Report who provided advertising for the event. While

the event required months of planning and coordination, all involved felt the effort was successful in

accomplishing our goal of providing an educational and inspiring program for local business people. It

is our hope that this event will lead to greater awareness of Foothills Gateway’s mission, as well as

increased employment opportunities for our clients. If you have or know of a business that would be

interested in employing an individual with developmental disabilities, please contact FGI’s Supported

Employment Coordinator, Stacy Hill at 970-266-5385. Stacy Hill, Supported Employment Coordinator

WE HAVE AN EMPLOY-ABILITY

Supported Employment helps clients to find

jobs in the community and provides assistance

and training as needed for their employment.

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As is true with most corporations, Foothills Gateway, Inc. is and has always been concerned with

performance measures and outcomes. This year, as in years past, individualized surveys were sent to

various individuals including adult clients in Larimer County, families of adult clients in Larimer County,

adult clients who receive direct care services from Foothills Gateway, Inc., and families of adult clients

who receive direct care services from Foothills Gateway, Inc. Target Levels are set for each objective as

appropriate. The objective is to maximize client and family satisfaction in all areas on an annual basis.

Target Levels were exceeded and/or achieved in the following areas:

Client satisfaction with Case Management

SLS Client Satisfaction and Comp & SLS Family Satisfaction with Program Choices

Client and Family Satisfaction with Community Inclusion

*Although both client and family surveys exceeded Target Levels, FGI feels it

would be beneficial to research the disparity between the satisfaction levels and

develop approaches to increase family satisfaction.

Community Inclusion Support

Feeling Safe

Client Employment Satisfaction

In all areas where objectives have been achieved, Foothills Gateway will maintain efforts and continue

Target Levels.

Target Levels were not achieved in the following areas:

Family Satisfaction with Case Managers

FGI plans to research reasons for not meeting this Target Level.

Comprehensive Client Satisfaction with Program Choices

FGI plans to research ways to continue improving client satisfaction in

Comprehensive choices.

Clients & Families Being Informed of their Rights

Although improvement has been made, target level has not been met for clients

and families. Foothills Gateway values the rights of every client, therefore our

target level for clients being informed of their rights is set at 100%. Additionally,

it is the practice of Foothills Gateway, Inc. to provide, annually, a copy of client

rights at every client’s service plan meeting. Client and/or legal guardian or

authorized representative sign and acknowledge that these rights have been

received. FGI plans to review the data to determine any disparity between

Comprehensive and SLS services as well as continue to research other possible

causes for not meeting target to include turnover and training.

In these areas, Foothills Gateway is committed to researching the reasons for underperformance and

developing new approaches for achieving target levels in the following year. Target levels in all areas

have been kept at current levels. A complete Outcomes Measurement Report can be found on our

website at www.foothillsgateway.org.

Executive Summary-Outcomes Measurement System

WE HAVE A MEASURE-ABILITY

Foothills Gateway consistently strives to improve

programs, services, and practices to be the best

Community Centered Board possible.

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Additional areas where FGI puts an emphasis on setting and achieving high standards are client job

retention through the Supported Employment Program, General and Administrative expenses, and

overall staff turnover.

Although the goal was not met in comprehensive client job retention, SLS client job retention goal was

exceeded in the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year. Supported Employment plans to maintain goals and strives to

continue efforts in both Comprehensive and SLS job development and retention.

General and Administrative expenses for the agency increased by .8% in the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year for a

total of 10.1% of budget. FGI attributes this to one-time costs for a special event and grants, which were

offset by additional revenues. Building renovation costs will continue into next year. With statewide

systemic changes, administrative demands have increased. FGI is dedicated to analyzing administrative

duties to reduce costs.

Foothills Gateway also experienced consistency in staff turnover, reporting at 42%. Target Level was not

met in this area due to substantial system changes which has hindered efforts to reduce turnover. We

plan to continue efforts to reduce turnover and maintain the target level at 35%.

Timothy S. O’Neill, Executive Director

0%

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40%

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Client

Target

Family

WE HAVE A MEASURE-ABILITY

70%65%

94%

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Target Comp FY 07-08 Comp FY 07-08 SLS

% Adult Clients enrolled in FGI Supported Employment who have been employed

continuously for 6 months

70%65%

70%

80%

94%

86%

0%

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20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Target Comp

FY 07-08 Comp

FY 06-07 Comp *

Target SLS

FY 07-08 SLS

FY 06-07 SLS *

% Adult Clients enrolled in FGI Supported Employment who have been employed continuously for 6 months

9.5% 10.1%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

Target FY 07-08

% General and Administrative expenses of total agency expenses

9.5% 10.1%9.3%

0.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

Target FY 07-08 FY 06-07 *

% General and Administrative expenses of total agency expenses

35%42%

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20%

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50%

60%

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90%

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% Turnover

35%

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% turnover

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Statement of Financial Position Year Ended June 30, 2008

with comparative totals for 2007

2008 2007

Assets

Current Assets $4,997,880 $5,091,566

Land, Building, and Equipment, Net 3,186,667 3,131,376

Other Assets 1,371,470 2,100,655

Total Assets $9,556,017 $10,323,597

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current Liabilities $1,465,877 $1,556,697

Long Term Debt 0 0

Total Liabilities $1,465,877 $1,556,697

Total Net Assets 8,090,140 8,776,900

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $9,556,017 $10,323,597

WE HAVE AN ACCOUNT-ABILITY

$0

$5,000,000

$10,000,000

$15,000,000

$20,000,000

$25,000,000

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Fiscal Years

Foothills Gateway, Inc.Program to Supporting Costs

Supporting CostsProgram Costs

93.4%

94.2%

94.1%

90.7%

89.9%

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Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2008

with comparative totals for 2007

2008 2007

Fees and Grants from Government Agencies

Fees for Services

State of Colorado $14,172,167 $12,573,387

Grants and Other

Larimer County 2,839,138 2,597,293

Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 20,492 11,480

Other 86,121 45,080

Total Fees and Grants for Government Agencies $17,117,918 $15,227,240

Public Support

Contributions 171,444 614,348

United Way 15,168 14,463

Total Public Support $186,612 $628,811

Other Revenue 850,146 799,532

Total Support and Revenue $18,154,676 $16,655,583

Expenses

Program Services

Early Intervention $605,027 $469,523

Medicaid Comprehensive 9,486,877 7,851,273

State Adult Supported Living 733,531 655,354

Medicaid Supported Living 2,758,388 2,365,439

Children’s Extensive Support 443,555 354,125

Family Support 386,701 404,049

Case Management 1,954,718 1,658,108

Other Program Services 569,698 543,219

Total Program Services $16,938,495 $14,301,090

Supporting Services

General and Administrative 1,902,941 1,470,025

Total Supporting Services 1,902,941 1,470,025

Total Expenses $18,841,436 $15,771,115

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (686,760) 884,468

Net Assets at Beginning of Year $8,776,900 $7,892,432

Net Assets at End of Year $8,090,140 $8,776,900

WE HAVE AN ACCOUNT-ABILITY

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Number of Individuals Served in Fiscal Year 2007-2008

Medicaid Comprehensive 232 State Supported Living 76

Medicaid Supported Living 193 Early Intervention 385

Children’s Extensive Support 22 Family Support Services 211

Case Management Services 1,107 Other (HCBS, Intake & Eligibility) 281

Unduplicated Services 1,392

Medicaid68%

State9%

Part C1%Larimer

County16%

Other5%

Public Support

1%

Foothills Gateway, Inc.Revenues 2008

Medicaid63%

State11%

Part C1%

Larimer County

16%

Other5%

Public Support

4%

Foothills Gateway, Inc.Revenues 2007

The number of individuals served by

Foothills Gateway, Inc., grew by 9.2%

in FY2008 over those served in the

prior fiscal year. This was reflected in

the 9% increase in support and

revenues for the year. The major

increase in funding was a 17.3%

increase in Medicaid program funds,

offset in part by a decline of 14.2% in

State program funds.

Management and General expenses

rose as a percentage of total expenses

due to some unusual organizational

expenditures. Public relations costs

for the Foothills Gateway 35th

Anniversary event and grant writer

consulting costs, though contributing

to the expense increase, were offset

by the additional revenues generated.

Also, the organization undertook a

remodeling effort to improve the

condition of its 35 year old building

and equipment. The remodeling

utilized funds from donations received

in the prior fiscal year.

The number of Program Approved

Service Agencies providing services

through Foothills Gateway placements

expanded 33% to 12 provider

agencies, with additional agencies

applying for DDD approval. While

adding to administrative requirements

and accompanying costs, new

agencies broaden the choices

available to clients in selecting a

provider to meet their service needs.

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Community Outreach and Fund Raising

The 2008 Legislative Session was filled with many issues for Colorado voters to decide. Two issues would

have had significant impact to individuals with developmental disabilities, Amendment 51 and County

Referred Issue #1A. Amendment 51 was a statewide measure that would have provided a critically

needed safety net for children and adults with developmental disabilities through a modest, phased in

sales tax of 2/10 of 1%. This issue was commonly referred to as the “end the wait list” issue. County

Referred Issue #1A, a Larimer County ballot issue, proposed a .25% sale tax to build and operate a

detoxification and residential treatment facility in Larimer County

for individuals with a substance abuse and/or mental health issues.

Both issues would have provided enriched services for clients

currently receiving services and those waiting for services through

Foothills Gateway and our services providers. Unfortunately, these

two issues were not approved by the voters in the November vote.

However, an increased awareness about the issues facing individuals

with developmental disabilities, their families and those struggling

with mental illness and substance abuse was heightened during both

campaigns and highlighted during our annual co-sponsored

Legislative Forum with the Larimer Center for Mental Health and by

participating in several legislative functions sponsored by Alliance

and the Northern Colorado Social Legislative Network.

We also continued working with our support groups to raise awareness

and funds for our programs through annual fundraising events such as, the Fort Collins Service League’s

Kitchen Kaper, the Foothills Gateway Foundation’s Bonanza Auction and the Shanks for the Memories

and Hogerty Open golf tournaments, the Foothills Service League’s Comedy Night, and the Taste of

Loveland wine & food tasting. These groups also hosted several fun and social activities for our clients,

including an Ice Cream Social, a Pizza Party, a fishing trip to Red Feathers, and the annual Christmas Gift

Shop. Diana Foland, Fund Development Director

April Rikhoff, Community Outreach Coordinator

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Foothills Gateway strives to make positive

contributions to our community.

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2008 Contributors- Alphabetical Order

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the staff, the individuals with whom we work and

their families; we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the people,

companies and organizations in our community who financially support Foothills

Gateway, Inc. and allow our programs to continue.

Aaron Brothers Art & Framing

Louise Abbott

Kari Abele

Ablelink Technologies

Accent Services, Tom and Monita Spradlin

Advanced Interiors, Heather Matz

Advanced Otolaryngology, P.C.

Advantage Bank

Aggie Liquors, Cathy & Richard Schott

Agilent Technologies - Employee Giving

Campaign

Rosalie Agruss

Samuel and Sandy Ernst Aldern

All Occasions Catering, Paul & Nanita Pelligrino

Allnutt Funeral Services, Rick Allnutt

American Furniture Warehouse, Ellie Knill

AmericInn, Kent Stine

Ramon Anchondo

Nyla Anderson

Kathy Andrews

Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

Anytime Baseball Training, Frank Gonzales

Karel & Jerry Applebee

Applebees

Art of the Rockies Gallery

Associates in Building & Design, Ltd. - ABD

Audra Rose Floral

Donald & Karen Baker

Robert & June Baker

Scott & Nancy Baker

Bammy's Cookies, Barb Urbom

Bank of Colorado

Mrs. Margaret Beasley

Nancy L. Beasley

Beauregards Grill & Tavern, Jonathan Rashleigh

Jim & Jessi Benshoof

Hedy Berman

Bill Beyers, Attorney

Kim and Brian Bishop

Blacks Glass

Boardwalk Dental Care, Dr. Richard Wuerker,

DDS

Bob Swerer Photography

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Bogetto

Robert R. Brunson

Kristina & Edward Bulik-Hocum

Bullhide 4x4, Scott & Susan Butters

Randy and Jill Burge

Burns Marketing Communications

Ted & Marybeth Bussey

California Concepts, Rena Littleton

K-Lynn Cameron

Campus West Texaco, Steve Bernie

Chuck & Barbara Cannon

Car Star Collision Repair

Caring Friends of Loveland

Cascade, Inc., John and Kristine Clagett

Thomas & Lindsey Chandler

Keller M. Choun

Cinemark Theaters, David Nightingale

Citizen Printing, Rod Howard

Dennis & Paula Clapp

Clarence J. Venne Foundation

Jim Clark

Classic Nails, Paula Brown

Clay's Ace Hardware, Lisa Clay

Clipso, Carol Stringer

Clipso, Jaylee Dimick

Matthew Cloven

CMS Mechanical Services, Inc., Nicholas Luca

Coberly Chiropractic

Collective Fine Art Gallery, Jim Benest

Kelly & Mark Collins

Colorado Baggage Company

Colorado Lawn & Tree Care

Colorado State University Athletics

Comcast Foundation

Nancy & Austin Condon

Robert Cook & Lori Whitson

Coopersmiths

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Coyote Camp, Michael Harte

Doug Cross

CSU Women's Golf Team, Angie Hopkins

Geraldine Dancliff

Pam Danforth

Daniels Fund

Davey Alpine

Marcia & Roger Dawdy

Bernadette H. Deane

Déjà vu Painting, Tom & Trisha Jones

Dellenbach Motors, Inc.

Randall & Jennifer DeMario

Designs

Diamond Vogel Paint Center, Doug Schwartz

Colter Dimick

Dalton Dimick

Dennis & Susan Disario

Jim Disney

Gayle and LaPalma Dobler

Robin Dodge

Richard & Anne Dolph

Dominos

Don and May Wilkins Charitable Trust

Downtown Business Association, David Short

Linda Drees and Robert Kingswood

Mark & Neyla Driscoll

Alicia Durand

Kim & James Durand

Mark Durand

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

David and Kathryn Dwyer

Eaton Country Club

El Burrito Restaurant

Richard Elder, Jr.

Brandy Eldridge

Empire Management, Inc.

Employment Solutions, Rick Wagner

Douglas Evans

Gregory and Stacey Evans, D.D.S

Evergreen Landscaping, Bob and Cathy Toomey

Eyecare for You, Dr. Marc Provencher

Jay and Valery Feavel

Susith & Sureshi Fernando

Fionas Restaurant, Elizabeth McBryde

First National Bank

Flood and Peterson Insurance

Flowerama

Marily Pultz & William Follis

Foothills Furniture

Foothills Service League

Foothills United Way

Nancy Forst

Fort Collins Club, Salon Giorgio

Fort Collins Country Club

Fort Collins Foxes Baseball Club, Inc.

Fort Collins Nursery

Fort Collins Recreation Dept.

Fort Collins Service League

Fort Fun

Fossil Creek Nursery

Fox Acres Country Club

Robert Foxx

Kay Fradet

Mary & W.J. Frick

Laura Frisinger

Front Range Restaurant Management, Steve

Taylor

Full Cycle

Sherry Gaines

Sandra and Dr. John Steven Garrett, DDS

Shannon and Mark Gefroh

Gib's NY Bagels

Bart & Elizabeth Glathar

Kathleen Goodell

David & Nikol Gormley

Dale & Cherlyn Gorsky

Gulley Greenhouse

Cindy Haag

Hair Associates, Sydnie Overholser

Pat & Tom Haiston

Nancy Hallerman

David & Susan Halter

Dennis Hardman

C.S. Harpel

Julie and Jon Haugen

Kathryn & Douglas Hay

Richard & Mae Hegeman

Hellman & Associates

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Mike and Kathy Henggeler

Herbert E. Parker Foundation

Heritage Frames and Fine Art

Hewlett Packard Foundation

High Country Beverage, Dave and Katie Nichols

Highland Meadows Golf Course, Brad Bogard

Nila Hobbs

Honey-Baked Hams

Houska Automotive

Margaret J. Hunter

Interstate Honda, Greg Ditus

Jerry and Nancy Jaycox

Christian J. Jensen

Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches

Allison and Robert Johnson

Susan F. Jones

Dr. Don & Jan Jorgensen

William Joy

Jon and Pat Juchartz

Just In Time to Dine, Nancy Aylward

K99 Radio, Tracy Walker

Shelly Kerr

Terrie & John Kirkpatrick

Allen & Donna Kling

Knights of Columbus, Council #1214,

Knights of Columbus, Council #12145,

Knights of Columbus, Council 11140,

Knights of Columbus, Council 3434,

Knowledge Bound, Ginger Hazel

Mark L. Kochevar, DMD, PC

Susan Kordis

Kroenke Sports Enterprises

Mrs. Edith Kruse

Paul and Teresa Kugrens

Patsy Kutehar

Laryl and Jay Laetsch

LaFarge Corporation

Bonnie Lafferty

Lakeside Massage Therapy, David Collins &

Debbie Buchele

LaMar's Donuts

Lambspun

Craig B. LaPorte

Steve Larson

Janet Lauer

Ronald & Katherine Lautzenheiser

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

Jane & Peter Lederer

Life of the Party

Lincoln Center, Debbie Dixon

Linkin Logs Construction, LLC, Matt Wilson

Link-n-Greens Golf Course

Little Angels

Logan, Thomas & Johnson, LLC

LoLu, Mark Pojar

Loveland Coffee Company

Loveland Lions Club

Alexia Lucas

Dave & Ann Lundahl

Macy's West G.I.F.T.

Maid Smart, Inc.

Main Door Salon

Majestic West, Mitch Burroughs

Mama Roni's Pizza, Mike & Greg Thomas

Mannos Grill at Collindale, Scott Manning

March, Olive & Pharris, LLC, Brad March

Marriott Hotels, Rick Smith

Martha Scott Trimble Trust

Maxey, Inc., Carl Maxey

Doug and Amy Maybon

Jerod & Sarah McBride

Donna McBroom

John and Sherry McCoy

Josephine McCoy

McGraff's Casual Dinnerhouse

Michael & Mary Jo Merriman

Metabolic Research Center

Gregory and Maria Migdall

Mimi’s Café

Miramont Lifestyle Fitness, Sherry Meyer

Miramont Summer Day Camp

Mary Moses

Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company, Trent

Taylor

Heidi K. Munholland

Michael P. Murphy, DDS PC

Murray Therapy, Michelle Murray

Nails 2000

Sunita Naronha

National Mah Jongg League, Inc.

WE HAVE A THANK-ABILITY

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Kathy & Bill Neal

Nerger Family Trust, Paul and Janice Nerger

Nesch Brass Company, Jim Nesch

New Belgium Brewing Company

New Horizons Band

Vivian & Joseph Newlin

Jeri & Jeffrey Newton

Steve & Amberly Nichols

Sunita Noronha

Novello Photography, Lisa Wilson

Mary-Letha & Bill O'Brien

Odell Brewing Company, Inc.

Office Depot - #2737

Office Depot Foundation

Old Chicago, Joann Hennessy

Orchards Ace Hardware

Dwayne & Mary Orth

Chantal and Eric Osthoff

Shawn & Crystal Osthoff

Mike Ottoman

Tonya Padilla

Jean L. Pakech

Panera Bread

Nancy Patton

Pearle Vision

Pedersen Toyota, Mark Pedersen

Perennial Gardener

Bryan Petersen

Photos by Alexandra

Rich Piper

Piper's Grease Monkey

Pizza Hut

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

Karlene Poor

Poudre Fire Authority - Local 1945

Premier Garage of Northern Colorado, Jay

Janicki

Qwest, Debbie Barbour

Reader's Cove Bookstore

Polly & Gary Reardon

Diane Rehner

Renaissance Denver Hotel

Jill Rickards & Karl Zeller

Letha and Lu Robinson

Rebecca and Paul Rodgers

Sara and David Roeder

Mark & Catherine Rotman

Linda Sue Rowell

Chris and Gail Ruebel

Cynthia Russell-Littwin

Terry and Devera Rutledge

Ronald Rutz, Attorney at Law

Brad & Laurie-Ann Sadler

Safeway

Fred & Cecilia San Martin

Saturn Of Fort Collins

Gail J. Sauer

Scarfs by Donna, Donna Kaneshiro

Brigitte Schmidt

Robert Schneider

Schrader Oil Company, Jennifer Schrader

Jack & Dixie Schreiner

Chuck M. Seest

Select Wood Floors, Inc., Mark Gefroh

SESH Boardshop & Apparel

Roland and Maggi Sharp

Phyllis Shaw

John and Marilyn Shelton

Ada Shields

Signs Now

Silver Grill Café, John Arnolfo

Simply Chocolate

Skillman Photography

Thomas Skrobacz

Christine Soukup

Southern Living at HOME, Melinda Hodge

SouthRidge Golf Club

Spookys Pumpkin Patch

Shirley Sprinkle

State Beauty Supply

State Farm Insurance, Mary Biggers

Laurie and Kelly Steele

Steib Family Trust, Jacob & Joan Stieb

Timothy & Sharon Stelzner

Stevens Insurance Agency, LLC

Joan & Jacob Stieb, Jr.

Craig Stirn

Stonehouse Grille, Kit Sutherland

Kelley Strobel

Sally Elizabeth Sundquist

Super Target

Super Vac, Ron Weinmeister

Sutherland Family Foundation

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Robert & Sandra Swigris

T.R. Paul Family Foundation

Ted G. Anderson Charitable Income Trust

The Breakfast Club

The Cupboard

The Dog Club

The Photo Shoppe

Bob and Patty Thompson

Richard & Laura Thompson

Tina Sono Massage, Tina Sono

Toothzone, LLC

Jack and Susan Trethewey

Triangle United Way

Tri-City Cycle, Brady Welton

Michael & Marjory Trinen

Trios

Triple Crown Sports

Turning Leaf Gallery

Ronald and Marilyn Tuttle

United Way of Larimer County

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

United Way of Weld County

James & Brenda Usher

Terry and Ruth Usrey

Melanie & Joe Valente

Vending Services of Colorado, Inc., Mr. Joseph

Powell

Venetian Marble and Granite

Vern’s Toffee

Vintages

Virginia Dale C.C.

Walrus Ice Cream, John and Lisa Paugh

Fraser & Janelle Walsh

Grace & Michael Walts

Regina Wamsley

Warehouse Liquors - Little Havana Cigar

Company

Patricia O. Weintraub

Dani and Brady Welton

Eva and Boyd West

Carolyn Fuller and Gerald White

John and Linda White

Doris (Punkie) Whitely

Mike Whitney

Whole Foods, Kim Mueller

Kim & Justin Williamson

Zach Wilson

Dr & Mrs James Wise

William and Song Hui Woldt

Debra Wood

World By the Tail, Inc.

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WE HAVE A THANK-ABILITY

In Memory of the Friends who passed in 2008

Glen Anderson

George Atmore

Frank Daley

Shari Gingery

Hap Johnson

Donald Lange

Christian Lapp

Maxwell Lautzenheiser

Nathan Laws

Edith Ludwig

Ruby Lynch

Edna Ruth Maxey

Pricilla Nicastle

Larry Stone

Dr. Thomas Tully

Kathleen Walker

Nathanial Watson

Mable Wetzbarger

Walter Wilson

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