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Reflections

Annual Report FY 2015: July 2014 - June 2015

Alaska Center for Children and Adults

Photo courtesy of Sebastian Saarloos

Rodney Perdue Susan E. Kessler

From the Executive Director & Board President

Rodney Perdue Board President

Susan KesslerExecutive Director

Rodney Perdue, President

LaVada “Sam” Bush, Vice President

Diane Borgeson, Treasurer

Shirley Williams, Secretary

Tracy Charles-Smith, Member-at-Large

Blake Matray

Carrie Nash

Isaac Bush

LaVerne Demientieff

Patrick Morgan

Hanna Austin

Cerena Banks

Kristin Bradshaw

Gretchen Chamberlain

Cheryl Davis

Amy Diaz

Colleen Elzey

Joan Esser-Farmer

Cathy Genaux

Angie Gingue

Emily Gingue

Heidi Haas

Keri Herning

Susan Kessler

KimAdelia Leff

Marilyn Leonelli

Valerie Leonelli

Brittany Luddington

Tiffany McCormack

Kristen Panamaroff

Shelly Pigors-Krutiak

Carrie Plant

Brenda Rosenthal

Jessica Schultz

Jennifer Traver

Jenn Wagaman

Things are always busy here at ACCA, but we believe in making time to step back and reflect on the work we are doing with children and adults who experience disabilities and their families. We build reflection into how we work together as a team, how we work individually and how we work with children, adults and families. To us, reflection means asking questions before giving answers, taking a moment to pause and wonder, and remembering to look back before we step forward. We believe that through reflection we can work as partners with children, adults and families, work together as team, and make progress toward mutual goals. In this way, we create meaningful change in lives.

The ACCA staff and Board of Directors believe in the power of reflection, even when it means things take longer. We would like to thank the current and past dedicated Board members, staff, volunteers and supporters of ACCA who make it possible for us to work in a reflective way. We would also like to thank the families with whom we work for allowing us to partner with them on their journey. This year we are taking a moment to reflect back on the many successes of children, adults and families we have had the privilege to serve. Warm Regards,

An ILP client works with mom on feeding

StaffBoard of Directors

ProgramsFACES Team (Fetal Alcohol Community Evaluation Services)The FACES Team provides FAS diagnosis to children ages 3 to 14 years from around the In-terior and Northern regions of Alaska. In addition to diagnosing FASD, we provide social opportunities, advocacy, training, and parent support. We see a great need for community supports for young adults transitioning into independent living.

Infant Learning Program (ILP)ILP provides evaluation and intervention services for children ages birth to 3 years who experience developmental delays and disabilities. Our program model emphasizes working as partners with families to support their child’s learning in everyday routines and activities in home and community settings. While this model is best practice in early intervention, it may not always be what families expect. This year we focused on ways to ensure our pro-gram is understanding and meeting families’ needs.

Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH)The Early Childhood Mental Health Program is focused on supporting children ages birth to 5 who experience social/emotional concerns. This year we completed a three year State of Alaska grant focused on building capacity of mental health professionals in the Fairbanks community, teaching childcare providers to support children’s social/emotional well-being, and helping families of children who experience social/emotional concerns connect with community based supports.

Loan ClosetLoan Closet provides short term loan of adaptive medical equipment such as crutches and wheelchairs to people in our community. A refundable deposit and cleaning fee is required. Loan Closet focuses primarily on mobility related equipment to help individuals live a more independent life.

Speech ClinicSpeech Clinic provides Speech/Language Pathology services for adults. Speech Clinic is fo-cused on encouraging functional communication in daily living situations. Our model sup-ports individuals in meeting their own goals in life by helping them find strategies for man-aging and completing tasks.

One family who has actively participated in FACES parent support programs has a daughter who recently graduated from Job Corp. She earned her Personal Care Attendant and Food Handler certificates and is ready to have her own apartment. It is exciting to see the suc-cess of this young woman moving into adult life.

One family wasn’t sure if ACCA would be a good fit for them when their infant was first referred to ILP. They wondered whether a direct therapy approach would be more effec-tive. By listening to the family, letting go of our agenda and building trust based on family priorities, we eventually built a strong, supportive partnership with them. It was hard to say goodbye when this family transitioned from ILP to school district services at age 3, but the family is looking forward to this next chapter of their lives.

The extended family of one young child served through this project was having difficulty figuring out a way for all family members to spend time with the child. Various family mem-bers, Child Protection, the Pediatrician, and other providers each had their own opinion on what was best. The ECMH Program Social Worker was able to bring everyone together to hear the voice of the child in the situation, provide information about what young children need, and ensure that everyone’s voice was heard so that they could make a plan that met everyone’s needs.

Over the past year, one of our own employees gained a renewed appreciation for this pro-gram. As a result of a severe accident, she relied on equipment including a wheelchair and crutches to assist her while progressing through the many stages of healing. Having equip-ment available when needed has helped her feel confident in activities which connect her to nature and the outdoors, bringing her life closer to how it was before the accident.

One individual who has received ongoing support from Speech Clinic graduated last spring from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She recently moved to Juneau and started her first professional position. She sent a thank you to “the beautiful ACCA family for helping me get this far after one of the most traumatic events of my life!”

Programs

A special thank you to Kinross Fort Knox for being our Family Field Day Benefactor and a major supporter of Speech Clinic this year. Also a big thanks to the United Way of the Tanana Valley, Pick Click Give, and everyone who supported us through these organizations. Your support makes a difference!

Communities We Serve:

Anaktuvuk Pass • Anderson • Arctic Village • Atqasuk • Barrow Copper Center • Delta Junction • Eielson AFB • Fairbanks

Fort Yukon • Glennallen • Kaktovik • Kiana • Kotzebue • Mentasta • NomeNorth Pole • Northway • Nuiqsut • Point Lay • Salcha • Stebbins • Unalakeet

Number AmountCorporate 22 $22,024Individual 205 43,878Nonprofit/Organizations 5 1,968Foundations 4 15,012United Way Allocations 36,058

Total 236 $118,939

Donations FY 15

Major Supporters

Thank you for your patience during this period of renovations and construction in and around our building!

We’re finally done!

FACES 34 children diagnosedILP 345 enrolled childrenEarly Childhood Mental Health 5 childcare programs mentoredLoan Closet 81 families servedSpeech Clinic 24 clients served

FY 15 in Numbers

Agency Information

Financials

Grants 1,427,350$ 1,503,691$ Program Services 572,633 494,009 Contributions 119,180 126,382 Fundraisers 5,015 5,365 Other Revenue 12,932 11,635

2,137,109$ 2,141,082$

Personnel Services 1,727,661$ 1,466,540$ Professional Fees/Contracts 161,732 171,072 Facility Expense 78,963 58,377

37,029 54,317 Travel/Conferences 99,160 115,069 Other Expense 76,859 43,618

Expenses before Depreciation 2,181,405$ 1,908,993$ 63,824$ 41,274$

Allowance for Bad Debt (759) - Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets - -

2,244,470$ 1,950,267$

Change in Net Assets (103,449)$ 190,815$ Beginning Net Assets 1,470,051 1,279,236

1,366,602$ 1,470,051$

REVENUE

OPERATING EXPENSES

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ACCAFINANCIAL INFORMATION

For the Year EndedJune 30, 2015

Supplies/Equipment

Depreciation

Total Expenses

6/30/2015

Cash and Cash Equivalents 421,910$ 437,030$ Receivables 147,241 196,195 Prepaid Expenses 105,400 44,765 Investments 70,471 70,330 Restricted Cash 421,347 518,744 PPE - Net 473,580 457,708

1,639,948$ 1,724,772$

Payables 11,615 171,249 260,835 83,472

Deferred Revenue 896 - 273,347$ 254,721

Net Assets - Unrestricted104,920 104,818

Undesignated 837,193 876,075 Net Assets - Temporarily Restricted 424,489 489,158

1,366,602 1,470,051

1,639,948$ 1,724,772$

Audited6/30/14

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Total Liabilities & Net Assets

ACCABALANCE SHEET

As of June 30, 2015

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Thank you to all of our donors, supporters, members and volunteers who believe in our mission! Please accept our sincere apologies for anyone we may have inadvertently left out or listed incorrectly.

Donors, Supporters & Volunteers

When you see your reflections, may you one day know you made a difference.

Thank you for all the special donations made in memory of:

Alice McKeeBalau Lisbourne-Babcock

168th Medical Group: AK Air National Guard64 North TruckingAaron WilliamsAdelle BishopAdvocacy Services of Alaska, Inc.Aileen KellyAir LiquideAlan BattenAlan CompareAlaska AerofuelAlaska AirlinesAlaska Dreams, Inc.Alaska North Star BuildersAlaska Railroad Corp.Alaska USA FCUAlison FoleyAlissa BurnsAlyeska Pipeline Service CompanyAmazon Smile FoundationAmy DiazAmy RobbersonAmy WilliamsonAnder & Jennifer TraverAnderson Group, LLCAndrea StalderAndrew BogarAndrew HawnAndrew RamosAngel AmbroseAnita Shackles-MillerAnn LefavorAnne HauerAnonymous donorsAnthony & Mary PastroArctic Fire & SafetyArthur & Janet HusseyAspen FrickAurora Borealis AK Outpost Storm TroopersAyden BuschBarbi MontgomeryBarnette & Sons

Becky WilliamsBenny & Cynthia ShillingBenny & Sally BeneventoBetsey JacobsBetty Ann BueBeverly RossBill & Joyce ChaceBill StoddenBill Stroecker FoundationBlake MatrayBob & Blanch MarokBobbie RediniusBorealis Counseling & AssessmentBorealis KiwanasBrandon HendrixBrandon KaufmanBrandy HendersonBrianne KellyBruce & Heidi HaasC&R Pipe & Steel, Inc.Callejas CastroCarissa HillCarrie NashCathy GenauxCelia JacksonCharlene HorstCharles FisherCharlie & Valerie LeonelliCharlotte StalderChatanika LodgeCheryl DavisChristopher BrownChristopher ToscanoCindy ColburnCindy Shilling CPA, PCClaire EvertsClaudia EssleyClaudia PiattCobey DurhamCole CarsonColeen TurnerCook & HaugebergCory & Diane BorgesonCristina Hampton

Cynthia DavisDale & Sandra DavisDan CurnsDaniel & Ann SwiftDaniel ChaceDanielle TessenDavid & Jeannie JamesDavid Prusak, P.E.Debbie ErvinDebbie MowreyDebbie SumnerDeborah BlemkeDebra BabcockDenali ATV AdventuresDenali Raft AdventuresDenali State BankDevin LockkeyDiana WolfDiane MillerDixon JonesDonald ThomasDoyon, LimitedDr. Mary MacFarlaneEar Nose & Throat ClinicElaine BerrieElizabeth AllredElizabeth GustafsonEmma BradshawEric PattonErick JacksonErin JohnsonEsther HoffmanExxonMobilFairbanks Host LionsFairbanks Memorial Hospital & Denali CenterFairbanks Summer Arts FestivalFamily Physical TherapyFarthest North Girls Scouts: Troop 127Frances LegeratFred Meyer Community RewardsGaye Hunt

GCIGerald GoodmanGerman SanchezGil DormanGood Sam Tundra RollersGreat Harvest Bread CompanyGVEAHannah HoneaHattie EdwardsHenry GrantHGI Harnish Group Inc.Hot LicksIan ReidIsaac BushJanene McMahanJared HarshbargerJeannine WilsonJennifer ClarkJennifer WagamanJeremy MarinJerome JacksonJessica RadyJessica SchultzJewel HealyJimmy & Marilyn LeonelliJim & Kathleen RichardsonJim & Pamela KimbleJoan FranzJoan O’LearyJohn BeneventoJohn DeRuyterJohn ZarlingJohnny MendezJolie EckertJose FloresJosephine PappJune DuncanKara BeeKavell DickersonKeagan BradshawKen & Colleen ElzeyKen StorlieKevin Farrington

Kevin WilliamsKinross Fort KnoxKristi MunariLaboror’s Int’l Union of North America Local 942Larry FlodinLaura WilsonLauren StalderLaVada “Sam” BushLaVerne DemientieffLeah AllanLeah McMahanLeona McDanielsLesa MeathLesia DavisLiana ShelbyLinda AndersonLinda BrooksLinda SchonLionel ScottiLiz GosselinLois KincaidLonard ThiltgenLori MerdesLoriann QuakenbushLorita CloughLorren WilsonLuana GalloLynden TransportMadden Real Estate, LLCMarcia BoyetteMarcus GadsdenMargaret CavanaghMargaret Eagleton

Maritza JenningsMark & Michele RosserMark RowenhorstMartha WhiteMarvin & Cindy BergesonMary BurtnessMary MitchellMatt RaymondMeloney AshburyMichael SapiroMike & Kristin BradshawMike BehnerMike CuffelMike LecorchickMike SciborMiranda WilsonMonica DallasMr. & Mrs. James ThurmanMyrna ColpNancy HoytNathan CollinNicole CatevenisNorm & Shelly KrutiakOccupational Therapy for ChildrenOld Harbor Native CorpPamela EitingPanamaroff FamilyPapa Johns PizzaPatrick FoleyPatrick MorganPeggy O’Neal & Jan JenitisPhillip & Jennifer Harrison

Pioneers of Alaska Foundation: Igloo #4Polly DivensQuinn TherrellRandy WeaverRay DrobyRaymond & Margaret DanielsRaymond CebulskiRebekha HoneaRichard & Patsy UnderwoodRichard GreenleafRichard SmithRobert TateRodney PerdueRolf NessRon ArterRose TherrellRosemarie KesslerRuben IorgaRuby LeffRuth LyleRuth NordinRuth WendlerSacha LayosSandy DauenhauerSani Can, Inc.Schultz Farms, Inc.Sean O’NeilSebastian SaarloosSevak FairSharon BaileyShirley Harris

Shirley WilliamsShirlie MorinSonya RamstadSourdough Fuel/ Petro StarSpirit of Alaska FCUStan HughesState FarmSteven JayStuart & Terry RobertsSusan KesslerSven EbbessonTanya IgnacioThe Electrician, LLCTheresa GrajewTheresa NicoliaTiana KrausTim McCartyTod WheelerTracy Charles-SmithTrent GordonTrevor SparksUnited WayUsibelli Coal Mine, Inc.Vanessa JacksonVelma KaglerVictoria ChowaniecVictoria KellyWill ScottWilliam Carey-ThomannWilson and Wilson CPA’sWomen’s Igloo #8: Pioneers of Alaska

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Our mission is to assist in improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing quality diagnostic, therapeutic, educational and referral services

in conjunction with other community providers without regard to ability to pay.