Christian Family Care2011 Annual Report

every lifecounts.

Our VisionWe envision a future in which every child is loved and nurtured in a Christ-centered family.

Our MissionServing vulnerable children and families in the name of Jesus Christ.

It’s because of friends like you that Christian Family Careis entering our 30th year of service to foster and adoptivechildren in Arizona. And it’s friends like you who bringvalue, hope, and dignity to vulnerable children – becauseevery life counts. The numbers show the impact of thisdedication…

• 132 children now have loving, Christian forever familiesthrough our adoption services

• 710 foster children now know the security and stability of our nurturing, Christian foster families.

• Licensed, Christian counseling was provided to children,families, parents, and couples.

• Through our ConnectOne initiative, five churches arenow actively engaged in connecting with Arizona’s foster children.

This past year, Christian Family Care initiated collaborativeand innovative partnerships to engage the hearts and livesof the community, connecting them with vulnerable chil-dren. “A Life Connected” is an original theatrical produc-tion presented in multiple churches that has so far reachedmore than 6,500 individuals, resulting in more than 150people directly connecting with a waiting foster child.

Letter from the President

every lifecounts.Look into the eyes of one of the 842 foster or adoptive children we served thispast year and you’ll see the absolute truth of this statement. In their eyes, yousee the pain of what was – the hope of what will now be, thanks to ChristianFamily Care. Look closely and you’ll see yourself, reflected in their gaze.

Additionally, Christian Family Care was asked to join Ari-zona Serves, an initiative of the Governor’s Office, to bringa safety net of social services to Arizona’s vulnerable citi-zens. Through this collaboration, Christian Family Care ison the forefront of ensuring every life counts when itcomes to protecting and serving Arizona’s foster children.

Through Christian Family Care, God is caring for orphanedand abandoned children. He is forming families. Healinghearts. Replacing hurt with hope. Your faithful steward-ship makes this possible. Your stewardship ensures everylife counts – and we are thankful.

For the Children,

Mark UptonPresident/CEOChristian Family Care

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There are close to 350 childrenstatewide who wait in care with alegal plan of adoption but currentlyhave no identified family interested inadopting them.

Adoption

Infant ProgramFamilies choosing adoption through CFC are stable Christianfamilies who are eager to share their love with a child andare prepared for the joys of adoptive parenting. Our familiesdemonstrate a willingness to build and maintain connectionswith birth families for the benefit of their child they arecommitted to honoring the decision of the birthparents bycontinuing over the years their open adoption covenant.As part of the infant adoption program families will learnin our education classes the ins and outs of adoptive par-enting, building relationships with birthparents and gainunderstanding about the their adopted child, emotionally,developmentally and culturally. Classes not only preparefamilies with practical adoption knowledge but integratescripture and biblical principles through out each session.

Community AdoptionFamilies choosing adoption through the state are also stable, loving Christian families who desire to open theirhearts and homes to children who have experienced neglect, and abuse. Children available through our stateprogram are of all ages however the majority are schoolage children. The state has a dire need for families whoare open to older children and teens and families willingto take sibling groups. Through our classes families willcome to understand the birth families and children thestate works with and learn of the special opportunities afamily has to minister hope and healing to these children.At CFC we are required to teach the state pre adoptioncurriculum but have worked diligently to integrate scripture and biblical principles throughout each lesson.

Step-Parent/Relative & InternationalFamilies seeking these placement options can obtain homestudy and post-placement services for these types of adoption.

Foster Care

Families choosing foster care through Christian Family CareAgency have said “yes” to the Lord and a journey of faithand trust in His providential care of His children throughthem. By providing temporary care to children who haveexperienced, the impact of neglect, trauma and abuse, ourfoster families give children an opportunity to heal, findinga practical demonstration of God's love and the opportunityto know Him personally through the witness of their familiesand the hearing of the gospel message.

Through our regular foster care contract with the Department of Economic Security, families can minister tochildren coming through the state child protective system.We recently gained the state wide opportunity to ministerto children who need higher levels of care through the Department of Developmental Disabilities. These childrencome with disabilities such as autism, mental retardation,and other developmental and physical challenges.

CFC is COA accredited (Council on Accreditation) and Licensed throughthe state to provide child welfare and adoption services. It is also licensedthrough the AZ Board of Health Services as an out patient clinic.

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CFC Social Services

CFC Social Services

Pregnancy CounselingOur pregnancy counselors help women and men make informed decisions regarding their unborn children. Birthparents are provided professional counseling by Master level clinicians that enable them to understand forthemselves and their child the emotional, social, economicand physical implications of parenting or placing theirchild for adoption. Birthparents develop detailed plans for their child and are connected to resources within theagency or in the community which allow them to successfullyimplement these plans.

Choosing adoption through CFC for our birthparents allows them to select, meet and plan an on-going relationship with the prospective family. This relationship to benefit the child is initially outlined in our covenantagreements and helps families and birthparents determine frequency, type, place and other avenues to maintain connections.

CFC Clinical Services

Child, Family & Attachment CounselingClinical services at Christian Family Care Agency provide awide range of specialty practice to serve the needs of vul-nerable children and families. In addition other supportivewrap around services are available to help enable familiesto benefit fully from the clinical services provided. The coun-selors at Christian Family Care are Masters-level therapists,either licensed or pursuing licensure, and offer a variety oftherapy groups at our site or on location. All of our coun-selors are Christians and are able to provide professionalcompassionate, Christian-based counseling services.

Child & Family CounselingThe purpose of our child and family counseling program is to strengthen family life on behalf of children and to assist hurting children and their families toward healingand health by providing services that work toward the resolution of relationship, and social and emotional difficulties. Parenting classes are offered regularly to provide continued parenting skills training.

Attachment CounselingThe attachment counseling program specializes in treatingchildren with attachment issues, early abuse and neglect,and childhood trauma. It provides early intervention forattachment issues in order to help parents heal vulnerablechildren. Therapists use a variety of modalities includingEMDR, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Theraplay®, arttherapy, sand tray and other expressive therapies. Familiesin therapy are provided with a variety of supports includingparent partners, and respite.

Treatment-based Foster Care (HCTC) ProgramThe attachment program also includes treatment based foster homes that work with the most severely troubledchildren in the system. The professional parents are part ofthe treatment team and have advanced training and experi-ence that uniquely enables them to care for these children.

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Currently, 642 children “aged out” ofthe foster care system.* Without sup-port systems or significant mentoringrelationships in their lives, studies showthat 70% of these children will end upin prison, addicted to drugs or alcohol,or facing mental illness.

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www.ConnectOneNow.org

Because every life counts, Christian Family Care launchedour ConnectOne initiative. Through ConnectOne, Christianfamilies and churches connect with waiting children in Ari-zona's foster care system.

ConnectOne provides connections, training, and resourcesto families, churches, and ministries ready to reach out inthis mission field of vulnerable children. From mentoringand life skills training to providing school supplies andclothing, ConnectOne empowers the Church to make alasting impact in the life of a child.

ConnectOne

In Maricopa County, approximately 80children a week are removed by ChildProtective Services from their home.Emergency shelters are frequently theonly place available for these children.

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“A Life Connected” is an original theatrical production sopowerful; it can only be inspired by the real lives of childrenand families served by Christian Family Care. Through theeyes of a new social worker, audiences are exposed to theworld of abandoned, at-risk, and orphaned children.

Written by Joshua Yeatts and directed by Mark Stoddard,this original production features theatrical elements such asnarrative story, music, dance, and media. These elements en-gage audiences as they experience the concepts of mentor-ship, adoption, foster care, and aging-out.

To-date, more than 6,500 people have attended this production and more than 150 have directly engaged with a waiting foster child.

A Life Connected

Of the 10,707 children in foster care in 2011, only 2,070 children werelegally adopted. Thousands more are still waiting.

Individuals Served Program Expenses

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Charitable Tax CreditEach year Arizona taxpayers are entitled to a $200 taxcredit on their state income taxes ($400 for a married couple) by making a donation to a qualifying nonprofit organization like Christian Family Care.

In-Kind DonationsWe want to thank the individuals and businesses who eachyear makes the work of Christian Family Care possiblethrough donations of goods and services.

CFC is committed to maintaining the highest standards ofresponsible stewardship as a member in good standing ofthe Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability(www.ecfa.org).

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2010 2011Counseling

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Adoption/Pregnancy 27%

Counseling 29%

Foster Care 44%

On average, a child with a case plangoal of “adoption” spends 27 monthsin out-of-home care and averagesthree different home placements.

The most current statistics show10,271 abortions were performed inArizona. More than 8,000 of themwere on women 20 years and older –women who didn’t believe there wereother options.

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Consolidated Statement of ActivitiesFor the year ended September 30, 2011

Temporarily Unrestricted Unrestricted Total

REVENUES AND SUPPORT

Support

Special Events $ 87,441 $ - $ 87,441

Contributions 837,786 51,552 889,338

925,227 - 976,779

Revenues

Service Fees 2,902,581 - 2,902,581

Thrift Store Sales 354,746 - 354,746

Interest and Dividends 15,620 26,085 41,705

Investment Loss (37,758) (25,662) (63,420)

Other 1,474 1,474

Released from restrictions 96,395 (96,395) 0

Total Revenues and Support 4,258,285 (44,420) 4,213,865

EXPENSES

Program Services 3,318,203 0 3,318,203

Supporting Services

Fund Raising 327,448 327,448

Administrative 731,214 731,214

Total Expenses 4,376,865 0 4,376,865

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (118,580) (44,420) (163,000)

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,667,754 1,160,760 2,828,514

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 1,549,174 $ 1,116,340 $ 2,665,514

Note: A copy of the audited financial statements for year-ending 09/30/11 will be provided upon written request and may also be viewed at the Agency corporate office.

Christian Family Care AgencyBoard of DirectorsMark N. Upton, President/CEORon Eriksson, Board ChairAmy Abdo, Vice ChairTom Campbell, TreasurerDennis Wilson, SecretaryDavid KoonTony MullerJim SchubertBob Semple

Southern Arizona Advisory CouncilWarren & Joan BraunEvan CarlsonRobert DavisNoel RobinsonRachel RulmyrDennis Wilson

Arizona Children’s LegacyChristian Family Care Agency has created the Arizona Chil-dren's Legacy to promote giving through wills and other estate planning methods. Leaving a legacy through your will,life insurance, or trust is a simple act with a lasting impact.

Arizona Children’s LegacyBoard of TrusteesKay Ekstrom, Executive DirectorTom Diamond Walt Ekstrom*Toni Marie Everhart Barbara FeenstraDave Mielke Tony Muller Dick Rounds Bob Semple John Vryhof

* not related to Kay Ekstrom

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