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Foothills Gateway 2008 annual report of the year's performance and outcomes.
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“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
[email protected] [email protected]
-Debbie Lapp -Diana Foland
Director of Resource Coordination and Development Fund Development Director
(970) 266-5315 (970) 266-5316
[email protected] [email protected]
-Erin Eulenfeld -Jamie Martin
Director of Community Services and Supports Executive Office Manager
(970) 266-5347 (970) 266-5304
[email protected] [email protected]
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%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Client
Target
Family
WE HAVE A MEASURE-ABILITY
70%65%
94%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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%
10%
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%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Target FY 07-08
% Turnover
35%
42% 42%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Target FY 07-08 FY 06-07 *
% 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.
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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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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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