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Jefferson County Developmental
Disabilities Resource Board
Annual Report
July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018
Meet Our
Shining Stars
Page 2 JCDDRB Annual Report July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018
Pictured left to right:
(back row)
Tom Bookstaver
Gary Roettger (Vice Chair)
Vince Coleman (Treasurer) Tony Casey
(front row)
Erica Watts
Elizabeth Spaugh
Margo Pigg (Chairperson) Marsha Mertens (Secretary)
Not Pictured: Josh Bauman
The Jefferson County
Developmental Disabilities
Resource Board (JCDDRB) is a
local governmental entity
responsible for administering
county funds for the
development and operation of
services for individuals with
developmental disabilities.
Jefferson County residents and
families who have members
with developmental disabilities
such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy,
Congenital Disabilities, Down
Syndrome, Epilepsy (and other
seizure disorders), and
intellectual disabilities are
eligible for services.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) is a national and international accrediting body for specialized services such as those provided by the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (JCDDRB). In December 2015, CARF awarded a three-year accreditation to the JCDDRB for the following services:
This achievement continues to reflect the dedication and commitment of the JCDDRB to quality services.
Community Services Coordination
Governance Standards
July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 JCDDRB Annual Report Page 3
Table of Contents
Stacey Ismail
Executive Director
FROM THE LEADERSHIP
Leadership
Barb McDowell Fund
FY 18 Funding
Allocations
FY 18 Financial Report
FY 17 Financial Report
Shining Stars
Service Coordination
4 3
5 6 7 8
10
July 1, 2017 marked the beginning of a new era for the Jefferson County Developmental Disa-
bilities Resource Board (JCDDRB). This was the date of official separation from our non-
profit entity, NextStep for Life, after a 37 year partnership. Change can be difficult and con-
fusing but we embraced our new identity and embarked on a journey full of possibility and
opportunity!
It didn’t take long for opportunity to come knocking at our door! Our partners at the Divi-
sion of Developmental Disabilities within the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH),
made the decision to redefine the service they provide to individuals with disabilities and their
families who do not have Medicaid funding. They decided that traditional service coordina-
tion would no longer be available to these families through their agency and therefore, each
county with a Senate Bill 40 Board, such as Jefferson County, would have to make a decision
about whether or not to continue to serve these families as well. The nine appointed mem-
bers of the JCDDRB did not hesitate to not only continue providing service coordination to
individuals without Medicaid, but agreed to expand and serve those individuals, ages 3 and
older, who would be left without this support from the Division of Developmental Disabilities
in Jefferson County. Previously, JCDDRB had been providing service coordination to individ-
uals 16 and older, so a re-organization plan for the JCDDRB Service Coordination depart-
ment was developed to accommodate the expansion and transition of individuals from the
Jefferson County DMH team began in April 2018. It was also on this date that JCDDRB be-
gan accepting new referrals of individuals over the age of 3 without Medicaid. By July 1, 2018,
62 individuals and their families without Medicaid were transitioned to the JCDDRB Service
Coordination team and 90 new referrals had been accepted. If you see one of our dedicated,
compassionate Board members in the community, maybe give them a “thanks” for their com-
mitment to our mission and doing the right thing for people with developmental disabilities in
our county!
As we finish up our 2017 – 2018 year, we have big plans for what’s to come in 2018 – 2019,
which will mark the 40th Anniversary of the formation of the property tax board known as the
JCDDRB. A bold new name with a fresh design concept will be introduced, but one thing will
stay the same as it has for 40 years – our commitment to providing resources to create op-
portunities for people with developmental disabilities to live full, enriched lives in Jef-
ferson County!
Thank you for your continued support!
Stacey L. Ismail, MEd
Find us at
www.ddadvocates.org
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The Barb McDowell Memorial Fund was established on June 2, 1999 in recognition of Barb McDowell. Barb served from 1981 through 2000 as Executive Assistant of the JCDDRB and NextStep for Life, Inc. Funds from the Barb McDowell Memorial Fund are available to individuals served by JCDDRB and Department of Mental Health Service
Coordination through an application and approval process. In FY18, more than $2,500 in unique needs were
funded. Since 1999, more than $70,000 of financial
assistance has been provided to individuals in
Jefferson County for items or services that cannot be
met through other funding sources.
Since 2002, the fund has also contributed to the
annual NextStep Christmas Basket Project
coordinated by consumers and staff of NextStep
Community Support Services. This project, also dear
to Barb’s heart, provides food and gifts for an average
of 30-35 families each year. Families of an individual
with developmental disabilities are eligible to
participate in this project.
For information or questions about funding, contact:
Developmental Disability Advocates (636) 282-5500 or (636) 933-3300
[email protected] Donations to the fund are always appreciated and may be made payable directly to the fund and forwarded to:
Barb McDowell Memorial Fund c/o Developmental Disability Advocates
P.O. Box 427 Herculaneum, MO 63048
Barb McDowell Memorial Fund
TOGETHER A Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Resource Board Advisory Group
TOGETHER is an advisory group to the Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Resource Board
(JCDDRB) and in turn other agencies that support people with developmental disabilities. Agencies and
individuals working “TOGETHER” can accomplish greater things than if they work alone.
As an advisory group, TOGETHER may:
Review and advise on activities and policies of the JCDDRB
Advise on methods of service delivery
Recommend specific programs and services that encourage the highest level of independence possible
Advocate for people with developmental disabilities and their families
Currently serving on the TOGETHER Advisory Group is:
Angie McGoveran, JCDDRB, Chairperson
Brock Guseman, Self-Advocate
Kim Bolin, Family Member
Becca Tincknell, Self-Advocate
Misty Riegert, Family Member, Vice-Chairperson
Michael Hicks, Family Member
Keri Martin, DMH
Nicole Myers, County Agency/Education
Iness Panni, PonyBird, Inc.
Bruce King, Sunnyhill, Inc.
Stacey Ismail, JCDDRB Exec. Director and Dawn Warner, JCDDRB Exec. Assistant serve as ex-officio members.
July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 JCDDRB Annual Report Page 5
$8,000 Dental Services
$131,411 Residential
Habilitation
$32,567 Ramps, Modifications &
Equestrian Therapy
$32, 988 Summer Camp
Scholarships
$1,076,983 Transportation:
JC Transit Scheduled Routes,
Request A Ride, etc.
$23,170 Match Funding for
JC Transit Vans
$5,032 Employment Follow-
Along Services
$980,000 $286,000 Vocational Supports
$401,000 Family Support &
Leisure Services
$293,000 Residential Habilita-
tion
$150,000 Family Support payments from
Service Coordination revenue
$82,397
Match Funding and Fixed Assets
$2,500 Operations & Bus Training
Jeffco Express
FY18 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
OA
TS
JCC
P
Pony Bird
Disa
bility
Reso
urce
Associa
tion
Elks Dental P
rogram
Sunnyhill & Others
$85,169 Medicaid Waiver Match
Paid full match portion for additional consumer
supports such as day habiliation, transportation, &
therapies
$131, 067 Partnership for Hope Medicaid Waiver Match
Paid 20% of match portion for various services for
individuals in the Partnership for Hope Waiver
program
St. Louis ARC N
extStep for Life
Dep
artm
ent of
Men
tal H
ealth
Jeffc
o Subco
ntract
ing
Shelt
ered W
orksh
op
$157,850 Operating Subsidy, Capital
Equipment & Supplies
$216,409 IN-KIND FUNDING
Building Rent,
Maintenance &
Upgrades
$60,000
Housing
Rainbow Village Properties
Judevin
e
$49,385 Social Skills Training
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FY18 FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial statements are audited annually. The FY18 audit was completed by Crouch, Farley & Heuring, P.C.
A copy of the financial statements may be requested by calling (636) 282-5500
JCDDRB’s net assets as of June 30, 2018 were $8,489,968
July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 JCDDRB Annual Report Page 7
FY17 FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial statements are audited annually. The FY17 audit was completed by Crouch, Farley & Heuring, P.C.
A copy of the financial statements may be requested by calling (636) 282-5500
JCDDRB’s net assets as of June 30, 2017 were $8,284,065
Page 8 JCDDRB Annual Report July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018
FY18 SHINING STARS
What is a Shining Star?
Several Shining Stars are chosen by our Service Coordination team each year. We look at all the amazing things the individuals we serve have accomplished and choose one to highlight, nearly every month. Once chosen, they are spotlighted on our website and social media. In addition, their article is displayed at both of our offices, and the individual receives a framed picture of the article to display. Take a look below at our 10 Shining Stars for FY18!
Nick Turnbo is very interested in Kickboxing and MMA matches. His dream is to one day fight in
the cage. He started with grappling classes and training twice a week, then he was introduced to
Brazilian Jujitsu. He never imagined MMA would be such an influence in his life. Due to having cere-
bral palsy, you might think he would be very limited. But he said this has given him confidence and
the encouragement he needed! Keep watching for Nick “The Tornado” Turnbo!
Zack Gutknecht is a fun loving, high spirited individual who loves to entertain others and enjoy
life to the fullest. He loves to dress in costume such as the English “Queen’s Guard” complete
with red tunic and bearskin hat. Zack is a graduate of Festus High School. He had many friends
in high school and also served as the football team’s manager. His goal for the future is to learn
how to drive a car and make many new friends.
Vanessa Ritchey is a sweet, fun loving young women who lives with her parents and siblings. She
is a graduate of Seckman High School Class of 2012. In her free time she enjoys watching TV
and listening to music. She is a HUGE Backstreet Boys fan! Vanessa has participated in in sev-
eral pageants. She won the 2014 Junior Ms. Amazing Crown and the 2015 Junior Ms. Crown at
Butterfly Dreams. Vanessa also loves to volunteer which she does regularly at the Arnold Food
Pantry and at Feed My People Pantry.
Amy Kownacki was the December Shining Star in 2017 which was very fitting as she loves to
celebrate by dressing up and wearing festive hats, and eating sweets. She lives at the Pomme 2
apartments and has made many friends there. She has become very independent and partici-
pates in the Easterseals Community Connections program. Amy is always on the go and loves
being outside and going to parks.
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Brayden Travis is an amazing 20 year old young man. On March 4, 2014 he suffered a traumatic
brain injury due to lack of oxygen following a heroin overdose. His life was forever changed by
one decision. He has memories of himself walking and lifting weights and those motivate him to
work hard on his physical therapy. He is working to gain his independence back and to over-
come the obstacles of his disability. He is passionate about God and about letting others know
the dangers of drug use.
Clark Ferguson grew up in Festus and has lived there his whole life. He graduated from Festus
High School in 1979. He has fond memories of staying the night at his “other Mom’s house” (his
grandmother) They would play cards and go to church. He worked at JSI for 35 years and at
Mapaville for 5 years before that. He retired October 17, 2017. Now that he is retired, he en-
joys watching TV or his favorite movie Mary Poppins. He enjoys participating in Leisure Services
through NextStep and has a goal to lose weight.
Nathan Bates works at JSI and has many friends there. Most people say that “Nathan is such a
nice guy who gets along with everyone.” He participates in Special Olympics in basketball, swim-
ming, bowling, track and field, and softball. He has gone to many state competitions with his
teammates. He loves food, and says he is not picky at all. His favorite is turkey and dressing,
making Thanksgiving his favorite holiday. When not playing sports, he loves watching western
movies, especially ones with John Wayne.
Nancy Grace Marciante is an active young lady from Arnold. Her favorite band is One Direction.
In her spare time, Nancy Grace does lots of fun activities like soccer, beauty pageants, archery, soft-
ball, t-ball and being outdoors with her dad. One of her fondest memories is from when she was 12
years old; she was in a beauty pageant and her brother escorted her on stage. She remembers
wearing the prettiest pink dress. She won two awards: Miss Spirit and Miss Personality. Her goals
are to attend college, travel with her parents and possibly live on her own.
Taylor Wheelock attends Seckman High School. Taylor loves animals and hopes to be able to
find a job one day working with them when she is finished with school. She is a huge Cardinal’s
fan and loves cheering them on to victory. She has participated in the Butterfly Pageant for the
past three years. She is also involved in Teen Ties and Special Olympics. Taylor recently received
funding for Community Supports. She is looking forward to becoming as independent as possible
and making new friends in her community.
Meet Marilyn. Marilyn is a fun and unique women. At 21 years old, she graduated from Mapaville
State School and shortly after she moved into the Hockensmith Campus of Pony Bird, Inc. Over
the years she has made many friends at Pony Bird, and enjoys spending time with them. She enjoys
making crafts, baking and having her nails manicured. Marilyn’s favorite holiday is Independence
Day. She loves watching the fireworks. One of her great accomplishments is earning her medals in
the Special Olympics.
Page 10 JCDDRB Annual Report July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018
Ages # Served
3-15 41
16-30 414
31-50 291
51+ 147
# of
Individuals
Served
893 (as of June 30, 2018)
Who do we
serve ?
“Our Service Coordinator has gone
above and beyond to work for the ben-
efit of our son. She has shown a lot of
wisdom, diligence and expertise in
helping guide and navigate our family
through the recent changes in our
son’s life.”
“We always know we can count on our
Service Coordinator. We value and
trust her insight and perspective very
much.”
Don’t just take our word for it…
“Our Service Coordinator treats our
child with importance, respect and
makes her feel special. She asks for
our daughter’s opinions, so she can try
to better make decisions for herself.”
“We would hate to think what life
would be like for our child without the
help of our extraordinary Service Co-
ordinator.”
“Our Service Coordinator was very
hands on and was a very good case-
worker with our child and had her
best interests at heart. She was always
concerned with keeping my child busy
and her mind active.”
“Our Service Coordinator really
cares about her clients. She spent a
lot of extra time gathering and supply-
ing information to us.”
JCDDRB provides
Service
Coordination through a contract with the Department
of Mental Health for some residents of
Jefferson County with a developmental
disability. Service Coordinators meet
with individuals and their family to plan
needed services and supports to assist
the individual in meeting their life goals.
Survey
Says…. OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED COMPLETED OUR ANNUAL
SATISFACTION SURVEY
AGREE THAT THEY ARE TREATED
WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY
VALUE THE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
PROVIDED
FEEL THAT THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE HAS IMPROVED DUE TO
SERVICE COORDINATION
July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 JCDDRB Annual Report Page 11
Competitive Employment: In the
community, no supports, with hourly wage.
Supported Employment: In the
community with job supports and hourly
wage.
Sheltered Workshop: Jeffco
Subcontracting, Arnold, MO.
Enclave: Work group with oversight.
Whether it is at home with family or on
their own with an independent or semi-
independent residence, all individuals
should have the opportunity to live in a
setting of their choice.
More options are available for individuals as
additional providers expand to Jefferson
County. This chart shows the break down
of where individuals with developmental
disabilities are living in Jefferson County.
Partnership
for
Hope
The Partnership for Hope Waiver is innovative and collaborative.
Of every dollar spent:
20 cents is state generated revenue funds
20 cents is county tax dollars (JCDDRB)
60 cents is federal funds
Over $1.2 Million of Partnership for Hope funds was spent
in FY18 to provide 252 community-based services to people with
developmental disabilities in our county.
25% of Individuals Served by JCDDRB are Employed
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It is the mission of Developmental Disability Advocates to provide resources to create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in Jefferson County to live full and enriched lives.
For more information or additional copies of this report, call (636)282-5500 or send an email to [email protected]
Coming in FY19:
A retrospective of our past 40 years
and the debut of our new brand!
