SPIRITT Family Services Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2014

1. Walking Alongside
Support
Respect
Safety
Education
Counseling
Encouragement
Hope
Walking alongside others means helping
people build their own confidence, find their
own solutions, and feel secure in the choices
they make. It’s okay to stumble with friends,
family and support by your side.
annual report 2014

2. Dear Friends:
On behalf of SPIRITT Family Services and the
Board of Directors, I would like to extend a
sincere thank you for your support in provid-ing
hope to thousands of individuals and their
families who are in crisis. Like you, SPIRITT
believes families and children have a right to
safety in their homes, schools and community. This can only be achieved
through strong partnerships and a vision for stronger, healthier families and
an improved quality of life.
This year, SPIRITT Family Services proudly celebrates a 42 year history of
strengthening the community one family at a time. Since 1972, SPIRITT has
been assisting families who face significant challenges, including poverty,
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“Over 70% of families
who enroll in SPIRITT’s
services successfully
complete their program”
CORE VALUES
Respect
Responsibility
Resourcefulness
Resiliency
Recovery
child abuse, domestic violence,
substance abuse and mental
health concerns. SPIRITT contin-ues
to offer the support and encouragement to families
and individuals seeking to make lasting changes in their lives.
SPIRITT’s culturally-competent staff are beacons of hope to more
than 7,000 individuals annually mentoring at-risk youth and
cultivating leadership, educating and supporting parental resiliency
and counseling families through individualized behavioral health
services. Over 70% of families who enroll in SPIRITT’s services
successfully complete their program. This includes mandated
and voluntary participants.
Together we will continue to make a difference by creating
safer environments for raising children and healthier communities
where families can thrive.
Elvia Torres
Executive Director

3. Meet SPIRITT’s Dedicated Leadership – Our Board of Directors
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SPIRITT Walks Alongside individuals and families and
our Board and Supporters Walk Alongside SPIRITT.
“SPIRITT Family Services is committed to
preserving families through counseling
and education. Programs, like Fatherhood,
encourage parents to become more involved
in their child’s life while promoting self-sufficiency,
healthy relationships and respect.”
Roger Stoltenberg, Board President
MISSION
To strengthen the family
unit by promoting mental
health and well-being
through proactive programs
of education, prevention,
intervention, treatment and
recovery, and to strengthen
the individual’s self-concept
through personal development,
taking into consideration the
multicultural communities
served.
Roger Stoltenberg
Board President
Member since 2000
Diane Innes
Board Secretary
Member since 1999
Rose Marie Gallegos,
Esq., CFLS
Board Vice President
Member since 2008
Harold W. Schieve, CPA
Member Since 2010
Kevin L. Scherff, CPA
Board Treasurer
Member since 2006
Sylvia Gonzalez, MD
Member Since 2013
Raul Purificacion, MBA
Member Since 2013
Henry Leong
Since 2013
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4. 4
Frank*“During the day, I was a loving family man,
but at night, I was dealing drugs and was my
own biggest customer,” recalled Frank. “I would come home from
a long night only to take the kids to school and practice. Leading
two lives eventually took a toll on me.”
It was at his lowest point that Frank realized he needed to reach
out. “I lost my marriage, my relationship with my children was
strained and I wasn’t sleeping,” stated Frank. “I remember picking
up the phone and calling my parents.” That was when he and
his parents learned about SPIRITT Family Services, a community
resource for substance abuse treatment. It was at SPIRITT Family
Services that he met Irene Sanchez, his counselor.
“One question Irene would often ask me was, ‘Who was I before
I started using,’” said Frank. “I was unable to answer that at first,
“During the day,
I was a loving family
man, but at night,
I was dealing drugs
and was my own
biggest customer.”
SPIRITT Services
but with the support of Irene
and SPIRITT, I was able to start
answering that question for
myself. Nine years later, I
remember that and it keeps me
going.” Frank rediscovered himself
and learned to manage life’s
struggles in healthier ways. Frank
has been on his journey of sobri-ety
for nine years now. Earlier this
year, Frank visited SPIRITT to thank
his counselor, Irene (who is now
retired), and to invite her to his
wedding to his childhood
sweetheart.
* not client’s actual name
Behavioral Well-being
Key Essential Youth Support (KEYS)
Mental health prevention and treatment
services for children exhibiting emotional
and behavioral problems and support for
their families.
Psychiatric Services Free or low-cost
psychiatric assessment services for low-income
families.
Strategies to Help with Addiction
and Recovery Efforts (SHARE)
A full range of substance use prevention
and recovery services for adults including
individual, group and family counseling.
Teen SHARE
A full range of substance use prevention
and recovery services for teens including
individual, group and family counseling.
Victory in Sobriety Through
Awareness (VISTA) Outpatient, drug-free,
co-occurring treatment program
for recovering addicts; serving youth,
adults and their families.
Impact
Substance Use Treatment
• Abstinence from Drug Use and
Alcohol Use and Abuse
• Increased/Retained Employment
or Return to/Stay in School
• Decreased Criminal Justice
Involvement
• Increased Access to Services
Service Capacity
• Increased Retention in Service
Programs – Substance Abuse
• Increased Social Support and
Connectedness

5. 5
Agatha* When Agatha was referred to SPIRITT’s
CARIÑO Partnerships for Families Program
(CARIÑO PFF), she felt overwhelmed and frightened. Agatha
was new to the San Gabriel Valley, had become a single mom and
had recently been laid off. Adding to her stress was an allegation
of child abuse reported to LA County Department of Children and
Family Services for disciplining her school-age child.
“I was so frightened, but my in-home counselor did a great job
of putting my mind at rest,” said Agatha. “Cassy [her counselor] came
over to the house to meet the family. Together, we worked on
developing positive ways to discipline my children and on building
my support network for when I am feeling overwhelmed again.”
On a regular basis, in-home counselor, Cassy, would visit with the
family to provide encouragement to mom and to build resiliency by
serving as an extra support for the family. As part of her individual-ized
family treatment plan, Agatha was connected to the Incredible
“I have new tools to
turn to for support. I
am very grateful to
Cassy and SPIRITT for
helping our family grow
stronger together.”
SPIRITT Services Impact
Years Parenting Class where she
learned new parenting skills and
met others who were also seeking
family support. Additionally,
Agatha and her children were
connected to local community
resources for basic needs like diapers,
provided through a partnership
with LA Diaper Drive.
Today, Agatha and her family
graduated, having met all of their
individualized family goals. “I have
new tools to turn to for support,”
declared Agatha. “I am very grateful
to Cassy and SPIRITT for helping our
family grow stronger together.”
* not client’s actual name
In Home Services
Improvement in Family Functioning:
• Living Conditions Cleanliness/Orderliness
and Safety – Outside Environmental
Conditions and Outside/Inside Home
Maintenance
• Supports to Caregivers Available Child
care and Health Care
• Developmental Stimulation Appropriate
Play Area/Things – Inside Home and Provides
Enriching/Learning Experiences for Child(ren)
• Interactions Between Caregivers Conjoint
Problem Solving Ability and Manner of
Dealing with Conflict/Stress
Family Resiliency
Child Abuse Risk Intervention and
Neighborhood Outreach Partnerships
for Family (CARIÑO PFF) Child abuse
prevention program.
CARIÑO Partnerships for Family (CARIÑO)
Child abuse prevention for high-risk pregnant
women and families with children five years
and younger.
Child Abuse Prevention Education (CAPE)
Parent education for court ordered parents
focusing on child abuse, anger management
and parenting.
Community Organizations Linking
Optimum Resource Services (COLORS)
Family Preservation program providing a
strong base of in-home support services.
Co-Parenting Center Assisting separating/
divorcing parents and blended families.
Domestic and Other Violence Education
(DOVE) Education and accountability.
Fatherhood/Siendo Papá Support groups.
Seamless Early Essential and Diverse
Services (SEEDS) Concrete and educational
services for high risk/stressed families.
WINDOWS Family Communication Program
Bilingual family communications skills.

6. 6
Giovanni*While preparing to address the
high school students at SPIRITT
Family Services’ annual CHOICES Youth Conference, Giovanni
remembered his behavior and desire to fit in his sophomore
year of high school. “I was a good student until I started getting
involved with drugs and partying,” recalled Giovanni. “When I
was getting in trouble at school, at home and with the courts,
it was namely because I was missing direction.”
Giovanni’s probation officer (PO) started connecting him with
resources in the community, like SPIRITT Family Services. “My PO
suggested I enroll in the CLARO Program for Young Men. After
signing up for CLARO, my counselor, Frankie, suggested mom
and I participate in WINDOWS Family Communication Program”
After completing three of the seven nights of the WINDOWS,
Giovanni started noticing a significant difference in his
“Listening to mom
really made the
difference in helping
us understand one
another and grow
closer together.”
SPIRITT Services
interaction with his mom. “We
were talking to each other for the
first time in a while. Listening to
mom really made the difference
in helping us understand one
another and grow closer together.”
Today, Giovanni is working as a
Pharmacy Technician. He credits
his PO, his SPIRITT Family Services
counselor, Frankie, and his peer
support network at CLARO for the
encouragement and reinforcement
to take bold steps in his path.
* not client’s actual name
CLARO Youth Services
• Fifty-five percent of CLARO
participants reported living
in a single parent household;
• Seventeen percent reported to
being held in either a juvenile
detention, residential treatment,
or another secure facility; and
• Eight percent reported being
removed from home by a social
worker or police officer.
Youth Leadership
Challenging Latinos to Access
Resource Opportunities (CLARO)
Program for Young Men School-based
program focusing on positive role
modeling and support groups for
high-risk male youth.
CHOICES Youth Conference
Organized in partnership with Rio
Hondo College, the Hispanic Outreach
Taskforce and the Sunrise Rotary Club
of Whittier, this annual youth leadership
conference emphasizes the importance
of vocational and higher education,
financial literacy, emotional and physical
well-being and developing an individual
voice.
Drug Free 24/7
Drug Free 24/7 educates local middle
school students on the importance of
healthy living and making good choices.
Students are encouraged to take a Drug
Free Pledge and spread the word via
social media, marketing and community
canvassing.
Data

7. 7
Snapshot
Revenue $4,044,915
Expenses $4,029,117
55%
7,965*
INDIVIDUALS
SERVED
in the last year
with 29% age 26-44
and 17% from 15-17
*including agency and community services
0-5 6-11 12-14 15-17 18-20 21-25 26-44 45+
94%
LATINO
We serve a
predominately
Latino population.
Our diverse staff
reflects the
communities
we serve.
SPIRITT has a
high percent MALE
population
42%
which is
shown to
strengthen
families
Our Largest
OUTCOME
CATEGORY is:
Family
Resiliency
16%
29%
Behavioral
Well-being
Youth
Leadership
First 5 LA Grant 33%
Client Fees 2%
Government Contracts 61%
Foundations 3%
Contributions 1%

8. Supporters
Foundations
Families in Schools
Golden State Foods Foundation
Kaiser Permanente-Baldwin
Hills Medical Center
Rotary Club of Whittier
Southern California Edison
Foundation
Strategies Fatherhood
Capacity Building
Sunrise Rotary Club of Whittier
The Ahmanson Foundation
The Green Foundation
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
The Rose Hills Foundation
United Way
Funders
East Whittier City School District
El Rancho Unified School District
LA County Probation Department
Montebello Unified School District
Bassett Unified School District
California Department of Alcohol
and Drug Programs
Charter Oak Unified School District
Citrus Valley Health Partners–
Best Babies Collaborative
City of Whittier
Covina-Valley Unified School District
First 5 LA
Glendora Unified School District
Hacienda-La Puente Unified
School District
LA County Department of Children
and Family Services
LA County Department of
Mental Health
LA County Department of Public
Health – Substance Abuse
Prevention and Control
LA County Department of
Public Social Services (CSBG)
LEARN
Montebello Unified School District
Options, A Child Care and
Human Services Agency
Prototypes
Rowland Heights Unified
School District
In-Kind Donations
Accutech Mfg., Inc.
Baby Buggy
Baby2Baby
California Highway Patrol
Care for the Children
Connie Morlett
Crepes and Grapes
El Patio Bar and Grill
Hair by Cesare Inc.
Knott’s Berry Farm
LA Diaper Drive
La Verne Heights
Elementary School
Mozart Hair Salon
New Canton Chinese Restaurant
Northwest College
Panera Bread – Whittier
People’s Yoga
Progress Brewing
Raging Waters
Ramiro Cortes and Friends
Sakos Sandwich Shop
San Gabriel Valley
Conservation Corps.
Subaru of America
Sweet Dreams Dessert Lounge
Target Corporation
The Bottle Room
Toys for Tots
Trader Joe’s
Universal Studios
Veracruz Restaurant
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Business Donations
211 LA County
American Medical Response
Blue Icon Communication
California Bank and Trust
CalTech Labs, Inc.
Citrus Valley Health Partners
Credit Union of
Southern California
Daily Good
DK Specialties
El Proyecto del Barrio
Every Business HR
Essentials, Inc.
G7 Certified Public
Accountants
Golden State Debt
Golden State Self Storage
Good Deals Auto Sale
Hinks Pension Services
Hispanic Outreach Taskforce
JV Printing Corp.
LA CADA
Law Offices of
Rose Marie Gallegos
Longo Toyota
MegaMeeting.com
Michael Seril Fitness Studio
MKH Testing & Inspection, Inc.
Montessory Learning Center
Pajarito’s Market
PIH Health
Pollo Mania
Provision Services
Rio Hondo College
RJ’s Computer Network
Roses Road, Inc.
Sage Restaurant and Lounge
Staub Metals
Thomas Consulting
Torch Middle School
Wells Fargo
Young Networking
Group of LA
Individual
Donations
Gaby Aguayo
Lorena Alamillo
Jake Alarid
Denise Alvarenga
Leonardo Alvarez
Nely and Frank Andrade
Lilly Arauz
Kathyrne Aschenbrenner
Martha Barnes
Pina Bell
Milagro & Arles Benavides
Robert Bergeman
Frances & Robert Bir
Evelyn Casimiro
Maria & Russell
Castaneda Calleros
Evelyn Castro-Guillen
Josie Caudillo
Mary Stella Chavez
Irma & Darryl Chevalier
Irene & William Churchward
Ramiro Cortes
Donna Distelrath
Elisa Dominguez
Elaine Doran
Margaret Esparza
Eduardo Estrada
Patrick J. Fritzgerald
Richard Garcia
Sylvia & Noel Garza
Judithanne Gollette
Licha Gonzalez
Sylvia Gonzalez, MD
Leslie A. Griffith
Christine Guzman
Yolanda Haro
Mallory Harris
Michael Hatsweel
Jennifer Herrera
In Honor of Maria Chavez
In Memory of Jacob Gollette
Diane Innes & Jim Gorin
Steven E. Jackson
Loretta James
Stephanie I. Joseph
Barbara Kappos
Vardui “Rose” Kosyan
Jennifer Kottke
Laura Samuel
Corlis & Steven Le Duff
Imelda & Victor Ledesma
Margaret Lemus
Margaret & Henry Leong
Basilio & Rosie C. Lim, MD
Abraham &
Margarita Macedonio
Analuz Mares-Franco
Drew Martin
Elysha Maselli
Roxana Maselli
Kimberley & Brian Mathias
Cassandra and Thomas Mesa
Stefanie Miller
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Brandon A. Padilla
Mary Parra & Bryan Flores
Perla Pelayo & Horacio Martin
Daisy Pizana & Raul Torres
Silvia & Isidoro Pizana
Connie & Erualdo Gonzalez
John Quintanilla
Karla A. Ramirez
Ruth E. Retana
Ricardo Reyes
John Rodelo & Anita Martinez
Bruce Rubenstein
Linda Rubio
Dolores & Fernando Ruiz
Michael Salazar
John Salgado, Jr.
Corinne Sanchez
Mary Sanders
Evette Santana
Cheri & Steven Sauter
Doreen & Kevin Scherff
Martha & Harold Schieve
Brian Schrunk
Maria Serpas
Bhavandeep Singh
Elaine Smith
C.R. Snider
Doris & Roger Stoltenberg
Angelica & K. Taheri
Laura & Ricardo Torres
Elvia Torres & Jesse Ornelas
Raquel Torres & David Retana
Veronica & Rogelio Torres
Yesenia Torres
Carmen Tuero
Ruben Valdez
Elizabeth Velasquez
Martha Velasquez
Linda Wahl
Ty Wallace
Rogelio Whyte, MD
Sharanne Wick
Kimberly Wildish
Sandra Williams
Janis Page Winder
Norma Yoguez
Olivia Zavala
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8000 Painter Avenue
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