Making School Readiness a Reality

2012 Annual Report

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Now more than ever, Head Start of Rockland, Inc. is committed to bringing the dreams our children have to life. Through the dedication of a diligent and caring staff, we work hard to ensure our children receive the “head start” they need to succeed in life.

We’re living in troubled and uncertain times. Our nation has been tested socially and economically, and children and parents need to know there is a reliable means for providing safe and quality care. Head Start of Rockland, Inc. achieves that objective – and more. Through our Head Start and Early Head Start classes, over 900 children in Rockland County are able to gain the skills they need to be successful as they enter kindergarten. In 2012 we surpassed our program goals, and we look forward to continued success in the years to come. This annual report outlines our program and contains specific information about our numerous services.

Finally, we could not continue on our upward trek without the support of our community partners and members of our Board of Directors. Their unending devotion makes every day a day to showcase the excellence that comes with an affiliation to Head Start of Rockland, Inc.

Ouida Foster Toutebon

Ouida Foster Toutebon

C. Nicole Gladden Matthews, EsqC. Nicole Gladden Matthews

C. Nicole Matthews

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joint letter from the executive director/board president

joint letter from the executive director/board president table of contents:

2 Message from the Executive Director and Board President

5 Board of Directors and Management Staff

6 Core Values 7 Preparing Tomorrow’s Children 8 Parent Involvement/Family Partnerships 9 Results of the Federal Review10 Educational Programs, Enrollment 11 We Are A Great Place to Work12 Financial Statement14 Head Start Snapshots16 Ways to Give

Administrative Offices117 Rt. 9WHaverstraw, NY 10927-1404Phone: 845-429-4122 Fax: 845-429-4133 Email: info@ headstartofrockland.orgWebsite: headstartofrockland.org

Mission is to provide high quality early childhood education, health, nutrition and family services to low income children and families in Rockland County, while being responsive and sensitive to a variety of cultures, traditions and practices We help children and their families reach their optimal potential.

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Board of Directors

• C. Nicole Gladden Matthews, Esq., President• Maureen Brown, Vice President• James G. Muckell, Treasurer• Kathleen Campagna, Secretary• Amanda Bland• Theresa Campanale• Mary Anne Drew-Evans• Hon. Brendel Logan• Earl Miller, Jr.• Kathleen Porter• Avis Shelby• Roger Williams

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board of directors and management staff

Policy Council

Tamara Smith, PresidentTara Gales, Vice PresidentTzipora Pachtman, SecretaryChava BuchingerMiriam ColonChani GoldkangChaya GreenbergerGita G. GreenwaldEdward JonesSharony MatosMaria PerezChaya SchlagerBruchy Schwartz

Management Staff

• Ouida Foster Toutebon, Executive Director• Y. Tina Chan, Fiscal Director• Rachel Cruger, Human Resource Director• Cathy Allison, Education Director• Zenya Alvarez-Cleveland, Family & Community Engagement Director• Margaret Diaz-Acosta, Health/Nutrition Director• Frances Rivera, Haverstraw Director• Kira Davenport, Nyack Director• Miriam Kahan, Spring Valley Director

core values

•Establish a supportive learning environment for children, parents and staff.

•Recognize that the members of the Head Start community; represent many cultures Head Start families and staff.

•Understand that the empowerment of families occurs when program governance is a responsibility shared by families, governing bodies and staff.

•Embrace a comprehensive vision of health for children, families and staff to meet basic health needs.

•Respect the importance of all aspects of an individual’s development.

•Build a community in which each child and adult is treated as an individual.

•Foster relationships with the larger community

•Develop a continuum of care.

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preparing tomorrow’s children

Head Start of Rockland, Inc., has established school readiness goals. These goals are defined as “the expectations of children’s status and progress across domains of language and literacy development, cognition and general knowledge, approaches to learning, physical health and well-being and motor development, and social and emotional development that will improve readiness for kindergarten goals.” The definition also states the school readiness goals “appropriately reflect the ages of children, birth to five, participating in the program.” Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life.

Social/Emotional Development Our children become more independent and confident through activities that teach them self-control, following rules and directions, making friends and group cooperation. In most cases, Head Start children can independently use the bathroom, put their coats on and take them off, eat with silverware unassisted and put their toys away – necessary skills for school.

Physical DevelopmentHead Start children participate in numerous physical activities such as balancing, running, jumping, throwing and catching. They also learn motor skills to help develop into children who can button coats, cut and write.

Cognitive DevelopmentThrough activities such as sorting, classifying, comparing, counting and making patterns, Head Start children develop cognitive thinking skills that enable them to solve problems and think logically. They also stimulate their creativity by working with crayons, paint, clay and other materials.

Language DevelopmentHead Start children are encouraged to listen to and participate in conversations. Ongoing exposure to books helps them recognize letters and words and begin writing.

Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and for later learning and life.

2011-2012 Program Year Number of Families

Homeless Families that acquired Housing 4

Homeless Families 10

Housing Assistance 94

Received Adult Education Services 95

Received ESL Services 162

Received Parent Education Services 501

Received Emergency/Crises Intervention 342

The role of parents was expanded by Head Start when the “Parent Policy Council” was developed to include parents in the decision-making process.

At Head Start of Rockland, parents can become more involved by: • Classroom volunteering • Parent meeting coordination • Providing training/information sessions to one another

Head Start of Rockland partners with parents to help them maintain their family life:

parent involvement/family partnership

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2011 federal review gave Head Start of Rockland a full compliance in every area. These results remain in place until 2013. Following is an excerpt from the Overview letter:

“From 11/14/2010 to 11/19/2010, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) conducted an on-site monitoring review of the Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Head Start and Early Head Start programs. We wish to thank the governing body, Policy Council, staff and parents of your program for their cooperation and assistance during the review. This Head Start Review Report has been issued to Mr. John Fellas, Board Chairperson, as legal notice to your agency of the results of the on-site program review.

Based on the information gathered during our review, it was determined that your Head Start and Early Head Start programs are in compliance with all applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards, laws, regulations and policy requirements. Accordingly, no corrective action is required at this time.”

Head Start continually monitors internal controls to ensure the safeguard of funds.All funds used during the program year are accrual. Teacher qualifications are examined upon hire to ensure all

education staff meets current regulations. The disability plan states assurances of accessibility to facilities. The community needs assessment includes the number of children with disabilities and relevant

services and resources are provided to these children by community agencies. The families of Head Start, along with institutions in the community, have also defined the education, health, nutrition and social service needs of eligible Head Start children.

results of the federal review

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Head Start & Early Head Start: Center-based, federally funded-programs providing preschool education, nutrition, health and family services for children ages birth to five years.

Pre-School Special Education: New York State-approved special education services (evaluation and assessment, therapy and integrated classroom programming) for preschool children.

Child Care: Full year, full-day classes in collaboration with West Street Child Care Learning Center.

Parent Groups: Advocacy forum for parents, providing an opportunity for empowerment, governance and parenting education.

Early Head Start Home Base: An integrated home setting program serving low-income families with children from birth to 3 years old, or a woman who is pregnant.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten: Pre-kindergarten education in collaboration with Clarkstown, East Ramapo, North Rockland and Nyack school districts within Rockland County.

Adult Literacy: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for beginning and intermediate students.

Total Number of Children and Families Served, Average Monthly Enrollment

Number of children and families:Head Start 852 childrenEarly Head Start 82 childrenTotal 934 children

Average monthly enrollment:Head Start 92%Early Head Start 91%(Percentages reflect average daily attendance for funded enrollment)

Percentage of children enrolled receiving Medical and Dental Exams

Dental Examinations:Head Start 100%Early Head Start 100%

Medical Examinations:Head Start 100%Early Head Start 100%

educational programs, enrollment

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we are a great place to work

Our staff provides quality and excellent services. The majority work directly with children and families enrolled at our Head Start and Early Head Start centers. Management staff and support staff work at our administrative office in Haverstraw.

We Support Quality Teachers Research shows that the more educated and skilled the teacher, the better the quality of services to children. We help our teachers improve their qualifications and we provide financial support for them to attend classes leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees in early childhood education. Federal law mandates require all Head Start teachers to have a minimum of an associate level degree, and all Early Head Start teachers must have a Child Development Associate Credential.

Head Start of Rockland Staff Educational CredentialsDirect Run and Contract Staff: Head Start (84)

• 31 Masters’ Degrees in ECE or related field

• 20 Baccalaureate Degrees in ECE or related field (+2 assistants with non-ed related degree)

• 5 Associates’ Degrees in ECE or related field (+3 assistants with non-ed related degree)

• 23 Pre-K Child Development Associate Certificate (all are assistant teachers)

• 5 High School Diplomas (1 staff enrolled in AA program; 1 in CDA class)

Early Head Start of Rockland Staff Educational CredentialsDirect Run and Contract Staff: Early Head Start (15)

New Square Community Improvement Center Head Start Staff Educational Credentials (63)

• 2 Masters’ Degrees in ECE or related field• 2 Baccalaureate Degrees in ECE or related field

(+6 assistants with non-ed related degree)

• 3 Associates’ Degrees in ECE or related field (+3 assistants with non-ed related degree)

• 7 Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate Certificate (1 teacher with an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree is presently enrolled in school)

• 1 LPN home visiting nurse

• 2 Masters’ Degrees in ECE or related field• 5 Baccalaureate Degrees in ECE or related field

(1 in need of additional ECE credentials)

• 2 Associates’ Degrees in ECE or related field• 27 Pre-K Child Development Associate Certificate• 17 High School level (assistants)• 10 Enrolled in CDA program

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2012ASSETS

UnrestrictedTemporaryRestricted Total

Current assets:Cash and cash equivalents InvestmentsAccounts receivable, netDue from government agenciesOther current assets

$ 405,597 150,4481,220,649

150,0005,381

$ 56,593-

74,033--

$ 462,190150,448

1,220,649150,000

5,381

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,932,075 130,626 2,062,701

Property & equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

6,962,004 - 6,962,004

Due from government agencies-net of short term 450,000 - 450,000

Other assets 6,131 - 6,131

TOTAL ASSETS 9,350,210 130,626 9,480,836

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current Liabilities:Accounts payable and accrued expensesRetirement plan payableDeferred revenueCurrent portion of notes payableCurrent portion of mortgage payable

749,281209,390

144,037150,000101,759

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749,281209,390144,037150,000101,759

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,354,467 - 1,354,467

Notes payable, net of current portion

1,350,000 - 1,350,000

Mortgages payable 152,619 - 152,619

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,857,086 - 2,857,086

Net Assets: Unrestricted Temporarily restricted

6,493,124-

-130,626

6,493,124130,626

TOTAL NET ASSETS 6,493,124 130,626 6,623,750

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 9,350,210 130,626 9,480,836

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK

H E A D S TA RT S TAT E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L P O S I T I O NFEBRUARY 2012

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK

H E A D S TA RT FA C T S H E E TFEBRUARY 2012

SUPPORT AND REVENUE

UnrestrictedTemporaryRestricted Total

Support Contributions and other income Donated supplies and services

$ 29,374816,755

$ 25,000

-$ 54,3749

816,755

TOTAL SUPPORT 846,129 25,000 871,129

RevenueFederal grants – Head StartFederal grants – CACFPProgram service feesState and county grantsMiscellaneous incomeNet assets released from restriction

7,994,903352,417

1,589,976140,324

-134,228

31,593-

74,033

(134,228)

7,994,903

384,0101,589,976

214,357 -

TOTAL REVENUE 10,211,848 (28,602) 10,183,246

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 11,057,977 (3,602) 11,054,375

EXPENSES

Program servicesGeneral and administrative

10,379,973 884,971

--

10,379,973884,971

TOTAL EXPENSES

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

11,264,944

(206,967)

-

(3,602)

11,264,944

(210,569)

Net assets beginning of year 6,700,091 134,228 6,834,319

Net assets end of year 6,493,124 $ 130,626 6,623,750

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head start snapshots

Spring Valley: Site Director: Miriam Kahan, MS EDEducation Supervisor: Amy Gagan, MS SPEDNumber of Head Start Children: 170Number of Early Head Start Children: 24Number of Education Staff: 32, 26 Head Start, 6 Early Head Start

NyackSite Director: Kira Davenport, MSWEducation Supervisor: Ellen Sikora, MS EDNumber of Head Start Children: 103Number of Early Head Start Children: 8Number of Education Staff: 20, 18 Head Start, 2 Early Head Start

Haverstraw: Site Director: Frances Rivera, MS EDEducation Supervisor: Jennifer Gannon, MS SPEDNumber of Head Start Children: 192Number of Early Head Start Home-Based Children: 42Number of Education Staff: 29, 25 Head Start, 4 Early Head Start

New Square Community Improvement Center Head Starts: Site Director: Rochelle KravetzNumber of Head Start Children: 295Number of Classrooms: 18Number of Education Staff: 53

West Street Child Care Learning Center: Site Director: E. Diane Rivera, MSWEducation/Special Ed Coordinator: Jill Halpern, MS EDNumber of Head Start Children: 91Number of Early Head Start Children: 8Number of Education Staff: 18, 16 Head Start, 2 Early Head Start

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By making a charitable contribution

to Head Start of Rockland,

you are making an

investment in the long-

term education, health

and well-being of

low income children

and their families

living in Rockland

County. Your

gift will help us

sustain and ensure

the academic,

social and lifetime

success of these

children. To make

a donation or for

more information,

contact our office at

(845) 429-4122 or visit

headstartofrockland.org.

Ways to give

revenue resources

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Assistance is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, French and Yiddish

Administrative OfficesHead Start of Rockland, Inc.

117 Route 9WHaverstraw, New York 10927-1404

Tel: 845-429-4122Fax: 845-429-4133

Email: info@headstartofrockland.orgWebsite: headstartofrockland.org

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