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…for the Future of Youth

DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau

FISCAL YEAR 2017

JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2017

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Greetings! We are honored to provide you with our annual report highlighting our mission, services, accomplishments and supporters. We are grateful to be a part of a community that cares about youth. YSB provides youth ages 8-18 and their families counseling and therapeutic groups geared toward providing early identification and treatment of underlying issues that cause behavioral problems, emotional distress and juvenile delinquency. YSB provides reduced-cost services to DeKalb County residents, which means more people have access to the help they need.

Nobody is turned away for the inability to pay. Diana Hulst, Executive Director

Our Mission The DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau, Inc. (YSB) assists youth as they build healthy lives and relationships with their families, friends, and community.

Our Philosophy YSB has developed a philosophy of networking with other community resources to assist youth with problem-solving, and to develop programs to improve the lives and futures of youth in DeKalb County. The therapists are skilled in assessing the needs of families, engaging youth, and recognizing their strengths. Ellingsworth Web, Board Chair

Our History The DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau (YSB) has been enriching the lives and relationships of youth and their families for over 45 years. YSB became a separate agency in 1971 after being a City of DeKalb Department since 1969. We are one of three initial youth service bureaus in Illinois and have consistently responded to and met the changing service needs of youth and their families. YSB is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from throughout DeKalb County. We are the only counseling agency in DeKalb County whose total mission and services focus specifically on adolescents and their families, particularly those at-risk of or currently displaying delinquency, substance use, family conflict, violence, school problems and other destructive behaviors which can lead to severe dysfunction and greater costs to the community, if not changed.

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Our Role in the Community

Youth and Family Services

Community Resource

Projects & Initiatives

Engaging Youth in the Community

Our trauma certified therapists work to help youth and their

families through a variety of problems including issues such as

school behavior, anxiety, depression, family conflict,

parenting, self-esteem, sexual abuse, grief, violence, truancy,

self-injury, homelessness, trauma and crisis situations. We

have bilingual counselors on staff to serve our Hispanic

population.

YSB offers community presentations on issues such

as bullying, trauma, depression, and drug use. We

present to schools, churches, libraries, for-profit and

non-profit companies. We stay current with mental

health issues and trends through continuing

education, workshops, seminars, and presentations.

YSB members participate in over

20 committees, work groups,

projects, and initiatives focused on

youth issues and strengthening

our area’s social service providers

each year.

YSB partners with other area non-profit

organizations to give youth opportunities

for meaningful volunteer experiences that

benefit others. These types of interventions

help shape identity and build character.

“YSB has helped me

look forward to the

future, which is

something that I

never thought I would

actually do.”

–Youth client

“I feel more

ready to be

an adult than

I ever had

before!”

–Youth client

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Programs & Services: Major Accomplishments Counseling Girls Empowerment

Anger Management (META) Parenting Class

Drug, Alcohol &Substance Early Intervention Alternative to Suspension (ASP)

VolunTEEN Therapeutic Art-Making Group (TAG)

Juvenile Diversion & Early Risk Assessment Project Runaway & Locked Out Youth (Crisis)

BOYS: Building Our Youth Stronger

YSB has 6 Trauma Certified therapists through the Trauma Center/Justice Resource Institute founded by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., giving our agency the skills and tools to change the lives of youth exposed to trauma; fostering healing and recovery, building emotional self-regulation, promoting attachment, increasing the sense of safety, and developing resiliency and strength.

The evidenced-based VOICES curriculum helps girls identify and apply their power and voice as individuals and as a group. A grant from Juvenile Court Services has provided the updated VOICES curriculum, which includes cyberbullying and sexting chapters, as well as workbooks for 50 girls.

Evidenced-based META (Managing Emotions, Thoughts, & Actions) is designed to equip youth with skills to identify, manage, and appropriately express anger and other intense emotions in order to prevent aggressive tendencies, promote pro-social skills, and reduce acting out behaviors. Court and school referrals for META have increased.

Active Parenting of Teens is an evidenced-based skill-building workshop designed to teach parents effective communication that promotes teen responsibility, successful conflict resolution and healthy relationships. Court referrals for this program have led to small, focused groups designed to keep families intact.

Our Early Intervention Program is designed to mitigate risk factors and develop protective factors through interactive lessons that provide practical guidance for understanding underage drinking, substance abuse, and building healthy relationships. We have seen and addressed an increased use of over-the-counter and prescription drugs amongst teens.

ASP is for students required to serve out-of-school suspension. A comprehensive mental health screening is done to determine risk factors contributing to the situation. From that assessment, further specialized assessments are performed to provide the best services and referrals for the time the youth is suspended.

YSB coordinates and supervises volunteer experiences for

youth in collaboration with other non-profits. Among the

projects were raising vegetables at the Mayor’s Garden for

DeKalb County Community Gardens and Barb Food Mart, a

mobile food pantry with Northern Illinois Food Bank at, and

a coat drive for low income children.

YSB assists families when a youth is refusing to return

home, has run away from home, or has been locked-out

of the home by providing immediate crisis intervention

24 hrs./day, 365 days/yr. YSB maintained operations of

this state funded program, despite the state not paying its

portion until the fiscal year was completed. Due to the

dedication of YSB staff, no DeKalb County families in

crisis were turned away due to lack of state funding.

Diversion and ERAP, funded through Juvenile Court

Services and the Juvenile Justice Council, are for first-time

youth offenders in lieu of legal ramifications. Risk factors,

as well as strengths, are assessed to see how likely the

youth is to re-offend, and recommendations are made

accordingly. Youth who complete the services outlined

through the program have a 3.7% recidivism rate, as

opposed to a national average recidivism rate of 20%.

TAG uses creative expression to teach youth to channel

and visually depict their emotions or stories. Projects are

shared with the group as a way of reflecting and

processing. Youth involved in our therapeutic groups

have learned different methods of expression and

emotional regulation through TAG.

The BOYS group is a 7 week psycho-educational group focusing on issues concerning young men in our community and how

they can develop a healthy identity as a male in our society. The group covers a range of topics including gender identity,

leadership, and healthy relationships. Role models in positions of authority are brought in to give their own personal story of

overcoming adverse situations and using their experiences to help others. BOYS ran at three schools as well as YSB.

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Active Parenting

1%

Alternative to Suspension

5% Crisis 9%

Diversion/ERAP 19%

Drug/Alcohol 8%

Girls Empowerment 4%

Anger Mgmt.

2%

VolunTeen 1%

Youth & Family Counseling

46%

TAG 1%

BOYS 5%

Clients by Program, Fiscal Year 2017

Agency Data & Outcomes

Caucasian, 57%

African American, 14%

Hispanic, 23%

Other, 6%

Demographics

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1492 1467 1199

1132 1181 1194

500

1000

1500

FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17

Total DeKalb County Residents Served by Year

Over the years, several state-sponsored programs, such as Teen Reach & Wrap Around have been cut.

87% 94% 100% 100%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Youth andFamily

Youth andFamily Counseling

Early Interventionfor Drug & Alcohol

AngerMangement

GirlsEmpowerment

Percentage of clients scoring higher on measurements of functioning from pre-test to

post-test

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Survey Says: Data and quotes collected from agency satisfaction

and program outcome surveys.

97% of clients stated YSB offered

a friendly and supportive

environment.

94% of YSB clients reported to be

satisfied with the services they

received.

93% of YSB clients reported

They would refer a friend or

family member to YSB.

96% of YFC clients reported to have a good relationship with their counselor.

100% of those completing

Early Intervention for Drug and

Alcohol reported an increase in

the knowledge of risks of

substance use, along with a

decrease in substance use.

100% of ASP clients reported the program

was a valuable alternative to youth being

at home during their suspension.

“I just want to thank

everyone here because

everyone here is caring

and there for you.”

“I’m so blessed to have the

counselor I have at YSB. She has

helped me through the hardest

times. I’m so comfortable

talking to her!” “Thanks to this program,

my daughter has improved

her way of thinking and my

relationship with her and

my family!”

“This program really helped me

realize how using can impact my

future and how fast it can happen

as well as helping me quit

everything for good.”

“I really appreciate YSB

counselors, it has

changed my life.”

“I think my son’s counselor

has done wonders with

him.”

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Board of Directors & Staff Current Board of Directors

Current Staff

Current Board Members

Board Committees

Profession

Ellingsworth Webb

Board Chair: Executive, Development, Finance, and Board Development Committee

Assistant Property Manager Eden’s Garden Apartments

Lesly Wicks Vice Chair: Executive and Program Development Committee

Executive Director Hope Haven

Evan King Secretary/Treasurer: Executive, Finance and Program Development Committee

Associate Attorney The Law Office of Riley N. Oncken

Cheryl Maness Development Committee Retired Teacher Sycamore School District

Joe Gastiger Program Development Committee Pastor, First Congregational United Church of Christ

Lisa Holland Finance Committee Northern Illinois University

Travis Thompson Finance Committee Credit Analyst First National Bank

Johnna B. Jennings Development and Board Development Committee

Educator, 4-H Youth Development University of Illinois Extension

Dr. Randi Napientek

Board Development Committee Associate Director Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Northern Illinois University

Raya Newman, LCSW

Clinical Director

Claire Maschinski

M.S., ALMFT, Associate Director, Therapist

John Noreiko

Office Manager

Jasmine Young, Ms.Ed., NCC Program Coordinator, Therapist

Antoinette Schrader, MsEd., LCP, NCC Director of School Based Services, Therapist

Shatoya Jackson, B.S..

Program Coordinator

Savannah Ramirez MSW Program Coordinator, Therapist

Lily Hill MsEd., LCP, NCC Program Coordinator, Therapist

Lucero Martinez, M.S. Ed.

Bilingual Therapist

Javier Zepeda

M.S., LPC

Bilingual

Therapist

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Special Events NIU Make a Difference DeKalb Annual Bike Cares Day County Mobile Food Packing Auction

Annual Royal Childrens Ball Mobile Food Pantry

YSB’s VolunTEENS Partner to Provide Food for Families

In 2017, Youth in the VolunTEEN program teamed twice with the Northern

Illinois Food Bank to provide a Mobile Food Pantry at the family resource fair

coordinated by the DeKalb County Permanency Action Team. During both 3-hour

long events, over 10,000 pounds of food were distributed to families with food

insecurity.

The Mobile Food Pantry was funded through a grant from Youth Engaged in

Philanthropy (YEP), a DeKalb County Community Foundation initiative where

youth from across DeKalb County learn the need for philanthropy, get familiarized

with the nonprofit sector, and are introduced to grant making. Through

collaboration and partnership amongst nonprofits, youth from YSB and YEP had

the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of youth and families in DeKalb.

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Sponsorship Makes Our Community Stronger

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Thank You We are grateful to our donors for financial and in-kind support. Your generosity ensures that youth and their families are able to access the services they need at a cost they can afford. On behalf of the many lives you have touched…thank you!

Financial Contributions

A & P Grain Systems, Inc. Brian & Deanna Cada Bill and Rita Finucane Castle Bank/First National Bank Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Carol Rydberg Cheryl Maness Chuck Rose, Attorney at Law Dan & Karen Hamingson Diana and Jason Hulst Dr. Joel Filmore First Lutheran Church Gary Sale Gillian Pultz Hayes Body Shop, Inc. Heartland Bank and Trust-Company James and Jami King Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Smith Jeanette Rosetti Jennifer Groce

Jerald Helland John Burger John King Joseph Gastiger Keri Nelson Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club of DeKalb Kiwanis Club of Sycamore Laura Seaberg Laborers Local 32 Lesly Wicks Loren & Cathy Foelske Lori Imes Maura and Sam Maschinski Melissa Brady Michella Miller Micki and Tony Chulick Mr. & Mrs. John & Nancy Castle Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Smith Mr. Dan Pavelich Murali Krishnamurthi

Nadine Zimmerman Nina Slack Resource Bank Rick & Jackie Schmack Richard & Kathleen Katz Riley Oncken Roger Cohn & Laura Smart Sandwich Police Benevolent-Fund Shawn & Molly Blobaum Sigma Sigma Sigma Stephen Reid Steve and Pat Faivre Suter Company Suzanne and David Juday Taxco: Jesus Romero The Consentino Law Firm, LLC Todd Curtis, DDS Thrivent-Chicagoland Veronica Casella Westminster Presbyterian-Church

In-Kind Contributions

Axe in Hand Guitar Specialists Blackhawk Moving & Storage Bopi Buffalo Wild Wings DeKalb B95 Chicago Bears Football Chicago Wolves Hockey Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant ComEd Confectionary DeKalb Country Store and Catering Country Financial Dave Comstock Debutantes DeKalb Chronicle Dulce Vita Eggsclusive Café Egyptian Theater

Fifth Third Bank Ballpark Funway Gallena Cellars Graham Crackers Comics Helen’s Hair Designs HERO Martial Arts The Hill Side Restaurant Jewel Osco-Sycamore Jimmy Johns Kids Stuff Krystal Stewart LePrint Lesly Wicks Liberty Mutual Insurance Lincoln Inn Lynfred Winery Midwest Museum of Natural History My Favorite Things

Nail Spa Neighborhood Bakery NIU Cares Noodles & Company Parties With Character Pizza Villa PJ Courthouse Rockford Ice Hogs Hockey Shawn Blobaum Stage Coach Players Stephen Alan Salon Sweet Dreams Taco Bell Target Distribution Center Thai Pavillion Taxco Restaurant Urban Grace Walmart YMCA

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Helping Today…

Shaping Tomorrow We are grateful to the following Foundations, State and County Departments, United Ways, and Municipalities. Your investment in the Youth Service Bureau is an investment in our youth and our community. We are privileged and empowered to partner with each of you!

YSB was fortunate to have the public support that brought us through the budget crisis

Grants & Contracts 3M Community Vibrancy Fund City of DeKalb DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board DeKalb County Juvenile Court Services DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Council DeKalb Township Genoa-Kingston United Fund Illinois Department of Human Services Kishwaukee Education Consortium Kishwaukee United Way Sandwich Community Fund Target Community Engagement Funds

Foundations The Alfred Bersted Foundation, Bank of America DeKalb County Community Foundation Doug & Lynn Roberts Family Foundation Horizons Unlimited Foundation IDEAL Industries Foundation Illinois State Bar Association

- Young Lawyers Div. Children’s Assistance

Public Support and Revenues Net Revenue from Special Events $ 9,767 Grants $397,538 Private Contributions $ 55,883 In-Kind Donations $ 50,352 Program Fees $ 41,310 Corporate Contributions $ 11,401 Sponsorship $ 12,500 FSA reimbursement $ 6,136 Interest $ 42 Total $584,928

Functional Expenses Program Services $472,808 Management and General $ 61,763 Fundraising $ 6,549 Total $541,120

Change in Net Assets $ 43,808_

Net Assets, Beginning of Year $267,195 Net Assets, End of Year $311,003

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DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau 330 Grove St., DeKalb, IL 60115

(815) 748-2010, fax (815) 748-2019

www.dcysb.com

“We can’t thank YSB enough for the incredible support they have provided to our family. At times things seemed impossible but YSB gave us hope and reassurance.”

“I appreciate how much they have done for me and my family.”

“I finally feel like I have my daughter back.”

-- Quotes from parents