Generations of Health and Hope
Florence Crittenton Services of North Carolina
2010 - 2011 A N N U A L R E P O RT
About Us Our Mission The mission of Florence Crittenton Services (FCS) is to promote health and hope for tomorrow’s children by providing comprehensive health, educational and social services for pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents, women and their families. Our History In the early 1900s, a Charlotte newspaper article reported an alarming reaction to the suicide of a 16-year old single, pregnant woman from Charlotte. Rather than face the shame and disgrace that she felt she would bring upon herself and her family, she ended her life. Religious leaders and concerned citizens throughout North and South Carolina joined forces. They were determined to provide a safe place and understanding, rather than condemnation, for single, pregnant women. Philanthropist Charles Crittenton of New York donated funds and requested that the program be named in memory of his daughter, Florence, who died of scarlet fever at the age of four. Since 1903, FCS has served nearly 39,000 mothers, babies and their families.
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Testimonial from Sandy Epperson May 2011 Generations of Health and Hope Luncheon Florence Crittenton Services impacted me directly in 1977, when I was young, single and pregnant. They provided a safe place for me during my pregnancy and enabled me to make decisions that molded my entire life. After much consideration, I chose to raise my son Daniel – I was 17. After Daniel was born, I went to FCS’ resident program where I completed my high school education and then began my first job. The program provided excellent day-care and helped me learn basic living skills to become a responsible parent. In a short time, I was self-sufficient, and didn’t need public assistance. Today Daniel attends Wingate University’s School of Pharmacy, and will earn his doctorate degree in 2012.
“Without FCS, I’m certain our lives would have turned out much differently.”
Sarah Brown presented her grandfather, B.D. Rodgers, with the Generations Award for over 30 years of service
Pat Rodgers presents the 2011 Giles Award to Eric Reichard of Rodgers Builders
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Our Services Maternity Program In 2010-2011, more than 92% of our residents chose to parent their babies upon leaving our facility. • • • • • •
Listed below are examples of our typical maternity program residents. High-risk, single pregnant young women 10 years of age or older who may also be homeless Victims of incest, sexual and/or physical abuse, neglect and family violence Pregnant women addicted to substance or at risk of becoming an alcoholic or drug abuser Court-ordered adolescents and adults Foster care clients
Sarah’s House This residential program helps foster care teen mothers and their babies prepare for independent living by fostering independent living classes and healthy parenting classes. Legacy Hall Resident clients participating in this program are at-risk, non-pregnant adolescent females from age 16 to 21 who are in the legal custody of the Department of Social Services. Vocational Program Our vocational program assists clients with obtaining employment and furthering their education by providing assistance in resume writing and interview preparation; job shadowing, internships and career mentoring. Prenatal Parenting Education Program This home visitation program offers aftercare services for former clients living in Mecklenburg, Gaston and Cabarrus counties. Services are provided for up to 3 years or longer, if needed.
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Numbers Served / Accomplishments 2010 – 2011 Maternity Program • • • • •
67 FCS residents served 4,374 Days of prenatal care 97% Infants born to FCS mothers achieved APGAR scores equal to or greater than 7 after one minute and 9 after five minutes 100% FCS residents delivered drug free babies 7 pounds, 7 ounces Average birth weight of FCS baby
Sarah’s House • • •
10 Mothers served 13 Children served 3,771 Days of care
Vocational Program • •
63 Girls and women served 92% School-aged clients remained in school or prepared for their GED while in residence
Prenatal Parenting Education Program • • • • •
29 Mothers and children served 100% Participants had no substantiated cases of child abuse/neglect 82% Avoided repeat unplanned pregnancy 100% Children were appropriately immunized at one year of age 86% Participants in the sample group who excelled in Parenting Competency Skills
“I was extremely sad and confused, angry and frightened. My self-esteem was gone. I needed someone to believe in me and give my baby and me a chance to succeed. Florence Crittenton gave us that chance.” ---Former FCS Client
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A Message from CEO, Marilyn Thompson Generations of Health and Hope! This was the theme of our annual Florence Crittenton Services/Lucille Giles Award Luncheon in 2011. Our theme is an appropriate description of how Florence Crittenton Services has impacted the lives of so many individuals since first opening its doors in 1903. “With the changing times of today, how is it that Crittenton manages to stay current?” is a question that is often asked. We remain relevant because girls and young women in our society continue to face crisis and need help. The hallmark of our agency is that we have been able to respond to the changing requirements of the young women who come to us in need of safety, support and services that, in the end, help them to achieve their potential to be contributing members within our community. Due to our ongoing evaluation of the unmet needs of young women in our community, this past year we opened the Legacy Hall program. Legacy Hall is an independent living program for non-pregnant females age 16 – 21. Clients are in the legal custody of the Department of Social Services. Legacy Hall offers a nurturing environment with staff support that helps young women reach independence and self-sufficiency before they age out of the foster care system. This is an example of our agency’s response to an identified gap in services for at-risk, young women transitioning into adulthood. The generational aspect of Crittenton not only applies to our services, but also to our volunteers and supporters who believe in our mission and have passed this on to family members. We look to the future and will continue to build upon this base as we seek to develop new supporters by connecting through social media types of communication. Throughout our 108 years of operation, it is abundantly clear that without the support of the community we would not have been able to serve more than 39,000 young women, mothers, babies and their families.Your enduring support is critical to the success of the services we provide. Thank you for partnering with us and for your continuing investment in future generations.
Financials at a Glance
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FCS Events 2010 - 2011 •
The 1903 Society reception was hosted by Nancy Kramer in her Dilworth home in September.
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The FCS Auxiliary held their annual Wine Benefit in February at Bonterra.
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Our second FCS Alumni Reunion Picnic was an April event.
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The third annual “Movers for Moms”, an item-drive partnership with Two Men and A Truck, was held in May.
Other events are pictured.
2011 Luncheon - Award Recipients Eric Reichard and B.D. Rodgers
Board Chair Charlene Slaughter’s birthday party held in November, was a benefit for FCS. Charlene is pictured with her husband, Dr. Gary Slaughter, and sons.
2010 Golf Tournament was held at Cedarwood Golf Club. Left to Right: Josh Schlechty, Eric Reichard, John Taylor, Will Caulder
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Board of Directors Michelle Jennings-Anderson Pascal Binetti Jennifer R. Bishop Dr. Octavia M. Cannon Nichola Fleming Donald S. Gately Elizabeth Harkey Lisa Rhyne
Tracy Hewett Victor Holloway Alexandra J. Jenkins DeWitt F. “Mac” McCarley Gregory L. McDowell Dana Meiselman Eric Reichard
William T. Ryans Anna Schleunes Kenneth Sipes Charlene Slaughter, chair Grace Sotomayor Christie Taylor Valerie R. Thigpen
Catherine Eason Dianne English Lisa Fields Anthony Fox Mary Liz Francis Sarah Belk Gambrell Harvey Gantt Robert Goodale Elizabeth Harkey Lana Hathaway Susan Kelly Harriet Martin DeWitt F. “Mac” McCarley Pender McElroy Dr. William McMillan, Jr.
Chris Moffat Bruce Parker David Perkins, chair Lisa Torgler Perkins B. D. Rodgers Dr. Charlie Sanders Susan Sewell Ken Sipes John A. Tate, III B. J. Harrison-Waymer Dr. Michael Wattenbarger Gail Brinn-Wilkins Tom Woollen Barbara Zeigler
Gates Construction Company Gaylor Inc. of NC Harsco Infrastructures Heede Southeast, Inc. Johnson & Wales University KPMG Lead Source Marketing McKenney’s Inc. Myers Park United Methodist Church Cook and Boardman Emcor Services Precision Walls
Rodgers Builders Russo Dumpster Schindler Elevator Sharpe Images Showalter Construction Simpson Floor Fashions Spectrum Interiors Starr Electric Company SteelFab Inc. Park Sterling Bank PPS, Inc. Precision Plumbing
Board of Advisors Jim Abbott Charles Albuquerque Scott Anderson Donna Armstrong Terry Armstrong Tom Baldwin Sadler Barnhardt The Honorable Bishop George E. Battle, Jr. Pat Boyd Ty Boyd Jean Brayboy Sarah Bryant Fern Culbreth Sharon Decker
Corporate Partners Acoustics Incorporated Ahern Rentals Bank of America Bonitz Flooring Brica Carolinas HealthCare Foundation Carolinas Investment Consulting LLC Charlotte Labor Source Childress Klein Properties Coatings 2000 Sysco Two Men and A Truck Wells Fargo
P.O. Box 36392 • Charlotte NC 28236 704-372-4663 • www.fcsnc.org