2010 Annual Report
Overcoming
Challenges.
Improving Lives.
Dear Friends,
Positive Education Program has been improving the lives of our
community’s most troubled and troubling children for four decades.
In that time, we have seen significant change as an agency, and we
pride ourselves on being flexible enough to anticipate and respond
to that change while still maintaining the high quality care that is
synonymous with PEP.
2010 was a year dominated by change. We opened the doors
to PEP Prentiss Autism Center, our newly renovated state-of-theart education and training facility for those touched by autism.
With the building that formerly housed the Prentiss program
now unoccupied, we were able to merge two day treatment
centers under one roof, creating PEP Phoenix, a merger of Phoenix
Place and Phoenix Point. Since both centers provided specialized
services to children with cognitive delays, it was a logical transition
from a programmatic as well as financial perspective.
PEP Connections and PEP Tapestry, the agency’s two
community-based care management services, merged into one
program under the name PEP Connections. The merger improved
efficiencies and expanded PEP’s reach as eligibility criteria
were relaxed, allowing even more at-risk children to benefit
from the service.
These changes align directly with the underlying priorities
of our most recent strategic plan. They improve efficiencies and
strengthen service delivery, all while prioritizing the needs of
our customers.
It seems that change is a constant in today’s world. Agencies
like PEP are bracing for some of the most difficult financial cuts
experienced by education and human services in decades.
Anticipating these grim realities, we have made two difficult but
necessary decisions that will maintain the strength and health of
the agency.
At the end of the 2011 school year, we will be closing West
Bridge Day Treatment Center and managing the capacity in other
facilities. This center has a special history as it is where PEP’s day
treatment program began.
We will no longer provide early childhood center-based services
through our Early Childhood Centers. For 35 years this program has
provided exceptional service and been the subject of much national
recognition. Yet, demand for this service has been in steady decline,
and sadly it is no longer economically feasible to maintain it.
Although the future presents challenges, we are confident that
PEP will weather the storm and continue to provide exceptional
care to those who need us most. We are grounded in our mission
and take comfort in the fact that although times and circumstances
change, PEP continues to be a leader in providing special education
and mental health services to troubled and troubling children.
This annual report highlights the stories of three of our
clients. These stories represent hundreds of successes, large and
small, that happen at PEP every day. We thank our partners in the
community, our generous donors and our compassionate staff
for making it possible. With your support, we prepare for another
forty years of helping children grow up strong in body, quick of
mind, generous of spirit.
John M. Saada, Jr.
Chair, Board of Directors
Frank A. Fecser, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Mission. PEP helps troubled and troubling children and youth
successfully learn and grow through the Re-ED approach, blending
quality education and mental health services in partnership with
families, schools, and communities.
Vision. PEP’s results-based wellness model makes PEP the expert
for the delivery of integrated services to troubled and troubling
children and their families. Recognized for its proven success, PEP
contributes to national changes in its areas of expertise.
In 2010 PEP served 2,561 children and youth.
PEP partnered with 67 school districts
and 17 public agencies in 13 Ohio counties.
Academic Achievement. Improved Mental Health.
Day Treatment Centers provide
integrated special education
and mental health services to young
people ages 6 – 22 with severe
Transitioned to a Less Intensive
Level of Mental Health Care
Achieved Key Academic Indicator
of Success*
20
emotional disturbances.
Early Childhood Centers provide
short-term educational and
therapeutic services to preschool and
kindergarten children experiencing
severe behavioral challenges.
78%
40
80%
60
80
94%
100%
fully or partially met mental health goals and
Decreased Problem Severity
Connections provides mental health
Non-Clinical
services and care coordination
AT INTAKE
creating positive change in the lives
AT DISCHARGE 15
of the young people it serves.
PEP Assist, PEP’s consultation
and training arm, helps schools
serve students in the least
100
* Earned high school diploma, engaged in vocational training,
transitioned to less restrictive educational setting.
Increased Functioning
Clinical
Clinical
34.1
10
fully or partially met academic goals.
AT INTAKE
Non-Clinical
36.6
AT DISCHARGE
20
30
Results based on Ohio Scales
87%
40
10
50.9
20
30
40
Results based on Ohio Scales
of targeted students were either maintained in
their current setting or moved to a less restrictive setting.
restrictive setting possible.
Day Care Plus provides consultation
99%
to child care providers and
Prevented the expulsion of
support for families with children
of the 396 indentified children from their child care settings.
experiencing difficulties in the child
care setting.
Results for Day Treatment Centers, Early Childhood Centers and Connections are based on planned discharges.
50
Overcoming
Challenges.
Improving Lives.
Public Partners and Philanthropists
Schools
Akron City Schools
Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Apex Academy
Avon Lake City Schools
Avon Local Schools
Bay Village City Schools
Beachwood City Schools
Bedford City Schools
Berea City Schools
Berkshire Local Schools
Berlin-Milan Local Schools
Black River Local Schools
Brecksville/Broadview Heights City Schools
Brooklyn City Schools
Brunswick City Schools
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools
Chardon Local Schools
Cleveland Heights – University Heights City Schools
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Community Counseling Center (PA)
Constellation: Westpark Community Elementary
Constellation: Stockyard Community Elementary
Copley-Fairlawn City Schools
Crozer-Chester Medical Center (PA)
Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health (PA)
East Cleveland City Schools
Elyria City Schools
Euclid City Schools
Fairview Park City Schools
Family Service and Children’s Aid Society (PA)
Family Services of Northwest Pennsylvania (PA)
Firelands Local Schools
Garfield Heights City Schools
Hope Academy Broadway
Hope Academy Cuyahoga County
Hudson City Schools
Huron City Schools
Independence Local Schools
Kenston Local Schools
Keystone Local Schools
Lakewood City Schools
Lorain City Schools
Maple Heights City Schools
Mayfield City Schools
Medina City Schools
Midview Local Schools
North Olmsted City Schools
North Ridgeville City Schools
North Royalton City Schools
Norwalk City Schools
Oberlin City Schools
Olmsted Falls City Schools
Orange City Schools
Parma City Schools
Perkins Local Schools
Pinnacle Academy
Richmond Heights Local Schools
Rocky River City Schools
Shaker Heights City Schools
Sharon Regional Health Systems (PA)
Sheffield/Sheffield Lake City Schools
Solon City Schools
South Euclid/Lyndhurst City Schools
Southwest Behavioral Health Management (PA)
Strongsville City Schools
Tallmadge City Schools
Toledo City Schools
Twinsburg City Schools
Vermilion Local Schools
Vocational & Psychological Services (PA)
Warrensville Heights City Schools
Wellington Exempted Village Schools
Western Reserve Local Schools (Huron County)
Willoughby/Eastlake City Schools
Wooster City Schools
(PA) indicates districts/organizations in Pennsylvania
Child Serving Systems
Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services
Board of Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Cuyahoga County Department of Children
and Family Services
Cuyahoga County Family and Children First Council
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
Cuyahoga County Office of Health and Human Services
Cuyahoga County Tapestry System of Care
Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County
Educational Service Center of Lorain County
Help Me Grow of Cuyahoga County
Invest in Children, Office of Early Childhood
Lorain County Board of Mental Health
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Department of Mental Health
Starting Point for Child Care and Early Education
State Support Team – Region 3
United Way of Greater Cleveland
Adam struggles every day to adjust to new situations, and interacting
Adam
with those around him is difficult. But thanks to the gentle yet persistent
encouragement of his teachers at PEP Phoenix Day Treatment Center,
Adam is learning to better manage these daily challenges that are a
result of his autism.
Instead of crying, yelling or overturning desks when asked to
step outside his comfort zone, he now takes a few minutes to collect
himself, and then rejoins the class. Adam would isolate himself and
refuse to participate in classroom activities. Now an active participant,
he leads group discussions and as a result, has seen academic
improvements of more than an entire grade level in just six months.
The trusting relationship Adam has with his teachers is the
foundation for his growth. He is extremely proud of the progress he has
made and pleased to say he finally has friends.
Just a few months ago, Adam would have violently refused to have
his picture taken. In fact, his third grade picture is the last his mom has
of him. Now, he is starring in our annual report.
Donors
ADP Automatic Data Processing
Laurie Albright
Louise T. Alexander
Andrews Software Inc.
Architectural Vision Group, Ltd.
Argon ST, Inc.
Carl D. Ashby
Baker Hostetler LLP
Joseph E. Balogh
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Nancy Barch
Donald M. Barker
James Barnes
Barrett Benefits Group Inc.
Bass Fineberg Leasing
Jim and Rita Bayman
Lawrence and Nancy Bell
Ruth S. Berger
Susan Berger and Robert Brown
Susan H. Berk
Big Game Capital, LLC
Steve Billington
The Bloomery, Inc.
Reynold and Mary Bookman
Ann and Terry Bowdish
Wiliam M. Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Brinn
Brouse McDowell
Eva L. & Joseph M. Bruening Foundation
Business on the Move, LLC
Marc Byrnes
C & C Financial
Stacy A. Caddey
Debra L. Camino
Teal A. Caress
Mike Carponelli
Cars.com
Case Western Reserve University
Bill and Judie Caster
Brian M. Chivers
Michael D. Cierebiei
Michael and Sue Clegg
Eric Cleis
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Clinic Health System
The Cleveland Foundation
Ronald B. Cohen
Conflict Resolution Center of the
West Shore Inc.
Mary Beth Cooper and Scott Chaikin
John R. Corlett
John P. Cotis
Cory and Rebecca Creighton
Julie and Jeff Cristal
Crossroads: Lake County Adolescent
Counseling Services, Inc.
Marilyn A. Cunin
Eric W. Cutlip
Cuyahoga County Mayors’
Secretaries Association
D & J Structural Contracting
Law Offices of Stephen E.S. Daray
Lorelei D. Davis
Deaconess Community Foundation
Robert A. DeAngelis
Felicia Fago Demchuk
Todd Derbaum
John and Denise Dolan
Matthew J. Dolan
Paul and Eva Dolan
Senator Grace L. Drake
Easton Telecom Services LLC
Christopher J. Eby
Peter J. Eby
Educational Service Center
of Cuyahoga County
Judith A. Embrescia
Fabulous Flowers and Gifts
John T. Fagan
John A. Favret
Frank and Mary Ellen Fecser
The Fedeli Group
Konrad K. Fellmann
Fidelity Access Networks, LLC
Karen Finigan
FirstMerit
Sally Florkiewicz
Brian Fontanella
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
Deborah Forkas
Amanda H. Frayser
Daniel R. Freson
Tom and Dawn Frew
Gregory and Mary Ann Frey
Fun(d) First Giving Circle
Anne E. Gannon
General Electric Company
Matthew C. Gentzel
Philip and Nancy Giberson
Gary and Sharon Gillen
Gilmour Academy
Barry and Lana Ginnis
Yvette C. Graham
Peter and Mary Rita Grealis
William and Susan Grimberg
Russell and Joanne Grundke
Halcyon Design, Inc.
Mindalore Hamilton
Elaine and James Harper
Jim Harvey
Henry Hatch
Lawrence Hatch
Hawk Corporation
Don Hemmelgarn
Mrs. Randee Herbst
Christopher and Ellen Hess
Honda North
Michael and Jane Horvitz
Thomas Houlihan
Howard & O’Brien Associates
Hughes-Primeau Controls, Inc.
Robert and Lacretta Incorvaia
Richard E. Jankura
D. Johnson
Ralph E. and Lisa B. Johnson
Jones Day
Lori Josephson
Junior League of Cleveland, Inc.
Jeff and Lisa Kapp
Pam and Steve Keefe
Lenore L. Keene
Bernadette Kerrigan
KeyBank
KeyBank Foundation
Keith J. Kirschstein
Kirtland Capital Partners
Charles and Kathleen Koch
Nancy and Chris Kochevar
Jeffrey and Leanne Kocian
Dennis and Jill Koenig
Kristie and Jack Kohl
Korner Construction
Scott T. Korpowski
Brett and Liz Krantz
William L. Kress
Krueger Grealis & Associates
Maureen Krupka
Robert J. Krupka
Robert J. Krupka, III
William A. Kurtz
Lake Lucerne Club Company
L. Douglas Lenkoski, M.D.
The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust
Pearl Rosen Lewis
Lincoln Electric Foundation
Kim and Tom Littman
Nancy N. Lowery-Bregar
Edward A. Lozick
Bryan W. Machovina
The Madav IX Foundation
Frank Mahnic
Thomas and Judy Majewski
Charles A. Malone, M.D.
Christopher Marsh
Thomas Martin
C. Massouh Printing Co., Inc.
Karlleta struggled with basic parenting skills. Her two older children
were living with other family members, and her younger children were
not developing as they should. Javonté was showing aggressive,
Javonté
uncooperative and defiant behaviors. Trinitey did not crawl, did not
reach for toys and did not display the range of emotions typical of her
18-month-old peers.
Working as partners, Karlleta and the staff at PEP’s Early Childhood
Mental Health program began addressing her children’s needs. As a
result, Karlleta has gained the tools she needs to effectively parent.
A year after enrolling in the program, the family has made
remarkable strides. Karlleta has a renewed sense of confidence. She has
increased independence, makes appropriate judgments and seeks
support when she needs it.
Javonté is enrolled in his district’s special education preschool
program, and his behaviors continue to improve. Trinitey is exploring her
environment and delighting in her accomplishments.
Karlleta’s two oldest sons are now living with her again, and she
married the father of her younger kids. Thanks to the progress her family
has made, Karlleta proudly serves as a support for other parents facing
the same challenges she conquered.
Elizabeth F. McBride
Danielle McCoy
Mr. Gregory and Dr. Nylajean McDaniel
Stephanie McHenry
Barbara B. McKinney
Ryan D. McLeod
Meaden & Moore
Valorie Wolcott Mendelson
Robert Mengerink, Ed.D.
Connie and Ken Meyer
Joshua S. Michaelides
Microsoft Giving Campaign
The Millcraft Group
Bobbe A. Miller
Geralyn Miller
Samuel H. Miller
Keith A. Mitchell
Kay Mlakar
Mitch Moisio
Monarch Teaching Technologies
Proud Parent of Vizzle!
Catherine A. Moore
James Moorman
Mario and Dana Morino
Daniel W. Morris
Moskal Gross Orchosky Inc.
Mount Union College
Brian and Cynthia Murphy
National Survey Research Center
Linda M. Neiheiser, Ph.D.
Nestle
John and Karen Nestor
Robert and Haide Neubert
Neundorfer, Inc.
Erica New, MD
New York Life Foundation
Gilda Newman
Nitelights of Cleveland
Tom and Mary Noeller
John Nosek
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin J. Odeal
William and Petique Oeflein
Ohio Sigma Home Co.
The William J. & Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation
Oswald Companies
J. Ward Pallotta
Joy E. Pallotta
Jon D. Palmiero
Joseph A. Palmiero
Palmiero Toyota
PGA Tour, Inc.
Dennis and Anita Pinciotti
PK Mechanical
The Plain Dealer
PNC Foundation
Larry and Julia Pollock
Frank and Frances Porter
Elizabeth Porter Daane
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation
Preston Superstore
Monyka S. Price
John and Marybeth Primeau
Kimberly A. Radford
Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital
Jonathan Ratner
Mary and Todd Ray Charitable Fund
Andrew K. Rayburn
The Reinberger Foundation
Joe and Barb Restifo
Joann Riddles
Risk International Services, Inc.
William and Judy Riter
Rockport Retirement Ltd Partnership
Rockwell Automation
Joseph and Amy Roman
Shadi W. Roman, Ph.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ronis
Enid and David Rosenberg
Karen and Judd Roszman
Margo and Bob Roth
Robert and Ann Rowe
John and Eliza Saada
Mr.and Mrs. John M. Saada, Sr.
Diana Safos-Jaks
David A. Sagerser and Christine A. Krol
Saint Luke’s Foundation
Henry Saswsa
Harry and Joan Scharf
Harold C. Schott Foundation
Gretchen Schuler
John and Sally Schulze
Scoundrels Bar & Grill
Scott W. Seelbach
Nancy and Bill Seelbach
Susan K. Sering Hughley
John Sesek
Eric and Claire Waag
Ellen and George Shook
Jeffrey G. Shook
Norman and Dolly Sigel
Dale Slivinski
Richard J. Slosar
Doug and Susan Smith
John Snell
Randall L. Solomon and Nancy J. Glick
The South Waite Foundation
F. E. Sparks
Spartan Electric
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
Dr. Kurt Stanic
John B. Stein
Joshua Stoessner
Daniel M. Gindi, DMS, Pediatric Dentistry
Sutyak Marketing & Design
James P. Sweeney
Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP
TBG
Norma and Dale Tewksbury
Third Federal Foundation
L. Jack Thomas
Terence L. Thomas
Millie Thorne
Ronald C. Thorne
Times Three Clothier
Today’s Business Products
Trib Total Media, Inc.
Monica Trusley
Susan and John Turben Foundation
Shyam S. Tutukuri
University Hospitals Health System
Claudia Lann Valore
Thomas Valore, Ph.D.
C. Van Ryckeghem – DeWulf
Voices for Ohio’s Children
Bridget Walker
Bryan Waller
Linda and Chris Warren
Warwick Communications, Inc.
Nancy Wasylyshyn
Ron and Terri Weinberg
Michael and Danielle Weiner
David and Erica Weiss
Richard Werner and Barbara Langhenry
Margie and John Wheeler
Robert and Patricia White
The Thomas H. White Foundation
Laverne Whitworth
Timothy M. Wicinski
Theodore J. Williams
Jonathon Wise and Cheryl Davis
Doug Wolfe
Woodruff Foundation
Alice E. Worman
John and Amanda Yurechko
James B. Zeitz
Roger S. Zona
6 Donors Wish To Remain Anonymous
This list reflects contributions made between
July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.
Rylan
Because of her mental health issues and negative self-image, Rylan
faces daily battles most 15-year-olds never have to fight.
Just over a year ago, she attempted suicide for the third time.
Not sure what to do, her family turned to PEP Connections. With the
guidance of a Connections care manager, her family was able to get
Rylan admitted into a short-term residential treatment facility with the
around-the-clock care she needed.
For Rylan and her family, life has been complicated. With every peak
has come a valley. Through it all, their PEP Connections care manager
served as a navigator, lending support and helping the family access
necessary resources in their community.
With the help of a team of supportive adults, Rylan is making
steady progress. She has discovered a new sense of confidence
through tae kwon do and for the first time, is making plans for her
future. She is open and candid, and bravely shares her story so that
she might help others. Her ongoing challenge is to learn to see
herself as the courageous, beautiful, intelligent, caring young woman
she truly is.
Financials
Sources of Revenue
School District Reimbursements
$30,982,207
Other Government Funding
Federal Medicaid Reimbursements
ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care
Cuyahoga County Office of Early Childhood
Federal National School Meals Program
Ohio Department of Education
Philanthropy
United Way of Greater Cleveland
Private Philanthropy
Other
Investment Income
Fees for Service
Other Revenue
12,064,215
2,217,847
607,821
453,853
371,734
131,391
15,846,861
162,535
87,516
250,051
58,321
30,006
10,929
99,256
Total Revenue and Support
Uses of Revenue
Personnel and Benefits
Occupancy and Office/Site Operations
Professional Fees and Contracted Services
Other Business Expenses
Client Assistance and Services
$47,178,375
$38,888,300
4,476,660
1,463,453
1,360,817
1,073,634
Total Uses of Revenue
Capital Campaign Contributions
The audit report for the year ended June 30,2010 is available for inspection at our office. The audit was completed
by Meaden & Moore, Ltd., Independent Auditors. Please see the Audited Financial Statements for complete financial information.
$47,262,864
$1,400,274
Board of Directors
Staff Leadership Team
Executive Committee
Central Operations
Day Treatment Centers
John M. Saada, Jr.
Chair
Frank A. Fecser, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Eastwood
Steven J. Byrd
Program Coordinator
William Caster
Vice Chair
Claudia Lann Valore
Chief Program Officer
Thomas Littman
Treasurer
Dennis Koenig
Chief Clinical Officer
Yvette Graham
Secretary
Shadi W. Roman, PhD
Chief Operating Officer
Joffrey Jones, PhD
At-Large Representative
John P. Sesek
Chief Financial Officer
Directors
Susan Berger
Development and
Community Relations Director
Matthew Brinn
Myrna Loy Corley
Robert DeAngelis
Senator Grace Drake
Judith Embrescia
Sally Florkiewicz
William Grimberg
Ralph E. Johnson
Brett S. Krantz
Robert Mengerink, EdD*
Bobbe A. Miller
Kay Mlakar
Monyka S. Price
Robert Ronis, MD, MPH
David A. Sagerser
Scott Seelbach
Terence L. Thomas
Margie Wheeler
*ex-officio
Ann J. Bowdish
Early Childhood Services
Director
Felicia Demchuk
Educational Services Director
Nancy Kochevar
Quality Assurance Director
Greenview
Kenneth A. Siemen
Program Coordinator
Hopewell
Steven Sheppard
Program Coordinator
Midtown
Kevin L. Jackson
Program Coordinator
Phoenix
Todd R. Ray
Program Coordinator
Prentiss Autism Center
Anne Davalla
Program Coordinator
West Bridge
Debbie Andersen
Program Coordinator
Thomas J. Martin, PhD
Program Evaluation Director
West Shore
James Lucas
Program Coordinator
Kenneth J. Meyer
Information Technology
Director
Willow Creek
D. Kyle Rose
Program Coordinator
Erica New, MD
Medical Director
Early Childhood Centers
John Nosek
Government Affairs Director
Laurie J. Albright
Program Coordinator
Sheila O’Donnell
General Counsel and Risk
Manager
Connections
Claire Shands-Waag
Human Resources Director
Maura Coyne Lipinski
Program Director
The Rico F. Pallotta Building
3100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216-361-4400
216-361-8600 (fax)
Associated with Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County
Contract Provider of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County
Accredited by CARF: Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
A United Way Agency
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Thomas G. Valore, PhD
Staff Development and
Training Director