7086 8th Avenue
Jenison, MI 49428
Investing in children
and families
2012 Annual Report
Connecting with Community
Family Hope Foundation invests in children with special needs through
family support, engaging community experts, advocacy through collaboration
and financial assistance to provide access to therapies.
Board Members:
Lara Kitts
Chair
Ada
Jane Eppard
Vice Chair
Holland
Brenda Pavlak
Treasurer
West Olive
Sarah Vander Baan
Secretary
Ada
Peg Beall
Spring Lake
June Gothberg
Battle Creek
Stacie Hoey
Holland
Kim Koele
Holland
Michael Lichterman
Wyoming
Keshia McClain
Grand Rapids
Michael Rios
Grand Rapids
Jamie Rockhold
Hamilton
Anne Snider
Holland
Sondra Stegenga
Holland
Yesenia Tuleja
Holland
Lisa Van Der Kolk
Zeeland
7086 8th Avenue, Jenison, MI 49428
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Note from the Chair
Lara Kitts
S
ince our inception, we have remained focused on filling gaps in the system for families.
We don’t want to duplicate services – there are so many wonderful organizations in
our community providing valuable resources. Instead, we work hard to build relationships
and collaborations in order to bring the fragmented special needs community closer
together and strengthen the families it supports. We were so honored to be recognized
for this effort by receiving the Connecting with Community Award in May of 2012.
We continue to celebrate our steady growth as an organization, bringing on new
Community Partners across West Michigan each scholarship cycle. We are proud to
partner with a wide range of types of therapy providers and assisting families with any
number of types of disabilities. We were excited to branch out to a new area of support
last fall, by providing scholarships to children with dyslexia and learning disabilities. These
“hidden” disabilities have very little to no support within the current system and families
struggle with where to turn for help.
It was a tremendous year for growing partnerships for our Family Fun Events! Proven to
be a big gap in the system, families are coming out in droves to enjoy our low-cost, lowstress family events. Creating ongoing relationships with several new organizations who
have committed to more family fun in 2013 is such a great way to strengthen families.
Joy is often something lost when the stress of medical and therapy bills weighs heavily
on families and the difficulties faced by
bringing your child to a public, social event
can become too much to bear. Providing
a fun event that is also emotionally safe
for families provides so much relief and
makes everyone feel a sense of normalcy
that is often missing.
It is with enormous gratitude that we share our 2012 Annual Report with you. On behalf
of our entire volunteer Board of Directors, I thank you for your commitment and belief in
Family Hope Foundation. Thank you for the support you provide us so we can continue
to connect the special needs community and the families we serve.
With hope,
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Bringing Hope...Changing Lives...Strengthening Families
THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We believe when children with special needs get the type of therapy they need, by quality therapists, they thrive.
And when the child thrives, the whole family thrives! This is the premise of our Therapy Scholarship Program; a
program that addresses a large gap in the system, where there is little financial support and very limited insurance
coverage. We firmly believe every family deserves the chance to see their child succeed.
2010 – 2012 Scholarships Awarded
35
$27,500
$24,934
31
$20,208
$22,500
28
25
$20,000
26
$13,968
20
$14,640
15
$17,500
20
$15,000
17
$11,416
$12,500
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Amount Awarded
Number of Scholarships Awarded
$25,000
$23,211
30
$10,000
10
$7,500
5
$5,000
0
$2,500
April 2010
October 2010
April 2011
October 2011
April 2012
October 2012
Scholarship Cycle
135 SCHOLARSHIPS awarded to families
in our first three years of operation
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22 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Our Community Partnership Program creates a formal agreement between Family Hope Foundation and the therapy
providers working with our scholarship recipients. This agreement ensures accountability for our dollars and requires
proof of a certain level of experience and expertise from the therapists, giving families peace that they are receiving
quality therapy for their children. Additionally, therapy providers agree to offer Family Hope Foundation a discounted
rate, which allows us to stretch our money further and award more scholarships…bringing hope to even more
families. We are proud to call the following therapy providers Partners.
1 Plus 1 Therapy, LLC
Zeeland
Use of innovative therapy tools for
intensive physical therapy treatment
plans.
Adelia VanMeter, MS-CCC-SLP
Portage
Assessment and intervention for
children with speech production,
language, literacy and social
communication disorders.
BRAINS
Grand Rapids
Offers comprehensive assessments and
integrated treatments by a professional
team of psychologists, counselors, and
specialized therapists.
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
Augusta
Therapeutic use of horses to improve
the emotional and physical well-being
of special needs individuals.
Franciscan Life Process Center
Lowell
The clinical and evidence-based use
of music interventions to accomplish
individualized goals by credentialed
professionals.
Geib Movement and Wellness,
LLC
Portage
Anat Baniel Method of Feldenkrais
engages the brain and helps children
become aware of themselves, resulting
in improved movement and overall
functioning.
Generation Care
Grand Haven
Offers physical, occupational and
speech-language pathology services for
a wide spectrum of genetic, acquired,
and developmental diagnoses. Comprehensive Therapy Center
Grand Rapids
Offers a summer outreach program,
school-based special education
services, speech-language pathology,
occupational therapy, sensory
integration and motor therapies. Hope Network – Center for Autism
Grand Rapids
Multi-disciplinary outpatient treatment
program serving children and adults
with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
ADHD, and other learning disabilities.
Conductive Learning Center
Grand Rapids
A dynamic learning system maximizing
the independence and mobility of
children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina
Bifida, and other neuro-motor disorders.
Horizons Developmental
Resource Center
Caledonia
Family-focused developmental
treatment for communication, social
learning, and behavioral challenges.
Easter Seals
Grand Rapids
Early intervention therapeutic services
treating autism, speech and language
delays, emotional, motor and
social skill issues, as well as sensory
integration therapies.
Kalamazoo Speech Associates
Kalamazoo
Offers a wide range of speechlanguage and Myofunctional therapies.
Family Tree Therapies
Grand Rapids
Developmental therapies supporting
the whole child and their family,
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including speech and language therapy,
occupational therapy, parent coaching
and naturopathic care.
Kid at Heart Therapy, LLC
Holland
Provides pediatric physical,
occupational, speech-language and
feeding therapies in the patient’s
home.
Kristen Kimm, LMSW
Kalamazoo
Outpatient mental health counseling for
adoptive families who are experiencing
difficulties with Reactive Attachment
Disorder.
Psycholinguistic Services
Grand Rapids
Therapy for speech-language,
communication, learning disabilities,
reading decoding and comprehension
for individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Ruth Kohley, LMSW, ACSW
Grandville
Outpatient mental health counseling
specializing in attachment therapy,
and trained in the use of EMDR and
neurofeedback.
Sound Body, Sound Brain, LLC
Grand Rapids
An education-focused center
specializing in Feldenkrais, Acupressure,
Craniosacral, Neurofeedback, and
Listening Program Certified.
South Shore Speech
Battle Creek
Individualized speech and language
treatment programs designed to improve
communication.
Specialized Language Development
Center
Grand Rapids
Committed to bringing the power of
reading, writing and spelling to all
individuals with dyslexia or other unique
learning styles.
The Center for Childhood
Development
Jenison
Multidisciplinary assessments,
intervention, and consultation in the
areas of occupational therapy, speech
therapy and psychology; specializing
in clinical services for children with
neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dear Family Hope Foundation,
Thank you!
It’s not difficult for us to imagi
ne where our
son might be if we hadn’t learn
ed about the
developmental issues he would
face early on,
and begin the continual proces
s of getting
him all the treatment and sup
port we could
find to help him grow and lea
rn.
Even though he has delays an
d struggles to process inform
ation, his instincts
are amazing and his sense of
humor is witty and silly. Like
any child, he has a
natural curiosity and a passi
on to understand: what thing
s mean, why things
are the way they are, and how
things work.
We very much appreciate the
generous support from Family
Hope Foundation,
for helping to ease the financia
l strain that comes with build
ing our son’s
future. It is so comforting to
know there are people who un
derstand just how
important this support is to fam
ilies.
Watching our son grown and
learn these past years – under
standing the many
challenges he’s faced – we can
’t help but be extremely thank
ful for all the
encouragement he’s received.
It’s a blessing to not be focuse
d on where he
might be, but inspired by how
far he’s come, and encouraged
by what he will
achieve next.
Sincerely,
The Weaver Family
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2012 Family Hope Foundation Scholarship Recipients
“ We are
“ This truly is an answer to prayer. ”
Your support brings hope...
Your support changes lives...
Your support strengthens families...
Thank you!
“ Your scholarship has given us peace of mind.”
“ This scholarship gives us hope and a reason to look forward to the future.”
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”
e blessed to be in a community so willing to give to others.
“ Thank you for helping our daughter build a strong foundation.”
“ Your kindness has blessed our son.”
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FAMILY SUPPORT
Family Fun Events!
It can be very challenging for families of children with special needs to get out and
enjoy activities together. Through community partnerships our Family Fun Events
offer families a healthy social experience where families can relax and everyone can
just enjoy themselves. We are thankful for our partners who work alongside us in
our mission to strengthen families.
On-going partnerships with Celebration! Cinema, Visser YMCA, Camp ManitouLin and the DeltaPlex Arena offer different venues for Family Fun Events.
Hosted 11 movies in 2012 – private movie showings allow for brighter lights,
lower sound and less stress!
Sponsored a camp day for families at YMCA’s Camp Manitou-Lin and a family
night with dinner and open gym at the Visser YMCA.
Hosted the inaugural Special Families Fun Fest with the DeltaPlex Arena.
Forty-five organizations from our community came together to create a truly
unique and memorable experience for the special needs community. The event
combined family fun with an abundance of resources for parents.
1,789 people attended our Family Fun Events in 2012.
Our goal is to change the public
perception of individuals with special
needs, to focus on ability rather
than disability, creating a better
community for everyone. Advocacy
and Education is a new area of
growth for Family Hope Foundation
and we are excited to offer this
valuable program to West Michigan.
Purchased the licensing for
Wretches & Jabberers, a film
that teaches respect and
demonstrates even though there
are obvious differences between
people with disabilities and not,
we all desire meaning to
life. Through this program,
Family Hope Foundation
advocates for community
understanding and acceptance.
We wanted to thank Family Hope Foundation for
“
connecting us with AMBUCS! Our girl Hannah was able
to sample ride an AmTryke at the Special Families Fun
Fest last fall. This past Wednesday, Hannah received
an AmTryke from the Grand Rapid’s chapter...great
experience and Hannah LOVES her new beautiful bright
red AmTryke! Hurry Up Spring!!
In 2012, hosted screening and
facilitated a discussion for
Community Partner, Hope
Network.
”
Resources and Information
Family Hope Foundation is an umbrella for individuals with any type of special
needs. We offer an ever-expanding resource list; a community calendar of events
and a parent-recommended library on our website to assist families in finding
information and resources. Our email listserv keeps families regularly informed of
relevant information on resources and events in our community.
20,678 people visited our website in 2012.
3,058 people accessed our website’s Resource Network.
726 people accessed our website’s Community Calendar of Events.
Over 700 people reached through our email Listserv on an ongoing basis.
“ Thank you for posting so much information! After reading
your Listserv, we decided to take a ride to the Holiday Light
Road Show in Norton Shores and Andrew LOVED it! We
would not have known about this wonderful event if not for
Family Hope Foundation’s update. What a great resource!
”
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ADVOCACY
AND EDUCATION
In 2013 Family Hope Foundation
is expanding its Advocacy and
Education Program through a
partnership with Fountain Street
Church to offer four screenings
of Wretches & Jabberers to the
community. We will also be
partnering with other
organizations to share this film
with other West Michigan
communities.
Family Hope Foundation will be
offering a Wretches & Jabberers
screening and discussion panel
at the 2013 Council for
Exceptional Children Statewide
Conference for educators,
therapists, special education
students and parents of children
with special needs.
Special Families Fun Fest
In September, Family Hope Foundation and the
DeltaPlex Arena offered the inaugural Special Families
Fun Fest. Nearly 100 volunteers and 45 corporations and
special needs organizations
came together to create a
truly memorable experience.
Almost 1,000 people came
out to enjoy the day!
“When we started to develop the Fun Fest with Family Hope
Foundation, our staff thought this would be a nice event and a
good way to give back to our community. What we experienced
when we participated in the event was much more. Seeing the
faces, hearing the laughter and receiving the letters from the kids and families who participated
became our gifts. We never imagined that we would receive more that we gave, but we did.”
– Joel Langlois
DeltaPlex Arena, President/Owner
“ Thank you for caring about families who are different! ”
“ Thanks for doing this for our kids and their families. It’s nice
to be able to come together and celebrate as a community.”
“ My daughter with Down Syndrome, age 25, had a ball. There were so many things for her to do, which isn’t always
easy to find at her age. She saw many of her friends from
school and camp. On the way home she said, “I’m lots of
happy.”
“ This was the highlight of our fall – really, I can’t
tell you how much it meant to my girls.”
“ We learned so much about the resources in our
area. We just moved to the lakeshore and now
have so much information.”
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Health Care Reform — What is the Impact?
2012 was a big year of change for health care in
Michigan. We want to help explain some of the changes,
as well as discuss the impact to families and to the need
for therapy scholarships. Two things happened in 2012:
passing of President Obama’s National Health Care
Reform and passing of the Autism Insurance Reform in the
Michigan legislature.
for the upcoming changes. She learned that because her
husband’s company self-insures, using an out-of state
provider to administer the insurance, Nicholas would not
receive the benefits he needs. The Reier’s shared, “We
were so hoping with the new autism law we would be
able to get the services we need for a reasonable cost...
unfortunately, that has yet to happen.” The National Health Care Reform doesn’t create any broad
changes, specifically in the area of therapy coverage.
There are no regulations put in place with this reform
to add coverage for therapy. Families of children with
special needs, other than autism, will be facing the same
restrictions to coverage.
It is estimated the Autism Insurance Reform will only affect
about 30% of the families who need insurance coverage
for autism due to special circumstances, like being selfinsured or having Medicaid coverage. Children with
Medicaid will not receive coverage from this act because
Medicaid follows a different system legally than private
insurance plans. Even with the new autism act, there is still
a great need for assistance among those with coverage as
families face high deductibles and co-pays making the level
of therapy needed for their child out of reach.
The Michigan Autism Insurance Reform Legislation
was signed into law in October 2012. According to
the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCLS),
Michigan is one of at least 31 states to specifically require
insurers to provide coverage for the treatment of autism.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
now estimates about 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in America.
“ Family Hope Foundation
has been instrumental
in supporting families
financially, which continues
to be a great need as the
number of children with
neurodevelopmental
differences continues to rise.”
Even with the remarkable victory for Michigan families,
many are still without coverage. This is because changes
to insurance policies will not take effect until your
individual policy is set to renew, which for many is not until
summer of 2013. There will also be many West Michigan
families who can never capitalize on this victory. Some
employers self-insure or purchase their insurance from outof-state carriers who do not have to comply with Michigan
law, only ERISA, which adheres to Federal Law. As a result,
they are not required to offer the autism coverage.
This affected one Holland family, Jim and Jennifer Reier,
whose 4 year old son, Nicholas, has autism. Jennifer
called their insurance company last summer to prepare
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But for those families who are benefitting from the reform,
the new law states insurers must cover Applied Behavioral
Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy,
and Physical Therapy. There are certain regulations to
coverage each insurance company is creating themselves,
so they will be different with each carrier. For example,
Priority Health requires the child have a diagnosis within
the last three years and the evaluation must meet criterion
guidelines. Additionally, Priority Health dictates certain
guidelines be met during therapy sessions.
Some therapy providers who haven’t accepted insurance
in the past are now beginning to. Molly Buist at the
Center for Childhood Development in Jenison states they
have met the strict guidelines of Priority Health and have
been one of the few therapy providers the carrier has
approved as one of their Centers of Excellence. Buist
explains the strict standards and monitoring implemented
by the insurance carrier is beneficial because they ensure
children will get services from experienced, quality
therapists.
Buist expresses, “Family Hope Foundation has been
instrumental in supporting families financially, which
continues to be a great need as the number of children
with neurodevelopmental differences continues to rise.
There are so many children who need to have access to
services. Another key piece that Family Hope Foundation
recognizes is the importance of standards for quality
therapists. The Provider Guidelines in place by the
Foundation helps assure families that their child will be
receiving a quality therapeutic experience.”
2012 Donors
Tony and Erika Abbo
Dr. Amru Albeiruti
Greg Alburtus
AmWin Employee Fund
Anonymous
Greg and Deb Anthony
Mike and Julie Arnold
Jim and Sue Baar
Mike and Karen Bader
Bank of Holland
Frank and Michelle Barone
Gary and Bev Bashore
Jim and Peg Beall
Jon and Dee Bechtel
Marjorie Behm
Jerry and Mary Behrens
Ryan and Linda Berghorst
Dick and Alice Bernthal
Randy and Deanna Bethke
Jeff and Ruth Blahnik
John and Sharon Blom
Clarence and Trina Bolt
Phyllis Boman
Greg and Annette Bomers
Tom and Cheryl Boodt
Brian and Stephanie Bottorff
Brian Brock
Jim and Donna Brooks
Lance and Michelle Brown
Paul and Marcia Brown
Pearl Brown
Nate and Emily Bush
Ralph and Barbara Byma
John and Roxie Byrne
Camp Geneva
Tim and Jennifer Care
Peter Carmona
Cheryl Champion
Chase Bank
Mike and Wendy Cheek
Carrie Clark-Berry
Community Foundation of Holland/
Zeeland Area
Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Saloon
Chris and Laura Crosby
Leslie Curry
Tom and Diana Day
Andy and Cynthia De Boer
Jeff and Kathy Debest
Shawn and Aileen DeJonge
Tom and Sue Den Herder
Marian Deur
Aaron and Rachel DeWitt
Gary and Joyce DeWitt
Marlies DeWitt
Merle and Sheri DeWitt
Craig and Elise Dirkse
Tim Dyk
Ronald and Darlene Dykstra
Garry and Kay Eppard
Phil and Jane Eppard
Ken and Barb Eriks
Dave and Tasha Federinko
Fellowship Reformed Church
Flexpost, Inc.
Fountain Street Church
Ed and Joan Fuder
Dick and Sam Gauthier
Todd and Jodi Gifford
Greg and Nicole Gill
Justin and Emily Glover
Dan and Kacy Goeckel
Goodsearch
Gordon Food Services
John and June Gothberg
Laurel Gray
Wendy Gunn
Bob and Nancy Haveman
Gene and Mary Heideman
Jeff and Nancy Helder
Doug and Stacie Hoey
Terry and Ruth Hofmeyer
Holland Junior Welfare League
Rebecca Hollen
Marilynn Huizinga
Shawn and Susan Hulst
David and Lisa Huntington
Mike and Jane Hutchins Family Fund
Karl and Julie Ieuter
Bunko and Shirley Japinga
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Bette Jones
Mark and Jo Kalchik
Michael and Michelle Kasper
Gary and Pat Keller
Sue Kerbel
Tim and Julie Kindred
Nate and Lara Kitts
Paige Kitts
Carey and Kimberly Koele
JP and Suzanne Koop
Sandip and Terri Kothari
Shirley Krombeen
David and Janet Krupp
David and Sarah Kugler
Warner and Bonnie Kugler
Lakeshore Ceramic Tile
Joe and Courtney Lampen
Eric and Jill Landman
William and Mary Lane
Paul and Cathy Langereis
Betty Lardner
Mike and Laurie Lardner
Al and Cheryl Lemieux
Ladonna Lictherman
Mike and Mandy Lichterman
David and Carol Lippert
John and Vicki Litwin
Charles and Evalenna Loux
Anne Mancour
Keshia McClain
Molly McDonald
William and Deborah McDonald
Dan and Nancy McVickar
Ken and Karen Medema
Tom and Sherri Meeuwsen
Steve and Megan Mejeur
Leroy and Christie Mellema
Kevin and Kim Meyer
Randal and Lynae Meyers
Betty Miller
Dean and Jennifer Miller
Jack Miller
Wesley Miller
Sam and Ada Morehead
Kim Mouw
Tom and Monique Mugg
Wally and Dianne Mugg
Larry and Karen Mulder
Dave and Stephanie Muyres
Dick and Susan Muzzy
Tom and Prudy Nelson
John and Robin Nicely
Dale and Marla Nienhuis
John and Eileen Nordstrom
Brent Novak
Richard and Nicole Nowicki
Jaron and Vicki Nyhof
Scott and Mary Nykerk
Oak Crest
Jeff and Peg Padnos
John and JoAnne Pattison
Joe Pavlak
Mark and Brenda Pavlak
Ruth Post
Ken and Laurie Preston
Curtis and Crystal Prusha
Mark and Suzanne Raglin
Kathy Ramsey
June Reimink
Daemeon and Jennifer Richards
Michael and Lisa Rios
Dan and Vonnie Ritsema
Frank and Sue Rocchi
Blaine and Jamie Rockhold
Eric and Jennifer Rockhold
Rich and Jan Rockhold
Arlene Rylaarsdam
Don and Mary Sal
Kiri Salazar
Julie Sanders
Chuck and Kathy Schippers
John and Liz Schauger
Kevin Simecek
Bradley and Andrea Sims
George and Marge Slater
Steve and Anne Snider
John and Judy Spoelhof
Jeff and Julie Starn
Daryl and Linda Stegenga
Karl and Sondra Stegenga
Bob and Deb Sterken
Howard and Gloria Stuit
Chris and Stacy Tapscott
Nancy Taylor
Doug and Sarah Temple
The Bank of Holland
The Pampered Chef
The Shine Foundation
Mark and Nancy Thorne
Clint and Sue Tol
Christopher Tremblay
Mark and Seanna Ulberg
Jon and Lisa Van Der Kolk
Dick and Pam Van Dorp
Dave and Nancy Van Dyke
Van Klompenberg Electric
Jerry and Betty Van Wyngarden
Derrick and Michelle VanAllsburg
Gabe and Sarah Vander Baan
Brian and Amy VanVels
Cornie and Cher Versendaal
Ryan and Staci Visser
Paul and Tina Vos
Jan and Carol Wagner
Brent and Amy Wallenburg
Gerald and Marian Wallenburg
Chris and Ginney Watters
Elizabeth Weaver
George and Diane Weber
Connie Wentworth
West Michigan Hockey
West Michigan Spina Bifida Association
Mary Westrate
Mark and Jane Wheaton
Bill and Norma Wood
Curt and Cindy Wright
Bob and Shayne Wuerfel
George and Joan Zuidema
Scott and Beth Zuke
In-Kind Donations
1 Plus 1 Therapy
Access Education
Katherine Adkins
Airway Oxygen
Allegro School of Music
AMBUCS, Kenowa Chapter
AMBUCS, Walker Chapter
Amigo Mobility Center
Anchor Baptist
Arts In Motion Studio
Diane Avink
Sara Barr
Bev Bashore
Elizabeth Batten
Beny’s Photography
Big Apple Bagel
Patricia Bohn
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
BRAINS
Art Bramer
Karrie Bramer
Hailey Brewer
Paul and Marcia Brown
Buffalo Wild Wings
Camp Manitou-Lin
Camp Sunshine
Carolyn DeJong
Celebration! Cinema
Center For Childhood Development
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
Chemical Bank
Clock Mobility
Comprehensive Therapy Center
Conductive Learning Center
Cozy Critters by Lydya Hulst
Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon
Kennedy Curtis
Mary Lou De Ryder
Disability Network/Lakeshore
Kelly Doherty
Down Syndrome Association of West
Michigan
Easter Seals Michigan
Edward Jones
Maddie Evasic
Family Tree Therapies
Flexpost, Inc.
Franciscan Life Process Center
Freedom Concepts
Geib Movement and Wellness
Georgetown United Methodist Church
Gill Staffing
Dean Gillespie
Glutino Food Group
Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters
Grand Valley Co-op Credit Union
Hart & Cooley, Inc.
Ariel Hayward
Mike Honkus
Hooded Towels by Heather and Holly
Hope Network – Center for Autism
Hope Network Behavioral Services
Horizons Developmental Resource Center
Lisa Huntington
Indian Trails Camp
Jenison Donut and Coffee Shop
Lenny Johnson
Kalamazoo Speech Associates
Kent County Sherriff’s Department –
Traffic Squad
Kent ISD
Kid At Heart Therapy
Joe Kivi
Martha Kuyten
Naomi Kuyten
Erin Lowe
Maegan Malone
Maria Trevino at Untangled Salon
Mary Free Bed
Crystal Morse
My Talk
Naomi Nyboer
Network 180
Stephen Palmason
Heidi Pamerleau
Joe Pavlak
Mark Pavlak
Martha Pavlak
Rick the Reptile Guy
Josh Roberts
Crystal Saarela
Savory Foods
Taylor Sharp
Smith Respite of Heritage Homes
Sound Body, Sound Brain, LLC
South Shore Speech
Specialized Language Development
Center
Spectrum Community Services
Mikaela Sterenberg
Vickie Taylor
Terratrike
The DeltaPlex Arena
The Grand Rapids Social Charity Club
The Holiday Bar
The Pink Door
Kaitlyn Thompson
Jon Van Der Kolk
Visser YMCA
Celeste Walburg
Cindy Welsh
Lauren Welsh
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Erin Zabik
If you find an inaccuracy in the donor list, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us at (616) 780.3839 or [email protected].
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2012 Financial Summary
$93,410
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$48,145
$40,000
$13,390
$20,000
$0
2012 Income/Donations
Dollars Issued for Scholarships
Family Hope Foundation established an endowment with the
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area in 2012.
The year-end balance for the account was $284,015. If you
would like to help Family Hope Foundation build strength for
the future, gifts to the endowment can be sent to:
Operating Expenses
Community Foundation Holland/Zeeland Area
70 West 8th Street, Suite 100
Holland, MI 49423
Note: Family Hope Foundation
Endowment on the memo line
www.cfhz.org
2012 Scholarship Application Evaluation Results
Demographics
Age range: 1 – 41 years
Average age: 7 years
Physician requested
therapy – 47%
No:
60%
Families with insurance to cover
any cost of
Scholarships
therapy – 16%
Yes:
40%
Funded
Location of Applicants
Number of
respondents
with multiple
disabilities – 60%
Disability
*Disabilities less than 4.6%
included: ADHA, Anxiety,
Apraxia, Attachment Disorder,
Cleft Palate, Epilepsy,
Hydrocephalies, Hypotonia,
Learning Disability, Pronto
Cerebral Hydroplasia, Psychology,
Septo Optic Dysphagia, Speech
and Language, TAR Syndrome,
Tuberous Sclerosis, Williams
Syndrome.
Disability*
Percent
Autism
25.7%
Spina Bifida
9.9%
Dyslexia
7.2%
Down Syndrome
6.6%
Sensory
6.0%
Cerebral Palsy
5.2%
Developmental Delays 4.6%
Mitochondrial
4.6%
Therapy Requested
City*
Percent
City*
Grand Rapids
13.3%
Kentwood
4.7%
Holland
10.7%
Richland
4.7%
Wyoming
6.0%
Grandville
4.0%
Hudsonville
5.3%
Zeeland
4.0%
Percent
* Cities with less than 4.0% included: Allegan, Allendale, Belmont, Byron Center,
Caledonia, Cedar Springs, Comstock Park, Coopersville, Grand Haven, Grant,
Hamilton, Jenison, Kalamazoo, Kent City, Lakeview, Lansing, Middleville,
Muskegon, Norton Shores, Plainwell, Portage, Rockford, Sparta, Spring Lake,
Three Rivers, Walker, Wayland and West Olive.
Number of
applicants
with multiple
therapy needs
24.7%
*Therapy requested less
than 4.0% included: AIT,
ABA, Auditory, Behavioral,
Conductive Education, Cranial
Sacral, Feeding, Hippotherapy,
Integrated Therapy, Cognitive
Enhancement, Music,
Neurofeedback.
Therapy Request*
Percent
Occupational Therapy 27.3%
Speech Therapy
25.3%
Physical Therapy
14.7%
Dyslexia Correcton
10.0%
ABM
4.7%
Psychology
4.7%
Sensory
4.7%
Social
4.0%