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STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTA message from thePresident & CEO, Barbara PattenWe are living through extraordinary times. Step UpSuncoast has adjusted and retooled to continueto provide services to families in Manatee, Hardee,DeSoto, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. As COVID-19resources become available, Step Up Suncoast willplay an important part in helping families return totheir normal lives, along with helping our community’seconomy strengthen.As we look forward to another year of service, weare inspired by the families we serve. Their strength,motivation and dedication to changing their lives arethe reasons we have been successful for over 50 years.Thank you for your support.In 2019, over 12,000 services were provided to clientsthrough Step Up Suncoast programs. In 2020, weremain dedicated to our mission as we continue togrow our many services and programs for the familieswho will need us.Step Up Suncoast continues to be committed tobreaking the cycle of poverty at the front end throughour early childhood programs and services.The Head Start program delivers outstanding schoolreadiness scores in all its centers, and the staff remainsengaged and eager to help our children prepareacademically, socially, and emotionally for kindergarten.Step Up Suncoast offers four home visiting programs.These programs provide creative, quality servicesdelivered in the home to families with children agedsix-weeks to five years.We also continue to provide emergency directclient services to residents in need of utility, rental,mortgage, and food assistance through the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program and Seasonof Sharing funding. The Family Self-Sufficiencyprogram provides the support necessary for clientsto obtain careers that pay a living wage.Barbara Patten, President & CEODue to COVID-19, the creation and distribution of the 2019 Annual Report was delayed several months, as such, additional 2020 data has been included.1
Leadership TeamColin Boyle, Director of ITKathy Patreka, Director of Head StartJill Gass, Director of DevelopmentBarbara Patten, President & CEOSusan Gilbert, Deputy Head Start DirectorAmy Tittle, Chief Financial OfficerMary Hughes, Director of Human ResourcesAlbertha Williams, Deputy Head Start DirectorBoard MembersCharlie KennedyChairDr. Robin ThompsonVice ChairSherod HalliburtonTreasurerChantel JenkinsBarbara HarveyPriscilla VillanuevaLauri BensonJesus NinoKeenan WootenEsther BraggJacqueline RiveraJim Delgado, Esq.Leland M. Taylor, Esq.
STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTMissionEmpowers individuals and families to achieve long-term economic stabilitythrough education, support services, and community partnerships.VisionThriving communities with improved quality of life for current and future generations.Core ValuesHonesty. Integrity. Responsibility. Respect.3
Goals of 2019 To take a leadership role in actively advocating for and educating our community aboutthe importance of living wage paying jobs and the economic impact on the community. To actively advocate for, and educate our community about, the value of early learning,early childhood development, and its long-term impact on low-income individuals, families,and communities. To increase education levels and expand job skills to improve employment opportunities. To develop, align, and enhance the resources and financial capacities of Step Up Suncoastto address identified community needs, priorities, and future service demands.Highlights of 2019Rise and Shine Early Learning Expansion into Pride Park: In 2019, the U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services offered grant awards to expand Early Head Start services. Step Up Suncoast wasone of the nine programs in Florida that received the award. The grant has allowed us to expand ourRise and Shine Early Learning program for an additional 80 infants and toddlers and eight pregnantwomen. We used a portion of this grant award to open a site to serve the children of parents enrolledin Manatee County School District’s Teen Aged Parents Program (TAPP) so that the babies are able toattend a high quality infant and toddler center while their mothers and/or fathers continue their HighSchool Education in the same school building. This program is a win-win for the babies, their parents,and our community.Visible Men Academy partnership: In 2019, Step Up Suncoast’s Rise and Shine Early Learningprograms partnered with Visible Men Academy (VMA), a charter school serving boys grades K-5,to offer an all-boys preschool classroom filled with three- and four-year-olds. We felt this was animportant opportunity for the community and both agencies to singularly focus on a classroomenvironment for at-risk, little boys which adds a unique learning experience and another choice forfamilies. The intent is to create an atmosphere that will help develop a lifelong love of learning andschool success, with the sincere hope that our Rise and Shine boys will transition to Visible Men Suns.Increased financial threshold for Family Self-Sufficiency students: In 2019, Step Up Suncoast wasable to increase the qualifying financial threshold for four additional students participating in theFamily Self-Sufficiency program due in part to funding provided by the Manatee Matches GivingCircle at Manatee Community Foundation. This expansion allowed us to reach students who wereworking and making over 125% of the Federal poverty guidelines but under 200%. These four womenare currently enrolled in local nursing school programs and will graduate with a college education andable to provide long-term financial stability for themselves and their families.
STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTA message from theCFO, Amy TittleIn February of 2019, we received a phonecall that created much excitement for ourorganization. This call from the Regional HeadStart Office was notifying us of their intentto award us our second Early Head StartExpansion grant. Gaining this grant enabledus to serve and care for 80 additional childrenand 8 pregnant women in our Early HeadStart Program. This new award also gaveus the opportunity to create 27 new jobs inManatee County. This is just one example ofwhat makes working at Step Up Suncoast sorewarding. When we work hard, our rewardis knowing that we are helping people andmaking our community a better place to live.Amy Tittle, CPA, MBA, CCAP2019 Revenue NumbersRevenueFederal Grants 13,054,61678.0%Inkind Earned 1,215,9727.3%Manatee County Grants 960,3615.7%State Of Florida Grants 571,3693.4%Program Income 440,9542.6%Private Grants 328,1352.0%Donations 91,0890.5%United Way Grants 63,0000.4%Miscellaneous Income 12,6630.1%Total Revenue 16,738,159100.0%5
A message fromHuman Resources, Mary HughesStep Up Suncoast has been fortunate enoughto continue expansion with growth of the HumanResources team. With our workforce increasing12% in 2019, the Human Resources team iscontinually seeking new and innovative waysto encourage positive employee relationships.We continue to promote fair treatment of staff,open communication, personal accountability,and mutual respect. Happy employees are morefocused on their work and willing and able toserve clients to their fullest extent.Mary Hughes, CPP, PHR, SHRM-CPAges of Staff18-24Years of Service11%23%Over five years25-3934%40-4919%50-5918%60 18%22%Over ten years95% Full-time239 Total Staff
STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTA message from theDirector of Development, Jill GassIn 2019, Step Up Suncoast saw the power ofphilanthropy at work. The ability to expand ourRise and Shine Early Learning program ontothe Visible Men Academy campus was madepossible because of philanthropy. Philanthropyalso allowed for the expansion of the FamilySelf-Sufficiency program adding students whootherwise would not have qualified for our helpand support. We launched the Every 1 Countscampaign in October based on the belief thatevery child has value, every dollar given tosupport our programs matters, and every teammember working to better the lives of thosethey serve is important. Over the next two yearswe hope to be able to flex our philanthropymuscles and further expand our early childhoodJill Gass, CCAPeducation and family engagement services tocontinue our mission of closing the achievement gap for children throughout theSuncoast. We thank you for joining us as we work to strengthen our community.Foundation Donors Manatee Matches Giving Circle of Manatee Community Foundation Cheers for Charity Giving Circle of Manatee Community Foundation John J. Gorr Foundation of Manatee Community Foundation Evans Family Charitable Fund of Manatee Community Foundation Conrad and Ruth Ann Syzmanski Fund of Manatee Community Foundation Johnston Family Fund of Manatee Community Foundation Season of Sharing of Community Foundation of Sarasota County Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch Foundation Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise Foundation United Way of Metro Chicago United Way of the Suncoast7
Event SponsorsAFLACKingdom Cooling and HeatingBMO Harris BankMariash Lowther Wealth ManagementDEXImagingRegions BankDiscount School SuppliesSensenig Law Firm, PAFifth Third BankWillis Smith ConstructionFounding 50Nadine BaezCS&L CPAsNino & Tara GancitanoElite Laser Engraving / Sarasota PromotionsJill & Dane GassFifth Third BankJustin, Rachel, & Callan HertzFlorida Power and LightMary E. HughesGrapevine Communications Advertising AgencyCarol HuntDennis & Jenny KoselakJohnston Family Fund of ManateeCommunity FoundationDeanna & Jim NicholsShapiro DelgadoBarbara PattenSir Speedy Print, Signs and MarketingSusan RawsonStahl & Associates InsuranceTerry RawsonDoug & Gena SmootKim & Leland TaylorBetty & Florence Wieser208Total individualgifts given2,834Volunteerhours served 691Average individualdonation
STEPSTEPUP UPSUNCOASTSUNCOAST 2019 2019ANNUALANNUALREPORTREPORTRise and Shine Early Learning ProgramStep Up Suncoast's Head Start/Early Head Start program Maintained designation as a five year grant recipient 826 children ages birth through five yearsrepresenting 44% of eligible childrenin Manatee County Full enrollment was attained: Head Start: December 2018 – May 2019 Early Head Start: November 2018 – June 2019 Early Head Start Expansion: October 2018 – July 2019Services provided to Children and Families 379 Families received emergency services/crisis intervention 267 Families received resource and referral information regarding continuing education 341 Families received information/resources related to parenting education 151 Families with incarcerated individuals received assistance 88 Children determined eligible to receive services for a disability 745 Individuals volunteered in Head Start/Early Head Start classroomsChildren’s Health Statistics 95% of children enrolled received medical and dental exams and received and/or maintainedaccess to continuous healthcare including physicals and immunizations 778 Children had or received health insurance 783 Children were up-to-date on preventative health care 794 Children were up-to-date on immunizations 138 Children had a diagnosed medical concern 100% received treatment for the identified medical concern 552 Children had a dental home 587 Children received preventative dental care9 792 Children were identified as needing dental treatment 96% received treatment
School ReadinessChildren’s progress toward attainment of positive academic and developmental outcomes isreported through the use of Teaching Strategies Assessment process. The scores expressed throughpercentages, predict that children will likely score “Ready” on the Kindergarten Readiness Screenerat Kindergarten entry. Social Emotional 96% Approaches to Learning 88% Language and Literacy 85% Cognitive and General Knowledge 80% Developmental and Physical Health 90%Program Highlights Implementation of Lena Grow (Language Development Model for Infants and Toddlers) Head Start Director continued service on The Early Learning Taskforce for Manatee Countyto positively impact School Readiness Outcomes Head Start/Early Head Start Director served as Ambassador for T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program Enrollment of 27 Teaching staff in T.E.A.C.H. program to obtain the FCCPC Credential Enrollment of 10 Education Supervisory and Teaching staff in the T.E.A.C.H. programto earn Associate’s/Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degrees Increase in funding received from the County Grant from 100,000.00 to 150,000.00 Received 2nd Expansion Grant to serve 88 additional participants in Early Head Start(80 Infants and Toddlers and 8 Pregnant Women) Increase parent participation in Shine On, Families - Parent Curriculum Program
STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTHead Start/ Early Head Start2019 Budget and ActualIncome – January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019BudgetActualHHS – Head Start Program Operations 3,762,082 3,762,082HHS – Head Start Training & Technical Assistance 44,462 44,462HHS – Early Head Start Program Operations 1,519,410 1,519,410HHS – Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 34,275 34,275HHS – Early Head Start Program Operations 1,722,274 1,722,274HHS – Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 107,216 79,504HHS – Early Head Start Program Operations 1,692,133 1,172,698HHS – Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 33,345 33,345USDA CACFP Reimbursement 475,000 537,972Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (Cash Match) 425,000 440,954Manatee County Grant (Cash Match) 100,000 107,294Donations & Unrestricted Funds (Cash Match) 75,000 9,582In-kind (Non-Cash Match) 1,242,250 1,214,951Total 11,232,447 10,678,803BudgetMatch RequiredHHS - Head Start Program Operations 3,762,082 940,522HHS - Head Start Training & Technical Assistance 44,462 11,116HHS - Early Head Start Program Operations 1,519,410 379,853HHS - Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 34,275 8,569HHS - COVID-19 One-Time 498,283 -USDA CACFP Reimbursement 314,405 -ACF Award Number: 04CH10042ACF Award Number: 04PH000083ACF Award Number: 04PH000151Non-Head Start Funding2020-2021 Budget Awards/ProjectionsACF Award Number: 04CH10042-06Income – January 1, 2020 - December 31, 202011
ACF Award Number: 04PH000083-03September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020BudgetMatch RequiredHHS - Early Head Start Program Operations 1,628,890 407,223HHS - Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 39,000 9,750HHS - COVID-19 One-Time 70,305 -USDA CACFP Reimbursement 60,000 -BudgetMatch RequiredHHS - Early Head Start Program Operations 1,716,468 169,180HHS - Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 39,000 -USDA CACFP Reimbursement 60,000 -BudgetMatch RequiredHHS - Early Head Start Program Operations 1,600,560 400,140HHS - Early Head Start Program Operations - Start Up 430,000 107,500HHS - Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 40,014 10,004USDA CACFP Reimbursement 60,000 -BudgetMatch RequiredHHS - Early Head Start Program Operations 1,687,571 421,893HHS - Early Head Start Training and Technical Assistance 40,014 10,004HHS - COVID-19 One-Time 77,335 -USDA CACFP Reimbursement 60,000 -ACF Award Number: 04PH000083-04September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021ACF Award Number: 04PH000151-01March 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020ACF Award Number: 04PH000151-02March 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021Annual Financial AuditThe Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Act Compliance for the year endingDecember 31, 2019 is available on the Step Up Suncoast, Inc. website at www.stepupsuncoast.org.
STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTHealthy Families ManateeFocuses on parenting skills, developmental milestones, discipline, and goal setting. Healthy Familiesstaff help monitor the child’s development as well as provide activities to increase their skills.Resources are also provided for services throughout the community and general support for theentire family. 100% of children in families who completedthe Healthy Families program had no“verified” findings of child maltreatmentwithin 12 months after completion 100% of target children were up to datewith immunizations by 24 months of age 97% of mothers enrolled in Healthy Familiesdid not have a subsequent pregnancy within2 years of the target child’s birth“ The support I received from myFamily Support Worker madea great difference in my lifeand I still use it to this day. ”2844,146FamiliesServedHome VisitsCompletedParents as Teachers (PAT)Provides support for families through home visits, group events, a variety of health and developmentalscreenings, and a network of community resources. Using the PAT integrated service model,families work on a variety of goals, including increasing parental knowledge of child and familydevelopment, improving school readiness skills, and linking early intervention services to childrenwith developmental concerns. 97% of children received the most recentwell child visit recommenced by theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics 100% of caregivers with a positive intimatepartner violence screen were referred toa certified domestic violence center 93% of children received a timely screenfor developmental delay usinga validated parent completed tool“ The Parents as Teachers Programhas been a game changer formy family. ”133384,402FamiliesServedHome VisitsCompleted
Family Self SufficiencyCreated to empower, support, and guide families towards economic independence through education.Students receive help in assessing their needs, setting goals, mentoring and discovering employmentpathways. The program is for those who are goal oriented, motivated and persistent in their pursuitof a better economic existence. 71% of students successfully completed the program 11 new students were added to the program Current students are actively seeking degrees in Registered or Practical Nursing and ElementaryEducation programsWhole Child ManateeDesigned to work with families who have children under 18 years of age using an online profile.Families can identify their individual needs and receive information about services and programsthat may help them navigate through systems and remove barriers. 100% of families with children who reported barriers to receiving servicesgained access and utilized identified services on their Whole Child Plan 250 unduplicated families served, 50% Advisor assisted
STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTTOTSProvides parents with the tools needed to be an effective, informed and motivated educator oftheir child. Focused on teaching parents how to provide experiences and stimulation needed byyoung children in the areas of social and emotional development, physical development, cognitivedevelopment, and with significant emphasis placed on language and literacy development. 91% of children demonstrated ageappropriate progress in the areasof communication, gross motor, personal/social, fine motor, and problem solving 96% of families scored at or abovethe median score on the Infant ToddlerHOME Inventory“ I love all the activities and booksyou bring. We have such a greattime doing them and she haslearned so much! ”1041,198FamiliesServedHome VisitsCompletedWeatherization ProgramServes low income households with a goal of working towards lower energy bills, improved efficiency,and ensuring resident’s health and safety.25 SingleFamily Homes9 MobileHomes34 Total Homes Completed 12 Air Conditioning units were replaced 38% homes were for seniors (60 ) 12 Refrigerators were replaced 9 attics were insulated 20% of the households had children 18 years of age 2 mobile homes received roof coating 100% of residents avoided homelessness15
CATCHProvides language and speech screening, evaluation, and therapy for children aged 30 monthsthrough five years. 97% of children receiving speech therapy made appropriate progress on one or more therapeuticgoals after receiving services 16% of children screened for speech and language development were identified with concernsand referred for additional evaluation and therapy 52% of parents followed up on a referral for further speech evaluation 643 children received speech and language screeningsVITAOffers free income tax filing services during tax season January through April at various sites locatedthroughout Manatee County and all year round at our office. 1,007 tax returns prepared, 956 e-filed 12% increase from previous year 30 IRS certified volunteers, 1,355 of combined volunteer hours Five preparation sites 1,332,362 in tax refund dollars brought back into the local economy“ I am so grateful for this help. Amazing that there are kind,generous and skilled people in the world. ”
STEP UP SUNCOAST 2019 ANNUAL REPORTHome Instruction for Parentsof Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)An early intervention program that helps parents become their child's first teacher by creatingexperiences designed to provide success in school. HIPPY is designed for children ages two throughfive-years-old to focus on early learning literacy, math, science, motor, and language skills. 100% growth on the school readiness activities 100% of families completed reading activitieswith their children 88% of (5-year-old) children were evaluatedas "ready" for Kindergarten 100% children advanced to 1st grade2913,432FamiliesServedHome VisitsCompletedHousing 32 Families received mortgage assistance to avoid foreclosure 101 Individuals graduated from the First Time Home Buyer Class, with 14 homes purchased in 2019 20 Families received budgeting and credit counseling, with 5 able to raise their scores over 640Emergency Services 302 Families avoided becoming homeless due to emergency rental or mortgage assistance 73 Families have received emergency utilities assistance17
LIHEAPAssisting families and individuals who spend a high proportion of their household incomeon home energy. 3,102 LIHEAP benefits were awarded to 1,593 families in Manatee and Hardee countiesfor assistance in paying their home energy bills 100% of households who received crisis benefits were reconnected to their home electricservice provider or disconnection of service was prevented 100% of household who received home energy benefits reduced the amount of householdincome that was spent on home energy Five outreach projects at low-income senior housing locations were offered connecting anadditional 325 vulnerable elderly adults to services 650 Honeywell Tower Fans were distributed to qualifying households to reduce energyburden and cool homes with inefficient systems
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40%48%Black therRACE41%Under 50%47%51% – 150%12%151% – 250%INCOMEBased on Federal Poverty Guidelines
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LocationsMain Administrative Office6428 Parkland DriveSarasota, FL 34243Hardee / DeSoto County Office202 North 6th AvenueWauchula, FL 33873Rise and Shine Early Learning Center LocationsParkland6428 Parkland Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243West Bradenton2531 9th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205Morton Clark1707 15th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208Palmetto1315 2nd Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221Pine Village1103 56th Avenue Drive East, Bradenton, FL 34203Visible Men Academy921 63rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203Pride Park6423 9th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203
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Visible Men Academy partnership: In 2019, Step Up Suncoast's Rise and Shine Early Learning programs partnered with Visible Men Academy (VMA), a charter school serving boys grades K-5, to offer an all-boys preschool classroom filled with three- and four-year-olds. We felt this was an
