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Serving At-Risk Kids & Families since 1967

Circle C Youth & Family Services


Annual Report
2013-2014

Baby steps, vision and hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Are you hopeful?
What are you hoping for?
Better days...health...maybe wealth?
Our hopes usually depend on our current condition.

Our mission
To insure that children
entrusted to our care
experience loving and caring
relationships which foster
personal growth and positive
values. To be a leader in
providing a continuum of
quality services devoted to
meeting the needs of
children and families in
our community.

If things are going pretty well, many of us can look ahead and find
something extra that we can look forward to - maybe some time
for ourselves, an evening with friends, a vacation, or better job.
But if things are tough at the moment, our hopes probably focus
more on relief from the situation were in... just getting back to
normal.
For most of the kids and young adults in our care, its hard to
voice hope. All have gone through incredibly hard situations, and
have low or no expectations about what lies ahead. Many feel
more entitled to being hopeLESS.
As psychologist Abraham Maslow pointed out, basic needs have
to be met before anyone can give much thought or energy to
higher hopes and personal growth. When were hungry and cold,
we crave food and warmth before a book or music lessons.
So, in order to provide hope for those in our care, our first job is
to meet kids where they are, and to do everything we can to meet
their basic needs. Then, when the trust is there, to help them to
take those first powerful steps toward a goal. Hey, the journey of
a thousand miles... you know.
What gives us hope? Progress... baby steps... changes we see that
convince us that things can be better for us. Every day were doing
things to help those in our care to be more hopeful. Thanks to
everyone who has joined us in that effort!

Richard T. Knouff, L.S.W.


Executive Director

Edmond J. Shea
Board President

The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live
inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof. ~ Barbara Kingsolver

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Financial Statement
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014

Expenses

Revenues
Child Care Fees
Donations
Special Events
Private Grants
Public Grants
Other
Total

$1,827,480
9,206
63,743
46,642
122,770
13,325
$2,122,524

Group Home Programs


Foster Care Program
RU Ready? Program
RU Connected?Program
Fund Raising Costs
Administrative Costs
Total

$1,141,813
131,356
232,705
96,531
98,406
324,295
$2,025,106

Change in Net Assets $97,418


Audited Financial statements are available for review at the admnistrative office.

Program Overview
Average Length of Stay (in days)

Kids Served by Program (222)


Foster Care
19 (8%)
Transition
101 (46%)

119

Carrick

Oasis
47 (21%)

Euclid

Euclid
14 (6%)

Oasis
Fostercare

Carrick
41 (19%)

Race (%)

538

Transition

256
77
165

Age (%)

Gender (%)
Group Home

Males........ 54
Females.... 46

Foster Care

Males........ 47
Females.... 53

Transition

Males........ 27
Females.... 74

Group Home

African Am......... 69
Caucasian........... 27
Multi-Racial.......... 4

Group Home 0 - 12......... 0



13 - 18....... 99

19 - 21......... 1

Foster Care

African Am......... 74
Caucasian........... 16
Multi-Racial........ 10

Foster Care

0 - 12....... 69
13 - 18....... 26
19 - 21......... 5

Transition

African Am......... 75
Caucasian........... 26
Multi-Racial.......... 0

Transition

0 - 12......... 0
13 - 18....... 75
19 - 21....... 26

Referred By (%)

Placed From (%)

Discharged To (%)

Allegheny Co. CYF ...................... 96


Allegheny Co. Probation .............. 4
Dual Placement 0

Group Home........................3
Foster Care..........................3
Home (Parent)...................82
Home (Relative)...................5
Residential...........................7
Independent Living..............0

Home..................................39
Indep. Living.......................14
Shelter................................21
Detention.............................0
Foster/Residential................7
Hospital/AWOL...................19

Your ordinary acts of love and hope point to the extraordinary promise that every human life
is of inestimable value. ~ Desmond Tutu

Programs & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

roup Homes. During 2013-2014, Circle Cs residential group home programs included the Carrick House

designed for younger adolescent boys (ages 14-16) with a variety of emotional, social and developmental issues;
the Patak House, which focuses on the needs of higher risk young men (ages 15-18) who are less likely to return home;
the Oasis House, which offers treatment and life skills development to young women (ages 15-18), and the Euclid SemiIndependent Living Program, which provides life skills development to young men (ages 16-18). All of the programs
emphasize the development of life skills, and assist our residents to acquire the tools they will need for a successful
transition to adulthood. Goals are set with consideration for both age and abilities. Assignments are designed to help kids
master tasks that will enable them to function with more independence, and gain an improved sense of self-worth.

Treatment Services. Most children who come into our care have a number of unaddressed needs. Circle Cs treatment
team assures that each childs needs are assessed as quickly as possible. On-site case managers work with program
coordinators and direct care staff to develop individualized treatment plans, and meet weekly to review progress. Case
managers also work to restore family connections, even for those children who are unable to return home. The medical
coordinator also works to arrange, facilitate and monitor hundreds of appointments to doctors, dentists, optometrists,
therapists, and other specialists each year.

Education Services. Circle Cs education services encompass a range of programs intended to maximize our students

opportunity and motivation before, during, and after school. Youth usually attend public schools; and within district limits,
we strive to get the most appropriate and favorable setting for each child. All of our programs promote
education and post-secondary training as the path to self sufficiency and self determination.
With good communication systems, we are able to guide and actively parent our youth.
Our residents have a designated study hour, and a tutoring program which provides
remediation and skill building in math and reading. Our Title I Summer School
Program also offers invaluable enrichment and credit recovery. The education
coordinator also spends time researching and networking education and
vocational opportunities, taking juniors and seniors on visits to local
college campuses, and career training programs so that they can visualize
themselves walking those hallways and campus pathways.

ransition Services. Two transition support programs are

available for young adults ages 16 to 21 who are currently in foster


care or who have aged-out of the child welfare system. The goal of both
programs is to help them make a successful transition to adulthood.

The RU Ready? Program helps to bridge the gap to adulthood. Staff

provide non-residential supportive services, education assistance and life


skills instruction to 16-18 year olds in foster care, and to 18-21 year olds who
have aged out of the child welfare system. Teens participate in two to three group
activities monthly, in addition to one-on-one time with staff who help them acquire
skills and learn resources they need immediately, and that will be useful for the rest of their
lives. Staff work hard to build lasting relationships with the youth. Even after they have aged out
of the program, many maintain relationships with staff. Their hard work and dedication is evident in the program
participation.

The R U Connected? Program engages transition aged young adults and introduces them to valuable resources in

Allegheny County. Former and current foster youth work in a street team format to distribute information and resources.
Team members are able to share their personal experiences, and offer opportunities to socialize in a fun atmosphere. They

There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation
of something tomorrow. ~ Orison Swett Marden

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also participate in community service projects and entrepenual experiences; and make site visits to expand their knowledge
of available resources. All participants receive a flash drive filled with resource and life skills information.

esignated Family Program. Through the Designated Family Program, Circle C brings together a

network of dedicated care givers who are able to provide the intimate setting that only a family can offer. Our
foster parents are often willing to open their homes at a moments noticefor both short and long-term care. Our foster
families continue to welcome new adolescent placements. Several foster children have been adopted and several have
reached the age of 18. Our families emphasize the development of life skills and knowledge of local resources to help
their kids make successful transitions to life beyond the support of the child welfare system - which is essential for longterm success.

upport from the Community. During the 2013-14 fiscal year, Circle C received grants from The Robert

and Mary Weisbrod Foundation, the Clapp Charitable & Educational Trust, William and Susan McLaughlin Foundation,
Matthews C&E Trust, Marc A. Somberg Memorial Fund, the Highmark Community Affairs Department, the Westinghouse
Charitable Giving Program, the Portiuncula Foundation, and the PNC Charitable Trusts. These grants provided residential
program support, renovations for residential programs, and support for special needs. We are also very grateful to the many
individuals, local companies, and groups who provide vital support for Circle Cs 2014 fundraising events and campaigns:

Pitts-burrrrgh Drowned Hog Swim. Thanks to a stubborn Polar Vortex, the Mon was a frozen
river, and the Drowned Hogs took to riverside kiddie pools for their annual plunge on
Ground Hogs day at Riverfront Park. Everyone was invited to the Hog Thaw Jam
afterwards for warm food, drinks and music. Fun-loving sponsors included:
Gallagher Home Health Services, Carnegie Collier Rotary Club, First National
Bank of PA, Hoffman Kane Distributors, Northwest Savings Bank, and
Shields and Boris Law.

Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. Many thanks to the

walkers who helped raise funds for Circle C programs during our
seventh year of participating in the walk. Highmarks generosity in
organizing the event means that 100% of the proceeds go to the
participating nonprofits.

Annual Help Kids Lose the Blues! With major support from

Koppers, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the Pitt School of Social
Work, our annual music benefit was a huge success! Billy the Kid and the
Regulators supplied great entertainment to a packed house at the Pittsburgh
Federation of Teachers Building on the South Side; and guests were thrilled with
the addition of Chef Claudio Masci. Other sponsors included, UPMC Health Plan,
Carnegie Collier Rotary Club, KDL Freight Management, UPMC Health Plan, and WYEP
91.3 FM.

Holiday Hopes & Dreams. The holiday project is our longest standing development campaign, and ensures
that our kids have a memorable and loving holiday experience. Youth and staff also enjoyed an agency banquet and
smaller group home celebrations thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals. Ten churches and 15
employee and membership groups joined in donating over 900 gifts for the kids in Circle Cs care. This year, an unexpected
offer from American Eagle Outfitters made it possible for approximately 25 Circle C youth to do some holiday shopping at
American Eagle headquarters with member of the Pittsburgh Steelers!
Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into
reality. ~ Jonas Salk

Thank You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
... to all of our donors who supported our mission to serve children and families in Western Pennsylvania from July 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2014. If we have missed you, let us know by calling 412.937.1650 x224. Please be assured that your generosity is very much
appreciated! Circle C subscribes to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Donor Bill of Rights.

Businesses
4Moms
Advanced Auto Parts
Agile Business Systems
Alexions Bar & Grill
Alligator Records
Alternative Living Solutions
American Eagle Outfitters
AmpD Group
Automated Solutions
Babb, Inc.
Bahama Breeze
Big Burrito Restaurant Group
Blind Raccoon Records
Bohem Bistro and Bar
Bricolage Production Company
BYS Yoga
Capone and Associates
Carmellas Plates & Pints
Carnegie Coffee Company
Caruso Hair & Esthetics
Chilis Restaurant - West Mifflin
Claudios Pizzeria & Ristorante
Climatech
Coffee Tree Roasters
ComDoc
Courtyard by Marriott
Settlers Ridge
Courtyard Pittsburgh Shadyside
Credit Management Company
Dairy Queen-Noblestown Road
Double Tree Pittsburgh
International
Duquesne Light Company
Eggs-R-Us
Embassy Suites Pittsburgh
Evolve Wellness Center
Extrel CMS, LLC
Fat Heads
Firehouse Subs
First National Bank
Flynns Tire & Auto Service
Frick Art & Historical Center
Gallagher Home Health Services
Greentree Rotary Club
Health and Harmony Massage
Highmark BC/BS
Highmark Community Affairs
Hilton Garden Inn
Hoffman Kane Distributors
Holzer Jesko Quality Exteriors
Houlihans

HRP Group, Inc


Italian Bread Place
J & L Travel
J. J. Land Company
John C. R. Kelly Realty, Inc.
Journeys of Life
Kapusta Financial Group
Keystone Dedicated Logistics
Keystone Training & Consulting
Koppers Inc.
Lane Construction
LaundryLand Route, Inc.
Le Mont Pittsburgh
Liotus Collision Center
Lower Cape Canvas & Sail
Lowes
Marketing Support Network
Marriott Pittsburgh City Center
Matthews International
Mendoza Express
Mileys Truck Rental
Mineos Pizza Green Tree
Morning Glory Inn
Murin & Murn
National Polymers
Northwest Savings Bank
Noss Enterprises, Inc.
Olive Garden
Omni William Penn Hotel
Palermo/Kissinger & Associates
Patrick Pub & Grille
PenTrust Real Estate
Advisory Services
Peters Place
Pipers Pub
Pittsburgh Improve
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Winery
Priority Equipment Rental
Puhlman Flower Shop
Red Cap Cleaners
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Rileys Pour House
Rosebud Mining
Rothman Gordon, P.C.
Ryan Automotive, Inc.
Salon Bella Mia
Sammys Pizzeria
Scoglios Greentree
Shields & Boris
Someone Elses Bar
Starbucks-Greentree

Starbucks-Southside
Stephen Szabo Salon
T. A. Ward Constructors, Inc.
Tech Soup Microsoft Fulfillment
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.
The Hillman Company
The Mall at Robinson
The Murus Company
The Priory Hotel
The Scarehouse
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Tip to Toe Day Spa
Tonas Graphics
Ugly Dog Saloon
UPMC Health Plan
Waldron Wealth Management, LP
WesBanco Bank, Inc
Westinghouse Electric Co.
Wiggys Restaurant
WordWrite Communications, LLC
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh
Wyndham Pittsburgh
University Center
Youngstown Country Club

Non-Profit
Allens Haunted Hayrides
AmeriNet
Andy Warhol Museum
Attack Theater
Bethel St. Clair Rotary
Carnegie Collier Rotary Club
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Carnegie Science Center
Castaway Project
Heinz History Center
Little Lake Dinner Theatre
Oncology Nursing Society
Phipps Conservatory
and Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Pittsburgh City Theatre
Pittsburgh CLO
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pitt School of Social Work
The National Aviary
Tickets for Kids
Venture Outdoors, Inc.
WYEP - 91.3FM

Foundations
Clapp Charitable and
Educational Trust
Estelle S. Campbell
Charitable Foundation
Marc A. Somberg Memorial Fund
Matthews Educational &
Charitable Trust
Pittsburgh Foundation
PNC Charitable Trust
Portiuncula Foundation
Robert & Mary Weisbrod
Foundation
Howard H. Morgan Living Trust
W.I. Patterson Charitable Fund
William B. McLaughlin
Charitable Trust

Special Groups
American Eagle Employees
Communication Workers of
America Local #13550
Drowned Hogs - Pittsburgh
Duquesne University Volunteers
Fed Ex Employees
NAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter
WPAHS Patient Financial Services

Churches
Baldwin United Methodist hurch
Chartiers Valley United
Presbyterian Church
Church of the Assumption
Community Presbyterian Church
of Ben Avon
Covenant-Community
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian Church
St. Germaines Parish
St. John Capistran Catholic Church
St. Louise de Marillac Parish

Individuals
Romayne Abbott
Donald Adair
Diane and Heidie Anderson
Erin Anderson
Peter Andino
Karen Ashby

Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in
life do not last. The spring rains will come again. ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

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Dave Babich
Carol and Pat Baird
Janet Barlett
Bruce Barnes
Linda Barnicott
Gregg Batko
Eric Belson
Gertrude Berger
Paul Bernthal
Daniel Berry
George and Regina Bich
Al Bollinger
Carol Bonner
Mar Brekovsky
Susan and Bill Brennan
Mark and Vicky Brilmyer
Amy Brocato
John Brooks
Jonathan Budd
Denise and John Bukovac
Helen Cahalane
Kim Campbell
Lindsay Campbell
Elaine Carfagna
Leo Castagnari
Leaette and Greg Cavaliere
Barbara Cebula
Megan Chicone
Alyssa Cholodofsky
Yue Chu
Lisa Ciotola
James Ciotti
Diane Clawson
Abby Concino
John and Cindy Concino
Ashley Corey
Ken and Dawn Cummings
Terrence Cummings
Jeanine DeBor
Regina and Wayne
Desbrow
Michael DiChiazza
Gerry Dinnen
Harvette Dixon
Jamie Dixon
Kay Downey-Clarke
Pat Doyne
Julie Dunay
Kit Durrett
Audrey and Jay
Dziewatkozki
Matt Edgar
Beverly Engle
Walter and Kathryn Enick
Beth Evron
Robert and Penny Falck
Alisa Faulk
Marilyn Fenati

Linda Fisher
Kristin Flory
Ray and Maureen Ford
Ruth Ann Forsyth
William Furedy
Robyn Gallimore-Jones
Ted Garty
Hollie and Mike Geitner
Carrie Getchell
Gordon Giffin
Jerry Gilbert
Barbara Ginsburg
Amber Glowark
Kelly Good
Judd and Gretchen Gordon
Cheryl and Gene Gorski
Miriam Gould
Susan Grayson
Bob and Ruth Greer
Savannah and Zachary
Griffin
Karen Guiducci
Manjri Gupta
Kathleen Hale
Rebecca Hall
Thomas Halley
Bob/Tricia Hammel
Hally Hanawalt
Carl & Jackie Hanchak
R. Scott Hanes
Matt Harnett
Louann Harris
Autumn Harris
Brian and Elaine Haughin
Betty Haughin
Donna Heinrich
Cindy and Donald Henrich
Beth Henry
Curtis Henry III
John Hensler
Roy Herzbach
Mike Hindt
Melissa Hodge
Jim Hois
Craig Holland
Barry Holland
Heidi Holler
Sharon Holly
Hal Homler
Winifred Hooker
Steve Hornyak
Michael and Laura Howell
Don Huber
Jeff Hupp
June Isaly
Nancy Jae
Meghan Jarpe
James Jenets

Patty John
Scott Jones
Aaron Jones
Wayne Jones
Nancy Jones
Rebecca Julian
Mary and Ted
Kaczorowski
Scott Kallick
Harvey Kallick
Kevin Kaminski
Diane Karcz
Betty Karleski
Robert Kaufman
Bernadette Kazmarski
Sandy Keicher
Patricia Ann Keller
Connie Kennedy
Anne Kiec
Anna Marie Kijanka
Ed and Joann Kilpela
Diane Kinger
Richard T. Knouff
Michelle and Bruce
Kreutzer
Erin Kudrec
Teresa Kuehl
David Lackner
Elizabeth Lannarino
Mindy Lascheid Lewis
Lauren Lavrinc
Shirley/Mike Lazor
Sarah Leech
Joanne Letcher
Murray Levin
Lee Lewis
Martin Libertini
Russell and Shelby
Livingston
Ronald Livingston
Bruce Longnecker
Anna Longo
Robert Luczak
Pamela Ludin
Mike Luther
Jovanna Magersuppe
Patricia Mahofski
Gabrielle Marshall
Bill Maston
William Matson
Stephen Maxin
Michelle McCully
Sean McDowell
Pat McDowell
Ronald McKeever
Susan McMahon
Nancy McMillan
Glen McNally

Joe Meliton
Rich Meyer
Doug Meyer
Christopher Meyer
Sue Milewski
Cecilia Miller
Nathan/Sarah Miller
Eileen Misselwitz
David Mitchell
Stacy Moffatt
Diane Moore
Kevin Morley
Kara Mostowy
Nancy Mueller
Madonna Mullin
Elizabeth Mulvaney
Mari/Patrick Murphy
Michael Natelson
Joan Naumann
Keith Nazak
Frank Nelson
Andrew Newman
Tom Niederberger
Nancy Niemczyk
Sybil Nudo
Leslie OBrien
Buck Okorn
Nicholas Olsavsky
Natalia Onufrey
Mary Packer
Rachael Pagone
Doreen Pappas
Mary Patterson
Dave Paulina
Mike Payne
Bill Peduto
Marcie Petkovich
James Petraglia
Gina and David Pferdehirt
Laurel Phillips
Patrick Pierce
Anthony Pirollo
John Pitrone
Sheila Plassmeyer
Scott Plympton
Mary Polansky
Mary Popeck
Adrian Posteraro
Kyle Prawdzik
Janet Radziewicz
Barbara Ramsey
Cathy Reed
Ron/Joan Reede
Brad Regner
Keith Reichley
Mike and Jeanne Rieber
Tina Robare
Holly Robinson

Michelle Rohm
Thomas Schaffnit
Frank and Sally Sabino
Gina and Joe Sacriponte
Joe Saltmar
Joyce Sandberg
Chester Sanderson
Bernie Schlifke
Susan Schmidt
Jim/Carol Schwarz
Chris Sciarretti
Paul Scipione
Donna Sedon
Tim and Tina Senrud
Ed Shea
Candace Shicks
Neal Shipley
Bob Shure
Alice Skirda
H. Melvin and Eloise Smith
Nate Smith
Sari Smith
Allen Smith
Bob and Bobbi Snyder
Martin Sobieralski
Audrey Sohier
Charlie Speelman
Debbie Spotts
Chuck Sprouse
Pete Srinivasan
Richard Starz
Merry and Abbey Steele
Kemberly Stevenson
Louise Sussman
Jean Swanson
John Swidorsky
Andrew Tarnik
David Thomas
Mark Titi
Dianne Unghajer
Jessie Van Swearingen
Theresa Vangenewitt
Tammy Ventura
Judy Vieceli
Cynthia Volpe
Judith Waclawski
Jamie Watson
Pete Weaver
Jeffrey Weisband
Andre Weisbrod
Wendy Wentroble
Peggy Westbrook
RD and Donna Wilkes
Ken Wills
Daniel Wise
Fran Wisniewski
Karen Zoller

All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them. ~ Magic Johnson

Board of Directors

Licenses

PA Department of Public Welfare


PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations

Ed Shea, Board President


Vice President, Babb, Inc.
Helen Cahalane, Ph. D., Board Vice President
Faculty, Pitt School of Social Work
Scott Kallick - Board Secretary
President, Continental Laundry Systems
Hollie Geitner, Member
Vice President, Wordwrite Communications, LLC
Michael OToole, Member
Vice President, Comdoc

Administration















Richard T. Knouff, LSW, MSW


CEO/Executive Director
Jeanne Rieber, LSW, MSW
Director of Treatment Services
Caroline Getchell, MA
Director of Placement Services
Kem Stevenson, MSW
Director of Transition Services
Scott M. Jones, M.Ed.
Director of Development
Robert Luczak, M.Div.
Director of Management Information Services
Barbara Ginsburg, MA
Resource Development Manager
Pam Ludin, CMA
Controller

Affiliations





The Outcomes Collaborative


PA Neglected and Delingquent Advisory Committee
PA Council of Children, Youth and Family Services
Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
South Side Chamber of Commerce

Approved Social Work Internship Site For:





University of Pittsburgh
Carlow University
Seton Hill University
Slippery Rock University

Contact Information
2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412.937.1605
Fax 412.937.1236
Website: www.circlec.net
Email: info@circlec.net

The official registration and financial information of Circle C Youth and


Family Services may be obtained from the PA Department of State by
calling toll-free within Pennsylvania 800-732-0999. Registration does not
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