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bwdh annual report--2017-2018--pjs--02-05-2019

bwdh annual report--2017-2018--pjs--02-05-2019

Ann2ua0l 1R7eport

“ ”Making Every House a Home

FROM THE ABOUT US
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & OUR SERVICES

The American Poet Mattie Stepanek said, “Unity is About US
strength…. Where there is teamwork and collaboration,
wonderful things can be achieved. Incorporated in 1976 as a private, not-
All that said, collaboration can be for-profit organization, Blue Water
messy. Getting people to work together Developmental Housing, Inc. (BWDH)
as a team takes practice and time. It provides comprehensive residential
takes commitment to a common cause services for people with disabilities. With the
and values. Perhaps most of all it takes addition in 1983 of a community support
discipline. In a nutshell it takes work. program, the organization is able to provide
Blue Water Developmental Housing a variety of services to those served.
knows that collaboration is one of the
keys to being a successful organization. our services
Someone once said, “If you want to go
fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go The Residential Program offers
together.” We have gone far because community living alternatives in the family-
we believe in partnerships at every Kathleen like settings of its homes. All of the homes
level: Partnerships with our funding Swantek operated by BWDH are licensed by the
State of Michigan and administer an array
sources; with other providers; with the of social, medical and health services.
community; and perhaps, most importantly, with the
people we serve and their families. The Community-Based Program offers
As a result of the partnerships we have established, support services for those with disabilities
BWDH has advocated at the state level for increasing who reside independently or with their
the pay of direct care support workers; received families in the community.
certification by CARF, an international accrediting
organization; participated in the 10th annual Community Staff also assist in finding affordable
Resource Fair in St Clair County; sought and found housing for those served.
solutions to issues challenging non-profit providers at
the county and state levels, which has resulted in our
organization being able to provide better services.
Currently, the mental health system is experiencing an
evolution that will impact the way services will be funded
and supported now and in the years, to come. The
Section 298 initiative, a legislative directive, is piloting a
plan to join the public mental health system with private
health care plans and will monitor the results over the
next two to three years. It is crucial that this initiative
involve participation, feedback and engagement from
everyone touched by our mental health service system.
We look forward to continuing our existing
partnerships and making new ones because we would
rather go together than go alone.

QUALITY OF OUR STAFF: “EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR”

Blue Water Developmental Home and has been named
Housing, Inc. has named “Employee of the Year--
Ashely Cureton “Employee Residential.”
of the Year.”
Cureton has been employed
Cureton is a Residential by BWDH since March 2017.
Technician I at Oakleaf
Ashley Cureton

BUILDING
COMMUNITY
RELATIONSHIPS

WHO WE SERVE & WHAT THEY SAY HEALTHY FOOD,
HEALTHY PEOPLE
Blue Water Developmental Housing, Inc. supports 178 unduplicated individuals. There
were two new admissions in 2017, for a total number of individuals served being 178. Most adults, at some point in
Every year, Blue Water Developmental Housing, Inc. conducts a survey of those time, experience frustration in
served and their family members and guardians. Results of the 2017 survey included their attempt to maintain a healthy
the following: weight.

Parent/Guardian Survey Results 2017: People supported are no different
l A full 100 percent of both parents and guardians of the individuals served by and many who provide meal
assistance for people supported
BWDH, Inc. believe that their loved ones feel safe and comfortable with BWDH often struggled to figure out a way
employees. Comments from parents/guardians of individuals receiving services to resolve those issues.
included:
“Everyone is WONDERFUL!” People supported at properties
“Loves being at Oakleaf.” owned or managed by Blue Water
Developmental Housing, Inc. are
l 100 percent of both parents and guardians of the individuals BWDH supports eating more healthfully and are
living more fulfilling lives after,
believe they are treated with dignity and respect. Comments from parents/ in 2017, BWDH implemented a
guardians of individuals receiving services included: healthy eating plan called My25.
“Staff is always welcoming.”
“They give my son dignity and respect and he is better because of it.” BWDH contracted with My25 in
order to assess the dietary needs
l 100 percent of both parents and guardians of the individuals BWDH supports are of individuals living in BWDH
locations. My25 developed a menu
satisfied with the services provided by BWDH. Comments from parents/guardians for each location that has resulted
of individuals receiving services included: in weight loss, reduction of Body
“My son is happy and content and so am I.” Mass Index (BMI), healthier more
“BWDH are the best!” balanced meals, and easier meal
“The staff are wonderful! Very supportive and well trained employees!” prep for staff. The food choices
of people supported is also taken
Individuals Supported Survey Results 2017: into consideration and worked into
l 98 percent of individuals supported believe BWDH adequately provides each individual’s meal and menu
plan.
services as identified in my plan of service.
“Using the My25 healthy eating
l 97 percent of individuals supported feel they are treated with dignity and plan has helped many of the
people supported by BWDH
respect. move into or move toward a
healthy weight range or a healthy
l 95 percent of individuals supported feel that their rights are respected. BMI, which in turn has improved
their overall health,” said BWDH
A full copy of the report is on file at the corporate offices of Blue Water Developmental Executive Director Kathleen
Housing, Inc. or at www.bwdh.org. Swantek. “We have been able to
achieve this goal while staying in
budget while also accommodating
the food preferences of people
supported. It’s been a win-win.”

The My25 plan was designed in
collaboration with professionals
from Northwestern University’s
Feinberg School of Medicine.

2017
FINANCIALS

EXPENSES Board of Directors
Kathrine Jackson-Drewek
$824,403 $3,750,673 President
$2,674,257 Kristine Edie
Vice-President
Residential Services:................................$3,750,673 Nora Arnold
Community Based Services:.....................2,674,257 Secretary
Administration:..............................................824,403 Rebecca Caldwell
Total:.........................................................$7,249,333 Treasurer
Bonnie Barrett
REVENUE $6,087,648 Bonnie Bracken
David Little
$476,781
$50,810 Editor
$216,748 Kathy Swantek
$507,792 Executive Director
Blue Water Developmental
Community Mental Health Board:...........$6,087,648 Housing, Inc.
Supplemental Security Income:...................507,792 Writer & Designer
Department of Human Services:..................476,781 Patti Samar
Blue Water Area Transportation:.....................50,810 The Write Company
Other:.............................................................216,748 www.TheWriteCompany.net
Total:.........................................................$7,339,779 Annual Report published by:
Blue Water Developmental
Housing, Inc.
Coventry Court
1600 Gratiot Blvd., Suite 1
Marysville, MI 48040
Phone: 810.388.1200

www.BWDH.org


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