Annual Report 2016

Annual Report

Reaching Out...

teamwork...3 mission...4 impact...6

teach...8 celebrate…9 tlc...10

train...11 at play...12 funds...14
care...16 give…18 connect...20

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Sierra Nevada Children Services

Board of Directors Executive Staff

Dennis Fournier, Chair Craig Phillips, Executive Director
Ed Scofield, Vice Chair Katie Filimonov, Program Director
Doug Summers, Treasurer Rene Slay, Education Director
Karen DiPillo, Secretary
David Jones, Member 3

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SNCS
enriches
the community
by supporting quality
child care and empowering
families to aspire
to lifelong
success

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Meeting the Needs through the Year...

2,262 individuals

received technical

assistance: child care

referrals, child develop-

ment, licensing,

775 children childcare data
received quality & services

child care through 375 parents
our subsidy were employed or

programs received an education,

Serving affecting 554 families

Nevada &

Sierra Counties

at three office

192 workshops, locations

playgroups and 149 total site visits
trainings held with were conducted at
1,918 participants Childcare Homes to

enhance learning

environments for

$2,418 in educational children

materials purchased for

23 childcare providers

as incentives to attend

CCIP workshops

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853 visits were made to our
three Resource Libraries and
522 educational items were

checked out from our Grass Valley
location.

Conducted Internship Program

to promote careers in child care
and child development, partnered
with Sierra College.

Helped give out 1,027 books

at Kids Corner, partnered with
ten agencies to promote literacy.

Supported jobs for 130 providers Day of the Young Child participants

and their employees by conducting facilitating arts & crafts for children and
trainings, giving referrals & improving outreach in our community.
their quality of child care.
Children’s Community Chest—
Distributed 200 knitted hats by 20 requests received, $1,718 funded
Caps for Kids and gave 30 holiday
gifts to children in need, donated by to help families in need: Rental payments
to prevent eviction, urgent utility assistance
the Retired L.A. Fire Fighters. (water, PG&E, propane), summer and day
camps, counseling services, winter tires,
emergency gas cards and medicine.

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Childcare Provider Workshops in Action

Growing & Learning Program Thank you Briar Patch Co-op
and your giving customers!
This year was our first time offering the
Garden Education Workshops, a series The Garden Education Work-
of five hands-on trainings facilitated by shops were funded through
Cheri Charles of Sprouts Early Learning the CAUSE Program at Briar
Program. Childcare Providers learned Patch Co-op. We are grateful
how to grow gardens in their preschools to the customers who rounded
while implementing cooking, nutrition up their change showing their
and science into their lesson plans. support, with a total of $2,817.
Nine childcare providers
“Children are little scientists they love dirt attended the inspiring work-
worms, seeds and plants.” shops, which indirectly had an
impact on about 80 children in
—Carolyn Tate, Kids Stuff Child Care & Early Learning their childcare facilities.

“We started a compost pile and Layer/
Lasagna Garden. We started growing seeds
and a vegetable garden. I’ve never seen so
many kids eating and loving kale!”

—Katy Fletcher, The Backyard Schoolhouse

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Cheers to Appreciation Evening

With an assortment of catered appetizers, fine wines and music on the
patio, Appreciation Evening was just a small way to show our gratitude to
our supporters. Childcare providers, donors, volunteers and community
partners enjoyed this warm and welcoming event created especially for
them. Great things happen when we partner together!

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Got TLC? The Learning Center

The Learning Center (Play Space & Lending Library) has seen a dramatic
increase in families using the interactive resources. The Lending Library
contains books, videos, developmentally appropriate toys and STEAM
activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math). These resources
assist both parents and child care providers in caring for and educating
children through play, discovery, creativity, language and music.
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Childcare Provider Internship

The Career & Child Development “My internship at SNCS was a
Internship program was a unique very enjoyable and rewarding
opportunity for Sierra College experience. The training work-
students to learn about the shops and one on one attention I
business of family child care received from SNCS mentors and
and learn about early child- staff were invaluable and gave
hood education. Our intern, me the information necessary to
Ann Lotten, received trainings open my childcare. Participating
on how to operate a childcare in the children's playgroups was
program, participated in assess- an absolute joy and something I
ments of children and gained hands- will always treasure. Each week
on experience facilitating our brought new experiences, giving
weekly playgroups. me the opportunity to reflect
and learn. Thank you for this
Ann completed her Early Childhood fantastic opportunity.”
Education degree. Her enthusiasm
and passion for childcare was —Ann Lotten, Infant/Toddler Specialist
evident! After the semester-long and RIE Practicum Student
internship program, Ann agreed to
be the facilitator for the new infant 11
playgroup starting at SNCS. We are
fortunate to collaborate with Ann,
and we are very excited about her
career in childcare.

As you can see, this was a rewarding
endeavor. This program was funded
by donors and a matching grant by
California Department of Education.
Thank you for your support and for
the positive impact it has made.

Tots and Twos Playgroup

Amelia & Corrie (pictured above) PLAY. How kids learn best!

“Amelia blossomed. She Jackie Pascoe, who has been teaching
became more confident and Tots and Twos Playgroup since 2008,
secure. It was wonderful to knows how important play is for
watch that transformation. development. Play is vital—it’s how
Jackie was quick to point children learn language, math, science
out and reinforce positive and social interactions.
behaviors in both adults and
children.” It’s a magical experience to be a part of
a playgroup at SNCS! Each week is filled
—Corrie Silva, grandmother with curiosity, excitement, emotional
connections and cooperative play.
Activities are geared toward their level
of development. Also, each year Tots and
Twos takes a field trip to a local farm.

This playgroup is consistently full with 10
children (ages 18-36 mo.) and there is
always a waiting list.

View pictures and videos of our
playgroups in action on Facebook!

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New Playgroup—GPOPS!

“I continue to be impressed with the Grandparents of Preschoolers (GPOPS)
growth and services SNCS provides. made its grand debut this year!
It is clear you have a dynamic team. This new playgroup designed for
I was especially pleased to see the children 18-36 mo. and their
playgroups expanding and the open caretakers was facilitated by
play/resource area for new parents. Susan Greenwood, a retired
I always thought that was a gap in school teacher. Each week,
our community.” children look forward to arts
and crafts, playdough, dramatic
—Alison Lehman, Assistant County play and social interactions. The
best part is to make new friends!
Executive Officer

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Revenue 3,206,572 96%

Public Support 210,643
30,000
California Department of Education
Nevada County 3,447,214
Foundation Funding

Subtotal

Private

Fundraising 5,605 4%
Donations 4,021 100%
Parent Fees 110,678
Other Income 7,844
128,148
Subtotal
3,575,362
Total Revenue
2,856,465
Expenses 278,366
37,735
Program Services 5,665
Child Care Subsidy Programs
Resource and Referral Programs 3,178,231
Early Educator & Parent Education
Special Programs 359,984
2,268
Supporting Services 90%
Operating and Administration 362,252
Fundraising Costs 10%
3,540,483 100%
Total Expenses
34,879
Change in Net Assets
25,006
Depreciation, disposals & additions to equipment 425,415
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
Net Assets, End of Year 485,300

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Fiscal Year July 1, 2015—June 30, 2016

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Why is Child Care Important?

The average cost of child care is between $9,000- Choosing Quality Child Care
$12,000 per year for full time child care only for one
child (birth to 4 years of age). Low income families "My family moved to the area
need employment and college education, but cannot and needed child care for our
afford the high cost of child care. Our subsidy programs three young children. We heard
help parents achieve their goals while having peace of about SNCS and made an
mind that their children are thriving in quality child care. appointment. They searched
their database of childcare
A child’s brain providers based on our require-
will grow more in ments and saved us tons of time
the first four years and money looking for the right
of life than any child care situation for our
other time! family. Within a week of moving
here, we found a match.”

—Aimee Retzler, Sierra Harvest

SNCS educates and supports
providers in expanding and
improving the quality of child
care, while helping their
business grow and succeed.
SNCS supports families with
child development resources
and assists in choosing quality
child care. All families receive
free child care referrals and
16 links to community resources.

Children’s Community Chest

A funding of last resort... Emergency
Rental
Summer Assistance
Camp & to Prevent
Enrichment Eviction
Activities

Urgent Transportation
Utility Needs to Keep
Assistance Employment
to Prevent
Shut-off Critical
Medical or
Dental Needs

When families encounter hardships, children suffer the most. When no other community
support is available, we can help. Children’s Community Chest, a funding of last resort,
gives a helping hand to families in need and is made possible only by local donations.
We need you! Invest in a child, a family and our community. Make a positive impact today.
100% of your gift will go directly to benefit a child in need.

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Community Chest “Thank you so much for making
Quotes: This happen! I know that Marie was
feeling extremely scared, vulnerable
We appreciate and worried. She found herself ‘stuck.’
your support! Marie has worked so hard to obtain a
place to live and be reunited with her son.
Let’s make next year Marie is so grateful! She had a hard time
an even greater holding back the tears. What a huge
success! blessing this assistance has been!”

—Sarah Eastberg, The Salvation Army

“I want to thank you and SNCS How can I contribute to SNCS?
for the funding to have our car
repaired! The repair shop did an  Volunteer your time
amazing job and we are safely back
on the road. SNCS has been a great  Visit our website and donate at:
support and I feel so blessed to have www.sncs.org via PayPal
you working with our family as I
care for my 3 grandsons!”  Shop locally or online with eScrip.
Always grateful, Register at: www.escrip.com and
contributions will be given to the
—Tera, grandparent non-profit you choose

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Donors & Volunteers

Agilent Technologies Lorelly Sussman 19
Alan K & Cledith M Jennings Foundation Maita Subaru Mazda
Alice Ruth & Richard Mischke Marissa Howell
AmazonSmile Michael & Myra Klinger
Ann Lotten Michaels
Antonio Ayestaran Custom Catering Montoliva
Balloon, Circus & Entertainment Mountain Peoples Wine Distributing, Inc.
Bill Case Nevada County
Blended Metal Saxophones Norm Westmore
Briar Patch Co-op & Customers Patricia Silva
BYOB Patrick & Jennifer Redmond
California Department of Education Peace Lutheran Church
California Teleconnect Fund PG&E Your Cause
Caps for Kids Pilot Peak Winery
Carol V. Melton Pine Tree Quilt Guild of Nevada County
Catherine Ayers Raley's
Center for Non Profit Leadership Randolph Scott & Co.
Child Care Resource Center Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
Craig Phillips Roger & Jean Poff
David Jones Save Mart Supermarkets
David Lobenberg SPD Markets
Dennis Fournier Steve & Sheryl Levy
Dennis Maloney & Catari Lacorazza Susan Wilson
Doug Summers Telestream, LLC
Emily's Catering & Cakes Teresa Toledo
Ed Scofield Terrill & Velma Korell
eScrip Tom & Sandy Hakala
Gary Cline United Way, Capital PCFD
Grandma of Amelia LaBlanc Val Camp
Gretchen & Benedict Barretta Virginia Hamilton
Haley Wolfe Walt Whittlesey
Herbert & Amy Spencer Westamerica Bank
James & Joan Dyer WGL Stein Family Foundation
Janet & Neal Berryman
Jeanne Whitten These accomplishments
Judy & Kerry Bruton are not just ours to celebrate.
Judy Haynes They are YOURS. THANK YOU!
Karen & Hank DiPillo
Kelly Hoxsie
LAFD-GV Branch Retired
Leo & Gayle Granucci

Making a difference since 1978

SNCS is a community-based, non-profit
child care resource and referral agency
that serves families, early childhood
professionals and the community

Serving Nevada and Grass Valley
Sierra Counties at the
following locations: 420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Loyalton 530.272.8866
Fax 530.272.1354
701 Main Street, Suite 1
Mailing: P.O. Box 1139 Truckee
Loyalton, CA 96118
530.993.1288 10075 Levon Avenue, Suite 201A
Truckee, CA 96161
Let’s Get Social! Mailing: P.O. Box 3239
Truckee, CA 96160
530.587.5960

[email protected]
www.sncs.org