FLORENCE CRITTENTON PROGRAMS OF SC Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2014

“Healthy Babies…Responsible Mothers” Vision and Mission Vision Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina values the right of every pregnant young woman to obtain the education, skills, and support needed to have a healthy start in life – for both herself and her child. Mission The mission of Florence Crittenton Programs of SC is to provide young pregnant and parenting women comprehensive services to help them become self-sufficient and responsible mothers. “Healthy Babies…Responsible Mothers”

Healthy Babies, Responsible Mothers

SERVICES PROVIDED Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina (FCP) serves at-risk, low-income pregnant girls and young women, one of the most vulnerable populations in South Carolina.    For 116 years, we have provided a safe haven, medical care, counseling, education and social support services to pregnant girls and young women so that they may deliver healthy babies and grow into independent, successful young adults. With our help, each young mother gains a sense of accomplishment and empowerment, and we all benefit as she becomes a self-sufficient, responsible parent and member of the community.  Most importantly, the children of these mothers are given a chance to grow up healthy, nurtured, and ready to learn.   Our Residential Program provides comprehensive services for pregnant girls and young women who struggle with a myriad of challenges and have a wide variety of risk factors, in addition to being pregnant. Services include residential care, academic education, group and individual counseling, medical care, and social support.  Our Family Development Program provides comprehensive home-based support services for up to two years to at-risk, low-income single parents with children ages five and under who live in the Tri-County area of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.  :

Agency Leadership Board Members Ms. Philippa Ward, President Mrs. Elizabeth Saal, Vice- President Ms. Tracey Turner, Secretary Mrs. Heather Koepenick, Treasurer Mr. Will Beecher Mr. Jason Locklair Ms. Vicki Brassfield Ms. Erica Moore Mrs. Carol Czarnik Mrs. Ginny Nardozzi Dr. Kathleen Domm Ms. Ashley Tice Ms. Melissa Fried Mr. Shawn Willis Mr. Bill Honeycutt

Agency Leadership Management Team Lisa Van Bergen, LPC, Executive Director Cordell Banks, LPC, Program Director, Family Development Program Hayley Kogler, Program Director, Residential Program Michele Ehlers, RN, Medical Services Coordinator

Progress Pending: South Carolina Teen Birth Trends Over the last decade, there have been substantial declines in teen birth rates in both South Carolina and across the nation. South Carolina’s teen birth rate remains much higher than the nation’s. In 2012, the South Carolina teen birth rate was 36.5 births per 1,000 females, a 47% decrease from 2002 and also the lowest rate ever recorded in the state. Although remarkable progress has been made in reducing teen birth rates, there is still tremendous room for improvement and only time will tell if recent declines will be sustained.

South Carolina Data Average age of first sexual intercourse is 13.7 years 15 teens give birth every day 55 teens gave birth in 2013 26% of teens who gave birth in 2012 were already teen parents 57% of high school students are sexually active 42% did not use a condom at last sexual intercourse S.C. teens report much higher rates of first sexual intercourse before 13 and ever having sex with 4 or more partners than national data

SC Costs from Teen Pregnancy $ Spent on Teen Pregnancy $180 Million Children in Poverty 21% High School Dropout 25% Inadequate Social Support 22% Low Birth Weight 10% Single Parent Households 11% Uninsured Adults 18%

Strengthening Families

OUTCOMES FY2014 RESIDENTIAL FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 95% of our clients delivered healthy birth weight babies. 89% of children were demonstrating age- appropriate behaviors. 57% of our clients improved their academic performance. 80% of children had up- to-date immunizations 100% had a medical home. 97% of our clients improved employment readiness skills. 72% improved parenting skills 93% of our clients improved parenting skills 69% of clients leaving the program moved to permanent housing. 47% of mothers over 18 were employed.

FY14 Outcome Chart

Spring reunion

Events: Wine, Women & Shoes Oyster Roast Bowling Tournament

Financial Overview Clean audit Total expenses: $1,062,088 Total revenue: $1,066,718 Admin/Fundraising Rate: 12.7% Funding sources: Government grants and contracts: 40% Private grants/Foundations: 30% Contributions/Events: 30%

A bright future for All!