2019 Annual Report

BETTERTOGETHER

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Throughout our 76-year history, we have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of children coming into our care. We have redesigned our campuses with the mindset of serving children holistically. In 1943, our first home on Avenue A provided a warm

bed, three meals a day and a roof over a homeless boy’s head. From 1953-1983, our second campus was rooted in agriculture, vocational and educational training. From 1983 to now, our campus modality includes family-centered care, Trust-Based Relational Interventions, (TBRI), therapeutic, educational, recreational, spiritual and vocational supports. Each child is an individual and is treated as one. At Boysville, providing a safe, family environment is our priority.

We are deep in the mix of new changes with the foster care system in our region. In February of 2019, Boysville partnered with Family Tapestry to implement Community Base Care. Community Base Care is an attempt to weave the Community together to transform the foster care experience for children and families. It is my desire that as we collaborate and work together, our collective impact will lead to a healthier community and less children in care. Although there has been paradigm shift to our foster care system, Boysville has remain focused and committed to serving children in need. Boysville, always a leader in family-centered care, continues to provide a home to children on our campus. In our On Campus Family Care program, our children focus on school and life skills including finances, budgeting, working and being kind to each other. We continue to recruit and train qualified families wanting to open their home to children in need for our Foster Care program. Our Supervised Independent Program continues to grow and provide opportunities to youth aging out of care. Our SPARK program provides parents and caregivers the tools to be better parents.

Boysville is on the cusp of change and with change comes evolution. Our board of director’s strategic vision remains focused on caring for children who need us the most and how to continue our mission effectively and efficiently.

Our 2020 vision remains bright as we continue to give children hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support of Boysville.

Paula Tucker, LMSW Nicholas Valenti, CFP®, CLU® CEO Board Present 2019

CEO &PRESIDENT’S LETTER

“Boysville is on the cusp of change and

with change comes evolution”.

2019

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YEAR IN REVIEWMARCH

News so good we saw double! The Richmond Family Foundation challenged Boysville to raise $100,000 with a $100,000 match. With help from The Carl C. Anderson and Marie Jo Anderson Foundation and our amazing community friends, we met the match and exceeded it.

NOVEMBER

We gave thanks together at our annual Jack and Jerry Ridgeway Thanksgiving Dinner. Jack Ridgeway was an ardent supporter of Boysville and each year he would give every child $5. An anonymous donor continues Mr. Ridgeway’s legacy and makes sure that each child gets $10 at the dinner. We are so grateful to Scooterz BBQ and Robyn Czarnek who brings the community together to make this dinner extra special.

SUMMER

Our children never got the summer time blues. With various camps and activities, we stayed busy all summer long. Our younger children learned about survival skills at Camp Wildbeast. Our older youth attended Camp Independence and learned about career opportunities from Zachry, Valero and Visit San Antonio. Several of our children were able to attend TBARM Camp and other specialty camps.

AUGUST

Round up and Giddy Up! We dusted off our boots and kicked up our heels for our annual fundraiser. With the help of Chuck Cureau and Dan Kruse, we raised over $350,000.

APRIL

We get by with a little help from our Spurs friends. The San Antonio Spurs, Silver and Back Give Back and Ashley Furniture helped with a much-needed renovation to our Therapeutic Cottage. With new paint and floors, Ashley Furniture brought in brand new furniture for all three rooms and our waiting area. Jakob Poeltl, Spurs Center (and number one draft choice in 2016) came out to debut the cottage and then played a little one on one with the children.

DECEMBER

Tis the season to Give Hope for a Better tomorrow. We are truly blessed with the support given to us during the month of December. Our many angels helped fulfill Christmas wish lists and stocking lists.

JANUARY

We welcomed in our new President, Nicholas Valenti, and the members of our Board of Directors for a great year.

MAY

Oh the Places You Will Go! We celebrated seven graduates in 2019! Boysville continues to have a 100% graduation rate. All of our Seniors are residents of our Supervised Independent Living Program. We are so proud of all of them.

SEPTEMBER

We did it again! We went Over the Edge of the Embassy Suites Riverwalk Hotel. Over 50 brave individuals rappelled down the side of the hotel. This year, we partnered with the Witte Muesum to help transform the lives of children, together.

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We are a better family together

“Originally, we were separated,” said Julian. When older sister, Liz came to Boysville, the group’s case worker along with their CASA worker began advocating for them to be reunited.

“Their TDFPS caseworker was calling regularly to see if we had room,” said Krystal Costello, their Boysville case manager. “She knew they needed each other.”

In 2018, they were finally reunited at Boysville.

“They made room for me,” said Rebecca, smiling broadly. It was true. Our girl’s cottages were full but Rebecca was able to stay in our shelter on campus, close to her brothers and sister, until there was an opening in a girls’ cottage.

Once back together, the siblings began to flourish.

Liz, now 20, graduated from high school in 2019 and moved into Boysville’s Supervised Independent Living Program. Recently, Liz was able to move into her own apartment in the community.

“Liz leaving was really hard on the kids and Liz,” said Krystal. “They were all crying. But she sees them weekly and talks to them often.”

Julian, an aspiring chef, is a true renaissance man. The 16-year-old enjoys art, dance, math and biology. His current passion and hobby is painting landscape scenes. He drifts into a stream of consciousness style of speaking when talking about his art. He takes pride in doing well in school. He is also planning to major in accounting in college. Julian transferred to Wagner High School just to be a part of the culinary program.

“I’ve been cooking since fifth grade,” said Julian. “I learned to cook eggs and always made Vincent’s and Rebecca’s favorite eggs.” His newest culinary interest is making cakes.

Vincent, 14, is a shy young man, with a love for art and technology. He wants to combine those skills to become a video game designer. His favorite subject is math and one of his favorite video games

is Geometry Dash. His love for his siblings is apparent.

“My brother is my best friend,” said Vincent. He is also looking forward to next year when he is an 8th grader and Rebecca will be a 6th grader and in the same school.

Rebecca, the youngest at 9, is definitely the most outgoing one. She, like her brothers, love math. Talkative, smart, funny, and ath-letic, she has already played flag football and soccer, but her love is basketball. She also likes to collect basketball shoes.

“I want the Steph Curry 4 shoes,” said Rebecca, laughing. Rebecca easily slides into the conversation with her brothers and takes over while the boys watch over her.

Both brothers talk about Rebecca and her passion for sports.

“She really likes the Cowboys too,” said Julian.

They all have a profound love for their CASA advocate, Ms. Brenda. She has been a constant advocate in their lives from day one.

“MS. Brenda is really nice,”, said Julian. “She advocates for us. I think I talk to her more than anyone.”

Rebecca echoes Julian. “She takes us to movies and makes us homemade cakes for our birthdays. She even brings us lunch at school.”

All of the siblings said it was hard to be separated from each other. They are happy to be together at Boysville. They are waiting for their forever family. Rebecca has a list of requirements.

“They should know English and Spanish. Be active. Know how to cook Mexican food. Like dogs” said Rebecca as she rattled off her list. But most importantly, they want to stay together in San Antonio.

Julian agrees.

“We know what it is like to be separated,” said Julian. “We are better together. We are a better family together.”

Rebecca, Vincent, Julian and Liz have an incredibly strong bond as siblings. When Rebecca, Julian, Vincent and older sister, Liz, came into care, they were sent

to different foster placements. Finding a home that could accommodate a large family is rare.

“We know what it is like to be separated. We are better together. We are a better family together.”

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2019 Annual Statistics

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There were a total of

267 residents served within the Emergency Shelter, Foster Care, Residential Care, and Independent Living Programs (All Programs).

Ethnicity: 0% Asian or Pacific Islander 13% Black Non-Hispanic 53% Hispanic 28% White Non-Hispanic 6% Multi-Racial

Gender: 56% Males 44% Females

Ages:30% 0-5 34% 6-12 25% 13-18 11% 19 and older

Average Length of Stay: 337 Days

Ethnicity: 18% Black Non-Hispanic 49% Hispanic 33% White Non-Hispanic

Outcomes: 100% Children will have improved emotional health

100% Children will be safe from abuse and neglect

97% Clients and families are satisfied with the services they receive

Emergency Shelter There were a total of 135 residents served within the Emergency Shelter Program.

Gender: 57% Males 43% Females

Ages:39% 0-5 44% 6-12 17% 13-18

Average Length of Stay:

85 Days

Ethnicity: 4% Black Non-Hispanic 58% Hispanic 30% White Non-Hispanic 8% Multi-Racial Outcomes:

100% Children will be free from abuse and neglect 100% Children will improve independent living skills100% Family relationships will be improved and strengthened 80% Children will have improved emotional health 100% Children will have improved academics100% Young adults will graduate high school 100% Children will have improved social skills 88% Clients/Families are satisfied with services

RESIDENTIAL CARE There were a total of 50 residents served within the Residential Care Program.

Gender: 54% Males 46% Females

Ages: 30% 6-12 70% 13-18

Average Length of Stay:

533 Days

# of adult participants

118Ethnicity: 56% Hispanic 27% White 11% African-American 6% Multi-Racial

Gender: 26% Males 74% Females

Ages: 6% 20-29 45% 30-39 27% 40-49 14% 50+

177 Children impacted by this program

70% of adult participants completed the program

95% improved their parenting knowledge

10% continued with in home coaching

SPARKSupporting Parents and Reaching Kids

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*The Boysville Foundation distributed additional funds for infrastructure projects.

Ethnicity: 4% Black Non-Hispanic 62% Hispanic 21% White Non-Hispanic 13% Multi-Racial

Gender:

Outcomes: 100% Children will be free from abuse and neglect 92% Children will integrate into the community 100% Family relationships will be improved and strengthened 91% Children will have improved emotional health 100% Children will have improved academics 89% Clients/Families are satisfied with services

foster CARE There were a total of 48 residents served within the Foster Care Program.

56% Males 44% Females

Ages: 58% 0-5 36% 6-12 4% 13-18 2% 19 and older

Average Length of Stay:

315 Days

Ethnicity: 18% Black Non-Hispanic 50% Hispanic 18% White Non-Hispanic 14% Multi-Racial

Outcomes:100% Young adults will be safe from abuse and neglect 80% Young adults maintain a monthly budget 83% Exit into safe and affordable housing 83% Exit with connections to caring adults 87% Clients/Families are satisfied with the services

independent living There were a total of 34 residents served within the Independent Living Program.

Gender: 56% Males 44% Females

Ages: 18% 13-18 82% 19 and older

Average Length of Stay:

1082 Days*

Summary of Financial Statements Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 • Boysville’s complete 990 can be found on our website and on Guidestar

Special Events 5.5%

Other 2.0%

Private Contributions 10.6%

Revenue Expenses

Boysville Foundation and Auxiliary

36.6%*

Contracts & Fees for Services 28.4%

Foundation Grants: 16.9%

Management & Administration13.6%

Programs and Services80.1%

Fundraising6.3%

*this number includes young adults living in university settings who received services

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Executive BoardNicholas Valenti, PresidentScott Matlock, Vice PresidentChad Lewis, TreasurerSharon Shirley, SecretaryPaula Tucker, CEO

Board of DirectorsTed ClevelandKelly ComptonLeticia (Letty) GonzalesJohn HannaLisa HarbertMichael JohnJessica Leach-GeorgeDavid LuschenCasandra MatejRichard O’Neil John Robb*Vaughan RuplePatrick RuderTom ShankCathy SmithRay StadlerKatherine Stohr

Board of Trustees Daniel LasaterDavid Angulo John Ferguson Mark Werner* Justin Sobey Ashley Smith Mark Meador* ** Michael Patterson Jolene Davis Manny Ruiz Gen Dave McIlvoy Jim Hollerbach** Steve Hampton John Shields Thomas Hawkes Virginia Schultz John Robb Harold Putman, Jr Rudy Trevino Charles Lutter** Robert Cole** King Mawhinney Wallace Jacobs Thomas Cunningham Buster Horlen James Drought Carlos Jones John Anthis Jimmy Hasslocher James Uptmore

* Emertius ** Foundation Member

Alex & Sally Halff FoundationBank of America Bexar County Boysville Auxiliary of San AntonioBoysville FoundationC.B. And Anita Branch TrustFaye L. and William L. Cowden

Charitable FoundationFirst Chance Foundation Fred Terry Educational Fund Frost

The Greehey Family FoundationGo, Inc. Gustafson Family FoundationH-E-B Tournament of ChampionsMax and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker FundMyra Stafford Pryor Charitable Trust Mays Family Foundation Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation NuStar Foundation San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio BKD Foundation

Santikos Foundation Shafer Foundation Silver Eagle Distributors Charitable FundTexas Cavaliers Charitable FoundationThe Najim Charitable Foundation United Way of San AntonioValero Energy FoundationWellMed Charitable Foundation Wolf Mountain Foundation

THANK YOU!Boysville is grateful for all the support we receive each year.

Xavier meets with his therapist at least once a week. Most of the time, they go to the gym to shoot baskets for play therapy or into

our arts and crafts room to do art therapy. But sometimes, Xavier just needs to sit and talk in a quiet space.

With help from the San Antonio Spurs, Silver and Black Give Back and Ashley Furniture, our therapeutic cottage has been transformed into a warm, comforting environment that inspires relaxation and a feeling of safety.

“Therapy is an important component in each child’s service plan,” said Paula Tucker, CEO, Boysville.

Spurs Lend a Helping Hand

“The transformation of this space is truly amazing and we are grateful for the Spurs and Ashley Furniture for helping us.” --- PAULA TUCKER

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Jakob Poeltl, San Antonio Spurs Center, stayed and played one-on-one with our

children for the afternoon.