A Journey Of Hope - Washburn Center For Children

a journey of hope2016 annual report

Washburn Center’s mission is to help children with social, emotionaland behavioral problems, and their families, lead successful lives.your impactparent evaluationchildren served: 2,89399%estimated number of familymembers served: 8,700service hours provided:76,532parents sought servicesfor these common reasons:would recommendWashburn Center toa friend in need ofsimilar helplearningotherfelt the professionalswere knowledgeableabout challengesconcerning families97%97%felt the professionalswere knowledgeableabout challengesconcerning familiesvolunteers: 452felt the professionalswere knowledgeableabout challengesconcerning families90%volunteer hours provided: 33,36590%familyconflictthought serviceswere sensitive totheir cultural needs“Washburn Center provided my familywith rudders and oars to set us on acourse for meaningful change.”2- a grateful parent1213%behavioral%36%19%20%attention

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a lasting imprint onchildren’s mental health2001Steve Lepinski is a true champion of children. His vision and passion changed thelandscape of children’s mental health by spurring legislative change, improving deliveryof services and increasing funding for early intervention. The impact of his 30-yearleadership at Washburn Center will be felt long after his February 2017 retirement.E a r ly 1 9 9 0 sogramternship prCreated an intione next generato invest in thydaians, which toof child cliniclyalstudents annutrains 80 – 85198 S7 W teve arrivbur es atnCenterash4plementeate and imBegan to cra uniquental Repair,DevelopmeDayodel for thetreatment mhasrogram whichTreatment precognitioned nationalsince receivLate 1990sHelped establish the Children’sMental Health Partnership, analliance of non-profit, state, coand healthuntyplan organizations toreform Minnesota’s children’smental health system

200 5Collaborated with two Minneapolisschools to launch Washburn Center’sSchool-based program, which nowserves 23 schools in Eden Prairie,Bloomington and Minneapolisschool districts20 14Led a capital campaign raising 27 millionfor a new children’s mental health facilitywhere children will grow and heal fordecades to come; Launched the UnitedHealth Foundation Training Institute at2016Announced hisretiremengageent andd in a thoughtfulleaderstransitiohip as Tn ofrusteesSteinmnamed Tetz CEOom, effective March 20172017Honored by the National Councilfor Behavioral Health with a VisionaryLeadership Award, a capstone ofa career marked by unwaveringcommitment and compassionWashburn Center5

STORY 1a roadmap to helpa road map to helpEmotions flooded over Shannon the first time her son talked about killinghimself. He was only eight. His words stopped her like a punch in thestomach and left her in disbelief, “An eight-year-old shouldn’t evenknow what suicide is.”“Our therapist helped Dylan growWithin hours, she and her son Dylan were sitting with Dana Gilbertson,intothe teen he is today. I can’tthe Washburn Center therapist based in his Bloomington school.sayenough about how WashburnIt was the first of many therapy sessions over the next two years. Dylanlearned copingstrategies myfor his kid.”anxiety around several big life changes,Centersavedincluding the arrival of a new sibling.6– A grateful parent

“Our therapist helped Dylangrow into the teen he is today.I can’t say enough about howWashburn Center saved my kid.”– Dylan’s momFull of hope, Shannon watched Dylan’s demeanor change. His severestomach aches from bottling up his overwhelming feelings subsided.His outbursts in the classroom – and visits to the principal – decreased.“Miss Dana definitely helped him onto the right path,” Shannon gratefullyexplains. “Today, four years later, he still talks about her and uses thelessons he learned in therapy.”7

a path with many stopsAlmost every moment of Leesa’s day was chaotic. Living in theconstant extremes of “fight or flight,” the nine-year-old wasphysically aggressive and frequently ran away from school or home.Her parents – desperate for help – started their journey atWashburn Center like so many families with a hope that thingswould get better.e Therapy:Intensive In-homhere they arewsieilamfgintemesa’therapy in Leesided intensiveovprtisaperththAto streng engside her familyonalginrkwobyhome,communicationp and improvehinstiolarereithctations.utines and expebuilding new ro8Case Management:connectingtocommunitysupportsTo supportLeesa’s intensemental health needs,a CaseManager connectedher withcommunityresourcesthatnurtured stability. Beingaliaison withher schoolwaskey to helping her teachersand parents be unifiedin theirapproachto Leesa’shealing.

hope for a healthier future“Our family’s not drowning in our crisisanymore,” describes Leesa’s parents.They reflect on the past few years withgratitude – and continued hope for thejourney ahead.rvices:eStnietapOutthe crisistsapgineseerapy onced in play thLeesa thrivecontinuallonger in aonsaweshh weeklysis. Througstate of cris, Leesapy sessionraethtnetioutpaskills andw calminglearned neess ofher awaren.increasednd choicesehaviors abs,notioem9

2016 highlightsgoing the extra mileYour generosity helped expand services in2016 to better meet an increased community need: Expanded School-based therapy into a Bloomingtonhigh school to provide access to services at all age levels Enriched clinical services and expertise through training:oo1018 clinicians trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy(CPP), an evidence-based therapeutic treatment foryoung children exposed to violence and other traumaSix therapists have become certified trainers inManaging and Adapting Practice (MAP), a servicemodel that enhances the quality of mental health services Added five therapists in Intensive In-home, CrisisStabilization and School-based programs to further assistchildren experiencing severe emotional challenges Upgraded technology to provide clinicians with toolsto simplify treatment planning and progress notes Continued our commitment to develop and promote aninclusive community and foster a supportive, respectfulculture for all families and staff

golf, wine and brew celebrationWashburn Center expanded the annual Helping Hands for Kids Golf tournamentinto the Golf, Wine and Brew Celebration in 2016. The event kicked off with the31st annual golf tournament and ended with a new evening celebration featuringsinger/songwriter Adam Levy and a special message from Andrew Zimmern.Thanks to the many individuals and sponsors, more than 200,000 in netproceeds was raised to support children’s mental health.the washburn gamesMore than 345 kids ages 4–12 enjoyed 20 different sports activitiesat the 7th annual Washburn Games, a noncompetitive sports sampler.Through the generous support of the community, the event raised 92,300 in net proceeds from individuals and corporate sponsors —and helped raise awareness about children’s mental health to themany families who attended.11

our servicesassessmentWashburn Center’s diagnosticprehensiveassessments provide a comial,understanding of a child’s socmentelopdevralavioemotional and beh.lingheato determine a path foroutpatient therapy forchildren and familiesTherapeutic services offered throughthe Outpatient Therapy and School-basedprograms focus on building a child’sstrengths and gaining skills to be successfulat home, in school and in the community.intensive therapeutic groupsFamily Focused and Day Treatment therapeuticgroups provide a healing environment wherechildren with intense needs learn emotionaland behavioral skills to succeed in a traditionalschool setting.12home and community basedsupportIntensive In-home therapy and Crisisservices proStabilizationvide in-homesupport to chparents acroildren andss the Twin Cities. Case Mconnects famanagementilies to a wide network ofimprove theservices tostability andfunctioning ofsevere emotchildren withional disturbances. Outreearly identifiachpromotescation by offering free obassessmentsservationalof children inchild care ansettings as wd preschoolell as trainingand consultation for teachers.

charting a journey:meeting a national need forchildren’s mental health trainingProfessionals across the country and abroad have sought the expertise ofthe United Health Foundation Training Institute at Washburn Center. TheTraining Institute continues Washburn Center’s commitment to providingprofessionals with proven best practices for children’s mental health.28,591hours oftrainingto1,299peoplefrom30statesand 2countries2016 milestones include: Expanded internationally to train clinicians inTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Held in-person and webinar trainings in evidenced-based andevidenced-informed practices, including:ооEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)ооTrauma Informed Child-Parent PsychotherapyооTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)ооCrisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)ооPracticeWise: Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)Washburn Center believes thatinvesting in comprehensive trainingwill enhance the emotional healthof children and families nationally.13

financialinformationConsolidated Statement of PermanentlyRestrictedTotalService Fees9,561,645--9,561,645Service Contracts and 5587,4251,587,242Training Registration118 ,007--Operating RevenueOther IncomeNet Assets Released from Board Designation34,779118 ,007175,98334,779175,983Net Assets Released from Endowment244,386(244,386)Net Assets Released from Restrictions(United Way and Charitable 7,42512,518,891Total Operating Revenue-ExpensesOperating Expenses11,457,008--11,457,008ExpendablesSalaries and Benefits861,669--861,669Other 253)FacilitiesTotal Operating ExpensesChange in Net Assets from Operating ActivityNon-Operating ActivityNet Investment IncomeCapital Campaign, Building Related Activity, Interest (net)Net Assets Released from Board Designation14(175,983)(175,983)Total Non-Operating Activity(238,806)391,93815,738168,870Change in Net Assets(373,106)(1,435,975)23,163(1,785,918)