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reACH FALL 2019 ISSUE A B E T T E R PAT H TO safety hope and love Learn how you can help support ACH s innovative new Residential Treatment Center Page 4 AT T Pioneers New Internship Created Trauma Informed Yoga Leading the Way Kids in our Youth Emergency Shelter really appreciate volunteers who make dinner a fun experience ACH partnered with Arlington and the Texas Workforce Commission to make job training a reality Melanie Navarro instructs youth dealing with trauma on how to achieve a physical and emotional balance ACH joins with other nonprofits to inform businesses on the importance of ensuring safe childhoods Page 3 Page 8 Page 10 Page 16
reACH 2 reACH Fall 2019 ISSUE If you want to go fast go alone If you want to go farther go together CONTENTS I mplementing innovative solutions for abused and neglected children and families has always been a source of pride for those of us at ACH We are grateful for caring donors as well as a supportive community We also owe a debt of gratitude to the many agencies and organizations we partner with to get the job done right 3 AT T Supper Club 4 A Better Path to Safety Hope and Love Since 2014 we ve pioneered Community Based Care CBC in Texas through ACH s Our Community Our Kids OCOK division During this time OCOK has been responsible for finding placement and monitoring care for foster children in Region 3b 7 Integrated Services 8 Internships for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care The improvements we are delivering stem from a collaborative effort between OCOK and many others First the progress made to date would not have been possible without the support of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services DFPS We are so grateful for their help in keeping children safe and free from further abuse and neglect while in care And we continue to work hand in hand to help more foster kids get placed in a family setting closer to home 10 Trauma Informed Yoga 11 Best Christmas Ever Wish List 15 Renewed and Refreshed at Wedgwood OCOK also partnered with CK Family Services Rise and The Bair Foundation to launch Professional Home Based Care the first program of its kind in Texas In home behavioral health visits throughout the seven counties of Region 3b are made possible through partnerships with CK Tarrant County MHMR and Pecan Valley MHMR 16 Leadership Giving From working hand in hand with Hope Fort Worth a faith based recruiting initiative in staging six adoption events for 100 children seeking adoptive families to partnering with Trinity Charter Schools to deliver academic services to the youth in our new Residential Treatment Center the list goes on and on 17 For the Sake of the Children 18 Circle of Life and Tax Planning The child welfare issues facing our community are so great a collaborative effort is the only solution Community Based Care allows us to coordinate the strengths of our community in a new way that is more responsive to children and families and the data keeps showing improvements are happening 20 Hoot n Holler 21 Donor Recognition I want to thank all of our donors and all of our partners who step up each and every day to do the right thing for children and families struggling to overcome their trauma 24 Breaking News True to the African proverb together we ll go far Wayne Carson Ph D Chief Executive Officer Our mission Protecting children and preserving families since 1915 Board of Directors Bob Benda Sarah Bennett Angela Caddell Katie Ciccarino Ted Crofford MD Joe Greenslade Tim Harvard Brad Hickman Kelly Keller Barry Kromann Meto Miteff Cheryl Moore Mattie Parker Peter Philpott Chair Alan Shipman Dowell Stackpole Gloria Starling Kyle Whitaker Editorial Staff Chuck Burton Editor Rachel Swink Kristen Victorin All Church Home Foundation Board Members Frank Anderson Bob Benda Chair Linda Christie Melinda Johnston Kelly Keller Fred Moore Peter Philpott Susan Rose
reACH 3 Nourishing minds and bodies AT T Pioneer members spend the evening sharing a meal and socializing with our kids in the Youth Emergency Shelter O n July 22 the AT T Pioneers came out to ACH s Wichita Campus and hosted a Supper Club at the Youth Emergency Shelter They brought with them a spaghetti dinner complete with delicious brookies brownie cookies The AT T Pioneers are a national network of volunteers who affect immediate tangible change in local communities We re the world s largest industrial volunteer group Membership is comprised of both active and retired employees of AT T states Cheryl Hart co volunteer leader of the AT T Pioneers Fort Worth Chapter After the meal the group including Cheryl Hart Jan Eaves Sylvia Conde Catina Edmond Sharon Tarkington and Marcie Frank enjoyed getting to know and playing bingo with some of the kids currently housed in the shelter The shelter provides runaway homeless and street youth as well as trafficking survivors 24 hour immediate safe shelter and care While in the shelter ACH works to reunite them with their families or find safe and stable alternative living arrangements Supper Clubs are a great way for volunteers like the AT T Pioneers to get involved at ACH By providing a meal you make it possible for staff to spend more time providing direct care to kids and families in need That works wonders To learn more about hosting a Supper Club contact Volunteer Services at 682 432 1064 or volunteers ACHservices org
4 reACH YO U C A N H E L P P R OV I D E A B E T T E R PAT H TO safety hope and love Because the need is so urgent ACH opened an innovative Residential Treatment Center as it still seeks support F or more than a century ACH Child and Family Services ACH has been a leader in meeting the needs of our community providing resources and skills to children and families struggling with life s challenges For example when ACH was asked in 2014 by state leaders to improve foster care services in Texas we launched Our Community Our Kids to pilot Community Based Care in seven North Texas counties Some of the RTC team with Center Director Rich Capodagli next to ACH COO Melissa Opheim far right
reACH ACH UNCOVERED A GAP IN SERVICES FOR TEENS WITH SEVERE CHALLENGES Our pioneering role in Community Based Care allows us to coordinate services for over 2 400 youth in foster care annually With the information we ve compiled we re clear on what services are needed to help these youth heal from the trauma they have experienced However ACH identified a significant lack of programs for teenagers with more severe behavioral and mental health challenges These are some of the most vulnerable youth in the foster care system teenagers who have survived significant losses and traumas including abuse and neglect Youth who age out of the foster care system without help face a bleak future 51 of girls will be pregnant by age 19 25 will end up in the criminal justice system by age 22 5 Youth can learn to interact over a meal or watching TV Learning to cook meals and doing laundry prepare youth for independent living Private bedrooms allow for me time whenever needed A room with a view the commons area brings everyone together for a meal socializing and enjoying a favorite TV show 25 experience homelessness by age 22 ONLY 3 complete college
6 reACH A multi purpose room invites painting and other creative expression Spin chairs are a fun way to enjoy the outdoors Each wing offers its own private commons area and deck OUR DONORS MAKE CRITICAL SERVICES COME TO LIFE T o help our highest needs teens ACH has launched a new program centered around an innovative new Residential Treatment Center the only one of its kind in Texas By helping teens understand that they are safe valued respected and have a purpose they can begin to trust in the safe and caring adults and begin a new pattern in the relationships they develop Experiencing safe and healthy relationships is the start to healing trauma says ACH Chief Operating Officer Melissa Opheim Tarrant and other counties we serve will now have a secure facility staffed by treatment teams who will put our highest needs teenagers on an accelerated path to success When our first clients saw this center and how it has the feel of a college dorm instead of a clinic they were completely onboard with us said Treatment Director Richard Capodagli PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS These youths can make amazing strides in their development with the help of these services With a goal of less than one year possibly 6 9 months ACH will connect them to a support system and help them transition to successfully living in a family the best setting to continue to develop and learn to be an independent contributing member of society Separate wings with private rooms for boys and girls plus common dining and gathering spaces Because ACH knows our community and our kids can t wait we opened the facility in August The need for services is just too great to delay so we re still seeking community support To help contact ACH Major Gifts Director Kristie Gibson at kristie gibson ACHservices org Individual and family counseling Serving youth ages 13 17 in a friendly peaceful non institutional atmosphere On site Charter School 1 5 acre outdoor space for play and connecting with nature Take a walk through the new Residential Treatment Center on YouTube https bit ly ACHRTCWalkthru
reACH 7 The ACH Continuum of Care Professional home based care joins the new residential treatment center therapeutic foster care support services and foster care as stepping stones to helping children find a permanent home All of these integrated services are being developed by Our Community Our Kids OCOK a division of ACH Child and Family Services to reunite children with their biological family or when that s not possible to find them a forever family with relatives or adoptive families Why integrated services are so necessary As the Community Based Care provider in Region 3b OCOK is seeing an increasing number of children with complex mental health needs that require a more comprehensive approach to healing trauma and securing permanent family settings K aylee was just seven years old when her mother committed suicide It was Kaylee in fact who discovered her mother s body in their car Because her father was incarcerated at the time Child Protective Services placed her with her great aunt and uncle She remained there for six years until she was hospitalized for attempted suicide No longer able to handle her behavior her kin relinquished their rights to the State For three years Kaylee bounced from an emergency youth shelter to four residential treatment centers and two psychiatric hospitals This past January Our Community Our Kids placed her in a Professional Home Based Care PHBC setting This is the first family like setting provided by one of three partner agencies CK Family Services Rise and The Bair Family Foundation that Kaylee has been in since she lived with her great aunt and uncle six years earlier PHBC has given Kaylee an opportunity to reunite with her great aunt and uncle for extended visits At the same time they are receiving training by the care team to help them understand and manage Kaylee s behavior The care team is even working on an option to have Kaylee return home to them With the proximity of the PHBC home the visits are frequent lengthy and include overnight stays And with the therapeutic treatment she s receiving Kaylee is learning to see past her trauma In less than a year her future is far more promising Warning Names have been changed but the horrors that led to trauma are true
8 reACH Careers require experience Experience requires a job T he City of Arlington and Fort Worthbased ACH Child and Family Services have teamed up with the Texas Workforce Commission to offer young people transitioning out of foster care the opportunity to earn on the job training that could lead to a career in the water utilities industry Through the new partnership with Arlington Water Utilities the Texas Workforce Commission will fund internships for young men and women ages 18 21 who are part of ACH s LIFE Project Learning Independence from Experience The youth will work as meter readers and in other functions within water operations with the goal of earning certification as a water operator from the Texas Commission on Environment Quality TCEQ AG I N G O U T I S L I K E B E I N G I N S TA N T LY H OM E L E SS With many lacking a family support system entering the workforce and adjusting to adult life can be difficult for young adults coming out of the foster care system Sadly about 25 of those aging out without help experience homelessness and or the criminal justice system by age 22 The new internship partnership blossomed from LIFE s commitment to finding opportunities for transitioning foster youth and Arlington Water s desire to expose young people to job prospects in the water industry says Michelle Mullenix ACH Director of Youth and Family Services Arlington Water department leaders The City of Arlington ACH and the Texas Workforce Commission are bringing internships to youth aging out of foster care By Traci Peterson and Alana Earle are passionate about working with the community Mullenix says This was an opportunity to help young men from hard situations have a chance at a career as well as helping give back to the community The water department also provides mentorship to these young men by communicating with the staff at ACH Child and Family Services any areas of growth these young men might need to work on F O R AC H C L I E N T S A N D T H E I N D U S T RY I T S A W I N W I N at Arlington Water Utilities and other municipal utilities in North Texas James Doonkeen a maintenance supervisor in Arlington Water Utilities treatment division saw an opportunity to expand these programs when he heard about ACH s goal of helping former foster children find a career path He approached department leaders with the idea in 2018 and worked with them to make it a reality Water Utilities is the first department in The City of Arlington to partner with ACH and the Workforce Commission to offer such an internship Attracting and retaining talented employees is a consistent concern for the water We can offer training and the goal is for utilities industry especially as estimates them to get a license We hope we have show more and more retirements by baby openings here that they can transition into boomers in the coming years Nationally But if we can t they industry groups like can go anywhere the American Water and a license will Works Association help them get a have championed job says Craig specialized programs Gantt Arlington that seek to attract Water Utilities Acting young people and Assistant Director veterans to stable for Operations It s challenging utilities a great opportunity careers Locally for them to make CRAIG GANTT internships for high Acting Assistant Director for Operations connections and be school and college Arlington Water Utilities mentored students are offered they can go anywhere and a license will help them get a job
reACH 9 This helps those from hard situations have a chance at a career MICHELLE MULLENIX ACH Director of Youth and Family Services A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR RY D E R C O F F M A N Ryder Coffman is 20 years old and started interning at the water department this spring as the first participant in the new program He has been in foster care for more than 5 years and has lived at ACH since he turned 18 Currently he arrives at work in Arlington at 7 a m each day and heads out to read customers water meters So far he likes the work It depends on if you can take the heat It s pretty easy if you have the patience he says Coffman reads as many as 350 meters a day Getting to know his co workers and seeing what it takes to meet the requirements of a job have been beneficial Coffman said Later he ll learn about installing the meters and fixing water main breaks a Class D Water Operator License from TCEQ with the possibility to receive further training through a partnership with Tarrant County College At the end of the program Coffman and other employees will test for and receive Traci Peterson is Communications Coordinator and works with Alana Earle at Water Utilities City of Arlington I think it s definitely going to give me more experience and probably give me more opportunities It will open up a lot of doors Coffman says
10 reACH TRAUMA INFORMED HOW Yoga HEALS ACH YOUTH VOLUNTEER MEL ANIE NAVARRO IS A C ALMING INFLUENCE FOR OUR KIDS T he word yoga means to join or unite symbolizing the union of body mind and spirit Survivors of trauma might experience a separation of the three as trauma can cause a disruption in the mindbody system A body based therapy like Trauma Informed Yoga can help encourage a physical and emotional balance within the survivor ACH is lucky to benefit from this kind of yoga facilitated at the Pat O Neal Youth Emergency Shelter by a volunteer for the past two years Every other Thursday Trauma Informed Yoga instructor and CASA of Tarrant County social worker Melanie Navarro practices yoga with the kids at ACH She begins every session by informing them it is always their choice to participate B E I N G I N T H E M OM E N T Trauma is essentially extreme lack of choice disempowerment and disconnection Melanie says We re actively trying to create the opposite of that in Trauma Informed Yoga Each cue is proceeded by the facilitator s invitation in Trauma Informed Yoga As a result the participant might be more inclined to feel a positive connection with them as well as empowerment by choice But Melanie says Trauma Informed Yoga isn t always about trying to achieve an outcome it s about providing an opportunity for the youth to be in the present moment Language used by the facilitator guides the participant to the here and now I often invite the participants to take note of their breathing and the sensations they feel in movement Melanie adds THE CALM AFTER THE STORM Trauma impacts the body in different ways which is why professionals like Melanie who work with those healing from trauma believe it s important to include the body as well as the mind in the treatment of trauma ACH appreciates the work Melanie is doing for youth who are coping with issues no one should have to deal with especially children Her time and service are gifts to the children we serve a positive experience that can carry them through their healing Our Youth Emergency Shelter is Tarrant county s only 24 7 safe shelter for youth 10 17 who are homeless runaways removed from their homes for safety concerns or who are currently or at risk of being sexually exploited and or trafficked
With help from you children will feel the love they never knew Angie has never celebrated the holidays before You see Angie s earliest years were filled with abuse and neglect Her trauma led to disruptive behavior at preschool and that s when her teachers found bruises on Angie s little body She moved into ACH s Behavioral Care program to find hope and healing Turn the page to find out how you can make this the Best Christmas Ever for Angie
Fast forward to this year Thanks to your kindness and generosity Angie will have THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER Angie s BEST CHRISTMAS EVER begins when she joins the other friends from ACH s Wedgwood residential campus for a visit with Santa at Sundance Square She ll feel just like all the other kids when she sits on Santa s lap and shares her Christmas Wish List When Angie and the group return to Wedgwood they ll discover a wonderful holiday meal lovingly prepared by volunteers And the fun won t end there Angie s group will also go to the Parks Mall to try ice skating and see Elsa Anna and Olaf in the new Frozen movie both firsts for Angie
On Christmas morning Angie will open presents for the first time in her young life and see the wonderful gifts generous people like you have provided for her The holiday season helps fill Angie s thoughts with joy instead of despair Meanwhile ACH staff will be working hard to find an adoptive family who will bring her into their home and give her the best hope for a bright future Your help during the holidays will give HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN LIKE ANGIE a wonderful holiday experience And for many it will be the first time they have enjoyed this magical season BEST CHRISTMAS EVER WISH LIST Visiting Santa in Sundance Square 25 Enjoying a holiday dinner 50 Opening presents on Christmas morning 100 Joining a group for ice skating and seeing a movie 250 Experiencing a holiday party 500 Finding a forever family PRICELESS GIVE Use the enclosed envelope to send your gift Visit ACHservices org Christmas to donate online Donate an unwrapped gift check out the back page for suggestions Sponsor a holiday meal house gift or a holiday outing VOLUNTEER Provide and serve a meal between November 21 and January 2 Be an elf and help wrap presents or set up our toy store to distribute gifts Volunteer to decorate our homes and campus to bring Christmas cheer Visit ACHservices org Christmas call 682 432 1054 or email development ACHservices org to learn more
Best Christmas Ever WISH LIST Little Ones Learning Toys VTech and LeapFrog Fisher Price Toys Cradle Swings and Car Seats Little People Play Sets Clothing Sizes Newborn 5T Diapers Wipes School Age Children Themed Toy Items Shopkins Disney Star Wars Superheroes Pok mon Paw Patrol Play Doh Legos Sidewalk Chalk Hot Wheels with Race Tracks Transformers Playsets Youth and Young Adults College and Sport Themed Clothing Scented Lotions and Soaps Perfumes and Colognes Bedroom Decor Makeup Backpacks Small Purses and Wallets Journals Hair Accessories Watches and Jewelry Bluetooth Speakers Headphones Earbuds Radios MP3 Players Young Adult Clothes T shirts Jeans Polos Belts Socks All Ages Gift Cards Board Games Coloring Books Puzzles Craft Art Supplies Sports Equipment Hand held Games DVDs G PG and Disney Only Bikes and Helmets Fun Pillows Twin Bedding Blankets Undershirts Socks Underwear Bras Coats Hats Scarves Gloves Christmas Gift Wrapping Supplies Bags Paper Tissue Ribbon Tickets Ice Skating Six Flags Holiday in the Park The Nutcracker ICE at Gaylord Increments of 10 25 work best Wal Mart Target Game Stop Academy Five Below Clothing Stores Movie Theaters Gas Stations Uber Hair and Nail Salons Restaurants Bring new unwrapped toys and gifts to ACH by DECEMBER 13 Monday through Friday 8 30 a m 4 30 p m ACHservices org Christmas 682 432 1054 ACH Wichita Campus Jo and Holt Hickman Center 3712 Wichita Street Fort Worth TX 76119 ALL YOUR DONATIONS GO TO SUPPORT THE ACH MISSION
ACH Chaplain Kim Emery with the Wedgwood staff Renewed and Refreshed AT WEDGWOOD Spiritualty serves as a resource to caregivers and Turning Point gets a new home A s direct caregivers many ACH staff call upon their spirituality to help them give the best care possible to the children they serve That s why Danny Pectol director of ACH s Wedgwood Residential Campus was grateful that ACH Chaplain Kim Emery joined them during their monthly staff hangout It really gives me a lot of joy to help staff identify the resources I feel they already have within themselves Kim said I firmly believe that it trickles down to the care we re giving to the kids Kim organized an Interfaith Prayer Service and Blessing of Hands for ACH s Wedgwood staff this September a brief service to reflect upon the staff s connection to themselves as caregivers to one another as a healing community and to that which they draw their strength from To me interfaith is whatever it is you put your faith and trust into Kim shared Whatever keeps you motivated gives you hope gives you strength and a sense of purpose in your work A roundtable discussion with ACH CEO Wayne Carson The service was open to all staff regardless of faith tradition religious or non religious beliefs and was completely optional Building upon the afternoon s theme of community a Thanksgivingstyle potluck followed the service ACH CEO Wayne Carson joined the staff to share agency updates and to open a discussion on staff engagement For five weeks Carson held these roundtables at every ACH program C A RT E R H OM E R E O P E N I N G The day before Pectol hosted an open house for the grand re opening of the Carter Family Home now home to the Turning Point program Cole Modlin and Brittany Baker of Empirica Mental Health therapists for Turning Point presented to reps from Child Protective Services and other affiliated agencies Turning Point provides innovative intervention and stabilization for foster youth and families to prevent hospitalizations and placement disruptions Wedgwood Director Danny Pectol rehearsing for Thanksgiving
16 reACH Leadership Giving Spotlight For the Croffords family is everything and that extends to their ACH family too D r Theodore Ted and Delynn Crofford became part of the ACH family 4 years ago when Ted was asked to be on the ACH board by friends and previous ACH board members Lynn Newman and Dub Stocker However their stories provide a deeper understanding of their passion for the ACH mission of protecting children and preserving families Delynn was born in Fort Worth as a Gladney Center for Adoption baby but grew up in San Antonio She and her family were living in Plano when her husband passed away unexpectedly Counseling services really helped Delynn and her boys through their grief journey Meanwhile Ted was living in Fort Worth raising his three children Sometime later he met Delynn and her boys Most of these kids are not your typical 4th grader who needs help playing soccer on a Friday afternoon Most of these kids have a difficult background that really need help from somebody with sound experience Ted Crofford A modern day Brady Bunch story Ted and Delynn joined their families and now live in Fort Worth A SHARED DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS The Croffords recently made a significant capital campaign gift in support of ACH s new Residential Treatment Center see page 4 When asked why they chose to give to ACH financially Ted replied Investing financially is the easy part They both expressed their hope in helping children and families and their desire to get involved further through volunteering including the volunteer mentor program When asked about their favorite ACH memory they both said the Thanksgiving dinner for residential clients was great because they got to see all the kids and ACH staff together in one space Delynn also said she enjoyed going to the annual Lend A Hand luncheon and tries to go every year The speakers are amazing she exclaimed He 2019 keynote speaker John DeGarmo was very impressive motivational and so wow We are very thankful for the Croffords and their dedication to ACH Leadership Giving allows you to plan your annual philanthropy through a package created just for your interests We recognize those supporters and provide a variety of benefits for annual gifts starting at 2500 which may be paid in installments throughout the year to support ACH operating expenses For more information contact Hillary Bessinger at 682 432 1112 or hillary bessinger ACHservices com
reACH 17 Preventing Child Abuse It s Our Business Six nonprofits united to raise awareness among area employers O n April 9 over 200 community leaders gathered at Texas Christian University to learn more about the role of the business community in helping to ensure safe childhoods Tim Carter Director of Southside Bank spoke about the role education plays in tomorrow s workforce but noted that for children to thrive in school they must first be thriving at home Fort Worth s Chief of Staff to Mayor Price and the City Council and ACH Board Member Mattie Parker reinforced this idea noting how investing in organizations that are utilizing evidence based prevention programs pay off in safer childhoods L E A D I N G T H E D I S C U SS I O N C Y N T H I A I Z AG U I R R E Keynote speaker Cynthia Izaguirre from WFAA spoke about her experiences reporting on Wednesday s Child the Channel 8 news feature that offers a glimpse into a child s life in foster care These children she said want more than anything to be adopted She also shared how last year she and her husband adopted a child from foster care ACH CEO Wayne Carson provided closing remarks and representatives from ACH Alliance for Children CASA of Tarrant County Gladney Center for Adoption Lena Pope and The Parenting Center stayed after the event to answer questions This was the second year ACH joined other nonprofits to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month Keynote speaker Cynthia Izaguirre from WFAA
18 reACH Th e ife Your plans today can provide needed help for generations to come Circle of L
O ur story begins over a century ago when a group of women dedicated to providing a safe home and hope for a good future to orphans and destitute women with children founded what became known as All Church Home for Children Today that organization is called ACH Child and Family Services While our programs and services have changed to meet the needs of our community we remain true to our mission of protecting children and preserving families YO U C A N P R O T E C T C H I L D R E N A N D P R E S E RV E FA M I L I E S F O R G E N E R AT I O N S T O C OM E Because ACH will continue helping children and families in need of safety hope and love in our community for decades to come we have launched The Circle of Life Through their giving the members of The Circle of Life have made a commitment that will benefit ACH and the children and families we serve for generations to come Qualifying gifts include Bequest Intentions Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations Charitable Trusts When you include ACH Child and Family Services in your will trust or other long term charitable plans you are making a commitment to a lifetime of better tomorrows In doing so you are leaving a legacy of caring for children and families in North Texas and you are giving them the one thing they need most hope ACH appreciates the opportunity to thank individuals for their future gifts and membership in The Circle of Life is one way we do that By letting us know of your gift intention during your lifetime you ensure that the gift will be used as you intend In addition your generosity can inspire others to make a similar type of gift There are no membership fees or minimum gift amounts required to be included in The Circle of Life The details of your gift are kept confidential and the gift can be recognized publicly or remain anonymous See the impact of your generosity today If you are looking for the most tax effective gift to make to ACH and you are 70 years old or older you can take advantage of a simple way to help ACH and those we serve You can make a qualified charitable distribution QCD of any amount up to 100 000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ACH without having to pay income taxes on the money If you are married you and your spouse may be able to transfer up to 200 000 WHY CONSIDER THIS GIFT Your gift will be put to use today allowing you to see the difference your donation is making You pay no income taxes on the QCD The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction so you benefit even if you do not itemize your tax deductions If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution for the year your IRA QCD can satisfy all or part of that requirement WE CAN HELP Don t let this tax wise opportunity pass you by If you have a question or would like to make a gift contact Dixie Mullins Chief Development Officer at dixie mullins ACHservices org or 817 886 7115 For information about joining The Circle of Life please contact Dixie Mullins MBA CFRE FCEP Chief Development Officer 817 886 7115 dixie mullins ACHservices org This information is not intended as legal or tax advice For such advice please consult an attorney or tax advisor This information is not intended as legal or tax advice For such advice please consult an attorney or tax advisor Figures cited in examples are for hypothetical purposes only and are subject to change References to estate and income taxes include federal taxes only State income estate taxes or state law may impact your results
Get r eady to hoot n holler Y o all Join the Celebration Wednesday November 6 2019 REATA RESTAURANT 310 H O U S T O N S T R E E T Cocktails on the rooftop at 6 p m followed by an award winning meal THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS We would like to thank our wonderful chairs and sponsors who are helping children who live in ACH residential programs To join in their mission to make Fort Worth a safer place for all children to thrive visit ACHservices org hoot n holler or contact Jenna at 817 566 1613 or jenna chaffee ACHservices org Tickets and sponsorships are available CO CHAIRS ANNA MELISSA PHILPOTT MICHELLE PURVIS PRESENTING SPONSORS JERRY AND MELINDA JOHNSTON LIFE PROJEC T SPONSOR METO AND VIRGINIA MITEFF BEHAVIORAL CARE SPONSORS FAMILIES TOGETHER SPONSORS WEDGWOOD RESIDENTIAL SPONSORS Bank of Texas Bill and KD Bailey Crawford and Mary Jane Edwards Mark and Janice Thomas Robert and Joani Benda Alan and Sarah Bennett Mike and Marilyn Berry Randy and Beth Gideon Russell and Kathryn Laughlin Theodore and Delynn Crofford John and Terri Fant Robert and Janie Anderson Herb and BJ Pease Black Mountain Jason and Katie Ciccarino CliftonLarsonAllen Ann Clinkscales and Caren Parten Douglas and Lisanne Davidson with Patricia Purvis Reese and Rebecca Hillard Independent Bank Emerson and Lisa Maddox Mike and Letty Waltrip Bob and Judy McNamara David and Melinda Teitelbaum Peter and Anna Melissa Philpott Pope Hardwicke QuikTrip Radiology Associates of North Texas Hayne and Katie Shumate Dub and Val Stocker Gary and Rosie Walker Brian and Tamara Cook Kevin and Linda Ford John C and Cami Goff Robert and Kelly Keller William and Melissa Kirtley and Tom and Michelle Purvis Michael and Valerie Mallick Lloyd and Rhonda Walsh HONOR ARY CHAIRS CHERYL MOORE VAL STOCKER Allen and Janet Hodges Win and Patricia Ryan Jack and Leanne Huff Russ and Ann Morton As of 8 20 2019 For more than a century ACH Child and Family Services has helped children and families who have experienced abuse and neglect We want families to thrive and children to experience safety hope and love ACHservices org
reACH Thank You to our Generous Donors Corporations Organizations and Foundations AmazonSmile Foundation Anonymous AT T Employee Giving Campaign Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Bank of Texas Benbrook Police Officers Association Alan and Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation Between Two Homes Black Mountain BNSF Railway Foundation Bruckner Truck Sales Cartwright Sells Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation The Center for Children s Health led by Cook Children s CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Delynn and Ted Crofford Charitable Fund John and Terri Fant Charitable Fund Frost Bank The Gaudin Family Foundation Genesis United Methodist Church George McKenna Electrical Contractors GM Financial The Gus Bates Company Willis C Helm Charitable Trust Higginbotham Community Fund in the North Texas Community Foundation The Holloway Family Foundation InsureZone Inc Junior League of Fort Worth Inc Kapp and Miller PC Kelly Moore Paint Company Inc Klapprodt Pool Companies Leo Potishman Foundation JP Morgan Chase Trustee LINBECK Group LLC Live Oak Foundation LMEPAC Charity Program Lockheed Martin AeroCARES Lowe Foundation Nicholas and Louella Martin Charitable Fund at the North Texas Community Foundation Match MG US LLC Ardon and Iris Moore Foundation Fred and Cheryl Moore Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation The Sally P and Scott W Mooring III Charitable Fund at the North Texas Community Foundation Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company The Gary Patterson Foundation Primrose School of Columbus Trail QuikTrip Corporation R4 Foundation The Reliant Charitable Foundation Sendera Title Stir Crazy Baked Goods The Dallas Foundation United Way Truist United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc United Way of Tarrant County Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Gary and Rosie Walker Gift Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Doris C and Harry K Werst Charitable Fund at the North Texas Community Foundation Williams Companies Individuals Tonya Adams Leticia Aguilar Zulami Aguilar James and Virginia Anderson Robert and Janie Anderson Lorenzo and Methinee Artami Stephanie Atkinson Luz B Alvarado Heather Bagley Karen Barlow Debra Barrett Sharon Bartells Alan and Sarah Bennett Rhett and Taylor Bennett Michael and Marilyn Berry Patrick and Hillary Bessinger Susan Blair Chad and Lisa Blakeman Andrew and Miki Bloom Alan Bordelon Donna Brandon Rickey and Ellen Brantley Jennifer Broberg John and Sandra Brodnicki Steve and Peggy Brotherton Jessie Brown Lisa Brown Tracy Brown Willie Brown Gordon and Ruth Brucks Lizbeth Bryant Donald and Tommie Buckman Mary Burnette Chuck and Martine Burton David and Stephanie Canfield Carlo and Rachael Capua Reid Carson William and Jane Carson Ronnie and Pennie Casey Jenna Chaffee John Allen and Sue Chalk Robin Chambers Clarissa Cintron Charlie Galupi and Barbara Clark Galupi Anonymous Jim and Ann Clinkscales Steven and DeEdra Clinkscales Juanita Contreras Patricia Correa John and Mary Costas Bill Costello Melissa Cox Ted and Delynn Crofford Allan Crosby Wesley and Deirdre Cunningham Glenn and Kimberly Darden Jacquelin Darnall Millard Darnall Douglas and Lisanne Davidson Daniel and Cathy Davis Christin Day Patricia De La Paz Noah Dennis Gretchen Denny Bristol Richard Didier 21 March 16 2019 July 31 2019 Courtney Dowling Robin Dunham Sonja Inez Durando Maynard and Laura Dyson Crawford and Mary Jane Edwards Brianna Elder Lindy Eubank Michael and Kate Faggella Luby Anne Felix Krystal Fichtner Doris Fiore Carlos Flores Kevin and Linda Ford Alex and Corey Foulon Mark and Gina Fowlkes Maria Funes Elizabeth Gale Angela Gallo Steven Garcia Janie Garner Ergla Gaspard Preston and Beckie Geren Brian and Kristie Gibson Gary and Vickie Gibson Randall and Beth Gideon Nancy Gillis John and Cami Goff Joe and Lillian Greenslade Paul Griffin Roman and Sarah Guthrie Adrian Gutierrez George Haddad Kathy Hanson Kati Harris Tim and Karen Harvard O Z and Brenda Helmer Gregory and Leanne Henderson Gabe Hensley Reese and Rebecca Hillard Justin and Lyndsay Hoover Amaya Hopper John and Susan Hotard Kennon and Jennifer Hughens Natasha Hull John Hulme Scott Isferding George and Missy Johns Jenny Johnson Monica Johnson Shane Lee Johnson Sr Robyn Jones
22 reACH Naomi Kayser Chad and Amy Keeney Katja Kirsch William and Melissa Kirtley Larry and Elaine Klos Lorraine Kohls Tracy Koller Teri Kramer Barry and Vaughna Kromann Bob Kuhn Diana Kuritz Bayleigh LaBarr Patrick and Margaret Lane Russell and Kathryn Laughlin Tom Lee Karina Lockhart Robert and Priscilla Lovett Olga Luna Sneha Deepthi Madasu Emerson and Lisa Maddox Megan Mader Bev Major Lily Maker Samir Jhaveri and Myrna Malave Michael and Valerie Mallick Crystal Martin Michael and Liesil Massey Steve and Jody Massey Misty Mathis Martinez Andrew Matson Karen McAfee Carol McCarthy Richard Mcclure Bill and Candy McGuire Paige McNamara Robert and Judy McNamara Elizabeth Mesch Patricia Mezhir Anjanette Michelsen Candice Miller Meto and Virginia Miteff Fred and Cheryl Moore Luke and Kara Morey R Russell and Ann Morton Lesley Moss Tom and Marti Mueller Jan Myers Kris Naylor Cam and Lynn Newman Joe Nottoli Leslie Oliver Lynn and Melissa Opheim Courtney Owen Janice Paden Ana Palma Alay Parikh David and Mattie Parker Keith and Caren Parten Katie Peluso Kevin Peoples Steve and Beth Phillips Peter and Anna Melissa Philpott Damian and Nadia Pratt Kayla Price David and Sarah Proctor Patricia Purvis Tom and Michelle Purvis Frankie and Sue Rainey Courtney Rector Jane Rector Linda L Rector Chelsea Reidland Kathryn Roberts Neil Roberts Troy and Amber Robertson Belinda Robinson Allison Roderick Rene Rodriguez William and Susan Rose Bridget Russell Adam and Kiley Sammons Kerry and Gayle Sandifar Keith and Patricia Schmidt Barbie Sheffield Alan and Roxanne Shipman Carl and Sandra Shoemaker Hayne and Katie Shumate Denise Silva Tara Sims Elizabeth Skinner Phil and Martha Slover Kathryn Smith Madeline Smith Fredricka Spiller Karis Spooner Dowell and Elizabeth Stackpole Allen and Pana Stanford Dee and Linda Steer Lindsey Stewart Donald and Christine Stiger Dub and Val Stocker Carla Storey Loretta Storey Donna Stowe Rachel Strauss Karen Sulak Sarah Sulzener Charlotte Swords Ken and Dianne Taliaferro Tatanisha Benjamin David and Melinda Teitelbaum Jack Thomason Christi Thornhill Cher Thornton Katie Tilley Steven and Kris Timpte Maggie Tracy Frederick Tran Kim Trickett Catie Trivett Troy Turley Amanda Valliant Steve and Allison Vande Kieft Bethany Vetter Randy Vick Olga Victor Kristen Victorin Amy Wagner Gary and Rosie Walker James Wallace Michael and Letty Waltrip Michael Warren Owen Watkins Tangela White Becky Williams Beau and Kelley Willis Katrina Woodson Melissa Wynne Sue Zaletel Adrian Zaporozan Gifts in Kind 1791 Supply Co 7 City Church A Wish With Wings Aging and Disability Resources Center of Tarrant County Alley Cats Entertainment Allies in Youth Development Mateo Alvarado Kremer Jaye Arsement AT T Pioneers Atwood McDonald Elementary School Autobahn Motorcar Group Bank of America Karen Barlow Barnes Noble Store Hulen Benbrook Police Officer Association Big D BBQ John Billeg and Melissa WeeksBilleg John and Sandra Brodnicki Julie Brown Walter Brown Burt Ladner Real Estate David and Stephanie Canfield E L and Beth Caraway Carter Metropolitan CME Church Paul Cho Christ s Haven For Children Jason and Katie Ciccarino City Works Restaurant Charles Schwab Challenge Community Coffee Cook Children s Medical Center Jackie Cook Craddock Moving and Storage Co Ciara Crans CRU Wine Bar Cyber Forward Company Dance With Me Fort Worth Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc Fort Worth Cody and Nicole Dempsey Depiction Tattoo Gallery Angela DeQuesada Destination Imagination DFW Heavy Duty Jacqueline Dugas Earthbound Trading Company Christopher East Eastside Ministries of Fort Worth Eddie V s Prime Seafood El Buen Pastor Christian Church Gina Evans Michael and Kate Faggella Luby FedEx Ground CPC Firestone Robertson Distilling Company LLC Roger Foggle Betsy Foje Fort Worth Margarita Society Janice Gale Brian and Kristie Gibson Elizabeth Ginn GM Financial Credit Review Linda Goble Kat Greenshield Haltom Middle School Chris Hardesty Kati Harris John Hashem Earl and Frances Hauss Abby Henegan Stephanie Henry Historic Fort Worth Inc Jack and Leanne Huff Ideal Dental of Waterside Indianette Service Organization Integrity Girls Volleyball Crystal Johnston Kate Weiser Chocolate Keene High School Kendra Scott LLC Kerri On Random Acts of Kindness Kid Chronicles Kingdom Ekklesia Church Deanna Kizer Doug LaHaye
reACH Lambda Kappa Kappa at Texas Wesleyan University Ryan and Malinda Laudermill LG Air Technologies Lhoist North America Lifecare Hospital Fort Worth LINBECK Group LLC Marcella Lujan Luna Grill Cheri Maddox Tonya Marks Martin House Brewing Company Penny McAdoo Jessica McCammon Samantha McCartan Mary McDonald Medji Court 38 Daughters of Imperial Kristine Mellgren Mercedes Benz Financial Services USA LLC A Daimler Company Millineum Cuts Barber Studio Meto and Virginia Miteff Ali Mohamedi Fred and Cheryl Moore Susan Morgan Moslah Mystic Wheels Mustard Seed Jewelry Carol Nichols Nothing Bundt Cakes Once Upon A Time Foundation Paco s Mexican Cuisine Sarah Parker Charnese Patterson PhysAssist Scribes Pier 1 Imports Pinstripes Inc Lonnie Pollock III Project Linus Tarrant County Purple Land Management Sammi Quach Karen Rainwater Janet Rankin Leona Reeder Reliant Energy Renfro Foods Inc Tom Rickert Rise Dale Robertson Anna Roe Chris Rogers and Lively Ballard S K Plumbing of Fort Worth Inc Kathaleen Scott Brian and Yesenia Sidwell Jennifer Silverton Madeline Smith Ophelia Smith Barry and Susan Smith Snap Kitchen Fort Worth Larry Spikes Nicole Stratso Sundance Square Partners LP Vieng Thong Sy Tarrant County Back to School Roundup Tarrant County CSCD Lynn Taylor TCU Criminal Justice Department Steve Tecci Texas Capital Bank Texas Health Resources Network Operations Texas State Guard The Pajama Program The Welman Project Thomson Reuters Tickets for Kids Charities T Mobile toddle Magazine Trader Joe s Transforming Minds Int l Ministries Trinity Valley School UPS USA Foundation Virtuoso Ltd Walgreens Midlothian Lloyd and Rhonda Walsh Washington Heights Elementary School Scott and Regina Watkins White s Chapel United Methodist Church Thomas and Dorothy Wiant Ken Wilks Williams Companies Woodland Heights Baptist Church World Blend Coffee and Shipping LLC Jennifer Wright Young Men s Service League Trailblazer Safiya Young Leadership Giving Circle Caring Giving Bob D and Joani Benda Alan and Sarah Bennett Theodore W Ted and Delynn Crofford Hope Giving Jason and Katie Ciccarino Peter and Anna Melissa Philpott C W Dub and Valerie Stocker Advocate Giving Leith and Angela Caddell Linda G Christie David and Mattie Parker Timothy J and Karen Harvard Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list If an error has occurred please accept our sincerest apologies and let us know of our mistake by contacting development ACHservices org or 682 432 1054 t f i G d n i K a f o e n O now K u o Y eone a om Give S 23 ristmas ame rson s n e p t a h in t ake to ACH n you m e e t h a W n t o an gif d cross ristmas ou can y fect Ch r e fe p li r n a ou days a less th son in y the holi r r e d fo n p l For a o le y ia tt e at spec with us t well b on to se will las longer ne or th no reas t o o a s n d e th e r e t r v e c a h T ever y o pa a lo n and nes wh e an im o o onor of k s h a d a e m e in v s t d if lo is ag mind t list an them th your gif bring to ember n ff m e o e r ft m o to e n it we a ay f year c be a w families o n d e a n c m a t ti n if e This orial g e childr now A mem pe to th o h onate s d e as well iv g g r r o o s n service their ho season r gift in isit ACH u v o n y o ll ti a informa Best of r more o F e v r se able Ch memor
Non Profit Organization U S Postage PAI D Fort Worth TX Permit No 156 3712 Wichita Street Fort Worth Texas 76119 ACHservices org FOLLOW US Community Partner ACHchildandfamily ACHchildfamily Breaking News Internship turns into full time employment for a resident in our LIFE project To help youth aging out of foster care ACH teamed up with The City of Arlington and the Texas Workforce Commission to create an internship program with Arlington Water Utilities We re pleased to report that in less than four months the first intern in this program has landed a job The LIFE project is designed to prepare former foster children for life in the real world and starting on a career path is vital to their success Read the full story on page 8 achchildandfamily
