Family Paths 2022 Annual Report : simplebooklet.com

Dear Friends of Family Paths,

It is with great pride that we celebrate our 50-year journey strengthening families and preventing child abuse. Over the last year, we took time to look back and see our achievements, collective impact, and honor those who paved the way to where we are today. We had the pleasure to re-connect with our inspirational founder, Carol Johnston Davis, as well as former colleagues, interns, volunteers, and Board members to share memories and gratitude for the opportunity to do meaningful work in an organization where support is abundant, and relationships are valued.

I invite you to learn more about our journey implementing evidence-informed practices to support youth and parents to heal wounds, learn new skills and create stronger family connections. I hope you join in my excitement to see how our services continue to innovate and evolve to meet the changing needs in our community as we move forward into our next 50 years!

~ Barbra Silver, Executive Director

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WHO WE SERVED IN 2021-2022

66%

30%

1.2%

.5%

.3%

.7%

1.3%

43%

14%

20%

7.8%

.2%

Female

Male

Non-Binary

Transgender

Gender Non-Conforming

Other
Declined to State

Oakland

Hayward

Tri-City

San Leandro

Other Alameda County

Outside Alameda County

Out of State

148

116

106

BY PROGRAM

30%

68%

Parent Ed

FIT/ECMH

TIPS

CalWORKs

Head Start

Yoga

0-7 years

8-21 years

22+ years

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CLIENT SUCCESS

Martha was referred to the FIT program for therapy because she was having frequent tantrums, crying bouts, and often screaming at friends and family and was at risk of being suspended at school. After completing a thorough assessment, her therapist realized Martha had a long history of trauma rooted in her exposure to domestic violence. The therapist developed a treatment plan that included individual therapy as well as meeting separately with Martha’s mom to help her develop tools to support her daughter and address other immediate needs.

The flexibility in the FIT program allowed the therapist to provide case management support, finding community resources that could decrease financial stress so mom could address her own mental health issues. As mom gained greater understanding into the dynamic between her and Martha, she began to call our Parenting Stress Helpline for immediate support, and later started therapy in our TIPS program and joined our Finding Peace Within Group for mothers with trauma histories.

Meanwhile, Martha was meeting weekly with her therapist and used play and art interventions to develop tools to express her thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Over time, she began to gain confidence and optimism about her future and her angry symptoms began to decrease. Her mom was able to increase her own self-esteem and self-agency, and became much more responsive to Martha’s needs, and better prepared to tackle the challenges ahead.

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION - FLEXIBLE AND MOBILE

The Families in Transition program (FIT) was created in 1996 to provide flexible and intensive mental health and case management services to very low-income children/youth experiencing significant mental health symptoms and instability in their lives. Our clients are primarily African American and Latinx youth who live with the impacts of racism, poverty and other systemic inequalities that create high levels of daily stress. We visit them in the locations that work best for them - homes, schools, our offices or via telehealth. The unique nature of being in the community and working with caregivers, teachers, and others to best support the young person, creates a collaborative experience.

Through the years the FIT program has evolved and has recently added a Family Partner and an Intake Coordinator to add extra support in connecting youth and parents to the help they need. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen how children were directly affected by the sudden disruption of their daily routine, impairing their ability to have contact with friends, attend their schools, and experience a sense of normalcy in their own homes. This global phenomenon we now know had significant psychological ramifications including heightened levels of depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders among children – all which continue to affect their sense of security, self-perception, and ability to thrive.

The program continues to innovate, recently adding an on-line group for adolescents ages 17-21 called Using Your Compass - Mapping Young Adulthood..

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PARENT EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES

Since our founding, the principle of supporting parents in order to prevent child abuse and strengthen families has been a cornerstone of our work. Our Positive Parenting curriculum was developed in the 1980’s based on research on child development, temperament and effective communication to address the challenges that most parents face. Fundamental to it all is the belief that parents deserve support and knowledge, not judgement and blame, to be the parents they want to be. Lifechanging impacts continue to inspire us.

Over time we have grown by integrating two additional curriculums into our portfolio – Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, an evidence-based series to promote kindergarten readiness; and Fatherhood & Co-parenting: Beyond Conflict, focused on the importance of fathers in their child’s development and supporting healthy strategies for co-parents to work as a team.

Our Parenting services continue to expand. In 2023 we will implement the Nurturing Parents curriculum to help young parents with a history of probation involvement get the support they need to break cycles of violence and improve their child’s chances for success. Together, our full portfolio of classes and workshops help parents learn and families thrive.

To learn more about our PE classes or to arrange for a tailored workshop, click here.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

These classes helped me to learn the tools I need to raise my daughter in a healthy way. These classes also help me to learn the importance of self-care. I need to take care of me so that I can take care of my daughter. Thanks again Family Paths. I think that all parents should take classes like these.”

~ Positive Parenting series graduate

“The content of the class helps me to better understand the co-parenting struggles and ways to help overcome the obstacles of continued negativity in the necessary parenting relationship with the other parent. This class helped me focus my energy on co-parenting towards a healthier dynamic with my kid’s mom. I believe my kids, myself, and the other co-parent will benefit by my involvement in these workshops."

~ Fatherhood & Co-Parenting series participant

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THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation

Birches Foundation, Inc.

Ruth Arnhold Endowment at the East Bay Community Foundation

Help for Children

In-N-Out Burger Foundation

June and Julian Foss Foundation

The Barrios Trust

The Lowell Berry Foundation

The Ruby Tuesdae and Patrick Ely Fund

Western Alliance Bank Alameda County Behavioral Health CareAlameda County Social Services Agency (CAPIT & CBCAP)Chabot-Las Positas Community College DistrictCity of FremontOakland Fund for Children and YouthOakland Head StartState of California Board of State and Community Corrections

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WE CELEBRATED 50 YEARS! What is a favorite memory from your time at Family Paths? 50th Anniversary Virtual Reunion

Early 2022 was spent reconnecting with former staff, Board members, clinical interns and volunteers from years past in anticipation of our virtual reunion event on September 8th. We had a great turnout on Zoom that included our founder Carol Johnston Davis and others from the earliest days when we were Parental Stress Service to some of our newest interns who were eager to learn more about how Family Paths came to be. It was so exciting to see every decade in our history represented. It was a joy to see folks reconnecting after all these years, and hearing their remembrances from days past here at the agency.

We created the history video here as a way to put the founding of this agency into the context of 1972 Bay Area and the lack of national recognition of the need for child abuse prevention. Take a few minutes to watch the full video and get inspired by one woman's quest to keep children safe.

CLICK THIS VIDEO ICON TO WATCH THE FULL HISTORY VIDEO (9 MINS), INCLUDING MORE VIDEO CLIPS FROM YEARS PAST.

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READY FOR THE NEXT 50! FAMILY PATHS ADVISORY COUNCIL LAUNCHES!

We are excited to announce FPAC, the latest iteration of our diversity, equity and inclusion staff participation forum. Since the start of the pandemic, we have been working with Liberation Consulting to help us re-design our committee structure for more inclusiveness and focus our DEI work through a trauma-informed systems lens. We created a workgroup to develop a direction forward with strong non-management involvement so voices across the organization would be heard.

Mission Statement:

The Family Paths Advisory Council aims to create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, and advises the agency on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Trauma Informed Practice, in support of celebrating, valuing, and enhancing a culture of belonging that we strive for in the workplace and community.

Purpose and Objectives:

To continue engaging all staff in the process of moving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives forward, with a Trauma Informed lens.

To connect DEI to the agency’s mission, values and objectives.

To outline key DEI goals, prioritize actionable items and hold FP accountable to achieving them

To advise on policies and practices that support equity and belonging for all employees.

To evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing efforts and adapting as needed.

REACHING AND TEACHING NURTURING PARENTS

The future of our Parenting classes continue to grow. In 2023 we are excited to implement the Nurturing Parents curriculum to help young parents with a history of probation involvement get the support they need to break cycles of violence and improve their child's chances for success. Together, our full portfolio of classes and workshops help parents learn and families thrive. We offer:

Positive ParentingFatherhood & Co-Parenting: Beyond ConflictAbriendo Puertas/Opening DoorsVoces de PapásParenting Workshops for schools, community groups and organizations

To learn more about our Parent Education classes or to arrange for a tailored workshop, click here.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS,

$50,000 and Up

State of California Board of State and Community Corrections

$10,000 - $49,999
The Barrios Trust
Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation
Help for Children

Ruth Arnhold Endowment at the East Bay Community Foundation
Western Alliance Bank

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Andrew Haydel

In-N-Out Burger Foundation

June and Julian Foss Foundation

$1,000 - $4,999
Don Atkinson-Adams

The Lowell Berry Foundation

Birches Foundation, Inc.

Evangeline Brown

Anne Dixon

Heidi Giordano & Elena Ortiz

Kim Hamilton

Debbi and Shelly Sack

Ruby Tuesdae and Patrick Ely Fund

Rebecca Watters

Martha Winnacker, JD

Zaballos and Sons

Melissa Zucker

$500 - $999

Cynthia and Michael Attiyeh

Reenie Bartolini

Shay Black ^

Elizabeth Bremer

Katy Brown

Angela and Mark Dant ^

Holly Babe Faust

Lyman Hollins

Catherine and Everett Moran

Lynette Pang and Michael Man

Diana Paque

Diana and Mitchell Shiver

Ralph Sklar

Dawn Sung

$250 - $499

Karin Alvarado

Zonia and Richard Banegas

Marla J. Cohen

Christine Cueto ^

Kathy Davis ^

Janina Fisher

R. Jefferson Joseph

Phyllis and Scott Lorenz ^

Nancy Morosohk ^

John and Mary Reaugh

Kristi Schutjer and Al Mance

Barbra Silver and Audrey Rosenberg

$100 - $249

Steve and Lori Aultman

Vincenza Baldino

Natalia Banaszczyk

Sarah Winnacker Beaudin

Janet Beaty and Jack Long

Sarah Brekke

Ho Yin Cheh

Sabrina Estell

Lois Gray

Ann Graybeal

Erica Hilton

Cole Kinney

Christine LaBadie

Vicki Anne Lant

John Lockhart McCarthy and Kathryn Ann Barnhart

Emily Loeb, PhD

Mark Ludwig and Susan Ann Campodonico

Kristin Mateer

Susan O'Brien

Lori Pham

Chris Roberts ^

Lucy Rudolph

Jill Silver and Steve Echaves

Susan Springborg and Gregory Martin

^ Donation received via donor's Facebook Fundraiser

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INTERNS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS!

Parent Advisory Group Volunteers

Ashley Acosta, Alexis Alexander, Hagerey Berhe, Danay Black, Torrence Black, Monique Blodgett, Laurie Costa, Craig Donovan, Dianna Farias, Camille Johnson, Phebe Kemp, Priscilla Lau, Domonique Linsey, Sophie Marshall, LeeAnna Mayoral, Maria Perez, David Rogers, Harold Scoggins, Gwen Scott, Stephanie Singleton, Silay Sombat, LaRonda Sullivan, Darren White, Sona Williams

Community Partners
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors National Institute, Alameda Alliance Health, Alameda County Fathers Corps, Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County, Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA), Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, First 5 Alameda County, Greater Good Science Center, Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay, Lincoln Center, Oakland Head Start. Oakland Housing Authority, St. Vincent Day School, Through the Looking Glass, YMCA East Bay

$50 - $99

Lorraine Allen ^

Tesser Call

Cathy J. Chilcott

James Corbin

Bradley Davis

Judy Kay Filippini

Lida Aguero Grinfeld

Mary and Steve Hicken

Rachel A Jaffe-Powell

Abbe Kalos

Charlene Lambros

Georgia Marino

Bobbie Peyton

Rose Schweig

Jacqueline Smith-Ratliff ^

Lesley Sternin

Shelly Wally

Khalid White

Under $50

Francesca Anastasi

Gretchen Bringas

Margaux Kramer

Kanako Ishikawa

Kristan LeVietes

Michelle Sicula

Clinical Interns

Annie Donghui Chen
Cara Toomey
Corina Seligman
Ella Mamanta Davidson
Lilah Kendall Valfer
Yaneth Ulloa

Volunteers

Johanna Abbinante*

Mariana Alvarado*

Michael Boykin*

Bekah Cohen*

Ella Mamanta Davidson*

Anne Dixon

Lois Gray

Rachel Harding*

Beth Hoch*

Ewa Maris*

Marcela Rojas*

Corina Seligman*

Cara Toomey*

Yaneth Ulloa*

Lilah Kendall Valfer*

Brian Walker

*Parenting Stress Helpline volunteer

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FEELING INSPIRED?

100% of Caregiver clients have a better understanding of their child's strengths.

88% have a better understanding of effective parenting strategies.

75% are better able to handle the challenges of parenting.

90% of our Adult clients are doing better at handling daily life.

87% have a better understanding of their feelings.

100% of our Youth clients have learned ways to calm down when they are upset, feel more supported by their parents/caregivers, and feel like their therapist understands and supports them.

Will you help us reach our fundraising goal of $50,000 to commemorate our 50 years of serving children, parents and families in Alameda?

SCAN THIS CODE TO GIVE TODAY

Family Paths 2022 Annual Report

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