Building A Better Tomorrow

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Strengthening Lives . Providing Help. Creating Hope.

“Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.” – Abdul Kalam

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OFFICERS OF THE BOARDPresident/CEO – Toleda Hart

Board Chair – Rose Parker

Vice-Chair – Rev. Dr. Norval Brown

Treasurer – Ron McDaniel

Secretary – Virginia Reynolds

Ex-Officio – Bishop Sally Dyck

DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD Leon DeLoney

Angela Dixon

Patrick Spangler

William (Bill) Zopp

DIRECTORS EMERITUSRev. Dr. Phillip Blackwell

George Bush

Jim Fields

Steve Hamman

Rev. Lance Herrick

Dan Irwin

Rev. Claude KingWendy Taube

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MYSI MISSION–Anchored by God’s love for all, we help children, adults and families reach their greater potential by focusing on empowering them to achieve full independence.

MYSI is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). This accreditation attests that MYSI offers programs and services, which meet the community’s needs. MYSI delivers its operations competently and prudently manages its resources for effectual operations.

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On Behalf of MYSI Board of Directors, Staff and the

President & CEO we are grateful to share with you MYSI

2017 Annual Report.

Because of MYSI staff, friends and supporters like you! We have been successful with

remaining fiscally solvent under your able stewardship during these most unusual

economic times. We have endured a number of challenges throughout the year, and

MYSI Board’s unwavering dedication and staff ’s hard work and relentless desire to

fulfill the agency’s mission has brought us this far.

Today, MYSI continues to embrace its mission to change the narrative for those at

risk to build a better tomorrow by helping them to believe in the value of life, while

promoting our values that foster respect and compassion for them to learn how to live

the most productive tomorrow possible. With that, I encourage you to stand with us in

‘Building A Better Tomorrow’ for a child, adult or family in need by helping them to

start every day with a new sense of hope and to have faith for tomorrow.

Warm Regards,

Toleda Hart,

President/CEO

Toleda Hart, President/CEO

“The Future Starts Today, Not Tomorrow.”

– Pope John Paul II

“The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today’s work superbly well” – William Osler

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PROGRAMSTRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) MYSI operates six Transitional Living Programs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. These programs provide housing and supportive case management services to young adults between the ages of 17 and 21 who are under the guardianship of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The TLP sites are located on the north and south side of Chicago and in the south suburbs. These programs make every effort to teach the young adults to become self-reliant while transitioning to Independent Living by teaching them the basics of cooking, budgeting, employment, academics and housekeeping as well as developing their social skills, while addressing their spiritual and legal needs. Young adults may reside in a congregate setting, single or double apartments. All young adults who reside in a TLP environment receive 24-hour supervision along with a multitude of case management services to prepare them to live independently after

transitioning from the child welfare system, by attaining academic, employment and housing success.

INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS PROGRAM (ILO) MYSI Independent Living Program serves females and males that are parenting and non-parenting between the ages of 19 and 21. MYSI ILO advocacy staff provides a wide range of supportive case management services to young adults who were raised in the foster care system. Our program services assist them with maintaining their independence and to move from dependency on State

care to becoming self-reliant. The young adults in this program reside in individual community apartments within various communities and they are taught how to maintain their individuality. Services offered include but are not limited to:• Supplementary case management services;• Clinical services provided by clinical social workers, nurses and certified tutors;• Life Skills educational training; • Employment services, such as job readiness classes, resume writing, mock interviewing; • Household management, such as furnishing and the upkeep of their apartments; • Parenting skills for pregnant and parenting young adults including training and guidance to ensure they have appropriate parenting skills to properly care for their child.

COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENT (CILA) PROGRAM MYSI CILA provides 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year housing, life skills and clinical

case management services to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. Adults with a developmental disability, who meet the eligibility requirements, may reside within our CILA until they gain the necessary skills for the next step of independent living. Living in a CILA long-term is possible. CILA resident’s rent is determined by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Our CILA is located in the south suburbs of Illinois and offers an array of community-based service options, which promotes independence with 24 hour support and care

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for up to five adults in a family-like home environment. Our CILA housing program and clinical case management services assist the residents with maintaining their independence, while providing the opportunity for them to develop:• A deeper understanding of economic self-sufficiency• Increased community integration • Social and recreational opportunities• Educational life skills• Support to live more independently

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS (CMH) MYSI CMH services are coordinated through Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health (DMH) for the community. Our CMH program provides Medicaid-funded community health services for all eligible children, youth, families and seniors between the ages of 4 - 65 who are in need of mental and/or behavioral health services.

SENIOR 2 SUCCESS MYSI Senior services in conjunction with the city of Chicago provides in home intensive advocacy case management and referral services to assist seniors who reside within the county of Cook to enhance the quality of their lives by improving the seniors’ ability to live autonomously and to participate in community resources. These program services are designed to keep aging citizens from being isolated, while motivating them to remain active within their own communities.

PARENTING ASSESSMENT TEAM MYSI Parenting Assessment Team (PAT) provides comprehensive clinical assessments that assist workers and supervisors in assessing risk and exploring permanency issues for children with mentally ill parents. To be eligible for PAT services the child or family must have an active DCFS cases. The assessments provided by the team are non-adversarial, non-biased and multi-disciplinary in nature. The focus of the assessment is directed by questions regarding child- custody, treatment, and services, and other concerns related to parenting ability. An independent evaluation with recommendations is provided to assist the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services and the Cook County Juvenile Court in making permanency decisions.

CONTINUITY OF CARE CENTER MYSI Continuity of Care Center (CCC) in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services provides psychiatric consultation and case management services to assure continuity of psychiatric

consultation/treatment and mental health care jointly evaluates the child, youth or parents in a manner designed to promote permanency by maintaining, strengthening and safeguarding the functioning of families to: (1) Prevent substitute care placement (2) Promote family reunification, (3) Stabilize foster care placements, (4) Facilitate youth development, and (5) Ensure the safety, permanency and wellbeing of children and families.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2017 AssetsCurrent AssetsCash and Cash Equivalents $100,144 Cash–Restricted (Client Savings Deposits) $9,265 TotalCashandCashEquivalents $109,409 Investments–Mutual Funds at Fair Value $1,314,751 Government Contributions Receivable $456,484 Other Accounts Receivables $7,974 Prepaid Expenses $19,688 First Nonprofit Unemployment Savings Program $17,984

Client Assisted Rent Deposits $ 1,400 TotalCurrentAssets $1,927,690

Property and Equipment, Net $389,589 Security Deposits $27,815 TotalAssets $2,345,094

Liabilities and Net AssetsCurrent Liabilities Accounts Payable $176,984 Accrued Payroll and Related Expenses $148,145 Short Term Portion of Notes Payable $35,000 Refundable Advances $231,304 TotalCurrentLiabilities $591,433

Long Term LiabilitiesNotes Payable, Net of Current Portion $185,864 Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Obligation TotalLongTermLiabilities $185,864

TotalLiabilities $777,297

NetAssetsUnrestricted $1,158,661 Temporarily restricted for imputed interest $409,136 TotalNetAssets $1,567,797 TotalLiabilitiesandNetAssets $2,345,094

Public Support and RevenueIllinois Department of Children and Family Services $3,506,592 Illinois Department of Human Services $26,351 Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice $119,523 Chicago Department of Children and Family Services $12,806 Contributions Individuals $3,995 Businesses Foundations and Trusts $250 United Methodist Support $27,323 United Way of Metro Chicago Donated Materials Debt Forgiveness

Other Revenue and GainsInvestment Income $34,888 Net Change in Unrealized Gains on Investment $156,866 Miscellaneous Income $45 TotalPublicSupportandRevenue $3,888,639

ExpensesProgram Services $3,302,584 Management and General $574,886 Fundraising $8,768 TotalExpenses $3,886,238

Change in Net Assets from Operations $ 2,401

Net Assets, Beginning of the Year $1,565,396 Net Assets, End of Year $1,567,797

As of June 30, 2017

WHERE DID OUR FUNDS COME FROM IN FY 2017

n Government Agencies-Contracts and Grants 94% n Foundations/Trusts/ Individuals/Corporations 1% n Other (Operating and Non-Operating) 5%

HOW DID WE SPEND OUR FUNDS IN FY 2017

n Residential Homes 83% n Child Welfare Services 2% n Other Community Programs 15%

FUNDS SPENT ON PROGRAM SERVICES OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS

n FY 2017 $3,302,584 n FY 2016 $4,451,835 n FY 2015 $4,388,164 n FY 2014 $4,535,471 n FY 2013 $4,329,400

REVENUE OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS

n FY 2017 $3,888,639 n FY 2016 $4,978,048 n FY 2015 $5,274,304 n FY 2014 $5,344,796 n FY 2013 $5,064,977

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2017 AssetsCurrent AssetsCash and Cash Equivalents $100,144 Cash–Restricted (Client Savings Deposits) $9,265 TotalCashandCashEquivalents $109,409 Investments–Mutual Funds at Fair Value $1,314,751 Government Contributions Receivable $456,484 Other Accounts Receivables $7,974 Prepaid Expenses $19,688 First Nonprofit Unemployment Savings Program $17,984

Client Assisted Rent Deposits $ 1,400 TotalCurrentAssets $1,927,690

Property and Equipment, Net $389,589 Security Deposits $27,815 TotalAssets $2,345,094

Liabilities and Net AssetsCurrent Liabilities Accounts Payable $176,984 Accrued Payroll and Related Expenses $148,145 Short Term Portion of Notes Payable $35,000 Refundable Advances $231,304 TotalCurrentLiabilities $591,433

Long Term LiabilitiesNotes Payable, Net of Current Portion $185,864 Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Obligation TotalLongTermLiabilities $185,864

TotalLiabilities $777,297

NetAssetsUnrestricted $1,158,661 Temporarily restricted for imputed interest $409,136 TotalNetAssets $1,567,797 TotalLiabilitiesandNetAssets $2,345,094

Public Support and RevenueIllinois Department of Children and Family Services $3,506,592 Illinois Department of Human Services $26,351 Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice $119,523 Chicago Department of Children and Family Services $12,806 Contributions Individuals $3,995 Businesses Foundations and Trusts $250 United Methodist Support $27,323 United Way of Metro Chicago Donated Materials Debt Forgiveness

Other Revenue and GainsInvestment Income $34,888 Net Change in Unrealized Gains on Investment $156,866 Miscellaneous Income $45 TotalPublicSupportandRevenue $3,888,639

ExpensesProgram Services $3,302,584 Management and General $574,886 Fundraising $8,768 TotalExpenses $3,886,238

Change in Net Assets from Operations $ 2,401

Net Assets, Beginning of the Year $1,565,396 Net Assets, End of Year $1,567,797

BELIEVERSWe recognize that without your generosity many of MYSI’s services would not be possible and we are appreciative for your support. Thank You!

MYSI Corporation respects the contributors’ wishes to not sell or share their names to other businesses, agencies or outside organizations. Therefore, the names of our donors remain anonymous in accordance with their wishes. Please send your donations or make inquiries to: MYSI Corporation 3001 W. 111th Street, Suite# 103 Chicago, IL 60655 773-840-4600 ext. 2226 Attention: Shiree Griffin Or Visit us on the web www.myschicago.org

WAYS TO HELP!Our in-kind supporters are a vital part of MYSI. We always appreciate the support that they provide us. Please con-sider donating items that are suitable for children, adults and families that are in new or like-new condition.

• Consider volunteering

• Invite us to make a presentation at your local church

• Make a financial contribution or annual pledge or memorial contributions, by leaving MYSI in your Will

• Ask your business or employer to sponsor an MYSI event

• Provide job opportunities for the adults that we serve.

Equal Rights Statement MYSI complies with all regulations as set forth by the State of Illinois. We serve children, adults and families throughout the City of

Chicago and its border Counties regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, handicap or national origin. MYSI programs are not designed for families with

significant medical, psychiatric or physical needs. Those with such needs are referred to agencies providing those services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Its MYSI belief that equal opportunity is paramount for all staff employed to ensure the continued achievement of our

organization growth. In accordance with State and Federal laws MYSI will not discriminate against a staff member or applicant for employment for any of the fol-

lowing: race, disability, color, creed, religious, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demot-

ing, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, termination, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all staff members

based on qualifications and job requirements.

MYSI Administrative OfficeIndependent Living Option & Community Based Medicaid Program Services:

3001 W. 111th Street, Suites 101, 102 & 103

Chicago, IL 60655-2241

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

P: (773) 840-4600 F: (773) 840-4605

website: www.myschicago.org

MYSI FACILITIESCRANDON HOUSE TLPHours of Operation: 24 hours/ 7 days per weekChicago, IL 60649

DORCHESTER I & IIHours of Operation: 24 hours/ 7 days per week Blue Island, IL 60406Dolton, IL 60419

HARVARD HOUSE TLP Hours of Operation: 24 hours/ 7 days per week Calumet City, IL 60409

MEMORIAL HOUSE TLPHours of Operation: 24 hours/ 7 days per week Calumet City, IL 60409

MORSE HOUSE TLPHours of Operation: 24 hours/ 7 days per week Chicago, IL 60618

SCOTT HOUSE Hours of Operations: 24 hours/ 7days per weekChicago Heights, IL 60411

“What Is Not Started Today Is Never Finished Tomorrow.”

“Therefore Do Not Worry About Tomorrow, For Tomorrow Will Worry About Itself. Each Day Has Enough Trouble Of Its Own”.

Matthew 6:34 NIV