LifeWorks Annual Report 2013

13,177 families found support through LifeWorks last year. We work with young men and women who’ve experienced circumstances that are unimaginable: abuse, neglect, violence. Many have spent years moving from one foster care placement to another without ever knowing a single adult that they could depend on, and far too many escape to what feels like the “freedom” of life on the streets.

Every young person who comes to LifeWorks is facing a fork in the road.

One road leads down an all-too-familiar path of neglect, anger, apathy, and disengagement.

But there is another road offered by LifeWorks.

We give every young person who comes to us a safe environment where they can experience respect, develop their dreams, and put together a long-term plan. We help our clients see themselves in new ways, and in the process, to see their futures in new ways. For many of our clients, just realizing they have options is a remarkable and empowering experience. And we know that options lead to opportunities and opportunities lead to success. This is the pattern that breaks generational cycles and changes lives.

At LifeWorks, we don’t shy away from data — we embrace it. Because we know that all our passion, commitment, and hard work must produce consistent and measurable outcomes.

At some point in life, everyone comes to a fork in the road. At LifeWorks, we offer youth the road that is empowering, rewarding, and ultimately, life- affirming. It ’s the path to self-sufficiency.

My thanks to you for your continued partnership and support as we make a measurable impact in the lives of our community’s youth and families.

Susan

At LifeWorks, we believe in the transformational power of acceptance. We are fiercely committed to empowering youth and families to find their path to self-sufficiency. And we are determined to have a measurable, sustained impact on our community that will last generations.

SUSAN’S LETTER

Youth & Adult Counseling 1,229 youth, adults and families were served with 85% reporting improvement to their presenting problem.

Resolution Counseling 674 clients engaged in learning alternatives to violent behavior and ending the generational cycle of domestic violence.

Shared Psychiatric Services 258 youth received mental health services, comprehensive clinical case management, and resources to reduce barriers to care, such as transportation assistance and access to medications. Additionally, our staff fielded 3,289 intake phone calls.

Overview LifeWorks Counseling Division provides support for individuals and families who are struggling with issues such as family conflict, abuse, anxiety, depression and coping with the stress of everyday life. LifeWorks is one of the largest providers of affordable/free mental health counseling in our community. Last year, 2,161 clients were served through these programs.

COUNSELING

STREET OUTREACH 4,301 contacts were made, with 197 youth taking part in active case management.

EMERGENCY SHELTER 147 youth were housed that would have otherwise been homeless. 87% were discharged to stable housing.

YOUNG MOMS AND BABIES SHELTER 55 young women and children received safe housing, nutritious food, case management, and parenting classes. 100% were discharged to stable housing.

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 39 youth were served that would have otherwise been homeless. 100% exited to safe, stable housing.

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM 72 youth and children were served, with 100% exiting to safe, stable housing.

OVERVIEW LifeWorks Housing Division offers a pathway from life on the streets to self-sufficiency for runaway and homeless youth, young parents and youth who are aging out of the foster care system. LifeWorks’ housing continuum is the most comprehensive program in our community, spanning from a nationally recognized street outreach program and drop-in center all the way to our new affordable housing complex. Last year, 4,614 clients received services through this division.

HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS

NEXT STEP 715 PreK-8th grade students participated in instruction and activities to strengthen their social and emotional skills and prevent substance abuse and violence. 97% demonstrated improved knowledge on preventing substance abuse.

REAL TALK 671 middle school youth learned skills to avoid risky behaviors, promote teen health and well-being, and reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancies and STDs.

TEEN PARENT SERVICES 187 pregnant and/or parenting teenagers (up to age 20) participated in case management, parenting and support. 97% of participants did not experience a repeat pregnancy during program engagement.

OVERVIEW LifeWorks Youth Development Division focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the social and emotional challenges of adolescence. These services for children and teens work on creating future goals and recognizing the leadership potential in each participant. Last year, 1,573 youth were served through this division.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE

OVERVIEW LifeWorks Education/Work-force division is focused on breaking the cycles of illiteracy and poverty. Through these programs, youth and adults can dramatically improve their literacy levels, obtain their GEDs, increase their employability and start on the path to self-sufficiency. Last year, 1,540 clients were served through this division.

LIFESKILLS 196 foster care youth took part in classes preparing them for adult life. 92% scored 75% or better on the Life Skills Knowledge Assessment exam at the end of the course.

AFTER CARE TRANSITION SERVICES 385 former foster care youth received case management after exiting the system at age 18. 85% of those youth were either actively attending school/GED classes or employed.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 42 youth participated in instruction and coaching on obtaining and keeping employment.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/ESL 616 adults received tutoring in these areas. 71% of ABE students increased 6 points in their scores and 71% of ESL students increased 4 points in their standardized tests.

YOUNG FATHERS 77 young men participated in case management and group sessions focused on keeping them engaged in their children’s lives. 76% demonstrated increased knowledge about fathering.

GED/LITERACY 224 youth enrolled to complete their GED or increase their literacy levels. 210 youth earned their GED.

Revenue

GRANTS & CONTRACTS $8,234,990

FOUNDATIONS $1,617,883

CONTRIBUTIONS $799,350

SPECIAL EVENTS $204,199

FEE FOR SERVICES $414,864

INVESTMENT INCOME $419,757

UNITED WAY $115,000

OTHER $208,354

TOTAL $12,014,317

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Expenses

18% COUNSELING

15% EDUCATION/WORKFORCE

31% HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS

11% YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

14% MANAGMENT/GENERAL

07% FUNDRAISING

04% OTHER

Net Assets

10/1/2012 $12,166,284

9/30/2013 $12,896,614

GRANTS & DONATIONS *(GIFTS OF $1,000+)

3M Austin Communications Markets Division

3M Foundation

Abt Associates, Inc.

Adam Bourke

Albert Koehler

Allen Camp

Alyson & Michael Perrine

Amanda & Greg Dowell

American Campus Charities Foundation

American Campus Communities

Amplify Austin

Angie McDermott

Anna B. Schroer Marital Trust

Anna Shamsina

Annie Ray Photography

Anonymous (13)

Applied Materials Global Impact

Arnold Foundation

AT&T Employee Giving Campaign

Austin Asset Management

Austin Christian Fellowship

Austin Community Foundation

Austin Fit

Austin Lifestyle Magazine

Austin Monthly

Austin Pets Directory

Austin ShadeWorks - Vickie Dunlevy

Austin Socialite

Austin Tidbits

Austin Venture Partners

Austin Woman/ATX Man

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Bazaarvoice

Beau Frail

Beleza MedSpa

Beth & Frank Stabile

Betsy Christian

Beverly  G. Reeves & Adam Iscoe

Bixby Zane

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Bonnie K. Mills

Brad Fluke

Brigham Family Foundation

Brooklyn Decker, Inc.

Brown Distributing Co.

Build-A-Sign

Capital One Bank

Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Foundation

Carol Scott

Cassie & Creed Ford IV

Castleview Productions - Ted Barnhill

Cat & Darren Aschaffenburg

Catena’s Hair Studio, LLC

Catherine Herter

Cathy & Dwight Thompson Foundation

Cathy Trifiro

Chandra Cathrase

Charles Schwab - Austin Office

Charles Schwab Foundation

Cheryl & Darin McNelis

Cinco Vodka

Clear Channel

CLS Parnters

Coleman & Associates

Colleen & Richard Gardner

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Conley Covert

Constance & Ralph Spagnola

Corefit - Ryan Nail

Craven Family Foundation

Crystal Barone

CSID

Cyndi & Bill Bock

Dagar’s Catering

Danielle Delgadillo

Debi & Jim Schneider

Deborah & Charles Perry

Delish

Dell Employee Giving

Dell Inc.

Dell Powering the Possible

Deloitte

Deloitte Employee Giving

Diane & Tom Williams

Diane Breidenstein & Andrew Sekel

Dick Clark Architecture

Disney EARS to You Fund

Do512

Dollar General Foundation

Donald D. Hammill Foundation

DPR Construction

E. Wildman Gallery

ECG Foundation

Eileen & Jim Sauer

Elizabeth Johnson & Christopher Laughton

Emily Word Bush

Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas

Eric Cullen

Eric Hehman

Erin DeBooy

Ernst & Young LLP

Estilo

Eugene Sepulveda & Steven Tomlinson

Evergreen Studios

EZ Corp Foundation

Fabulous Affairs Catering

FactSet Research Systems

Farm Credit Bank of Texas

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

First United Methodist Church

Four Hands Home - Matthew Briggs

Fred Tedesco

Frees Foundation

Freescale Employee Giving

Funding Passion & Love Foundation

GDS Associates

GE Foundation

George Sears McGee

Glazer’s Distributors Co.

Go Dance Studio - Mylie Alrich

Grace W. Dobson Family Foundation

Greg Bibeau

Grey Goose

Harry Lucas, Jr.

Harvey Najim Family Foundation

HBA of Greater Austin: Professional Women in Building

H-E-B

Henna Chevrolet

Heritage Title Company of Austin

Hewlett-Packard PAC

Hillary & William Geisler

HPT Development

Hugo Gutierrez

IBM Employee Services

Ilios Lighting

Impact Austin

Independence Title Company

Jade Chang & John Sheppard

James Babineau

James Jackson Leach

James W. Daniel

Jamie Tower

Janet Mitchell & Emma Virjan

Janet St. Paul

Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair

Janna & Alan Hansford

Jason Crawford

Javelin Inc.

Jayna & Barry Burgdorf

Jenkins Custom Homes

Jennifer & Matt Worth

Jennifer Lairsen

Jenny McGlothern

Jim Daniel

Jo & Jon Ivester

JoAnn McKenzie & Jerry Pritchard

Joanne & Eric Boyce

Joe Ross

John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation

John Cole Stout

Joi & Rich Martin

José Buitron & Bill Pitts

José Luis Salon

JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation

Juliana & Bryan Azar

Julie & James Stansberry

KaiFit - Kai & Jennifer O’Day Duran

Karen & Andy White

Karen & Patrick Driscoll

Karen Guess

Kathryn & Beau Ross Charitable Fund

Kathy & Jim Hopke

Kathy S. Nunn

Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott Design, Inc.

Kennedy Creative

Ketterman Rowland & Westlund

Kevin Warden

KEYE/CBS

Kim & Jason Belew

KPMG LLP

Kristynik Hardwood Flooring

Krystle Copulos McCarley

KVUE/ABC

KXAN/NBC

Lacoste

Laughlin-Beers Foundation

Laura & David Wieland

Laura & John Arnold Foundation - The Giving Library

Lauri & Kurt Hoff

Laurie & Jeff Hahn

LEAP (LifeWorks Executives And Professionals)

Libby & Doug Lefeve

LifeWorks Board of Governors

LifeWorks Staff Giving Campaign

Linda & Frank Ginac

Linda & Glenn Neland

Lisa & Fred Smith

Lisa & Matt Dow

Lisa Hall

Lisa Morrison Photography

Lola Wright Foundation

Lone Star Title Loans

Long Center

Longbow Partners, LLP

Lori & Shanon DiSorbo

Lynne Dobson

M Group Agency

Marci & Louis Henna

Marsah & Joe Garcia

Martha Rochelle

Mary & Eric Kristynik

Mary & Howard Chalmers

Mary & Paul Kristynik

Mary Pfluger - in memory of Joel Young

Massage Envy

Massage Harmony

Matthew D. McClain

Mayra Del Bello

Meadows Foundation

Melanie & Dan Fish

Melissa & Colin Rowan

Meredith Brooks

MFI Foundation / Chestnut Fund

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Michael Landry

Michele & Brad Moore

Microsoft

Mike Gardner

Mike Humphries

Mills Dennis Family Foundation

Mindy & Snapper Carr

Miriam & Rick Relyea

Mitch Weynand

Mona & Marc Cannon

Morgan Stanley Foundation

MX3 Homes

Nancy & Brown Word

Nancy & Michael Ohlendorf

Natalie & Michael Kennedy

National Instruments Employee Giving

National Philanthropic Trust

Neiman Marcus

New Era / Gallery Direct

New York Life - Long Term Care

New York Life Foundation

Nikki Peterson

November Design Group - Sarah Ciesla

NSIDE Magazine

Oxford Commercial

Pacey Family Foundation

Pacific Life Foundation

Paggi House

Pam Brown

Pape Foundation

Patsy M. Graham

Payless Shoe Source

Phillis R. Jeffrey

Pickie Pie Productions

Pinot’s Palette

Red Stella Salon

Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless

Rex Herron - Herron Landing

RGK Foundation

Romi Lessig

Roni & Jonathan Saad

Rosanne Palin

Sadie & David Corrie

Safeway Good Neighbor Program

Sandra Ritz

Santa Fund

Scott Steward

Serenity Creek Med Spa

Shain & Melody McCaig

Sharlene & Gene Austin

Shawn Walker

She-N-He Photography

Shepherd of the Hills Christian Church

Sherri Wilson & Jason Rock

Silicon Laboratories

Silverton Foundation

SkylesBayne Company, LLP

Sooch Foundation

Speakeasy

St. David’s Foundation

Stacy Lake

Stahl Family Foundation

State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)

Stefanie Capparelli

Steven & Ellen LeBlanc Family Foundation

Stuart & Lisa Thomajan

Susan & Roger Parthasarathy

Susan Hoermann

Susan McDowell & Bob Elder

Swift’s Attic

Talent Guard, Inc.

Terminal B

Terri White

the Chive

The Diva’s Closet

ThunderCloud Subs

Topfer Family Foundation

Tracy & Harry Wolin

Travaasa

Travis County Medical Alliance

Trey Halbert

Tribeza

Trisa Thompson

Trish & Greg Brown

Troy Glover

Twelve Rivers Property Management

United HealthCare Services

United Way Greater Austin

US Trust

Valerie & John Meddaugh

Veronica B. Forsyth

Veronica Pulido

W Hotel

Watts Guerra Craft LLP

Waveland Community Development, Inc.

Wealth Partners of Raymond James

Webber Family Foundation

Weir Foundation

Whataburger

Which Wich

Wild Orchid Salon

Worthan Insurance & Risk Management

YNN

Zonta Club of Austin.

LifeWorks gratefully acknowledges the hundreds of generous donors (financial and in-kind) who have supported our mission at all levels of giving. We are honored to have you as a partner.

LifeWorks Board of Governors Mona Cannon, Chair David Wieland, Chair Elect Glenn Neland, Immediate Past Chair Andy Sekel Angie McDermott Brad Fluke Diane M. Williams Fred Smith Harry Wolin Jason Belew Jim Hopke JoAnn McKenzie Joe Garcia Joe Ross Kendra Scott Kurt Hoff Matt Briggs Patrick Driscoll Shawn Walker Stuart Thomajan Trey Halbert Trisa Thompson Veronica B. Forsyth

At LifeWorks, we believe in the transformational power of acceptance. We are fiercely committed to empowering our clients to find their path to self-sufficiency and we are determined to have a positive,

sustaining impact on our community that will last generations.