2012 ANNUAL REPORT

I HAVE A WORK-ABILITY

and people are still talking!

40 years …

Foothills Gateway, Inc. believes in a life of opportunity, of choice, and of dignity for every individual, regardless of age or ability.

The Mission of Foothills Gateway, Inc.: Advocating for and empowering individuals with disabilities to lead lives of their choice.

We value a person’s hopes, dreams, and desires and will work to make them happen;

We value the support and engagement of families;

We value internal and external relationships built upon trust, respect, and honesty;

We value accountability to the public, families, people we support, and

regulatory agencies; and,

We value excellence in all aspects of service.

F O O T H I L L S G A T E W A Y A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

Tim O’Neill, Executive Director (970) 266-5305 timo@foothillsgateway.org

Debbie Lapp, Director of Resource Coordination and Development (970) 266-5315 debbiel@foothillsgateway.org

Erin Eulenfeld, Director of Community Services and Supports (970) 266-5347 erine@foothillsgateway.org

Sharon Courtney, Director of Finance (970) 266-5320 sharonc@foothillsgateway.org

Diana Foland, Director of Fund Development (970) 266-5316 dianaf@foothillsgateway.org

Jamie Martin, Director of Executive Services (970) 266-5304 jamiem@foothillsgateway.org

Celebrating 40 Years…

WE HAVE A MISSION-ABILITY

WE HAVE A VISION-ABILITY

WE HAVE A PRINCIPLE-ABILITY

of empowering people to reach their full potential.

Letter to Our Community 2

Celebrating 40 Years 3-4

Person Centered Philosophy 5

Waiting List & Enrollments 6

Boards of Directors 7

Outcomes Measures 8

Financials 9-10

A L E T T E R T O O U R C O M M U N I T Y M a r c h 2 0 1 3

" The new Vision, Mission, and Principles…focus on Foothills Gateway’s role in empowering people to achieve a life of opportunity, of choice, and of dignity "

This year’s annual report celebrates Foothills Gateway’s 40th

anniversary of service provision and advocacy on behalf of people with

intellectual/developmental disabilities. In recognition of this milestone, we asked people we serve, their families, and members of the

community at large to answer a simple question…”What one word would you use to describe Foothills Gateway and the services it provides?”

The answers to that question appear as a “WORDLE” on the front page of this report. These words mean a great deal to Foothills Gateway

Board Members and staff as they provide us with affirmation of the previous 40 years, and continued motivation for the future.

One of the words, “relentless”, typifies the work of the staff and Board of Directors. Foothills Gateway has worked

hard to achieve these ideals for people we support and community members, and we have been relentless in

continually asking the question of ourselves: “how can we get better?” As a result, the Board of Directors invested

nine months in a comprehensive process to revise, improve, and advance its Vision, Mission, and Principles (see

page 1). The statements and changes are not subtle. In the Board’s review of the previous Vision and Mission

statements, it was realized that they focus entirely on improving the agency, instead of focusing on improving the

lives of the people we serve. The new Vision, Mission, and Principles shift focus away from the agency, systems,

programs, and administrative structures, and instead focus on Foothills Gateway’s role in empowering people to

achieve a life of opportunity, of choice, and of dignity. This “person centered” approach keeps the individual at the

center of decision making and in charge of the direction of their own life.

Foothills Gateway is well positioned to meet the challenges of change that come with this transformative process. The Board of Directors

and staff are keenly aware of and planning for upcoming significant changes to Medicaid funding and related services. We are also enriched

by our associations and partnerships with many allied community organizations, yet there is more we can do. We receive philanthropic

support to assist with unmet needs, yet the needs continually grow.

As it marks its 40th

year of existence, Foothills Gateway will take a brief moment to celebrate. It is our commitment to the people we serve

and their families to work diligently toward the accomplishment of our Vision, Mission, and Principles on their behalf. Please join us in

celebrating our 40th

anniversary and join us in providing “real lives of choice” to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

G R E G G E . S E E B O H M T I M O T H Y S . O’ N E I L L

Board President Executive Director

Gregg Seebohm, Tim O’Neill

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F O O T H I L L S G A T E W A Y C E L E B R A T E S 4 O Y E A R S E R V I C E M I L E S T O N E

Originally, there were two local agencies. One in Loveland called the Foothills Activity Center (serving children with

disabilities), which was housed in a 100 year old farmhouse. The other was known as the Easter Seals Gateway program

(serving adults with disabilities) located in Fort Collins. In the late 1960’s, at a gathering of Hewlett Packard employees

from both the Loveland and Fort Collins plants, a group of employees and their spouses, who were volunteering at each of

these programs, had an idea. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could combine these organizations and build a facility half-way

between Loveland and Fort Collins where people of all ages, from both communities could come together to get the help

they need?” That idea became a reality in 1972 with the incorporation of Foothills Gateway (FGI) as a non-profit

organization serving individuals with intellectual disabilities in Larimer County.

Foothills Gateway began with the idea that people with disabilities could and should live, learn, and thrive in their home

communities. A pioneer early on, FGI provided state of the art educational, vocational, therapeutic, and recreational

services to school-aged children and adults. A facility was constructed that was “handicapped accessible” decades before

the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Foothills Gateway was a leader in developing community based

housing and employment supports enabling institutionalized children and adults to return to their home communities.

These efforts have supported thousands of children and adults to attain skills needed to realize their full potential and

quality of life. Now serving nearly 1800 individuals annually across Larimer County, Foothills Gateway is recognized as an

integral part of the communities in which it provides services.

Throughout its forty years of existence, FGI and the people it supports have benefitted from the

communities at large: citizens, organizations, and businesses in Larimer County. Community members

and businesses have been supportive of their fellow citizens who have a disability. People donate hard-

earned dollars, or they volunteer, and many both. Businesses support fund raising events, hire

people from our program, and provide internships and other vocational opportunities. Through these

partnerships, Foothills Gateway has made good on its promise to assist people with intellectual

disabilities to have community lives with purpose.

1972

Initial Plans for the building and the original

Board of Directors

1975-1982

Therapy Services and

the completed building

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T H E F G I S T O R Y C O N T I N U E S . . .

The FGI story continues, even as we take time to celebrate our first 40 years. Recently, the FGI Board of

Directors has recommitted the organization to a Vision based on belief in a “life of opportunity, of

choice, and of dignity for every individual, regardless of age or ability.” The FGI Mission, “advocating for

and empowering individuals with disabilities to live lives of their choice”, will keep our focus on the person

being supported to realize their best life. This “person centered approach” is key to enabling people to live

lives of meaning, participation and contribution to the community.

Our work is not done. As has been the case in the past, FGI will continue to develop and provide personalized

services and supports for people with intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to work cooperatively with all

community partners which is so essential in accessing the community at large. On behalf of the people FGI

supports, we want to say, “Thank you for your support”. Foothills Gateway will continue to work diligently to earn

your trust and respect as an important “patch” of this wonderful community “quilt” we know as Larimer County.

Facebook.com/FoothillsGateway

2000-2001

Mill Levy Campaign

“Garfield Grade School was not a fit for Evan. So in 1950 Evan's mother, Marge Pomranka, rented a house on Grant Avenue across from Garfield.

Creating that place for Evan and his friends in Loveland was like inventing the wheel. By the time Evan was old enough to vote, the community

provided a vehicle with wheels (Foothills Gateway). Today, people with cognitive disabilities are going places with Foothills Gateway.”

-H O W A R D P O M R A N K A

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Evan Pomranka – Age 5

Evan Pomranka –

Celebrating his 50th

Birthday!

T H E P E R S O N C E N T E R E D P H I L O S O P H Y

2012 will be remembered as a significant year in the history of Foothills Gateway. One of the most noteworthy aspects was the

development and approval of new vision and mission statements to guide the agency toward person centeredness. Foothills Gateway’s

thirteen member, volunteer Board of Directors recognized person centeredness as a natural evolution of services toward a philosophy

that focuses on the person receiving support rather than on the agency. In addition to providing better, more individualized supports to

people, person centered thinking builds a healthy organizational culture characterized by accountability, partnership, and learning.

The best way to describe the “Person Centered Philosophy”? Imagine an organization that speaks with the person receiving support

instead of about or at the person receiving support. This organization address items important to in context with items important for

each person, then design creative, simple, and cost effective ways to accomplish items on both lists while placing the person at the center

of all decisions made. A simple example; every person has their own morning rituals that, when completed correctly, result in an air of

“getting the day off to a good start”. Imagine if you had to exchange your morning routine with that of a random stranger. You are

awakened in a manner you do not prefer, you eat breakfast out of order from bathing, and your toothpaste brand has even been

switched! Most people would not adjust well. Taking the time to learn the routines and preferences of each person receiving support is

a vital aspect of the “Person Centered Philosophy” and only one way that Foothills Gateway plans to improve the lives of the people we

serve.

Foothills Gateway sees this upcoming year of Person Centered Philosophy implementation as a year to make meaningful changes to

improve the lives of the individuals we serve, another reason to be leaders and create collaborations, and a time to engage with the

community to support lives of opportunity, of choice, and of dignity for every individual, regardless of age or ability.

Executive Director with Past Board Presidents

Supported Employment 2012 Aktion Club

Induction Ceremony Person Centeredness! 5

W A I T I N G L I S T & N E W E N R O L L M E N T S

C A L E N D A R Y E A R W A I T I N G L I S T G R O W T H

A N N U A L E N R O L L M E N T S O F I N D I V I D U A L S I N T O A N N U A L E N R O L L M E N T S O F C H I L D R E N

S E R V I C E S & R E M O V E D F R O M T H E W A I T I N G L I S T I N E A R L Y I N T E R V E N T I O N S E R V I C E S

286

280

181

201

186

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

390

362

322

294

268

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

82

69

52

65

100

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

For 40 years, FGI has supported individuals with developmental disabilities

and their families throughout Larimer County. We help individuals

conquer challenges, reach their maximum potential, and share their unique

abilities with the community. FGI’s services and supports improve lives –

daily. In 2012, 1,789 people and their families received support from

Foothills Gateway. Still, 390 Larimer County residents are currently

receiving no services and remain on the waiting list for services. In the

current state of the economy, with tighter budgets, it is becoming more

and more difficult for these families to secure funding. Fortunately, the

State of Colorado mandates that there be no waiting list for Early

Intervention services for children ages birth through 2 years. Foothills

Gateway and its Board of Directors continue to advocate at State levels for

increased funding, reach out to our community for additional support, and

maintain fiscal efforts to keep costs as low as possible while providing high

quality services.

This 5 year timeline represents only individuals on the waiting list receiving no services other than intake case management.

*Includes individuals enrolled into the Family Support Services Program

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F O O T H I L L S G A T E W A Y , I N C . B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

The staff and individuals receiving services at Foothills Gateway are fortunate to be under the oversight of two committed Boards of Directors.

These two Boards have very different, well defined functions, yet they work collaboratively to forward the mission and vision of this community

minded organization.

The Operating Board of Directors is comprised of 13 volunteer

members who set the vision, mission, goals, and policy and approve

the budget for of the overall operations for the agency. Each member

of this Board not only attends monthly Board Meetings, but also

serves on at least one Committee of the Board to work on specific

agency related issues.

Back Row: John Haley, Gregg Seebohm, Paul Rodgers, & Jim Disney Middle Row: Faith Betz, Tracy Katz, Punkie Whitely, Hallie Wasserman & Carol Ward Front Row: BJ Russell, Romie Tobin, Kendra Kettler & Miranda Arens

The Foothills Gateway Foundation Board is comprised of 9 volunteer

members whose sole purpose is to raise funds and awareness to advance

the mission of the agency. This Board works diligently to hold meaningful

fundraising events while promoting Foothills Gateway in a positive light.

The Foundation Board makes a generous annual donation to the operating

funds of Foothills Gateway while placing other revenue in an endowment

fund for the future of the organization.

Left to Right: David Fritzler, Nancy Pieper, Brian Sullivan, Bob Toomey, Jamie Moyer, & Ted Shepard Not Pictured: Nyla Anderson, Mitch Burroughs, Carl Maxey, & Jay McCoy

O P E R A T I N G B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S F O U N D A T I O N B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H & F U N D R A I S I N G R E S O U R C E S :

F U N D R A I S I N G E V E N T S C O M M U N I T Y A W A R E N E S S T O M A K E A C O N T R I B U T I O N

Foothills Gateway hosts numerous fundraising

events throughout the year. For a list of

scheduled events, visit

www.FoothillsGateway.org

and click on About Us > Events.

To learn more about making a donation

to Foothills Gateway, Inc., visit

www.FoothillsGateway.org and click

on How To Help > To Contribute.

We encourage community members to

attend an “Educational Luncheon” on the 2nd

Thursday of the month. To RSVP, please

contact Diana Foland at 970-266-5316.

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O U T C O M E S M E A S U R E S

Objective Indicator Applies

To

Data Source Data Comments

Maximize

individual and

family satisfaction

with overall

choice

% positive

responses by

individuals on

surveys and

average %

satisfaction* of

families on

surveys

Adult

individuals

and

families of

adult

individuals

receiving

services

Individuals and

family satisfaction

surveys

Comments: All

measures were

above target, with

satisfaction with

Comprehensive

services rising 1%

Recommendations:

Seek to enhance

choice options

despite plan limits.

Minimize General and Administrative expenses

% general and administrative expenses of total agency expenses

All expenses/costs for FGI

Annual Financial Statements

Comments: The

percentage of

administrative

expenses remains

below target.

Recommendations:

Maintain efforts to

maximize program

expenditures.

Minimize staff

turnover

% employees

terminated

during the year

All

separated

employees

Human Resources

Software

Comments: Turn-

over has declined

by 32.5% in 5 years.

Recommendations:

Continue to retain

staff to provide

competent, stable

supports.

*Foothills Gateway annually evaluates the organization’s performance and outcomes to

maximize both the quality of our services and the satisfaction of individuals and families in

all areas of direct supports and case management. The performance data demonstrates

that Foothills Gateway continues to exceed most performance targets.

To learn more about Foothills Gateway, Inc.’s annual individual

and family satisfaction surveys or the outcome measurement data,

you can find the reports at www.FoothillsGateway.org >

About Us > Reports and Newsletters

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85% 92% 91%

96% 97%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Target FY 11-12Comp

FY 10-11Comp

FY 11-12SLS

FY 10-11SLS

Satisfaction with Choice

9.5% 8.3% 8.2%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Target FY 11-12 FY 10-11

% General and Administrative expenses of total agency expenses

35% 30% 29% 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Target FY 11-12 FY 10-11

% turnover

F I N A N C I A L S U M M A R Y

F I V E Y E A R A V E R A G E S

C h a n g e I n N e t A s s e t s

2.2%

P e r c e n t R e v e n u e G r o w t h

4.4%

P e r c e n t G r o w t h I n I n d i v i d u a l s S e r v e d

11.2%

P e r c e n t G r o w t h I n S t a f f

-0.3%

P e r c e n t P r o g r a m C o s t O f T o t a l C o s t

90.5%

N U M B E R O F I N D I V I D U A L S S E R V E D

1275

1392

1470

1493

1689

1987

FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012

To learn more about Foothills Gateway, Inc.’s financial status, you can find

the organization’s complete audited financial statements and other reports

at www.FoothillsGateway.org > About Us > Reports and Newsletters.

S T A T E M E N T O F A C T I V I T I E S

A s o f J u n e 3 0, 2 0 1 2

S u p p o r t & R e v e n u e

State of Colorado (includes Medicaid FFS)

Larimer County

Other Government Agencies

Public Support

Other Revenue

T o t a l S u p p o r t & R e v e n u e

E x p e n s e s

Medicaid Funded Program Services

State Funded Program Services

Case Management Services

Other Program Services

Total Program Services

Management and General

T o t a l E x p e n s e s

C h a n g e s I n N e t A s s e t s

2012 2011

16,269,351 16,212,297

2,998,259 3,050,348

64,034 58,298

180,633 393,201

800,064 1,098,582

20,312,341 20,812,726

13,579,994 13,573,909

1,761,854 1,787,483

1,999,421 2,049,916

638,239 707,590

17,979,508 18,118,898

2,022,832 2,036,016

20,002,340 20,154,914

310,001 657,812

S S

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F I N A N C I A L S U M M A R Y

F I S C A L Y E A R F I N AN C I A L R E V I E W

Due to economic conditions, the Mill Levy revenues received by Foothills

Gateway declined marginally by 1.7% in FY 2012. With these funds, a

number of programs were able to maintain supports despite cuts in per

person funding by the State. Some of the programs supported by this

funding were:

Children and Family Programs – 18% $547,000

Transportation Programs – 7% $211,688

Supported Employment Programs – 10% $299,914

Case Management Services – 11% $347,094

S T A T E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N

A s o f J u n e 3 0, 2 0 1 2

A s s e t s

Current Assets

Land, Building and Equipment, Net

Other Assets

T o t a l A s s e t s

L i a b i l i t i e s and N e t A s s e t s

Current Liabilities

Long Term Debt

T o t a l L i a b i l i t i e s

T o t a l N e t A s s e t s

T o t a l L i a b i l i t i e s and N e t A s s e t s

2012 2011

6,072,125 6,056,912

2,709,236 3,030,048

2,360,745 1,798,529

11,142,106 10,885,489

1,399,100 1,452,484

0 0

1,399,100 1,452,484

9,743,006 9,433,005

11,142,106 10,885,489

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

276

179

15 9

43

130

69

303

169

81

338

N U M B E R S E R V E D B Y F U N D I N G S O U R C E J U N E, 2012

71% - Medicaid

7% - State

2% - Part C

2% - Vocational

15% - Larimer County

2% - Other

1% - Public Support

R E V E N U E S 2012

71% - Medicaid

7% - State

2% - Part C

2% - Vocational

15% - Larimer County

2% - Other

1% - Public Support

R E V E N U E S 2012

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301 W. Skyway Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Phone 970-226-2345

Fax 970-226-2613

Email info@FoothillsGateway.org

www.FoothillsGateway.org

F U N D R A I S I N G E V E N T S

Foothills Gateway hosts numerous fundraising events

throughout the year.

For a list of scheduled events, visit

www.FoothillsGateway.org

and click on About Us > Events.

D O N A T I O N S

To learn more about making a donation to Foothills Gateway,

Inc., visit

www.FoothillsGateway.org and click on How to Help > To Contribute

Or you can mail your gift to:

Foothills Gateway, Inc.

301 Skyway Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525