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Families in Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, serving Lincoln County, Montana. The Early Head Start program serves the Libby Public School System #4. Our EHS program serves expectant parents and infants and toddlers ages zero to three. Our annual report follows our fiscal year, which runs from 01 July, through 30 June, each year. The program runs continuously throughout the year and does not follow the local school district calendar. Our funded enrollment is 48, all of which are served in a home-based capacity. Availability of Annual Public Report The annual report to the public is made available by request, published annually and maintained in our office, posted to our website, shared with our local Chamber of Commerce, and made available through our social media accounts. Vision Strong families in a strong community able to meet the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of all its members. Mission Families in Partnership, Inc. is committed to promoting and developing the potential of families, and improving the community through effective action and leadership. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Board of Directors Member Roster Shirley Chase, Chairperson, Education and Administration Sandra Fulgham, Fiscal (Liaison to Policy Council) Ann German, Vice Chairperson, Attorney Kristen Moniz, Past Parent One open seat to be filled. Policy Council Member Roster Teresa McLeod, Chairperson, Former EHS Parent,Community Representative Randy Holm, Vice Chairperson, Jobs for Montana’s Graduates Manager through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Community Representative Ashley Larson, Secretary/Treasurer, Parent Representative Sammantha Rodriguez, Parent Representative Nicole Peavler, Parent Representative Mandie Cox, FIP EHS Staff Liaison
Families in Partnership Early Head Start received a total of $574,126, through ACF, Office of Head Start, with an In-Kind contribution of $131,730. This total included base funding of $538,719, and Supplemental funds of $35,407. CACFP $44.46. Claims reflect snack reimbursement.
ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalent $490,138 Construction in Process $0 Equipment and Vehicle $98,341 Land and Building Improvements $124,744 Buildings $464,575 Land $74,504 Accumulated Depreciation ($149,115) Property and Equipment Net $613,049 Total Assets $1,103,187 LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $8,684 Payroll Liabilities $825 Deferred Revenue $42912 Total Current Liabilities $52,421 NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions $1,046,008 With Donor Restrictions $4,758 Total Net Assets $1,050,766 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,103,187 FIP Early Head Start Schedule of Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets REVENUES Grant Revenue $574,126 In-Kind $131,730 Total Revenue $705,856 EXPENSES Personnel and Fringe Benefits $437,001 Travel and Training $10,000 Supplies $12,200 Contractual $27,000 Other $87,925 In-Kind $131,730 Total Expenses $705,856 REVENUE OVER EXPENSE - NET ASSETS, July 1, 2023 - NET ASSETS, June 30, 2024 - Proposed Budget for 2024-2025 Personnel Total TOTAL PERSONNEL $375,690.00 Budget Category Total Unemployment .4% $1503.00 Payroll Taxes – SS 6.2% $23,293.00 Payroll Taxes – Medicare 1.45% $5448.00 Worker's Compensation $4,086.00 Insurance-Dental/Health $16,000.00 Total Fringe $50,330.00 Supplies Office Supplies $5,000.00 Child & Family Service Supplies $6,000.00 Diapers $500.00 Total Supplies $11,500.00 Contractual Audit/Legal $15,000 Mental Health $2,000.00 Nutritionist $1,000.00 Fiscal Officer $15,000.00 Total Contractual $33000.00 Other Utilities/Telephone $12,500.00 Building Maintenance /Repair/Occupancy $18,000.00 General/Auto/Building & Child Liability Insurance + D&O $15,000.00 Travel – Home Visitor Mileage $3,000.00 Local Travel $1,500.00 Parent Services/Activity Fund $200.00 Training and Staff Development – Includes Travel $3,000.00 Professional Fees and Dues $2,500.00 Out of Town Travel $1000.00 Vehicle Expenses $1,500.00 Total Other Budget $58,200.00 Base Funding $528,719.00 PA21 – Includes Travel $10,000.00 Total Grant Budget $538,719.00 Non-Federal Share $134,680.00
A financial audit was conducted by Carver Florek & James, LLC. There were no noted concerns.
Age of Enrolled Children/ Medical/Dental Exams. During the 2023-2024 year, at enrollment, 66 children had health insurance, 66 children had it at the end of enrollment, 57 children were up-to-date on immunizations and two received all immunizations possible at the time, but had not received all immunizations appropriate for their age. They were put on a schedule to catch up on appropriate immunizations. Sixty six enrolled children had a dental home. Four of eight pregnant women received a professional dental examination and/or treatment. Of the four who did not see a dentist, scheduling and illnesses were the reasons given. Throughout the program year, per Section 644(2), 98% of children received medical exams, (one family refused medical exam unless ill) and 100% of children received oral health preventative care, and 67% of children had dental exams. Many of our enrolled children are newborns, and do not have a professional dental exam in their first year of life or until their first teeth appear. Children without a medical or dental home may receive services at the Northwest Community Health Center. All FIPEHS enrollees had a medical and dental home. F. Parent Engagement Parent involvement activities offered by our Early Head Start program include Policy Council, Parent Committees, volunteering at various local events hosted by Families in Partnership Early Head Start, Socialization planning and preparation, training opportunities offered by the program, Health and Mental Health Advisory Committee, Zero to Five activities, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, and a parent education class using The Nurturing Parenting curriculum, an evidenced based curriculum. This parent education opportunity utilizes the Adverse Childhood Experience screener, involves an intake and exit interview, and engages parents in active participation. Parents participate in curriculum activities throughout the week. These activities are provided by the Home Visitor and are curriculum activities to foster parent and child engagement in the home. These activities work on developmental domains and are individualized for each child’s development. They are a continuation of work toward school readiness goals. FIPEHS hosts a number of additional training opportunities through the year. Topics include: financial literacy, fuel assistance, crisis prevention, child abuse and neglect, transitions, health and dental information, mental health services, literacy, child development, and parenting education. Family engagement is an intentional, ongoing partnership to which all parties contribute. When we offer activities and socializations in collaboration with parents, it promotes parenting growth as well as children’s development, learning, and wellness. We are still being mindful of Infectious Disease protocols, and are ensuring our staff, as well as the children and families we serve, are safe. FIP Infectious Disease protocols and a health questionnaire are being used prior to each visit to determine if a visit will be in-person, or virtual. Families in Partnership, Inc. Board of Directors and Policy Council continue to support offering virtual services to families who have been exposed, or have an exclusion policy illness, but are well enough to participate in a virtual visit. This allows us to continue to serve children and families, while ensuring everyone’s safety. G. School Readiness Families in Partnership, Inc. puts books into the hands of babies, through our Literacy Project and books from the HOPA Mountain StoryMakers program. Literacy is one of the first goals for our families. This establishes early on that literacy is a very important part of life. Babies “read” by touching, mouthing, and feeling books. They also read along when other individuals read to baby. Families in Partnership Early Head Start offers early intervention screenings that result in Individual Family Service Plans. We work directly with CDC, our Part C provider, to offer these services. We also work with the Early Intervention Pre-school to ensure we are all working toward the same goals for children and families. There were eight children enrolled in the program who had an Individualized Family Service Plan, which indicated they had been determined eligible by the Part C Agency to receive early intervention services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Of these 7 children, were determined eligible to receive early intervention services prior to enrollment, and one during the enrollment year. Our evidence based curriculum, Parents As Teachers, is in line with the Early Learning Outcomes Framework. 5 Domains of School Readiness Goals Physical Well-Being and Motor Development I. Children will begin to demonstrate control of movement and balance. II. Children will be able to manipulate small objects and tools. III. Children will learn, and begin to participate in healthy and safe habits. Social and Emotional Development I. Children will engage in warm, nurturing relationships, demonstrating self- control, and emergent control of their bodies and emotions. II. Children will engage in play, socialization, and positive peer interactions. III. Children will express concern for others, through positive peer relationships. IV. Children will sit still, engage in classroom activities, and pay attention for short periods of time. Approaches to Learning I. Children will demonstrate inquisitiveness, by asking questions about different topics. II. Children will show persistence in mastering new materials. III. Children will use appropriate language to define actions. IV. Children will demonstrate an enthusiasm for books. Language Development I. Children will speak in short sentences, be able to communicate, and be understood by others. II. Children will use and understand varied vocabulary, including prepositional phrases. III. Children will be able to use oral, and when appropriate, sign language, to communicate. Cognition and General Knowledge I. Children will be able to express their basic needs. II. Children will be able to follow simple directions and follow a simple routine. III. Children will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of one to one correspondence. IV. Children will demonstrate a readiness to toilet train. H. Monitoring From11 December 2023 to 15 December 2023, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) conducted a Focus Area 2 (FA2) monitoring review of the Families in Partnership, Inc. Early Head Start Program. The report contains information about the recipient's performance and compliance with the requirements of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) or Public Law 110-134, Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007. Families in Partnership, Inc. Early Head Start program was COMPLIANT in ALL Performance Measures. The review team has the option to document Strong Practices, and reported the following: Strong Practice Details: During the review event the OHS monitoring team observed the following Strong Practice(s) in the Performance Area Staffing and Staff Supports: The grant recipient creates opportunities for staff growth through innovative career pathways and provides staff opportunities for growth supports through career progressions.
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Position: Early Head Start Home Visitor (hours negotiable, minimum 20 hours/week)
Education Required: AA or AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Paid Holidays: All federal holidays + Birthday paid time off Leave Time: 120 hours awarded annually at start of program year for FTE, pro-rated for part-time employees, to be used within the program fiscal year. Awarded for new employees after a 6 month waiting period. Starting Pay: $14.62/hour (AA degree) $15.40/hour (BA degree) Responsibilities:
Physical and Mental Requirements Health Care Clearance:
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