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Organizations
Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
Thank You to our Donors
Agilent Technologies
Albertson’s
Angel Network
Anita’s Mexican Restaurant
Bank of Colorado
Cache Bank & Trust
Colorado CustomWare Inc.
Crossroads Safehouse
Flood & Peterson Insurance
Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive
Fort Collins Old Town Marathon LLC
Fort Collins Sertoma Club
Good Day Pharmacy
Griffith Centers for Children
K&K Siding & Windows, Inc.
King Soopers
Kiwanis Club of the Rockies
Kiwanis Club Poudre Golden
Las Comales Tortilleria
Lawn Doctor of Fort Collins, Inc.
Lost & Found, Inc.
Lutheran Campus Ministries at CSU
Mark’s Tire Shop
McLeod USA
Nuevovestilo
Overland Sertoma Club, Inc.
Qwest
Realities for Children, Inc.
Ross Department Store
Sydney Construction, Inc.
Target
The Burrito
United Way of King County
United Way of Larimer County
United Way of Weld County
Watt Financial Advisors
Wells Fargo
World Reach, Inc.
Yum Yum
Individuals
Eric & Shannon Allstott
Mike & Kim Bappe
James & Karen Becker
Monica Becker
Jozsef & Verna Bodig
Helen Boggs
Stephanie Boyd
Bob & Jana Brandes
Lawrence J. & Maureen L. Brew
Linda Brown
Margaret Brown
William B. Brugman
Brett Bruyere
Donna Burgess
William Bushong
Deb & Kris Callies
Syd Camboni
Marina Caro
Amalia Cerrillo
Juan Cerrillo
Ricardo Cerrillo
James R. Chinn
Don & Shirley Christensen
Evelyn Clarke
Patrick Crago & Sharon Grossman
Mariann Day
Paul & Joan De La Garza
George L. Dischinger, Jr.
Bruce & Barbara Douglas
Strengthen Communities
Strengthen Communities
Support Youth
Support Youth
& Families
& Families
Richard Elder
Joseph & Joy Ferguson
Pat Finnegan
Mary Jane & W.R. Forte
John & Christine Frey
Dr. Francis Gaebler
Mike, Renee & Emily Gallegos
Daniel Gonzalez
Richard & Diane Hecker
John Heddens
Donna S. Hogan
Lilias & Larry Jarding
A.S. Johnson
Billie Johnson
Frank & Mary Jo Johnson
Greg & Ann Jordan
Sally Juday
Kathleen Kline
Frank & Maureen Knutson
Sara Kramer
Jean Lamson
Dan & Marty Larsen
Camie Larson
Doug & Wendy Lee
Lester & Becky Litton
Alesa & Bill Locklear
Sandra Maag
Farai Makombe
Gene & Pat Markley
Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
Page 7
One third of Community Training Center
participants are from the following agencies:
Kevin McCartney
Christine Meeker
James & Louise Meiman
Victor & Arvilla Meline
Donna Meyer
Joyce & Mike Moody
Andrew Moorcroft
Christina & Bill Moorcroft
Patt & Chet Moore
Sandra Nesbitt-Manning
Beverly Newton
Peter Odenbach
Denise Onofrey
Nick Ortiz
Peggy Oyama
Doug & Debra Peterson
Marie Ponce
Barbara Pullin
Kenneth & Mercedes Rock
Garth Rogers
Tom Selken
Robert S. & Annette K. Slate
Kile & Laura Snider
Jom & Sonya Sprout
Jerry G. Stahmer
Laura & Bill Stout
Larry & Vicki Stroud
Charles & Mary Thomas
Jerry Thurber
Collene & Gene Timpe
Paul & Karen Wagner
Jeff Wald
Jerry L. Wallace
Dan & Lorrie Wellman
Barbara Wendt
Roger & Wendy White
Jennifer Wilmoth
Sue & Jim Wolf
Michelle Wolff
Paul Zink
Foundations
Alliance for Children & Families
Bohemian Foundation
Carolyn’s Fund
Comprecare Foundation
Daniels Fund
Hewlett Packard
North Colorado Medical Center
Foundation
Orville W. Forte Charitable Foundation
The Allstate Foundation
Victim Assistance & Law Enforcement
Fund
Wal-Mart Foundation
Harmony Foundation
Reflections for Youth
Namaqua Center
Larimer Center for Mental
Health
Health District of Larimer
County
Institute for Alcohol
Awareness
Northern Colorado Aids
Project
Suicide Resource Center for
Larimer County
Praxair Inc.
Jackson County Mental
Health Center
Crossroads Safehouse
North Range Behavioral
Health
Vineyard Church
Mental Health Center of
Boulder
Pathfinder
Crossroads Turning Points
Larimer County Partners,
Inc.
Island Grove Regional
Treatment Center
Spring Creek Health Care
Center
Larimer County Nurse
Family Partnership
Denver Rescue Mission
Larimer County
Mission Possible
Fort Collins Health Club
Eldergarden
Mountain Crest-Poudre
Valley Hospital
Creative Counseling
Jacob Center
Oakridge Assisted Living
Savio House
Larimer County Dept of
Health and Environment
Larimer County Detention
Center
School District #6
Community Reach Center
Recovery Abuse Program
Harvest Farms
Boys & Girls Club of
America
Collinwood Assisted Living
Healing Center
Poudre School District
Platte Valley Youth Services
Center
Serenity House: Sober Living
Environment
Larimer County Sheriff’s
Office
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Larimer County Workforce
Center
Newton Scholarship Fund
The Newton Scholarship Fund helps
to underwrite the costs of Certified
Addictions Counselor courses for
Turning Point volunteers. Named
after Judge Arnaud Newton, one of
Turning Point’s founders, this vital
scholarship is designed to carry on his
legacy of serving youth. The fund
relies heavily on community donations
to support those embarking on the
path of this critical public service
profession. More than 85% of
volunteers enrolled in CAC classes
were awarded scholarships this year.
Our goal for the 2006-2007 fiscal year is to
replenish $30,000 in the Newton Scholarship
Fund. Donations to the Community Training
Center qualify for the Colorado Child Care
Contribution Tax Credit.
The Community Training Center
Turning Point’s Community Training Center
offers professional development opportunities
for child care workers, human service
professionals, educators, students and
communities throughout Northern Colorado.
“The classes are innovative, informative and vital to a high
quality education in the drug and alcohol counseling
field...My experience is that every instructor has been
willing to go the extra mile to help me through the
process...I am thankful that someone cared enough
about me and my education to recommend
[The Community Training Center at] Turning Point.”
-Felicia B. Romero, Community Training Center Student
The Community Training Center is an
excellent resource for Certified Addictions
Counselor Levels I, II and III (CAC), American
Red Cross CPR and First Aid, and Qualified
Medication Administration Person (QMAP)
training and certification. All programs offered
by the Center are designed to
improve childcare in Colorado.
Programs also include
Restorative Justice and
volunteer & staff training and
orientation. This year the
Training Center hosted more
than 300 training events.
Class schedule and registration available at
www.turningpnt.org
“Turning Point has more than met my expectations and is
really a great program...The availability of classes and the
training center itself make it a very easy and convenient
program to attend...the diversity of students makes each
class a learning experience that is actually fun.”
-Abbie Herman, Community Training Center Student
Want to make a difference?
Complete your work experience hours at
Turning Point for your CAC certification!
Thanks to a highly trained and dedicated staff,
Turning Point is able to offer CAC III or LAC
supervision for students seeking to complete the
work experience hours required for CAC I, II &
III certification.
Education Programs:
Turning Point runs two state-approved, year-round schools for both residential and day
treatment students. Structured environments and behavior management systems with clear
expectations and positive reinforcements help students learn to control their behavior, focus on
their schoolwork, and improve their overall performance. Small class sizes and low staff-tostudent ratios permit individualized attention, support, consistency, and regular feedback.
Learning the skills necessary to make a successful transition back into a public school or into
the work world are key components of our education programming.
Our classrooms are staffed by Special Education Teachers specialized in content areas and
Education Counselors. We receive critical tutoring and educational support from community
members as well as Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado.
Community support is an integral piece in preparing our students for future success. We offer
a general education track that students earn credits in required courses that transfer back to
their public school. We also have had tremendous success with our GED program with over 40
students earning their GED in 2005-2006.
Service Learning
Turning Point’s Service Learning Program blends service to the community with academic
study. This mix increases learning, teaches civic responsibility, and strengthens the community.
Service Learning teaches clients invaluable lessons, and meets real community needs. Projects
aim to:
• Increase student awareness of environmental issues
• Develop team-building skills
• Increase cultural awareness
• Provide students with the opportunity to give back to the community.
This year students traveled to Alamosa, Colorado, where they participated in several projects.
These included working in a community garden, building a fence and working on horse stalls
at Sand Dunes National Park. Once again, the annual trip more than exceeded our goals.
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
-Winston Churchill
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Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
Volunteers, Mentors & Interns
Volunteers are an integral and invaluable
resource at Turning Point. Contributions of
time and ideas made by volunteers, mentors
and interns are critical to expand and improve
upon programs and services that provide the
best opportunities for the youth and families
we serve.
These positions offer rewarding experiences
with staff and clients in a variety of areas
including:
Classroom Support
Residential Program Support
Administrative Support
Special Projects
This past year, 413 volunteers
contributed 24,706.75 hours of service
to Turning Point.
“I learned more in one semester that I could
have from any textbook or class about
adolescents and the hard times they deal
with.” -Intern
Service to the Community
Involvement in communities is key to helping youth develop self-esteem, teamwork
skills and competency. Throughout the past year, Turning Point clients contributed
4,155 hours of service to communities in Larimer and Weld counties. A few of this
year’s community projects were completed at The Red Barn, Hearts & Horses,
Habitat for Humanity, and CSU’s Environmental Learning Center.
Turning Point Community Events
4th Annual Golf Tournament
Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland
Title Sponsors REALTEC Commercial Real Estate Services, Realities for Children and
MWH Constructors, along with the hole sponsors, numerous donations from local
businesses and 86 participants made this year’s tournament a tremendous success.
Turning Point’s Golf Tournament raised $16,000 to support our programs for youth
and families. Once again, thanks to an involved and active community, Turning Point
is able to continue its work of Turning Lives Around.
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
“I felt like the work
was extremely
worthwhile.”
- Volunteer
“The best part of
volunteering at
Turning Point was
working with kids who
actually want to learn
and get things right.”
- Volunteer
Get involved www.turningpnt.org
Medicaid
DHS
DYC
CDE
School Districts
USDA
DOC
Community Contributions
Foundations Grants
Government Grants
Other Support
GROWTH
In 2004, the Turning Point Staff and Board committed to an aggressive Growth
Strategy to further serve youth. Turning Point acquired the Waverly School from
Poudre School District to consolidate educational programs and to expand
recreational opportunities. Turning Point expanded into Weld County by acquiring a
closed, residential treatment facility and re-opened it adding 44 new beds in Northern
Colorado. Turning Point Staff worked hard to achieve the CARF designation
(Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities) which allows us to accept
Wyoming youth. And finally, Turning Point is developing software to track care and
billings that will be licensed to similar agencies throughout Colorado and beyond.
CHALLENGE
Shortly after implementing the above Growth Strategy, uncertainties in state and
federal funding caused a reduction in client referrals to Turning Point. Turning Point
was forced to re-examine its services and reduce the budget. The Turning Point staff
responded by working harder and smarter and steering Turning Point through
uncertain times.
COMMUNITY
Turning Point provides a valuable service to teenagers, their families and our
community. The organization sets the standard for adolescent care in our State being
named by the Colorado Juvenile Council as Program Agency of the Year in 2004 and
2005.
Turning Point would like to thank it’s sponsors and many donors for making this
event possible.
Did You
Know...?
“Sitting at the dinner table surrounded by clients and their families, witnessing their interactions and their
-Emily Kernen, Staff Member
appreciation for this event, I truly felt humbled.”
$3,895,619
$605,176
$610,334
$347,956
$112,286
$107,833
$380,172
$269,158
$86,120
$218,327
$99,698
$6,732,680
Expenses:
Program Services
Administration
Total Expenses:
Change in Net Assets:
$5,679,039
$742,028
$6,421,067
$311,613
Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2006
Assets
Liabilities
$4,794,194
$3,216,954
Unrestricted/Undesignated Funds
Restricted/Designated Funds
Temporarily Restricted Funds
$1,424,051
$18,645
$134,544
Total Fund Balance:
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Source: Audited Financial Statements
Report from the President of the Board
Turning Point needs community donations to carry on its mission of helping
adolescents. If you would like to help, please call me at (970) 229-9900. Thank You.
Treatment
RTC Room & Board
RTC Room & Board
Tuition
Special Education
Food Reimbursement
Youth Offender Program
Total Revenue
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Celebrating Families and the Triumphs of Youth
Each year community leaders, social service agency workers, Turning Point staff,
volunteers, clients and their families get together for the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
What began as a potluck in the basement of one of our facilities has grown into a 500
guest banquet. This year’s event was held at the Fort Collins Hilton, complete with a
pianist, a Blessing, and inspirational stories from volunteers and successful clients.
Statement of Financial Activities • Fiscal Year End June 30, 2006
Revenue:
Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
$1,577,240
$4,794,194
Make a Difference in
Your Community
Donate Today
Monetary contributions are always welcome.
Turning Point is a 501(c)(3) agency so
contributions are tax deductible.
In-kind products and services help Turning
Point to improve and expand programs and
services.
Sponsorship opportunities including our
Annual Golf Tournament are a great way for
local businesses to gain visibility in the
community while supporting a worthwhile
organization.
Rhys Christensen
Board President
Donations to Turning Point’s Community Training
Center qualify for the Colorado Child Care
Contribution Tax Credit. These donations allow
donors to claim a Colorado State income tax credit of
50% of the total contribution.
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Engaging Families
Engaging Families
Empowering
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Empowering Youth
Community Centered Services
Development of family members’ inner strengths and
sense of being able to improve their situations is one of
the goals of the Community Centered Services Program.
Residential Programs
Client Demographics
Turning Point’s Community Centered Services provide support to adolescents and their
families to either prevent more intensive services or to allow for a gradual “step down” in
intensity from higher levels of care.
Turning Point served 428 clients from July 2005 to June 2006.
Such support and gradual community reintegration decrease recidivism and improve
independent performance. Services include day treatment, individual, group & family
therapies, in-home therapies, substance abuse treatment, tracking services & aftercare
follow-up.
“The chapter of my life at Turning Point is one I will never forget because I was given the
opportunity to get sober and begin the process of dealing with life on life’s terms.”
-Client
Clients by Gender
Males
78% (334)
Females
22% (94)
Substance Abuse Programs
Turning Point provides substance abuse education, prevention and treatment including a
specialized Methamphetamine Treatment Program. Clients are encouraged to
participate in recovery support groups as they transition back to the community.
Total Clients Served by Program **
Male Residential Fort Collins
Female Residential
Male Residential Greeley
Offense Specific
Community Transitions
Tracking/Community Centered Services
**includes duplicates
Nearly 90% of the youth accepted to Turning Point
have issues with substance abuse
Methamphetamine Treatment Program
Turning Point’s Methamphetamine Treatment Program provides research-based,
enhanced substance abuse treatment, with the goal of educating youth to prevent
substance abuse and to prevent relapse where problems have already developed.
Education is specific to the physical, psychological, neurological and social impacts
of meth use.
Education
Turning Point’s state approved Education Program is designed to accommodate
students with diverse academic needs. Both GED and diploma programs are
offered.
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teamwork, academic success
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SUCCESS
SUCCESS
“Thank you so much for everything you have done for my Danny. I have
really enjoyed seeing the changes he has made.”
-Client Parent
Client Ethnicities
Caucasian
61%
Hispanic
32%
African American
6%
Native American
1%
Asian
0%
“As you all know I will be leaving the program on a positive note...
thank you for all your support.”
-Client
Turning Point works closely with the youth’s family, school, and any
other person involved in the youth’s life to assure a united and
comprehensive approach to their treatment.
Transition Programs
Transition Programs at Turning Point prepare adolescents to transition into the
community by developing education, life-skills and self-sufficiency. These programs
emphasize making the transition to independent living. Here clients practice skills
necessary to achieve self-sufficiency by obtaining jobs and/or completing a high
school Diploma or GED.
Youthful Offender Reentry Program
“I can honestly say this program worked for us as a family as well as for our son.”
-Client Parent
“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. This
place really did change my life around.”
-Client
Services include individualized education (GED & Diploma), substance abuse treatment,
methamphetamine track, individual, group & family therapy, Teaching Family Model,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), gender-specific programs and community based
activities.
The residential continuum allows for varying levels of supervision and autonomy based on
individualized treatment plans.
Community Centered Services emphasize wraparound treatment to encourage parents
to address challenges independently and to inspire youth to overcome pressures using
individual strengths to facilitate change.
Therapies used within this program provide information to parents, mentors, peers and
the clients’ communities in an effort to change behavior from within the client’s natural
environment. This approach allows families to take the lead in setting treatment goals.
Youth ages 12-18 receive 24 hour supervised care at Turning Point’s community-based
residential facilities. Residential programs are tailored to meet clients’ behavioral, mental
health, drug & alcohol abuse and/or educational concerns.
Clients by Referral Agency
Department of Human Services
Department of Youth Corrections
Youth Offender System
Other
44%
47%
8%
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Referrals by County
Larimer
56%
Weld
11%
Arapahoe
8%
Adams
7%
Denver
5%
Boulder
4%
El Paso
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Other
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In July of 2005, Turning Point received a Youthful Offender Reentry Program grant
from SAMHSA/CSAT. The grant project, known as the Colorado Young Offender
Community Reentry, Treatment, and Coordination Program provides for
implementation and coordination of substance abuse and mental health treatment
for individuals in the Colorado Youthful Offender System. Specifically, this project
works with clients who are re-entering the community. Turning Point provides
direct therapeutic services to young offenders in Turning Point’s Community
Transition Program (CTP) in Fort Collins as well as coordinating the care of YOS
offenders in Denver, Greeley, and Colorado Springs.
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Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
Volunteers, Mentors & Interns
Volunteers are an integral and invaluable
resource at Turning Point. Contributions of
time and ideas made by volunteers, mentors
and interns are critical to expand and improve
upon programs and services that provide the
best opportunities for the youth and families
we serve.
These positions offer rewarding experiences
with staff and clients in a variety of areas
including:
Classroom Support
Residential Program Support
Administrative Support
Special Projects
This past year, 413 volunteers
contributed 24,706.75 hours of service
to Turning Point.
“I learned more in one semester that I could
have from any textbook or class about
adolescents and the hard times they deal
with.” -Intern
Service to the Community
Involvement in communities is key to helping youth develop self-esteem, teamwork
skills and competency. Throughout the past year, Turning Point clients contributed
4,155 hours of service to communities in Larimer and Weld counties. A few of this
year’s community projects were completed at The Red Barn, Hearts & Horses,
Habitat for Humanity, and CSU’s Environmental Learning Center.
Turning Point Community Events
4th Annual Golf Tournament
Mariana Butte Golf Course in Loveland
Title Sponsors REALTEC Commercial Real Estate Services, Realities for Children and
MWH Constructors, along with the hole sponsors, numerous donations from local
businesses and 86 participants made this year’s tournament a tremendous success.
Turning Point’s Golf Tournament raised $16,000 to support our programs for youth
and families. Once again, thanks to an involved and active community, Turning Point
is able to continue its work of Turning Lives Around.
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
“I felt like the work
was extremely
worthwhile.”
- Volunteer
“The best part of
volunteering at
Turning Point was
working with kids who
actually want to learn
and get things right.”
- Volunteer
Get involved www.turningpnt.org
Medicaid
DHS
DYC
CDE
School Districts
USDA
DOC
Community Contributions
Foundations Grants
Government Grants
Other Support
GROWTH
In 2004, the Turning Point Staff and Board committed to an aggressive Growth
Strategy to further serve youth. Turning Point acquired the Waverly School from
Poudre School District to consolidate educational programs and to expand
recreational opportunities. Turning Point expanded into Weld County by acquiring a
closed, residential treatment facility and re-opened it adding 44 new beds in Northern
Colorado. Turning Point Staff worked hard to achieve the CARF designation
(Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities) which allows us to accept
Wyoming youth. And finally, Turning Point is developing software to track care and
billings that will be licensed to similar agencies throughout Colorado and beyond.
CHALLENGE
Shortly after implementing the above Growth Strategy, uncertainties in state and
federal funding caused a reduction in client referrals to Turning Point. Turning Point
was forced to re-examine its services and reduce the budget. The Turning Point staff
responded by working harder and smarter and steering Turning Point through
uncertain times.
COMMUNITY
Turning Point provides a valuable service to teenagers, their families and our
community. The organization sets the standard for adolescent care in our State being
named by the Colorado Juvenile Council as Program Agency of the Year in 2004 and
2005.
Turning Point would like to thank it’s sponsors and many donors for making this
event possible.
Did You
Know...?
“Sitting at the dinner table surrounded by clients and their families, witnessing their interactions and their
-Emily Kernen, Staff Member
appreciation for this event, I truly felt humbled.”
$3,895,619
$605,176
$610,334
$347,956
$112,286
$107,833
$380,172
$269,158
$86,120
$218,327
$99,698
$6,732,680
Expenses:
Program Services
Administration
Total Expenses:
Change in Net Assets:
$5,679,039
$742,028
$6,421,067
$311,613
Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2006
Assets
Liabilities
$4,794,194
$3,216,954
Unrestricted/Undesignated Funds
Restricted/Designated Funds
Temporarily Restricted Funds
$1,424,051
$18,645
$134,544
Total Fund Balance:
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Source: Audited Financial Statements
Report from the President of the Board
Turning Point needs community donations to carry on its mission of helping
adolescents. If you would like to help, please call me at (970) 229-9900. Thank You.
Treatment
RTC Room & Board
RTC Room & Board
Tuition
Special Education
Food Reimbursement
Youth Offender Program
Total Revenue
Page 3
Celebrating Families and the Triumphs of Youth
Each year community leaders, social service agency workers, Turning Point staff,
volunteers, clients and their families get together for the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
What began as a potluck in the basement of one of our facilities has grown into a 500
guest banquet. This year’s event was held at the Fort Collins Hilton, complete with a
pianist, a Blessing, and inspirational stories from volunteers and successful clients.
Statement of Financial Activities • Fiscal Year End June 30, 2006
Revenue:
Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
$1,577,240
$4,794,194
Make a Difference in
Your Community
Donate Today
Monetary contributions are always welcome.
Turning Point is a 501(c)(3) agency so
contributions are tax deductible.
In-kind products and services help Turning
Point to improve and expand programs and
services.
Sponsorship opportunities including our
Annual Golf Tournament are a great way for
local businesses to gain visibility in the
community while supporting a worthwhile
organization.
Rhys Christensen
Board President
Donations to Turning Point’s Community Training
Center qualify for the Colorado Child Care
Contribution Tax Credit. These donations allow
donors to claim a Colorado State income tax credit of
50% of the total contribution.
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Organizations
Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
Thank You to our Donors
Agilent Technologies
Albertson’s
Angel Network
Anita’s Mexican Restaurant
Bank of Colorado
Cache Bank & Trust
Colorado CustomWare Inc.
Crossroads Safehouse
Flood & Peterson Insurance
Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive
Fort Collins Old Town Marathon LLC
Fort Collins Sertoma Club
Good Day Pharmacy
Griffith Centers for Children
K&K Siding & Windows, Inc.
King Soopers
Kiwanis Club of the Rockies
Kiwanis Club Poudre Golden
Las Comales Tortilleria
Lawn Doctor of Fort Collins, Inc.
Lost & Found, Inc.
Lutheran Campus Ministries at CSU
Mark’s Tire Shop
McLeod USA
Nuevovestilo
Overland Sertoma Club, Inc.
Qwest
Realities for Children, Inc.
Ross Department Store
Sydney Construction, Inc.
Target
The Burrito
United Way of King County
United Way of Larimer County
United Way of Weld County
Watt Financial Advisors
Wells Fargo
World Reach, Inc.
Yum Yum
Individuals
Eric & Shannon Allstott
Mike & Kim Bappe
James & Karen Becker
Monica Becker
Jozsef & Verna Bodig
Helen Boggs
Stephanie Boyd
Bob & Jana Brandes
Lawrence J. & Maureen L. Brew
Linda Brown
Margaret Brown
William B. Brugman
Brett Bruyere
Donna Burgess
William Bushong
Deb & Kris Callies
Syd Camboni
Marina Caro
Amalia Cerrillo
Juan Cerrillo
Ricardo Cerrillo
James R. Chinn
Don & Shirley Christensen
Evelyn Clarke
Patrick Crago & Sharon Grossman
Mariann Day
Paul & Joan De La Garza
George L. Dischinger, Jr.
Bruce & Barbara Douglas
Strengthen Communities
Strengthen Communities
Support Youth
Support Youth
& Families
& Families
Richard Elder
Joseph & Joy Ferguson
Pat Finnegan
Mary Jane & W.R. Forte
John & Christine Frey
Dr. Francis Gaebler
Mike, Renee & Emily Gallegos
Daniel Gonzalez
Richard & Diane Hecker
John Heddens
Donna S. Hogan
Lilias & Larry Jarding
A.S. Johnson
Billie Johnson
Frank & Mary Jo Johnson
Greg & Ann Jordan
Sally Juday
Kathleen Kline
Frank & Maureen Knutson
Sara Kramer
Jean Lamson
Dan & Marty Larsen
Camie Larson
Doug & Wendy Lee
Lester & Becky Litton
Alesa & Bill Locklear
Sandra Maag
Farai Makombe
Gene & Pat Markley
Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
Page 7
One third of Community Training Center
participants are from the following agencies:
Kevin McCartney
Christine Meeker
James & Louise Meiman
Victor & Arvilla Meline
Donna Meyer
Joyce & Mike Moody
Andrew Moorcroft
Christina & Bill Moorcroft
Patt & Chet Moore
Sandra Nesbitt-Manning
Beverly Newton
Peter Odenbach
Denise Onofrey
Nick Ortiz
Peggy Oyama
Doug & Debra Peterson
Marie Ponce
Barbara Pullin
Kenneth & Mercedes Rock
Garth Rogers
Tom Selken
Robert S. & Annette K. Slate
Kile & Laura Snider
Jom & Sonya Sprout
Jerry G. Stahmer
Laura & Bill Stout
Larry & Vicki Stroud
Charles & Mary Thomas
Jerry Thurber
Collene & Gene Timpe
Paul & Karen Wagner
Jeff Wald
Jerry L. Wallace
Dan & Lorrie Wellman
Barbara Wendt
Roger & Wendy White
Jennifer Wilmoth
Sue & Jim Wolf
Michelle Wolff
Paul Zink
Foundations
Alliance for Children & Families
Bohemian Foundation
Carolyn’s Fund
Comprecare Foundation
Daniels Fund
Hewlett Packard
North Colorado Medical Center
Foundation
Orville W. Forte Charitable Foundation
The Allstate Foundation
Victim Assistance & Law Enforcement
Fund
Wal-Mart Foundation
Harmony Foundation
Reflections for Youth
Namaqua Center
Larimer Center for Mental
Health
Health District of Larimer
County
Institute for Alcohol
Awareness
Northern Colorado Aids
Project
Suicide Resource Center for
Larimer County
Praxair Inc.
Jackson County Mental
Health Center
Crossroads Safehouse
North Range Behavioral
Health
Vineyard Church
Mental Health Center of
Boulder
Pathfinder
Crossroads Turning Points
Larimer County Partners,
Inc.
Island Grove Regional
Treatment Center
Spring Creek Health Care
Center
Larimer County Nurse
Family Partnership
Denver Rescue Mission
Larimer County
Mission Possible
Fort Collins Health Club
Eldergarden
Mountain Crest-Poudre
Valley Hospital
Creative Counseling
Jacob Center
Oakridge Assisted Living
Savio House
Larimer County Dept of
Health and Environment
Larimer County Detention
Center
School District #6
Community Reach Center
Recovery Abuse Program
Harvest Farms
Boys & Girls Club of
America
Collinwood Assisted Living
Healing Center
Poudre School District
Platte Valley Youth Services
Center
Serenity House: Sober Living
Environment
Larimer County Sheriff’s
Office
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Larimer County Workforce
Center
Newton Scholarship Fund
The Newton Scholarship Fund helps
to underwrite the costs of Certified
Addictions Counselor courses for
Turning Point volunteers. Named
after Judge Arnaud Newton, one of
Turning Point’s founders, this vital
scholarship is designed to carry on his
legacy of serving youth. The fund
relies heavily on community donations
to support those embarking on the
path of this critical public service
profession. More than 85% of
volunteers enrolled in CAC classes
were awarded scholarships this year.
Our goal for the 2006-2007 fiscal year is to
replenish $30,000 in the Newton Scholarship
Fund. Donations to the Community Training
Center qualify for the Colorado Child Care
Contribution Tax Credit.
The Community Training Center
Turning Point’s Community Training Center
offers professional development opportunities
for child care workers, human service
professionals, educators, students and
communities throughout Northern Colorado.
“The classes are innovative, informative and vital to a high
quality education in the drug and alcohol counseling
field...My experience is that every instructor has been
willing to go the extra mile to help me through the
process...I am thankful that someone cared enough
about me and my education to recommend
[The Community Training Center at] Turning Point.”
-Felicia B. Romero, Community Training Center Student
The Community Training Center is an
excellent resource for Certified Addictions
Counselor Levels I, II and III (CAC), American
Red Cross CPR and First Aid, and Qualified
Medication Administration Person (QMAP)
training and certification. All programs offered
by the Center are designed to
improve childcare in Colorado.
Programs also include
Restorative Justice and
volunteer & staff training and
orientation. This year the
Training Center hosted more
than 300 training events.
Class schedule and registration available at
www.turningpnt.org
“Turning Point has more than met my expectations and is
really a great program...The availability of classes and the
training center itself make it a very easy and convenient
program to attend...the diversity of students makes each
class a learning experience that is actually fun.”
-Abbie Herman, Community Training Center Student
Want to make a difference?
Complete your work experience hours at
Turning Point for your CAC certification!
Thanks to a highly trained and dedicated staff,
Turning Point is able to offer CAC III or LAC
supervision for students seeking to complete the
work experience hours required for CAC I, II &
III certification.
Education Programs:
Turning Point runs two state-approved, year-round schools for both residential and day
treatment students. Structured environments and behavior management systems with clear
expectations and positive reinforcements help students learn to control their behavior, focus on
their schoolwork, and improve their overall performance. Small class sizes and low staff-tostudent ratios permit individualized attention, support, consistency, and regular feedback.
Learning the skills necessary to make a successful transition back into a public school or into
the work world are key components of our education programming.
Our classrooms are staffed by Special Education Teachers specialized in content areas and
Education Counselors. We receive critical tutoring and educational support from community
members as well as Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado.
Community support is an integral piece in preparing our students for future success. We offer
a general education track that students earn credits in required courses that transfer back to
their public school. We also have had tremendous success with our GED program with over 40
students earning their GED in 2005-2006.
Service Learning
Turning Point’s Service Learning Program blends service to the community with academic
study. This mix increases learning, teaches civic responsibility, and strengthens the community.
Service Learning teaches clients invaluable lessons, and meets real community needs. Projects
aim to:
• Increase student awareness of environmental issues
• Develop team-building skills
• Increase cultural awareness
• Provide students with the opportunity to give back to the community.
This year students traveled to Alamosa, Colorado, where they participated in several projects.
These included working in a community garden, building a fence and working on horse stalls
at Sand Dunes National Park. Once again, the annual trip more than exceeded our goals.
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
-Winston Churchill
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2005-2006
Turning Point Annual Report 2005-2006
Our
Mission
Board of Directors
Rhys Christensen
President
Christina Moorcroft
MBA, CMA
Treasurer
Laura Snider
Secretary
Mark Anderson, M.Des.
David Aryaud, JD
The Honorable Jolene Blair
Michelle Brinegar, JD
Joe R. Coyte, JD
Lamar Haynes, PhD
Greg Miller, JD
WM. “Pete” Robbins,
MCFC, CLTC, CSA
The mission of Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development, Inc., is to provide a
high quality, structured and therapeutic environment with growth and change opportunities
for everyone involved.
Fully licensed by the Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) and Accredited by
the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities, Turning Point is also
licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services as a Therapeutic
Residential Child Care Facility and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
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Family Development, Inc.
10 Simple Ways YOU
Inside This Issue
Can Make a Difference
Donors
2
1. Become a volunteer or mentor
7. Recruit a volunteer or mentor
Executive Reports
3
2. Share your talents and ideas
8. Mention Turning Point when you are
out in the community
Programs & Services
4
9. Donate household items
Financials
6
10. Sign up for a class at our Community
Training Center to become CPR &
First Aid certified
Community
6
3. Find out if your employer has a
matching grants program, then donate
4. Donate a service
5. Donate cash, stock, bonds, mutual funds
6. Participate in Turning Point Community
Events
Annual Report
to the
Community
Who We Are
Education & Training 7
Board of Directors
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Contacts
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Turning Point’s extensive continuum
of services includes Community
Centered Services, substance abuse
treatment and education, residential
and transitional programs, state
approved education programs and
aftercare to youth and their families
in Northern Colorado, Southern
Wyoming and communities along the
Front Range.
A not for profit 501(c)3 agency,
Turning Point has offered these
services since 1967.
“Turning Point has helped my son tremendously through this process...There should be more places
like Turning Point around.”
-Client Parent
Jackson’s Story
Make a difference in your community.
Colorado Assoc.
of Nonprofit
Organizations
Learn more at www.turningpnt.org
Client Referrals
Kim Wood
970/221-0550 x207
kwood@turningpnt.org
Contributions
Nicole Conant
970/221-0550 x401
nconant@turningpnt.org
Volunteer & Internships
Gwen Bell
970/221-0550 x102
gbell@turningpnt.org
Employment
Lisa Wilson
970/221-0999 x21
wilsonl@turningpnt.org
Community Training Center
Deb Callies
970/221-4040 x16
dcallies@turningpnt.org
Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development, Inc.
1644 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525
970/221-0999 • 970/221-2727 fax
www.turningpnt.org
Jackson grew up in an abusive home. His parents continually neglected
him and refused to offer him any sort of support what so ever. Not
surprisingly, he struggled throughout school, ran with the wrong group
of kids and became involved with drugs, alcohol and ultimately the
juvenile system. He was referred to Turning Point’s Residential Program
last year by the Department of Human Services.
He had a difficult time at first, which prompted Jackson to run. He was
returned a few weeks later by DHS with renewed determination.
Turning Point had become his only option, his only safety net, his only
home. He began to work the program, moving up the level system by
showing respect for himself and others, following and abiding by the
rules. Within a few weeks he was matched with a Sponsor and after a 6
month period he completed the requirements for his GED. He had the
opportunity to work on a number of community service projects,
learning experiences that allowed Jackson to prove to himself that he was
a valuable, important and appreciated member of his community.
After 6 months he transitioned into Turning Point’s Emancipation
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Family Development, Inc.
Every aspect of Turning Point’s programming is based on moving
clients toward gaining control of their actions, thoughts and feelings,
and empowering them to make positive changes in their daily lives.
Group Home. Here he developed life skills, secured employment,
continued to meet with his sponsor and began to develop a solid
community support system. Turning Point’s dedicated and highly
trained staff gave Jackson the support, encouragement and drive he
needed to turn his life around.
Turning Point’s dedicated and highly trained staff gave Jackson the
support, encouragement and drive he needed to turn his life around.
Jackson is now living in his own apartment. He has enrolled in his first
college level course and has not one, but two part time jobs. He
continues to meet once a month with an After Care staff member,
regularly attends AA & NA meetings and has maintained sobriety as he
continues to travel his road to success. Jackson has become an excellent
role model for other Turning Point clients, encouraging them as they
approach recovery and achieve self sufficiency.
Throughout his stay at Turning Point, Jackson was able to create his own
support system, his own “family” made up of educators, community
leaders, Turning Point staff, mentors and volunteers. His reintegration
into the community was a smooth one.
Today Jackson eagerly looks forward to a bright future. He knows that
we’re all behind him, cheering enthusiastically.