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NEWSLETTERFALL 2013

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WHAT’S INSIDE

CFGC, UCLA, & Net Impact Chapters Collaborate ........................... 2

New Organizational Description ................................................... 2

Healthcare Tips 3

Health Care Reform ...................................................................... 4

Donor Spotlight............................................................................ 5

Donor List ................................................................................ 6 - 7

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MENTAL HEALTHFACT

Suicide is the3rd leading

cause of deathfor ages 15 - 24

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EXECUTIVE STAFF

Roy Marshall, M.P.A.President/CEO

Jeff Adler, Ph.D.Director of Operations

Duc TuDirector of Finance

Kathleen Welch-Torres, Ph.D.Director of Programs

CONTACT

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CREDITS

Brandon SmithEditor

Michele JohnsenCopywriter

Arlet AvanossianGraphic Designer

CONTRIBUTORS

Christina Moreno, LMFTProgram Manager, School Services

Christina Solanet, LMFTCFC Division Manager

Alpa Patel, MD Director of Psychiatric Services

Donna Venezio, LCSWDirector,

Community Resource Services

CFGC’S NEW ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION – WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO

With today’s quick face-to-face networking opportunities, brief internet messages and short social media postings, we need to be able to convey the meaning of CFGC to others rapidly and

concisely. So, our agency has created a new organizational description, and we would like to share it with you!

UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NET IMPACT CHAPTERS, AND CFGC COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

CFGC is committed to developing innovative plans and partnerships to ensure that community mental health services are available for children and families!

The UCLA Anderson School of Management and Net Impact Chapters have collaborated with CFGC to help develop our business plan for our pilot social enterprise. The project launched on November 18, 2013. A social enterprise is a mission driven, revenue generating business that applies market-based strategies to achieve an Environmental and/or Social (EcoSocio) purpose.

This partnership supports our 2013 - 2015 strategic plan goals to broaden our services and programs, and ensure financial sustainability. UCLA’s Net Impact Chapter along with Net Impact Los Angeles Chapter and Profit Impact + Partners are providing consulting services to include market research, financial analysis and developing a business plan. By forming a social enterprise focused on mental healthcare, CFGC is positioning itself to enhance mental health outcomes, improve the quality of life for more children and families, and to raise the socio-economic status of our communities.

CFGC proactively creates wellness through innovative life-changing mental health services, prevention and early intervention programs.

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FOUR TIPS FOR SAFELY TAKING AND STORING MEDICATIONS

When prescribed appropriately by a psychiatrist and taken as directed, medication may reduce or eliminate troubling psychiatric symptoms, improve daily functioning, transform

families and even save lives. Psychiatry Services at CFGC offer psychiatric evaluation, medication management and information about mental health diagnoses to more than 500 children and young adults. We believe strongly that medication is only one component of an overall mental wellness plan, and we work side-by-side with the treatment team of CFGC’s therapists, behavior specialists, teachers and family advocates to produce the best, long-term outcomes possible.

Determining whether or not a child would benefit from medication requires thorough evaluations, individualized assessments and professional expertise. Before recommending any medication, our psychiatrists conduct detailed diagnostics, which may require consultation with primary care physicians and treating therapists, review of previous records and additional medical or psychological testing. For many young people, CFGC is the only place they have access to medications that treat depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, trauma or other disorders.

We are proud to offer psychiatric services that enable youth living with mental health issues a chance to live full, happy and productive lives.

Alpa Patel, MD Director of Psychiatric Services

For more information about CFGC’s psychiatric services,please call 818.739.5250 | 661.265.8627 or visit our web site atchildguidance.org.

1. Stay hydrated.

2. Keep medications in a cool, dry place.

3. Take medications at the same time each day to avoid forgetting doses, or set reminder alarms on your smart phone.

4. Don’t stop your medication or change the dosage without first consulting your doctor.

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CFGC TO BECOME CERTIFIED ENROLLMENT ENTITY FOR COVERED CALIFORNIA

CFGC has a big role to play in the new healthcare landscape. Our agency has just received a grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to expand medical coverage in our

area. Also, our organization is in the process of becoming a Certified Enrollment Entity for Covered California.

By December, staff from CFGC’s Community Family Center in Northridge and the Palmdale office will be trained to help community members find and enroll in the Covered California health insurance plan that best meets their needs. This free service is not only available to CFGC clients, but also to anyone in the community who needs help navigating California’s new healthcare exchange.

Cristina SolanetCFC Division Manager

For more information, or to make an appointment with a CFGC staff member trained in Covered California, please call 818.882.3147.

CFGC PREPARES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM

Strong care coordination is one of the principles of Health Care Reform. CFGC’s Community Resource Services (CRS) employs case managers who routinely contact their clients’ medical providers to

ensure coordination of care. When case managers meet with families, they focus on linkage to a primary care doctor, the importance of preventative care and education on exercise and good nutrition.

Case managers ensure that all clients have a primary care doctor and attend their annual preventive check-ups. When clients have medical issues, case mangers accompany families to their medical appointments and work closely with their treating doctors to ensure the best possible care coordination.

CFGC’s case managers also make sure that families attend all follow-up appointments by problem solving the barriers that can arise, such as limited access to transportation and lack of understanding of the importance of healthcare. As we move towards healthcare reform, CFGC will work hand-in-hand with the doctors that treat our clients to ensure strong care coordination, which can increase positive outcomes.

Donna Venezio, LCSWDirector, Community Resource Services

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BOARD OFFICERS 2013-2014

Eric M. Book, ChairMorgan Stanley Smith Barney

Melissa Broadwell, Vice ChairMatadors Community Credit Union

Joyce L. Barkin, TreasurerBarkin, Perren, Schwager & Dolan, LLP

Deborah M. Neal, Ed. D.,SecretaryCommunity Advocate

Shekhar Chikhalikar, ESQSNC Law Office

Linda DrescherTravelers Services ofSouthern California

Ramon Escobedo, Jr.Gault Street School

Robert Garcia, Jr., ESQLaw Offices of Jeffrey C. McIntyre

Nancy Lee GrahnABC Television

Janice KyserCommunity Advocate

Myles M. Mattenson, ESQ

Karineh MoradianKaiser Permanente

Sari ScheerCommunity Advocate

Ken TeasdaleLaRue, Corrigan, McCormick & Teasdale LLP

Bonnie Weissman Kaiser Permanente

Bill WinkelmannAnheuser-Busch Inc.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: DONNA SCHWARZBACH AND DAVID GORDON

Donna Schwarzbach and David Gordon’s commitment to CFGC started in 1986, placing them among our agency’s most loyal supporters. Donna started volunteering a few hours each week to

tutor kids at the agency, which was then called the San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Center. That same year, Donna started organizing yearly toy drives for CFGC’s young clients, which continue to this day. Donna and David have family connections to CFGC. Their cousins, Reggie, Joe and Sari Scheer, are all former Board Chairs and long-term supporters of the agency. Elaine Bercy, another cousin, also served as Board chair. Donna joined CFGC’s Board of Directors in 1987. She was a tireless Board member, serving on the Executive Committee and chairing the Nominating Committee, Development Committee, and Community Relations Council. Donna served on the Board until 2002, and she is now a member of CFGC’s Emeritus Board.

Donna and David have generously given to CFGC throughout the years. Recently, Donna and David made a multi-year pledge to CFGC, which will support programs and services for children and families over the next four years. This long-term commitment to community mental health services is greatly valued by our agency and the thousands of people we serve.

Donna and David’s dedication to the community and giving spirits come from the philosophy – it takes a village to raise a child. “We both grew up in the Valley and we raised our children here,” Donna said. “The Valley is our village, and we are just two of its members. We all benefit when we take care of our children.”

BOARD INSTALLATION CELEBRATES THE RE-ELECTION OF DEDICATED LEADERS

On August 15th, CFGC Board members, staff and volunteers gathered at the Braemar Country Club for a dinner and celebration to honor the community leaders who were re-

installed to serve on our agency’s Board of Directors for the next two years. The installing officer was Mary Galbraith, CFGC’s Emeritus Board Member, past president and long-time dedicated volunteer.

Newly re-installed Board Members include: Eric M. Book, Nancy Lee Grahn, Janice Kyser, Karineh Moradian, Deborah Neal | New andre-elected Board Officers include: Eric M. Book – Chair, Melissa Broadwell – Vice Chair, Joyce Barkin – Treasurer, Deborah Neal – Secretary.

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATE OUR GENEROUS DONORS

January 15, 2013 - October 31 , 2013

DONORSMr & Mrs Herbert AbramsDr & Mrs Jeffrey AdlerMs Beth AdolphAll Action SecurityMr Ronald E AltmanMr Hiran AmerasingheAmgen FoundationMr Bauback AminiAnonymousMr & Mrs Eddard Aparcio- RomeroMr & Mrs Wayne ArakMr & Mrs Thomas AsmarMr & Mrs Alex BaghdassarianMs Joyce BarkinBarkin, Perren, Schwager & Dolan, LLPMs Barbara Jean BaumMr & Mrs Morris BekasMr Bob BerlandMr & Mrs Leonard BernsteinMrs Johanna BhatiaMr Derrick BlakleyMs Beth R BloomMs Terri BloomgardenMrs Janice BlumenthalMs Aviva BobbMrs Rosanna BogartMr & Mrs Eric M BookMrs Eileen BorowMs Tracie BowdoinMs Deborah BoweMs Geraldine BoylesMr & Mrs Marshall BrauerMr Peter BreslinMr & Mrs Michael BridgeMr & Mrs Bill BroadwellMr & Mrs Jeffrey BroadwellMr & Mrs Rob BroadwellMr & Mrs Mal BrookMs Shirley BrownMr & Mrs James BrueggemannMrs Mildred Bryson-DavisMr & Mrs Richard BurnsMs Jodi BynderCalifornia Community Foundation

Ms Gwen CampbellDr & Mrs Stanton CanterMs Jennifer CarmonaMs Melody CarnesMs Alexis CasillasMr & Mrs Emelio CastanedaMr & Mrs Abelardo CervantesMr and Mrs Daniel CherninMr & Mrs Ronald CohenMs Patricia ColbyMs Wendy CollieCommunity Health CharitiesMs Alida ComtoisCresa Partners Ms Darla K CunninghamMr & Mrs Frank DamonMr Michael DiehlErwin Diller & Molly ForrestMr & Mrs Dale DonalsonMs Arlene DornMrs Linda DrescherMs Kathleen DrummyMr Armen DumasMr Jonathan Dunn Mrs Marilyn T DurbinMs. Rochelle ElkinsCouncilman Mitchell EnglanderE-ScripMs Kathy FergenMs Rachel Rae FinegoodMs Constance FirringMs Kelly FosterMr & Mrs Raymond FreedMr & Mrs James GalbraithDr & Mrs Bruce GaleMr Joseph GambrellMs Mary Beth GarberMr & Mrs Robert GarciaMs Lisa GareyMr David GermanMs Linda GilbertMs Valerie GilpeerDebra Gold & Dr Peter Spitzer Mrs Bella GoldstineMr & Mrs Rolf GompertzDavid Gordon & Donna SchwawrzbachMs Laura Graff

Ms Nancy Lee GrahnMr & Mrs Lawrence GreenMr Steven GreenwaldMr Earl Greinetz Ms Gaynor GrubbsMs Carol HalperinMs Katie HamariHamer Toyota Mrs Amy HanrahanColin Hay & Cecelia NoelMr Alvin J HayesMrs Phyllis HayesMrs Joan HaywoodHealth Net of California, Inc. Mrs Marion HillmanConrad N. Hilton FoundationHooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C.Ms Marilyn HowardDr & Mrs Stephen HowardHub International InsuranceDr & Mrs Richard HunnewellMs Sheila IraniMr & Mrs David JacksonMs Jennifer JohansonMr & Mrs John JohnsenMs Ebony JonesKaiser Permanente Ms Diana KalanzMr & Mr Jerome KalekoLilli Kalmenson & Sid RosenbloomMr & Mrs Solomon KammKeiter Family FoundationKenn CleanersMs Jan KepesMr Kaye KiddooKids Charities of the Antelope ValleyKohl’s Department StoreMrs Barbara KostinKPMGMrs. Barbara KramerMr & Mrs David Kung Mrs Geraldine KurnickMrs Janice KyserMr & Mrs Randy LapinLaRue, Corrigan, McCormick & Teasdale LLP

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MISSION: CFGC empowers children and families to achieve health and wellbeing through innovative mental health services and community programs.

DONORS CONTINUED...Ms Hope LashDr & Mrs Joseph LassmanMr & Mrs Victor LeBretonMr & Mrs Adam LernerMs Elaine LevinMr & Mrs Michael LevineMs Michele LichtMr & Mrs Clifford LindemanMs Nancy LinnMr Steven LiptonMs Beverly Little-LoftonMrs Judy LivingstonMrs Martha LivingstonLockheed Martin AeronauticsMs Evelyn LoweMrs Tamra LutzkerMs Marguerite LyonMs Norma MageeMs Annie MardonianRoy Marshall & Eileen LopezMs Juliana MartinezMatadors Community Credit UnionMr Myles M MattensonMs Kelly MatthewsMr & Mrs William McAuleyMcCalla Company Ms Patricia McCaughanMs Nicole McKeownMelaleuca The Wellness Co.Mr & Mrs Steve MillerMr & Mrs Zelber MinnixMorgan StanleyMrs Carolyn MorrisMr George E MossMs Kathleen MotoikeMs Sena NaslundMr & Mrs Delmont NealMs Susan NgNHBB NH Ball Bearings, Inc. Mrs Caroline NovackMs Karen O’RileyPark Parthenia Ltd.Mr & Mrs Mark PashDr Alpa PatelMrs Ellen PearlmanMs Jeanette Peevy

Ms France PelisRio Phior & Tony FischPhoenix TradingJoy and Gerald PicusSteven Poretzky & Patty WooMr Eli PinderMs Becky ProctorMs Deborah RamoRevolution Foods Ms Deborah RodriguezSharon & Howard RichmanMs Sharon RobinsonMr & Mrs Daniel RothblattMs Judith RothmanSagon Phior Ms Stephanie Ann SaligerMr Bruce SaltzerMs Elaine ScheerMr & Mrs Joseph M ScheerSari Scheer & Eric FrankMrs Carol Scherzer Ms Sally SchneiderSchrillo Family FoundationMs Brenda SchwartzDr & Mrs Louis SchwarzbachMrs Margarita SchweisbergerDr & Mrs. Martin ShapermanMr & Mrs Gerald ShapiroSherman Oaks Women’s ClubMs Carol SiembiedaMrs Sandra SigmanMr & Mrs Charles SilverbergMrs Joan SitnickMrs Bodil SivertsenMs Carol SookmanMr & Mrs Charles SoterMr & Mrs Steven SteeleMr & Mrs Keith SteinbaumMrs Sandra StuartDr Diane StudnaMrs Barbara SwedelsonMs Renee SymansMs Susan TalesnickMs Susan TamMr & Mrs Michael TandyMs Rodney TaylorMr & Mrs Kenneth TeasdaleMs Sandy Tilsen

Mr & Mrs Duc TuSelma & Manuel Udko FoundationUnited Way California CapitolUnited Way of Greater LA Ms Cherene UnrauMr David VanamanMs Valerie VanamanMs Donna VenezioMs Julia VoceMs Carla WaddlesMs Kathaleen WarrenMs Jennifer WarshawMs Colleen WeigleMr & Mrs Donald WeissmanMr & Mrs Herbert WeissmanKathy Welch-TorresMs Bobbie WestilMr & Mrs Alan WhitmanMrs Elizabeth WilsonMr Charles WinkelmanMr & Mrs Stephen WinstonMr & Mrs George WolfusMr Ryan WunderlichMr Keith YamamotoMs Patrice YangDr Maurice ZaghaMr & Mrs Alan ZeitlinMr & Mrs Fred ZeleznickMr & Mrs. Robert Zusman

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