WCS

WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL

2012 annual report

Over the past 31 years I have watched Waterford Country School grow from a small education and residential treatment agency, built upon one family’s dream, into a nationally-accredited, non-profitoffering over a dozen different programs for children, youth and families throughout Connecticut. I amprivileged to be a part of it and I’m honored to lead Waterford Country School into the next chapter.

First, we would like to thank all of you who support the work of Waterford Country School. Withoutour amazing volunteers, donors and community agencies, we would not be able to fulfill our missionto help children and families in need. You helped make 2012 a great year. I want to take this opportunity to share with all of you some of the developments of the last year.

After 90 years of service to the community, 2012 proved to be a pivotal year as Waterford CountrySchool transitions into the next chapter of its corporate story. The vastly changing landscape of children’s services has lead to a dramatic reduction in utilization of group care programs, favoring family-based and community based living. Waterford Country School has been very successful in managing the shift into the new treatment paradigm. We have done this by resizing some of our existing programs, both larger and smaller, and opening new programs.

From our Executive Director

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This year also featured some changes in the Agency leadership. William Martin, a long-standing administrator, took the reigns as Executive Director in September, becoming only the fourth CEO inthe Agency’s 90 year existence. The Agency also brought in Kathy Teel and William Meese, both withover 20 years of related experience, into the Leadership Team. Two new Board Members, ChristineHammond and Nicholas Fortson, also joined the WCS family this year. Both the Leadership Teamand the Board of Trustees now have an average of 16 ½ years of Agency experience.

Some of the major program changes over this past year include:

• The Residential Treatment Program was reduced from 30 beds to 24 beds to adjust to the reduced demand for services. • The Education Day School Program has expanded from about 20 students to about 40 students, this year focusing on elementary school students with special needs. • The Agency opened Camp Cuheca, a summer day camp for children with special needs, and operated with about 16 campers for 6 weeks. • The Agency completed negotiations with a local adoption agency and will acquire that agency early in 2013 to add this valuable dimension to our foster care and community services division. • The Therapeutic Foster Care Program expanded their scope of families to include relative (kinship) placements, enabling many children to remain with their extended family. • The Agency added a therapeutic mentoring program, offering highly trained staff as companions to special-needs children. • The Agency entered into its fourth year of implementing the CARE treatment model from Cornell University and presented some of the positive results at the Cornell World Conference in May. Currently there are only 60 CARE agencies world-wide.

On the physical plant front, the team of Board members, staff members and community supportersworking to fund and build the new Otto Graham Gymnasium have established a goal to start construction in the spring of 2013. This is an exciting development in a long-standing project. Theteam is working hard to raise the balance of the funds, refine the design and interface with the builders.

As you can see, 2012 was an exciting year and sets the stage for a bright future. Our special thanksto all of our supporters.

William Martin Robert P. Anderson, Jr.Executive Director Chairman, Board of Trustees

80%Nearly 80% of children and youth in our Residential

Programs experience positive outcomes.

The Otto Graham Gymnasium & Activity Center

Current Gymnasium at WCS.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation states“Schools play a critical role in helping children lead active, healthy lives.”

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The Time is Now!The Otto Graham Gymnasium and Activity Center is ready to be built.

We have redesigned the plans tomake it a more affordable project. Weare almost there!

So far, we have raised85% of our project total –almost $2 Million!

“When you have a place to play, youcan laugh, smile, play and learn!

All children deserve a high-quality education which includes a well-planned physical educationcurriculum. We will do whatever it takes for children to learn in a safe, healthy environment. Formany years, our children have had to make do in a reconverted dairy barn for their gym activities.Deteriorated conditions, inadequate heating and insufficient space have all been part of our dailystruggles. Physical activity is essential to positive growth and development. This type of programming increases competencies, improves strength and overall health, develops motorskills, and provides enjoyment of recreational activities. Children will learn responsibility, the importance of teamwork, and leadership abilities will flourish. Please consider supporting our Agency.

Groundbreaking in Summer 2013 – $500K Needed!

WCS strives to keep kids healthy!

Administrative

Emergency Shelters

Residential Treatment

Group Home

Safe Homes

Education

Foster Care and Community Services

Total: $15,661,0312011–2012 Fiscal Year

$1,666,628

2,126,307

2,718,073

683,978

2,625,625

3,224,568

2,615,852

WCS EXPENSES BY COST CENTER

Financials2011–2012 Fiscal Year

Financial information is from the certified audit completed by Seward andMonde, CPA and reflects the time period of July 1, 2011 t0 June 30, 2012

200Each year, the Wildlife Rehabilitation

program at WCS helps about 200 animals.

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2012 2011Liabilities:Line of Credit 325,000 0Accounts payable 383,941 351,546Accrued expenses 953,134 946,418Deferred revenue 261,506 182,040Notes payable 77,021 69,404Mortgages payable 2,962,525 3,114,839Total $4,963,127 $4,664,247

Net Assets:Unrestricted $3,659,689 $4,134,062Temporarily restricted 446,871 546,845Permanently restricted 19,608 20,905Total $4,126,168 $4,701,812

Total Assets $9,089,295 $9,366,059

Waterford CountrySchool receives program funding fromthe ConnecticutDepartment ofChildren and Families(DCF) and tuition fromlocal school districtsof children and youth placed in our various educational programs.

WCS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

WCS REVENUE & OTHER SUPPORT COMPARISONS 2012 2011

Program Services $14,763,049 $16,011,406Bonding Grants 0 0Fundraising & Contributions 228,298 178,273Gains/(Losses) on Investments (13,703) 311,743Interest/Dividends 69,250 63,255Miscellaneous 38,493 36,245

Totals $15,085,387 16,600,922

WCS PROGRAM SERVICE DAYS 2012 2011

Residential Treatment 9,964 10,302Average daily population 27.22 28.22

Education Program 10,627 9,566Average daily population 57.44 51.70

Foster Care Program 21,115 21,104Average daily population 57.69 57.81

Emergency Shelter Program 6,221 6,346Average daily population 16.99 17.38

Safe Homes 5,356 7,901Average daily population 14.63 21.64

Group Homes 1,963 3,659Average daily population 5.36 10.02

WCS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS 2012 2011

Cash & Equivalents $605,180 $281,236Investments 2,029,220 2,144,226Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful account of $19,009 in 2012 and 2011 1,082,811 1,072,951Inventory, at cost 3,777 3,061Other assets 63,145 183,813Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 5,305,162 5,680,772

Totals $9,089,295 $9,366,059

1The WCS Shelter Program for youth is the only one of its kind in southeastern CT.

Leadership:AdministrationBill Martin, Executive Director

Development and Community SupportJulianna Velazquez, Program Director

Education ProgramSharon Butcher, Program Director/PrincipalPamela Giannelli, Assistant Program Director

Emergency SheltersMatt Menghi, Program DirectorAnita Edelman, Assistant Program Director

Experiential EducationRick McPherson, Program DirectorBen Turner, Camp Director

Foster Care and Community ServicesChris Lacey, Program DirectorLisa Crowley, Assistant Program Director

Medical ProgramSue Sullivan, Program DirectorLaurie Sabala, Assistant Program Director

Program SupportKathy Teel, Program DirectorRachael Magnani, Food Services CoordinatorLee Toulouse, Director of Buildings and Grounds

Residential Treatment and Group HomesEmily Thomson, Program DirectorDarryl Miles, Assistant Program DirectorKelly Walker, Group Home Site Director

Safe HomesBob Paolino, Program DirectorGeorgia Alevras, Assistant Program Director

Staff SupportBill Meese, Program DirectorLynn Morey, Human Resources CoordinatorPam Smith, Information Technology CoordinatorPatricia Staunton, Business Manager

Clinical Leadership:Bassam Awwa, MD Psychiatrist

Gisela Lee, MD Pediatrician

David London, MD Psychiatrist

Gene Schulze, PhD Clinical Psychologist

Trustees:Robert P. Anderson, Jr.Attorney • Noank

Beth CamassarCommunity Advocate • New London

Nicholas FortsonCFO - Banking • Norwich

Susan GulaCommunity Advocate • Niantic

Christine HammondProfessor/Chair – Higher Education • Waterford

Claudia Highbaugh Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life • New London

Kathleen JacquesBusinesswoman • Waterford

Raymond Johnson, MDPhysician/Researcher (Ret.) • Noank

Gerald LevineInsurance Broker • Bloomfield

Kenneth LevyProcurement Manager • Tolland

James M. Miner, IIIFacilities Director • Waterford

Christine MurthaRetired Mohegan Tribal Council Member/Businesswoman • Norwich

Eileen Olynciw Real Estate Broker • Waterford

Theodore OlynciwEngineer – Developer • Waterford

Emily Schacht, RNRN (Ret.)/Disabilities Advocate • Quaker Hill

Andrea StillmanState Senator • Waterford

Leslie SuarezBusinesswoman • Waterford

Eunice WallerEducator ( Ret.) • New London (deceased, April 2012)

Fred Witherell, PhD Scientist (Ret.) • East Lyme

Officers:Robert P. Anderson, Jr. Chairman

Raymond B. Johnson, MD First Vice Chairman

Kathleen F. Jacques Second Vice Chairman

Kenneth P. Levy Treasurer

Emily C. Schacht Secretary

Theodore Olynciw Assistant Secretary

Our programs and services promote academic achievement as well as social

and emotional development.

Carrie ArteagaBeth CamassarChristine CiaciuraSonny ChokLibby FriedmanSusan GulaRaymond JohnsonKenneth LevyChristine Murtha Ted Olynciw Lorri SaundersLumina ShumboLeslie SuarezFred Witherell

Staff:William MartinDavid MooreheadKaren NeeleyRobert PaolinoJulianna Velazquez

Publicity:Sharon Gideon,Maria Miranda,Kyle Osolin,Miranda Creative Inc.

2012 Success:Sponsorships: $29,295.00Ticket Sales: $6,350.00Auction: $27,885.01

Total: $63,530.01Expenses: $-21,645.86

Fund A Need: $10,475.00

Event Net: $41,884.15

Committee Members:

Proceeds from Kabaret for Kids benefit the OttoGraham Gymnasium and Activity Center CapitalBuilding Project, WCS Endowment Fund andGeneral Program Support.

Todd BlonderBeth CamassarTerry EamesScott GladstoneGordon RamsayCasey SaundersLorri SaundersAntonio Suarez

Staff:William MartinDavid MooreheadKaren NeeleyJulianna Velazquez

Publicity:Kyle Osolin, Miranda Creative Inc.

Dedicated to Gary ‘Mr. Six’ Saunders

Committee Members:

WCS 90th Anniversary

WCS Golf Tournament

2012 Success:Sponsorships: $36,265.00Players: $11,844.00Raffle/Auction: $9,266.35

Total: $57,375.35Expenses: $-13,194.59

Event Net: $44,180.76

Major Sponsors:Advanced Improvement, LLCAmerican Ambulance Service, Inc.AT&T External & Legislative AffairsAutomotive Technologies, Inc.B&W PavingCamaro SignsChelsea Fleet Services

(DBA Macara Vehicle Services, Inc.)CIGNA HealthcareColumbia Aircraft Sales, Inc.Connecticut Scrap, LLCCorePlus Federal Credit UnionVinnie & Arlene D'AgostinoFlo-Tech, Imaging Systems DivisionGarbo LobsterGlobal Warranty GroupLawrence & Memorial HospitalNorthern Light GemsPowerPaySchechner Lifson CorporationThe Mohegan TribeThe Wireless Zon eWaterford Speedbowl

Major Sponsors:AnonymousAnthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldArt UnlimitedCamaro SignsCambridge Investment Research, Inc.Charter Oak Federal Credit UnionChelseaGroton BankCONNCARE/Backus Health CentersCorePlus Federal Credit UnionDominionMarianne GrubeEmily HigginsRay & Arlene JohnsonLindsay Liebig Roche ArchitectsMiranda CreativeMutual of AmericaNew England Financial ServicesSayet and Seder, Attorneys at LawSeward and Monde CPA'sAndrea SullivanThe Mohegan TribeThe William W. Backus HospitalThe Wireless ZoneUSI ConnecticutWaller, Smith & Palmer, PCWaterford Group Charitable FoundationDonald & Rose Werner

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With the gracious support of our community we improve the quality of life for children in EasternConnecticut. As a non-profit organization, financial support from our community is the catalystthat allows us to continue to provide much needed programs and services for children in need. We are truly grateful for every gift to Waterford Country School. This report reflects giving between July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012. We havecarefully reviewed all of the names that appear but errors or omissions may occasionally occur. If your name is listed incorrectly or omitted, we would like to know. Please accept our apologies and contact us at (860) 442-9454, ext 105.

4.Partner’s Circle • $1,000 - $2,499GenzymeJoseph & Noreen Selinger

Community Circle • $500 - $999James & Patricia DoranRay & Arlene JohnsonMary Ellen Jukoski & Matthew McLoughlinWillard & Gail WelchDonald & Rose Werner

Mentor’s Circle • $250 - $499AETNA FoundationApplebee'sMarianne GrubeJerry & Roz LevineBetty MooreheadGeorge & Cynthia WillauerFred & Marilyn Witherell

Friend’s Circle • $35 - $249Richard & Madeline AbateRobert & Melinda AudetTom & Nancy BarnhartNathan & Patricia BelcherPeter & Kathleen BergeronDavid BishopPeter & Ana BrusieDavid & Nancy BurnettBeth & Garon CamassarJason & Tracy CamassarDavid & Kathleen CavasinoLaraine CellucciCentral Baptist Church Women's LeagueHugh ChristieReuven CleinTed & Stephanie CyrWilliam DonovanJohn & Monika DreslinBruce & Sheila ElliottDavid & Carole EnfieldJerry & Carol FinkelmanFrederic FranziusDavid & Marilyn GarsidePeter & Kristin GeorgettiGilead Congregational Church, Inc.

Richard & Myra GipsteinBeverly GrahamGreentree ManorJanet GruenerSusan & Michael GulaSameer & Juliette HassanEmily HigginsClaudia HighbaughMike & Becky HoagBrook JasonMichael & Andrea KaiserJohn & Mary Ann KlechaBarbara KnissKenneth KoeHildred LasserKen & Joanne LevyLions Club of WaterfordRose C. LongoDavid Neusner & Linda MarianiCurtis & Jennifer McCrackenPatrick & Kate McDonaldThomas & Nancy McLoughlinJo MichaelsonRon & Marcia MillerMark & Marilyn MoffettDave & Joanne MooreheadJoseph MurrayNew London Motorcycle 06-94Noank Baptist ChurchTed & Eileen OlynciwRobert & Beth PeirceDavid & Christine PelissierPete & Janne PetersenEdward & Ronna PollardPom & Marcia RobinsonJean RogersRuby TuesdayAnthony SalafiaLorri SaundersJustin & Kimberly SpragueJerry Olson & Vivian StanleyRobert & Harriet StatchenStonington Veterinary HospitalSuchocki & Son, Inc.Elmer Taylor

Anthony & Juanita ToledoWilliam & Barbara TuftsUnited Way of Southeastern CTDomenic & Anne VendittiDeborah WeidnerThomas WetmoreKristen WidhamMarcia WolmanCharlie & Sue Wyand

OtherEunice GreenbergDavid HechtSean KaneDemetrios & Mary LouziotisRobert & Roberta McLoughlinStanley & Valerie MichalskiJohn & Rita MooreCharles & Marie NoyesStan SchlossbergBarry & Judy TothBen & Julianna Velazquez

Contributions of Materials and ServicesAnonymousBerlin Batting CagesSusan BesadeDavid BishopBlackhawk II, LLCBob's Discount FurnitureBeth & Garon CamassarChelseaGroton BankChristine CiaciuraClamshell Quilt GuildConnecticut Light and Power CompanyConnecticut MG ClubConnecticut TigersNorman CrawfordJim CulbertsonTed & Stephanie CyrSandra DickeyDigiplex Cinemas-Lisbon 12Bill DonovanMatthew & Susan Dowling

Eastern Connecticut BalletEB/CSC Donation ProgramAnita EdelmanElectric Boat Management AssociationKeith & Deborah EvesTom FaraciVictor FerryLloyd & Patricia FranklinTracey GingrasPamela GraceyKaye GriffinGroton Lodge of Elks #2163Paul & Jean GustafsonHot TopicImagine NationJ. Solomon, Inc.Sandra JohnsPeter JonesTony & Ann KellerAnne KelwinKnights of ColumbusLawrence & Memorial HospitalLedgelight BNI ChapterRonald & Christine LewisLombardi Tires, Inc.Lutz Children's MuseumThomas & Laura McBridePatrick & Kate McDonaldDennis & Lori McRobbieDarryl MilesMosaicNew Britain Rock CatsNew England Financial ServicesNew London Elks ClubDawn NorrisPeter & Nancy OatsOld Lyme GrangeTed & Eileen OlynciwCarl & Doreen OrsiniOur Lady of Perpetual HelpHyime PaleyPlatinum, Inc.Frank & Lynn PulitoRandall Realtors, GMACJan RobertaRon-A-Roll, Inc.Roots SalonRucci FamilyLorri SaundersSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchJustine SinagraSt. Patrick ChurchSouthwick's ZooLeslie SuarezSusan SullivanThe GapThe New England Carousel MuseumThe Wireless ZoneUSCG Academy IT Computer DivisionRichard & Marie Vanden BrinkVisual Changes Skincare International, Inc.Fred & Marilyn WitherellKaren YuMaureen Zaharie

Holiday ContributionsAmerican Legion Auxiliary - Unit 128Lawrence & Denise CarlsonElectric Boat Management AssociationStephen, JoAnn & Christina FlynnMaureen FortierAlan & Darlene HallImmanuel Baptist ChurchTony & Ann KellerRobert MushinskyJoe & Sue PiescikSt. Michael's Church

Designated ContributionsVaughn & Betsy DurhamClaudette Faucher-CharlesFilomena's CaféRay & Arlene JohnsonDonald O'Neil

Aaron & Carol RogovinJames & Carole ShoresTJ Motors Certified Pre-Owned /Todd BlonderThomas Wolff

Wildlife ContributionsRuth AcevedoAnonymousClayton & Dianne BealRaymond & Georgene BernierBoy Scouts of American Pack 39Patrick & Judith DollardS. Michele DoucetteGap Inc. Giving CampaignChristopher & Rachel GonetMarian Szczygiel HarrisMegan KellamMadhu & Ashok MaheshwariKevin & Karen MercadoJen & Steve MullerNusiance Wildlife Evictions, LLCDeepa PalanisamyJanet PeckDebbie PiacenzaPrimera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de New LondonRenuka ReddyBrian & Kimberly RouisseJames SherrardWarren & Karen SwansonRobin TourrellaJames & Nancy WasiniewskiWaterford Animal Hospital

Wildlife Contributions of Materials and ServicesRoy AmaralMarian Szczygiel HarrisGarrett & Julie KulpMarie McKeonOld Lyme Veterinary HospitalJames SherrardPaul Silvestri, Sr.

Fund-A-Need(Appeal was held at the WCS 90th AnniversaryCelebration on October 27, 2012)Roderick & Pamela AtkinsDel-Bouree & Kristen BachBarbara BentleyMichele BonannoBeth & Garon CamassarOwen & Margo CoffeyMitchel & Lori CorahRichard DeneshaDean DiMaggio & Eva HantmanKeith & Deborah EvesHoward & Gail FeinsteinPaul FormicaTom & Dennaye GarbatiPamela GiuntiPeter & Lorraine GraderSusan & Michael GulaChristine & Ulysses HammondFrances Harkins-GrunwaldPeter & Joy HewittEmily HigginsKathy & Allan JacquesRay & Arlene JohnsonMary Ellen Jukoski & Matthew McLoughlinSteve Larcen & Sue GrahamPaul & Lynn MalerbaJessica MartinBill & Pat MartinRaymond & Sharon MaynardRick & Pam McPhersonIrene MillerDavid & Joanne MooreheadMatt MularskiChristine & Phil MurthaJohn & Karen NeilanSteve NowakGayle OkoEdward PacholskiMurray & Joanne Pendleton

Frank & Lynn PulitoMs. Marjorie ShawAlan & Carol StevensDan & Kathy StewardAndrea & Howard StillmanLeslie SuarezVerna SwannMichael & Barbara SweeneyAnthony & Paula TimpanoNancy TrimbleRichard & Marie Vanden BrinkBen & Julianna VelazquezDana WalkerDonald & Rose WernerFred & Marilyn WitherellDavid & Donna YotherSusan Young

Memorial and Honorary ContributionsIn honor of Beth CamassarJason & Tracy CamassarIn honor of Ken and Joanne LevyNewbury Investment PartnersIn honor of Scott Gladstone for the Community Service AwardBruce & Sharon SheinIn honor of Herb & Emily SchachtKathy & Allan JacquesIn memory of Jennie Jean OlynciwBeth & Garon CamassarElizabeth CopePatrick & Lauren DohertyLionel & Ellen Fortier, Jr.Susan & Michael GulaPaul & Jean GustafsonMarie HeckerKathleen & Allan JacquesJerry & Roz LevineMichael & MaryAnn LovinBill & Pat MartinLouisa MinerDave & Joanne MooreheadDavid & Ann MortimerHarry & Beverly PicazioPeter & Daria PlummerCharles & Romana PrimusNatalie RobinsonCharles & Judith StruttWaterford Group Charitable FoundationMabel WelchLen & Robyn WolmanMark & Julie WolmanIn memory of Bernard SchweidKathy & Allan JacquesIn memory of Eunice WallerMark & Julie Wolman

Otto Graham Gymnasium & Activity CenterBirdies for CharityChelseaGroton BankChester Kitchings Family FoundationGraham Management Corp.Steve & Robbi GroganClaudia HighbaughPaul & Nancy Klotz Fund (The Rhode Island Foundation)

Ken & Joanne LevyMartin Olson Irrevocable TrustNorthern Light GemsFrank & Lynn PulitoRobert & Lise ReardonLeslie SuarezDonald & Rose Werner

GrantsCharter Oak Federal Credit UnionKohl’s-A-TeamThe Wireless Zone Foundation for

Giving, Inc.

Licensed by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families for: • Residential Treatment • Temporary Shelter • Safe Homes • Child Placing Agency - Foster Care • Group Home • Mental Health Clinic

Approved by the Connecticut Departmentof Education for: • Special Education Program

A Member Agency of: • The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits • The Connecticut Association of Private Special Education Facilities • The Children’s League of Connecticut

Accredited by: • The Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services (COA)

Main Campus: 78 Hunts Brook Rd, Quaker Hill, CT

Norwich Office: 2 Clinic Drive, Norwich, CT

Norwich Group Home: Norwich, CT

Waterford Safe Home: Quaker Hill, CT

Waterford Country School practicesthe CARE model developed by Cornell University.

WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOLresidential and community programs supporting children, youth and families

P: (860) 442-9454 • F: (860) 442-2228 • info@waterfordcs.org

our missionWaterford Country School is dedicated to doingwhatever it takes to enrich the lives of children andstrengthen families through specialized programs,resources and community services

www.waterfordcountryschool.org www.ottograhamgym.org • www.wcsfostercare.org

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