for Families

HEARTS

annual

REPORT

2011

CONTENTS
Contents
Changes ....................................... 1
New name and new mission

Successes ..................................... 2
Our recent achievements

Results ............................................. 3
Our program outcomes

Finances........................................ 4
2011 expenses and current funders

Help .................................................. 5
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Changes
Crossing borders to serve and nurture families

New Name
Help Enrichment Assessment Research Training Support
Last year our named changed from Family Nurturing Center of Georgia to HEARTS for Families. Our new name better describes the scope and reach of our services. The acronym HEARTS explains the different ways we support communities and help parents raise healthy and successful children.

New Mission

To strengthen families and those who serve families

Our mission is the driving force behind everything we do. We truly have a heart for families and the agencies that are dedicated to serving them. Whether we are training facilitators in Bolivia or teaching parenting skills in prisons, were working to improve the quality of life for families in all walks of life.

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New National Trainers

Congratulations to HEARTS for Families Gina Lord and Diana Bray, who recently became National Trainer/Consultants for the Nurturing Parenting Programs! They received this recognition after successfully implementing, facilitating and training others in the Nurturing Programs, and demonstrating expertise in Nurturing Program philosophy and assessments. We are proud to now have four talented and dedicated Trainer/ Consultants on staff.

Successes
Strengthening families and those who serve families, one step at a time

Achieving Our Goals

1Build capacity for community change

HEARTS for Families focuses on two main goals:

2 Increase the perceived value of parent education

Why do parents receive more on-the-job training than they do parent training? HEARTS wants to change the way people perceive parent education. Last year we made steps toward accomplishing this goal:

HEARTS partners with community leaders who want to help change their communities. The Nurturing Parenting Programs are evidence-based and proven effective. Facilitator trainings allow participants to build their skills and confidence to lead parenting programs and workshops in their communities. In the 2011 fiscal year, we completed: 21 parenting programs, serving 294 participants 60 workshops, serving 1035 participants 17 trainings, serving 180 participants

We successfully changed parents harmful

attitudes and beliefs (see program results on page 5)

We received additional funding streams to

increase the number of communities we are able to serve.

We continue to spread positive messages

through a growing presence on social media:

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Results
Implementing a research-based training model and evidence-based programs

As part of the Nurturing Georgias Families Project, HEARTS offered free parenting workshops, facilitator training in the Nurturing Parenting Programs (NPP) and program materials to partnering agencies. In the 2011 fiscal year, for the first time, we saw a statistically significant increase in every construct and the largest ever improvements in AAPI scores by program participants (see Figure A).

After attending the training, I can say that nurturing a child is the best way to evoke longlasting, desirable behavior and help the child become a positive, productive citizen within society.
-David Hatch, Feb. 2012

The only thing HEARTS did differently was implement a competency-based model to train program facilitators and coordinators. Our model consists of four parts:

1 Intro to NPP 2 Learning the Curriculum 3 Facilitation Training 4 Program Implementation

During training, participants receive in-depth knowledge of the curriculum, technical assistance, and experience running a program.

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Our 2012 Funders

Governors Office for Children and Families (GOCF) HEARTS is contracted to provide Nurturing Program training and technical assistance to System of Care (SOC) funding recipients in Georgia. Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Alcohol Use and Abuse Prevention Services Contract - HEARTS is partnering with individuals and agencies across the state, in order to create a systematic approach to preventing underage drinking. Community Innovations Contract (treatment focused) - HEARTS provides Nurturing Program training and technical assistance to organizations serving severely emotionally disturbed children.

Finances
Creating positive returns that last for generations.

Our 2011 Expenses

Based on our 2011income of $623,880

3% 13% 2% 1%

Administrative Office/Occupancy
Fundraising International Outreach Project services/ Programs/Workshops

81%

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Photos: Bolivia, Jan. 2012, by Flora Cunnington

Help
Your donation goes directly to help fund our mission trips, programs, trainings and underage drinking prevention initiatives.

Red Heart Donors: $10 - $99 Purple Heart Donors: $100 - $499 Heart of Gold Donors: $500+
Our 2011 donors will be featured in our 2012 annual report.

Thank you for your support.

Contact Us 770.972.3664 PO Box 385 Snellville, GA 30078 www.heartsforfamilies.org