RECOVERY PROGRAMS

Helping moms recover

DONOR PROFILE

Linda Bast and the Crisis Nursery

CARING FOR CHILDREN. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.

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5 RECOVERY PROGRAMSHelping moms recover

Dear friend of Maryville,

This summer marked the start of Maryville’s 134th year. Tens of thousands of children and families have been served since the beginning in 1883. Lives protected and healed. Families in crisis and returning to stability. What a glorious achievement. We couldn’t have done it without you.

This issue of the Voice of Maryville introduces you to some very special people at our Children’s Healthcare Center. This is truly a remarkable program, helping children with complex medical needs, and their families, learn how to manage and thrive outside a hospital. Not only does this program advance our mission to care for children and strengthen families, but it reduces hospital readmissions dramatically.

Our St. Monica’s program is off to a very good start. This program supports pregnant and parenting women with children who are struggling with substance use disorder. Women can remain with their children up to age 10 while in recovery. Our clients receive therapeutic counseling, substance abuse treatment, parenting support, and job skills and vocational training. Our clients have gone on to return home or secure new housing, and jobs. Many of the women who participated in a vocational food service program we offered are now certified to work in the food industry.

The Illinois State Board of Education granted our request to admit female high school students at the Jen School this year. We look forward to offering this program, consistently recognized for excellence, to girls.

Maryville received national reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation. This status is given to organizations that effectively manage resources and provide the best possible services. This is a significant achievement, the result of a lot of hard work on the part of our employees, and affirms the high quality services our people and programs offer.

We are looking at the possibility of starting other new programs. There is much to celebrate in this, our Year of Gratitude. I am deeply grateful to you for your support.

Peace and all good.

Sister Catherine M. Ryan, OSFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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One of the earliest patients at the Children’s Healthcare

Center in 2008 was a 7-month-old boy who came to us from

Loyola University Medical Center. He was born with a complex

medical condition and required a ventilator and a feeding tube. He

and his mother had spent every night at the hospital since the day

he was born. When he came to the Children’s Healthcare Center,

his mother slept in her own bed for the first night in seven months.

Maryville’s Children’s Healthcare Center (CHC) was established to help young patients with complex medical conditions, and their families, learn how to manage at home. It occupies an important niche in the continuum of care for these pediatric patients. We provide transitional medical care for children with conditions that can include dialysis, ventilator care, tracheotomy and feeding tubes.

“We teach parents and caregivers how to live safely at home,” said Nina Aliprandi, Maryville’s director of family services.

Amber is the mother of a 2-year-old at the CHC: “Maryville has been doing an amazing job with my baby and I appreciate it. It’s like a second home. They take good care of her. I can’t imagine the situation she would be in without them.”

When children have complex medical needs, they sometimes remain in the hospital — in the intensive care unit — beyond what is medically necessary. This is a burden on a health care provider and an insurance provider, but, most significantly, it is a burden on a child and a family.

The CHC teaches parents and caregivers how to confidently care for a medically fragile child at home. They are taught how to use the equipment. In fact, the equipment they will use is delivered to the CHC so caregivers can get hands-on practice. Before discharging a child, the CHC requires caregivers to stay there a night or two, so they can get used to 24-hour care.

For families, caring for a medically fragile child can be overwhelming and isolating. The staff at the CHC teaches them how to resume living a life. They teach them how to navigate in the community with a child who may be dependent on medical equipment.

Many of the young patients stay at the CHC until their homes can be refitted to accommodate their needs.

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On Oct. 2, we began the first stages of our New Entrance and Welcome Center reconstruction project at our Center for Children. We have been working with our Board of Directors and benefactors over the last six months to raise the $1.3 million in capital funds to create a covered, accessible and welcoming entrance on the south side of the center.

The Maryville Center for Children houses the Crisis Nursery and the Children’s Healthcare Center. We are now focusing our efforts on capacity building at the Crisis Nursery. Last year, we had to turn away 400 children at the nursery due to budget constraints. Our goal is to raise $1.2 million over the next three years to increase capacity, increase the number of parenting classes and implement a 4th Day Home Visiting program for our most vulnerable families, with children ages newborn to 3.

And we already are more than halfway to our goal!

SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN If you would like to support our campaign to build brighter futures for at-risk children and families in Chicago, please contact Julie Fischer at fischerj@maryvilleacademy.org or 847.294.1950.

Excitement is building at the Center for Children

Often, children will stay while their families find new homes.

Round-the-clock skilled nursing care is provided, but what makes the CHC exceptional is that it is a warm, welcoming, nurturing, child-friendly place. There are toys and games and murals and a playground. It is Maryville’s mission to help children and families thrive. The CHC is an important part of that.

Provides round-the-clock skilled nursing care for

pediatric patients up to age 21.

Specialized training offered to families and caregivers

so they can care for their children with complex medical needs.

The CHC’s transitional care dramatically reduces

emergency room visits once a child returns home.

The CHC reduces the number of children remaining in

pediatric intensive care units (ICU) and neonatal intensive care units beyond what is necessary.

The CHC reduces costs to healthcare providers and

insurers by providing non-ICU care and reducing emergency room readmissions.

10 things to know about the Children’s Healthcare Center

The CHC gives families and caregivers expertise

and confidence to care for their children at home.

Provides respite care for families and

caregivers who need a break.

Provides care coordination with

schools, medical appointments, therapists, transportation and more.

Is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public

Health and is an approved provider for the Division of Specialized Care for Children.

Helps families resume their lives with more joy

and less fear.

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PROJECT UPDATE

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T he Maryville St. Monica Home is a year-old program designed

to help mothers with substance abuse issues remain with

their children while in recovery. The program is part substance

abuse recovery, part mental health treatment and part parenting

education. The goal is to help these women regain sobriety and to

prevent their children from being removed from their care.

DONOR PROFILE

RECOVERY PROGRAM

“I grew up in a poor family in

Springfield, Illinois, and if it hadn’t

been for my brother, I wouldn’t have had

birthday gifts, or Christmas presents,” said

Linda Bast. She always wanted a decorated

birthday cake. This is one reason why Linda

decided to have a Christmas in July party

to benefit Maryville’s Crisis Nursery. She

wanted gifts for children who might not

otherwise get them. And cake, too.

So she invited friends and family to one of her favorite restaurants, Capri in Burr Ridge, for an evening of food, fun and entertainment — and to get the word out about the work the Crisis Nursery is doing. “I could write a check, but that’s not getting the message out. If I tell 30 friends, they’ll tell their friends,” she explained.

Linda chose the Crisis Nursery because she wanted to support an organization that helps people help themselves. She looked around for an organization to support, Googled actually, and discovered there are few resources like this one. After talking with the nursery’s program director Amy Kendal-Lynch, she was “completely sold” on what the nursery is doing. She very much wanted to support a program where people want help and are willing to accept it to find a way to fulfill their own dreams.

Before the event, Linda went to the nursery to check it out. “Just seeing and knowing where the dollars are going and how much care and thought they put into the program made me happy,” Bast said. She loved the emphasis on education, and how structured the children’s days are: “A lot of people, once they see how well the nursery is run, they’ll be willing to get behind it, give their dollars and time.”

That the event was a success is no surprise to one of the attendees, Maria D’Alexander. Linda is a can-do person, according to Maria. “When Linda gets a notion she gets things done. She’s able to find a means to the end.”

The St. Monica Home on Chicago’s West Side gives women with addictions a place to live with their children while they receive treatment for substance abuse. The home has 22 bedrooms, and children 10 and younger are permitted to live there with their mothers. The women receive wraparound services: substance abuse treatment; individual and group counseling; parenting coaching; and vocational and job skills. The women also have housing advocates who help them find a place to live once they are ready to leave.

In the short time the program has been in operation, clients have begun completing the program, finding sobriety, jobs and homes.

“These women are going through so much,” said Program Director Donita Jackson. “We want to improve their chances for success by providing multiple services right here. We have already seen the effectiveness of this approach.”

The program was created by veteran Maryville staffers who

have been working with children and families for decades and who know what kind of challenges these women face and what kind of help they need.

Vocational training is a big part of the program. All of the women have participated in a food handler program that certifies them to work in the food service industry. Some have gone on to receive advanced food manager certification. Several have already found jobs in the food industry.

The women have found support in the community. True Rock Ministries in the South Loop sends transportation each week for those who want to attend services. Beyond that, the church, led by its pastor, Earl Grandberry, is providing clothing and job opportunities to all of the residents.

Clients are required to be responsible for themselves and their children by managing their schedules for training and counseling, for example. For the women who have jobs, they work

with the Maryville staff to arrange for day care for their children.

The children go to school if they are old enough. Sometimes they receive therapeutic counseling, too. They are kept busy! Activities, a little playground and pizza parties figure into the mix.

Helping moms recoverLinda Bast and the

Crisis Nursery

CREDITS

Board of directorsHon. Richard A. Devine, ChairMr. Andrew R. Lotts, TreasurerMr. Rick Velasquez, SecretaryRev. Msgr. Michael M. BolandMr. David A. BonomaMs. Elizabeth Gallagher-CoolidgeDr. Louis J. Glunz, III, Ph.D.Mr. Michael P. GoldenMr. Sean M. MaddenMr. Brian T. McCormackMr. Michael J. MunroMs. Peggy J. OstermanMs. Agnes L. PiszczekMost Rev. George J. RassasMr. George W. RourkeMr. Michael P. RourkeMr. Patrick G. SheaSister Donna Marie Wolowicki, CR

Sister Catherine M. Ryan, OSFEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms. Cheryl M. HeydenASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Mark NuferCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Ms. Marcy O’Boyle JensenDIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

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Patrick M. O’BrienPRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Elizabeth Martin SolsburgVICE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Cynthia VandecarDIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Marybeth HicksMARKETING DIRECTOR

Jennifer PomicterGRAPHIC DESIGNER

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VOICE OF MARYVILLECaring for Children. Strengthening Families.

WINTER 2018

Programs offered at Maryville Academy

RESIDENTIAL

Casa ImaniTherapeutic residential program for expectant and parenting young women, 13 to 21. Residents have a history of childhood trauma and are currently in the care of DCFS.

Casa SalamaTherapeutic residential home for adolescent women ages 13 to 21 with both intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. Residents have a history of trauma and abuse and can’t live safely at home.

St. Dominic Savio HomeProvides clinical care and other social services to young men ages 14 to 18 who have been released from the custody of the juvenile justice system. The goal is a successful transition for each young man back into the community.

St. Monica HomeServes pregnant and parenting women seeking treatment for substance abuse. The program is one of only a few in the region that allows women to live with their children while regaining sobriety and stability.

EDUCATIONAL

Jen SchoolProvides integrated educational services for students with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities. The Jen School also offers life skills and vocational training programs.

Stephen Sexton Training InstituteThe Stephen Sexton Training Institute was created to promote the exchange of information on mental health issues and to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Maryville conducts annual seminars at no cost to social service workers, caregivers and others.

CHILDREN’S CARE

Crisis NurseryThis program offers short-term care for children up to age 6 for families experiencing personal crises. Available 24 hours, 365 days a year, the nursery provides support for families to help them return to stability.

Children’s Healthcare CenterThis program provides transitional medical care between hospital and home for medically fragile children. Respite care services and training for caregivers is also provided.

FAMILY OUTREACH

Family Behavioral Health ClinicThis program provides outpatient therapy, substance abuse counseling and other services for individuals and families. The clinic has expanded its facilities in Des Plaines and added new offices in Chicago, Humboldt Park and Maryville’s Eisenberg Campus in Bartlett.

Family Engagement ProgramIn partnership with other social services agencies, provides wraparound services and case management to youths involved with DCFS and/or the juvenile justice system.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)Maryville sponsors and manages the CYO. The CYO provides a variety of athletic programs and services for thousands of area children every year.

Maryville Golf AcademyEstablished in 1994, this PGA-led player development program is offered to children and young adults who may face physical or emotional challenges, or may live in an underserved community. Also includes caddie training programs.

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COMMUNITY

Maryville receives national accreditation by the

Council on AccreditationMaryville has received

national reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). This accreditation is given to organizations that

effectively manage resources and provide the best possible

services. This accreditation is an objective, independent and reliable validation of an

agency’s performance. It involves a detailed review and analysis of an organization’s administration, management, and service delivery functions against international standards

of best practice.

Jammin’ with JenA happy crowd showed up for this year’s Jammin’ with

Jen dinner to benefit the Jen School. The farm-to-table buffet featured dishes and desserts made with produce grown in the Jen School’s garden. The Jen School was named a 2017 School of Excellence for

the fourth year in a row by the National Association of Special Education Teachers.

ISBE grants Jen School’s request to admit female

studentsThe Illinois State Board of

Education (ISBE) has granted Maryville’s Jen School’s request to admit female students. The

Jen School provides specialized academic and vocational

education, as well as social and emotional learning, to students

grades 5 through 12. Female students in grades 9 through 12 are now eligible to attend. The Jen School has been named

a School of Excellence by the National Association of Special

Education Teachers for four years in a row. This distinction

is given to a select number of private special education schools that meet rigorous

professional criteria and have demonstrated exceptional

achievement.

#Giving TuesdayAs we enter the most

wonderful season of the year and celebrate the holidays with family and friends, let’s pause to

remember those still in need.#GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving

— after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber

Monday. Please mark your calendars for Nov. 28 and

remember Maryville as you start your holiday shopping. Go to

www.maryvilleacademy.org to donate or send your donation now — note #GivingTuesday in the memo. The impact of your gift can be doubled or tripled. Maryville is fortunate to have several donors who

will match donations made on #GivingTuesday. Please help Maryville on #GivingTuesday and make a real difference in

the life of a child.

Garden party at the Crisis NurseryThe staff and friends of the Crisis Nursery invited

parents from our parent support program to join us for a healthy dinner showcasing vegetables grown in the nursery’s garden. Thanks to Mead Johnson

Nutrition for the yeoman’s effort in the kitchen and to Bright Horizons for teaching us how to make racing

cars out of cucumbers!

A year of gratitudeMaryville staffers past and present gathered with our neighbors in Des Plaines to celebrate Maryville’s Year of Gratitude in recognition of our 135th anniversary in

2018. Pictured from left, current Director of Community Services Fred Smith and Don Pettway, former director

of client advocacy and transitional services.

Maryville Golf Academy Manager Juan Espejo (from left), Bill Gleason

and Maryville Executive Director Sister Catherine M. Ryan, OSF.

Instilling the love and lessons of golf

The Maryville Golf Academy gives children the chance to be exposed to the game of golf, for the fun of it and for the

lessons inherent in the game: perseverance, sportsmanship,

responsibility, respect. The annual Illinois PGA-Maryville Gleason Cup Invitational, to benefit the

program, is named for John Gleason, one of the founders of the Maryville Golf Academy. This year’s invitational at the Evanston Golf Club, the 23rd annual, was a

sold-out success.

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As 2017 draws to a close, you may be considering which charities to place on your gift list. Should the children of Maryville be on that list, you may be interested to know that in addition to gifts of cash, there are other ways to help our children. Contact Ray Coughlin in our Development Office at 847.294.1717 to learn the details.

• Gifts of securities — When making a gift of stock or a mutual fund to us, not only are you allowed a charitable deduction for the full fair market value (assuming it has been owned longer than a year), you also avoid tax on the capital gain. Just be sure to transfer the stock directly to us (don’t sell it on your own first).

• Charitable gift annuities — Creating a charitable gift annuity is an excellent way to provide not only for the future of Maryville, but also for you and your own future. A gift annuity pays you income for life at a very attractive rate that will never change. A portion of your payments is tax-free, and a charitable tax deduction is also available. What remains in the contract will support our future children.

• Gifts from retirement accounts — Making a gift from your IRA is a tax wise way to support Maryville. Certain restrictions apply, though: you must be at least 70 ½ years of age and the gift must come directly to us from the IRA custodian. Although no tax deduction is allowed, your distribution does not count as taxable income. A gift from your IRA is limited to $100,000 and cannot be used to fund a gift annuity or charitable trust.

• Gifts from donor advised funds — Donor advised funds are becoming increasingly popular. You can create such a fund and receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction, and in future years direct a portion of that fund to support your favorite charities. With the prospect of tax laws changing in ways that could affect income tax charitable deductions, creating a donor advised fund can allow you to take full benefit of the laws that are presently in place. If you have a donor advised fund, as the year comes to a close, we invite you to consider a gift to Maryville from that fund.

2018 CALENDAROF EVENTS

Feb. 16Jen School Ladies’

Painting Party

April 3Ed Block Courage Award

Luncheon to benefit the Ed McCaskey Scholarship Fund

April 2012th Annual Maryville

Award Gala

MayMaryville 5K Family Fun Run

July 1624th Annual Gleason

Cup Invitational

Aug. 14Maryville’s 135th Anniversary

Sept. 144th annual Jammin’ with Jen

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