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July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

Annual Report to the

Community

A M F S

Thank You to ourBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Vision...

Our History...

Our Mission...

Alta Mira is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was incorporated in 1985 following the consolidation of two predecessor agencies, Albuquerque Special Preschool and Esperanza Para Nuestros Ninos. Both of these agencies were founded in 1968 by parents of children with developmental risks, delays or disabilities, to develop quality services within the community.

Since 1985 Alta Mira has continued the work of these organizations. As the knowledge base for supporting families has changed over the past 20 years so has Alta Mira. However, we continue to maintain the core values on which we were founded - client care and respect for families as experts.

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services is a nonprofit organization that serves people of all ages with developmental risks, delays or disabilities throughout their lives.

• We believe that these issues affect not only the person, but the family and the community, too.

• We respect the family as the expert — empowering, validating and encouraging familymembers to be confident advocates.

• We promote inclusion for the people we serve in every aspect of life.• We work closely with individuals and their families to help them strengthen basic life skills,

achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Thank You to ourBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services, Inc. supports individuals with intellectual/developmental risks, delays or disabilities and their families to optimize quality of life.

Anne NokesPresident

Iris Calderón President Elect

Annie GrubelnikTreasurer

Lynette TurpenSecretary

Cheryl Blossom

Paul Cortez

Rudy Grande

Barbara Haase

Debbie McGrew

Erin Moody

Stephanie Nieto

Brett Penfold

Carson Proo

Pilar Sanchez

2014 was a year of growth for Alta Mira. While we served a smaller number of families, our programs expanded. We began a respite program for personnel at Kirtland Air Force Base. We began the planning for a child care center in Estancia. We worked with several new departments in state government. Our employee numbers increased, not only in number but in qualifications. We hired two speech language pathologists, an occupational therapist, and a physical therapist. The requirements for the programs that we offer have continually increased in an attempt to raise the quality of services available to our fellow citizens. We participated in a five agency collaborative in early childhood that was partially funded by the United Way of Central New Mexico. It has been a remarkable turn of events. As the pressures of increased training, reduced reimbursements, more paperwork, and increased expenses, i.e. health insurance, utilities, etc. have become realities, the passion and caring of the staff at Alta Mira have increased as well.

We look forward to a productive 2015 where we will continue to provide everyone a chance to fly.

Thanks for your continued support. Jim Copeland

Executive Director

As another year comes to an end, it is important to look back on the past twelve months. We are thankful for the continued exemplary services provided to families and clients by this very caring staff. The planning and implementation of a child care facility in Estancia and changes to the physical plant on Carlisle with the addition of cost saving solar panels have been beneficial to our agency. It is also important to express appreciation to all who help spread the word about Alta Mira. The Kite Fest is expanding by leaps and bounds and is beginning to gain national recognition. Members of the Board of Directors and staff members continue to make presentations about who we are. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our families, our dedicated staff, our diligent board members, and our many generous donors and funders. Without all these people, Alta Mira would not be the agency that it is today.

Thank you, one and all.

Anne Nokes

President, Board of Directors

July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014Our message to You...

Because of you....

Medicaid$8,191,239

86%

Contributions and Fundraising

$145,5251%SGF

$1,180,75212%

Other Income$52,734

1%

Revenue

Expenses

Family Support Services

$6,512,70671%

Fundraising$87,029

1%

Administration$691,334

7%

Early Childhood$1,927,722

21%

Alta Mira receives funding from the New Mexico Department of Health through the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, State General Funds, and the Family Infant Toddler Program. This year we received a $60,000 grant from United Way of Central New Mexico. The Family Support Services program is contracted with Childcare Aware of America to provide respite services to the families of Kirtland Air Force Base. The Carl C. Anderson Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable foundation provided support to our fundraising efforts this past year granting a $20,000 match.

we are able to provide services to a wide population in this diverse state of New Mexico. Documents are translated into Spanish and translators in other languages are often called upon to facilitate services. Even in the most rural regions, families receive services in their homes or day care facilities.

Because of you....

At Alta Mira we value the uniqueness of each individual and the family he or she is a part of. Our focus is to support natural integration of an individual’s daily life into that of their family and community. Everyday individuals and families are faced with challenges, large and small. Our staff members have the skills, the resources, and the passion to assist in facing these challenges; but also the knowledge that the individual and his or her family and their support system, know best what will work for them.

American Indian2%

Asian2%

Black or African American2%

Hispanic or Latino54%

Other 2%

White28%

Unkown10%

Bernalillo92%

Valencia.5%

Sandoval.5%Santa Fe

3%Torrance

4%

male57%

female43%

Age Birth - 3 65%

Age 4 - 21 18%

Age 22 and older17%

Ethnicity

Gender County

age

We can take pride in the ability to provide services customized for an individual with a developmental disability at each stage of and throughout his or her life span.

Early Intervention is a service provided to families whose child is experiencing a delay in their development, has been diagnosed with a disability, or who may be experiencing conditions which could cause a significant delay in their development. Families receive help and support to assist them in making sure their child reaches their full potential. Children ages birth to 3 are eligible for Early Intervention services.

Because of you....

829

5,316.25345

5,998

children’s futures were made brighter by Alta Mira’s Early

Intervention Program!

hours of DevelopmentalInstruction were provided to 853

infants and toddlers.

children received a developmental

evaluation.

hours of Occupational, Physical and Speech and Language

therapies were provided.

Family Support Services provides a network of services for individuals and families who are experiencing the unique challenges that living with a developmental disability can bring. These services are tailored to the individual and family’s needs, changing as needed throughout an individual’s life. Services are provided based on the insights, experiences and choices of the individual and the family, with respect to their culture and community. Individuals accessing services must meet the eligibility requirements for the Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Waiver.

Because of you....

489

16053

146,164

individuals and their families have overcome obstacles

to work, live and play within their

own communities through our Family Support Services!

hours of Respite and Substitute Care

were provided giving caregivers a chance to rest and

relax.

families were able to provide support

for a family member in their own home

through Family Living Services.

individuals spent time with friends and peers at the Respite Home.

Carl C. Anderson Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation

BlueCross BlueShield of NMLexus of Albuquerque and Santa FeSummit ElectricUnited Way of Central NM

Estrella TVSouthwest Dairy Farmers

Rick and Marlene BacaJim and Susan CopelandAmy HalloranKeith and Jeannie HarrisVictor JuryVincent KrawicCatherine NelsonJulia Scherba de Valenzuela, Ph.D.Mr. Fernando ValenzuelaAlbuquerque AcademyBank of AlbuquerqueChick-Fil-AUS Bank

Albert Anaya and Karl OrtizJohn BarnumKatrina BleaIris CalderónSara S EinfaltConnie FarnsworthFrankie GlidewellAnnie GrubelnikKatherine R. LeslieStephen E. LivingstonGerald and Joni LloydGreg and Griselda AbouslemanAlbuquerque Forklift & EquipmentAlbuquerque Hispano Chamber of CommerceAlbuquerque Green Chamber of CommerceCatwalk FilmsCliff's Amusement ParkComplete DJDelta Dental

Explorabilities, Inc.Give GrandeKnights of Columbus 4227New Mexico Mutual Casualty CompanyTexas RoadhouseTim's Place RestaurantWestland CommunicationsWhole Foods Market

Michelle and Clifford BaileyEileen BeaumontDoug BickelLance BollingerMary BuchananGigi and Frank ChinisciChristopher and Lisa CookPaul and Michelle CortezPaul and Melanie DoddGloria J. FrancisJoe and Nancy HuntRichard LehoucqKari Jo MillerNiloufer ModyAnne NokesLetitia SanchezDeana VickABC SeamlessAlbertsons LLC Community Partners ProgramAlbuquerque The MediaFresh and CleanGolden CorralHUB International Insurance ServicesJerry Smith and Associates Inc.New Mexico State Employees CharitiesSandia Kiwanis Club, Inc.

Terri and Stephen AndreasenJake and Marion BarboaGeorges and Mary BirenbaumKaren BurrowJack CastleJames M. ChavezNeil and Betty Jo CoddingtonMichael DavisEvangeline DonkersleyJohn R. EarnshawMary GallagherJim and Vicki GallegosCheryl T GrossmanBarbara HaaseDonald Y. JoeChauna KingVirginia MaciasStephanie NietoScott and Virginia ObenshainBrett PenfoldTraci RemingtonJoseph SandersLani M. SandersSteven SchripsemaBarbara P. SnyderWilliam ThornhillJanet WardDebra M. WatsonLaura WhiteAmercian Tent RentalsBarcelona SuitesJan-ProPetroglyph Animal Hospital PC

From $5,000.00 to $50,000.00

From $2,500.00 to 4,999.00 From $200.00 to 499.99

From $100.00 to $199.99

From $1,000.00 to 2,499.00

From $500.00 to $999.00

Our Donors...

Morton and Mary AlgerKathleen ApodacaRohini ArterMargaret AshcraftVeronica BarelaEdward BeaumontLudie and Sarah BitnerChristianna BolerMary Bolton-KoppenhaverAlbert BrettnerMatthew W.K. BrownRoberto BurgosPatty BurnsJose CarrascoJohn Andy CastilloThea CastilloElizabeth ChavezLeslie ChavezAnna ChmielenkoMason ClugstonJennifer Jo CoddingtonMary Frances CopelandRachel DelaneyTeresa A. DubuqueMr. Paul HoustonNadine DunningSamsara DurvasulaTimothy EvansDominique FacioMichelle GallegosNancy GallegosDavid Mario GalvanMalisa GarciaKelly George-MartinNathan GlennShirley GonzalesMargaret GonzalezRobert GoodmanMary Lou GriegoChris GriffinCallie HabbishLynda HahnGreg and Barbara HaschkeChristine M. HastingsJohn F. HumbelKelli JenningsMichael and Liz KeefeGerrit KrusemarkMarjorie Lalicker

Jeana LeCamMelissa LopezDaniel LowtherDavid MagnusAnn MajorsNica Marez-LeonDiego MartinezDominique MartinezKevin MatthewsRachelle McCannJulie McCormickClotilde MontoyaJessica MorningTheresa D. PaezLee PankeyChung PhamJoseph and Doreen PuglieseJessica RamosSandra and Clifford RichardsonKimberley RodriguezLeanndria RomeroAlexandra and Samuel RoybalEsther and Howard SchnurnbergerCindy and Mark SegalGeorge and Nancy ShafferEd ShellenbergerMichael G. SmithJanice St JohnKathleen W. TempleNancy TorresMario and Monica ValdezShannon WittKatie Wylie

American Kite Flyers AssociationCostco-Coors Bypass DC SilhouettesRock Bottom RentalsShamrock Foodservice WarehouseSilicon Valley Community Foundation

From $0.00 to $99.99

Our Donors (continued)...

If you recognize an error in our donor list, please let us know.

KiteFest!“Because Everybody Deserves a Chance to Fly”

KiteFest is about “together we can make a difference”, we imagine, believe and achieve! KiteFest is about our community alliances, creating friendships and working side by side to improve the lives of people living with developmental risks and disabilities.KiteFest is Alta Mira Specialized Family Services’ signature fund and brand raising event. KiteFest is Albuquerque’s premier kite festival and is held the last Saturday in April at Balloon Fiesta Park providing family fun for everyone. Kids of all ages enjoy crafts, kite making, hula hooping, jump roping, cow milking, a fun run, a parade, music, food and lots and lots of kite flying. Mark your calendar for April 25th, 2015 for the next Alta Mira KiteFest and come out to Balloon Fiesta Park for a great day of enjoyment while supporting people living with the special challenges.

Until no family needs us, we need

you!

KiteFest April 25, 2015 Balloon Fiesta ParkTo learn more about KiteFest, visit our website: AltaMiraKiteFest.org

Community PartnershipsAlta Mira Specialized Family Services proudly connects with “community” at all levels. We create “win-win” alliances with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Carrie Tingley Hospital, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque Job Corps, Anderson Foundation, The Green Chamber, United Way, ACE Charter School and the University of New Mexico. We learn that more is accomplished working together and that embracing those in need of a little extra guidance results in a better community.

One example of how we build relationships and provide experiences for the benefit of a better community is our partnership with the Albuquerque Job Corps:

The Albuquerque Job Corps assists students in learning the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Recently Alta Mira and Albuquerque Job Corps joined forces in a “win-win” alliance to teach the Job Corps students facility maintenance practices while assisting the Alta Mira Early Learning Center with landscaping. When complete, Alta Mira Early Learning Center in Estancia will have a beautifully landscaped location and the students will have learned the importance of positive change through community service and firsthand what it takes to improve a site.

Albuquerque Job Corps students shown after completing a sidewalk and landscapeclean-up project at the Alta Mira Early Learning Center in Estancia.

Until No Family Needs Us,

We Need You!