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2019-2020 Annual Report

ThE BOARd BOARd Of diREcTORs
A mEssAgE fROm

BOARd OfficERs
From July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, Casa de Amparo helped 525 Richard Berwick
youth in foster care adjust to a dramatically different world due to the Board Chair
COVID-19 pandemic. But as the world around us changed, our mission Jerry Stein
remained the same – to support those affected by and at risk of child Vice-Chair
abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that
promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships. Kayleen Huffman
Immediate Past Chair
The demand for our three core programs—Residential Services, Debbie Slattery
New Directions, and Family Visitation—did not diminish despite the Treasurer
challenges brought on by the pandemic. Casa de Amparo continued Vanessa Negrete
providing intensive therapy, housing, and safe visitation spaces for Secretary
children removed from their families, all the while managing and BOARd mEmBERs
adjusting our practices to create a safe and healthy environment and
prepare for a potential outbreak of the virus. John Ayala
Mary Ann Bosanac
Last year, we reported on our new licensure as Short-Term Residential Liese Cornwell
Therapeutic Program (STRTP). This year we continue on our journey to
provide a comprehensive continuum of care for youth in foster care by Marilou Dela Rosa
announcing the growth of our Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic Jim Grant
and Treatment (EPSDT) contract. With this, Residential Services is Tim Lesmeister
better equipped to serve our youth who experience high-level mental Dustin Plantholt
health needs requiring intensive trauma treatment. Michael Platis

We are thankful for the continued support of our volunteers, community Sharon Stein
advocates, board members, and donors who helped us navigate the
dynamic changes which have occurred in 2020. Our ability to provide hONORARy
these services is owed to the generosity of so many others. Thank you BOARd mEmBERs
for all you have done and all you continue to do. Lou Ferrero
Stephanie Hanson
Stephen Hoffman
Sincerely,
Paul Judge
Duffy Keys
Diane Martin
Tamara Fleck-Myers, LMFT Richard Berwick Corky Mizer
Executive Director Chair of the Board Jeffrey Strauss
Casa de Amparo President, Cross Armory
*Members/Officers serving in
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020

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