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Annual Report

July 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009

Operating expenses for fiscal year 2008-2009 totaled $12,494,105.

The following diagrams illustrate the source of income as well as expenditures by program. Administrative/Support services were 9% of the total expenses.

In addition to the resources listed below, the Center also enjoys the support of many corporate, foundation, and individual grants and donations. These funds supplement the other resources and make it possible to provide enhancements to programs and services.

HDC Chart2008-2009 Income
  • 56.5% Title XIX (includes match from counties other than Scott County)
  • 31.5% Scott County Title XIX Match*
  • 2% Scott County*
  • 2.5% Participant Fees
  • 1% State of Iowa*
  • 2.5% Subcontract Income
  • 1% United Way
  • 3% Other

* Approximately 50% of funds received from Scott County are actually State of Iowa funds for MH/MR Services.HDC Chart 2

2008-2009 Expense  
  • 37% ICF/MR Residential Services
  • 36.5% Community Residential Services
  • 15.5% Employment Services
  • 11% Personal Independence Services
Achieving Goals Through Effective Programs

Employment Services

Helped 203 people this year learn what is necessary to be successful on the job

Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services

  • 19 individuals participated in evaluation services this year
  • Individuals attended 91% of possible days

Employee Development

  • Three individuals received this service and worked on employment readiness skills
  • Individuals attended 89% of possible days

Organizational Employment

  • Individuals worked on subcontract work 57.9% of available hours
  • 80% - 93% of individuals achieved work skills, work behaviors, and work attitude goals; and social, functional, recreation/leisure and community usage goals.
  • 135 individuals were served

Employment Planning

  • 19 individuals participated in Job Club
  • Individuals attended 78% of Job Club meetings
  • Three people transferred to Community Employment

Community Employment Services

Supported individuals on their jobs in the community

  • 45 individuals were employed in the community this year
  • 32 individuals were actively seeking employment in the community
  • 28 individuals rely on HDC to provide the majority of their transportation

ICF/MR Residential Services (HDC Residential Center)

During this year, provided a home to 57 kids and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities

  • 94% of individuals made progress or maintained skills on therapy goals
  • 95% of individuals made progress or maintained skills on personal adjustment goals
  • 90% of individuals participated in activities in the community

Personal Independence Services

Provided 96 people with severe and/or multiple disabilities the personal assistance needed to enable them to be as independent as possible

  • 88% of individuals participated in at least 1 community activity
  • 60% of individuals who are capable, independently followed their schedule
  • Average daily attendance was 82 people
  • Enrollment was maintained at an average of 91 participants

Community Residential Services

Offered 176 people a chance to live where they want and receive the help they need to be as independent as possible

Community Living Services

  • Individuals were involved in 4555 community activities
  • 99% of individuals served were satisfied with services

Respite Services

  • 90% of respite requests were accommodated
  • Of the 42 families served, 98% were satisfied with services
The Year's Highlights

40th Anniversary
2009 marks the Center’s 40th anniversary of providing opportunities and assistance to people with disabilities in this community.

Capital Campaign
The $4.9 million goal of “A Future of Opportunities” capital campaign was exceeded. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, families, organizations, foundations, and companies, $5.1 million was raised.

Brady Street Building
Construction on the new Personal Independence Services building at 4201 Brady Street was completed and services began at that location in April 2009.

Open House
In May 2009, the Center hosed an Open House for about 400 guests who came to the new Brady Street building to get the first look at the new building and to celebrate the 40th anniversary.

Participant Wages
Wages paid to participants at HDC in this fiscal year totaled $346,488.

Subcontract Income
Net subcontract income from jobs completed in Employment Services totaled $293,161.

Grants Received

Scott County Housing Council/Scott County Regional Authority
$3,623 for group home carpeting

Scott County Housing Council/Scott County Regional Authority
$18,000 to replace a porch at a group home

Knights of Columbus
$7,270 for a variety of equipment and furnishings to enhance services throughout all programs

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Quad Cities
$2,400 to purchase adjustable beds at the Residential Center

Scott County Regional Authority
$10,000 for an outdoor shelter at the Personal Independence Services building

Scott County Housing Council
$5,400 to replace windows at a group home

Riverboat Development Authority
$15,000 for an autobagger in Employment Services

Community foundation of the Great River Bend
$7,500 for a printing machine in the Micrographics Department

Scott County Housing Council/Riverboat Development Authority
$2,380 for relocating a laundry room to the first floor of a group home