Programs & Public Support Services | $29,938,685 | 96% |
Grants and Contract Services | 618,557 | 2% |
Other Revenue | 485,627 | 2% |
Total Operating Revenue | $31,042,869 | 100% |
Program Services
Educational Services | 10,177,177 | 32% |
Residential Services | 8,191,219 | 26% |
Adult Day Habilitation Services | 4,168,769 | 13% |
Family Support Services | 1,761,374 | 6% |
Community Outreach | 2,339,002 | 7% |
Management & General | 4,264,665 | 14% |
Fundraising | 573,312 | 2% |
Total Expenses | $31,475,518 | 100% |
Change in Net Assets | (333,398) | |
Net Assets as of July 1, 2016 | 8,339,155 | |
Net Assets as of June 30, 2017 | $8,005,757 |
| Cash | $383,692 | |
| Program Services Receivables | 3,589,255 | |
| Grants and Contract Receivables | 3,220,435 | |
| Property and Equipment | 17,409,194 | |
| Other Assets | 1,881,072 | |
Total Assets | $26,483,648 |
| Total Liabilities | $18,477,891 | |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | 7,332,559 | |
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets | 673,198 | |
Total Liabilities & Net Assets | $26,483,648 |
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After teaching regular education for a few years and realizing that I needed a change, I found Eden II. I started in 2005 as a teacher, which turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. It’s amazing to know that I play a vital role in someone’s life every day. I get such a sense of accomplishment when working with our participants. I am lucky enough to say that I love my job. It is an honor to work with our students every day.
One of my favorite moments happened soon after I created a new group instruction schedule for our teenage participants. The concept was to break down the students into different groups and allow different teachers to teach these groups; to help achieve independence. I instantly knew we were on the right track when the mom of a student who typically engaged in echolalia, or very short responses, called me. She said that every day when she got home and asked her daughter how her day was, her usual, memorized response was “Good”. This one time, she actually told her mom how her day was, where she went that day, what job site she went to, and who she went with. The mom could not believe her ears. She called me the next day in tears and said, “I have never received a response like this from her, and I don’t know how to thank you. At 19 years old, my daughter finally conversed with me." It was at that moment I realized we don’t just work with the students, but we also work with the entire family. It was a great moment for me.
One of the main advantages of working in an agency that serves individuals throughout their lifespan is having the ability to see our participants grow and change over the years. Seeing a student you worked with 10 years ago, now as an adult, and seeing how well they are doing is one of the best feelings. We don’t just work closely with the participants, but we embrace the family as a whole. We see them through some of their toughest struggles, and it’s great to know that we touch so many lives on a daily basis.
With autism on the rise, I hope to see Eden II serving more people. I hope we can expand all of our programs to serve more of the families that need us most. I would like to see more people with autism in the everyday workforce showcasing their amazing abilities. Most of all, I would love to see increased public education and awareness on autism.
The key to being a great special education teacher is realizing that not every child is the same. Not everyone learns the same way, and it is important to treat each child as an individual to make sure we reach them as a person and to make them the best that they can be. Educators should not force their students to fit into a model that is unrealistic for them.
Do it. It was the best thing I have ever done. It makes you look at people for who they really are, and you learn to appreciate the things that you would typically never even think about.
The North Shore Autism Circle (NSAC) awarded a $12,500 grant in support of the Seasons for a Reason Kiosk. e funds will help cover expenses for rent and supplies. Erin Archibald, Director of Outreach Programs notes, “I can’t thank Genesis parent Lori Hason and everyone associated with e North Shore Autism Circle enough for their support.” Ms. Hason shares, “North Shore Autism Circle is proud to support Seasons for a Reason. It is wonderful that they are developing much needed vocational programs for young adults with autism. The kiosk helps spread awareness about autism and gives the participants the opportunity for employment in their community. Working at Seasons for a Reason creates a sense of purpose, provides social opportunities and allows the participants to lead more independent lives.” NSAC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing funds to develop after-school and weekend programs for children with autism who live on the North Shore of Long Island 
Drive for Autism Foundation recently awarded Eden II Programs with a generous $10,000 grant to benefit Eden II's preschool program. The funds will help the agency continue to grow and provide a learning environment and supplies to support the development of our youngest participants.
Drive for Autism Trustee, Thomas Trezza shares, “Our mission has always been to provide funds to programs like Eden II that make such a positive impact on the community.” The Drive for Autism Foundation is a private charitable foundation that was established to raise funds and distribute them to schools and non-profit organizations committed to the education and treatment of persons with diagnosis' under the autism spectrum.
Drive for Autism has supported Eden II with a variety of funding opportunities in recent years, including the purchase of smartboards, iPads and a CCTV system.
Eden II has been awarded a grant from the Staples Foundation, through a program called 2 Million & Change. Eden II was nominated for the grant by associate Louis Gutierrez. The funds will benefit the Early Childhood Campaign. Eden II’s Executive Director, Joanne Gerenser, shares, “Staples has provided funding for a number of our programs that have a great impact on our participants. We are thankful to Staples and people like Louis for their continued support of our mission.” “Staples is committed to giving back to the causes our associates are passionate about,” said Regis Mulot, chief human resources officer, Staples, Inc. “ The 2 Million & Change program helps associates make an even greater impact on the organizations they support in their local communities.” The 2 Million & Change program allows Staples associates around the world to direct funding to non-profit organizations of their choosing that are focused on education or job skills.
The North Central Kiwanis Club of Staten Island awarded a scholarships toward participants for overnight trips. The trips are provided for those eligible for Medicaid waiver. Past outings have included a variety of fun activities like an indoor water park, bowling, cookie decorating and movie outings. The Kiwanis Club is dedicated to creating positive experiences for community members. The club sponsors a prom each year for Eden II participants and other local autism organizations.
We are EXCITED to announce that Eden II’s Genesis Programs has developed a social enterprise in order to provide job training opportunities for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Visit us on the first floor near the escalators that go to the food court and IKEA at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, Long Island.
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A simple way to support Eden II into the future is to name us as a beneficiary of one of your assets, such as a bank account, life insurance policy or retirement plan.
Supporting us through a beneficiary designation is a popular gift because it offers peace of mind. Your current budget isn’t affected because you make the gift after your lifetime, and you can change your mind at any time.
Another benefit to naming Eden II as a beneficiary: It’s a gift you can easily set up yourself. ere’s no need to visit an attorney (and no fee!) to put your gift in place.
1) Contact the administrator of your retirement plan, insurance company or bank account for a change-of-beneficiary form.
2) Decide what percentage of the asset’s value you would like Eden II to receive and name us, along with the stated percentage, on the beneficiary form.
3) Return the signed form to your administrator.
4) Tell us about your gift! It would be our honor to thank you for your support. Plus, your generosity can inspire others to follow your example.
Contact us at info@eden2.org or 718-816-1422 x1040 to learn more about turning this simple gift into a lifetime of support.
LouAnne Haley began her second term as a parent member of the Eden II Board of Trustees in June 2016. Her daughter, Kerry, graduated from the school program and is now attending the adult program at the Genesis School on Long Island. Over the years, LouAnne raised substantial funds for the Long Island Teacher Retention Program and served three years as Genesis PTO President. During her last term on the Board, LouAnne was a member of the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Long Island Site Selection Committee. This committee successfully found a new location for the Long Island School, Day Hab, and Outreach Programs in 2014.
Presently, she is a member of the Eden II Strategic Planning Committee, the Human Resources committee, and is Chair of the Eden II & Genesis Blazing Trails for Autism Run/Walk. LouAnne has also represented the agency making presentations to local legislators at Genesis, and has traveled to Albany & Washington to lobby state legislators and national congressional members on behalf of people with autism.
LouAnne has also served on the Board for the Autism Speaks Long Island Chapter and volunteers every year for the Annual Autism Speaks Walkathon at Jones Beach.
We are proud to share some exciting news! Eden II Programs will be expanding our Early Childhood Program, also known as Little Miracles! The new building is located on St. Paul’s Avenue in the Stapleton neighborhood of Staten Island, and is right up the block from our agency headquarters at Beach Street. The building has the opportunity for growth, improved classrooms and technology, a full size gymnasium, playground, teacher’s lounge, nurse’s station, and much more.
Our goal to renovate and prepare the building is $1,000,000. To date, over $100,000 has been raised. We need your help! In order to meet our goal and soon occupy this amazing school, we are counting on family, friends, staff, local businesses, elected officials, and the Staten Island community to support us.
Eden II’s Little Miracles serves over 100 children with preschool and elementary schooling, as well as children who receive services such as Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEIT) and Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS). Little Miracles offers a highly structured, intensive learning environment using Applied Behavior Analysis. Our individualized programs focus on learning-readiness, academics, social behavior, play skills and self-help. They are certified by the New York State Education Department and mostly funded by the New York City Board of Education.
We are embarking on a capital campaign to renovate and outfit a new preschool building. The goal is to provide durable and safe furniture for children in early education so that they can have the best learning environment to support their development.
Our goal is of the 100 participants requiring services, approximately 90% will master skills from their IEP with an 80% accuracy measured by performance task assessment and teacher observation/ collection of data. Having an expanded, upgraded preschool setting will allow us to improve services for current participants that directly impact their ability to succeed, serve a minimum of 25 additional children, and continue to expand offsite services.
Visit eden2.org/ECC to make your gift to support Eden II’s Early Childhood Campaign.
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The Crisis Intervention Behavior Management Team provides intensive assessment and intervention services for individuals ages 3-25 in Staten Island for families that are in a crisis situation. These families require in-home training in order to provide strategies in managing the severe behaviors often associated with autism.
Individuals with autism often display challenging behaviors such as self-injury and aggression. These problems usually intensify in the home if they are not attended to properly.
* OPWDD ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED
For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Caiazzo, LMSW
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY SERVICES
(718) 816-1422 EXT.1076
ECAIAZZO@EDEN2.ORG
Eden II provides psychological and psychosocial evaluations for children 4 years old and above and who do not have Medicaid and require these evaluations for the purpose of determining eligibility.
FOR CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT GINA DEPRIMA:
Phone: 718-816-1422 x 1200 Fax: 718-442-1779
Email: gdeprima@eden2.org
For individuals seeking eligibility. No waiting list.
Dear Friends:
reminding people that 1 in 68 children born today will be diagnosed with autism. Each time I write or say this, I am still astounded by these numbers. When I began working in the field in 1982, the incidence of autism was approximately one in every 2,500 children. Think about these numbers in terms of children needing supports and services. In 2015, there were 5,286 live births in Staten Island. That means that approximately 77 of those babies will eventually receive a diagnosis of autism. If those same 5,286 babies were born in 1982, fewer than three would receive a diagnosis of autism. Even more startling are the citywide numbers. There were 116,040 live births recorded in NYC in 2015. Applying the same numbers as before would mean that 1,706 babies would have received the diagnosis, compared to only 46, if the incidence of autism was still at 1 in 2,500.
What do these numbers mean? Well, they mean that there needs to be 25 times more programs, services and supports today than what was needed in 1982. More importantly, it is critical that these services are available to children as soon as they are diagnosed. e literature is very clear- children with autism have the best outcomes if services are started as young as possible. It is for this reason that we have launched our new early childhood campaign. Our early childhood program continues to grow as the need continues to grow. We are hoping to raise sufficient money to be in our new building by the summer. Not only will this new center allow us to expand to serve more children but it will also provide us with more space to better serve the children we currently have. Please read more about how you can help later in this issue.
We are heading into April, which as many of you know, is National Autism Awareness Month. Despite the growth in the numbers of children with autism over the years, it is just as imperative that we continue to raise awareness in the community. It is important that we raise awareness of the benefits of early intensive intervention so families of newly diagnosed children will seek the services they need and do so as quickly as possible. It is important that we raise awareness of what great workers individuals with autism can be so that employers out there will give these young men and women the chance they need to succeed. It is important that we raise awareness of how complex and challenging it can be for some families on a day to day basis to raise their son or daughter with autism so people will be kind and supportive in the community. We will have many different things going on in April including our Dine Out 4 Autism fundraiser, so be sure to check out our website and social media accounts to keep in the loop.
Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Executive Director
