The Hope Institute Blog
Looking back… looking forward
By Joseph E. Nyre, Ph. D. on December 30, 2009
As we come to the end of 2009 and look forward into 2010, I am reminded again that the progress we make is dependent upon our loyal and dedicated supporters.
All in all, 2009 was a good year. We weathered the fiscal storms that plagued the State of Illinois and preserved critical services. Our operations in Springfield continued to grow, and we opened a new public general education contract school in Chicago. The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) was one of the sponsors of the national town hall meeting, Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA), and we opened a new dental clinic at Noll Medical Pavilion.
None of this would have been possible without each of you. On behalf of Hope’s 567 employees and the 26,000 children and families we serve each year, please accept my thanks.
Looking forward, 2010 also holds the promise of great developments at Hope. We recently completed an agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services that will transform the way we provide residential services for children. While it won’t change our bottom line at Hope, this new agreement — the first completed by a residential services provider in Illinois — will mean an additional $3.1 million in Medicaid reimbursement for the state.
In order to implement this new agreement, we’ll be purchasing three new group homes in Springfield. In addition — once access issues are resolved — we’ll be investing $6 million in campus residential renovation over the next five years.
There are wonderful things happening at The Hope Institute for Children and Families. None of these things would have been possible without your support. What better time to renew that support than in the last days of 2009? It’s easy, and can be done right from our web site. Simply click the “Donate Now” button you’ll find at the top of the page.
Thank you from all the Children of Hope!
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