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Strategic Plan

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives

2008 - 2011

GOAL 1: Offer the following spectrum of services to meet the needs of LA County:

Objective 1: Maintain inclusion of typically-developing children in three Early Start site-based programs.

Objective 2: Expand Early Start In-Home services to the East LA Regional Center service area to an average of 10 children by June 2011.

Objective 3: Explore the opportunities and feasibility of relocating the existing Early Start Arleta program site to a larger, more appropriate site within the same service area.

Objective 4: Complete the conversion of the Barman House to an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) by December 2008.

Objective 5: Explore the feasibility of converting one ERAS home to an ICF by January 2010, and, if appropriate convert the home to an ICF by June 2011.

Objective 6: Explore the various funding and development options to expand ECF's independent living services (ILS) and present options to the Programs Committee by May 2009.

Objective 7: Increase the number of adults with developmental disabilities employed in community settings and supported by ECF's supported employment program to 110 by June 2011.

Objective 8: Explore the need and feasibility of serving the pre-school population with disabilities in settings that are integrated with typically-developing children, ages 3-5 by March 2009. With proper approval by the Board and President and CEO (by September 2009), initiate the development of preschool services by September 2009.

Objective 9: Explore the cost/need/benefit of opening a second Kayne Eras Center nonpublic school by January 2010.

GOAL 2: Effectively integrate the Kayne Eras Center operation into ECF

Objective 10: Expand the ECF Board of Directors to a maximum of 25 members and successfully integrate the new members from the Kayne Eras Center Board.

Objective 11: Effectively integrate the staff of KEC into the ECF system.

Objective 12: Promote the "new" ECF post-merger to supporters and service partners.

GOAL 3: Strengthen ECF's Financial Position and Service Capacity

Objective 13: Strengthen revenue streams

Objective 14: Improve operational efficiency post merger

GOAL 4: Prioritize Employee Development and Service Innovation

Objective 15: Strengthen employee wage and benefit package to attract and retain quality employees.

Objective 16: Expand internship programs with local universities and colleges.

GOAL 5: Assume a Leadership Position in the Community

Objective 17: Host and Co-Sponsor "Best Practices" seminars and educational forums.

Objective 18: Activate the Community Awareness Committee (formerly known as the Governmental Affairs Committee) to enhance ECF's role in educating legislators and motivating "grass roots" activities that promote legislation and enhanced funding for services that benefit people with disabilities.