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                      » Mission and Vision                                                      
                      » Funding 
                      » Administrative and Clinical Team 
                      » Board of Directors 
                      » Client Survey Results and Comments 
       
 
Mission and Vision
 
Mission Statement:
 
The Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma works to provide a safe and caring atmosphere where mental health professionals empower children, teens, and families to strengthen and improve their lives.  
 
Vision Statement:
 
To be a leading mental health resource across Texoma through innovative treatment, prevention and intervention programs, internships, community education, and collaborative partnerships. 
 
 
Funding
 

The Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency that receives funding from United Way, generous local businesses, foundations, individuals, special fundraising events, Child Protective Services contract, state grants, Medicaid and CHIP insurance, some private insurance plans, and client fees. Because of this generous community support and contracts, no client is refused treatment because of inability to pay. This vital assistance enables us to provide affordable outpatient mental health services and prevention and intervention education services to over 1500 children, teens and families each year. 
 
Funding Breakdown of the 2010 Projected Annual Budget of $495,500
 
United Way of Grayson County 
6% 
Local businesses, foundations, individuals and special events 
34% 
Government Contracts, Medicaid, CHIP Insurance
40% 
Client Program Fees and Private Insurance 
20%
 
 
Administrative and Clinical Team
 
v Administrative Team
 
Brenda Hayward, MBA, Executive Director, bhayward@cfgcenter.org
Jessica Hamilton, Office Manager, jhamilton@cfgcenter.org
Jeannie Evans, Client Coordinator, help@cfgcenter.org 
Margaret Gray, Office Assistant
 
v Clinical Team
 
The clinical team holds a variety of advanced degrees in psychology, social work, family studies, and licensed professional therapy.  
 
Karen Cabaniss, LPC-S Clinical Director
LaVerne Barber, LPC
Tanya Brown- Davis, LPC
Rebecca Crystal, LCSW
Judy Daugett, LMFT
Mary Beth Edgette, LMSW
T.J. Engeman M.S.
David L. Falkstein, Ph.D.
Mary Jo Gadek, LPC
Jeannie Goodner, LPC-S
Diana Jo Nardecchia, LCSW
Lisa Newtown, LMSW
Susan Owen, Ph.D. LPC
Jon Reid, Ph.D., LPC
Larrah Selby, LPC Intern
Karen Sylvester, LPC
Ed Wagoner, LPC, LCSW
 
Board of Directors and Advisory Committee
 
Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma is well managed by community leaders who bring tremendouse knowledge and expertise to the center through their active roles of governance, stewardship, and leadership.
 
v Officers
 
Gina Smith, President 
   Scott Smith Attorney office

Lanna McClain,  Past President    
   Physician, TexomaCare Healthcare

Nancy Kirkpatrick, President elect
    Community Volunteer

Tim Blalock,  Treasurer 
   Executive VP, American Bank of Texas

Susan Simmons, Secretary
   School Counselor, Crutchfield Elementary
  
v Board Members
 
Lisanne Anderson 
   Anchor, KTEN-TV
Cruz Acosta
   President, Texoma Industrial Insulation, Inc.
Kelly Ashmore
   Insurance Agent, Nat McClure State Farm Insurance
David Bayless, Jr.
   Owner, Bayless Hall Insurance
Karen Castleman 
   VP, Chapin Title Company
Linda Creswell
  Director of Human Resources, WNJ Hospital
Stephen Davidson
  Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors
Melissa Dingle
    Doctor of Chiropractic
Jana Endler
    CPA, Adami, Lindsey & Company, LLP
 Bonnie Fallon
   Community Volunteer 
David Fourrier
   Vice President, Chase Bank, Sherman, TX
Frank Gadek
   Vice President, SEDCO
Nancy Gill
   Director of Managed Care, Texoma Medical Center
Robert Gray
   Owner, Legacy Renovations, LLC
Jeannine Hatt,
   Physician, TexomaCare Healthcare
M. Steve Jones
   President, Bank of Texas
Theresa Littlefield
   School Counselor, Fairview Elementary
April Patterson
    Director of Tourism, City of Sherman
Chris Pendergrass
    President, Presco Polymers, L.P.
Stacy Rake
   Owner, Nationwide Insurance
David Plyler
   Vice President, General Construction Plyler Construction
Jim Taylor
    CPA, Taylor & Company 
 
v Honorary Board Members
 
King Campbell
Doris Clark
Carolyn Fields
Vernon Johnson, M.D. 
 
v Advisory Committee
 
Chair, Gina Smith
Tim Blalock
David Bayless, Jr.
Robin Bethel
Alvis Dunlap
Joe Fallon
Frank Gadek
Jeannine Hatt, M.D.
Vernon Johnson, M.D.
Luke Motley
Andy Olmstead
Dexter Ward
Kate Whitfield 
 
Client Survey Results and Comments
 
v Therapy Clients
 
Survey Results and Comments 
 
Your overall satisfaction with the treatment 
92.5% 
Your comfort in referring a friend or relative 
94% 
Your comfort in returning if you needed help again 
94.2% 
 
 
v What do you believe is MOST HELPFUL about service you, your child/family are receiving at Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma?
 My children felt very comfortable with their therapists. They had bonded with them very well. I would do this again if the need arises.  

That there is a place to go regardless of insurance for help. 

Thank you so much. Without your service I can’t imagine how these girls would have dealt with their dad’s death. I can’t thank you enough. I have been singing the praise of your center’s service and of Karen’s work with the girls.  
 
Jake controls his temper better and stops to think things out. 
 
The therapist actually listens to the parent and comes up with wonderful solutions to help with certain problems at home.  
 
My son’s therapist really listens and honestly tries to find a reasonable solution that will help…not a quick fix. The staff is always friendlily and make you feel at home that you can talk about any and everything.  
 
Sincere concern for my children and wonderful guidance for me. 
 
Colton gains a little more confidence after each visit. 
 
Gives me a chance to talk out my problems and I can see things differently if I talk it out.  
 
The kindness and willingness to listen to the current problem at hand and suggestions on how to handle different situations. 
 
v Parenting Education Participants

Survey Results and Comments 
 
Would you recommend the program to a friend or relative 
95% 
Before you participated in the program how CONFIDENT where you in managing your child(rens) behavior problem at home? 
56% 
After completing the program, how CONFIDENT are you in managing your child(rens) behavior problem at home? 
93% 
 
v What was the MOST helpful thing about the course:
 
I have used all the tools shown to me in this class and I am having great results at home. Thank you very much.  
 
Thank you! You’ve taught me a lot of new ways to replace my old ways as far as my children. Because of you and this class my children and I have improved very much.  
 
This parenting program is something I would recommend to any parent struggling to raise their kids. I’ve learned so much.  

  I wished I’d have this information years ago. It is awesome. Thank you. 
 
 
v Kids Hurt Too Divorce Seminar Participants
 
Survey Question Results and Comments 
 
Overall, the course was WORTHWHILE. 
93% 
The course HELPED me to understand how children are affected by divorce. 
90% 
The information presented will have an INFLUENCE on the decisions I make regarding my children.  
93% 
I plan to make a stronger effort to work with my ex-spouse for the kid’s sake.  
92% 
 
v What was the MOST helpful thing about the course:
 
I need to watch my own anger. I need to be careful of bringing someone else into my child's life during this time of adjustment.  I need to stop being critical. Thank you.

Hearing the children on the videos speak out in their own words. The class is a wonderful thing. 
 
How to learn to stop fighting with my ex-spouse and to get along for the kids. 
 
I will be a better parent due to the class. 
 
To be there for your kids and to try to get along with your ex. I’m glad I came to this class. 
 
To listen to my child about how she feels. 
 
Someone other than me telling my soon to be ex not to put our children in the middle. 
 
This course definitely needs to be mandatory for all divorcing parents. 
 
How children get caught in the middle. 
 
I saw myself doing some things that were not in the best interest of my children. 
 
Changed my heart, even though I thought I was doing all I could. Put a new outlook on all our pain we have. Thank you. 
 
I had the opportunity to see what I can do differently. 
 
 
 
 
 
Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma
 
804 E. Pecan Grove Road,
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone 903-893-7768
Fax 903-893-4979
Email: help@cfgcenter.org