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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, adults, 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 2012 Projected Annual Budget of $622,234 
United Way of Grayson County 
5% 
Local businesses, foundations, individuals and special events 
26% 
Government Contracts, Medicaid, CHIP Insurance
44% 
Client Program Fees and Private Insurance 
25%
 
 
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 
Barbara Lehman, Office Assistant   
 
v Clinical Team
 
The clinical team holds a variety of advanced degrees in psychology, social work, family studies, and licensed professional therapy.  
 
Jean Goodner, LPC-S Clinical Director
Catherine Bass, Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist
Tanya Brown- Davis, LPC
Karen Cabaniss, LPC-S
Rebecca Crystal, LCSW
Judy Daugett, LMFT
David L. Falkstein, Ph.D.
Mary Jo Gadek, LPC
Lisa Newtown, LMSW
Susan Owen, Ph.D. LPC
Karen Sylvester, LPC 
Board of Directors and Advisory Committee
 
Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma is well managed by community leaders who bring tremendous knowledge and expertise to the center through their active roles of governance, stewardship, and leadership.
 
 2012 Officers Jana Endler, treasurer, Susan Simmons, secretary, Linda Creswell, president.
Not pictured: Kelly Ashmore, president elect and Nancy Kirkpatrick, past president.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012 New Board Members left to right: Stephanie Harris, Darlend Fuller, Kitty Richardson, Jason Cornelius, Lisanne Anderson,
not pictured, Joe Fallon.
 
v Officers 
 
Linda Creswell, President    
         Vice President of Human Resources Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital- WNJ

Nancy Kirkpatrick, Past President 
         Community Volunteer

Kelly Ashmore, President elect
         Distric Clerk, Grayson County

Jana Endler, Treasurer
        CPA, Adami, Lindsey, & Company LLP

Susan Simmons, Secretary
   School Counselor, Crutchfield Elementary
  
v Board Members
 
Lisanne Anderson
    Executive Producer & Anchor, KTEN-TV
 
Cruz Acosta
   President, Texoma Industrial Insulation, Inc.

David Bayless, Jr.
   Owner, Bayless Hall Insurance

Tim Blalock,  Treasurer 
   Executive VP, American Bank of Texas

Jason Cornelius
   Administrator, Texoma Neurology Associates

Karen Castleman 
   Vice President, Chapin Title Company

Joe Fallon Jr.
      Northwestern Mutual Financial Respresentative

Darlene Fuller
   Retired Principal

Frank Gadek
   Vice President, SEDCO

Nancy Gill
   Director of Managed Care, Texoma Medical Center

Stephanie Harris
   Pediatric Dental Specialist, P.A.

Jeannine Hatt,
   Physician, TexomaCare Healthcare

Laura LeCrone
   Attorney

Theresa Littlefield
   School Counselor, Fairview Elementary

April Patterson
    Director of Communication, Sherman ISD

Chris Pendergrass
    President, Presco Polymers, L.P.

Kitty Richardson
   Vice President of Business Development

David Plyler
   Vice President, General Constracting Plyler Construction

Gina Smith
   Scott Smith Law Office

Jim Taylor
    CPA, Taylor Rogers LLP, Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors
 
  
v Advisory Committee
 
Nancy Kirkpatrick
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