Annual Report for October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010 2200 N. 2 nd St. Philadelphia PA, 19133 Phone: 215-425-6203,

1. Annual Report for October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010 2200 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia PA, 19133 Phone: 215-425-6203, Fax: 215-425-6204, Special Education Helpline: 215-425-5112 www.huneinc.org

2. Table of Contents • Cover Page • Table of Contents • HUNE’s History • HUNE’s Mission • Executive Director’s Welcome Message • Technical Assistance Services • Special Education Training • Trainings in the Community • Special Education Helpline • Individual Assistance • Mental Health • Board of Directors • Financials • Contributions

3. HUNE’s History • Philadelphia HUNE Inc. (HUNE) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that was established in 1998. HUNE was established because a group of parents, including the Executive Director, witnessed firsthand that children with disabilities, especially minority children, were not receiving the appropriate supports and services that they needed in order to receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). HUNE commenced with one staff and now has six staffers who provide training, individual and technical assistance for parents of children with disabilities, and three volunteers. Since our inception, HUNE has provided services through training, meeting, individual assistance, and technical assistance to over 14,064 low-income, often socially isolated Hispanic parents and caregivers of children who have disabilities, youth with disabilities, and professionals who work with them in Philadelphia. • Philadelphia HUNE has been funded by The Federal Department of Education for its twelve years of existence, and individual donors and Foundations also fund HUNE. HUNE also contracts with the Pennsylvania State Department of Education to provide Bilingual (English and Spanish) Training and a Helpline to professionals and parents on best practices and cultural competency.

4. Our Mission HispanosUnidosparaNiñosExcepcionales (HUNE) empowers parents of exceptional children to obtain a free and appropriate quality education for their children and other children with disabilities. We provide training programs on all aspects of Special Education and Support, including Transition Services. HUNE provides training, supports and limited individual assistance for parents of exceptional children.HUNE serves, but is not limited to, Hispanic parents. From left to right: Armindelis Toledo, YovanaBustamante, Tanya Regli, Luz Hernandez, Julieth Salazar and Reinaldo Alvarez

5. Welcome! HUNE is now in our twelfth year of helping families of children with disabilities in Philadelphia to get an appropriate education. In the past year, HUNE has had over 7,503 contacts with families and professionals through our trainings, individual and technical assistance and mailings. In addendum, HUNE has conducted outreach to over 800,040 individuals through community events, neighborhood organizations and businesses, television and radio stations, and local newspapers. HUNE’s website had 526,066visits in 2009-2010 fiscal year. In addition to our private funders and contracts, HUNE was awarded another five year grant from the Federal Department of Education. We look forward to continuing the quality services that the community has come to expect from us. Luz A. Hernández Executive Director

6. Technical Assistance • HUNE has had over 2,160 contacts with parents and/or professionals in which technical assistance has been provided. • The website provides bilingual and current and up-to-date information on Special Education. There were 526,066 visits in the past year. • HUNE networks with other organizations in an effort to provide quality referrals and information for parents. JuliethOspina, Administrative Assistant

7. Special Education Training HUNE’s trainings have a success rate of 100%. Parents comments about the trainings range from: “Thank you for all the help - HUNE did an outstanding job. The information I received was extremely useful and the presenters were very helpful.” To “HUNE is doing a great job! Keep up the good work. Thank you for all your help we couldn't have done it without you!” • HUNE prides itself on providing accurate and up-to-date trainings on issues related to Special Education. • 270 parents and professionals have completed HUNE’s Intense Training Sessions in the last fiscal year.

8. Trainings in The Community! • These trainings are important in educating parents of children with disabilities about their children’s rights. • These trainings also teach professionals about how to work with families of children with disabilities and cultural competency among the Hispanic community. • In the last fiscal year, there have been 50of bilingual workshops in which 407parents and professionals attended. Yovana Bustamante Bilingual Training Coordinator

9. Special Education Helpline • The Special Education Helpline commenced in 2007, and it provides bilingual (Spanish and English) up-to-date information, resources, and support to families of children with disabilities concerning their educational rights. • Professionals are welcome to call the helpline for information and resources related to special education and bilingual education. • All information is strictly confidential. Armindelis Toledo, Intake Worker

10. Individual Assistance • HUNE acts as a liaison between the child, child’s family and the Philadelphia School District in order to ensure that children with disabilities receive an appropriate education. • HUNE has had over 2,060 contacts by phone with professionals and/or parents. • In addendum, 483 professionals, parents and/or youth have received information and training through meetings and workshops. Reynaldo Alvarez Bilingual Outreach Worker

11. Mental health • HUNE works with the parents, mental health organizations and the Philadelphia School District in order to assist children with mental health issues, so that they can receive an appropriate public education. • HUNE has had over 1,552 contacts by phone with professionals and/or parents. • In addendum, 841 professionals, parents and/or youth have received information and training through meetings and workshops. Tanya Regli Mental Health Social Worker

12. HUNE’s Board of Directors From left to right: Maria Cruz, Carmen Cruz, Lissette Gonzalez, Juanita Medina, ArianaVasquez,,MichaelBasch, Esq., and Nancy Blakeslee

13. Financials • Programming Personnel Salary: $166,000 • Management and General Salary: $30,148 • Programming Expenses: $65,021 • Management and General Expenses: $10,800 • Consultants: $10,000 Total Revenue:$281,969

14. Contributions - Thank You! Individual Donations: Eric Azcona, Goncalvez family, Mimi Rose, JuliethOspina, Michael Basch, Esq., Matt Conaway, Maria Cruz, Eric Hidalgo, Brian Regli, Councilwomen Maria Quinones-Sanchez, Senator Tina Targlioni, and David Thalheimer, Esq. Funders: • Allen Hilles Foundation • Connelly Foundation • Patricia Kind Foundation • Seybert Institution for Poor Boys & Girls • Hispanics in Philanthropy • Federal Department of Education • Philadelphia Foundation • Henrietta Tower Wurts Foundation • Samuel S. Fels Fund • United Way of Southeastern PA Contracts • Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) and Mariana Bracetti Charter School In-Kind Donations: MIMI, Aspira, Cousin’s Supermarket, Richie and Friends, Albert Auto Repair, Eddie Azcona’s Liquors, Philadelphia Weed and Seed, Council, Custom Co-Pack, Dunkin, Donuts, JEV’s, Marine Corp., McDonald’s, Stock’s Bakery, and Walnut Bridge Coffee House, and Cousins Supermarket In addition to all our services, HUNE held our third Gift-giving event in December of 2010. The Old Hallows Church from Montgomery County donated and wrapped all toys (Thank you). There were approximately 300 children with disabilities and their families in attendance.