Annual Report
September 2022 - August 2023
This annual report highlights Any Baby Can’s impact and key accomplishments towards our vision.
Our Collective Responsibility
Families have a lot of hope, and we hold that hope with them. We see families every day that show us how much kids can overcome and thrive, when they’re in an environment that fosters their growth. That motivates our team throughout the year!
Last year was marked by our collective efforts to explore new opportunities, embrace partnerships, and innovate in our approaches. We improved efficiencies, expanded our presence, and tackled systemic issues facing families in Central Texas.
As advocates of child development and family health, it is our collective responsibility to stabilize families, empower parents, and provide them with opportunities to succeed. Let's see what we can accomplish together!
Veronda L. Durden
Any Baby Can President and CEO
Our Collective Responsibility
Families have a lot of hope, and we hold that hope with them. We see families every day that show us how much kids can overcome and thrive, when they’re in an environment that fosters their growth. That motivates our team throughout the year!
Last year was marked by our collective efforts to explore new opportunities, embrace partnerships, and innovate in our approaches. We improved efficiencies, expanded our presence, and tackled systemic issues facing families in Central Texas.
As advocates of child development and family health, it is our collective responsibility to stabilize families, empower parents, and provide them with opportunities to succeed. Let's see what we can accomplish together!
Veronda L. Durden
Any Baby Can President and CEO
Our Collective Responsibility
Families have a lot of hope, and we hold that hope with them. We see families every day that show us how much kids can overcome and thrive, when they’re in an environment that fosters their growth. That motivates our team throughout the year!
Last year was marked by our collective efforts to explore new opportunities, embrace partnerships, and innovate in our approaches. We improved efficiencies, expanded our presence, and tackled systemic issues facing families in Central Texas.
As advocates of child development and family health, it is our collective responsibility to stabilize families, empower parents, and provide them with opportunities to succeed. Let's see what we can accomplish together!
Veronda L. Durden
Any Baby Can President and CEO
IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY
Parenting is a collective, social responsibility. There is a role and a need for society to actively support parents and their children. At Any Baby Can, we work directly with parents, but also with partner organizations, supporters and community stakeholders to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Central Texas.
There’s no question that parenting affects the development and life-long success of children. However, parents are not solely responsible for their child’s health and development.
Many elements influence a person’s ability to parent and, in turn, influence the health and success of a child. Learn about our role in supporting parents and what your role is, too.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Changing Lives of Future Generations
How We Accomplish Our Mission
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Opportunities and Challenges
Texas ranks 45th out of 50 states in overall child well-being. 57% of children ages 3 and 4 are not in preschool, 26% have parents who lack secure employment, and 20% of children live in poverty.
(Annie E. Casey, 2022 Kids Count Data Book)
Total number of referrals increased by 6% compared to previous year.
Any Baby Can received 5,098 referrals from doctors, schools and other partners for new clients (6% more than last year). There is a constant and important need for the services provided to the community.
Clients Referrals Received in FY22
Clients Referrals Received in FY23
However, service delivery has been flat due to stagnant funding.
As we’ve experienced gaps in funding for several programs, many areas have not been able to serve the growing number of prospective clients.
Clients Served in FY22
Clients Served in FY23
Despite funding challenges, we provided nearly 1,000 more visits than the previous year.
Improvements in programs allowed us to see clients more consistently and, in some cases, more frequently. For example, since returning to in-person parenting classes, parents are attending more classes and more parents are completing the course. Another example is in our counseling program where we’re seeing higher-need individuals who attend more sessions.
Direct Service Visits in FY22
Direct Service Visits in FY23
WHO WE SERVE
All parents should feel supported, valued and empowered to ensure their children have the best chance at a bright future.
Any Baby Can serves clients across 10 Texas counties.
Between 2011 and 2021, the low-income population decreased in the overall Austin MSA. In Travis County, low-income resident numbers dropped by 22%. Meanwhile, the low-income population increased in our surrounding counties. In Hays County, the number of low- income residents increased by 51% while Bastrop County grew by 21% and Williamson County increased by 20%.
(Community Advancement Network Dashboard)
1% of clients live in Llano
<1% of clients live in Burnet
<1% of clients live in Bell
6% of clients live in Williamson
72% of clients live in Travis
16% of clients live in Hays
<1% of clients live in Blanco
<1% of clients live in Caldwell
1% of clients live in Bastrop
<1% of clients live in Fayette
Our programs primarily serve families with young children.
In the United States, 1 in 6 children aged 2–8 years (17.4%) had a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder (CDC Mental Health Data).
In Texas, 85.5% of the 65,584 children eligible for Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services had developmental delays--this is an increase of 9% over 2021 (HHS ECI Data Reports).
Almost half of our clients experience poverty.
Texas leads the nation in the number of children living in concentrated poverty. Overall, 20% of kids in Texas live below the poverty level. Generational inequity and systemic racism continue to result in racial disparities for children and their families. In Texas, children who are Black, Hispanic, or identify with two or more races are more than three times more likely to experience poverty (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2022 Kids Count Data Center). As early as 18 months, low-income children begin to fall behind in vocabulary development and other skills critical for school success (Campaign for Grade-Level Reading).
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
SPONSORS AND DONORS
ABC Home and Commercial Services
Adam and Kimberly Levinson
Anderson Charitable Foundation
Andrew & Lillian A. Posey Foundation
Arc Pediatrics
Ashley and Wes Crill
Austin Community Foundation
B+A Medical Aesthetics
Bank of America
Benjamin Teske
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Brett and Sharon Rodgers
Butler Snow LLP
Carl C. Anderson Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Foundation
CBRE
Christi Greene
Christopher and Elaine Jensen
Crockett Properties
CYDRES
David and Veronda Durden
David Bader
Dell Technologies
DLA Piper LLP
Donald D. Hammill Foundation
ExtendMy Team, Inc
First Citizens Bank
Gary and Susan Farmer
Georgetown Health Foundation
Grande Cares
Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
Gregory and Amy Van Wyk
Harry E. & Eda Montandon Charitable Trust
HEB Tournament of Champions
Herman H. Fleishmann Foundation
Ilana Turner
James R. Dougherty, Jr. Foundation, Inc.
Jeffrey and Robin Chapman
Jerry Osborne and Darden Deviney
Jody and Buddy Goodson
John and Dixie Paulos
Joyce Durst and Nancy Harris
Kathy Bailey
Kevin and Vicki Wood
Lincoln's Lodge
Mary and Lance Carlson
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Mike and Sharon Wichterich
Morris and Terry Moore
Paycom
Redman Foundation
Reissa Foundation
Relia Mae Scheib
Seawell Elam Foundation
Seeds of Strength
Shamrock Foundation
SpawGlass
St. David’s Foundation
Stahl Family Foundation
Stein Family Foundation
Steve and Ellen Miura
Texas Alliance For Child and Family Services
Texas Mutual
The Burdine Johnson Foundation
The Gallop Family Foundation
The Moody Foundation
The Powell Foundation
Topfer Family Foundation
Tres Grace Family Foundation
Triumphant Love Lutheran Church
United Health Foundation
United Way of Greater Austin
Westlake United Methodist Church
Winstead PC
ANGEL SOCIETY
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Adam and Kimberly Levinson Angela and William Marshall Bob and Sandra Van Wyk Brett and Sharon Rodgers Bruce Emken Chris and Tricia Moose Colleen Lynch Dr. Janet Lawson Greg and Amy Van Wyk Heather Hinton Howard and Juliana Baker Jerry Osborne and Darden Deviney John and Dixie Paulous |
Julie Hajek Kathy Bailey Lola Wright Foundation Marisol and Aaron Rawlins Michael and Tonya Netzley Mike and Sharon Wichterich Sarah Churchill Llamas and Joseph Llamas SpawGlass Van Vo Veronda and David Durden Westlake United Methodist Church Wood Kevin and Vicki |
| Allen Bale Amanda Trevino Amy Greenspan Andrew Lowe Angela McGrady Angelica Keeney Antonio and Alexandra Alfau Ashok Kumar Audrey Selden Carol Dochen Carolyn Booser Cathy Schechter Cheryl Carey Christie and Andy Garbe Christina Huckabee Cynthia Quinones Dale and Leigh Cox Danita McGhee David Arriola David Hamill Deborah Sours Delores Gutierrez Dr. James Broaddus Edwin and Sharon Lalone Elizabeth Gutierrez Erin Ryan Gary and Nancy Warren George and Kim Oswald |
Grace Kempf Greater Texas Credit Union Guillermo Lopez Hearne Raette Holly McIntush-Mobley Jacquelyn Gregory Jan Lehman Jeff and Robin Chapman Jennifer Hornish Jill Moore John Uhlenbrock Schieferle Jordan Zylberberg Judi and Gerry Hall Karina Damian Kenneth Schatz Kristi Elliott Kynthia Brooks Kyra Farmer Luis Gonzalez Mark and Gayle Rolland Martha Ward Marty Sudac Mary and Lance Carlson Matthew and Mary Burns Mattie Brokaw Maureen Britton Max Yancy Melissa and Keith Juranek |
Michele and Toben Nelson Michele Scott Nancy Knight-Brown Natalie Russell Nichole Aston Nicolette Watters Pamela Bommarito Patricio Perez Patrick Wilson Paul Underwood Phil and Rene Walker Rachel Muir Rafael Quintanilla Regina Durden Rick Gutierrez Rolando Garza Royce Herbert and Terrie Thomas Sameer Dandekar Sara Kennedy Scott and Jan Hedrick Shruti Mehta Stephanie Pierce Stephanie Stout Thomas Ruiz Tina Miranda Tom Rasmussen Vernon and Elizabeth Peterson William Ferrell Zeena Querbach |
CONTRACT PARTNERS
Austin Public Health
Caritas
City of Buda
City of San Marcos
Goodwill Central Texas
People's Community Clinic
SAFE (Project HOPES)
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Travis County
United Way of Greater Austin
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marisol (Madi) Rawlins, Board Chair
Tonya Netzley, Vice Chair
Kevin Wood, Past Chair
Jesse Holguin, Treasurer
Brett Rodgers, Secretary
Alexandria Robertson
Casey Knust
Cathy Schechter
Colleen Rasmussen Lynch
John (David) Bader
David Bank, M.D. MBA
Greg Van Wyk
Janet Lawson, MD
John Schierfele Uhlenbrock
Julie Hajek
Kevin Wood
Kirby Baird
Leah Harris, MD
Michele Scott
Patricia Booser
Rakima Dolliole Parson, M.S., LPC-S, RPT, NCC
Sarah Churchill Llamas
Sonya Thorn
Tracy Letzerich
Vilma Luna
Zeena Querbach
SPECIAL THANKS
Greater Texas Federal Credit Union
Intracorp
FINANCIALS
Revenue
$14,355,004
Expenditures
$14,957,797
Note: Total revenue does not reflect foundation grant revenue available from multi-year grants reported in prior fiscal years.
