This letter contains important information about your pay. Please read the entire letter.
Happy New Year!
We have much to celebrate from 2009 and a lot to look forward to in 2010. Last year we reviewed and revised our job descriptions, had our First Annual Autism Awareness Fair, maintained 100% compliance on our CAP Medicaid Audit, received a 3-year national accreditation for CAP services from CARF, raised $2500 for Autism Speaks, and wrapped up the year with a spectacular presentation of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," featuring our speech and music groups. What a year!!
This year we look forward to introducing more groups to our consumers and community. We plan to offer CAP Exercise and Social groups, Early Intervention Speech Groups, and expand our Music Groups. As always, we welcome your ideas!
Last year was difficult in many ways. I am proud to say staff responded with enthusiasm to my request to tighten the belt. However, the state budget cuts were much deeper than we anticipated and the cuts affected programs we thought would not be affected. Reimbursement rates were decreased by an average of 6%.
While I am happy Dreamweavers will not have to lay off any workers at this time; I am not happy to report Dreamweavers 2010 Budget requires a 3% reduction in pay for administrative staff (including me), supervisors, and CBRS professional staff. CAP and Outpatient Therapy pay rates are not affected at this time. The new pay rates go into affect immediately and will be reflected in you February paycheck. To figure your new pay rate, multiply your rate of pay by .97 (Example: $10 x .97 = $9.70 or a 30 cents per hour decrease in pay).
The decision to reduce pay was incredibly difficult but necessary to ensure the company remains fiscally strong and continues to provide quality services. Please know I value your work and the difference you make in our consumers' lives. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor or me directly.
Thanks for all you do. Let's make it a great year!
Betsy Huffstetler
Executive Director
Happy New Year! We are excited to begin 2010 with new goals and hopes that Dreamweavers will have its best year yet! We are entering our 7th year in business and it is only with your hard work and dedication that we can continue to help our consumers reach for their dreams. 
Here are some important Dreamweavers Policies to remember as we begin a new year! Following these will help keep you and your consumer safe.
The following letter was emailed out and put in boxes on January 4, 2010. Please contact your supervisor with any questions. 
