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2014 Annual Report

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Letter from the Executive Director Collective Impact Going Strong

I have just completed my 36th year as Children, Inc.’s executive director. Beginnings and endings are coming faster and faster. Celebrations of what was and what is yet to come are very much on my mind and heart. I am excited about the new hybrid preschool classrooms jointly staffed by public preschool teachers and our staff, enabling preschool children the opportunity to attend high quality preschool all day, all year. Thank you, Dayton and Erlanger Schools for piloting this model for Northern Kentucky. I am excited about the new Early Head Start partnerships with the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency and Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission that will enable all of the partners to provide incredible services to families and children under the age of three. The Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation has provided Children, Inc. the support necessary to create, test, and disseminate new ways to nurture the emerging character strengths of three and four year olds. In the coming year, we will train many more professionals and families on how to spot and support their children’s character strengths. We will also create training videos and publish a book for early childhood researchers and practitioners. I am also amazed at the growing effectiveness of our Advocacy Team, their statewide partners and the United Way who have pulled off significant legislative victories in the last two years. There are even greater opportunities ahead. I am proud of our expansion in Ohio with the addition of the Peaslee Early Learning Center in Over the Rhine. Children, Inc. must keep growing where there is great need. I am grateful for the new comprehensive, systematic focus of our after school programs on helping school age children develop social-emotional skills like personal responsibility, effective decision making, and strong relationship skills. Education must also always be about character development. Endings are bittersweet. The extraordinary fifteen year partnership with Toyota that led to the creation of the largest, highest-rated center in Kentucky ended before either of us wanted it to happen. We are very pleased with what this partnership accomplished yet saddened by the loss. At regional and state levels, the retirement of cherished friends who were leaders in early childhood leave me with both a sense of gratitude and nostalgia. There are so many memories of our work together. In this ever-quickening pace of comings and goings, I know two things. It is the belief of our friends, our partners, our funders and our staff that make all our future dreams possible. I know that the future of Children, Inc. has never been brighter. With Deep Gratitude,

Congratulations to Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky, and Skyward for the successful launch of a comprehensive, highly innovative, community inclusive initiative that will lead to many more children being ready for kindergarten. This pilot, led by Superintendent Kathy Burkhardt, has already resulted in many more children being enrolled in high quality preschools provided by the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start, Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, and Children, Inc. For example, Children, Inc. doubled its capacity at its Lloyd High School site and inaugurated a new preschool classroom model in which we share staff with Erlanger. This sharing of resources enables Children, Inc. to offer to district preschool families who are working an all-day, all year preschool program.

There are multiple, innovative strategies that make up the Erlanger-Elsmere collective impact. For example,

the School District, with the help of the Northern Kentucky Education Council, has made the electronic reading program for 3 to 9 year olds, Footsteps 2 Brilliance, available to everyone in the district. The United Way has helped fund a six week summer program for incoming kindergarten students. Children, Inc. has funded a learning community of all the directors of early childhood programs in the district to disseminate promising practices.

We know how essential the first five years of a child’s life are for school success. We know every child could be successful. What will it take to make sure that every child in Northern Kentucky is ready? Many of the answers are being piloted in Erlanger-Elsmere. Children, Inc. is excited to be part of the team.

Rick Hulefeld

Friends,

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For the first time, Children, Inc. is recognizing Family Partnerships as a distinct Impact Area. Supporting families to be stronger and healthier caregivers is essential to the success of our mission and vision. Children, Inc. was founded in response to the needs of Covington families, and we have continued to recognize parent engagement as a crucial component in preparing children for success in school and in life. Continuous and extensive collaboration with all Impact Directors is critical to the success of the Family Partnerships Impact Area. The overarching goal of Children, Inc.’s Family Partnership initiative is centered on the protective factors framework of Strengthening Families.

Family Partnerships

At the state level, Children, Inc. is an active participant in the Strengthening Families Leadership Team. Children, Inc. is participating in the Evaluation and Family Informed Systems workgroup. Gayle is also leading the Mental, Behavioral Health, and Consultative Learning Community.

Gayle Drexler, Director, will oversee the implementation of the Strengthening Families Framework in all of our centers. The staff at Children, Inc. has received information, training, support and mentoring that focuses on developing two-generational programming to better support families. Along with The Consortium for Resilient Young Children and 4C for Children, Children, Inc. has formed a Northern Kentucky Strengthening Families Regional Advisory Group to focus on building the Strengthening Families Protective Factors in local programming.

Creating an environment for students rich in experiences that grow curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, all while building self-esteem, is no easy feat. On top of that, preparing preschoolers to meet the rigors of the intense, academic environment of elementary school adds more challenges to the classroom setting.

The Children, Inc. Mayerson Character Strengths Project, funded by The Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation, understands the demands of our early childhood educators. We value the foundation they are building for the academic and social and emotional success of our young learners. Although the major focus of this project is to help teachers identify and nurture emerging strengths in preschoolers, we also want

to improve job satisfaction, help educators meet personal and professional goals, and in essence live a happier and more fulfilling life. It is our belief and one that has been supported by research that self-reflection and personal happiness spills over to our work life. It improves the quality of interaction we have with the people we work with, and most importantly can improve our interactions with our young learners. Even at a young age students can feel this genuine interaction and presence a teacher can provide to them.

In the first phase, we have been given the opportunity to focus on the teachers. We are not asking them to recognize the emerging strengths in their students until they themselves are given the time to reflect on

their own strengths. Through an adaptation of Ryan Niemiec’s Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practices, we are coaching teachers to self-reflect, recognize the strengths in themselves and others, and to utilize their core strengths. This reflection and practice is done through seven coaching sessions. Teachers have the opportunity to practice mindfulness activities, learn meditation techniques, and participate in character strength exercises.

Early childhood educators have a tough joband are too often undervalued in the education world and in our culture.

Children, Inc. Mayerson Character Strengths ProjectLet’s face it; we ask a lot of our teachers!

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They can deepen their practice by specific assignments to do throughout the week that allows them to reflect, strength spot, utilize strengths in new ways, and learn more about their core strengths. It is our hope that in creating a new view of their own strengths they will enhance their self-compassion, relationships and find techniques to better handle obstacles and stress. Through this new view and continued support from their coach, teachers will recognize and nurture the emerging strengths they spot in circle time, sensory time, and play time!

As parents, we all want our children to grow to be a good person

living a good life. In short, we want them to develop a strong character. So what does that mean in the early years? Through generous support from the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation, Children, Inc. has begun to bring the new science of character strengths to the field of Early Childhood Education. It is a project of national significance that seeks to change the way educators view social and emotional learning (SEL).

We suggest that the field of SEL is too focused on behavioral “well-doing” and not sufficiently focused on experiential “well-being.” In preschool, kindergarten and early primary grades we all agree that the skills of turn-taking, cooperation, and perspective-taking are crucial to academic and life success. However, we seem less concerned about what beliefs the child is learning and developing about herself, other people and the world in general. Character Science promotes both positive skills and positive beliefs.

The project is led by Tom Lottman, Children, Inc.’s Research Director and coordinated by Sarah Zawaly, an early childhood mental health consultant. Sarah oversees the implementation of the project and is the lead coach for teachers. The project will develop, test and disseminate a number of tools to help teachers and parents identify and promote emerging character strengths in young children.

• A Mindfulness-based Character Strength Coaching Program for teachers• Five videos for teachers and parents to learn to promote the development of character strengths• A book for researchers and practitioners on Character Science in Early Childhood• A Strength-Spotting Observation Protocol for teachers

These products will be created and evaluated over the next two years and then distributed nationally.

Ms. Zawaly reflects on the project, “Character Science is an exciting field that has not only helped shape my professional life but continues to grow and strengthen my relationship with myself and my family. Looking

through my strength lens has given me a new appreciation for the unique strengths in each of my three children. Naming and nurturing those strengths has not only deepened our

relationship but has created a home environment that lets them celebrate their strengths!”

These tools include:

Character Strengths Project continued...

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We believe that using technology, to put tips at fingertips, will increase the confidence and competence of parents nurturing the optimal development of their children.

Right on Q began in 2014 under the direction of Research Director Tom Lottman. As head of research,

Tom became concerned with the disappointing literature around universal prevention and ways to help parents. The literature tells us that relationship based intervention is most effective for parents, but with its high cost and unavailability it is not able to be universal. Through this understanding Right on Q was born.

Right on Q is a universal prevention approach to helping parents. We searched the scientific literature for promising parenting practices that were not obvious, and that were based on solid research that most parents would not be aware of. We created short video clips of these practices so that parents can easily use them to improve the outcomes for their children. These tips are based on frequency and consistency, not intensity and complexity. Therefore, these parenting tips require no training and are easy to put into action. Used regularly, they can truly make a difference for every child and parent.

On June 21, 2014, dental services were provided at no charge to children in grades kindergarten through 12 who do not have private dental insurance. Services included exams, cleaning, sealant and fluoride varnish application, and treatment, if needed. Local dentists, hygienists, and assistants provided just under $9,500 in free services to 51 children of families who do not have dental insurance.

Healthy Smiles for Our Kids is a partnership of HealthPoint Family Care, the Northern Kentucky Health Department, Children, Inc., and United Way of Greater Cincinnati. The mission of the collaboration is to improve the oral health of Northern Kentucky children through education, prevention, treatment and advocacy.

Poor oral health is a serious problem. About 49% of Kentucky’s children have decay experience by the time they are 5 years old; 43% of these cases go untreated. The national rate of children experiencing decay is 28%. Children with dental problems are absent from school, are unable to focus on schoolwork due to pain and are more likely to go a hospital emergency room.

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DANDELION wins five national awards!

Demi Mays

Growing Sound, a division of Children, Inc., develops research-based children’s music that promotes social and emotional development. Our mission is to develop and distribute products grounded in child development theory and research. Growing Sound provides parents with fun and effective activities for promoting social, emotional, language and cognitive skills in their children.

www.growing-sound.com

cognitive skills like matching and counting:

98%

language skills like reading comprehension and naming objects:

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fine motor skills like writing and manipulating small objects:

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gross motor skills like moving large objects:

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self-control:

91%demonstrated initiative:

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Children enrolled for at least one year

met or exceeded age approprate skills in...

securely attached to an adult in their lives:

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• Early Learning Center at Erlanger-Elsmere Schools• Extended Educational Care at Mary A. Goetz Elementary• Pleasant Ridge Montessori After School Program• Peaslee Early Learning Center• Restructured Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification Program + Brand New Infant/ Toddler Montessori Classroom• Brand new School Age Services curriculum – new focus on social-emotional learning and enhanced training program for staff

Growth:

Professional Development & Training Numbers:

13 teachers representing 7 centers completed Child Development Associate training through Children, Inc.

306 Children, Inc. and community child care teachers and directors participated in 26 workshop or other professional development opportunities were offered to the general early childhood community and to Children, Inc. teachers and directors

83 Montessori teachers participated in professional development workshops through the Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education (GCCME)

14 students enrolled in 2015 GCCME Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification Program

Collaborations:

Centers:

Greater Cincinnati Service Learning Network

www.service learning network.org

37,000 students participating in projects

100+ schools

• More than $1,000,000 dollars in United Way funds provided to families to help them pay for child care

• Family Scholarships - $22,000 awarded

• Raising of the Green – more than $100,000 raised

• Volunteer hours: 4,211.5

• Number of Volunteers: 482

• 800 books donated by AdoptABook

Numbers:

August 2014 - July 2015 767 children 374 (48%) low income

We had 1,019 students enrolled in our before and after school programs and 201 enrolled in our EEC programs.

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Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home-Visitng Program Extended Kentucky Child Care Assistance Restored to 140% of FPL in 2014, 150% in 2015 House Bill 429 Passed for a Child Care Council in Kentucky Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorized

Likes on FACEBOOK *201 new

Followers on TWITTER *141 New

Messages sent to LEGISLATORS

KY’s Voice MEMBERS

SUCCESSES:

Devereux Early ChildhoodRegional Training Center859-431-2075Children, Inc. partners with the Devereux Foundation to provide nationally certified Devereux training, technical assistance, demonstration classrooms and support research on the Devereux model. The Devereux Early Childhood Initiative strives to promote resilience in young children attending early childhood programs.

Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education859-431-2075 www.gccme.orgGCCME offers early childhood and infant-toddler Montessori certifications.The program is designed to accommodate individuals who are working full time and wish to pursue a career in Montessori education. GCCME is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and is accredited through MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education).

Child Development Associate Program859-547-5087A master trainer guides community child care professionals through 120 hours of training leading to the CDA national credential. For those professionals living in Kentucky and working at least 20 hours per week in a licensed center or certified family child care home, this high level instruction is tuition-free. The program is offered in partnership with 4C for Children and classes are held at Children, Inc. on Saturdays, starting in late August and ending in May.

Service Learning www.servicelearningnky.org The Children, Inc. Mayerson Service Learning Initiative coordinators collaborate with teachers and students in nearly 90 K-12 schools across multiple counties in both Kentucky and Ohio to assist students in applying academic concepts as they lead community service projects. Using their coursework, students investigate an issue, design a response or solution to that need, carry out the service, monitor the progress through reflection, then culminate the unit through demonstrations of new knowledge or skills.

Kentucky’s Voice for Early Childhood www.KentuckysVoice.orgKentucky’s Voice is a grassroots advocacy effort that connects the parents of young children and early childhood educators to Kentucky’s legislative decision makers.

Growing Sound www.growing-sound.comGrowing Sound, the social enterprise division of Children, Inc., develops award-winning music CDs and other resources that translate key findings from recent child development and neuroscience research, into practical and entertaining products for teachers, parents and children. These songs, videos, and activity manuals help build positive social, emotional, language and cognitive skills in young children.

Professional Development & Training

From a single promise in 1977 to bring families and children the best in early learning and care, a single center transformed into one of the largest not-for-profit child care providers in Kentucky. Through early childhood centers, a network of Family Child Care homes, school age programs and a home visitation program, Children, Inc. cares for an average of 1,000 children each day.

1,000 childrenEACH DAY

Programs & Services

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Gardens at GreenupChild Development Center133 E. 11th St., Covington859-261-4282Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pmAges Infant-5 yearsGardens is a joint project withWelcome House and located on site at Gardens Center, a 18 unit housing complex and self sufficiency program. This center serves 20 children of the families of Gardens at Greenup and families of Covington’s East Side.Rated 4 STARSNAC Accredited

Treasure HouseChild Development Center203 W. River Center Blvd., Covington859-669-2770Monday-Friday, 6:15am-5:30pmAges Infant-KindergartenTreasure House is located on Covington’s IRS campus. Montessori and traditional curricula are offered. Treasure House serves 115 children of IRS employees and the community.Rated 4 STARSNAEYC Accredited

Early Learning Center at Erlanger-Elsmere Schools450 Bartlett Ave., Erlanger859-261-2181Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pmAges 1-5 yearsThis newly expanded center is open to pre-kindergarten children of families who reside in or outside ofthe Erlanger-Elsmere School District, as well as children of District personnel.STARS in progressNAC Accreditation in progress

Kenton ChildDevelopment Center11096 Madison Pike, Independence859-960-0365Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pmAges Infant-3 yearsThis center is located at SimonKenton High School. Teen parentsare free to concentrate on theirwork and feel good knowing theirchildren are on site and in a qualitychild care setting.Rated 4 STARSNAC Accredited

Ohio Locations

VISIONS Early Learning Center425 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati513-651-2229Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:15pmAges Infant–11 yearsLocated in the West End of Cincinnati serving young families and their children from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. This early childhood education center provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment while preparing children to succeed in kindergarten.Rated 4 STARS

Peaslee Early Learning Center215 E. 14th St, Cincinnati513-381-2379Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm Ages Infant–5 years Located in Over-the-Rhine, providing quality learning experiences to prepare children for kindergarten. Children are engaged in arts, music and gardening activities to foster balanced growth. Rated 3 STARS

Kentucky Locations

Montessori EarlyLearning Academy419 Altamont Rd., Covington859-491-1455Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pmAges Infant-Kindergarten

Montessori Early Learning Academy offers Montessori and traditional classrooms, as well as a full-day kindergarten program. Now offering Early Head Start.3 STARS - NAC Accredited

Erpenbeck ElementaryRated 3 STARS, NAC Accredited 859-431-2075Newport Preschool CenterRated 4 STARS, NAC Accredited 859-292-3084River Ridge ElementaryRated 4 STARS, NAC Accredited 859-431-2075Walton-Verona ElementaryRated 4 STARS, NAC Accredited 859-431-2075

In-School Preschools Children, Inc. and school districts in Northern Kentucky have come together to increase learning time for preschoolers to a full day of preschool education. In concert with these school districts, Children, Inc. will offer the other half of their preschool day plus extended care before and after the school day to accommodate working parents. When school is not in session, Children, Inc. will continue to offer full day preschool with extended care during the summer, holidays, snow days, and professional days.

Family Child Care Infants - school age children 859-431-2075The Family Child Care Program offers quality child care in small groups with flexible hours in safe, nurturing state-certified homes. Family Child Care is available throughout Northern Kentucky with 35 locations in six counties. Special features of the Family Child Care Provider Network include the following enhancements: Participation in the USDA Food Program; STAR-ratings; Alignment of curriculum with Kentucky’s Early Childhood Standards; Assessment of each child’s progress twice a year; and educational materials with parent involvement.Rated 1-4 STARS

Each program is individually licensed and emphasizes activities that promote reading, service learning and character building. Recreational activities offer indoor and outdoor games, time for friends and nutri-tious snacks, as well as homework assistance. Care is also available on snow days, professional days, breaks and summer. Rated 1-3 STARS

In partnership with school districts throughout Northern Kentucky, Extended Educational Care programs operate opposite of the regular kindergarten class. This allows kindergartners to remain in school for a full day, with before and after school care also available. Students receive an on-site, full day of learning specifically designed for kindergartners. Locations: Erpenbeck Elementary, Longbranch Elementary, Mary A. Goetz Elementary, New Haven Elementary, Stephens Elementary, Yealey ElementaryRated 3 STARS

Young Families Program 1522 Dixie Highway, Park Hills 859-491-9200The Young Families Program is a voluntary program offering weekly home visits to prenatal and first time parents with children up to 3 years. This program is part of the regional prevention program, Every Child Succeeds, and serves 285 Kenton County families.

School Age Services 859-431-2075

Extended Educational Care 859-431-2075

There are only six 4-star rated child care centers in Northern Kentucky -

Children, Inc. operates all six!

Children, Inc. thanks Toyotafor 15 years in partnership.

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Change in net assets OperatiOns -$418,793

net assets, Beginnig Of Year $7,494,265 net assets, end Of Year - UnrestriCted $2,637,752 net assets, end Of Year - restriCted $4,437,720

tOtal net assets at end Of Year $7,075,472

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2014 Financial Statement

2014 Board of Directors

Distinguished Members

PresidentGary Strassel, Carlisle Enterprises

Vice PresidentMark Cosimi, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

TreasurerSteve Horn, Christopher Financial Group

SecretaryMonica McGloin, OP, Dominican Sisters of Hope

Suzanne Anderson, Ernst & YoungPeggy BogadiSusan Cook, Northern Kentucky UniversityBrandon DeVault, Bank of KentuckyMary C. Henkel, Vorys, Sater, Seymore & Pease LLPPat Hoffmann, Fifth Third BankCharlie Horning, DDSWilliam L. Martin, Jr., Martin & Wharton LLPCatherine (Cat) PerlsonMarcia S. Sherman, Macy’s, Inc.Mark Silbersack, Dinsmore & Shohl LLPKate Smith, Wood, Herron & Evans LLPRichard W. Warman, Plante MoranChad WickLori Zombek, Campbell County Administration

$25,000-$125,000Children’s Home of CincinnatiDominican Sisters of Hope Ministry TrustThe Thomas J. Emery Memorial Greater Cincinnati Foundation Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank The Manuel D. & Rhoda Mayerson FoundationOhio Child Care Resource Referral AssociationJacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts Louise Taft Semple Foundation United Way of Greater Cincinnati

$15,000-$24,999Bank of KentuckyJane Beuttel Carlisle Enterprises Charles H. Dater Foundation Duke Energy Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation George B. Riley Trust Estate Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing, North America, Inc.

$5,000-$14,999Cincinnati Golfers for CharityCiti Business Services Thomas and Mary Ellen Cody Robert J. Crosset, Jr. Family FoundationEthicon Endosurgery Chuck and Caroline Goering HABCO Services Group Joseph W. Hirschhorn Foundation Macy’sEd Maynard Anita and Tinsley Preston Roger and Glenda Schorr Schwab Charitable Fund Gary and Nancy L. Strassel

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C h i l d r e n achieve success t h r o u g h i n n o v a t i v e e d u c a t i o n a l excellence,compassionate family support and collective c o m m u n i t y leadership.

Grants and Contributions

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$1,000-$4,999Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing Jeff & Suzanne Anderson Gerald & Linda Benzinger BGD LawKelly Bigham Glenn & Peggy Bogadi Bill & Sue Butler Brad & Holly Butler C&B Marine, LLC Dan Cahill Castellini Foundation Central Bank C-Forward Philip & Sheila Cohen Mark & Leslie Cosimi Delta Electrical Contractors Dressman Benzinger LaVelle Ernst & Young First Financial Bank Jeremy & Mary Garris GE Foundation Rebekah Gensler John B. Goering Chris Griffin Mike & Kit Hammons Jim & Carolyn Harmann Patrick Larkin & Mary Henkel Horan Associates Matthew Hughes Patrick R. Hughes James & Robin Huizenga Jordan & Lauren Huizenga Richard & Mary Hulefeld David M. Hulefeld Karen HulefeldKris & Lisa A. Knochelmann Kroger Company Craig & Sondra Kurz LKC Foundation Ted & Molly Lucien Mike Meister & Debbie Lydon William & Marilyn Martin Morgan Stanley Mutual of America Foundation Newport Independent Schools 21st Century Grant Anne & David Nightingale

PCA Architecture Plante Moran Robert & Jackie Prichard, Jr.Quick Cash Mary Reitzes William R. Remke Fund Ted & Marlene Robinson Dale Scheidt Elizabeth Schorr Jack Schultz Scripps Howard Foundation Marcia S. Sherman Ruth Schwallie & Mark SilbersackSpeedway Children’s CharitiesJason Springer Stagnaro Distributing, LLC Chip & Joyce Tappan US Bank Lois J. Venema VonLehman & Company, Inc. Jill & Richard Warman West Sixth Brewing Western & Southern Financial Virginia K. Weston Assist. FundDavid Witham YMCA of Cincinnati

$500-$999Angela Billiter Brian & Cindy Brinkmoeller Lauren Brinkmoeller-Stewart Jim & Barbara Bushman City of Covington Matthew & Mary Kay T. Connolly Susan & Bill Cook Federal Supply Focus on Success Donald & Peggy Fritz Gerald Froehlich Jon & Mary Gimpel Greenline Salon Herman Hoernschemeyer Scott Holland Charles & Sandra Horning Joan & Terry Hughes John R. Green Company Earl Kreisa Doug & Sandra Lange Gene Lege

Herbert Margolis Alexis L. Martin Anne M. Maxfield MCF Advisors, LLC Anne K. Preston Sarah Robertson Steve & Patricia Robertson Fund Roeding Insurance Robert & Mary Ann Roncker Chuck & Julie Geisen Scheper Peter Schmid Schneller Plumbing, Heating, & Air ConditioningJoseph & Jennifer Shockey Gail Silverstein Jerry & Marcia Simmons Jeffrey Stopa Strategic Advisers, LLC The Salyers Group Thomas More College Eunice Timoney Ravenna Susan Vessels Larry Williams Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP David & Lori Zombek

$1-$499Abby’s Child Enrichment Center Rich & Annie Adams Bert & Tami Adams Melinda Alexander Larry & Nancy G. Allen Raye Allen Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching Program Julie Anderson Rosemary Anderson Ken & Jenny Arbino Chris Kelley & Robert Arlinghaus Mark & Sarah Arnzen Sarah Atkins Ben Baker Carolyn Baker Tyler Baker Karen Ballard Madison Ballard Wayne & Barbara Beimesch Susan Belshaw Craig Benedict Benevity Community Impact Phyllis L. Berry Earl & Portia Blanks Alyson M. Bleistine John Boh

Susan Bolton Lawrence & Margo Bowman Mary Brandner Thomas Brinkman Frank Brinkmoeller Courtney Brown Sherri Brueggemann Chris & Susan Burns Jason Calter Christine A. Cassedy Suzanne Cassidy Doris Castator Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington Sandra & Jerry Chabre Jeffrey & Jewel Chaffins Ann Chara Judy Clabes Margaret Clark Pamela Coleman James Coleman Thomas Conlan Julie Coogan Connie Cook Brent & Lisa Cooper Mar Cox Jordan & Beth Vice Cross Melissa Currence MacKenzie Curt Seth Cutter John & Stefanie Darlington Brad Daugherty Holly Daugherty Martha Dave Kali Davis Anne Deidesheimer Karen Delaney Danielle Delzotti Norm & Lisa Desmarais Clarence & Louise Dickman Lois Didier John & Jane S. Domaschko Jon & Bev Draud Emily Draugelis David & Karen Drees Driehaus Insurance Group Harold Dull Mick & Margie Duncan Maddie Elkus Steve & Nancy Elkus Ellenbee Leggett Jack & Hannah Ensor Jim & Sheryl Epping John Fauls

Barbara Feldman Tim Feller Catherine Fiehrer Michael Fisher Mike & Theresa Flaherty Ericka Foley Joseph & Karen Forsyth Thomas Foster Steve L. Frank Mauricia Gardiner Patricia & James Gayle Jamie Gentile Robert Gerding Matt & Heather Gerker Lisa Marie Gick Chris & Ann Lightfoot Gilbert Peggy Gladwell Rick Goins Lula Graham Debbie Greely-Quaine Thomas Green Dan & Elaine Groneck Lisa Grout Christopher & Shelly Guidugli Jerry Habig Tess Hammons Tim & Marlene Hanner Andrew Hargis Janet Harp Genevieve Harris Colleen Hennegan Harris Peggy Harthun Josh A. Hatton Alexandra Hawkins Kevin Haworth Heather Haynes Ray & Maureen Hebert Marianne C. Heileman Alice G Henkel Betty S. Herriman Michelle Higgins Mary Hill Patricia Hinkley Mike & Linda Hirschfeld Robert Hodgkins Kyle Hodgkins Robert & Patricia Hoffmann Mark Hood James & Yasna Hood Steve & Jenny Horn Jeanne Houck-Thomas Kent Howard Brandon Hubbard Marie Huffman

Charles & Alana Huizenga Penny & Tom Hulefeld Mike Hulefeld James Hulefeld Daniel Hunt Elisabeth Hunter Victor Imperi Brian Inderrieden Jimmie Jackson Lois Johannigman William Johnson Virginia Johnson Susan Johnson Marviette Johnson Ken Kabel Heidi Kalkwarf Amy Kattman Jim Kattman Amy Katz Debbie Keener Amanda Kennedy Virginia Kerst David B. Kisor Jerry & Bev Klein Kelli Kleisinger Jane Koppenhoefer Renee Kreisa Tony Kreutzjans Michael Lakin Michele-Monique Lambert Bill & Carla Landon Peggy Larkin Evelyn B. Laux Kyle Leadingham Connie & Peter Lefaivre Janet Linz Sarah Lopper Joanna Lounsbury Ronald and Alice Lubbe Jack & Linda Lundy Curt Mackenzie Madison Design Group Mansion Hill Properties Naashom Marx Kimber Maxfield Maureen Maxfield Carolyn McCoy Tom Lottman & Ann McCrackenSandy McCrocklin Monica McGloin Ryan McGraw Maria Garriga & Todd McMurtry Rudi Lee & Phillip Megowen Penny Mehn

Laura Menge Tricia Meyers Susan J. Milinkovich Emily Mitchell Caitie Mix John & Kathy Morley Cynthia Mullen Mark & Kate Neikirk Newport Syndicate Robert & Kimberly Niehaus Lesley Noe N.KY Chamber of Commerce Clara & Timothy Nyktas Michael O’Brien Jim O’Connell Laura A. Oldfield Ossege, Combs & Mann, Ltd. Susan & Dave Ostreicher J.T. Spence and Colleen O’Toole Polly Page Claire Parsons John & Francie Pepper Zach Peterson Richard Pfefferle Catryna Phelps Jonathan Powell Martha S. Pressley Robert H. and Rita Coveney Pudenz Advised Fund John & Heather Quast Quiet Benefits Agency Mike Raidt Natalia Ramon Gerald Rapien Mr. Richard Rashty Elizabeth Reeder Sharon Nuckols & Stephen Richey Collin Rink Jay Robbe Roger Roeding Tom Rosenberg Bob & Rita Rothert Pat & Mary A. Sandfoss James SappMatthew Sathe Stephen & Mary Beth Sauer Luz Elena Schemmel William Schemmel Jaime Schenk William L. Scheyer Michael Schmidt Jim Schmidt Dave Schroeder Michael & Jeanne Schroer

John Schultz Dorothy J. Sciarra Aaron Seyfried Kristin Shafer Mark Shannon Ray Siegel Debbie Simpson John Singleton Kate Smith Barbara Smurda Carol Sparks Gary & Dianne Spenlau Spotted Yeti Media, LLC St. Walburg Monastery John Stanton III Douglas Stephens Mary & John Stevie William & Denise L. Steward Al Tran & Amy Stewart De Stewart Susan Stewart Lynn A. Stockholm Joseph & Anne Strattman, Sr.Mike Stubblefield Mark Summe Gina Szweda Dick & Jeanne-Marie Tapke Judy Tensing Susanna Tessers Cynthia Thomas Sherri Tieger Maureen Tierney Sarah Topy Joel Tsevat Robert & Linda Vagedes Linda Verst Frank & Judy Warnock Gene Weber Jeanne Weiland Robert Weldon Bill & Judy Wells Robert Wood Steve & Trish Yards Paula & Thomas Zalla Justin & Sarah Zawaly Anthony & Geraldine Zembrodt

Grants and Contributions continued...

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Young children are ready to succeed in school and in life.Our Vision Our Mission

Our BeliefsWe advance the success of young children by partnering with familie, professionals and the community through exemplary services, training, research and advocacy. We accomplish our mission within a culture of innovation, collaboration and shared leardership.

We believe in children. We believe in our community.We believe in families. We believe in ourselves.

Caitlin Sparks Photography Jackson, kindergarten