FY24 Annual Report
JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024
Dear Friends,
The dictionary defines a champion as 1) a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals AND 2) a person who fights for a cause on behalf of someone else. This year, we embraced what it means to walk upright in our champion status and, in doing so, rejoiced with the families and communities that were strengthened by our efforts and your support.
I think most of us enter a new year with musings on what the year will bring, what we can accomplish, who we will be able to help, and who we will become in the process. For the Children’s Place Association, 2024 was that and more. In these 12 months, we closed out our expiring strategic plan and witnessed the continued dynamic growth of the Child Thrive Initiative. A significant component of the expiring plan, the Child Thrive Initiative continued its dynamic growth trajectory despite losing its preeminent supporter due to a shift in the funder’s priorities. What began as the profound desire to address the growing need for youth and adolescent supportive services in the Humboldt Park community is now the U.S/domestic partner in the International Child Thrive Coalition – a collective of community-focused, equity-minded leaders and organizations centered on the shared goal to combat preventable childhood deaths.
This year marked the 25ᵗʰ birthday of the Arthur Jones Early Learning Center and the loss of the Center’s namesake with the passing of Arthur Jones. In the coming year, we will embark on a mini-campaign to honor his legacy and his life’s commitment to early learning. And to call attention to the need to continue adequately investing in early education for under-resourced families and communities. The research teaches us that doing so builds not only the necessary educational preparedness for young minds but the social and adaptation skills that children need to navigate the world around them.
The Child & Family Support Services team is preparing to expand its reach as it builds the infrastructure to become a Medicaid biller. This move achieves immediate scale as the team will then be able to provide care and case management to any Medicaid enrollee, even those who are not housed with us. This allows us to more comprehensively serve the longitudinal needs of our families by creating continuity of service. For example, young adults aging out of foster care will be able to be transitioned to the CFSS team and continue to receive necessary care as they grow into adulthood. Moreover, it allows us to add a dimension of care to all families across our program spectrum.
This past year, we were confronted with the grim reality that children with medical complexities sometimes succumb to those challenges. With the loss of two of our foster care youth, the team was tasked with assisting the families with arrangements for memorials, partnering with DCFS to provide emergency counseling assistance to families, and navigating their grief at the loss of precious lives. Yet, they continue to move young people through a complex system, marching them toward secure families and finalized adoptions.
Over these 12 months, we took some hits, were knocked a few times, and perhaps suffered some bruises—but we were never deterred. Besides, how do you become a champion without being battle-tested?
Thank you for joining us in the fight to empower families across Chicagoland.
Your Fellow Champion,
Cinaiya Stubbs
President & CEO, Children’s Place Association
FY24 Highlights
This year marked a period of profound growth and resilience for the Children’s Place Association. As we closed out our strategic plan, the Child Thrive Initiative continued its dynamic expansion, overcoming challenges such as losing a key funder and solidifying its place as the U.S. partner in the International Child Thrive Coalition. This global network is dedicated to addressing preventable childhood deaths, showcasing our continued commitment to community-centered solutions.
Celebrating 25 years of the Arthur Jones Early Learning Center, we also mourned the loss of its namesake, Arthur Jones. His legacy lives on in our ongoing dedication to early childhood education, which we will continue to advocate for with a special campaign to honor his contributions.
Our Child & Family Support Services team made strides toward becoming a Medicaid biller, which will significantly enhance our capacity to serve more families. This move ensures we can provide long-term support to children aging out of foster care and expand our reach to a broader community in need.
While faced with the heartbreaking loss of two children in our foster care program, our team remained steadfast in providing support to grieving families and continuing the critical work of securing loving, permanent homes for youth in our care.
Our profound commitment to our mission has been reinforced by the incredible support of our volunteers, donors, staff, and partners throughout these challenges and triumphs. Together, we are creating lasting change and strengthening the fabric of our community.
Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to expanding our impact, fighting for the children and families who need us most.
Remembering Arthur E. Jones, EdD
Arthur E. Jones’s dedication to children and families profoundly shaped the Children’s Place Association’s mission.
In the early days, when our nonprofit was struggling to care for babies and young children with AIDS, Dr. Jones’s guidance on the Board of Directors helped stabilize and grow the organization—during his tenure as Board Chair, Children’s Place expanded its services to include foster/adoptive care, respite, summer day camp, family housing, and mental health support. In 1999, a transformative donation in Art’s honor helped establish the Arthur E. Jones Early Childhood Center was the first preschool designed for children with HIV/AIDS. Today, the center serves families facing health challenges and extreme poverty, carrying forward Art’s vision of compassion and care. Art’s leadership and compassion leave an enduring legacy. Because of his impact, hundreds of young people live healthier, brighter lives, and his contributions make the world genuinely better.
Silver Anniversary
The Arthur E. Jones Early Learning Center has celebrated 25 years of making a difference in young lives.
In its first year, the center welcomed 57 infants and preschool-aged children and has since grown to provide a strong foundation for the growth and development of many more. Early education plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s future, fostering essential skills and emotional well-being that set the stage for lifelong success. This milestone marks a quarter-century of dedication to supporting families and ensuring a bright start for the children we serve.
We Moved!
Our administrative office and Foster Care and Adoption teams now call 11 E. Adams Street in the heart of downtown Chicago home.
Our Early Learning Center and Child Thrive programs continue to support families at their current locations. We’re excited about this new chapter and look forward to the continued impact of all our programs.
Special Events
We celebrated at our Child Champions Gala, spread holiday cheer through our Adopt a Family Gift Drive, and prepared children for the school year with our Back-to-School Drive. Together, we created impactful moments throughout 2024, uniting our community for a powerful purpose. Every laugh, connection, and act of generosity raised critical funds and delivered essential support for children and families—proving that passionate people achieve extraordinary things together.
A Driven Community
Our annual drives, including Adopt A Family, Back to School, and year-round collections of essential needs, showcase the remarkable generosity of our community. Their support ensures children and families have the resources they need to thrive.
Child Champions Gala
On May 10th, our Child Champions Gala at the Fairlie brought 161 attendees together for an inspiring evening that raised over $109,815.78 to support our mission. Highlights included an empowering speech by Cinaiya Stubbs, lively performances by Vai Shakoor, Levar Kellogg, the Favored Friday ABC Choir, and DJ L O Kari, and exceptional cuisine from Chef Mychael Bonner of CMB Catering.
Back to School Drive
Our Back-to-School Drive was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible support from individuals, organizations, and companies coming together to prepare our kids for a successful year ahead. While there are too many contributors, we want to give a special shoutout to Belmont Village Senior Living – Lincoln Park, Cotter Consulting, Old St. Pat’s Church, and Publicis Sapient for their continued dedication and generosity.
Adopt A Family
This year, our Annual Adopt a Family Gift Program spread holiday cheer to 140 families and 695 individuals, thanks to the generosity of 80 donors and the dedication of 35 volunteers. From thoughtful gifts to essential items, your support made a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Thank you to our long-time partner, CNA, for sponsoring the program and all our donors and volunteers—your kindness has brightened the season for those in need.
Community Partnerships
This year, our incredible community partners went above and beyond, hosting creative fundraisers, participating in drives, and volunteering to support our mission. From local businesses to dedicated groups, their generosity impacted the children and families we serve.
Joie & Wendi Group
This year marked our third annual collaboration with the Joie & Wendi Group from At Properties | Christie’s International Real Estate for our Pickleball Fundraiser. The event was an incredible success, blessed with perfect weather and a fantastic turnout of supporters rallying behind the Children’s Place Association. This vibrant community gathering raised an impressive $8,751 to benefit the children and families we serve.
A heartfelt thank you to Joie & Wendi for their outstanding leadership in hosting this event and for organizing a complementary Shop & Sip event at The Denim Lounge, which brought in additional funds and amplified awareness for our mission. We deeply appreciate their dedication and partnership in making a meaningful impact!
Publicis Sapient
Our relationship with Publicis Sapient continues to flourish, inspired by their dedication to our Learning Program. This year, their team raised an incredible $17,000 during our holiday giving program, funding essential iPads, Apple Pencils, and Teaching Strategies curriculum sets to enhance early learning.
In early summer, Publicis Sapient volunteers joined our students on a nature walk along the 606, collecting flowers and leaves to craft nature-inspired bracelets together—creating moments of connection and creativity.
For the second year, Publicis Sapient also participated in our annual end-of-school-year cleanup day. Forty-five interns volunteered their time to help organize and prepare our Learning Center for the upcoming year. Their generosity and hands-on support continue to make a lasting impact on the children and families we serve. Thank you, Publicis Sapient, for being an invaluable partner!
Bridge Industrial
For the third year in a row, Bridge Industrial has brought joy and mobility to our families by donating bikes! These gifts are more than wheels—they allow children to embrace physical activity, build confidence, and explore their communities. A bike represents freedom, fun, and new opportunities for the families we serve. Thank you, Bridge Industrial, for making such a meaningful difference!
Mesirow Ping-Pong tournament
Longtime corporate supporters Mesirow hosted an internal Ping-Pong tournament, raising $2,442.43 to support our mission.
WGIRLS Sip and Paint
Meanwhile, WGIRLS strengthened their impactful partnership with us by organizing a Sip & Paint fundraiser, building both awareness and funding for the children and families we serve.
A new partnership
This year, we also welcomed a new partnership with WSIA U40, which raised an incredible $45,000 and, in the fall, sent 200 volunteers to serve at CPA, making a significant impact on our programs and community.
FY24 IMPACT REPORT
(July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Impact By the Numbers
Early Childhood Education
79 vulnerable children participated in high quality early education
30 children received home-based early education
100% of children (20 in total) graduated from preschool fully prepared for kindergarten
2,257.5 hours of service
33,970 meals
Supportive Housing
52 of formerly homelessindividuals stably housed (14 families)
100% of households with serious illness
Nursing
81 Medically complex children received care
Foster / Adoptive Care
68 children served
42 Had health issues or disabilities
7 children received permanency
(5 adopted, 1 reunited with birth father,
1 child became independent)
Case Management
450 families served
Mental Health
59 clients received mental health services
Summer Camps
30 children participated in our summer camps
Child Thrive
65 kids participated in our afterschool programs
Number of Program Participants:
504
Race/Ethnicity:
Children’s Ages:
Gender:
FAMILY INCOME:
of participants had incomes under $20,000
Chicago Neighborhoods We Serve:
Located on Chicago’s westside, Children’s Place Association serves children and families throughout the city.
CHILDREN’S PLACE LOCATION
CHICAGO ZIP CODES WHERE OUR PARTICIPANTS LIVE
CITY-ADJACENT SUBURBAN ZIP CODES WHERE OUR PARTICIPANTS LIVE
Child and Family Support Services
Meet Stacy
In 2024, Stacy M. celebrated numerous milestones that marked a year of growth and joy. She married her long-term partner, moved into a spacious three-bedroom home on the city’s South Side, and continued to thrive in her career. Adding to the excitement, Stacy and her family eagerly anticipate their second child’s arrival, making 2024 a truly remarkable year of new beginnings and opportunities.
Meet John
John Q, a long-time resident of West Humboldt Park, took a significant step toward achieving his dreams in 2024. Determined to further his education, he enrolled in a cinematography program and is working toward his master’s degree. This exciting milestone marks a new chapter in John’s journey, bringing him closer to his aspirations and future success.
CHILD THRIVE
Meet Jessica
Jessica Prater is a proud mother of five, with four children attending KIPP One Academy and participating in Child Thrive programming. Her connection with us began in 2023 when we first met her daughter, Yukari. Since then, Jessica and her family have become our most dedicated families.
“For three years now, my children have been part of Child Thrive, and I can honestly say that calling it life-changing feels like an understatement. I have five children, four of whom attend the program five days a week. This experience has transformed my kids in ways I couldn’t have imagined. My older girls, Yukari and Raine, are now brimming with confidence and have blossomed into social butterflies. My younger two, Raelynn and Ashur, are thriving academically and emotionally—they’ve learned so much in such a short time.
What stands out the most is how much my kids have grown emotionally. They’ve learned to open up about their feelings and communicate in ways that strengthen our family bond. The fun, engaging activities keep them excited and happy every day. Child Thrive isn’t just a program for us; it’s part of our family.
The staff, especially Ms. Jakina and Ms. Jerlisa, have made an incredible impact. My kids have grown to love and trust these amazing women, and so have I. They’ve supported us in ways I can’t even begin to describe. I truly don’t know where we’d be without Child Thrive and the compassionate care of these remarkable women. I am forever grateful.”
Jessica’s story is a powerful testament to how Child Thrive helps children grow academically, socially, and emotionally while supporting entire families.
Early Learning
Meet the Jones Family
After three years in our ELC program, the Jones family is moving forward, leaving behind an inspiring story of resilience and growth. Arriving in crisis—without housing and fleeing domestic violence—the mother found critical support through CPA, including transitional housing, family therapy, legal services, and childcare that allowed her to work. Today, she has secured stable housing, advocated for developmental services for her children, and stayed active in parent engagement activities, all while navigating a challenging custody battle.
Her eldest is thriving in an advanced kindergarten program, her second child is set to graduate this summer, and her youngest will transition to a competitive preschool. While hesitant to leave, she expressed deep gratitude for the stability and community she found at CPA, hoping her family’s spot would now support another family in need.
Foster Care and Adoption
Meet Mary
Mary endured years of abuse at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend, resulting in a lifelong HIV diagnosis and profound emotional scars. Since entering the foster care system in 2019, Mary, now 19, has received specialized services and support to address both her medical needs and the trauma she experienced.
Now in her second year of college, Mary excels in her studies while working in an entry-level position in her field of study. She has achieved remarkable milestones, including securing her car and apartment, as she builds a foundation for a successful future.
Our team continues to support Mary as she transitions to complete independence, ensuring Mary has the resources needed as she ages out of the foster care system at 21.
Meet Michael, Leo and Aminah
A sibling group of three—Michael, 9 years old, Leo, 8 years old, and Aminah, 6—came into our care after enduring unimaginable hardship. They had suffered severe physical abuse and neglect at the hands of their birth parents, and tragically, their youngest sibling did not survive the abuse. When they arrived in March 2020, the children bore visible signs of maltreatment—bruises, abrasions, and the unmistakable effects of malnutrition, including distended stomachs.
The children were placed in a specialized foster home to address their immediate and long-term needs, where they received comprehensive medical care and trauma-focused therapy. This environment helped them begin to heal physically and emotionally. Later, they transitioned to a nurturing relative foster home with a family member who provided them unconditional love, stability, and the opportunity to thrive.
Michael, Leo, and Aminah made tremendous progress thanks to this supportive care. They regained their health, built a sense of safety, and flourished in their foster home placements. Ultimately, the relative foster parents adopted all three children, giving them the permanent, loving family they deserved. Today, Michael, Leo, and Aminah continue to do exceptionally well, surrounded by the care and support that transformed their lives.
Chicago Programs
Children’s Place Association is a champion for Chicago’s most vulnerable children – those facing extreme poverty, health issues, abuse/neglect, homelessness, and neighborhood violence. We provide critical assistance to children and their families to maximize the impact on the child’s future. Since opening in 1991, we have helped Chicago-area children and parents break the cycle of adversity in four key areas of impact:
Health
Education
Family Support
Financial Stability
Scope of Services
Early Childhood Education
Foster/Adoptive Care
Supportive Family Housing
Case Management
Mental Health Counseling
Afterschool Programs & Summer Camps
Youth Mentoring
Primary Care Access
Family Services and Support
Child Thrive continues its dedication to the West Humboldt Park community by being an active agent in providing key services that address the residents’ needs. With funding from the R3 grant and the Department of Family Support Service (DFSS) enrichment grant, Child Thrive supported KIPP One Academy’s (KOA) afterschool programming, facilitating programming Monday through Thursday. Our programming implemented data-driven, research-based curricula that met our youth’s academic needs while developing their artistic and life skills.
In addition to supporting KOA’s afterschool programming, Child Thrive hosted programming on Fridays and during scheduled school breaks, including summer. Our school break camp proved to be helpful to our families as it alleviated the stress of finding childcare during the non-school periods. Our summer camp transitioned from a half-day camp to a full-day camp, increasing youth’s access to safe space during a volatile time. Overall, this past year, our youth enjoyed learning about new interests, honing different artistic skills, engaging in a summer-safe exploration, making meaningful connections, and creating lasting memories.
As Child Thrive continues to grow, our afterschool programming will spread to more KIPP campuses. Additionally, our Mission in Action program will increase our high school programming, expanding our reach. With these efforts, we will continue our mission of changing the lives of the residents of West Humboldt Park and surrounding areas, one child at a time.
Jakina Dortch
Child Thrive Director
Child Thrive Core Focus Areas
Youth Success
Social and Emotional Learning
Community Activism
Positive Relationships & Identity
Healthy Lifestyles
Safe Spaces
Out-of-School Camps
In our third year of Thrive Summer Camps, we continued to evolve and expand, ensuring the program met the growing needs of our ever-increasing student population. This summer was a season of growth, enrichment, and skills-building, filled with the excitement of new friendships and unforgettable experiences—all made possible by the unwavering support of our incredible community partners.
Deepening Connections
Strong, meaningful relationships were built with both the children and their families, creating a sense of connection that goes beyond our programs. These kids aren’t just happy to participate—they’re genuinely excited to be with us.
Thrive Friday’s Update
In January, we adjusted Thrive Friday to align with our school partner’s half-day dismissal at the start of the Spring semester. This shift made the program more accessible for parents, leading to a noticeable increase in enrollment and attendance. The change highlights our commitment to meeting families’ needs and ensuring more significant participation in this valuable program.
New Partnerships
This year has been nothing short of extraordinary as we strengthened long-standing partnerships and welcomed new collaborators to our Thrive programs. Together, we’ve created impactful experiences for our students, including two field trips for our school partner that were used as attendance and behavior incentives. Here are just a few highlights:
Civic Leadership Foundation
Delivered a dynamic workshop for our 5th–8th graders during summer camp.
Prepared to launch curriculum and training for an exciting new partnership in FY25.
Chicago Baking Buddies
Led interactive and engaging baking workshops as part of our Thrive Friday programming.
Sky
Art
Hosted KIPP students for a memorable field trip, complete with an exciting sticker-making workshop.
Red Clay Dance Company
Organized a powerful and enriching field trip for KIPP students to celebrate Black History Month.
Partners
Dear friends,
Kids live in a world of starkly different outcomes based on where they are born. This is true in Chicago and even more so overseas.
Each year, approximately six million children and teenagers in lower-income countries lose their lives to diseases that are treatable in wealthier parts of the world.
The most tragic, heart-wrenching moments occur when you step into a clinic full of sick children, knowing that their lives could be saved if only they had access to medications that sometimes cost as little as a few hundred dollars.
These experiences highlight the deep inequality in healthcare access globally and the urgent need for action.
When Children’s Place International was founded nearly two decades ago, we asked ourselves how we could make the greatest impact for the most children globally – leveraging our modest size and our base in Chicago to help respond to vast needs worldwide.
We focused our model on community-based partnerships. We teamed up with organizations that are led by local experts who know the community’s needs and the most effective ways to address them far better than any organization based in the U.S. could.
Over the course of our history, we have partnered with these local leaders to support children with life-threatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, pediatric cancers, and acute malnutrition. Our partnerships also extend beyond healthcare, providing family support, education, and career readiness – thereby creating a sustainable pathway out of poverty.
As we look to the future, we are excited to deepen our existing programs, expand our reach, and continue to address emerging global health challenges that cause far too many children to needlessly suffer or die around the globe.
We are driven by the successes of this past year and committed to continuing this vital work. We hope you’ll continue to walk this path with us and the families we serve around the world.
Ty Shockley
Board Chair,
Children’s Place International
John Sweeney
Executive Director,
Children’s Place International
CPI Highlights
Our current partners in this life-sustaining work include Clínica da Familia La Romana in the Dominican Republic, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Tanzania, and Zanmi Lasante in Haiti. Together, our organizations form the global Child Thrive Coalition – dedicated to preventing childhood deaths and providing a pathway out of poverty.
Thanks to our community of partners, volunteers, donors, and staff we have proven that, together, we can create sustainable solutions for childhood illness and poverty. We have been able to extend critical aid, hope, and resilience to children and families in dire need – helping to overcoming vast inequalities.
Dominican Republic Project
In the Dominican Republic, we partnered with Clínica de Familia La Romana to reach vulnerable youth who endure complex health and socioeconomic challenges – providing healthcare, education, and a support system to help them flourish. Our collective work here aims to empower youth and their families with the resources they need to rise above poverty and adversity caused by structural inequalities.
This past year, 60 youth with HIV received basic health services, mental health support, educational & job training support, and more. Additionally, 1,256 youth received sex education and health services, and 3,047 youth received family planning services.
One such young person who has received ongoing support is Kimberly. Kimberly arrived at Clínica de Familia in her grandmother’s arms at just 18 months old. She was referred by a children’s hospital after she had been diagnosed with HIV. Immediately, Clínica de Familia coordinated all the medical and psychological support necessary.
Although Kimberly contracted the virus through vertical transmission, her mother never accepted her HIV diagnosis. Her grandmother became her legal guardian and took responsibility for bringing her to appointments and following up with the pediatric team.
The team has supported Kimberly and her grandmother over many years with food and transportation to get to clinic visits. They also provided counseling and stressed the importance of adherence to her antiretroviral therapy. They additionally assisted in enrolling Kimberly in school.
After years of dedicated, tailored support, Kimberly now lives independently, and she is faithful to her treatment regimen. She is finishing her studies, is a candidate for a CPI-supported university scholarship, and expresses deep gratitude for the lifelong support she has received every step of her difficult journey toward adulthood.
Tanzania Project
In Tanzania, we continued to support children battling cancer at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, offering them medical resources, in-clinic educational opportunities, nutritious food, and a lifeline of support and compassionate care during their treatments.
Children with cancer are not only fighting to survive their diagnosis, but they are also at greater risk for mental health challenges and disruption to their education – hurting their long-term well-being.
Through our partnership, KCMC also built a new library in the clinic for schoolbooks, other learning materials, art supplies, and games for the children while they receive treatment. The clinic was also able to hire a full-time teacher to provide primary and secondary instruction. Volunteers provided additional educational enrichment – and could do so in English, Swahili, Kiswahili, and the Maa language of the Maasai.
Learning & playing also support the children’s psychosocial well-being, contributing to their recovery journey.
Emanuel (left) is receiving treatment for leukemia and is also at greater risk of developing a life-threatening infection. Community health worker, Faith (right), is providing holistic care on his journey to wellness, along with our partner clinicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers in Tanzania. They are expanding access to life-saving treatment for kids with cancer while also supporting their full range of needs while in the clinic!
“He was neutropenic (with very low white blood cells), so he has been isolated for a week. But today we spent together with a painting book and painted different pictures. He also told me his stories and his hobbies. We had good times together. I get time also to counsel his mother about the situation and she was encouraged.”
— Faith, a holistic caregiver
Each child’s journey is unique, but our commitment to helping them persevere remains steadfast.
Haiti Project
In Haiti, we faced ongoing emergency conditions where our local partner Zanmi Lasante team provided essential support for children affected by HIV and other serious conditions.
In the face of severe obstacles, our staff worked tirelessly to ensure these children had access to life-saving medical care, nutrition, education, and emotional support – creating a foundation for a brighter future.
Annelle had joined our northern Haiti program in 2008 after her husband passed away from a debilitating disease. She was sick herself and caring for her six children on her own. Once part of our program, she became a member of “our family,” as she calls us.
“When I met Children’s Place, they rented a house for me. They gave me food to eat with the kids. They sent the kids to school for me, with uniforms and shoes. Lucima, the caseworker, would come and say, ‘Mrs. Anelle, I’ll be waiting for you at such and such place to choose things for your children. Come and choose the school bags for your kids.’ I was so relieved!”
Over the years with us, Annelle and her family have received critical support for medicine, nutrition, school, loans savings, and other resources. Without this program, Annelle and her children would have been left to survive on their own, and the possibilities for their future severely curtailed.
Fast forward to today, and the family is doing well! All of the kids are dedicated to pursuing their education.
Elmanie and Evens, who we have known since kindergarten and first grade, just recently celebrated their medical technician blouse pinning ceremony! Their mother, uncle, and grandfather were there to cheer them on.
“When I met Children’s Place, they rented a house for me. They gave me food to eat with the kids. They sent the kids to school for me, with uniforms and shoes. Lucima, the caseworker, would come and say, ‘Mrs. Anelle, I’ll be waiting for you at such and such place to choose things for your children. Come and choose the school bags for your kids.’ I was so relieved!”
— A widow raising six children on her own
.Org Impact Award
For our efforts to support children on their path to wellness and prosperity across our global programs, we were also recognized as a .Org Impact finalist by Public Interest Registry out of nearly 1,000 mission-driven organizations from over 70 countries!
CPI’s Katherine Hapeman and corporate partner Takeda’s Chris Reddick and Marilynn Oliphant went to D.C. to attend the award ceremony and network with other non-profit leaders.
Place the Hope Campaign
In FY24, we were also able to raise more than $233,000 to provide medical care, nutritious food, safe housing, school funding, and career training directly to kids across the CPI programs!
During the campaign, we also held a health equity panel featuring our in-country partners from around the world, and we honored our long-serving former Board Chair, Leslie McLeod, with an International Hero Award.
Thanks to each and every one of you who has supported children and youth this past year!
Whether you are a community health worker, teacher, physician, nurse, social worker, volunteer, financial contributor, or program administrator…you have made a difference in ways we can see now and in ways that will only become clear in the years ahead. You have brought help and hope to vulnerable youth and families in profound ways. Thank you!
“When I became really sick, I thought everything was over for me. I couldn’t pay school fees or buy food for my children. I couldn’t get to the doctor or the pharmacy. It was Children’s Place that helped me with these things. Now, my children go to school and live like all children live.”
— A mother living with HIV, raising two children on her own
Boards & Committees
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(For fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Unaudited figures subject to change)
| ASSETS | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 468,244 | 470,096 |
| Marketable Securities | 810,552 | 682,890 |
| Accounts Receivable | 756,407 | 495,175 |
| Net Property & Equipment | 4,558,484 | 5,986,422 |
| Other Assets | 216,009 | 273,239 |
| Total Assets | $6,809,696 | $7,907,822 |
| LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Current Liabilities | 872,987 | 1,008,456 |
| Long-term mortgage payable & other | 325,351 | 441,507 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,198,338 | 1,449,963 |
| Temporary restricted net assets | 422,835 | 128,040 |
| Unrestricted net assets | 5,188,523 | 6,329,819 |
| Total Assets | $6,809,696 | $7,907,822 |
| REVENUE | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Governmental service fees & grants | 5,753,675 | 6,474,293 |
| Individual foundational & Corporate giving | 834,045 | 916,223 |
| Investment Income | 26,470 | 32,247 |
| Unearned Income | 619,000 | – |
| Other Income | 1,697,071 | 448,536 |
| Total Revenue | $8,930,261 | $7,871,299 |
| EXPENSES | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Services | 5,821,270 | 6,012,430 |
| Management & General | 2,039,746 | 1,221,943 |
| Fundraising | 739,064 | 581,558 |
| Total Expenses | 8,600,080 | 7,815,931 |
| Change in Net Assets | 330,181 | $55,368 |
| EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM | AMOUNT | % |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Community Services | 706,846 | 8% |
| Foster Care & Adoption | 1,827,726 | 21% |
| Early Learning | 1,919,631 | 22% |
| Child Thrive | 604,317 | 7% |
| International | 762,751 | 9% |
| Administration | 2,039,746 | 24% |
| Development | 739,064 | 9% |
| Total Agency | $8,600,080 | 100% |
FY2024 EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM
| REVENUE BY FUNDING SOURCE | AMOUNT | % |
|---|---|---|
| Governmental service fees & grants | 5,753,675 | 64% |
| Individual foundational & Corporate giving | 834,045 | 9% |
| Investment Income | 26,470 | 0.3% |
| Unearned Revenue | 619,000 | 7% |
| Other Income | 1,697,071 | 19% |
| Total Agency | $8,930,261 | 100% |
Donors
$50,000+
Anonymous Foundation
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
Takeda
$25,000-$49,999
Crown Family Philanthropies
Rossman Family Foundation
The Christopher Family Foundation
The Cleveland Av Corp
$10,000-$24,999
Anonymous Donors
A. Montgomery Ward Foundation
Bright Promises Foundation
Charisma Fund-Lucy R. Sprague Memorial
CIBC
Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation
Dr. James & Dr. Amy McAuley
Dr. Oron & Kristen Daihes
Hollister Incorporated
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
lribarren v Kuehne Nagel lnc. Settlement Fund
Kathryn B. McQuade Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Marc and Kathleen Harris
Marc Schmidt and Courtney Nzeribe
Nancy Siepman
Pauline Taylor
Publicis Sapient
Robert and Kathy Ryan
Tom and Christine Vujovich
Ty and Lorena Shockley
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous Donor
Amwins
Baxter
Baxter International Foundation
Broadway Cares/Equity AIDS
CNA Financial
Couch Family Foundation
DIFFA
Jill Erickson
Eric and Katie Hoffman
Fresenius Kabi
James and Mary Ann Sloand
Konbit Lasante Pou Limonad, Inc.
KPMG LLP
Leslie McLeod
Markel
Mesirow
Chris and Laura Murphy
Promus Equity Partners
Smithbucklin
STS Foundation
Teknion
Thomas and Keri Muldoon
$1,000-$4,999
AbbVie
Abbott
Ivan Adames
Kevin Amoo-Mensah
Mark Arshonsky
AXIS Capital
William Bailey
Belmont Village Lincoln Park, LLC
Marjorie Benton
Munisha and Viresh Bhatia
BlackEdge
Blur Product Development
Alexandra A. Brzezinski
Nathan Burleson
David Blocker
BNY Mellon
Boeing
Shalini Campbell
Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate
Terry Clarbour
Anthony Connor
Cotter Consulting, Inc.
Daaron and Amy Dohler
Eileen & Matt Donahue
Eva Fitz Declaration
Brad and Amy Dunlap
Arthur J. Gallagher
Cherly Gelfond
Goldfish Swim School Roscoe Village
Goldfish Swim School Wicker Park
Abraham and Tiffany Goldman
Tim Fitzgerald
Harry F. and Elaine Chaddick Foundation
Naomi Hirsch and Greg Phillipaitis
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
Howard Jacob
Eric Jacobson
Damon Jones
Norah Jones
Kimberly Judge
Laura Kanter
Harold A. Kessler
Liberty Bank
Bradley Lee
Maria Micale and Vinnie Hager
Jason Muelver and Jenny Lauth
Norene A. and Raymond J. Mulligan
Terry and Natalie McAllister
Brinda Nair
Matthew Roma
Una Ortell
Nancy and Edward Otto
Public Interest
Jennifer and Chris Reddick
Marc Schmidt
Michael Silverman
Gregory Soroka
John and Heather Sweeney
Vanessa Tanaka
USI Insurance Services, LLC
Joe and Mary Ann Villanova
John F. Ward Jr.
Karen Zylberman
In Kind Sponsors
Bridge Industrial
Burns & McDonnell
Cotter Consulting
Lettuce Entertain You
Misericordia
Old St. Pat’s Church
Publicis Sapient
Travis Miller (Morningstar)
