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FY22 Annual Report

JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022

Dear Friends,

I sincerely hope that this finds you and those that are dear to you continually well and safe.

Leaving the store recently, a young man waited and held the door open for me to pass. I thought to myself, “he’s the exception these days.” And it made me sad.  Sad to think that I might be correct. Sad to think that this world seems to have departed from the values that made us all caring, neighborly, and genuine. Even sadder to think that I’d allowed that reality to rob me of the power to see light, rather than darkness. As I walked to my car, I thought about many things. Chief among them, the lives that are incrementally changed every day by the work that we do here at Children’s Place Association.

Specifically, I thought about the now five-year-old who had a very rough start to his young life. Born two months premature and spending his first year in the neonatal intensive care unit, Danilo came to us immediately after his release from the hospital and stayed in our care until this summer, when he danced his way out of head start and into kindergarten, fully ready to conquer what lies ahead, thanks to our early learning program. 

I thought about Lydie* growing up in Limonad, Haiti. In 2008, young Lydie and her family were referred to Children’s Place International’s northern Haiti program by their local clinic. Sadly, earlier that year, Lydie’s father passed away from AIDS, and her mother came to depend on CPI’s portfolio of services to support the family. As a result, they were able to access medical care, monthly food aid, housing assistance, counseling, and school support for Lydie and her three younger siblings. This support allowed the children to focus on their education. Following graduation from secondary school, Lydie decided to apply for medical school and is now in her second year. In a place like Haiti, where making it through primary school is out of reach for many children, a girl from a rural, impoverished farming area with numerous challenges making it to medical school is a marvel to cherish. 

Then there’s Darron – a young boy who joined us for our first Thrive Afterschool program this year. Darron had never been around anyone outside his nuclear family and was afraid to be around other kids and adults. Despite a rocky start, the Child Thrive team helped Darron build his self-esteem, comfort and confidence, and he now asks his mother every single day if he’s going to the afterschool program with so much excitement and glee.   

Or, Theresa*, a single-mother who is a resident in our Supportive Housing program. Losing her oldest son to Chicago’s gun violence, Theresa has battled depression and chronic unemployment. With CPA’s case management services, she has established and followed a SMART goal plan for self-development. Now employed and marching steadily toward financial stability, her youngest son recently graduated from high school and plans to attend college next fall. 

Lastly, my mind went to Joshua*, a foster care youth with a severe congenital disorder and cognitive delays who presents a significant challenge to his foster care family. Navigating the complex child welfare system while caring for a youth that requires substantial care and intervention would be trying for the best of us. To stabilize the youth’s placement and prevent disruption, our foster care staff worked tirelessly to eliminate bureaucratic barriers and secure the respite care that Joshua and his foster family desperately needed.

It’s interesting how an unexpected expression of genuine thoughtfulness can spark such remembrance and restoration. In that moment, the young man reminded me to focus on the many ways that the light shines in spite of the things that come to try and snatch it away. He did for me what Children’s Place Association does for every one of our youth and families every day: Hold the door open.

Whether you are a long-time supporter of Children’s Place Association or newly acquainted with our work, thank you for journeying with us. Thank you for being a source of light that helps eradicate the darkness that comes with being poor,  sick, and marginalized. Thank you for empowering us to hold open as many doors as we can, as often as we can, for those that need it the most.

*name changed to maintain confidentiality

With gratitude,
Cinaiya Stubbs
President & CEO, Children’s Place Association
As we close 2022 and look forward in the New Year, I want to reflect on 32 years of Service that my friend and colleague Cathy Krieger provided to Children’s Place Association and Chicago’s most vulnerable children.

Cathy spent a career serving children in need, tackling issues head-on and advocating for the poor and marginalized. With the launch of Child Thrive, Cathy and CPA expanded their mission to face Chicago’s violence epidemic.  This past year was a big year for Child Thrive as we opened the Child Thrive Center and introduced services including mentoring, primary care access and mental wellness services to children and families in West Humboldt Park.

Continuing Cathy’s tradition of leadership and service, we are pleased to have Cinaiya Stubbs as our new President and CEO. Cinaiya has worked in non-profit in Chicago for the last 18 years, most recently as Executive Director of Chicago Youth Programs. Cinaiya is the ideal leader to take the torch from Cathy and continue her passion advocating for the youth of Chicago! I am humbled and excited to be a part of this organization who is committed to turning the most difficult situations into the most successful outcomes. In 2023, Children’s Place looks forward to continuing to serve Chicago’s most vulnerable and expanding the services of Child Thrive to improve the lives of children in the westside communities.

Please join me in thanking Cathy for her years of service and welcoming Cinaiya to the Children’s Place family!

Bob Ryan
Chairman, Board of Directors
Children’s Place Association

FY22 Highlights

Pandemic-related challenges continued to abound in the form of limited resources, rising costs of food, supplies and labor, and more clients in crisis. Throughout the year, we experienced staffing shortages and operational challenges adapting to work from home employees, addressing technological needs of our home-based students as well as a marked increase in addressing complex clinical cases and foster home placement disruptions resulting from insufficient placement resources both within the agency as well as the larger child welfare system. What’s more, long waitlists for housing support and affordable housing buildings coupled with eligibility barriers for families living in shelters or not living on the streets resulted in families doubling up in inadequate housing situations. Mental health issues were also on the rise for our kids and families as was unemployment.
Yet, through it all, our dedicated staff found creative ways to continue helping client families access the vital services they need to stay together, learn and remain healthy while maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering relevant and robust services to our clients. To our volunteers, donors, staff and leaders, we say thank you, for standing beside us and with us, and playing an instrumental role in our successes this year.

Child Thrive Launch

Child Thrive officially opened its doors in July of 2021 with a full suite of afterschool and summer programs for youth ages 6-18 in partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters (youth mentoring), Juvenile Protective Association (mental health), Rush Medical Center (primary care), and West Humboldt Park Development Council (economic development).

Preschool Graduation

This year marked the joyous graduation of our preschool “pandemic” class – the young children who started with us in the 2020-2021 school year and have had their entire early learning experience shrouded by the pandemic.  Thank you to Valmark Financial Group for providing the grant that sponsored this momentous day.

Lucy R. Sprague Summer Camp

This summer marked our 20th year offering a four-week summer camp for youth whose lives are impacted by their own or a family member’s serious illness and poverty. As in recent years, we partnered with Kids Playing Camps to offer campers a wide array of sports, arts, and cultural activities.

Head Start Expansion

Expanded eligibility enabled us to welcome and benefit families who do not fall below the federal poverty line but still have a great need for our services and helped mend the discrepancies between the federal data on poverty and that of Illinois and Cook County.

Congratulations to our Foster Care/Adoption Team

Foster Care/Adoption achieved a successful re-accreditation and renewal of our agency child welfare license, helping ensure we continue matching abused or neglected children into loving, stable homes.

Leadership Transition

In January 2022, Children’s Place Association’s Founding CEO & President, Cathy Krieger, retired after decades of helping some of Chicago’s most vulnerable kids and families, and passed the torch to new CEO & President, Cinaiya Stubbs.

Special Events

The year provided the opportunity for three galas, a first annual Pickleball FUNdraiser, and establishing new connections by getting involved with Strides For Peace’s annual event – A Race Against Gun Violence.

Junior Board Gala

In May 2022, the Junior Board hosted its first live event in over 2 years – Around the World with the Junior Board – at The Arbory. Led by Junior Board Co-Presidents Maureen McCluskey and Breck Seitz and Event Co-Chairs Juliana and Rachel Joyner, the evening helped raise $25,000 in much-needed funds to help us continue to do our life-changing work.

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Once Upon a Time Gala – A Speakeasy Soiree

Over 30 years of passion, purpose, and dedication culminated in an inspirational night traveling down memory lane, celebrating where we are, and sharing our vision of the all-important and urgent work that lies ahead. Despite the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, the Gala Committee, led by Co-Chairs David Blocker and Matt Roma, came together and raised an impressive $185,000.

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Putting the FUN in Fundraiser

Nearly 90 pickleball enthusiasts showed up for the First Annual Pickleball FUNdraiser at Maggie Daley Park and raised $7,000 in support of Children’s Place Association.  Special thank you to @properties co-hosts Joie DeGraff and Wendi Gordon of Joie and Wendi Real Estate Group and long-time volunteer and donor, Fredi Bensdorf.

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Strides for Peace – Race Against Gun Violence

Children’s Place joined over 50 local organizations this June to increase our collective impact working to end gun violence, save lives and build a stronger Chicago at Strides for Peace’s annual Race Against Gun Violence.

Gun Violence Protest
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2022 Chicago Champion for Children Awardee

Farewell letter – Cathy

The work goes on….

In 1990, when I was hired as the CEO of Children’s Place Association, I never imagined that 30 years later the organization would have grown to serve 6,000 children in Chicago and another 10,000 in 9 countries overseas –— and that I would have had the pleasure of passing the torch to a new CEO and a new generation of leaders.

Under CEO Cinaiya Stubbs’ visionary leadership, Children’s Place continues to build a better tomorrow for Chicago’s most vulnerable children. I am so encouraged to see Cinaiya and her team build on the foundation of the last three decades, and I’m eager to see where her vision takes us.

Through foster care and adoptions, early childhood education, supportive family housing, summer camp, case management, mental health services, international work with kids and families in Haiti, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Dominican Republic, and the launch of Child Thrive a year ago, Children’s Place Association champions the needs of children, youth and families whose life circumstances are anything but just and equitable.

Thousands of children here in Chicago and overseas face better futures because of our mission-focused Board members, staff and volunteers, and of course, our generous supporters and partners.

My role has changed—I’m a cheerleader and supporter, as many of you are. And I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Cathy Krieger
Founding President & CEO (retired)
Children’s Place Association

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 more than 6,000 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

Impact By the Numbers

Early Childhood Education

145 vulnerable children participated in high quality early education
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36 children received home-based early education
100% of children graduated from preschool fully prepared for kindergarten
2,468 hours of service
17,155 hot meals

Supportive Housing

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13 of formerly homeless families stably housed
100% of households with serious illness

Nursing

55 Medically Complex Children received care
2,468 hours of service
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Foster / Adoptive Care

69 Abused/Neglected Children Placed in Loving Foster Homes
17 Children Received Permanency (adopted, GUARDIANSHIP or reunited with birth families)
86 children served (22 were new cases)
51 Had health issues or disabilities
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9 adoptions & 8 guardianships completed 

Case Management

110 Families Served

Mental Health

21 Clients Received Mental Health Services

Summer Camps

24 Children Participated in our Summer Camps

Child Thrive

14 kids participated in our inaugural afterschool program

FY 2022 CHICAGO PROGRAM DATA

(July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)

Number of Program Participants:

258

Race/Ethnicity:

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Children’s Ages:

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Gender:

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FAMILY INCOME:

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of participants had family incomes less than the federal poverty level. 

(Includes children/youth who are wards of the state who do not have an income.) 

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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.

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CHILDREN’S PLACE LOCATION
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CHICAGO ZIP CODES WHERE OUR PARTICIPANTS LIVE
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CITY-ADJACENT SUBURBAN ZIP CODES WHERE OUR PARTICIPANTS LIVE

Early Learning Testimonials

A Parent’s Gratitude

“3 children of ours
Have journeyed through this special place.
And as the last departs,
We’ll miss your warm embrace.
The genuine smiles
And funny faces
The happy dances
And silly feet.
The lessons; each packing their own blessings.
The list goes on and on.
But most of all,
We’ll miss the sheer confidence
That came from knowing
We could trust
The care, the comfort, and the love
We found at
Children’s Place.”

Danilo’s Story

Danilo joined our center-based program in the infant classroom back in 2018 as a one year old with multiple serious health concerns due to premature birth. As the years passed, Danilo continued to steal the hearts of staff and volunteers as they watched him grow and find a love of dancing, dinosaurs, Elsa, and the color pink! Danilo graduated from the center this year, and with the help of Chicago’s Local Education Agencies (LEA) supportive services, our nurse Ms. Justine, family support staff, and his mother, Alyssa’s, consistent advocacy for the best care for her son,  Danilo found a wonderful kindergarten program that is offering him the health, developmental, and emotional support he needs to continue to thrive.

Foster Care Story

A Family for “Bianca”

Foster parents Lisa Daubney and Timothy Kirk Louthan adopted 4 year old Bianca in December 2021 – their second adoption through Children’s Place. Bianca was removed from the care of her parents shortly after birth. Her mother was in Cook County jail when she went into labor, and she was transferred to Stroger Hospital to give birth. Both Bianca and the mother tested positive for cocaine and methadone at birth, and the father was not willing to care for Bianca at that time. As a result, protective custody was taken, and Bianca was placed in the custody and guardianship of DCFS.

Bianca was born at 36 weeks gestation and experienced severe withdrawal symptoms after birth. She also had numerous other medical issues and developmental delays.  As a result, Bianca remained in the hospital for 6 weeks after her birth and was finally discharged and placed in the CPA Residential program (initially in isolation due to treatment for a serious virus).  

Lisa and Kirk were matched for Bianca, and she was discharged from the CPA residence and placed in their home in February of 2018. As Bianca grew and developed, she continued to have various medical and developmental issues, requiring various developmental services, a Cochlear Implant for her left ear, a hearing aid for her right ear, glasses for significant vision impairment, and ankle/foot orthotics (AFOs). She also required various specialty medical and developmental providers, including Audiology, Cochlear Audiology, ENT, Ophthalmology at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and rehab services from Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.  In addition, she requires weekly outpatient services at Blue Bird Therapeutic Day School.  

Despite all of Bianca’s special needs, the adoptive parents have always ensured that her needs were met in an appropriate manner.  They have been strong advocates for Bianca and have worked hard to make sure she is able to reach her full potential.  As a result of the excellent care they have provided, Bianca has truly thrived in their care and has developed a strong attachment to her adoptive family. 

Supportive Housing

Talia’s* Story

Following a prolonged period of pandemic-related challenges, including unemployment, Talia* was able to obtain a job and her Illinois State driver’s license with the help of our Supportive Housing program staff who guided her in completing the SMART goals within her service plan.  Talia just purchased a new car and is very excited to open opportunities to increase her income and living options. She stated that she is in favor of the SMART goal system because it focuses on the goals moving forward in her life and does not allow her past circumstances to define her.

Case Management

Maya’s Story

Maya, a mother of two, had both of her children removed from her home and in custody with DCFS (6 and 1 years old). Due to severe psychological and emotional setbacks, Maya struggled to participate in programs aimed at helping her for over two years. When the family case manager asked if this case was too severe in nature, the response was that an actual determination of adherence and development may be possible now that her children were safe, and the focus can be on Maya and her holistic and wellness needs. The family case manager recognized that Maya responded well to a strong, matriarchal tone, as it helped her feel safe, supported and able to trust, and be clear about directed steps.

This tone is what the family case manager believes caused Maya to engage after several years of non-engagement, and take healthy steps of wellness, enroll in medical case management services, and do the necessary steps to work toward understanding parenthood. Maya is now working with multiple agencies for health adherence, successfully passing drug screenings, and meeting with her children regularly. She is working toward enrollment of a G.E.D. program, learning practical life skills, and accepting support from her case managers to present a more whole and healthy person to her children now and upon their return home.

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The opportunity to engage, support, and provide key services to the most vulnerable communities has always been a part of the mission of the Children’s Place Association. Child Thrive is the active agent of that vision. Deepening engagement and impact by providing services that address community-identified needs is the life changing force behind Child Thrive.

Being an inaugural recipient of the State of Illinois R3 Grant (Restore, Reinvest, and Renew), we have been provided the vehicle to deliver this initial iteration of collaborative services to the residents of Chicago and primarily the West Humboldt Park community. Now, in just six months of operational action, we have set the stage for what will be multiple pathways toward success for communities who struggle with the long-lasting impact of structural and systemic racism. 

We are intentional, focused, and honored to partner with community stakeholders to activate sustainable change. This journey has just begun, and we are excited for the great things ahead. 

Lives will be changed, families will be strengthened, and children will be able to say that their neighborhood was a great place to be a kid.

Maurice Fears
Chief Initiatives Officer

Core Focus Areas

Youth Success

Social and Emotional Learning

Community Activism

Positive Relationships & Identity

Healthy Lifestyles

Safe Spaces

Thrive Summer Mini-Camps

In the summer of 2021, Child Thrive launched programming with a series of mini day camps! These camps focused on learning new skills, celebrating creativity, healthy physical movement, and working with a team. This mini-camp model allowed us to begin creating partnerships with individuals and community organizations in addition to offering something fresh and unique to the community.

Thrive Afterschool
(October 2021 thru May 2022)

Thrive Afterschool opened to kids in the West Humboldt Park area in grades 1st-8th. Participants in the program took advantage of homework help, in-house clubs, leadership opportunities, snacks, group activities, games, art, reading, volunteer projects and more!

Mission In Action (M.I.A.) Teen Program
(Launched April 2022)

With guidance and support from Children’s Place/Child Thrive adult advisors, teens enrolled in M.I.A. choose their community-focused projects, connect with other like-minded youth, explore their identities and interests, develop leadership skills, and learn how to thrive both now and in the future. Our goal is to give young people a space to amplify their voices as well as show them that they CAN make a difference.

Darron Loves every bit of after school and counts down the days of when he gets to go back and races from school to the program.”

Parent Testimonial, Patti B.

“I thought it was great to see the kids enjoying something they have probably never experienced or would have had the opportunity to experience had it not been for this camp. These are skills that aren’t necessarily taught in schools or at home.”

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“I didn’t know what to expect when it came to starting the After-school program with Child Thrive, but I did see the impact right away. Our Child Thrive afterschool kids have learned to be aware of how their actions affect others around them and how to talk things thoroughly with one another without an intervention from an adult. They solved situations uniquely when it came to problem-solving activities,and the growth of all of them being leaders in different forms is beautiful to see. Knowing they can come to a safe space to have ideas and think outside of the box has shown them their brightest possibilities for their future. These kids have helped make Child Thrive afterschool’s vision such a powerful reality.”

Child Thrive staff, DT

Partners

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Through coalition partner Rush University Medical Center, Margaret A. Scotellaro, MD, a Board-certified pediatrician, provides clinical services at the Child Thrive Resource Center one-half day per week for community members who have health concerns, need assessments, referrals to primary care providers, and school sports physicals.

Whp Development Council

The WHPDC meets with stakeholders, including local businesses and community organizations, to identify problem properties and work with pro bono lawyers and others to develop action plans to remediate these blighted buildings. Activities include enlisting cooperation and assistance from city or county officials, police, business associations and civic groups. The  objective is to facilitate improvements in the identified properties. We are currently working on a list of properties that may be potential candidates for remediation to provide additional community services.

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JPA’s mission is to improve the social and emotional well-being and functioning of vulnerable children so they can reach their fullest potential at home, in school, and in our communities. Counselors are available on site at West Humboldt Place as well as in Child Thrive partner schools Daniel Cameron Elementary and Rowe Clark High School.

Big Brothers Big Sisters child thrive

Big Brothers Big Sisters is partnering with Child Thrive for a free 1-to-1 mentoring program. Bigs & Littles meet in a group setting facilitated by a Program Coordinator every other week. Each program includes time for relationship building, structured activity and free time.

Funding

Over $90,000 of new, private funding dollars secured in 12 months of operation.

Mesirow

Initial private funding partner – $30,000

Pauline Taylor

First private funding donation toward After-School programs $15,000

Pickleball FUNdraiser

1st Annual Pickleball fundraiser hosted by Joie & Wendi Real Estate Group $7,000

Takeda Health

$40,000

Kudos/Grateful to our Interns

Children’s Place’s CFSS department has been sharing their interns with Thrive Afterschool twice per week. The interns plan, prepare, and run group sessions with the Thrive Afterschool participants. These sessions have covered topics from bullying to relieving stress to creating your own safe space.

Child Thrive Steering Committee

The new Child Thrive Steering Committee consists of 9 community leaders, representing a wide array of community and business sectors.

Charged with supporting the strategic direction of Child Thrive, the Committee focuses on three core areas: Philanthropy, Program Development/Evaluation, and Community Engagement.

The committee held its kick off meeting in May 2022 and is now charting the course for successful Child Thrive growth over the next 12 months

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Dear friends,

The stories we hear from the children and families in our Children’s Place International programs deeply move us, as we hope they do you. These lived experiences speak of heartache and hope. Most importantly, they speak of our collective humanity. Of the need to be there for each other in times of need. We’d like to share a poignant reflection from one of the mothers in our northern Haiti program. She recently told us,

“The first time I met with CPI staff, I wanted to chase them from my way. At that time, I had the world on my shoulders and I wanted my HIV+ status to remain secret. Stigma was like a grave for people affected by HIV.

After I entered this program, my life changed. This program is so important! When my children’s school expels students for debt, I stay calm and proud because the program has restored my dignity. My children are able to stay in their classrooms.” – Dedette

We work alongside Dedette and her children, and every client family, through all their hardships and their triumphs. While their needs can evolve over time, one thing remains constant – our mission to help them overcome structural injustices so they can thrive and pursue their dreams.

This past year, the global pandemic and economic downturn continued to overwhelm children already struggling with health challenges and poverty around the world. In response, the Children’s Place International team worked hard to help provide healthcare, food, education, and stable livelihoods. Things we all need, but things we don’t all have access to around the globe. 

Working with all of you – our partners in the United States and our partners in Africa and the Caribbean – we were able to provide lifesaving support to over 1,600 children and youth, as well as thousands of their family members, in five countries. 

Despite all odds, we see a bright future for the children and families in our programs – one of health and of hope. Thank you again to everyone for partnering with us toward creating a world where all children can thrive no matter where they are born!

Every child and family’s story matters.

Leslie McLeod
Board Chair, Children’s Place International
John Sweeney
Executive Director, Children’s Place International

CPI Highlights

Children’s Place International has the immense honor and responsibility to join children from around the world on their path to well-being. The kids and family members we serve face extreme poverty and are vulnerable to preventable and treatable illnesses. We work with in-country partners in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Tanzania, Kenya, and Sierra Leone to build local capacity so the most vulnerable can thrive.

Haiti:

670 children and nearly 3,000 adults accessed mental health and neurological care. An additional 370 kids received healthcare, nutritious food, scholarships, and afterschool support. 800 patients also received oncology care.

Dominican Republic:

670 children, many of whom are impacted by HIV/AIDS, received access to medical consultations, laboratory services, mental health counseling, family support services, home visits, nutrition support, kitchen garden materials, and school supplies.

Tanzania and Kenya:

Over 2,000 cancer patients received specialized treatment and wrap-around support. Our oncology partnerships in these countries also produced awareness materials, remote trainings, and targeted data analysis to further improve cancer care in the region.

Sierra Leone:

We launched a new collaboration in Sierra Leone with Partners in Health and Takeda to increase local capacity to diagnose and treat disease. This capacity-building project will help impoverished youth and adults to access vital care.

Visit to the Dominican Republic

Children’s Place International finally had the opportunity to visit its newest frontline partner, Clínica de Familia La Romana, in the Dominican Republic last May after years of virtual meetings during the pandemic travel restrictions. The CPI team and a few supporters met with clinic staff, toured the facilities, and visited teens and families living with HIV.

New Teen Health & Development Project

We are launching a new adolescent health and development project to support teens who are low-income, HIV+, migrants, LGBTQ, and/or gender-based violence survivors in achieving their personal and professional goals and making a successful transition to adulthood. The project will support their health, both physical and mental, as well as their education through university or technical school and their career development.

We walked away from the in-country visit deeply moved by the courage, strength, and resilience of the teens and their families, as well as the incredible clinic staff!

CPI graduation

Our Children’s Place International scholarship recipient, David, recently graduated with a university degree in Tourism and Hostellerie in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. Those who attended our Place the Hope virtual celebration back in October were introduced to his mother, Annelle, and two younger siblings, Elmanie and Evans. David’s family and the teams in Haiti & Chicago are so proud of his hard work and achievement!

Place the Hope

At a time when things can be bleak for so many children around the world, our community came together to provide much-needed hope and support during our annual Place the Hope campaign. Together, we were able to raise more than $260,000 to provide additional food, healthcare, school funding, and other essential items to those we serve!

This incredible achievement, the most impactful in our organization’s history, would not have been possible without the generous solidarity of our supporters and the fortitude of our in-country teams. As one of our inspiring Hero Award Honorees, Loune Viaud, the Founding Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity – Haiti, shared in her prepared remarks during the event, “My approach of whatever it takes is stronger now than ever before.” That same ethos is true of our Children’s Place International community, and we are so grateful! At the event, we also honored our former Founding CEO and President, Cathy Krieger, for a lifetime of dedicated leadership and service. Her vision and passion have impacted countless lives in Chicago and around the world.

Thank you again to everyone for answering the call when the children and families in our programs were at risk of losing so much. We are honored and humbled by your incredible support, and we look forward to deepening our collective impact in the year ahead.

FINANCIAL  SUMMARY

(For fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Unaudited figures subject to change)

ASSETS 2022 2021
Cash & Cash Equivalents 310,148 156,207
Marketable Securities 831,417 1,915,237
Accounts Receivable 574,523 1,083,268
Net Property & Equipment 5,714,689 5,652,535
Other Assets 683,599 371,830
Total Assets $8,114,376 $9,179,077
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2022 2021
Current Liabilities 1,081,021 1,723,963
Long-term mortgage payable & other 578,191 591,657
Total Liabilities 1,659,212 2,315,620
Temporary restricted net assets 271,745 271,745
Unrestricted net assets 6,183,419 6,591,712
Total Assets $8,114,376 $9,179,077
REVENUE 2022 2021
Governmental service fees & grants 4,702,602 5,510,866
Individual foundational & Corporate giving 1,087,793 898,769
Investment Income 468,591
Other Income 978,428 574,415
Total Revenue $6,768,823 $7,452,641
EXPENSES 2022 2021
Program Services 4,824,179 6,164,885
Management & General 1,014,652 860,953
Fundraising 1,245,655 657,370
Total Expenses 7,084,486 7,683,208
Change in Net Assets (315,663) $(230,567)
EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM AMOUNT %
Family & Community Services 920,938 13%
Foster Care & Adoption 1,841,966 26%
Early Learning 1,886,774 27%
Child Thrive 351,107 5%
International 637,603 9%
Administration 1,023,968 14%
Development 422,129 6%
Total Agency $7,084,486 100%

FY2022 EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM

REVENUE BY FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT %
Governmental service fees & grants 4,702,602 69%
Individual foundational & Corporate giving 1,087,793 16%
Investment Income
Other Income 978,428 14%
Total Agency $6,768,823 100%

Boards & Committees

Officers

Chair
Bob Ryan
CFO/Co-Owner
Goldfish Swim School – Roscoe Village

Vice Chair
Christopher Murphy, CPA
Partner
RSM US

Secretary
Kristen Daihes
Partner
Opex Analytics

Treasurer
John F. Ward, Jr.
Partner
Jenner & Block

Board Members

Brenda B. Asare
President and CEO
The Alford Group

John J. Durso
Attorney at Law

Joseph Fabusiwa
Management/Finance Consultant & Director
DLC Group

Harold A. Kessler, MD
Global Medical Director
ViiV Healthcare

Danielle Litinsky
Community Outreach Organizer

Raymond J. Mulligan
Retired, Formerly Vice President, Chicago Metro Sales

Edward Otto*
Principal
Ted Otto Group, LLC

Michael Silverman*
Senior Vice President – Chief Legal Office & Specialized Operations
SmithBucklin

*Past Board Chair

Langdon D. Neal*
Principal and Owner
Neal & Leroy, LLC

Richard S. Price
Chairman
Mesirow Financial

Mrs. John R. Walter
Community Volunteer & Co-Founder
The Auxiliary of Children’s Place Association

*Indicates past Board Chair

Chair
Joseph Fabusiwa
Director
DLC Group

Jill Erickson
Head Medical External Affairs, Health Equity & Community Affairs
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Leo Harmon
Senior Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer, Equity Management
Mesirow

Ellen Moian
Senior Manager – Government & Community Affairs
Rowe-Clark

Christopher Parker
Vice President, Director of Community Banking, CRA Officer, Community Impact Liaison
Wintrust Commercial Banking

Meghan Reilly
Lecturer for University of Chicago
LCSW Private Practice on Trauma Informed Care

Pauline Taylor
Vice President (Retired)
Goldman Sachs

John F. Ward Jr.
Partner
Jenner & Block

Dominique Wilson
CPA Ambassador/past participant
Rise Kit “Economic Mobility Software”

Co-Chair
Ivan Adames
Aspen Leadership Group

Co-Chair
Marc Schmidt
KPMG

Committee Members

Kevin Amoo-Mensah
Client Strategist
BNY Mellon

Pere Berkowitz
Vice President, Marketing
Fresenius Kabi USA

Brad Dunlap
Vice-President, Business Development
CIVCO Medical Solutions

Tina Eddy
Regional Vice-President
Fresenius Medical Care

Cheryl Gelfond
Former Vice President
Synthesis

Marc Harris
Director, Research
Evercore ISI

Tim Koenig
Vice President
Annexus Health

Terry McAllister
President, International Markets
Teknion

James McAuley
Clinical Director
Whiteriver Indian Hospital

Leslie McLeod
Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits
Alliant Insurance Services

Rick Moser
Divisional Vice President, Corporate Communications
Abbott Laboratories

Ryan Park
Director, Strategic Innovation
McKesson

Chris Reddick
Vice President, R&D Health Equity
Takeda

Ty Shockley
Lead Innovator
Baxter

Vanessa Tanaka
Special Counsel
Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Joe Villanova
Vice President, Marketing
Rocket Medical

Officers

Leslie McLeod, Chair
Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits
Alliant Insurance Services

Ty Shockley, ScD, Vice Chair
Lead Innovator
Baxter International Inc.

Abraham Goldman, Secretary
Senior Counsel
Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Kevin Amoo-Mensah, Treasurer
Client Strategist
BNY Mellon

Board Members

Ivan Adames
Associate
Aspen Leadership Group

Brad Dunlap
Vice President, Business Development
CIVCO Medical Solutions

Gary W. Harper, PhD, MPH
Professor, Department of Behavioral Health & Health Education
School of Public Health, University of Michigan

Florence Kimondo, PhD, MSW
Assistant Clinical Professor
Erikson Institute

Binita Kwankin
Retired Head of R&D Marketed Products,
Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Wesler Lambert, MD, MPH
Director of Research, Education, and Strategic Information
Partners in Health, Haiti

Terry McAllister
President, International Markets
Teknion International

James McAuley, MD, MPH
Clinical Director
Whiteriver Indian Hospital

Edward F. Otto
Principal
Ted Otto Group, LLC

Julia Rehwinkel Roberts
Vice President, Global Fundraising & Communications
Population Services International

Cinaiya Stubbs
President & CEO
Children’s Place Association

John Sweeney
Executive Director
Children’s Place International

Co-President
Maureen McClusky
Duane Morris LLP

Co-President
Breck Seitz
Risk Placement Services

Philanthropy Chair
Derek Breese
CIBC

Co-Event Chairs
Juliana Andrew
Strides for Peace

Rachel Joyner
The Aspen Group

Communications Chair
Paige Larson
Morningstar

Board Members

Maggie Boardman
CIBC

Emma Cronenweth
Federal Reserve of Chicago

Brett Mandel
Sompo International

Madeline McGinnis
PPM America

Skylar Mihalik
Travelers

Sue Sullivan
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Kelly Whitney
Duchossois Capital Management

Sean Whitney
Mainstreet Advisors

Co-Chair
David Blocker
TDC Specialty Underwriters

Co-Chair
Matthew Roma

CIBC

Marketing Director
Danielle Litinsky

Committee Members

Fredi Bensdorf
Community Volunteer

Cassandra Garcia
Pfizer

Nancy McCallum
Ventas, Inc.

Michael Silverman
SmithBucklin

Andrew Wakeford
Zurich

Donors

$50,000+

Anonymous Foundation

Takeda

$25,000-$49,999

Anonymous Foundation

The Christopher Family Foundation

Crown Family Philanthropies

Mesirow

Rossman Family Foundation

Tom and Christine Vujovich

$10,000-$24,999

Anonymous Donor

CIBC

DIFFA Chicago

Henry Givray

Hollister Incorporated

Jackson National Life / PPM America

Konbit Lasante Pou Limonad, Inc.

Danielle and James Litinsky

Marina Cartage, Inc.

James and Amy McAuley

Robert and Katherine Ryan

Pauline Taylor

A. Montgomery Ward Foundation

$5,000-$9,999

Anonymous Donors

Baxter International Foundation

Marjorie Benton

Fredi Bensdorf

CNA Financial

Kristen Daihes

Brian Greenblatt

Marc and Kathleen Harris

Hillrom

KPMG LLP

Love, Team Tessa

Terry and Natalie McAllister

Stephanie McAndrew

Leslie McLeod

Nancy and Ted Otto

Marc Schmidt and Courtney Nzeribe

Schueler Family Charitable Fund

Ty and Lorena Shockley

STS Foundation

TDC Specialty Underwriters

ValMark Securities Global Gift Fund Committee

John and Amy Ward

Jay Whipple Family Foundation

$1,000-$4,999

Abbvie

Ivan and Liz Adames

Kevin Amoo-Mensah

Anonymous Donor

Richard Bae

David Blocker

BNY Mellon Bank

Harry F. Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation, Inc.

Terry Clarbour

Erik Conrad

Daaron and Amy Dohler

Duane Morris LLP

Brad and Stephanie Dunlap

Tina Eddy

Faegre Drinker LLP

Fifth Third Bank

Eva Fitz Declaration

Cheryl Gelfond

Marie Godush

Abraham and Tiffany Goldman

Stephen Gongola

Naomi Hirsch and Greg Philipaitis

Bob Holland

Mina Im

Howard Jacob

Eric Jacobson

David and Carolyn Kalinich

Harold Kessler

Tim and Jennifer Koenig

Cathy L. Krieger

Zach Lehman

Jeff McDonald

C. Louis Meyer Family Foundation

Arthur Minetz

Monticello Associates, Inc

Richard Moser

Jason Muelver and Jenny Lauth

Janet Myers

Brinda Nair

Laurette Petersen

Chris and Jennifer Reddick

Matt Roma

Benjamin J. Rosenthal Foundation

John Salvino

Kathleen R. Sellew

Erik Skamser

Gregory Soroka

The Standard

John and Heather Sweeney

Vanessa Tanaka and James Davis

Ventas, Inc

Joseph and Mary Ann Villanova

Michael Vlamis

Diana and Stephen Ware

The Darrell R. Windle Charitable Fund

Karen and Steve Zylberman

In Kind Sponsors

Belmont Villages

Birdland Media

Cy Fredrics

Dick’s Sporting

Goods Freeman

Goldfish Swim School

Goran Coban Salon

Viviana Grasso

Guggenheim Partners

Kenwood Liquors

Kymanox

Richard Marritt

Cornelia McNamara Floral

Revolution Brewing Company

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Together We Rise

Sandi Tsai

WGN Radio

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