2015 has
been a year of sustainable growth for Center for Families – a year in which
groundwork was laid for a strong and effective future. Think about it! During this very difficult time, in the midst
of our country’s multiple challenges, there are amazing places thriving - like
Center for Families.
Our strength comes
from being part of a caring and generous community which gives us the resources
we need to help vulnerable families.
Some of the highlights of our growth include:
- Our child care space at the Respite Center was chosen by Design for a Difference-Madison for a complete
interior makeover. It. Is.
Incredible!! The design is more
adaptive for the different
developmental stages of the children we serve, it added another bedroom, and
most importantly, creates a space where everyone feels welcome and safe. Read more here!
- Our Parent Child Home program expanded and is currently serving
71 first-year families and 89 second-year families. Children are on their way to success in
school and life! (PCHP info)
- The Dane County Parent Council programs moved into
the Center for Families building. They are a welcome partner in our work and it
is great to have them as part of our family.
- Our Community
Action Board (CAB), comprised of parent participants working in
conjunction with our Parents Place staff, are creating four parent
education and support groups to begin in 2016. In addition, our Board of
Directors will be welcoming a CAB member to a seat on the Board in 2016.
- The MEDiC Center for Families Pediatric Clinic opened
in 2015. This is a program of the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health that offers free
health care for unisursed and underinsrued infants and children once a month. Read more here!
- Forward
Services placed a full-time
employment and training specialist in our building to make it easier for
parents to get the necessary support they need to become fully employed.
- Parents’ resiliency and courage against
tough odds is still the order of the day.
Center
for Families is in pretty good shape, but we continue to need your financial
support to address the shape that our community is in.
You
are the bedrock upon which our work is built.
To keep our foundation strong and sustainable, we depend upon your
yearly financial gift. When you take
action by supporting Center for Families, you provide for children right now and
invest in a brighter future for our entire community. $0.83 of every dollar is put towards direct services to children and families.
A non-profit
501(c)3, Center for Families is funded by grants and public and private
donations. Donations are tax deductible. A tax receipt will be provided
for your records. You are welcome to make your donation in honor of those
special to you as well.
If you
would like to help support our cause, you may donate
online, or send payment to:
Center
for Families
Attn: Development Office
2120
Fordem Avenue
Madison,
WI 53704
