A N N U A L R E P O R T

WelcomeKids Free to Grow is a mission-driven non-profit with a strong goal: to prevent child abuse and neglect by empowering children and families in York County.

Kids Free to Grow does an excellent job educating children and families about child abuse prevention. Just last year, we educated over 6,105 students in local public schools in 22 towns across York County. We taught hundreds of adults to listen better through parenting programs, and taught thousands of children to speak up. More than 1,000 fifth and sixth graders saw “Break the Silence,” our video presentation of children telling their stories to help other children speak up about abuse and ask for help.

The lifelong health effects of adverse childhood events currently cost the State of Maine over two billion dollars each year. These damaging effects of abuse traumatize communities and families for generations. Kids Free to Grow works to prevent these adverse experiences and stops the cycle of abuse. We work to strengthen the families of York County.

We know how to make a difference in a child’s life. We see it happen every day.

True commitment to generosity is inspiring. For this reason alone, your financial investment is worthwhile and will inspire others. For each dollar you give to prevent child abuse, millions can be saved. I would like to personally thank Saco Valley Credit Union for their financial and volunteer commitments, as well as Biddeford Savings and Saco Biddeford Savings Institute. Kennebunk Savings Bank continued their remarkable support of our Annual Private Garden Tour of the Kennebunks, and the United Way and the Children’s Trust support our daily programming year after year.

Thank you from all of us on behalf of the children and families of York County.

Board of Directors

OfficersPresidentTim Nelson, RN

Vice-PresidentMarc Lamontagne

TreasurerDavid Reid

SecretaryStella Smith

Thomas P. Connolly, Jr.Julie Spenlinhauer

StaffExecutive DirectorGenevieve Gardner, LCSW

Program CoordinatorKelli Wedgewood, LMSW-C

Prevention EducatorNancy Harrison

Tim Nelson, RN President, Board of Directors

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Our Programs

PinWheel Gardens PinWheel Gardens is a national initiative to raise awareness that children experience abuse in every community. April is National Child Abuse Awareness month and we encourage you to plant a pinwheel garden—learn how on our website.

Project Prevention: Rick Charette Rick Charette has partnered with the Kids Free to Grow for over 25 years helping children to hear the message on Personal Body Safety with lyrics, script and puppets. This is a 50-minute concert for children in grades K - 3. Sing-a-long songs and engaging puppets teach young children about personal body safety.

Project Prevention: No More Secrets Play A sensitive one-act play for elementary-school children addressing the difficult subject of child abuse through a blend of music, humor and acting.

Break The Silence Kids speak out about abuse by telling their own stories in a video to empower students to get help for themselves or a friend in need. Program format includes engaging discussions and activities for kids in grades 5 and 6.

Project Empathy and Nurturing Relationships Puppets in a “Playground Pals” video will model empathy in four skits highlighting respectful behaviors, bullying prevention, and increasing accountability in personal and social interactions, includes review of personal safety rules . Students in grades K - 4 take part in role play and discussion.

Baby Think It Over Grades 7-12 Baby Think it Over uses computer simulator “babies” to teach parenting and child abuse prevention skills to students ing rades 7 - 12. Adolescents learn about why nurturing and empathy are important skills, and the importance of never shaking a baby.

Parenting Programs Kids Free to Grow offers parenting programs in the community. We generally offer 2 - 4 classes in the Fall and again in the late winter/early spring months. The parenting programs utilize the Active Parenting Now curriculum and Nurturing Parent Program which promotes healthy communication, the establishment of empathy in the parent and non-violent ways of discipline.

Summer Institute Kids Free to Grow Summer Institute is an intensive training that covers the topic of child abuse from a professional’s perspective.

Mandated Reporter Training Training for a variety of groups who work with children, educating mandated reporters about the laws regarding reporting, how to report and why it is important to do so.

Kids Free to Grow conducts educational programs in schools throughout York County. They also run the Summer Institute and Mandated Reporter Training. In the 2013-2014 school year our programs reached over 6,105 children, families and professionals working with children.

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Grants to support our programs are becoming even more difficult to secure and United Way dollars are spread more thinly throughout the community. Ten years ago, private donations made up only 10% of the council’s revenue; this year, private donations accounted for 25% of revenue.

We are working hard to continue to maximize the impact of each dollar by decreasing overhead costs and increasing the percentage of each dollar that goes to program. Operating expenses were $146,487 for this fiscal year.

Financial Highlights July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014

18%

24%

25%

2%

18%

0% 13%

 Revenue July  2013  -­‐  June  2014

Grants

Direct  and  Indirect  Public  Support

Dona>ons  

Program  Income  

Fund  raising

Interest  Income

Gain  on  Sale  of  Building

Program Services

57%

Management and General

11%

Fundraising 32%

Expenses July  2013-­‐  June  2014

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Abacus Acapello Salon and Spa Alex & Ani Alisson’s Restaurant Allure Salon The Alves Family Amtrack Downeaster Angel Designs Antiques on Nine Applebee’s Restaurant (Sanford) Arundel Barn Playhouse Barnacle Billy’s Biddeford City Theater Big Daddy’s Ice Cream Bintliff’s Restaurant The Bluenose Inn Board Silly Boston Celtics Boston Bruins Boston Red Sox Boston Yacht Haven Brenda’s Blooms Bruce Haskell Photography Camp Wool Cape Arundel Golf Club Cape Neddick Country Club Captain Lord Mansion The Captain’s Galley Carla’sJody Chase MassageCinemagic Stadium Movie Theaters Clip and Snip Comcast Crafts and Fair Trade Items Cranmore Mountain Resort Custom Built Personal Training Dairy Queen of Kennebunk David’s KPT Roger Deering, Artist Don Nason’s Auto Service

Dutch Elm Golf Course Earth at Hidden Pond Federal Jack’s Fern Leaf Bakery Ruth Fernandez Fleurant Funtown/Splashtown USA Hackmatack Playhouse Harbor Flag Hearth and Soul The Holy Donut Hi Stepping Equestrian Center Hurlbutt Designs Huston & Company Genevieve Gardner Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating Jimmy the Greek Gymnation Jonathans Restaurant Joseph’s by the Sea Mark Jones Karats by the Sea Kennebunkport Resort Collection Lana Wescott Events Callie Lavoie The Lobster Company Longhorn Steakhouse Lowery’s Lucinda’s Day Spa Mabel’s Lobster Claw Marlows Mike’s Clam Shack Misty Harbor Resort Muse Yoga Studio The Nail Spa Northern York County YMCA Ocean at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort Ogunquit Lobster Pound Ogunquit Playhouse On the Main

On the Marsh Patti Lock Photography Pearl Pettey People’s Choice Bank Pie in the Sky Bakery Pine Point Productions Pineapple Ketch & F/V Therese Irene III Point of View Inn Poofberry’s Port Lobster Portland Dine Around Club Portland Pirates Portland Sea Dogs Portland Stage Company Portland Sympony Orchestra Pro Ambitions Quest Fitness R&W Engraving Lisa Randall Regency Hotel Restless Threads Roof Pro Run of the Mill Santa’s Village Santora Fine Art Seacoast Gallery Dennis Shores Smart Home Solutions Julie Spenlinhauer Stella Smith Stonewall Kitchen Stripers Waterside Restaurant Thom’s Twin City Florist Traditions Vacationland Bowling Vic’s Appliance Center Village by the Sea Walt Disney World Warren’s Lobster House Water Country

Weathervane Seafood Restaurant Webhannet Golf Club WMTW/News Channel 8 Xuron Corp York’s Wild Animal Kindgdom Your Body Works

The prevention of child abuse requires everyone’s involvement. Our efforts would be impossible without the generosity of so many individuals, businesses, services organizations, schools, churches, and municipal groups. We take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge those people who have joined with us as a Partner in Prevention though their contributions both financial and in-kind.

Honor Roll of Giving July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014

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Our Donors July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014

“The habit of giving only enhances the desire to GIVE.”—Walt Whitman

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Friends of Children Circle

Individuals who have committed $1,000 or more for child abuse

prevention.

Ralph & Suzanne Austin

Ron & Terry Cain

Andrew & Elizabeth Mantis

Erik & Mary Jo Van Der Kaay

$500 + Atlantic HoldingsRalph & Suzanne AustinBiddeford Savings BankBizCompassRon & Terry CainConnections for KidsDigital Research, Inc.George A. Ramlose Foundation, Inc.Ice Time Charitable EndowmentInternational Women’s Club of New EnglandKennebunk Savings BankKevin & Kelly LordMaine Children’s Trust, Inc.Maine Community FoundationAndrew & Elizabeth MantisMARC MotorsSaco & Biddeford Savings Charitable FoundationSaco Valley Credit UnionSam L. Cohen FoundationSeagrass Lane LLCSimmons FoundationSymQuestThree DoriesUnited Way of York CountyErik & Mary Jo Van Der KaayVanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramVirginia Somers FoundationWebhannett Charitable FoundationWells High School Activities AccountWilliam JJ Gordon Family FoundationYork County Federal Credit Union

$100 - $499 Altrusa Club of Biddeford-SacoKathy BarstowRobert Berard Jr.Jeff BinetteBowley BuildersAmy BrooksTom & Donna ConnollyVirginia Crowley

Customers of Cummings MarketBruce & Debbie DonathEmployee Giving TravelersJim & Betsy FitzgeraldBruce & Jan FraserCustomers of George’s Sub ShopMichael GoodreauRichard GuayHaley’s Metal ShopLinda HodgdonHoly Cross Lutheran ChurchKai Huzn LaiDr. & Mrs. Roger KendrickMarc LamontagneKathleen LeeDebra McMillanKevin MercierRon & Jean MullenauxJames & Kathleen NelsonTimothy NelsonP&C InsurancePeoples Choice Credit UnionDavid RankinNancy RankinJudith SantosSouth Congregational Church of KennebunkportMichael & Julie SpenlinhauerJoel & Betsy StevensThe Bank of Maine Charitable FoundationConrad & Sandra WelzelCustomers of Yummies Candies and NutsSuzanne Zilber

$50 - $99 L. Dianne BarbourTracey BellMarnie CarrickSophy ChanCustomers of Common Ground MarketJessica CoppJoanna DillonBill & Monica Grabin

Hannaford Community CashYvonne & Brian JumperLandry’s Furniture BarnStephanie LavertuWayne & Michelle OostermanDavid B. Reid David & Maureen RobbinsJ Douglas SaurmanAnnie SchlesingerDavid & Jane SmithBill SoucyAlalia Thaler

$1 - $49 Diana AbbottSue Anne BellavanceSandra BoardmanMichelle CloutierAnne DalyPaul DemersPauline GardnerCecile & Hobart HarndenEstate of Andrea IrvineKarla KyleRichard & Caryn LambertElizabeth & Gregory McCarthyIsabelle McNallySharon MonahanConner & Wendy MooreSarah MooreCustomers of Noel’s CaféSarah-Jane PoliCustomers of Saco Valley Credit UnionWilliam & Nancy SanbornSylvia & Bill SearleDebra ThompsonWells Fargo Community SupportYork Psychotherapy Associates, Inc.

Our Volunteers July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014

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Diana AbbottRalph AustinDiane BarbourBirdhouse SanctuaryBlackrock FarmCarol BoydMargaret & Peter BrewittVirginia CalvoThe Colony HotelTom ConnollyLynn CoxKim CrookBrett DaviesJoanne DewittCarmine DolceJim FitzgeraldGeorge GeyherhanNancy GeyherhanJoanne GuimondRhonda HebertRuth HernandezMaureen HirstMargareta JacobsonKerry JamiesonAnita Jones

Marianne KotsonisKelly LabrecqueMarc LamontagneRobin LeBuffHelene LewandBeverly LynchLouise MasonMary Beth McGrathAnnette MerrillJackie MilletLori MinorMichelle Moore AllenJill MortensonBeckie MoulinMorgan MoultonTim NelsonBetsy O’BrienJohn PaltanawickAmanda PetersonNancy PlaistedDavid ReidBill RichardsGail RollerHilda SheltonJanelle Sherman

Anne SmithBella SmithStella SmithPolly Ann SobierKim SopinElizabeth SpahrAnn SpauldingJulie SpenlinhauerAllison SpiesJoyce StoboCarol StraubBecky SurelNancy ThalmannBarbara WartenburgAlan WatersJoAnn WatersWest Kennebunk Community GardenRuth & Art Winter

Support from Municipalities

Acton

Alfred

Arundel

Biddeford

Buxton

Eliot

Hollis

Kennebunkport

Lebanon

Limerick

Limington

Newfield

Sanford

Shapleigh

South Berwick

York

“When you let go of trying to get more of what you don’t really need, it frees up oceans of energy to make a difference with that you have ...

When you make a difference with what you have, it expands.” — Lynne Twist

62 Portland Road | Kennebunk, ME 04043 | Suite 15 | Telephone (207) 985-5975

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“You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can NEVER repay you.”

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