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Announcing the Winners!
Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families
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Lucy Fowlkes Breed Family Services Volunteer Award |
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Winner
2010 Smith Award
for Excellence in Service to Families
The Children's Place & Parent Education Center
On May 20 during a Family Services Celebration at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, the New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund/ Prevent Child Abuse NH awarded the prestigious Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families to The Children's Place and Parent Education Center (The Children's Place), a family resource center in Concord. A $15,000 unrestricted cash prize was given to the winner. Over 150 people turned out to honor the Smith Award winner.
Michelle Dreyermond and Kay Sidway of the Children's Place and Parent Education Center with Keryn Bernard-Kriegl, Executive Director and Peirce Hunter, Board Chair of the NH Children's Trust Fund
Established in 1978 as the first Family Resource Center in New Hampshire, The Children's Place and Parent Education Center is a family resource center providing services to families in Greater Concord, including support services, childcare and group play, parenting education and community outreach programs. Parent driven and parent led, The Children's Place emphasizes respect for and understanding of children and the importance of parenting. Located in a renovated house, large and spacious areas allow children to play, receive individualized attention and cozy, comfortable rooms welcome parents for parent education and support groups.
State Legislator Mary Stuart Gile, one of The Children's Place founding mothers, has noted, that "Many times whether it is in the context of testifying on a bill or thorough committee hearings, The Children's Place has been referred to as an organization that proactively strengthens families and provides universal access to all families. The Children's Place does not label or judge but takes everyone in." A parent expressed it well-"parent involvement and staff make it so excellent...staff are good communicators and use a lot of modeling. They make parents feel like 'I can do that.'
The Children's Place and Parent Education Center has been a leader in the state and a model for other family support programs for many years.
The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund also recognized Kay Sidway, Program Director, mentor and "mother to all", for her 32 years of leadership and dedication to the children and families of The Children's Place.
Kay Sidway with Keryn Bernard-Kriegl |
The Smith Award for Excellence
in Service to Families
Lou & Lutza Smith were New Hampshire philanthropists with a special interest in children and families. Their foundation created the prestigious Smith Award, a bi-annual award to a nonprofit agency whose best practice work and standards exemplify exceptional service to families.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua
Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire
Merrimack Valley Day Care Service
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Winner
The Lucy Fowlkes Breed Family Service Volunteer Award
Tia Parr of Northfield
Included in the Family Services Celebration at the Capitol Center, the New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund awarded the first Lucy Fowlkes Breed Family Service Volunteer Award to Tia Parr of Northfield. The award was presented by Lucy Fowlkes Breed and included $250 cash prize. Lucy advised Tia to use the prize money to nurture herself since nurturers need nurturing too.
Tia Parr of Northfield came to the Children's Place and Parent Education Center in Concord in 2005 as a parent and volunteer. At that time she volunteered in the Respite Childcare Program providing childcare to the other children at the Children's Place. In 2006, Tia was invited to join the Board of Directors of the Children's Place and Parent Education Center.
Tia Parr with Keryn Bernard-Kriegl, NHCTF Executive Director, Peirce Hunter, Board Chair and Lucy Fowlkes Breed |
Tia has given back to the Children's Place through her dedication, enthusiasm and strong leadership. Her work has focused on providing direct care to children and families, as well as organizing family fun events and parent education programs. All of her volunteer work has directly impacted families, providing them with quality services and supports that strengthen them and the community.
The list of volunteer activities in the nomination form was extensive. To summarize the nomination: "Her work at the Children's Place and Parent Education Center is outstanding. She is enthusiastic and always strives to ensure quality programming for children and families. She is a strong advocate for families, always considering how board decisions affect families and the community. Her volunteer work at the Children's Place has resulted in solid, family focused programming that strengthens the family and community."
Lucy Fowlkes Breed
Family Service Volunteer Award
Lucy Fowlkes Breed is an active family service volunteer. Lucy served as a founding trustee on the board of the New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund, dedicating 14 years as a board member; 8 of those as board chair. The Lucy Fowlkes Breed Legacy Fund was created in her honor to recognize a NH citizen for their exceptional volunteer service to children and families
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Thank You to Our Generous Event Sponsors
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Thank You to
the Purple Finches of Concord Community Music School for delightful entertainment during the NH Children's Trust Fund Family Services Celebration!
Purple Finches with Maria Isaak, Director |
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The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund was established in 1986 by legislative statute RSA 169-C:39 to support programs in New Hampshire that work to prevent child abuse and neglect. Our focus is primary prevention initiatives that keep children safe and families strong.
The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund believes that the most effective way to keep our children safe from abuse and neglect is to foster the development of strong families. The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund advocates for positive change in both state and federal policies that effect children and families.
The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund is the New Hampshire chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.
To find out more about our programs and partners, go to our website.
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Concord, New Hampshire 03301
(603) 224-1279
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