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To teach, every day, life skills and the values necessary for a successful life – one full of Caring, Contribution and Commitment.
HILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A. is a private, not-for profit organization founded on December 23, 1882 and incorporated on March 16, 1883. Founded as the Council Bluffs Home of the Friendless, the name changed to Christian Home Association in 1894. The name was changed to Christian Home AssociationChildren’s Square U.S.A. in 1986. Each day over 1,300 children from birth to 21 and their families are enrolled in one of the organization’s programs throughout western Iowa and the Omaha metropolitan area. Services include early childhood educational programs; counseling services; pediatric integrated health services; emergency services for children including a telephone help line, triage and temporary shelter; a grades 1-12 school for children with behavioral needs; residential treatment for children and adolescents experiencing serious emotional disorders; aftercare services for young adults who have aged out of foster care; and support of foster, adoptive and resource families in both Iowa and Nebraska. While programs and services are diverse, each strives to foster with participants the Vision to See (and the value of setting an ideal for which to reach); the Courage to Try (and the value of accepting each obstacle as a challenge to meet); and the Will to Succeed (and the value of making the commitment to persevere). The organization is fully licensed and accredited. The annual operating budget is $9,710,330. Approximately 165 full and part-time employees deliver programs and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Volunteers add their hearts and hands to make a difference in a variety of ways. The main campus is located just northwest of downtown Council Bluffs. A second childcare site and additional office are located within four blocks of the campus as well as in Omaha, Nebraska, at 50th and Leavenworth.
CHILDREN’S SQUARE U.S.A. N 6th and Ave. E, P.O. Box 8C • Council Bluffs, IA 51502 Phone (712) 322-3700 • (888) 245-3593 www.childrenssquare.org President and CEO: Carol D. Wood Board President/Chairman: Lisa Gilmore Guild Board President: Dennis Keithley, Friends of Children’s Square U.S.A. To volunteer or to donate contact: Joette Shaw jshaw@childrenssquare.org • (712) 325-5843 2019
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Annual/Event Sponsorships - Annual sponsors are recognized throughout the year for their support that benefits programs and special projects. Event sponsorships are also available for Chip in for Children, Run for the Young, Jason Awards, and Christmas Enchantment. • Monetary Gifts/In-kind Gifts - Both are vital in providing the array of goods and services to meet the programming needs. • Memorial and Honor Gifts - Tribute gifts are a special means of recognition for an associate, friend or family member.
• “Friends of Children’s Square U.S.A.” Memberships The “Friends” promote community interest and stimulate charitable activities that support Children’s Square U.S.A. • Endowment/Legacy Gifts- Gift to the Christian Home Association Foundation provide for long-term support. Donors eligible for Endow Iowa Funds may also contribute to the Children’s Square Endowment Fund at the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: One time, group and ongoing volunteer opportunities are available. These include administrative functions, support services, campus care, “The Closet” (donated children’s clothing) and spiritual life mentors. An application process and background checks are required for some volunteer positions. For information on current volunteer opportunities, contact Joette Shaw at (712) 325-5843 or email visitorcenter@childrenssquare.org.
WISH LIST: • Gasoline cards for foster and adoptive parents and other families • Outdoor and indoor recreational games • Gift certificates for movies, recreational activities, bowling, pizza and birthday cakes/gifts • Event tickets/passes for groups of 10-12 to museums, plays, sporting events and movies • Twin sheets, towels (bath and kitchen) • Visit www.childrenssquare.org for wish list (updated quarterly)
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