Impact Report - 2023

IMPACT REPORT 2023

Improving care. Changing lives.

Thank You. Your support makes it possible for The Baker Center for Children and Families to reach greater heights in our mission to provide the highest quality care to children and families, conduct cutting edge training and research, and build stronger and healthier communities. Because of you, we have the resources to reach thousands of children and families and support their mental health, social development, and educational goals.

We are deeply grateful for your loyalty and support. Without your help, we couldn’t do what we do. This was an outstanding year of service for children and families across our wide range of programs. We saw substantial growth in several areas, most notably the number of families and communities we impacted throughout the year.

This past spring, we launched The Baker SuperK Walk, Roll, & Fun Run. The SuperK was designed to provide a space of connection, healing, and support for our community. We were touched by the number of families who participated, and the amazing goodwill generated in support of children’s mental health and special education. We hope the SuperK will continue to bring our community together and celebrate the families we serve.

Connections with our community partners grew this year as well. Collaborations with Waltham Public Schools and Morning Star Church led to a broader range of support to many families in underserved communities around Boston.

Our BeWell initiative resulted in new, evidence-based training programs for clinicians passionate about providing the highest quality care for children in their communities. Our evidence-based and trauma-focused programs trained providers both here in Massachusetts and across the country in effective interventions as well as provided trauma-focused services to children in our community. Our Emergency Line continues to provide a safety net for children and families across the Commonwealth. We continue to expand our Center for Effective Therapy to reach more families and treat a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and behavior challenges. While our Manville School continues to provide a holistic education for children with special education and mental health needs. This wide range of services and programs provides families with hope and enables children to reach their full potential and thrive.

As we look toward the future, we hope to continue to build on our success by reaching more children and families in need and working to ensure that every family has access to the highest quality care they deserve. We sincerely thank you for your generosity and continued support to help make that vision a reality.

Robert P. Franks, Ph.D. President and CEO

John Serafini Chair, Board of Trustees

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Our Impact in

2023

Over 8,000

2 campuses Boston & Waltham

Next 20 Step

Graduates

outpatient clinic visits serving over

550 children

Nearly

475

mental and behavioral health professionals

received training Nearly

650 families received services across over 175 communities

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Nearly

120

Manville School

Students

40% of families

received reduced-fees or need-based aid

Over

400 attendees for our inaugural

Nearly

SuperK

60 Camp Baker

Campers

the 75,000 calls via Massachusetts Child

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Increasing Access to High-Quality Care Waltham Campus

Since opening in 2020, The Baker Center’s new stateof-the-art Waltham campus is helping to meet the diverse needs of thousands of children and families and address the shortage of clinicians delivering high-quality care. The over 12,000 square foot facility houses our second outpatient clinic location and professional training programs, and the Massachusetts Child Abuse Emergency Line.

Now with two campuses – in Boston and in Waltham – The Baker Center serves children and families living in more than 100 Massachusetts cities and towns.

Boston Campus

In 2023, we opened new therapeutic spaces in Boston, enabling us double the amount of outpatient clients seen. To make this possible, our administrative, training, innovation, and policy teams have moved to Waltham. Bringing the teams together will foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration to meet the challenges and tackle the complexities inherent in our work.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

The Center for Effective Therapy The Center for Effective Therapy provides short-term, evidence-based, and culturally-tailored mental health treatments for children (ages 2-22) and families who are dealing with problems related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and disruptive behavior. At our clinics in Boston and Waltham, families from more than 100 towns and cities in Massachusetts seek support from our clinicians. Therapists help children and caregivers learn skills to enhance relationships and address emotional and behavioral problems. In 2023, we saw a 25% increase in the number of children and families served at our clinic, with a 40% increase in the total number of appointments.

The Baker Center has given me a chance to really see my child for who she is. I feel a closeness with her that I had never felt before.

A big thank you to the Yawkey Foundation for providing the financial support to allow us to expand our clinical space and provide more treatments to families than ever before!

- CET Caregiver

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Manville School is a therapeutic day school for children (ages 5-16) experiencing complex social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs that impact their ability to succeed in other school settings. In 2023, nearly 120 students achieved exceptional educational and personal outcomes through Manville’s integrated clinical, behavioral, and academic services. Manville has a diverse student population representing 49 communities in Massachusetts. In 2023, at least 43% of students qualified for reduced or free lunches, and many families received support through the Manville Children’s fund, including gift cards to grocery stores, coats, and school supplies.

I’ve never seen my son so excited about going to school and seeing his teachers and friends.

- Manville Caregiver

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Camp Baker is a six-week summer day camp for children (ages 6-12) with ADHD and related disruptive behavior disorders. Each summer, campers find joy and gain social, academic, and life skills giving them confidence in school and life. They also gain friendships, helping them feel understood, accepted, and cared for – experiences that are vital for personal and lifetime achievement. Held at Hale Education in Westwood, it’s the only Summer Treatment Program that’s run out of a real camp location. In 2023, Camp Baker experienced the highest demand ever for participation. The camp was held at capacity with 60 campers.

My son spent a lot of time being told he’s a bad kid. People would tell him all the ways he was bad that day.

He’s not a bad kid at Camp Baker.

- Camp Baker Caregiver

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Next Step: College Success & Independent Living Next Step: College Success builds confidence for independent living and college life for students ages 16-20 with Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, social anxiety, and non-verbal learning disabilities or related learning differences. Each year, up to 30 students participate in social nights, day-long sessions, and a week-long overnight college campus stay. Participants learn what to expect in college, what supports are available and how to access them, and practice how to navigate academic and social situations as they transition from home to college. Caregivers also benefit from educational sessions designed to help them support and reinforce their child’s skill use. In 2023, 50% of Next Step students received scholarships to attend the program.

A profoundly life-changing experience. I now believe in myself and my ability to be successful in college, as well as whatever the next step happens to become.

- Next Step Student

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

The Quality Care Initiative The Quality Care Initiative (QCI) offers professional development training to mental health practitioners to close the research-topractice gap and to increase access to the highest quality care in Massachusetts and beyond. QCI services help to address the workforce crisis in the behavioral health workforce, producing more qualified professionals who can efficiently treat more children and families. In 2023, QCI reached nearly 4,700 communities and served almost 2,000 individual families in 11 states.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Professional Training Program The Baker Center provides professional training programs to current and future psychologists, social workers, early childhood specialists, special education teachers, psychiatrists, nurses, and mental health counselors. To support undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students, we offer on-the-job training through practicums, internships, and fellowship opportunities through our clinic and other programs. We train practitioners to utilize evidencebased treatment practices that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of care. In 2023, we trained over 400 professionals from multiple different states across the country including CA, FL, IN, MA, NC, NY, OH, and UT.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Evidence-Based Policy Institute The Evidence-Based Policy Institute promotes research and offers expertise on a comprehensive range of mental health policy issues. Our expert staff educates and collaborates with legislators and state leaders to make effective policy and funding decisions and partners with state and community organizations to increase access to inclusive and equity-oriented care.

Read our latest policy report, Mental Health and Schools: Best Practices to Support Our Students, which gained over 1,000 downloads in 2023.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

The Massachusetts Child Abuse Emergency Line, operated by the Center for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, provides a statewide emergency response system protecting the Commonwealth’s children from abuse and neglect.

Last year, the Emergency Line fielded over 75,000 calls – operating 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.

New England Association of Child Welfare Commissioners and Directors The New England Association of Child Welfare Commissioners and Directors is a consortium of child welfare agency leaders and staff from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Utilizing a shared learning approach, leaders in the region work together to change policy and practice to better serve youth and families who interact with the child welfare system. The Association facilitates the Parent Leaders of New England, The New England Youth Coalition, The National Youth Engagement Advisory Council, and The Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni, elevating the voices of, and providing community for, those who have experienced the child welfare system. In 2023, long-time Executive Director Julie Springwater retired after 29 years of service. We are thrilled to welcome Maria Gagnon as the new leader of NEACWDC!

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DONOR SUPPORT

Donors THANK YOU to all of our friends who supported The Baker Center in 2023. We are grateful to our community who believe in our mission and work to provide the very best mental health care for all children.

Individual Donors

Indicates donors who gave to the Waltham Building capital campaign

$10,000+

Kelly French

Jennifer Mendonca

and Ms. Elise Belilos

Deborah L. Anderson

Beth and Jay Goldfarb

Michele Norman

Ginette Brown

Julie and Joe Bradley

Richard Granara

Lisa Burgess

Rick and Lynne Breed

Robert Jangro

Ms. Ann O’Donnell and Dr. Michael Z. Lazor

Patrick and Sarah Cammarata

Mark Johnson

Scott and Amy Goebel

Andrew R. Knowland, Jr. and Marijane Tuohy

Amos and Barbara Hostetter

Kathleen Passano William Payne Allen Reardon

Jay and Julie Layden

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith

Christopher McDonough

Casey Solis

David and Randi Martens

Jim and Krisann Miller

Robert and Wren Sooy

Dorothy A. Weber

Mr. and Mrs. Lev Perelman

George Tannenbaum

Derrick Perkins

Dana E. Tufts

Mr. John Levy and Ms. Gail Rothenberg

$3,000-$9,999

Kenneth and Judith Peskin

Jayesh Bhansali

Rick and Yvonne Renwick

$100-$499

Kathryn E. Cade and Frederick T. Miller

Charles and Mary Ann Schultz

Sean Abely

Christine O. Dunn

David A. Schwartz and Jane Price Schwartz

Kate Agarwal

Primo and Erin Fontana Brian and Mary Jo Hogan Robert G. Holdway and Elin H. Graydon Ralph and Janice James

Roy Serpa Claire and Jeffrey Stern Neil and Lauren Tagerman

John LaPann

$500-$999

Joseph Martignetti

Anna Abate

Deborah and Jonathan Moll

Pamela E. Allara

Robert and Elizabeth Morrill

Glenn and Pat Alto

Patricia Romeo-Gilbert

Laura A. Bass

John and Daniele Serafini

Bill and Barbara Beardslee

Eric and Amanda Tjonahen

Paul Chisholm

Philip Viar

Mary Comer

Jay and Linda Webber

Jonathan Crames

Gwen Zoppo

David Cross

$1,000-$2,999

Daniel Curtin Maria Esteve

Peter Abuisi

Joseph and Cynthia Freeman

Nidhi Aggarwal and Prasun Agarwal

Buddy Gumina

Devon W. Angelini Laura K. Barooshian Christopher and Kristen Cabral Andrea Calamita Harvey and Tina Crosby Melissa Davis Drs. Robert P. Franks and Brenda Coyle Franks

Sarah Hancock Peter and Sarah Kuper Jane and John Loose Sarah Loose Tina Loose Teri and Juan Macias Catherine and Robert McMenimon

Stuart Ablon Nancy Alexander Kate Allen Joshua M. Alper Laurie Austin Kelly Bagley Alex Bahrawy Kenneth and Barbara Bane Susan Barnard Michael Barry Scott Barta Kevan Barton Ibrahim Bechwati Gregory Beedy Christopher Bellonci and Edouard Fontenot Richard K. Bendetson Charlene Bert Elizabeth S. Bishop, Ph.D. Michelle Bishop Malik Remy Black Chandler Blake Deborah Blondin Leslie Bogen Maggie Boland David Borden Kevin Bouchard Mr. Donnie Braunstein

David Burke Cathy Burns Igor Burukhin Erin Callanan Laura Cannata Christine D. Cannonier Mario Caputo Kathleen Carberry Corey Carlyle Ned Carney John Carr Melissa Carr Danielle Carreira Ching Lauren Celano Carlos Cevallos Alexandra Chabrerie Jansi Chandler Mary Charles Daniel Cheron, Ph.D. Kathleen Chloros Julian Chu Alongkrit Chutinan David Cohen Connaught Colbert Tom Connell Brendan and Carol Conry David J. Coughlin Matthew and Janice Coyle Sean Cronin Christine Crowley Sarah Cucchiara Matthew Czepiel Robin M. Deutsch, Ph.D. Keith DiCarlo Matthew DiGirolamo Robert Doles David J. Donahue Martin J. Drell, M.D. Nicholas Dronen Kate Dumas

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DONOR SUPPORT

Mark Eaton

Larry Kaplan

Kristen McVeety

Nancy Serafini

Jeremy and Jill Elman

Alan and Diana Kaye

Sherry Meadows

Hank Shafran

Linda and Harvey Elman

Edward and Lillian Keefe

Jennifer Mendelsohn

Fredi Shonkoff

Nora Elton

Stephen Kelly

Jenny Merritt

John Siracuse

Jessie Epstein

Ki Nam Kim

Kate Merritt

Mr. Walter Snedeker

Nina Farouk

Kisung Kim

Brenda Messervy

Paige Solomon

Maureen Ferreira

Rachel Kim

Gretta Miles

Pam Sousa

Attorney Mary Ferriter

Andrew King

Corine Milgram

Heidi Steinert

Kevin Flaherty

Jayne Knox

Misbah Mohammed

Edward Stern

Katelyn Flint

Melanie Kokoros

Michael Monteiro

Ramnath Subbaraman

Jeff Flowers

Sarah Koster

Alex Montgomery

Corryne Swails

Harvey A. Fodor

Paul and Lee Kouri

Lori S. Mooney

David and Karen Swan

Marc Fortier

Dr. Douglas and Janice Koza

Michele Moses

Rob and Jan Swartz

Maria Gagnon

Debra Kradzinski

Mike Nay

Daniel and Abby Swenson

Sophia Garmey

Dave Kusmin

Jane Wasserman Newman

Stephani Synn

Dr. Virginia Gavris

Rachel Langer

Sabrina Nicholson

Valentine Talland

Suzanne Geary-Henderson

David LaPann

Elizabeth Nolan

Sarah Tannenbaum

Charles and Felicia Gervais

Bethany Lee

William and Assunta O’Keefe

Lydia M. Taylor

Matthew Giorgetti

Donald Lee

Andrew O’Brien

Mary Beth Taylor

Annette Given

Jed Lehrich

Moira O’Brien-Meacham

Fritzlaine Thermidor

Brian Gleason

Megan Lenzi

Kelsie Okamura

Susan Thompson

Abigail Glovsky

Michael and Judy Leopold

William Overholt

Barbara W. Thumm

Alex Glovsky

Suzanne LeVan

Kenneth Owens

Jeremiah Toomey

Lia Glovsky

Judith Levine

Gail Packer

Mike Glovsky

Dave Liebrock

Tessa Palafu

Dr. Claudio Toppelberg and Mrs. Sarah Romano Toppelberg

Richard D. Glovsky, Esq. and Susan Glovsky

Judith Liskin-Gasparro

Michael Palmer

John Litzow

Nancy Peabody

Laura Loftus

Rubye Peyser

Alexander Lurye

Colleen Phelps

Anne Mahon

Megan Pickette

Christie Mais

Justine and Doug Plaisted

Leah Mais

Christopher Poke

Caitlin Malone

James and Doris Prince

Rick Manley

Ellen Promise

Mason Marek

Patrick and Anne Quinn

Belinda Marquis

Linda Rappaport

Emily Celano Marquis

David Rattner

Thomas Marra

Marcy Ravech

Karen Marryat

Nan Reap

Maureen Martens

Jean Rich

Anna Martineau

Dan Riley

Stephanie and Vincent Massey

John Riordan

Katherine May

Chelsey Robinson

Ray L. Maynard

Aida Rodriguez

Leslie McClain

David Rouse

Marion McEwan

James A. Rullo

James McGlew

Beth Salcedo

Marc McGovern

Susan and Michael Santry

Andrea McGrath

Jacob Sarid and Ofra Sarid-Segal

James McIntyre

Dr. Andrew Schiff

Shana McKenna

Greig Schneider

Shannon McLaughlin

Jamie Schor

Jill McNamara

Scott Sepinuck

Jacqueline Goldberg Seth Goldfarb Michael Green Sue Greenberg Maria Griglio Howard and Joan Gross Andrea Grych Sarah Gurney John & Lindsay Haddad Bill Hamilton Dwayne Harris Craig Harsfield Megan Hastings Bobby Hermesch May Herr Lisa Heyl Susanna High Linda Hill Anne Hite Courtney Hite Stephanie Hohenstein Matthew Holman Zachary Houston Nancy S. Hyde Phyllis Itoka Joanne Y. Jaxtimer Martin Kane

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Blair Tyson Anastasia Karasoulos Vekiarides Gina Verdi Davide Villani Amy Wagers Amy Waltzman Jean Waye Charles Webb John T. Wilmot Dianne Wolpert Heather Yountz Rick Zantow Frank A. Zelko David Zimmer and Rebecca Buffum Aileen Zogby Marc Zwetchkenbaum and Linne Kimball

DONOR SUPPORT

Corporate and Foundation Donors $10,000+ Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

The Leonard and Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation LMA Services Company

$1,000-$2,999

$100-$499

Accenture LLP

All Brand New England

Appleton Partners

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Cabot Family Charitable Trust

Locke Lord LLP

Cummings Foundation

Marsh & McLennan Agency

The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc.

The Martin Salomon Morton and Gustel Schreiber Morton Fnd.

G. Gorham Peters Trust

Needham Savings Bank

John W. Alden Trust

New World Advisors

PFK O’Connor Davies LLP

Klarman Family Foundation

Piccolo Family Charitable Foundation

Prime Buchholz

Process Unity

Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, PC SignWorks Group, Inc.

Yawkey Foundation

$3,000-$9,999 AAFCPAs Adage Capital Management, L.P. Berkshire Bank CBIZ & MHM Clayton F. & Ruth L. Hawkridge Foundation The Dubilo Hill Group at Graystone Consulting Fiduciary Trust Company

PRW Wealth Management LLC Ranfac Corp.

RSM US LLP Silicon Valley Bank Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC

Dedham Savings Bank Fiducient Advisors The Gant Family Foundation Gilmore, Rees and Carlson, PC

Give Lively Foundation, Inc. Jones Lang LaSalle Leenath Foundation Van Millwork

$500-$999 The Albright Foundation Trust Eastern Bank Foundation United Way of Rhode Island

The TJX Companies, Inc. ValMark Securities Global Gift Fund Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

HawkEye 360, Inc. J.C. Higgins Corp.

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DONORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

2023 Events Thank you to our event committees, sponsors, board members, friends, and staff for your time, commitment, and generosity. In 2023, we raised critical funding at our events to fuel our programs, increase access, and improve care.

THE SUPERK WALK, ROLL, AND FUN RUN Our inaugural community fundraising walk happened on May 6th at the Charles River Esplanade. Over 400 supporters registered for the event and joined us for an afternoon of support and healing for children and families. Check out the highlight reel!

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DONORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

17TH ANNUAL BAKER CENTER GOLF TOURNAMENT We held our 17th annual golf tournament on June 26th at the Walpole Country Club.

Over 100 golfers joined us for a fun-filled day of play, camaraderie, and fundraising out on the green.

UPCOMING 2024 EVENTS

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Fall 2024 Be on the look out for more information about this event in the near future.

FINANCIALS AT A GLANCE

2023 Financials at a Glance We continue to invest in the future of The Baker Center, building the capacity to support ongoing growth and new areas of work.

Income

45% Tuition

Expenses

PROGRAM SERVICES

25% Contract Income

43% School-Based Programs

11% Federal Research & Foundation Grants

20% Community-Based Programs

2%

10% Outpatient Clinical Services

Contributions, Trusts, Bequests, & Special Events

17% Other

10% Research & Training Programs 2%

Commissioner's Association

SUPPORTING SERVICES 12% Administrative & General 3%

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FINANCIALS AT A GLANCE

Fiscal Year 2023 July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Income

FY 2023

Tuition

$12,538,145

Contract Income

$7,177,929

Federal Research & Foundation Grants

$3,079,216

Spending Policy Transfer

$937,128

Outpatient Clinical Service Fees

$1,260,478

Contributions, Trusts, Bequests & Special Events

$675,010

Other

$1,967,826

Employee Retention Tax Credit

–

Total Income

$27,635,733

Expenses

FY 2023

PROGRAM SERVICES School-Based Programs

$13,052,354

Community-Based Programs

$5,910,324

Outpatient Clinical Services

$3,002,953

Research & Training Programs

$3,031,353

Commissioner’s Association

$566,684

Total Program Services

$25,563,668

SUPPORTING SERVICES Administrative & General

$3,641,254

Fundraising

$956,023

Total Supporting Services

$4,597,277

Total Expenses

$30,160,945

Change in Net Assets From Operations

$(2,525,212)*

Non-Operating Income (Expense)

FY 2023

Gain on extinguishment of Paycheck Protection Program Loan

–

Utilization of Board Approved Spending Rule

$(924,977)

Investment & Interest Income, net of investment expenses

$182,626

Net Unrealized Gains/(Losses) on Investments

$(704,325)

Net Realized Gains/(Losses) on Investments

$1,213,873

Total Non-Operating Income (Expense)

$(232,803)

Change in Net Assets

$(2,758,015)

Net Assets at Beginning of Year

$26,752,154

Net Assets at End of Year

$23,994,138

*This reflects a delay in our Employee Retention Credit and subsequent utilization of endowment funds to cover expenses.

Following this report the Employee Retention Credit funds have been received.

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Board of Trustees From giving time and attention to issues and matters of concern, to deepening relationships with current and new donors and friends, we deeply appreciate our Board of Trustees for their loyal and generous commitment and efforts.

Laura A. Bass

Christopher McDonough

Jayesh D. Bhansali

Jill M. McNamara

Kristine E. Biagiotti-Bridges

Michele Norman

David J. Martens Second-Vice Chair & Treasurer

Terence S. Bradshaw

Eric Tjonahen

Christopher D. Cabral

Jay L. Webber*

Thanda Fields Brassard Clerk

Christine Dunn

Dorothy A. Weber*

Richard P. Breed III Assistant Clerk

Chris Herndon

John Serafini Chair Laura K. Barooshian First Vice-Chair

Nidhi Aggarwal

Primo A.J. Fontana *Trustee Emeritus

Joe Martignetti

In early 2024, we were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our longtime Trustee, Thanda Fields Brassard. Thanda was incredibly dedicated to the mission of The Baker Center, acting as the Clerk of our Board of Trustees, Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee, and Co-Chair of our Annual Golf Tournament. Thanda was a passionate and unwavering advocate for children's mental health, making an incredible impact on our world that will never be forgotten.

Community Partners Collaboration is imperative for us to increase access and deepen our impact. We are grateful to work with a growing network of organizations to deliver high-quality mental and behavioral care to children and families in Eastern Massachusetts and beyond.

Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston

Haitian American Medical Association

Osiris Group

Boston College

Hale Education

Boston Medical Center

Harvard Business School/ Community Action Partners

State of Florida Orange County Learning Collaboratives (14 agencies)

Boston Public Health Commission

Harvard Kennedy School

Boston Public Schools

Harvard Medical School

Boston University

Lasell University

Boston University School of Social Work

Massachusetts Department of Children & Families

Carney Hospital

Mattapan Community Health Center

Centerboard Embrace Boston Gaston Institute/ UMASS Boston GO Agency

Methuen Public Schools Morning Star Baptist Church National Child Traumatic Stress Network Learning Collaborative (5 agencies)

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT CAREGIVER CONVERSATIONS Caregiver Conversations is a faith-based, community led support program for parents and caregivers of children and teens funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation’s (BCBSF) Special Initiatives Grant. The program was delivered in partnership with The Baker Center for Children and Families, Morning Star Baptist Church, and the Parent/ Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPAL).

Following the 12-hour facilitator training in Fall 2023, project staff instructed 9 caregivers from the Dorchester, Roxbury, and Brockton community in relationship building, strengthening communication, caregiver wellness, and effective advocacy skills – with the goal to spearhead their own support groups.

With five months remaining, group facilitators have conducted 6 group sessions (virtual and in-person) with 17 caregivers in their communities, and more sessions are planned ahead!

PCIT International

State of Maine MATCH Training Partnership (15 agencies) State of North Carolina Learning Collaborative (6 agencies) Tufts Medical School VISIONS Waltham Chamber of Commerce Waltham Public Schools

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The shield and tagline for Harvard Medical School works well on the lower left of page designs.

When you support The Baker Center for Children and Families, you are not only helping to increase access to high-quality care and special education, but you are also supporting broad-based efforts to improve mental and behavioral health care for children and families in Massachusetts and beyond.

To learn how you can support The Baker Center, please call HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL AFFILIATE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL TEACHING HOSPITAL (617) 485-9635 or email The Baker Center for Children and Families 53 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 | Phone: (617) 232-8390 giving@bakercenter.org.

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