I believe in second chances I believe in her legacy

Prevention Services

Children’s Aid Staff

When parents or guardians have a home life that puts their children at risk of foster care placement, Children’s Aid’s Prevention Services help them build the skills necessary to keep their families strong and united. Denise is the director of one of those interventions, Homemaker Services, where staff members spend many hours each week in clients’ homes and coordinate with social workers to strengthen daily life skills and provide medical and mental health support. Our homemakers help with improving hygiene and cooking practices, organizing home finances, creating a more reliable medication plan, and providing referrals. Denise is particularly proud of her team’s recent accomplishment: earning an accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), one of the most prestigious recognitions in the family services field.

Children’s Aid Supporter

In 2003, Nicole lost her daughter, Karolyn, to sudden infant death syndrome. Her cousin, who was a Children’s Aid supporter, established a memorial fund to honor Karolyn’s memory and support our medical foster care program. For two decades, Nicole and her friends, family members, and colleagues have contributed, ensuring other families experiencing medical crises with their children have the resources they need. Nicole and her network also contribute to our holiday drives. “Christmas was the only holiday I spent with Karolyn,” Nicole said, “so it seems appropriate to align my charitable giving with it.”