Letter from Leadership
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. ”
– Rumi
During this year of celebrating our 30 years of serving Cape children and families, it has been a joy to see photos and notes from past students, participants, parents, board members, community partners, and donors. As a community and organization, we have supported thousands of families during our first three decades – quite an accomplishment! and many of those first infants are now parents!
As Elizabeth Aldred wrote in a recent newsletter:
“From those early meetings (with families and community members), Cape Cod Children’s Place was designed and created. It was a grassroots process, initiated and developed through engagement with our community. And as families’ needs have evolved, our programs have evolved with them.”
Just as we did when we started, during our strategic planning process this past year, we went back out to the community to listen once again and uncover the supports that families need most
As a result of these conversations, we renew our mission and vision statements, and recommitted ourselves to working with families – built by choice, chance, or circumstances – and the community organizations that serve them.
We didn’t need a major overhaul, just small adjustments, and new ways to make sure we are accessible to all
We will continue and enhance our efforts to
Implement technology tools to make it easier to connect
Explore extended hours and days for our programs
Offer support for parents of older children
Enrich our staff development plans to meet the changing needs of children and families
On our path forward, we will hold on to what we have done best - building relationships, fostering strengths, and listening to those we serve
This past year has been one of reflection and renewal, a search for balance as we hold both our history and our next chapter We are committed to our current work, and will continue to dream big of how that work can improve and expand to reach more of our neighbors on the Cape –children, families, and our community partners who work with them
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Erin Sullivan ve Director Erin Nitsch President
Celebrating Our Collective Success
Our collective success is made possible by the collaboration of families, community partners, funders, and the dedicated team at Cape Cod Children’s Place.
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Families were connected to community resources to increase their well-being.
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Parents built skills to strengthen family bonds.
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Familiesaccessed goodsfor emergencyrelief.
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Parents built a network of support they can rely on during challenging times.
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Families with toddlers partnered with home visitors to build learning and literacy skillls.
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Early education teachers across the Cape received monthly coaching to increase the wellbeing of over 200 children.
Parentspartneredwithfamily recoverysupportspecialistsontheir parentingandrecoveryjourney.
Childrenattendedourearly educationandcarecentertolearn, makefriends,andgrow.
$48,934 in tuition assistance provided, helping families access high-quality early education and care across the Cape.
Wellspring’s Resiliency Coaches have taken time to understand our needs and tailor their support to fit our center. Together we determine what techniques work best in supporting the socialemotional wellbeing of our teachers and children in our care.
– Wellspring Participant
The CCCP staff made our family feel so supported and offered us any resource we might need They listened to us so could provide the best care for our daughter, who has a lifelong medical condition. We are treated like family h
I was given so many amazing tools by [the FIRST Steps] team I am an entirely different person, and I can look at things so differently I am worthy, I am capable, I have a chance at making a better life.
– First Step Participant
Children’s Place brings people together to build a support network while also doing parent education
– Parent Education Participant
Children’s Place offers great support for new parents – being able to get out of the house on a regular basis was important for my mental health
– Playgroup Participant
Cape Cod Children’s Place is incredibly important to families like mine because they truly understand what it means to support the whole family – not just the child. Living on the Cape, where resources can be spread out, it means so much to have one place that feels safe, connected, and community-centered They’re not just a resource-they’re a lifeline.
– CCCP Participant
I saw a big difference in my son’s development [after PC+] If we didn’t get this service, he would be really behind. They helped me get a voucher and get him into a childcare center. They were so helpful, I called and it worked like magic
– ParentChild+ Program Partici
When challenging times arise with my child, I'm able to take a breath and respond with connection, as opposed to frustration
– Parent Education Participant
Grateful for our 2025 partners in building better futures!
Individuals and Foundations
$25,000+
Leland J Adams Jr
Sally Digges and Jim Arnold
Steven and Mary Gulrich
Hawk Foundation
Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation
The Van Dereck Trust
$20,000 – 24,999
Anonymous Apgar Family Fund
$15,000 – 19,999
Anonymous
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation
Roessner Family Foundation
$10,000 – 14,999
Anderegg Family Foundation
Carol and Tim Counihan
Federated Church of Orleans
Provincetown Community Compact, Inc
PSD Fund for Working Families of The Cape Cod Foundation
RIZE Massachusetts Foundation
Seamen's Bank Long Point Charitable Foundation
Three Sibs Foundation
$5,000 – 9,999
Anonymous
Cape Associates
The Coop Foundation
Green Family Foundation
Dr and Mrs Philip Haydon
The Ingeborg Foundation
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation, Inc
The Kingston Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation
Glenn and Jean Knowlton Donor Advised Fund
Phyllis W McGillicuddy Charitable Trust
Pierson Charitable Gift Fund
Spark Foundation
Joseph W & Faith K Tiberio Charitable Foundation
$2,500 – 4,999
Anne Sigsbee and Cecil Newcomb
Gary and Lynne Forester
The Knack
Lauren Leary
Outer Cape Opioid Remediation
Funds
Michael Schaffer
Abigail Smith
Mr and Mrs John H Spurr Jr
St. Vincent de Paul Society/St. Joan of Arc Conference
$1,000 – 2,499
A Friend of CCCP
Clifton and Abigail Berner
The Church of The Holy Spirit
Kenneth Colmer and Lori Zito
Michael H Cole Charitable Giving Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation
Patricia Curnan
Betty Lee and Dudley Digges Fund
Eastham Dog Owners’ Association
Eastham Elks Lodge
F A Days & Sons Inc
The Holleran Family Fund
Andrea Holden Thanksgiving Race
Kerry Insurance Agency Inc
Robert Lingeman and Jane Howe
Middlesex Federal Savings Bank
Sarah and Rob Nitsch
Proulx Family 2005 Revocable Trust
Second Summer Cycle
$500 – 999
Anonymous
AF Hultin & Co Inc
Elizabeth Aldred and Bob Rice
Am HaYam Cape Cod Havurah
Benz Financial Services
Jeffrey Bilezikian
Francis and Janice Delmonico
DeSouza Dobro Charitable Foundation
The Jackson Yelle Family Foundation
Father McSwiney Council, Knights of Columbus
Todd and Holly LeBart
Marnie’s Army Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation
William and Mary Moore
John and Barbara Our
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Pamela and William Ritchie
Rodericks Payroll Inc
Matt and Sarah Sherman
Erin Sullivan
Dan Wolf and Heidi Schuetz
Local Funding
Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation
Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund
Cape and Islands United Way
District Attorney Cape and Islands
Eastham Cultural Council
Town of Brewster
Town of Chatham
Town of Dennis
Town of Eastham
Town of Harwich
Town of Orleans
Town of Provincetown
Town of Provincetown: John Henry
Trust
Town of Truro
Town of Wellfleet
Endowment
Cape Cod Children's Place is grateful to these generous individuals for their significant contributions to our endowment fund, which will help secure our future and continue to provide essential services to families and children on Cape Cod
Leland J Adams Jr
Nancy and Dan Crowley
Sally Digges and Jim Arnold
Catherine “Kate” Macaulay
FormoreinformationcontactErinSullivanat esullivan@capecodchildrensplacecom
Forafulllistofourdonorspleasevisit: www.capecodchildrensplace.com/donors
Fiscal Year 2025
Financial Snapshot
What We Do
Mission
Vision
Goals
We support families and community partners to increase their strengths, skills and resilience so children can thrive
A Cape Cod community where all families are valued, nurtured, and supported to achieve their full potential
Cape Cod Children’s Place advances its mission through five goals:
Educate and care for children
Increase resilience of parents and caregivers
Create social connections and mutual support among families
Train and support other family-serving organizations
Encourage community mindsets and behaviors that value positive family experiences.
A place where children and families learn and grow
Governing Board of Directors
Staff
Sarah Nitsch, President
Rich Bienvenue, Treasurer
Carol Counihan, Secretary
Dustin Ambrose
Brittany Aittaniemi
Elizabeth Aldred
Melissa Alves
Oana Andris
Jody Babineau
Audrey Barclay
Stacy Bayt
Monica Botto
Kathy Branton
Luanna Braz De Brito
Samantha Brintnall
Karen Burns
Alison Burns
Holly Carlo
Kelly Band
Kim Mead-Walters
Pamela Sears
Noelle Smith
Philip-Earl Cash
Dolores Cheney
Lucy Chrobak
Arelis Cruz-Aleman
Elizabeth Dempsey
Alyssa Demoraes
Kathy Fee
Ekaterina Grishenkova
Cynthia Horgan
Cindy Martin
Kathe Medwin
Karie Miller
Monica Montoya-Quintero
Safak Narli
Karina Negron Miranda
Edith Marley Pereda
Erin Pierce
Nicole Poillucci
Sophie Rezendes
Derrick Roese
Sorivel Rosario
Christina Russell
Adam Schwamb
Billie Starks
Joanna Stevens
Erin Sullivan
Rachel White
