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Notes from our leaders Our Mission ’m the newly elected not changed. Just like in We nurture and educate children and their families. President of the Board of previous times, the Center IDirectors, though, I’m not and the Board of Directors are new to the Children’s Center. committed to quality programs, Our Shared I’ve been active with the Center no matter how many children since my daughter attended we serve. Values here many years ago. I hope you’ll enjoy the stories Because children deserve our best It’s amazing how much the in this edition of the annual efforts . . . Children’s Center has grown report. This is a sample of those We serve children of all levels since its beginnings in 1983. we served during the 2014- of ability, including children Did you know: 2015 fiscal year. with disabilities. On behalf of the Board of • During the 2015-2016 Directors, I want to thank all We celebrate diversity in all our year, it’ll be our 33rd year of the families who trusted the programs. serving children with the Early Children’s Center to serve you We recognize the family as the Intervention program and and your children in 2014-2015. best teacher and decision Community Childcare. We are honored to be a part maker for their children. • This is our 17th year serving of your lives and thank you for Western Tidewater with Early your continued support! We embrace the community as Head Start. our partner in serving children. • We are beginning our fourth Bob Petty, year of offering Head Start in President, Western Tidewater. Board of Directors Throughout this long period of growth, some things have

ach new day brings hope. the lives of children and fami- Hope that today’s children lies. Eare loved and safe. Hope Emily Dickinson wrote, “Hope that joy will permeate their lives is the thing with feathers that and smiles will lead to laughter perches in the soul - and sings Children’s Center the tunes without the words - and delightful squeals of learn- Directors Team ing and fascination. and never stops at all.” The Children’s Center is all May we never stop hoping. Rosalind Cutchins, M.S. about hope. The mission of the Our community’s children de- Executive Director agency guides the Board of Di- serve hope that never ends. Janet Owen, B.S. rectors, Policy Council, commu- Finance Director nity, staff, children and families Rosalind Cutchins, to believe that together we can Executive Director Tamie Rittenhouse, M.S. make it work. Together we will Head Start/Early Head Start Director overcome barriers and invest in Anne Bruehl, Ph.D Mental Health Director

G. Lee Taylor, B.A. Early Childhood Education Director

On The Cover: Annual Report Editor “A Day at the Children’s Center.” Photos by Diane N. Zeigler Jeffrey J. Zeigler, B.A. and Jeffrey J. Zeigler Community Relations Coordinator Financials Early Head Start & Head Start Revenues & Expenses

Revenue and Expenditures 2015-2016 Early Head Start Budget 2014-2015 EHS Revenues and Expenses 2014-2015 Actual – $8,444,030 EHS Revenues Source Budget EHS Federal Funds $2,606,469 Revenues Revenue by Source In-Kind Contributions $ 537,400 % USDA $ 116,000 EHS Federal Funds $2,719,396 78 Local Tax $ 13,000 Fees 9% ($733,536) In-Kind Contributions $ 581,379 17 United Way $ 19,012 USDA $ 98,896 3 Contributions $ 82,205 Local Tax $ 13,000 0 TOTAL $3,374,086 United Way $ 16,164 1 Contributions $ 41,074 1 Gifts 18% ($1,496,301) TOTAL $3,469,909 EHS Expenses Source Budget Expenses Salaries $1,955,007 % Other $ 886,599 Salaries $1,774,434 51 Supplies $ 245,073 Other $ 937,259 27 Fringe $ 277,907 Supplies $ 325,240 10 Travel $ 4,500 Fringe $ 252,963 7 Federal Funds 73% Contractural $ 5,000 Construction $ 108,326 3 ($6,214,193) TOTAL $3,374,086 Equipment $ 37,338 1 Contractural $ 24,303 1 Travel $ 10,046 0 TOTAL $3,469.909 Expenditures by Program Audit Results 2015-2016 Head Start Budget 2014-2015 HS Franklin Childcare 3% Suffolk Childcare 3% The independent auditors’ report Revenues and Expenses expressed a qualified opinion on the Head Start Revenues Early Intervention financial statements of the Children’s Source Budget & Pediatric Center for the fiscal year 2014-2015. HS Federal Funds $2,370,727 Revenues % Therapy 11% The qualification is based on the In-Kind Contributions $ 565,307 USDA $ 214,000 HS Federal Funds $2,706,379 75 financial statements, which show Local Tax $ 13,000 In-Kind Contributions $ 561,373 16 fixed assets purchased with Head United Way $ 13,375 Contributions $ 109,014 3 Head Start 41% Start funds as fully depreciated Contributions $ 1,000 USDA $ 218,710 6 in the year of acquisition. Prop- TOTAL $3,177,409 United Way $ 10,778 0 Early Head Start 42% Local Tax $ 13,000 0 erty and equipment acquired for the TOTAL $3,619,253 Head Start programs may be fully Head Start Expenses expensed in the year acquired, in Source Budget Expenses accordance with Federal regulation 2 Salaries $1,572,067 % CFR 225, Appendix B(15)(b)(4). Other $1,044,076 Salaries $1,487,284 41 We are pleased to report the audi- Supplies $ 312,854 Other $1,119,096 31 tors’ report on compliance for the Fringe $ 243,912 Supplies $ 404,979 11 Children’s Center had no findings or Travel $ 2,000 Construction $ 316,482 9 Contractual $ 2,500 Equipment $ 59,415 2 areas of non-compliance for the Early Construction $ 0 Fringe $ 219,348 6 Head Start and Head Start programs TOTAL $3,177,409 Contractual $ 11,855 0 for the fiscal year 2014-2015. A copy Travel $ 794 0 of the Children’s Center’s audit is TOTAL $3,619,253 available upon request. 2 3 Early Head Start & Head Start Facts Skyla continues to transition Kindergarten Readiness The following is an excerpt from a letter received by the Children’s Center from a The Children’s Center has school readi- thankful parent: ness goals across five key domains: social and emotional development, language development and literacy, approaches toward learning, cognition and general knowledge, The Children’s Center and physical well-being and motor develop- 300 Executive Court ment. Suffolk, VA 23434 The Center uses ongoing assessment through Teaching Strategies Gold to monitor I would like to sincerely thank the staff at The all children’s progress and to individualize Children’s Center for making my little one’s time lesson planning. at the center so enjoyable. They plan frequent Teachers enter data on each child’s fun activities (like water-play day) and host progress at three checkpoints each year. The Center administers Pre-K Pals many events (like the Fall Festival) appropriate screening to all 4-year olds in the fall and for young children her age. I’m excited about spring to assess their phonological aware- what she is learning and am thrilled to know she ness. has made many friends at the center. I have, Data from the 2014-2015 school year and I will continue to recommend the Children’s showed positive progress from fall to spring Center to any prospective parents. across developmental domains. Families in the Children’s Center’s Head I want to thank Benay Patrick – you kept your Start programs participate in the Raising-A- word and moved Skyla up to the next level room Reader (RAR) program. The RAR program with her peers. I know she’s still learning in encourages parents to read with their Dental and Medical Exams children by providing literacy tools and books many areas but appreciate your help with keep- on a rotating basis. ing her with those she knows best. Transitions Skyla James • 77.5% of children in the Early Head Start program received dental screenings. The Children’s Center uses Creative continue to be tough for her, but I know you and • 82.6% of children in the Early Head Start program received medical exams. Curriculum in all of its classrooms. Creative I can get her through. • 71.0% of children in the Head Start program received dental screenings. Curriculum is a comprehensive curriculum • 79.6% of children in the Head Start program received medical exams. with a clear organizational structure and a Sincerely The Children’s Center’s particular focus on interest areas. programs The Children’s Center Early Head Start Shari Hulin Epps Early Intervention – Serves children birth to Head Start Review and Head Start programs assure that all three who reside in Western Tidewater and children have required immunizations, social have developmental delays or disabilities. The The Administration for Children and Families conducted an on-site monitoring review of the security cards, birth certificates, primary care program provides families with the information, support, and services they need to encourage Children’s Center’s Head Start programs from November 4 through November 7, 2014; January physicians, dental screenings, and health Program Statistics their child’s development. 26 through January 30, 2015; and March 30 through April 3, 2015. The Head Start Review Reports insurance before they leave the program. contained no deficiencies as a result of the review. The report included areas of strength as well as Total City of City of Isle of Southamp- Other Early Head Start – The program provides early Suffolk Franklin Wight ton areas of non-compliance, which were corrected within the designated Federal timeline. A full report childhood education, family, and health ser- Parent Involvement County County vices to low-income pregnant women and fami- is posted at each Early Head Start center. Early Intervention 401 261 38 79 23 0 lies with children under the age of three living Ninety-nine percent of families served by in Western Tidewater. Percentage of eligible children served Early Head Start and ninety-five percent of Pediatric Therapy 374 220 64 50 18 22 Head Start families participated in education Franklin Childcare 74 3 44 3 20 4 Head Start - The program promotes school in Western Tidewater readiness through enhanced health, nutritional, Suffolk Childcare 103 90 0 5 0 8 activities designed to develop knowledge cognitive, and social services to enrolled The Children’s Center estimates that 661 children are eligible for Early Head Start services in and skills that encourage self-sufficiency and Early Head Start 395 207 108 35 45 0 children ages 3 through 5 and their families liv- Western Tidewater. During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the Center served 57 percent of those eligible ing in Western Tidewater. improve interaction with children. Head Start 336 210 54 38 34 0 children (379 of 661). The Children’s Center estimates that 718 children are eligible for Head Start services in Western Total Participating 1,683 991 308 210 140 31 Community Childcare - This program provides Health Insurance licensed child care and early childhood de- Tidewater. During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, the Center served 46.8 percent of those eligible velopment services for children. Centers pro- Total Children children (336 of 718). • Eighty-four percent of children in the 1,294 vide care for children with and without disabilt- (Unduplicated) Early Head Start program had health insur- ies in an inclusive learning environment. ance. Average EHS Monthly Enrollment for 2014-2015 as percentage of funded • Ninety-two percent of children in the Enrollment: 96% (245 of 256). Average HS Monthly Enrollment for 2014- Head Start program had health insurance. 2015 as percentage of funded enrollment: 97% (290 of 300). 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he generosity of the Darden Jones Jones family toward the worked his way TChildren’s Center has through Elon stretched over 32 years. And College and now the connection between Emory University the two will live on longer Medical School. thanks to a decision by the He came back Center’s Board of Directors. to Franklin to Dr. Darden Jones and his practice dentistry brother, William T. Jones, do- on Main Street. nated a rental property at 507 He was a charter Third Avenue in Franklin to the member of the Children’s Center in 1983 dur- Franklin Lions ing its infancy. Following reno- Club. vations, the building became “He just loved Latisha and Faith the Children’s Center’s first the local scene,” home in 1984. The building is Watt said about still used today and houses his father. “He are leaders and learners Early Head Start classrooms. loved Franklin. The Children’s Center Board He was active in he Children’s Center is parent, I try to make the time their mom she is proud of her? of Directors voted in Septem- his church and honored to partner with to teach my child and having “I love what they are doing ber to name the building the was involved in Tfamilies in their growth. that extra help the Children’s here and all the things that Barbara S. Mease Children’s the Lions Club. This has been true for Lati- Center provides is awesome,” they are offering,” she contin- Center at the Jones House. He never missed Dr. Darden Jones (pictured), and his brother William T. Jones, sha and Faith Davis. Faith is she said. ued. “I can sum it up in one Barbara Mease was the Cen- a meeting for 50 donated the building at 507 Third Avenue in Franklin, which would a child in the Head Start and Bob Petty, Board President, word - it is great.” ter’s founder and first Execu- years.” become the first permanent location for the Children’s Center. Community Childcare pro- welcomed Latisha and com- We are excited to have Lati- tive Director. She retired after Watt noted that grams in Franklin and Latisha, plimented her enthusiasm and sha on our board and Faith in 30 years of service. giving back was important to He also is a Vietnam War her mom, is a member of the willingness to share and learn. our programs! Dr. Darden Jones was a his family while he was grow- veteran. His focus has always Children’s Center Board of “The Board is delighted to dentist in the City of Franklin. ing up. been on preparing children Directors as a parent repre- have a parent who is currently He served as the mayor of “The big thing in our family and young adults. sentative. in services give feedback and Franklin, was a devoted mem- always was it is more blessed “What the Children’s Center Faith, who began at the help make decisions for the ber of Franklin Congregational to give than to receive,” he is doing is wonderful. I still Children’s Center in the Early agency. We value Latisha’s Christian Church, and was said. “Daddy gave and gave believe in my heart that if we Head Start program, is now engagement and dedication.” You can donate noted for his dedication to the and gave. That was his phi- take care of kids at a younger three. She is a happy and Latisha’s perspective is “I to the community he loved. losophy.” age, we’re not going to have to bubbly child who is a budding like to know what is going on. Children’s Center Watt Jones, the son of Dr. Watt attended Franklin High worry about people when they artist. She loves to work with It gives me a little more insight electronically! Darden Jones, lives in Norfolk. School and Randolph-Macon are older,” he said. “It is part of paint and clay. as to how everything operates He said his father grew up on Academy. He is a graduate of what my family believes.” Latisha, a single parent who and works. It’s something dif- Go to www.childrenscen- a farm. “That was his first love. Old Dominion University. He is We are so very thankful for is employed as a personal ferent for me.” terva.com and look for If he had not wanted to go into retired from Tidewater Com- philanthropists like the Jones care aide, said the Children’s Faith is also proud of her the “donate” button. Click dentistry, he would have gone munity College, having served family. To be embraced by the Center has helped her work mom. “Faith is my whole the button and follow the with Faith. world. She is a great child. directions to donate into farming,” Watt said. on the Portsmouth, Virginia community in sharing our mis- using Paypal. Originally from Holland, Beach, and Norfolk campuses. sion is a blessing. “With me being a single What three year old will tell 6 7 Boykins’ family success How you can help . . . aleb Dodson reminds Start Center, and the Children’s Center of Deloris Boone, Cpossibilities every day. teacher, note Beginning in Early Head Start the involvement and Early Intervention, Caleb’s of his parents in family prioritized goals for his Caleb’s growth. speech and motor develop- Caleb’s father is Donate ment. Keeping those goals in always here for You can donate directly to the mind, his family, teachers, and fatherhood ac- Children’s Center through our therapists worked together tivities and works website (www.childrenscenterva. to give him opportunities to one on one with com, look for the yellow donation practice, be encouraged, and him. He also button), or by mail at 700 Campbell celebrate his success! brings Caleb’s Avenue, Franklin, VA 23851. Your Now in Head Start, he older brothers NAP Tax Credits donation can be made in memory The Virginia Neighborhood Assis- speaks complete sentences, to the Center to or honor of a loved one or friend tance Program (NAP) provides tax letting everyone know what work and grow and designated to a particular incentives to individuals who do- he thinks and needs. That is with Caleb. building or program. nate $500 or more in a six-month success! Gregory Dod- period to the Children’s Center. The playground is his “pal- son, Caleb’s ace.” Earlier in the year, Ca- father, notes how Volunteer leb stood at the bottom of much Caleb has The Children’s Center has many United Way, CVC, and Caleb and Gregory Dodson the slide watching his friends grown in his de- volunteer opportunities from read- ing to children and sharing a skill CFC Campaigns run up and zoom down. With velopment. “He The Children’s Center is a partner or a hobby to painting or helping opportunity and support, he is learning a lot of new words, share their wonderful children with the United Way of South with a newsletter mailing. prioritized the slide as his own and I am very proud of him,” with the Children’s Center. We Hampton Roads and the Franklin goal. Today, he runs to the top he said. Of the staff, he states, are so honored to be a part of Southampton Area United Way. and glides to the bottom with a “They love Caleb!” their lives. Guest Speakers You can designate your United smile. That is success! Caleb’s dad is so very right! The Children’s Center can provide Way, Combined Virginia Campaign, Dorothy Bryant, Site Super- We are grateful for Caleb, his a guest speaker for your club, or Combined Federal Campaign to visor of the Courtland Head family and all families who church group, or organization. the Children’s Center (Agency Topics range from early childhood #5076). development and behavioral health to disabilities and Planned Giving ccording to the Social bereavement. You can make an impact on chil- According to the Impact Calculator by dren for many years to come Social Impact ALow Income Invest through planned giving. Planned ment Fund, the Children’s Gifts also give back – and can help Center adds millions of dol- Did you know? In-Kind Gifts The Children’s Center accepts you prepare for your future. They Calculator, lars in benefits to the commu- in-kind gifts including classroom can allow you to take sizeable in nity each year through its For every $1 invested in the Children’s art supplies, educational toys, come, gift, and estate tax deduc- Early Head Start and Head early childhood education, recreational toys, and general tions, and provide favorable cap- Start programs. there is a $7 return on Center adds supplies. For a comprehensive list, tal gains tax treatment. Planned According to the calculator, investment. go to www.childrenscenterva.co Gifts allow you to leave a legacy each year the Center adds millions page/wish-list/. that fits your philanthropic goals. nearly $46 million in societal in benefits benefits and over $266,880 in improvements in adult To get involved in these activities,contact Jeff Zeigler at 562-6806 health. or [email protected]

8 9 In honor, memory & gratitude Honor continued from page 10 Children’s Center Board Barbara Mease & Randy Betz of Directors Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins In Memory Many of our friends offer the Children’s Center gifts made in Rosalind Cutchins Bud Mease Thelma Reece Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Sybil Beale honor, in memory, or in gratitude of someone special. Those being Children’s Center Staff honored or remembered are printed in bold italicized print followed Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Dorothy C. Beale Rosalind Cutchins Dave Mease by the donors’ names. These tributes were given between July 1, Captain & Mrs. J.D. Reilly Beverly & Al Briggs Patricia Edwards Barbara Mease & Randy Betz 2014 and June 30, 2015. Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Mr. & Mrs. J. Fowler, Jr. Jason “Brent” Kimlick Jan Mease Palmer Runnels Sidney Brittle Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Georgianna Runnels Lorraine Greene Whitehead Lindsay Cutchins Jeff Mease Marion Smithwick Holland & Mary Ross Brown Roger Wilson Drake III In Memory of Angels Owen & Lisa Reece Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Shirley P. Drake Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Peggy Darden Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fowler Rosalind Cutchins Janet Owen Mr. & Mrs. R. Wilson Drake, Jr. Betsy Munford Charlton Sykes Roy W. Bryant Drs. Paul & Diana Conco Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Doris Drewry Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Brown Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fowler, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Owen D. Gillette Patricia Edwards Jon & Tanya Parks Louise B. Noles Jessie T. Cobb Charles W. “Chuck” Noles Patsy Bailey Tomlin Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler John Carlton Butler Lewis Dunlow Louise B. Noles Louise B. Noles Mike & Janet Owen Dr. Michael Ponder Louise B. Noles Mr. & Mrs. Owen D. Gillette Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Glenda Newsome Turner Owen & Lisa Reece Mr. & Mrs. James E. Rainey Roger Lee Butler Stacey Ashley Fowler June Bradshaw Old Jessie T. Cobb Mr. & Mrs. T. Kent Stephenson Theresa Sousa Louise B. Noles Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fowler Jessie T. Cobb Dorothy Butler Tyree Marguerite Cutchins Tom & Sara Carter William & Rebie Fowler Thomas C. “Tee” Outland Louise B. Noles Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rountree Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fowler Louise B. Noles Annette Underwood Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hatfield Elizabeth Sprouse Catherine Cobb Gregory Bryant Gillette Bobby & Alyce J. Parham Holland Woman’s Club Jessie T. Cobb Tamie & Todd Rittenhouse Mark & Karan Hodges Mr. & Mrs. Owen D. Gillette Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fowler Maggie L. Vaughan Mike & Sue Johnson Louise Story Mary Alice Wade Cotton Rose McCutchen Goodman Ruth Petty Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Updike Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Peter M. Vick Jessie T. Cobb Kevin & Jewel Shepherd Barnes, Brock, Cornwell and Lucy Howell Waters Susan Elise Jones Virginia Lee Story Heilman, PLC Bobbie & Meta Councill Dolly Goodwyn Charles Waters Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Peter M. Vick Deborah Goodwyn Dorothy C. Beale Dorothy C. Beale John C. Zeigler Brent & Michelle Kimlick Maggie Swain Bill Hopkins Drs. Paul & Diana Conco Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Councill Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Dorothy C. Beale Peggy Darden Mr. & Mrs. Gene M. Correll Jan and Bill Kreider Janice Tawney Mr. & Mrs. J.E. Crenshaw Leah & Marshall Hubbard Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins In Honor Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Mark Hubbard Peggy Darden Barbara S. Mease Cindy Thomason Marguerite Cutchins Bobby Hurley Starling Presnell Davis Mary Frances Abbitt Drs. Paul & Diana Conco Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Charles Cutchins Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Candice Lilley Ferguson Dorothy C. Beale Susan Elise Morton Bruce & Lisa Turner Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Mary Jane Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Owen D. Gillette The Alwood Grandchildren Mike & Janet Owen Peggy Darden Marguerite Cutchins Susan Johnson Mr. & Mrs. James R. Kello IV Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Alwood Barbara Mease & Randy Betz Henry & Cindy Thomason Linda N. Vick J.W. Cutchins Willie & Lillie Johnson LaCount & Anna Anderson Louise B. Noles Peter M. Vick Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fowler Mike & Janet Owen Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Judge & Mrs. Westbrook J. Parker Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler J.D. & Debbie Vann Marguerite Cutchins Derwood Jones Dorothy Bryant Jessie T. Cobb Helen N. Nurney Peggy Darden Zachary C. Cutchins Mr. & Mrs. William Tawney Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Zeigler Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Joe & Sandy Joyner Henry & Cindy Thomason Peter M. Vick Ryan & Aaron Zeigler Jeffrey J. & Diane N. Zeigler Marguerite Cutchins Lindsay Holloman Charlotte Whitley Glynn Dansey Tommy Joyner Dr. Kim Morgan Piland In Gratitude Charlotte Whitley Mr. & Mrs. Mark H. Hodges III Ann C. Dalton Phillip “Popcorn” Darden Paul Camp Marks Jennifer Pollard Peggy Darden Mr. & Mrs. Eugene M. Grizzard Kevin, Rosalind, Zachary, Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Thomas Irvin Darden Texie Camp Marks Lindsay Cutchins and Lloyd Raiford III Barbara C. Vaughan R. Marks Arnold Kelsey Cutchins Beard Jessie T. Cobb Dude & Scout DeWitt Bob & Patsy Marks Owen & Lisa Reece Evan Rawls Karen Mease Kevin & Rosalind Cutchins Katherine Rawls Barbara Mease & Randy Betz See DONORS, page 12 See HONOR, page 11

We apologize in advance for any errors or omissions. Please contact us if your listing does not appear as you wish. 10 11 Donors We embrace the community as our partner in serving children. Donors Donations help make our programs stronger. The Children’s continued from page 12 Center extends many thanks to the good friends who have made Viola Johnson Donald T. Robertson United Way of the Virginia Peninsula Mary F. Abbitt donations between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Some donors give more than once but are only listed once. Amirah Jones Brittany Royal Deborah Urquhart ABC Self Storage Deborah Jones Georgianna Runnels Boo Van Straten Anonymous (many) Mindy Jones Peggy Rush Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Anna Dantonio Jocelyn Gilchrist Sharon Jones Ruth Bible Class Barbara Wade Bar of Franklin Peggy Darden Mr. & Mrs. S. Bernard Goodwyn Jennifer Joyner Ruth Camp Campbell Foundation Corrie Walker Margaret Bachman Cynthia Demiel William A. Gwaltney Jane E. Kay Shirley Schultz Walmart of Newport News Bank of America Belinda Dillard Mr. & Mrs. James A. Habel III Kings Fork Ruritan Club Kevin & Jewel Shepherd Kathy Wallace Barbara Barnes Raven Dillard Hampton Roads Community Kohls Diane Smith Grashaun West Martha Barnes Kelly Dodson Foundation Celestia Lawrence Shirley H. Smith Sarah White Shirley A. Barnes Mary Jo Easterling Margo Harding Teofila Leaf Soho Center Lorraine Greene Whitehead Jeff Barr Mr. & Mrs. Robert Edwards Hilda Harmon Ashton Lietuvinkas Southampton County Michelle Whitehead Rachel Beale Trica Edwards Spring Harris Adrienne Liggins Southeast Virginia Community Diana Wiggins Bennett’s Creek Sertoma Club Argo Ellis Katie Hedgepeth Donna Lloyd Foundation William M. Camp Foundation Justen J. Berry Crystal Ellis-Ward Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Herbkersman Minnie Long Jennifer Spencer Carolyn Williams Kendra Berry Pat Ellsworth High Street United Methodist Church Love’s Country Stores Rhonda Stewart Roma Williams Birdsong Charitable Foundation Albony Evans Hillcrest Baptist Church Nancy Lowe Suffolk Foundation Vanessa Williams Georjeane Blumling Portia Everett Taneisha Hicks Manry-Rawls, Corp. G. Lee Taylor Lori Wilson Eunice Blythe Joyce A. Faison Glenn Higgenbotham Susie McFatridge Nicholas Tenorio Marsha Winslow Deloris Boone Mary Faison Janice A. Holland Barbara Mease & Randy Betz David Thomas Cyndi Wood Hattie M. Boone Velma Falkins Holland Woman’s Club Chris Moon Ralph & Carol Tinkman Sarah Barlow Wright Teresa Boyd First United Methodist Church of Lindsay Holloman Lisa Moore Chris Tsitsera Diane N. Zeigler Yvonne Bostwick Newport News Gretchen Hopkins Bobby Moro Rebecca Turner Jeffrey J. Zeigler Mr. & Mrs. James Briggs Alberta Floyd Horace Mann Orange Neblett United Way of South Hampton Amy & William Britt Food Lion of Courtland Carolyn Hudson Louise B. Noles Roads Joshua Britt Mr. & Mrs. Phillip E. Frankfort Katie Humphrey Judith Ocasio Sharon Britt-Eley Franklin Baptist Church Leah Hunger Janet Owen John Brock Franklin Childcare Mr. & Mrs. Earl C. Hunt LaRhonda Parker Stephanie Brooks Franklin Presbyterian Church Hunterdale Ruritan Club Benay Patrick Janice Brown Frankiln Southampton Charities International Paper Alvenia Peerman Anne Bruehl Franklin-Southampton United Way Sarah Jeter Bob Petty Dorothy Bryant Toyette Freeney J.L. Camp Foundation, Inc. Laurie Phillips Jesse & Connie Burgess Mandy Futrell Jack Jr., Inc. Leah S. Pixley Harold & Linda Burkett Angela Gary Michael Duane Jeter Mark Popovich Lashonna Cabrera Kim Gaskins Vickie Johnson Robert Powell Camp Foundations Pruden Center Camp Younts Foundation Jennifer Pruitt Courtney Carawan Jackie Pugh Mitzi Carr Catherine M. Rafferty Mr. & Mrs. Harry Christie Verna Rager City of Suffolk Irene Raiford Marti Clark Mr. & Mrs. James E. Rainey Community Action Coalition of VA Pat Reeves Continental Women of Richard Bennett Trust Hampton Roads Morita Ricks Costco Wholesale Corporation Buddy & Carol Rittenhouse Mary Jo Cox Tamie Rittenhouse Nan Coxe Trudy Rizzo Rosalind Cutchins See DONORS, page 13 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur R. Robb, Jr. Kristie Dailey 12 13 Vital Information

The Children’s Center The Children’s Center Center Locations 2014-2015 Board Officers 2015-2016 Board Officers Pres. Donald T. Robertson, B.A., M.P.A. Pres. Bob Petty, B.B.A., M.B.A. Texie Camp Marks Children’s Center Isle of Wight County Franklin 700 Campbell Avenue - Central Office Franklin, VA 23851 V. Pres. Jewel Goodman Shepherd, B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D V. Pres. Jennifer R. Spencer, B.A., P.M.P. Suffolk Suffolk (757) 562-6806

V. Pres. Mary Duck Newsome V. Pres. Mary Duck Newsome Suffolk Children’s Center Franklin Franklin 300 Executive Court Suffolk, VA 23434 Sec. Lorraine Greene Whitehead, B.A., M.A. Sec. Donald T. Robertson, B.A., M.P.A. Southampton County Isle of Wight County Franklin Early Head Start Center Treas. Bob Petty, B.B.A., M.B.A. Brent Kimlick, B.S., M.Div., C.C.A. 507 Third Avenue Franklin Franklin Franklin, VA 23851 2014-2015 2015-2016 Board Members Board Members The Children’s Center at Pruden 4169 Pruden Boulevard Deborah Goodwyn, Ph.D Deborah Goodwyn, Ph.D Suffolk, VA 23434 Southampton County Southampton County Suffolk Head Start Center Jennifer R. Spencer, B.A., P.M.P. Mark Popovich, J.D. Suffolk Suffolk 860 Davis Boulevard Suffolk, VA 23434 Mark Popovich, J.D. Chris Tsitsera, B.S., M.A., Ed.S Suffolk Southampton County Smithfield Children’s Center 240 James Street Chris Tsitsera, B.S., M.A., Ed.S Lorraine Greene Whitehead, B.A., M.A. Southampton County Southampton County Smithfield, VA 23430

Daniel Simonsen, A.B.A. Jewel Goodman Shepherd, B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D Smithfield Head Start Center Franklin Suffolk 236 Washington Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Diana Conco, R.N., Ph.D Latisha Davis Franklin Franklin Southampton Head Start Center Brent Kimlick, B.S., M.Div., C.C.A. 22015 Aurora Street Franklin Courtland, VA 23837

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