SUMMER 2015 Newsletter ALLIANCE VOICE

Preventing Abuse & Promoting Futures 6

Toddler’s Solid Start 4

Collaborate for Impact 5

$1.3 Million Raised at Dinner 8

Donors Make it all Possible 14

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AroundAround the the Alliance Alliance CHAIR Cliff Gilbert-Lurie Ziffren Brittenham LLP A MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY Amy M. Hawkes Ernst & Young LLP BOARD CHAIR TREASURER MYTHS ABOUT SINGLE PARENT Chris B. Walther Activision Blizzard CLIFF GILBERT-LURIE & MONKEYING ADOPTIONS DISPELLED Matthew Babrick CEO an adoptive mother explains the facts Goldman, Sachs & Co. Peter Benedek AROUND United Talent Agency JANIS SPIRE James P. Clark Chief Deputy Attorney, City of L.A. Russell Madness star Crystal the Monkey joined us at a recent Trent Copeland Attorney & Legal News Analyst for 600 young children to overcome Adoption Day. Thank you to producer Anna McRoberts for Nancy de Brier developmental delays. Looking ahead, creating so much fun for our kids and families! Attorney & Child Advocate we’ll reach more through our parenting Michael Downer Capital Research & Mgmt. Co. teen program (page 6), which prevents Scott A. Edelman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher abuse and the cycle of foster care for 1. Nathen Garson and Crystal Susan F. Friedman children born to foster teens. 1 NBC News (Retired) 2. Crystal at the bench with Judge Nash Leslie Gilbert-Lurie* 2 Writer, Child Advocate & Attorney Our efforts on behalf of relative foster Barbara Grushow families resulted in the historic enactment Barbara Grushow Designs of the Approved Relative Caregiver Angie Harmon Actress & Child Advocate Program to provide funding that will lift Jodie Blum is an active volunteer passionate about Yasmine Delawari Johnson Thank you for your tremendous children out of poverty. We will continue Child Advocate working with foster youth. As the executive director Jo Kaplan turnout and generous support for our to push for a system that meets each Referee, Juvenile Court of GrammyU, she hosted a job shadow day for youth Annual Dinner (page 8) and RIGHT to child’s unique needs (page 12). Mitchell T. Kaplan interested in the music industry. Jodie has always Kaplan Stahler Agency LAUGH (page 10) events. We could not wanted to adopt and we were thrilled to help create Gwyn Lurie accomplish any of our goals without Supporting the transition to Alcove Films her forever family with Tristan, 5, earlier this year. the financial support and dedication of independence for young adults makes 3 Karen Mack Writer & Producer all of you who have been friends to our a huge difference. In the last decade, MYTH: YOU CAN’T ADOPT A CHILD AS A Steven A. Marenberg* Alliance family over the years. we’ve reached 20,000 youth, bridging Irell & Manella LLP SINGLE PARENT. Sue Naegle the gap to self-sufficiency. Through the Naegle Ink FACT: I went through the same protocol and With your help, we have exceeded L.A. Opportunity Youth Collaborative Kevin Reilly evaluations as any other family. There weren’t Turner Broadcasting System many goals in our five year strategic (page 5), even more will complete challenges due to me being a single parent, but of Rick Rosen plan. We focused efforts on infants and school and start a career. Recently, a William Morris Endeavor course some days you think “wow, I could use a little toddlers, children raised by relatives former youth client, now a social worker, Bruce Rosenblum more help.” Legendary Television and the most vulnerable transition-age stopped by to pick up resources for her Phillip Rudolph foster youth. own clients. Moments like that bring Jack in the Box, Inc. MYTH: THE PROCESS WAS TOO LONG AND DIFFICULT. Susan Saltz such special meaning to our work. FACT: While navigating services and the court process Child Advocate In the past year, the Saltz Family José F. Sanchez can be complicated, I would never think twice about Sidley Austin LLP Early Intervention Advocacy Center Thank you for helping to make this 3. Crystal had the my son. You’ll do anything to make sure they have the Toni M. Schulman* obtained assessments and therapies all possible! Geary family cracking up Child Advocate best of everything so they are healthy and happy. Pamela Soper, ex officio CBS Television Bart H. Williams* MYTH: WHEN YOU DON’T ADOPT A BABY, YOU LOSE Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 2014 Programs at a Glance Adoption and OUT ON ‘FIRSTS’. Noelle Wolf Adoption Support THANK YOU JUNIOR LEAGUE! (8,028* children served) FACT: I wanted a child between 3-5 years old, and Child Advocate 873 Robert J. Woolway we’ve experienced lots of firsts together. Tristan was Trinity Capital LLC with me when he lost his first tooth. The tooth fairy NextStep: PRESIDENT & CEO Transition-Age Youth Guardianship thing was new for me too! He also went on his first Janis Spire 1,759 586 airplane ride, his first trip to the beach and of course I CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Michael House was there for his first day of kindergarten. Education and LEGAL DIRECTOR Early Child Development Laura Streimer Healthcare 1,147 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 425 Margy Feldman CELEBRATE UPCOMING ADOPTION DAYS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Constance Farrell JULY 31 & NOVEMBER 20, NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY *Includes brief services and Benefits and Special Junior League of hosted a phenomenal life skills * Past Chairs trainings for 2,123 children and families Needs Support workshop series empowering 80 young women in foster care! 1,115 ALLIANCE VOICE | Summer 2015 kids-alliance.org | 3 Pro Bono Spotlight Program Highlight

PROSKAUER ADVOCATES FOR COLLABORATE TAY SUCCESS

TODDLER’S SOLID START FOR IMPACT so he can walk, talk and learn to prepare more transition-age foster youth for success in school and work

When Laura’s mother became ill and was given one year to The Los Angeles Opportunity Youth Collaborative (OYC), which works in partnership live, Laura decided to realize her own dreams and give her with multiple agencies and builds pathways to education and employment for mother the joy of a grandchild. Laura, a teacher, adopted transition-age foster youth (TAY), is shaping a course of action for the year ahead. Jesse Sauceda spent most of his from the foster care system, knowing that many children Four implementation groups are working to improve policies, resolve system barriers life in foster care and aged out into languish there without the love of a family. Baby William and enable TAY to obtain education and employment opportunities: homelessness without a high school entered Laura’s home and the hearts of Laura and her mother diploma. He found the soon after. Coalition 1. Pathways to Successful Outcomes for TAY: Focuses on navigating smooth for Responsible Community transitions for youth with a coordinated referral network and services to get youth . He enrolled in a diploma The Alliance met Laura and William through our medical- Development on track to complete high school, achieve higher education and become ready for program and secured a mentor. legal partnership at L.A. County + USC Medical Center, work and gainfully employed. Soon after, he got a construction job where William was being treated for Fetal Alcohol through YouthBuild. Jesse recently Syndrome. Laura repeatedly sought to get William 2. Youth Leadership: Engages youth as ambassadors, spokespeople and moved into his first apartment. speech and other therapies, but she was denied. A self advocates. Sense of Home furnished his new place and Jesse proudly shares Laura needed legal muscle, so the Alliance asked pro bono problem; colors and full sentences are next,” said Laura. 3. Federal, State and Local Policy Reforms: Makes policy recommendations to photos with everyone he sees. partner Proskauer Rose attorneys Anthony DiBenneditto Laura is confident in Williams’s future thanks to the remove system barriers and ensure policies are tailored to best support the needs and Joe Perez to take the case. Their fierce advocacy in an dedicated attorneys at Proskauer. Even better, Laura’s mom of TAY. The effectiveness of the OYC is evident intense negotiation with the agency resulted in substantial has recovered from her illness and can share in that future! additional therapies for William. in Jesse’s success: he now has a home, 4. Collection and Use of Data: Develops a set of common indicators to collect and diploma and work experience, and is evaluate the measurable outcomes for youth and the efforts of the collaborative. finally creating the life he wanted. “It was is so intimidating, especially with my son’s wellbeing on the line,” said Laura. “Knowing that I had “All pro bono matters are worthwhile, but I’m an engaged and responsive team fighting for my son was invested in cases like this where years from wonderful beyond words.” now, we could sit down and track how William progressed because of what we set out to do” The therapies that the Proskauer team obtained have made OYC THEORY OF CHANGE a big difference. Now three, William is walking, running and - Joe Perez, Attorney Proskauer Rose MOVING THE SMALL GEARS MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE making friends at school. “ABCs and counting to ten are no

High School Volunteer Invests in Foster Youth IMPROVED EDUCATION OYC PARTNERS BREAKING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR Nonprofits COLLABORATING DOWN SILOS, TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH Child Welfare FOR IMPACT SYSTEM CHANGE Ashiley Lee began interning at the Alliance in February 2014. She was an School Districts incredible asset, but what truly set her apart was the ingenuity she employed Employers Higher Education to help our clients. Ashiley and her sister sold clothes and other items on Community Providers Ebay and donated $1,000 to the Alliance. She also purchased 100 duffel bags Philanthropy Probation to give to children when they change homes. Just last month, the soon-to-be Harvard freshman donated $2,000 in earnings from working in her parents’ restaurant. Thank you, Ashiley, for your generosity! Shared Vision for Change High School Sharing Data College Open Communication Work Readiness Coordinated Referrals Gainful Employment Policy Reform

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Natalie received prenatal care and a doula supported Successful Transitions to Independence SAVING FUTURE GENERATIONS her throughout the birthing process. When she went into labor ten weeks early and delivered her daughter, Natalie will soon graduate high school and Alexa will Alexa, her doula was by her side. Natalie learned to see her mother walk the stage. She has her sights

FROM FOSTER CARE breastfeed and find child care so she could return to set on college and a career in the medical field. Alexa’s helping teen parents and their babies succeed school in just three months. life will be drastically different because of her mother’s achievement, and the motivation she now has to be stable and financially independent. There’s a long road ahead, The Alliance works with pregnant and parenting teens in The Alliance has helped over 200 teen mothers. but the Alliance will continue to support Natalie and Alexa foster care to access the services and support they need to every step of the way. parent successfully and become independent and capable adults. Current studies reveal that a child born to a teen Reaching pregnant and parenting teens with an abuse parent in foster care is twice as likely to enter the child Early Intervention and Healthy Child Development prevention message, supporting their first months welfare system. The range of our programs enables us to of parenting and building awareness of healthy child impact the needs of teens as well as ensure the healthy The first three years are the most critical for a child’s healthy development is shifting outcomes, one teen parent at a time. development of their children. The goal of this development. Our efforts ensure parents work towards Stronger policies are needed to ensure that the children of comprehensive approach is to prevent abuse and thereby goals and babies reach critical milestones. If the baby foster youth never face the trauma of abuse or neglect and reduce the multi-generational cycle of foster care. displays delays, the conference prevention model triggers instead grow up in healthy, loving families. the Alliance’s early intervention experts to secure the assessments, therapy and support the child may need. By age 21, 3/4 of young women in foster care will have experienced a pregnancy. When Alexa was six months old, the Alliance obtained “The Alliance walked me through developmental testing due to her premature birth. becoming a responsible parent, Alexa was eligible for Early Start services, which provided enabling me to graduate college While teen pregnancy is declining in the overall population, Natalie with in-home childhood development coaching to and become a social worker.” rates among foster youth remain high. Attachment issues, Parents and children engage in developmental play at Raising Baby. thwart delays. An additional screening indicated that Alexa desire for a family, limited access to reproductive healthcare needed further assistance, and the Alliance advocated for - Jessica, former Alliance client and a lack of a vision for their future are factors. Our holistic connected to parenting and child development education, occupational therapies to improve her ability to crawl, play approach gives teens a new vision and hope for themselves child care and job readiness programs. In addition, prevention with blocks and pick up food. and their babies. To prevent pregnancy, we are working with of future pregnancies is addressed. the Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to equip foster youth with reproductive health knowledge and services. Natalie’s conference team included her aunt and Of all children, infants face higher rates of guardian, adult sister, therapist, social worker and maltreatment, especially as newborns. Pregnancy and Early Stages of Child Rearing an Alliance Resource Specialist. She attended parenting classes, was linked to a doula and enrolled in the Nurse- At 10, Natalie, who experienced abuse and neglect as Family Partnership, which pairs moms with nurse home a young child, was lashing out in school, threatening visitors. This plan empowered Natalie to be a nurturing her peers and even teachers. The Alliance advocated for mother and to continue high school. her to receive mental health counseling, and in-classroom help so she could heal and succeed in school. This We are amazed by the engagement we see from teen parents MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE improved her grades, school experience and behavior. who participate in these conferences, the doula program and Despite this success, at 15, Natalie was pregnant. other parenting events. They learn the importance of talking Child care poses a major barrier for teen parents. We and reading to their babies and the value of developmental address this case by case and through our policy work. In response to the high rates of foster teen pregnancy, the play. At a recent Raising Baby event (pictured above), Alliance and our partners created a program to support hosted by the volunteer group Alliance of Moms, young Similarly, the L.A. Opportunity Youth Collaborative pregnant and parenting teens and their children. The program, parents learned child safety tips and sleep techniques like raises awareness about the vital need for jobs, and links called Pregnant and Parenting Teen Conferences, convenes drumming. Many downloaded drumming apps on the spot. teen parents to employment. These efforts will deepen DCFS, advocates, community partners and supportive This responsiveness shows youths’ desire for tools on good our impact on this vulnerable population. individuals the teen identifies. The team assesses a youth’s parenting. Teens previously reluctant to focus on school or strengths, and develops a plan to overcome obstacles and accept services become motivated by their desire to provide achieve goals, such as high school graduation. Youth are a better childhood for their babies than they experienced. A father learning child safety tips and nurturing activities with his infant son.

ALLIANCE VOICE | Summer 2015 kids-alliance.org | 7 Annual Dinner

Heather Helm, Matthew Lillard, Willie Garson, J.K. Simmons Baron and Isabella Davis Carol Biondi, Prophet Walker, Bill Resnick 23RD ANNUAL DINNER Janis Spire with youth Sandra, Tyshanay and Michael RAISES AWARENESS

AND $1.3 MILLION

Susan Saltz, Karen Mack Nancy DeBrier, Janis Spire The Alliance’s 23rd Annual Dinner on Thursday, March 12, honored political activist and philanthropist Yasmine Delawari Johnson and Mikaela and her dad Cliff Gilbert-Lurie Matthew Johnson, partner at Ziffren Brittenham LLP, as the 2015 National Champions for Children. Honorary Co-Chairs Mayor Eric Garcetti and First Lady Amy Elaine Wakeland presented the award for the Johnsons’ unwavering dedication to children and youth in Los Angeles.

Mark Ridley-Thomas of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors was honored with the Francis M. Wheat Community Service Award for his commitment to issues impacting children and families living in poverty. Alliance of Moms founders Emily Lynch, Jules Leyser, Kelly Zajfen, Wendy Smith Meyer, John Schulman, Barry Meyer, Toni Schulman Danika Charity, Yasmine Delawari Johnson with J.K. Simmons Max Greenfield of Fox’sNew Girl entertained guests as the emcee. Mayor Eric Garcetti, Jackie Caster, While he brought levity to the evening, everyone felt the serious impact CA Attorney General Kamala D. Harris the Alliance has through firsthand stories from families and youth.

The dinner was co-chaired by Board Members Susan Friedman, Leslie and Cliff Gilbert-Lurie, Sue Naegle, Rick Rosen and Toni Schulman. Thank you to our amazing sponsors and guests for a memorable evening to celebrate our life-changing advocacy. Learn more and watch a moving video at kids-alliance.org.

Jess Whitehill, Blake Rummel, Phil Rudolph, J.K. Simmons Jessica and Matthew Babrick Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Leslie Gilbert-Lurie Mayor Eric Garcetti, Yasmine Delawari Johnson, Amy Elaine Wakeland, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Janis Spire, Matthew Johnson, Max Greenfield Congressman Bobby Scott, Jimenez children

David Steinberg, Chris Walther, Karin Pagnanelli Bruce Rosenblum, Russell Goldsmith

ALLIANCE VOICE | Summer 2015 kids-alliance.org | 9 Past Events Upcoming Events

COMEDIC SLAM DUNK FOR KIDS UPCOMING EVENTS at the 6th Annual the RIGHT to LAUGH event

17th Annual Steve Trevino, Sarah Silverman, Kymberly Marciano-Strauss, , Natasha Leggero Tennis for Tots | September 19, 2015 On Wednesday, May 27, the 6th Annual the RIGHT to LAUGH comedy Catch us on the courts for a fun afternoon at the event at the Avalon Hollywood raised Los Angeles Tennis Club. All skill levels will enjoy our $300,000 for Alliance programs! More round robin doubles tournament followed by delicious than 350 guests enjoyed the night of barbeque. Tennis for Tots is generously hosted by nonstop laughs from Sarah Silverman, Board Member Mitch Kaplan and Elliot Stahler of the Bob Odenkirk, Natasha Leggero, Paul Kaplan Stahler Agency. The event is held in memory Scheer, , Steve Trevino of David and Lynn Angell—a couple committed to and Rory Scovel. improving the lives of children, who tragically died on September 11, 2001. Attendees truly amazed us this year with their generous support during our FOREVER hoodie auction benefitting Event Co-Chairs Wendi Trilling, youth transitioning out of foster care. Jon Moonves with family and friends Kymberly Marciano-Strauss and Gene Stein Many thanks to title sponsor LifeLock 12th Annual and our other generous sponsors “All-In” for Kids Celebrity Poker Tournament | October 18, 2015 and donors. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing committee and Give Los Angeles foster children the upper hand and co-chairs Peter Benedek, Gene Stein, join us at the Commerce Casino’s “All-In” for Kids Wendi Trilling and Kymberly Marciano- Celebrity Poker Tournament. The Texas hold ‘em Strauss! To learn more about the RIGHT tournament benefits the Alliance and brings together to LAUGH and to see more photos, professional players and amateurs alike. It’s a fun way visit kids-alliance.org. to hone your skills at the tables among celebrity participants while supporting vulnerable children. Bob Odenkirk and Sarah Silverman Crispin and Jules Leyser, Kelly and Julian Zajfen Tafari Gonzalez-Aird, Terre Jacobs, Jeff Rudes Don’t wait—register today.

Thank you to City National Bank for sponsoring both events! For more information and to register, visit kids-alliance.org.

Kids Play, Moms Raise Funds at Giant Playdate

Bob Odenkirk, Rory Scovel, board members Steven Marenberg On Saturday, May 9, the Alliance of Moms (AOM) gathered and Phil Rudolph with Paul Scheer The room before the show Ella Marciano, Evan Strauss together 200 philanthropic-minded families for a Giant Playdate to support L.A. foster kids. The event, hosted at the beautiful Lombardi House, raised $45,000 and was sponsored by dozens of top brands, including Angel Swanson of Love & Splendor, Heirloom LA, Camp Craft, Flipbooth and Events 204. Children drummed and crafted while parents bid on impressive silent auction items. Thank you to AOM and the generous participants! Learn more at allianceofmoms.org.

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POLICY AGENDA ZEROS IN ON

FAMILY AND EDUCATION

Los Angeles County Opts to Support Vulnerable Kids

Los Angeles and 40 other counties have I couldn’t talk. officially opted into the Approved Relative Caregiver “ Funding Option (ARC) Program, which makes state I had no voice. funds available to support foster children placed with relatives. Until ARC, many children placed in the home of a relative received little or no funding. I couldn’t relate.

This year, the Alliance is working to refine the ARC program I took care of others. to ensure it works as intended and reaches all children living in relatives’ homes. Assembly Bill 423 (Cooley) will When they asked me make it clear that ARC eligibility and funding is automatic, so children don’t miss months of vital assistance. about me, I asked

“We can’t lose momentum from last year,” said and ensure every child is raised in a family, includes a focus about them.” Assemblyman Ken Cooley. “There is more to do to ensure on the needs of relative foster families and moves in the that these children receive the best support possible given direction of a child-centered foster care rates system. the traumatic circumstances they have already endured.” - Chardae McCullough, The rates we pay directly to our foster families are vitally A Child-Centered Foster Care Assistance Model important to the overall well-being of the child and Alliance Youth Council the family itself. Families can be quickly overwhelmed From the new book Aging Out The creation of ARC is a tremendous step in the financially and emotionally, particularly relatives who are right direction. However, it does not go far enough. called upon to care for multiple children as they incur ARC only provides the basic rate of funding, costs for therapies, tutoring and other services that which means children with special needs will not help normalize the child’s experience. Without adequate receive the additional support they need. support, relatives have trouble caring for youth as they get older, putting them at risk of group home placement.

“Without adequate support, relatives have Upholding Educational Rights trouble caring for youth as they get older, The education outcomes of students in foster care are putting them at risk of group home placement.” abysmal. While the Legislature has enacted laws giving foster youth additional rights to aid them in pursuing and completing their education, these laws are often ignored For these reasons, the Alliance and its partners are by schools and child welfare workers. There is no legal sponsoring AB 878 (Eggman) to shift California’s existing mechanism for foster youth to challenge being denied their foster care rate system and pay benefits based on a child’s rights under these laws (for example, to remain in their needs, not whether they are placed in a relative’s home, school of origin). The Alliance is sponsoring AB 379 to non-relative foster home, group home or through a foster expand access to the Department of Education’s existing family agency. We are also weighing in on AB 403 (Stone) Uniform Complaint Procedure to allow foster youth to to ensure proposals for the Continuum of Care Reform, a seek enforcement of their important education rights. mandated state effort to reduce reliance on group homes

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Creative Artists Agency Sharon Esfandi Tina and Lawrence Welk Marina Goyer Elizabeth Gottainer and David Sadkin Matthew Johnson Wasserman Foundation Mary and Jean De Kernion Commissioner Gabriel Eshaghian Lindy and Kevin Welk Susannah Grant and Josh Saltman Karen Mack, Esq. and Russell Goldsmith Nadine N. Bell and Bart H. Williams Dawn DeNoon Kat and Christophe Farber Patricia Wheeler Christopher S. Henrikson Zoe Schaeffer This list represents gifts of $400 or Newman’s Own Foundation Vin Di Bona Deborah Feliciano Jess Whitehill and Blake Rummel Greenberg & Bass, LLP Congressman Robert “Bobby” Scott more received between May 1, 2014 and Toni and John Schulman Lenore and Andrew Douglas Penelope Foley Sponsors Bridget and Marcus Wiley Alicia and Tim Griffin Margie and John H. Sharer April 30, 2015. Although we cannot list United Talent Agency Amgen Drinker, Biddle and Reath LLP Thomas M. Fontana Carlos W. Williams Jonathan C. Groff Brittany Sherman everyone, we are grateful for all of your J.B. and Emily Van Nuys Charities Anonymous Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation Bryan J. Freedman David F. Wirtschafter Jay Gruska Aaron Shure generous donations and assure you that Karen Johnson and Tom Appleton Harold Foonberg Francine and Manley Freid Bryan Wolf Joey Gutierrez Wendy and Brett Silver every dollar counts. Arent Fox LLP Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan Dean Garfield Patrons Abby Wolf-Weiss and Daniel Weiss Amber and Eric W. Hagen, Esq. Stephen Skrovan Activision Blizzard, Inc. Deborah and Mark Attanasio Susan F. and Alan V. Friedman Leonard R. Garner, Jr. Carl E. Wynn Foundation Missy and John Halperin Gregory Slewett Amy and Paul Blavin Jessica and Matthew D. Babrick Cara Maggioni and Jay C. Gassner Justin Gimelstob Miriam Yoo James Hancock and Stephen Mathis Sharyne Snyder Maria Calabrese and John Verniero Barbara and Peter M. Benedek The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Alice Yoon Jill and Marty Handlesman Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Capital Research & Management Carol and Frank Biondi Foundation Ethan S. Goldstine Margaret Zeigler and Cliff Maraschino Simone Harouche Bretter Jennifer Soskin Company Katherine Bond and David Slack The Hale Foundation Samantha Haas Ellen and Ken Ziffren Amy and Jeffrey Hartwick Lukas Sosnicki Disney-ABC Television Group Brillstein Entertainment Partners Jeanne R. Hayden and Gary Greenberg Sally E. and David M. Hackel Hertz Lichtenstein & Young LLP Thomas A. Stabile DreamWorks SKG Chad Brownstein Martha Henderson Maggie Haskins John Hoberg Jackie and Larry Stein Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. Bryan Cave, LLP Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, Inc. Sarah Haskins Advocates AC Squared, LLP Horvitz & Levy, LLP Steptoe & Johnson, LLP Higgins Family Charitable Foundation Danika and Xander Charity Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Colette Hebert Cathy D. Adams Beatrice Hsu David Stone Lorenzo Holloway Rosie and Peter Casey ICI Mutual Insurance Group Tori and David B. Hemingson Yvonne C. and Chris M. Amantea Korin Huggins Maia and Richard Suckle In-N-Out Burger Foundation David Chase Lana and Robert Knop Heidi Hertel and Greg Hodes Colette and Gerald Ament Kaliko Hurley Maira Suro Irell & Manella, LLP Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Ligia & Dennis Korn Ann M. Hollister and Jon Y. Thomas Anonymous James Ingram Jeffrey Tahler Jack in the Box Inc. Crowell & Moring, LLP David Lee and Mark Nichols Michael L. House, Ph.D. Candice Appleton Jesse Jenner Jean Tanaka Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Isabella and Baron Davis Tara Maxey and Matthew Poley IBS Foods, Inc Abby Arad Barry Josephson Lenny Targon Marilyn Jones and Mitchell T. Kaplan Susan and Scott A. Edelman Kimberly A. Miller Nancy and Len Jacoby Antonina Armato and Timothy J. Price Kate E. Kaplan Katie and Matthew J. Tarses Alison M. Whalen and Steve A. Marenberg Enterprise Rent-A-Car Abby and Alan L. Myerson Robert Jadon Hank Azaria Alan Katz Jamie Tarses Max Factor Family Foundation Fredda K. Evans Parkes-MacDonald Productions Alexandra Jaffe Robert and Lillian Baron Josh Katz Kami and Michael Tidik Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP Susanna Felleman and Erik Feig Alison and Daniel M. Petrocelli, Esq. Heidi Schulman and Mickey Kantor Colleen and Darryl Bates Ronna and Robert F. Katz Gail M. Title, Esq. NBCUniversal Leah and Sam Fischer Michael Plonsker Meg and Lawrence Kasdan Aimee Bender Caroline Kelly Kinh-Laun and Van H. Tran O’Melveny & Myers, LLP Daniel Fogelman Beth Bornhurst and Jim Preminger Marta Kauffman and Michael Skloff Paige Besser Nancy and Richard Klubeck Peter S. Traugott Pfaffinger Foundation Foley & Lardner LLP Ande and Bruce Rosenblum Christina S. Kim and Apurba Pathak Jenny Kallick and Robert J. Bezucha Marilyn and Steven Kram United Way of Central & Bill Resnick and Michael Stubbs Willie Garson Monica and Phillip Rosenthal Wendy and Brandon Kirk Judith and David Bickel Richard Kring Northeastern Connecticut Dawn E. and Phillip H. Rudolph, Esq. Valerie Cabrera and Richard B. Goldberg Eugenia Castruccio Salamon Philip Klein Brian Biddinger Amy Landecker United Way of Greater Los Angeles Sidley Austin, LLP Cindy and Rick Goldman Sally Ann Salsano - 495 Productions Jason B. Komorsky Dr. Ronnie and Charles Blakeney Brian Lazarus Kiliaen Van Rensselaer Kymberly Marciano-Strauss and Greenberg Glusker Bridget Sampson and Neal Thornhill Dana Kravetz James Boothe Gene Lee Sara Vann Evan Strauss Barbara Grushow and Emmanuel Bujold Elisa Fernandez and Jose F. Sanchez Benjamin V. Lambert Patricia Bowie Jill Leiderman Barak Vaughn Symantec Corporation Guess? Foundation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Margaret Shanley and Trevor Lavin Monique and Henry J. Brandon Heather and Ariel Leitstein Trina and Adam Venit Turner Network Television Hedge Funds Care Hampton, LLP Ashiley Lee Robert Brewer Kasey Lemkin Chris Von Goetz Susan Stockton and Darwin H. Hunt Kathy D. and David Siegel Andrew Leff Cindy and Robert Broder Monica Levinson Nina Wass Christopher B. Walther Hunton & Williams LLP Robert B. Sloan The Honorable Jan Greenberg Levine David M. Brownfield Lauren Lexton and Kevin MacCarthy Lyle Weisman William Morris Endeavor Entertainment IAC/Electus Diana Tabacopoulis, Esq. Robert L. Levy Victoria Brunn Debbie Liebling Barry L. Weiss WilmerHale Jo Kaplan and Larry Feldman Tanner Mainstain Glynn & Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Lipman Karey Burke Daniel M. Limerick, Jr. Michael Weithorn Joseph Kibre, Esq. Natalie Taylor Carol Lombardini Teresa and Sean Burton Deborah Lin Ronald West Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Wendi G. and Stephen Trilling Vickie and Bruce McCorkendale Defenders Jackie and Andrew Caster Vanessa Livingston Leigh Chapman and Peter John Wilkinson A & E Networks Aldisert, LLP Jennifer and Jean-Louis Velaise Aline and Will McKenna Tucker Cawley Richard Llewellyn and David Caspe Angell Foundation Kirkland & Ellis, LLP Debbie and Henry Weissmann Jonathan Mead Christine and Christopher Chorba, Esq. Ed D. Lodgen, Esq. Andy Winderbaum

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September 19, 2015 17th Annual Tennis for Tots Have fun on the court while supporting L.A.’s kids

October 18, 2015 12th Annual “All-In” for Kids Celebrity Poker Tournament Join us at Commerce Casino for a day at the tables Introducing the Alliance of Moms, the new auxiliary group that supports the work of the Alliance for Children’s Rights through November 20, 2015 fundraising, awareness and youth-focused events. National Adoption Day Thousands of children Their mission is to grow a community of moms in Los Angeles to are adopted into families support children in foster care who live without the foundation of forever on this joyous day! family. “Moms” can be anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of our clients.

For more information visit allianceofmoms.org. Visit kids-alliance.org for details.

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