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Unlocking the Potential...
Promoting the healthy development of children and
families at home, in child care, and in the community.
The Child Development Council believes that a loving
caring family, enriching early learning opportunities,
preventive health care and sound nutrition, and safe
stimulating environments are critical if we, as a
community, want to give children the best possible
start in life.
Children who grow up with these assets are more
likely to be physically healthier, more emotionally
secure and better able to learn. Studies show that
these children benefit in the long run as well, and are
more likely to contribute economically to our
communities.
The Child Development Council offers a wide array of
services which focus on the needs of young children,
and which support the caring adults in their lives.
Dear friends,
Child care and family services are topics that either resonate loudly, or are dismissed as “someone else’s problem.” At the Child Development Council, we see every day how relevant they are. Parents need safe and reliable child care in order to work and support the family. But, its true value lies with the accessibility to good quality education and care for all children, whether in child care or in the home. Those who have it benefit now and in the long run and those who are in poor care miss out on important opportunities like these:
Children thrive on security and stability - From day one, children will learn from their
environment. They need safe stable homes and child care, reliable healthy food and lifestyle to
support their cognitive and physical growth. More than 3,000 children are in child care centers
and homes in our community.
Relationships are the basis for early learning - Children learn from “serve and return”
interactions. Good volleys create the foundation for cognitive, physical, social and emotional
learning. In 2015, the Council visited 214 children in their homes. Moms and dads learned ways
to strengthen their relationships, develop positive parenting strategies, and avoid foster care.
Language rich environments level the playing field - Children prepare
to talk long before they actually start talking. The ability to
communicate is an early indicator of children’s social and emotional
development. Language skills or delays will impact a child’s ability to
participate in kindergarten and school. These skills are practiced every
day at home, in child care, and in the community.
Brains are built over time but grow at the fastest rate in the first five
years of life. In fact, over 700 new neural connections are made every
minute! These little minds are building an architecture that will
support all future learning. One thing is very clear: When it comes to
growing children, the opportunities just can’t wait.
Sincerely,
Susan Dale-Hall, CEO
In 2015, the agency distributed:
5,508 diapers
242 cans of formula
42 child care scholarships
590 bus passes
1,869 children fed healthy meals throughout
the year through Child Care Food Program
Our Mission in Action
“Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein
1,869 children got healthy meals and snacks throughout the year - 289,976 meals were served that
meet Healthy Kids guidelines in home based child care.
674 parents and caregivers learned about the quality, cost, scholarships and where to find child
care.
366 early childhood teachers improved their practice – 366 providers received 2,562 hours of train-
ing; there were 351 site visits to in-home caregivers and afterschool programs for one-to-one support.
131 children received in-home developmental screenings; 130 parents received guidance and
support to boost children’s development.
$393,065 for basic needs (meals, transportation, child care scholarships, etc.) circulated in our
local economy.
Thank You for your Support in 2015
Ms. Michelle Artibee Ms. Blythe Baldwin Ms. Susan Barnett Mr. & Ms. Frank and Barbara Barry Ms. Helen T.M. Bayer Ms. Carol Bayles Ms. Kris Bennett Ms. Stacy Bertot Ms. Jami Bistocchi Ms. Eva Boman Ms. Linda Bryan Ms. Nancy Burston and Mr. Terry Clingen Mr. & Ms. Jim and Terry Byrnes Ms. Patricia Carey and Mr. Bruce Need Mr. & Ms. William and Anne Chernish Ms. Penelope Chick and Mr. Rory Rothman Ms. Susan Dale-Hall and Mr. Lloyd Hall Ms. Patricia Davidson Mr. Timothy Densmore Ms. Taisha Dickerson Mr. & Ms. James and Margaret Dill Ms. Katherine Doktorich Ms. Mary Pat Dolan Ms. Jutta Dotterweich and Mr. Howard Botwinick Mr. John Eckenrode Mr. & Ms. Ronald and Randy Ehrenberg Ms. Eveline Ferretti Ms. Martha Frommelt and Mr. David Feldshuh Ms. Ilene Gaffin and Mr. Richard Entlich Mr. & Ms. Bradley and Mary Grainger Ms. Lesley Greene and Mr. Robbert VanRenesse Ms. Linda Grisel Mr. & Ms. David and Sally Grubb Mr. & Ms. Martin and Susan Hatch Ms. Sara Hess and Mr. Jeffrey Furman Ms. Dianne Higgins Ms. Eva Hoffmann Ms. Elizabeth Holmes Ms. Pat Hubbard Mr. & Ms. Andre and Jean Jagendorf Ms. Mary Jamsek Ms. Patricia Jester Ms. Sarah Johnson Mr. & Ms. Stephen and Lorraine Johnson Ms. Laure Conklin Kamp Ms. Dooley Kiefer Ms. Karen Kim Ms. Sherry Koski Ms. Mildred Kuner Ms. Beverly Laforse Dr. John Lambert and Ms. Robin Rogers
Mr. & Ms. John and Ann Lemley Mr. & Ms. William and Susan Lesser Ms. Diana Levy Ms. Kathleen E. Lilley Mr. & Ms. Jack and Amy Little Mr. & Mrs. Linda Madeo Ms. Rose Mandl Ms. Lorraine Maxwell Ms. Mary McGinnis Ms. Molly McGriff Mr. Kevin McGuire Mr. & Ms. Samuel A. and Vera M. McLafferty Mr. & Ms. Philip and Mary Lu McPheron Ms. Carolyn McPherson Ms. JoAnne Miner Mr. Patrick Mitchell Ms. Lorrene Moore Ms. Mary Morrison Mr. & Ms. Kenneth and Elizabeth Mudge Mr. Charlie Mulligan Mr. Guy Muto Mr. Leonard Nissenson Ms. Joan Niswender Ms. Lucinda Noble Ms. Sara Pines Ms. Nancy Potter Ms. Beth Prudence Ms. Maureen Reedy Mr. & Ms. Steve and Martha Robertson Mr. & Ms. James and Gail Salk Mr. & Ms. William and Carol Sammis Mr. & Ms. Ray and Kathy Schlather Ms. & Mr. Sharron and Mike Schwartz Mr. & Ms. Mike and Jan Shay Ms. Kelly Skinner Ms. Birgit Speh and Mr. Allen Back Mr. Glen Swan Ms. Camille Tischler and Mr. William Kellner Mr. Brian Tobin Ms. Jo-Marcia Todd Mr. & Mrs. Jay and Sandy True Drs. Norman and Marguerite Uphoff Ms. Jeanne Vandevender Mr. & Ms. Gregg and Mary Alice Vorhis Ms. Mildred Warner and Mr. James Pratt Ms. Hannah Watrobski Mr. Hans Wien Ms. Alene Wyatt Ms. Bettie Lee Yerka Mr. & Ms. Joel and Cathy Zumoff
Contributors of Clothing, Equipment, Toys and Other Items
Business and Other Contributors Eighth District Dental Foundation, Inc. Community Foundation Howland Foundation Grant M&T Bank Tompkins County Mental Health Cortland AEYC WXHC-FM Royal Chevrolet/Cortland, Inc. Access to independence of Cortland Co., Inc. Cortland County Chamber Of Commerce CFCU Community Foundation Stephen & Linda Pope Fund Park Foundation FEMA Triad Foundation, Inc. Cornell University United Way Hunger & Food Security Grant Social Service League of Ithaca Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County City Federation of Women's Organizations Ben And Jerry's Foundation Smith Charitable Trust
Cynthia Baldwin Heather and Charles Beach Elizabeth Bergman Daisy Bradford Linda Bryan Lee Ann Gardner Sue and Tae Hemsath Laurel Hodgden Robb Jetty Leon Jones Judy Levitt Linda Madeo Michelle Maillet Liza McBride
Stephanie Mulinos Marissa Page Bernadette Parr Dr. Joseph Piskorowski Dorothy Porri Quilters Corner Shira Reisman Morgan and Emily Russell Bev Schmidt Dr. Matthew Thompson Monica Wellings Wendy Wingate Michelle Woods Dawn Young
We are grateful to those who support our efforts throughout the year. The listed individuals and organizations have helped the Council to provide its core services to
children, families and the community. We appreciate the support of all of our contributors.
Any omissions are inadvertent.
To all, Thank You!
Shirley Cleere
Jennifer Geibel
Tammy Goddard
Camille Goyette
Sandra Holmes
Patricia Jester
Sherri Koski
Dawn Lyon
Megan MacLean
Rita O'Neil
Kelly Rake
Jennifer Robinson
Susan Southwick
Jeanne Vandevender
Allison Vorhis
Gregg Vorhis
Nancy West
Kelly Wooldridge
2015 Memberships
Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $345,468 Unconditional promises to give 65,030 Accounts receivable 172,341
Prepaid expenses 3,644
Investments $236,144
Fixed Assets $48,433 Total Assets $871,060
Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities Accounts payable $40,687 Compensated absences 38,297
Total Liabilities $78,984
Net Assets Unrestricted $665,957
Total Net Assets $792,076 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $871,060
Chair Patrick Mitchell
Vice Chair Taisha Dickerson
Treasurer Stacy Bertot
Secretary Pat Hubbard Chief Executive Officer Susan Dale-Hall Chief Financial Officer Diane Feldman
Jami Bistocchi Tammy Goddard Beverly Laforse Laurie Miller Pauline Muto Lucinda Noble Nancy Potter Carol Sammis Seth Thompson
Child Development Council 609 W. Clinton St. Ithaca, NY 14850