Children FirstAnnuAl report___ 2011 ___

Children First 2012 Board of Directors

O f f i c e r sJo rutstein, ChairLeslie Jones, Vice-ChairBarbara G. Benson, TreasurerM. David shapiro, SecretaryNola J. Hietbrink, Chair Emeritus

B Oa r D at L a r G eDanzey allencaptain Jeffrey Bellsadie Guttman, STAR Studentcarol a. HallingerBrock H. Leachelenor Maxheim Lacy ray, Jr. Dr. Kathryn stuckey Philip tavill, President & CEOMark c. Gauthier, Policy Council Chair

Our MissiOnStrengthening children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to development, education, health and well-being.

through the support of the community and donors

like YOU, children first has been fulfilling the mission of strengthening families and preparing children for Kindergarten since 1961.

as sarasota county’s designated Head start provider, children first serves over 600 of the county’s most at-risk children, ages birth to five, and their families. With programs designed to minimize the effects of poverty, children first offers an array of early childhood and parenting programs.

children first is proud to boast recognition as a Head start Program of Excellence. this honor is due to the tremendous support of our donors and community partners.

Children First2012 Policy Council Members

O f f i c e r sMark Gauthier, ChairJody Garris, Vice-Chairreginald Dyson, TreasurerVirginia reck, Secretary, Community Representative Paige steele, Parliamentarian

M e M B e r srenee alexandrea, Community Partnerconswuela BraswellLacy ray, Jr., Board LiaisonDelaney Kapusta, STAR StudentDema issatequlia Harveyalisa Hodgesfelisha Holmesrachel Kohltim Laflairtonia Priestershacoia randall, Policy Council Board Liaisonchantal reposDeanna rootchristine saundersVictoria shulersara Unger

Philip Tavill, President & CEO with the Valedictorian, Class of 2020

We welcome you to our 2011 Annual report.

thank you for truly putting Children First!

Head Start & Early Head Start

Your support allows children first to provide full-day early

childhood programs to over 600 low-income children, ages birth to five, in sarasota county.

as the Head start & early Head start provider we offer curriculums that stimulate children’s cognitive, physical and emotional development.

Early Head Startearly Head start promotes healthy prenatal outcomes, strengthens family functioning and nurtures the development of infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age. Our programs enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.

Head StartHead start focuses on the comprehensive needs of children three to five years of age resulting in Kindergarten readiness. children first provides for each child’s educational, health, social and developmental needs in a stimulating and nurturing environment. as a Program of Excellence, children first ranks in the top 1% of Head start programs in the country.

“We strongly support Children First’s focus on early

education opportunities through the Head Start programs.

We can think of no better way to ensure the success of a

child in school and positively affect the entire life path of

that child than by nurturing them at this earliest, most

fragile and most amazing of ages.”

—WaynE & Mindy ROllinS

Your support provides each child with a delicious and

healthy breakfast, lunch and snack everyday.

Nutrition & Health

“One of the many precious missions of Children First is making

sure children are served nutritious food. as a mom and a nurse,

i know how important good nutrition is to proper mental and

physical development. This is just one of the many reasons i

support Children First.”

— KRiSTinE WHiTE

children first provides over fifty percent of a child’s weekly nutritional needs. You ensure that growing minds and bodies are healthy and that families are provided with the tools necessary to make nutritious, well-balanced meals in their homes.

Your involvement allows every child to receive developmental and health assessments from trained professionals. it is important to identify any developmental challenges at an early age, allowing the opportunity to provide families with appropriate resources to serve a child’s specific needs. YOU give families what they deserve!

Beyond the classroom, your support allows children first

to provide each family with the resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency.

Family Support

“We support Children First because the

‘head start’ it provides children is just the

beginning. Children First also provides

parents, grandparents and other caregivers

with the parenting education and support they

need to help raise confident, successful kids.

That makes all the difference.”

— BROCK & JuliE lEaCH

these resources allow us to provide every family with a family advocate who helps the parents create an action plan with educational and occupational goals. the advocate serves as a foundation of support for families in need of referrals for food, clothing, employment, education, or health care. YOU are giving parents the gift of learning to support their family and be their child’s greatest advocate.

additionally, your generosity has also enabled children first to establish the families first institute which offers classes including:• Nurturing Dads• Career Readiness for Moms• Second Time Around: Grandparents raising Grandchildren• Money Smart• Five Essential Keys to Better Behavior• Positive Solutions for Families

Your support ensures that we have the most qualified and

nurturing professionals to educate our community’s most vulnerable children.

Teacher Education

“We feel that ongoing education for all of the

Children First employees is essential. Education

serves as the foundation for understanding

both the type and delivery method for services

that are needed to best serve children and

families. Children First is an exemplary model of

supportive staff education and training within a

positive work environment.”

— laCy & JaCKiE Ray

children first boast staff who not only exceed the mandated requirements in terms of staff qualifications, but are the most kind and compassionate caregivers.

YOU open a world of opportunities for our staff by continuously providing trainings and the attainment of degrees. Your commitment to children first produces staff members of the highest caliber.

through a Legacy Gift you will make a lasting impact on the

lives of hundreds of children and families. Your gift can reflect your lifelong values and beliefs while supporting children first.

Legacy Gifts

“Our legacy gift honors our

beloved son, Eric, and contributes

substantially to the well-being of the

precious children that Children First

serves. Giving a legacy is like having a

garden where you tend and water the

seeds and watch them bloom.

Our legacy will help the young

‘seedlings’ of our future to be

educated thereby making not only

a difference in their lives but in the

growth and prosperity of our future.”

— TEd & ETHna WiSHniE CO-FOundERS OF the eric wishnie fund

a Planned Gift can also benefit your family by:• Realizing larger tax savings through

gifts of stock.• Making a gift that costs nothing during

your lifetime.• Generating income for life in return

for your gift.

aaF Suncoast, inc.Ms. Gerri aaron & Mr. Marvin albertMr. & Mrs. david abbottMr. & Mrs. Joshua abelMr. & Mrs. Martin abrahamsMr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. abtMs. libby R. adelmanMs. Bridget agustinaiG Matching Gifts Programalex Stafford Photographydr. Terese allenallstate Giving Campaignal Purmort insuranceMr. & Mrs. Bill altmanamerican allianceMs. Margaret amesMr. & Mrs. larry anctilMr. & Mrs. andy andersonMr. & Mrs. dwight andersondr. Heidi K. anderson & dr. Paul a. Brannanandrick & associatesMr. & Mrs. J. l. aneckidr. & Mrs. Roland anthonea. Tiffaney & SonMr. & Mrs. Robert W. antrimapisdorf Charitable Foundation, inc.artefact design, inc.Ms. louethel atkinsMs. Sonia S. azarMs. Wendy Babcock-Failladr. Rose BaezMr. & Mrs. dan Baileydr. nancy BairdMr. Jack BakerMs. Patricia BalintMr. alan Bandler & Mrs. Rosalie GoldbergBank of america Bank of america Matching GiftsMr. & Mrs. lawrence BaranickMs. Betty BarkerMs. denise n. BarkerMrs. Ruth a. BarkerMs. Paulette BarnesBarnes and nobleMs. linda BarnettMs. Margaret BartonMr. Patrick Baselicedr. Karen BassetiMr. Hank BattieMrs. Jean Battie *

Ms. Maria a. BauerBB&TMr. John Bean & Ms. alexandra JupinMr. & Mrs. Fran BeckerMr. david BegalaMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey BellBeneva Flowers & GiftsMr. Morgan BentleyMr. Edward W. BenzoMs. Eileen BergerMr. & Mrs. Elmer G. BerkelMs. dale BerkowitzMs. Carolina BetancourtBetty & Marie Healy Family Foundation, inc.Mr. Thomas J. BlahutMr. & Mrs. donald BlairMr. & Mrs. Terry BlumensteinMr. Joseph E. BoguszMr. & Mrs. Ted BoguszMr. & Mrs. lawrence BoldBoulder Ridge, inc.dr. david a. BowlesMr. & Mrs. Paul BowmanMs. Gail S. BoyerMs. Barbara K. BradshawMr. & Mrs. Jay BradyMr. & Mrs. Ernest V. BrandtMr. & Mrs. James BrannanMrs. angelyn P. BredaMr. & Mrs. William Breda, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Jim BrennanMs. Tracy E. BretoiMs. amy BrownBrown & Brown of Florida, inc.Ms. Judy BrownMr. & Mrs. Robert W. BrownMs. Sylvia BrowningMs. Jill BruenningMs. Valerie BrungerMr. Harry G. BrunkenMrs. Carol BuchananMr. abbott BuegeleisenMs. Maria P. BuitragoMrs. Fran BundschuMs. Michelle BundyMs. Carol l. ButeraMr. & Mrs. George ByrneMr. & Mrs. Jim ButlerMs. lee ByronCafé BaciC & F Holding Enterprises, llCCaldwell Trust CompanyMrs. nikki Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Wally CamperMrs. Weta W. CannonMs. Wheet C. CantyPaul Caragiulo, Sarasota City Commissioner district 2Ms. Stacey d. CarboneMr. & Mrs. James CardMs. Kellene CarpenterMr. George a. CarpenterMr. & Mrs. Edward CarrickMs. Emily Carr-OsbornMs. angela CarrubbaMs. Cynthia CascioMs. Colleen Cassidy-BernsMs. Guadalupe CastanedaCatholic Charities, dioceses of Venice, inc.Center for Positive livingMr. & Mrs. Taber Chadwick iiiMr. & Mrs. Jim ChalmersMr. & Mrs. Jim Chandlerdr. Karen ChangMs. Faith ChapmanMr. & Mrs. Jeff CharlotteCheetahs for CharityMs. Barbara d. CherryMr. & Mrs. dan W. CholishMr. Robert ChouinardCity of Sarasota - CRaMs. Elizabeth ClarkMr. & Mrs. Eugene CliffordMr. & Mrs. avery CohenMr. & Mrs. William ColemanMr. & Mrs. James B. ColganMr. & Mrs. Gary CollinsMr. & Mrs. James S. CollinsMr. Robert CollinsComcastComfort KeepersThe Community Foundation of Sarasota County Barbara w. Blumfield fund edward K. roberts fund hilda & Ben flink charitable fund Leila & steven Gompertz donor Advised fund Louis L. carpenter endowment fund Odile L. robertson fundMr. & Mrs. Thomas CookMr. arthur F. CookMr. & Mrs. Jeff CooperMr. & Mrs. George CooperMr. & Mrs. Kyle Copeland

Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. CorleyMr. & Mrs. James CornetetMr. James K. CorriganMs. danielle n. CramblittMr. Paul C. CramerMr. & Mrs. John Cranor iiiCravat’s Custom ClothiersMrs. Betty Jo Creighton-HunkeleMs. Sandra CrenshawMr. & Mrs. Richard CrohnMs. Jacqueline CrombieMs. Margaret l. CroweMrs. antonette CunninghamMr. William Cunningham *Ms. Sharon CunninghamMr. & The Honorable august CurleyMs. ida d. CuthbertsonMs. Margaret d’albertMrs. donna Marie d’agostinoMr. & Mrs. George dakkakMr. Gerry daniel (in memory of Ruth daniel)daning Enterprises, llCMr. & Mrs. dan dannheisserdavies Enterprises, inc.Ms. S. Elizabeth davis & Ms. Elaine SchneidermanMs. Happy davisonMr. Tony Q. de Santisdeborah M. Cooley Charitable TrustMs. Phyllis J. deforedeighton Financial Sevices, llCMr. & Mrs. lou del TufoMs. Jean delynndr. & Mrs. Ronald deMasidr. Mario dePintoMr. dave devanMs. Saran devaughnMs. Christine C. devereauxMs. andrea diBellodickinson & Gibbons, P.a.Mr. & Mrs. Michael diminoMr. & Mrs. donn a. diPasqualeMs. Kelly discoladOCs dermatology & Oculoplastic ConsultantsMs. Tracy dodgeMr. & Mrs. Mark dolanMr. & Mrs. Thomas donellyMr. & Mrs. Kevin donovanMrs. Sheila dorstMs. Mary dougherty-SlappMs. Jo-anne dover

dr. Robert dubinMr. & Mrs. Fred dudashMs. Joann dullMr. & Mrs. Scott dunlapdunlap & Moran, P.a.dr. Scott P. durrettMr. & Mrs. Bruce dychEaster Seals of Southwest FloridaEconomic development CorporationEdible SarasotaMr. & Mrs. Evans EdingerMs. darlene Edwards *Mr. & Mrs. Charles EdwardsEhrlich and Sallapudi ddS llCMrs. William l. EichMr. & Mrs. Thomas S. EichelbergerElaine’s Kidsdr. & Mrs. Richard ElliottEmmanuel lutheran Church, inc.Ms. Joan EngelbachMrs. Ruth EntrekinMr. & Mrs. Mitchell EpsteinMs. Barbara S. EtsellMs. Shon a. EwensExecusearch, inc.dr. & Mrs. Joseph FalcettiMr. & Mrs. Mike W. FarrellFarrow & Pulice, P.a.Mr. & Mrs. Fred C. FaulknerMs. Janis l. Fawn & Mr. Edward WilmoreFCCi Mutual insurance Co.dr. Catherine FedakoMr. & Mrs. Richard FedelemMr. & Mrs. Joel R. FeidelmanMs. nilda H. FernandezFiFi’s Fine ReSale apparelMs. Priscilla P. FingerFirst Congregational Church Women’s FellowshipFirst Presbyterian ChurchFirst united Methodist ChurchMs. Kathleen FisherMr. & Mrs. William FlanaganMs. alma FleckFlorida Winefest & auctionMr. & Mrs. Hugh FloydFontana, CPaMrs. lynette FooteMr. Jimmy FordMs. Shirley FossMr. & Mrs. Rudy Fraraccio

Children First2011 donor list_____________

dr. Jeffery FraserFraser’s island Gift nookFreeman OrthodonticsMr. & Mrs. John W. FrickeMrs. Beatrice FriedmanMs. lois FullerMs. Vicky l. GalloMr. Thomas GandolfoMs. Carolyn Garvey & Mr. david EvansMs. Sandra GaryMs. Frances GastonMs. Mary ann GatesGateway Bank of SW FloridaMr. & Mrs. Mark GauthierMr. larry GeimerGenerous Property, inc.Ms. leah GennGenSpring Family Offices - OrlandoGenSpring Family Office - SarasotaGenSpring Family Office - TampaMrs. Martha GeorgeGerald & Ruth daniel FoundationMr. & Mrs. Richard J. GerrityMr. & Mrs. darwin GervaisMs. laura GesualdiMs. linda R. GetzenMs. Joan GipsMs. Wendy GlasserGlazer Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. William H. Glencorsedr. Jeffery GloverMs. delores GodwinMrs. Helen GoldenMr. Richard Golden *Mr. & Mrs. donald F. GoldsmithMr. alfred GoldsteinMrs. leila GompertzMr. Steven GompertzMrs. Carolyn GoodrichMr. & Mrs. Francis V. GoodwinMs. Jane GoodwinMr. & Mrs. Scott E. GordonMr. & Mrs. david GorinMr. & Mrs. Bill GoshornGrandmothers of Harbor CoveGrandmothers of la CasaMr. & Mrs. Steve GranthamMr. Harold G. GreenMr. & Mrs. Jules GreenMr. & Mrs. Glenn Greenbaumdr. & Mrs. Richard J. GreenspanMr. & Mrs. dan l. GriffithMrs. Patricia Gualdoni - Hodson Mr. daniel GuarnieriMs. Jean M. de Guiadr. & Mrs. arthur M. GuilfordGulf Coast Community FoundationMs. Clara E. Gutierrezdr. liliana GutierrezMr. John l. GwynnMrs. Brenda HaagMr. & Mrs. Robert Haft

Mrs. Carol HallingerMr. Philip HallingerMr. & Mrs. Fred HammettMs. Gerri Hancheydr. lenita HansonMr. & Mrs. Richard HappyHarold C. & Jacqueline F. Bladel FoundationMs. lovette W. HarperMs. Patricia HarperMs. Tina HarrellMs. Wendy HarrisMr. Thomas HarrisMr. & Mrs. Fred HarrisonHarry Sudakoff Foundation, inc.Mr. John HarshmanMrs. Charlotte F. HaseMr. & Mrs. Gregg G. Hasslerdr. nancy Havens, d.d.S.Mr. donald HawkinsMs. Kristi HawkinsThe Honorable & Mrs. lee HaworthMr. & Mrs. Peter HayesHazeltine nurseriesMr. & Mrs. Joel W. Healy, Jr.Heavenly Cupcakes, llCMr. & Mrs. George HeilandHeitel Jewelers of VeniceMr. & Mrs. George HeitlerHelen R. Payne day nursery FundHelios Education FoundationMr. & Mrs. Gary HendricksMs. nancy HensleyMr. & Mrs. John HermansonMr. & Mrs. larry Hietbrinkdr. Herbert HigginsMrs. Sara Hilldr. Washington HillHob nob 57Mr. & Mrs. allen HochfelderMr. & Mrs. Brad HogreveMrs. Carol Hogue *Mr. & Mrs. Jack HoldsteinMr. & Mrs. John W. HolicMr. & Mrs. Sidney HoltzerHome depotMs. dee HomerMs. latonda HorneMs. Ventrina HorvatMr. & Mrs. Fred HouckMr. Michael HowellMr. & Mrs. Paul HudsoniBM Corporation - Matching Grants Programideal Foundation agencyMr. daniel idzik & Mrs. Kathleen Osborne idzikiltis lending Group, inc.Ms. Kathleen V. iottMr. & Mrs. Howard isermannisermann Family FoundationMs. diana JacksonMr. & Mrs. Gordon W. JacobsJames d. White Sr. Family Foundationdr. Christopher Jefferson

The Jelks Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. John JanisseJCi Jones Chemicals, inc.J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp.Jerome & Mildred Paddock FoundationJimco MaintenanceJoe - lin lampshades, inc.Ms. Roxanne JoffeMr. & Mrs. Bill JohnsonMr. Charles JohnsonMs. Geraldine W. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Jerome JohnsonMs. Kellie JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Buddy JohnstonMr. & Mrs. alan JonesMr. Brian M. JonesMr. & Mrs. Herb JonesMr. & Mrs. Jeff JonesMr. Matthew Jonesdr. Michael JonesMr. & Mrs. Paul E. JonesMs. Priscilla a. JonesMr. & Mrs. Bill JordanMs. Gayle Jordandr. Emily JuneJungle Rules llCJunior league of SarasotaMs. Kathrine JusticeMr. & Mrs. Martin J. KabcenellMr. & Mrs. Richard KaleidaMr. & Mrs. Herbert S. KanterMr. & Mrs. Gary KearneyKeating Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Michael KeebaughMr. dane W. KeeblerMs. Malinda KeetonMs. Kanani KekahunaMr. & Mrs. Joseph KellyMr. & Mrs. Jerry KemptonKendall Consulting GroupMr. & Mrs. W. John KerwinMr. & Mrs. Mark d. KetchumMr. & Mrs. Robert a. KimbroughMs. Samantha n. KingsleyMs. Hope E. Kinney & Mr. dan PfefferMr. George Kirgis *Kirk Pinkerton P.a.Kitchen & Window design Center, inc.Kiwanis Club of Venicedr. david KleinMr. & Mrs. david KleinMs. Kerry KleppingerMr. & Mrs. Robert H. KnoxMr. & Mrs. Steve Kochdr. & Mrs. Taras KochnoMs. lauren Kohl-HelbigMs. Elizabeth C. KoppMr. & Mrs. Phil KotlerMs. Rebecca KowalMr. & Mrs. Ernest R. KretzmerMr. & Mrs. Peter Kulladr. & Mrs. Scott Kureckil. Boutique

Mr. & Mrs. John laCivitadr. diana lagerlakehouse WestMs. Julia lamonsMr. & Mrs. R.E. landersMr. & Mrs. Joel larusMr. & Mrs. Sebastian a. laspinaMrs. lola F. laubheimMs. Cathy laytonReverend & Mrs. Brock leachMr. & Mrs. david lehrmanMr. & Mrs. Mitch leondr. & Mrs. Bartram levensonMr. & Mrs. arthur levinMs. Roslyn levinMr. & Mrs. dan lewandowskiMr. & Mrs. Bob lewislibby’sMrs. Betty K. lindenbergMs. Kem B. lindsaydr. & Mrs. Charles J. loewedr. Stephen loganMr. & Mrs. alan loringdr. Barbara J. lorry, Ph.d.Mr. & Mrs. Merritt C. ludwiglutz, Bobo, Telfair, dunham & Gabeldr. anthony lyonMr. & Mrs. david MacraeMacrae Family FoundationMBa insurorsMrs. Syraida MaldonadoMs. Brigid MaleckiMs. Hannah l. Malkindr. & Mrs. Rick MalkinThe Moses M. & Hannah l. Malkin FoundationMr. & Mrs. Graeme G. MallochManatee County Cultural allianceMs. deanna d. ManigoMrs. anita l. ManningsMr. & Mrs. Ralph MarchbankMs. Monica MarinoMs. Ruth MarinoMark & Carol Hyman Funddr. Elaine Marieb & Mr. Harvey HowellMr. & Mrs. Gregory MarkusMs. Euzina MartinMs. Kathleen MartinMs. nancy J. MartinMs. Pat MartinMrs. Sarah Jane MartinMr. & Mrs. William MartinMs. Hakim MartiukMrs. Shannon MathewsMs. Christine J. MathisMr. & Mrs. Peter MatsonMr. & dr. William F. MauleMs. anita MaultsbyMr. & Mrs. John MaxheimMs. ann MazzaMr. & Mrs. Roy McBeanMr. & Mrs. Michael McCormickMs. nathalie W. McCullochMs. diane McFarlinMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey E. McGrath

Mr. & Mrs. Frank McKayMs. Maryanne McKayMs. Michelle MeansMr. & Mrs. Roberto MeiMr. & Mrs. Pat MellettMr. & Mrs. Todd MenkeMr. & Mrs. Jack H. MerchantMr. & Mrs. John R. MessingschlagerMrs. Celestria Meyersdr. & Mrs. Gordon E. Michalson, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Scott MiddletonMr. & Mrs. Eugene MilesMs. Kelly Millerdr. Kevin Millerdr. & Mrs. George MimsMs. Brenda MitchellMr. & Mrs. Michael MobarekehMr. & Mrs. donald MobergMs. anne MoffittMs. Maria Morcillodr. & Mrs. William MorganMr. & Mrs. Bert MorrisMr. Tom MorrisseyMs. Sheryl MorrowMs. Beverly MorseMr. & Mrs. Todd MortonMs. Mary lou MoultonMs. Khadija MouzouneMSa, inc.Ms. Viviana MurphyMr. & Mrs. Wylie naglerMr. & Mrs. irving naiditchMr. & Mrs. Randall nathersonMr. & Mrs. Charles W. naylorMr. George nelson Mrs. Mary nelson *Ms. Michelle nguyenMrs. Joan nixonMrs. Carol J. noah-Banach & Mr. Paul Banachnonprofit Resource Centernorthern Trust BankOaks Women’s Club, inc.The Observer GroupMs. Sandra O’HehirMr. & Mrs. Mitch OlanOldies 108 Morning Crew- david Jones & Christina CraneMr. & Mrs. nicholas OlivoMs. Vanessa OpstalMr. George OsbornMs. Jonine OsgoodMs. Mary lou O’TooleMr. & Mrs. Frank OurednikMr. & Mrs. Mike PachotaPaderewski, dannheisser, et al.Pajama ProgramMr. Gerard PalmerMs. Mary ParkerMs. Carmen ParrillaMs. Viki PawelczykThe Peace ProjectMs. ursula S. PearsonMs. Kathleen M. PecoraPelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley PelletzMs. Rebecca PendergastThe Peter and Maria dubois Foundation, inc.Ms. alecia PettitMs. Majorie PflaumMs. latressa PhelpsMrs. & Mr. lisa F. PhiferMs. Elizabeth PhillipsMs. yuliya PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Richard PierpontMr. & Mrs. david E. PikeMr. & Mrs. andrew PilzMr. Chris Pinckney & Ms. Johanna GustafssonThe Pineapple antique Show- united Methodist WomenPineshores Presbyterian ChurchMr. & Mrs. Brent PinkertonMr. & Mrs. Scott G. PinkertonMs.Virginia PirroMr. & Mrs. Thomas PiteraMr. danny PivnickThe Plantation Community Foundation, inc.PnC Wealth ManagementMr. & Mrs. Erik PophamMs. Ronnie Porterdr. Mark PriestMrs. Marisol ProctorProvision Eye CenterPublix Super Markets CharitiesPurpose Employer Solutions, llCMr. & Mrs. Tom Quigleydr. laura Rainerdr. Joseph RandMs. alice W. RauMr. lacy Ray & dr. Jacqueline RayMs. deborah E. ReavesMs. Rebecca ReayMr. & Mrs. Robert ReckMs. Paris ReddickMr. & Mrs. Richard ReddingMs. Katrina ReddingMr. & Mrs. Richard J. ReedMs. Bridgette ReesMr. & Mrs. William Brett ReesMs.Connie ReynoldsMs. luJean RicciardiMs. Sue S. RichardMs. Hillary Jacobson & Mr. Paul Rinkerdr. Carmen RiveraRoberts insurance GroupMs. Carolyn d. RobinsonMr. & Mrs. John H. RobinsonMr. & Mrs. louis RobisonMr. & Mrs. Michael J. RobertsonMs. Susan RobinsonMs. Theresa K. RobinsonMs. Zulma i. Rodriguez

dr. James RogersMr. & Mrs. Jim RolfesMr. & Mrs. Wayne Rollinsdr. Jerome C. RosenthalMr. nicholas M. RossiRotary Club of Sarasota BayRotary Club of Sarasota SouthsideMr. & Mrs. Harvey RothenbergMs. Kimberly a. RothenbergMr. david RothgaberThe Rubin Charitable Foundation, inc.Mr. & Mrs. Harris E. RubinMs. Marcella RudickMs. Kyle RuffingMs. Joann RunkleMs. lisa l. Russodr. & Mrs. John RussoMr. & Mrs. Joseph RussoMs. Sarah RutkowskiMr. & Mrs. Stan RutsteinMs. Charlotte M. RyanMr. & Mrs. Troy SaccoSaks Fifth avenuedr. nitin Sallapudidr. Richard SamaleMs. nancy SanchezMs. latoya SandersMs. lillian SandersMs. Priscilla SantanaSaraMana Business Products, inc.Sarasota County FoundationSarasota County GovernmentSarasota Kennel ClubSarasota Rotary Foundation, inc.Sarasota School BoardMs. Joan W. SarneyMs. daisy M. SaundersSCEnE MagazineMs. Marcia SchabergMr. & Mrs. don SchalekampMs. lois SchaperMr. & Mrs. Brian SchiavoMs. Shantelle SchmidtMr. & Mrs. Kent a. SchneseMs. Betty SchoenbaumMr. & Mrs. Jerry SchoenholtzMrs. Gloria d. SchreiberThe Tillie, Jennie & Harold Schwartz Foundationdr. C. Michael SchwarzMr. & Mrs. John ScottMrs. Stephanie ScottScott B. and annie P. appleby Charitable TrustMr. & Mrs. Clifford R. Sears, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Joel SeidenMr. & Mrs. William M. SeiderMr. & Mrs. Murray SeitmanMrs. Catherine S. SellorsMr. & Mrs. Rube Seltzer

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & WalshMr. & Mrs. david ShapiroMr. & Mrs. Sam ShapiroMr. Earl SharffMrs. Marjorie Sharff *Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sharffdr. Sohail ShariffSharky’s on the Pierdr. Om SharmaMr. & Mrs. david E. ShawMrs. Rona ShaysShelterbox uSaMr. & Mrs. Steven Shoemakerdr. & Mrs. Michael ShroderSights & Sounds a.V., inc.Signature Sotheby’s international RealtyMr. & Mrs. Bob SilvermanMs. donna l. SimmonsMr. & Mrs. Ted SimonSimply Spoiled BoutiqueMs. Maureen SimpsonMs. Carol SirardMs. Shirley M. Slahetka & Mr. Gil F. VerrilloMs. Eva T. SlaneMr. & Mrs. Jeff SmithMs. Kathleen SmithMs. lauren Smith OrrMs. natalie J. SmithMr. & Mrs. larry SnodgrassMrs. Margaret SpringerSpotlight GraphicsSt. Boniface Episcopal - Foundation for OutreachMr. donald StahlStarbrite GlassState of the artsMs. Megan SteeleMr. & Mrs. Harvey SteinbergStenten’s Golf Cart accessories, inc.Mr. & Mrs. Bayne StevensonMr. & Mrs. William StevensonMr. & Mrs. Howard l. StewartMr. & Mrs. George StilwellMs. Joann StonecypherMr. Richard H. StormStrikeforce Communications, llCMr. & Mrs. Maynard StringerMr. & dr. Robert a. StuckeyMs. lois StulbergSubu Studios, inc.Roberta leventhal Sudakoff FoundationMr. & Mrs. Joseph J. SullivanMs. Velvet P. SumpterSunBug, inc.Suncoast Blood BankSuncoast Charities for ChildrenSuncoast Professional leads Chapter

Ms. Christine SunseriSunTrust BankMs. doreen SutherlandMs. Christine SverdlowMs. anne O. SwainMs. ina Gay SwainMessrs Richard Swastek & Tom BiskerMr. & Mrs. Curtis R. SwensonMr. John SwensonMr. & Mrs. andrew SwitlykMr. & Mrs. James J. SylviaTandem ConstructionMr. Tom TannerTargetdr. & Mrs. Fred TavillMr. & Mrs. Philip TavillMs. Gina E. TaylorMr. & Mrs. adam TebruggeMs. Roselle TekinerTempo news, inc.The Tarr Charitable Family FoundationThe Zenithdr. & Mrs. Jim ThomasMs. nancy ThomasMrs. debra ThompsonMs. Christa ThurberMr. Brian TimmonsMs. Candace TiptonMr. & Mrs. James ToaleMs. Kimberly TocciTooCap FoundationMs. loyal ToohigMs. Tina TopolinoMr. & Mrs. James TorpieMr. & Mrs. Edward J. TothTrailer Estates Woodworker’s ClubMr. Eric TruittTreescapes nursery and landscaping, inc.dr. Barry TuchfeldMs. Hattie R. TurnerTwilight TangoMr. & Mrs. John W. Tyrrellunited Methodist Women of Boca Grandeunited Way Suncoastunited Way of South Sarasota Countyuniversity of South Florida, Sarasota-ManateeuS Food Service, inc.Mr. & Mrs. Jim Van WinkleValiCVenice lions ClubVenice StationersVenetian Park EstatesMs. Concetta VermetteVeterinary neuro Services, llCVillage on the isleMr. Ken Visser

* deceaseddonor list includes those who donated $50 or more.

Ms. Mallory VorseMr. & Mrs. ulrich WagnerMs. allison WalkerMr. & Mrs. Frederic WallaceMr. & Mrs. Matt WalshMr. & Mrs. Robert l. WardMr. & Mrs. John Warnerdr. Philip WarrenMs. Barbara n. WatsonMr. & Mrs. Thomas H. WatsonMr. & Mrs. david WeinerWells Fargo BradentonWells Fargo, n.a. Wealth Management GroupMs. Susan WenselMr. & Mrs. Bruce WertheimerMr. & Mrs. david WertheimerMs. Sarah WertheimerMs. alicia Z. WheelerMs. Carolyn WheelerMr. & Mrs. Elton WhiteMs. Brittany H. WhiteMrs. Pauline C. WhiteMs. Sally White MarrsMr. and Mrs. Steve WhiteMr. & Mrs. Rob WildermuthMs. diana Williamsdr. Jonnie l. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Robert Williamsdr. & Mrs. Stanley WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Tom WilliamsWilliams, Parker, Harrison, dietz & GetzenWillis Smith ConstructionMr. & Mrs. arthur WilsonMr. & Mrs. Bob W. WilsonMr. James WilsonMs. Katressa WilsonWilson-Wood FoundationMr. & Mrs. david R. Winans, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Ted WishnieMs. Michelle d. WitzerMs. Kate WojdylaWomen’s Council of Realtors, Venice ChapterWomen’s Council of Realtors, Sarasota ChapterWomen’s Outreach Ministry - Church of the RedeemerMrs. Elaine WoodburnMr. Robert G. Worthydr. & Mrs. Clark WrightMr. Mark WunschelMs. Sally W. yanowitzyEa! arts ProgramMs. Colleen E. yuskaitisMs. alice Zeilman

thank you!

Children Served

Head Start Program

H E a D S T a r T

100%AverAge monthly enrollment

E a r L y H E a D S T a r T

100%

PerCent of eligible Children Served

H E a D S Ta rT

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Outcomes

lAnguAge develoPment infants/toddlers

3+97 97% meet or exceed expectations

SoCiAl/emotionAl infants/toddlers

100 100% meet or exceed expectations

literACy Preschool/Pre-kindergarten

5+95 95% meet or exceed expectations

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10+90 90% meet or exceed expectations

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Ongoing assessments take place throughout the year to ensure children reach developmental milestones appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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Children First program sites are at full enrollment, serving families who meet the eligibility requirements for Head Start. The eligibility guidelines require families to meet federal poverty guidelines, which are based on income level and family size. Each family is then prioritized for enrollment based on the individual needs.

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69% meet or exceed expectations

87% meet or exceed expectations

76% meet or exceed expectations

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statement of Activities and Changes to net AssetsYear ended december 31, 2011 TEMPORaRily PERManEnTly unRESTRiCTEd RESTRiCTEd RESTRiCTEd TOTal

REVEnuE and OTHER SuPPORTFederal grant revenue $4,071,269 - - 4,071,269american Recovery Reinvestment act 1,237,085 - - 1,237,085Contract revenue 1,381,020 - - 1,381,020Contributions & other 665,292 12,000 - 677,292united Way allocations 123,890 120,041 - 243,931Program fees 123,423 - - 123,423in-kind contributions 533,929 - - 533,929Special Events - net of direct expenses of $61,869 and $94,233 146,811 - - 146,811interest & investment income 23,050 - 174 23,224net assets released from restrictions: Expiration of time/use restrictions $214,918 ($213,649) (1,269) - Total revenues, gains & other support 8,520,687 (81,608) (1,095) 8,437,984 ExPEnSESProgram servicesHead Start 2,496,236 - - 2,496,236Early Head Start 1,836,536 - - 1,836,536Early Childhood Education 1,214,010 - - 1,214,010Families First initiative 58,917 - - 58,917Resricted Grants 671,866 - - 671,866aRRa 1,254,319 - - 1,254,319supporting services Management & general 771,442 - - 771,442Fundraising 305,538 - - 305,538Total expenses 8,608,864 - - 8,608,864 Change in net assets (88,177) (81,608) (1,095) (170,880)net assets at beginning of year 4,507,104 218,209 7,129 4,732,442 net assets at end of year $4,418,927 136,601 6,034 4,561,562change in net assets of ($170,880) includes non-cash expense depreciation in the amount of $237,419. data from 2011 independent financial Audit.

Fund Raising$305,538

Federal awards$3,597,669

aRRa / Stimulus$2,139,847

Financials

61+3+19+7+2+6+2

revenue sources

$8,499,852

Federal awards$5,259,428

united Way$243,931

local Grants$1,623,394

Contributions & Special Events$598,113

Program Fees$123,423

in-Kind$533,929Other

$117,634

88+9+3 Expenses

By Function$8,608,864

Program$7,531,884

administration$771,442

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Children First has multiple locations throughout sarasota County, giving us the advantage of being easily accessible to children and families in need.

Children First Main Campus 1723 N. Orange ave sarasota, fL 34234

Brentwood Elementary 2500 Vinson avenue sarasota, fL 34232

Dalbeck EHS Center 2036 Oak street sarasota, fL 34237

Emma E. Booker Elementary 2350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way sarasota, fL 34234

Helen payne Annex 1742 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way sarasota, fL 34234

Helen payne Center 1729 33rd street sarasota, fL 34234

North port Campus 6926 children Way North Port, fL 34287

R.o.S.S. Center 1912 North Orange avenue sarasota, fL 34234

Venice Main Campus800 Gulf coast BlvdVenice, fL 34285

Child CArE COMMunity PArtnErs

School Board of Sarasota Countycyesis – sarasotacyesis – North Port

Catholic Charitiesst. Martha’s early Learning center Our Mother’s House

1723 N. Orange ave sarasota, fL 34234

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