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We have been helping people since 1843and continue to fulfill our mission:“...to heal and strengthen the“...to heal and strengthen thelives of children and families.”lives of children and families.”01

On a special note, the retirement of our CEO, Anne Sampaio, after a remarkable 40-year careerat Child & Family Services, marks the end of an era. I stepped into the role of CEO on July 1,2023, following 17 years of employment and mentorship, and I eagerly anticipate sharing ouragency's progress as we continue to fulfill our mission to "heal and strengthen the lives ofchildren and families".Child & Family Services has remained committed to serving our community and making apositive impact. Over the years we’ve found and adapted innovative ways to carry out ourprograms and initiatives, and this year was no exception. It has proven to be a highly successfuland impactful year for our agency. As you browse through this publication, you'll witness the highlights of our past year, serving asa reminder of how your investment enables us to expand and meet the community's needs.Here are a few noteworthy achievements:As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for your steadfast support of Child& Family Services. Your dedication and generosity have enabled us to continue our mission.This year we proudly celebrated our 180-year anniversary. We are rich in our history anddeeply rooted in our mission of healing and strengthening the lives of children and families.02As we journey forward together, we invite you to stay connected. Follow us on social media, attend our events and consider becoming more involved as a volunteer or advocate. Yourvoice and actions are vital in propelling our work forward.Once again, thank you for your incredible support of Child & Family Services. With your continued partnership, we're confident in our ability to achieve even greater impact and reach new heights.Together, we're making a difference.With heartfelt gratitude,

Carl W. TaberPresidentBayCoast BankJamie BoulayMemberBoulay ConsultingMatthew H. Roy1st Vice PresidentUMASS DartmouthLen MurphyTreasurerRandWhitneyJohnna TierneyClerkHalloran, Lukoff & Smith, PCMark KellyMemberBainco International InvestorsMarigloria MurphyMemberSouthcoast Hospitals GroupArthur DeslogesMemberRetiredKaren PereiraMemberCommunity Nurse Home CareJacqui SpringerMemberUniversity of Rhode IslandStacey MinerMemberNew York Life/Nylife Securities03

In 1842 New Bedford Orphan’s Home openedits doors with just 4 children on Point Road(which is now Rodney French Blvd). It wasincorporated a year later on March 3rd, 1843.04Today, we are the most comprehensive socialservice provider in Southeastern Massachusettsand the largest provider of adoption services inthe state!

Our programs have dedicated staff to support and guide individuals and families to helpthem through difficult situations to improve their lives. We will come to you, in your homeand in your community to ensure that the right match is made. Outreach Services cansupport, treat, and navigate through trauma, mental illness, and mentorship to name a few.05

10,396 clients of all demographics were seen in the 23 Fiscal Year.Below is the age ranges served of those clients, as well as the areasin which they were helped.26-6442.9%14-1821.1%5-1319.7%19-2511.7%65 and Over4.5%06

Offices throughout Greater New Bedford, GreaterFall River, Cape Cod, Lawrence, Florence, Plymouth,Worcester and Waltham.Child & FamilyServicesLocationsOf which areCommunity BehavioralHealth Center (CBHC)locations07

08The state of MA appointed CFS as a certified CBHC inJanuary of 2023. What does this mean for the community?Our CBHC locations offer day-to-day mental health andsubstance use services as well as crisis services availablearound the clock for anyone in Massachusetts who feelsthey may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

Conducted 65 Meet and Greets with staff and CFS supporters to discuss DE&ICouncil ideas.Brochures were translated into 3 languages in 2022.Continuously created opportunities for promotions for underrepresentedgroups.Reviewed the policy for classification for non-degree employees.Annual DEI Climate Survey to measure baseline, success, and barriers.Survey impacted the decision for Employee Bonuses and 2023 Merit IncreasesDeveloped strategic plan to include: Employer Branding & marketing,Recruitment & Retention, Client Referrals, and Community Relations.Began offering to employees to strengthen staff awareness and sensitivity.Leadership training event to include strategies for supporting staff around DEI.Created the Gender Affirming care training for all staff facilitated bytransgender staff on the Council.Received funding for a book writing project for young women of all culturesexperiencing mental health challenges between the ages of 16 and 21.09-Vivian Smith-Barnes (Director of DEI Initiatives)

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program earned a prestigiousendorsement from Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.,(PATNC) as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, making it one of the top-performing home visiting affiliates within Parents as Teachers’international network. The official designation was made inOctober 2022.10Our Young Adult Access Center (YAAC) introduced, The Beyond House in July of 2022.A youth-driven safe space for transitional aged youth from 16-21yrs of age. Our program introduces a culturally responsivesetting that is welcoming to racially and ethnically diverseyoung adults and LGBTQ+ youth.

11Natalia is enrolled in our Therapeutic Mentoring Program and has been working with her mentor, Autumn, forover a year. Natalia is a 17-year-old senior in high school who lives in a single parent household with her momand her younger brother. She is a proud Puerto Rican young woman who hopes to become an environmentalengineer one day. Her goal is to work within cities to help innovate more efficient systems that will helpalleviate climate change. As a teen, Natalia received a diagnosis of PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder dueto a violent upbringing. Her struggles also resulted in a history of selective mutism in her childhood. Nataliahas struggled to interact with her peers as well as her family, and much of her adolescent years have beenaffected due to her severe social apprehensiveness. She found herself missing a significant amount of schooldays due to her PTSD and triggering behaviors from teachers and fellow students. Coincidingly, her gradesbegan to suffer, and she felt as though she needed to make a serious change but didn’t know where to start.She was referred to TM services to work on how to best cope with her anxiety, build her independent lifeskills, and work on her self-esteem and self-confidence. At first, she was very shy and struggled to open-up toher mentor, but eventually Autumn was able to build a rapport with her over the course of the first month andthey were able to connect. Natalia and Autumn have shared many common interests such as enjoying theVampire Diaries tv show, Taylor Swift, and a common interest in helping the environment. Since being referredto TM services, Natalia gained the ability to conquer her first set of goals established with her mentor- buildingher confidence and utilizing coping skills. She’s now currently working on building her independent life skills by learning to drive and pump gas, fillingout college applications, and applying for jobs. She has been able to conquer most of her fear surroundingpublic speaking by taking an AP Seminar Class in school and has been able to make a group of friends withinthis class as well. She currently is working toward raising her GPA and graduating from high school, and shealso has recently received her driver’s license. She is working hard towards obtaining a co-op job where she plans to work in the Fall River wastewater department not only for her interestin becoming an environmental engineer but also to complete her Seniorresearch project. Natalia continues to grow and become more confident inherself and in making her own decisions. She has been consistentlyaccomplishing important milestones, and Autumn will continue to assist her inmeeting her goals to graduate from TM services and thrive in her adult life byadvocating for herself in the way which her mentor has.After working with my mentor, I now feel a lot more comfortabledoing things I never would have even tried. One thing that Ilearned specifically was how to advocate for myself, this was ahuge milestone for me.A C l i e n t S u c c e s s

12CFS is an organization full of peoplethat will show up for you on your worstday and will walk with you to thebrighter days ahead.I love it here. I love the agency, I lovethe people, and I love what it standsfor. It’s just a great work environment.We all share the same mission, and that’sto help our community and those that wework with, so it’s been wonderful to workhere these past 15 years.I’m in awe every day. It’s an honor to bea part of this and have people sharewith you, and let you walk with them aspart of their lives- it’s the best thing. It’s an agency rich in support to those weservice. The biggest thing is seeing whatwe’re able to give the community andhow that really helps the families andindividuals that we work with.

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Uses of FundsOutpatient Mental Health ServicesIntensive Family ServicesAdoption & Child Focused Svcs.Emergency ServicesAcute Residential Svcs. for YouthFundraisingOutpatient Mental Health Services41.8%Adoption & Child Focused Svcs.29.4%Emergency Services15.4%Acute Residential Svcs. for Youth7.2%Intensive Family Services5.7%Contracts Fee-For-ServiceContributions/FoundationsFee-For-Service76.2%Contracts21.1%Contributions/Foundations2.6%15Sources of Operating Revenue & Support$33,703,329 $33,703,329 $37,385,432 $37,385,432 Intensive Family Services6.2%

16Acushnet Foundation Fund of SouthCoast Community Foundation AnonymousAnonymousBrodeur Machine Co., Inc.Carney Family Charitable FoundationCharlton Charity Fund U/ADean Foundation for Little ChildrenSouth Coast TowingTheresa St., Inc.The Tyler Leonard Memorial FoundationUnited Way of Greater New BedfordBristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, Inc.Hawthorn Medical Charitable FundHUB International LimitedJake Fabian Memorial FundKenneth T. and Mildred S. Gammons Charitable FoundationSalem Five Charitable FoundationSen. Montigny's Children's Fund Holiday Program13 Striper Club508tees, INCAcushnet Police Association Inc.Annual Christmas in July Golf TournamentBankFiveBayCoast BankBenevity FundBob's Discount FurnitureDavid WilkensEZ Drive Rentals Inc.Frank and Maureen Wilkens Family TrustFriends of Jack FoundationG. Kenneth and Mary Lou GarrettHalloran, Lukoff, Smith & Tierney, P.C.Hiller Disposal Inc.HUB International New England LLCJohn Oliveira & Sons Stamp ConcreteJust Give - Great NonprofitsKenneth T. and Mildred Gammons Charitable FoundationKIA of DartmouthLeonard and Marigloria MurphyMark KellyMaureen Wilkens Charitable FundMaxSold Inc.Mike Oliveira & SonsMourao's ConstructionNationwide AlarmsOcean Spray Community FundOliveira Brothers MaterialsPalace Pizza & More Inc.Poyant SignsPrecix Inc.Prince Henry SocietyRockland Trust Charitable Foundation Inc.Roy EnoksenSalli BruellSouth Coast TowingSt. Anne's Credit UnionStarkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.Stephanie KlimmThe Matt Benoit Memorial Scholarship FundThomas McDonaldTony's Auto Sales & ServiceTrojan Consulting GroupVermont Mutual Insurance Group Giving FundWebster BankWilliam Starck Architects

17Aaron Novy and Jessica NovyBarbara L. MattesonCharles J. and Martha B. CliffordCouto ConstructionDavid AmaralDavid WaltonEquipment East, LLCField Engineering CoFirst Citizens Charitable FoundationHoracio'sJames and Hannah KaneJames BensonJames M. CroninJamie BoulayJohn R. JacksonJon SkovKnights of ColumbusAlfred and Paula M. Borges, Jr.Brian and Brenda LangCarlos and Wendy M. BotelhoCarol IngelChris IerardiClive V OlsonConcrete FoundationsDaniel J. and Jennifer L. SchlitzerDave and Kara CondonDavid and Susan RemyErin McAlonanErnest Thompson & Kerrin Thompson Pocket AccountGerald LemieuxHarry MatelskiRobert F. and Christine M. LongScott AlvesStacey MinerThe UPS Store #2949Wayne and Tanya VieraWestport Federal Credit UnionWilliam A. Sterrett and Barbara BeckmannWilliam M. and Anne SampaioWilliam Woodring IILaw Offices of Jane E. Sullivan P.C.Louis L. LemmertzMark Belcher and Robin Skirboll Charitable AccountMelissa ReynoldsMichaella LesieurNelson & CO., CPA, LTDNortheast Behavioral HealthPaul & Dixon InsurancePinto's Garage and AutobodyProgressive Growers, Inc.ReMax Right ChoiceRobert F. Stoico/FirstFed Charitable FoundationRotary Club of Fall RiverSteward Health Care SystemVictor and Fatima SimasWilliam A ViveirosZeiterion TheatreJames and Kathleen FeeneyJane BergeronJean M. KinkeadJeff and Chanda L. CoutinhoJessica CroweJoan MedeirosJoel BaptistaKelly GeaganLaura E. McLeodLaw Office of Peter C. BullardLisa FerreiraMark B. and Jean L. BartlettMatthew H. RoyMichael and Jeanne W. BissonnetteMichael W. and Kim M. HoudletteNancy CabralPaul and Kari CoelhoRalph and Donna Brown

18AmazonSmileAnne M. BernierAnthony BairdAshley DeMelloBarbara J. MonizBen and Laura HandelBill and Debbie SainsburyBilly EllisBradley DenkerBrendan DavidsonBrian and Nancy WestgateBrian E. and Mary T. LynchBrian L. PaulinoBrieanna WoodBruce and Pamela OliveiraCarl Lee Pacheco Memorial FundCarl W. and Natalie TaberCarol Delgreco McLaughlinCarolyn LaineCatherine CarvalhoChase TrustChris BerioChristian and Erin O. McAlonanChristoffer L. JohnsonClare CamaraCreating Healthier CommunitiesDarcy LeeDavid SimonsDeborah A. SimpsonDerek AlfaiateDerek M. and Melissa DaCostaDistinctive Property ServicesDouble R Excavating, Inc.Eileen Wheeler SheehanElizabeth HubertEric T. TurkingtonEvelyn GauthierEverett Williams, Jr.Falmouth Ready Mix, Inc.Faneek's Coney IslandFernandes MasonryFortin ElectricalFrancis A. and Phyllis PettengillFrancis C. and Dorothy L. VicinoFrank DrollettGeoffrey and Fadra NorthrupGlenn and Lesley A. ReidGreg and Barbara LockwoodHarriet Dugan RealtyHeitor A. SantosHi-Way Concrete Products Co., Inc.HoangOanh TranIdalia DaCostaJacqueline CrowleyJacqueline SpringerJames and Meredith MazurJared DallaireJayme McLaughlinJeff FitzpatrickJeffrey MedeirosJennifer M MaynardJennifer MalekJenny B Mello ReisJeremiah and Patrice CoholanJoe DasilvaJolene M. JacquesJose and Debra CostaJose S. Castelo Real EstateJoseph and Isabel DelgadoJulie LizotteKathryn HendersonKeith HendersonKimberly LedouxKoreen A. Santos 2008 Revocable TrustKyle and Ashley VicinoLuis and Lucy BrumLyles and Nancy BourgaultLynn StockfordMary Ann TouheyMatt PreveyMatt ReedMattapoisett Woman's ClubMelissa and Christopher Berio, Sr.Michael and Jennifer VincentMichael and Mary Arikian ChaplainMichael E. PedergastMichael L. BoswellMichael McVeighMichelle McGrath & Associates, LLCNew Bedford GuideNicole McCallyNicole McLaughlinNorthstarPatricia DelgrecoPatrick DuelferPaul and Kathryn OuellettePayPal Giving FundPeter B. and Nancy SpindlerPeter J. and Elizabeth S. TurowskiPeter SkamaryczPhilip GomezPhillip MedeirosRead Custom SoilsRenee M. GonsalvesRichard and Lisa LebreuxRichard R. and Sonia C. ManciniRita RodericksRobert A. BartelRobert and Carol RussellRobert and Gail BeckRobert G Ripley, JrRobert L. Sterns and Judith SternRoger and Maria Grace CabralRyan PimentelSandra SheehySavage Advertising SolutionsScott and Mary Lou ChurchSean and Marya DalySean LaFontaineSeven StottSouthCoast Insurance GroupSpindle City Auto GlassStephen HorvitzSteven and Karen FrankoSteven YokellStop & Shop New EnglandStop & Shop SupermarketThomas HodgsonTrevor EstrellaTrudie SantosUnited Way of Greater Fall RiverUnited Way of MA Bay and Merrimack ValleyWalecka Law, PCWhitney MorrissetteWilliam and Andrea FessendenZenith Consulting Engineers

Bristol County Business ConnectButtonwood Park Zoological SocietyChad GaucherChadwick’s Awards UnlimitedDomino's 836 Ashley Blvd NBDunkin DonutsFaneeks Coney Island FiveStar Collision CenterFriends of Jack Foundation19Hannah's Bags of KindnessJanine DuarteKristen GublerLinda KristofikMontaup Country ClubNew Bedford Fire Dept.Rebecca SuprenantSusan LeBlancWolf GearWow DartmouthChild & Family Services has made every effort to the accuracy of this listing. We sincerely apologize for misspelling or inadvertently omitting the name of any donor.

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