Child Guidance Center…

Fifty-five years of
Integrity, Caring, Excellence

ANNUAL REPORT 2009

Act with Passion Professional

Integrity for Caring Excellence
MISSION
The Child Guidance Center
of Southern Connecticut
is a professionally staffed
outpatient mental health
center for children and
adolescents who experience
psychological, behavioral,
developmental, social or
family problems. We are
dedicated to reducing
emotional suffering and
dysfunctional behavior,
strengthening families,
and helping each child
and adolescent achieve
optimal potential.
Fifty-five years of
M ESSAGE FROM THE E XECUTIVE D IRECTOR AND THE P RESIDENT
Dear Friends,
In 2009, as the Child Guidance Center (CGC) celebrates 55 years providing professional mental health services to children
and their families in lower Fairfield County, we reflect on the values and sources of support that have sustained us over
time. The commitment of our founders – to create an agency dedicated to resolving problems that impede the healthy
development of children who struggle with mental illness, emotional distress, and traumatic life circumstances – has
remained the driving force of our agency. To promote the best possible outcome for each child and family coming to
us for help, we have maintained an allegiance to professionalism in the provision of services that are
individualized, child-centered, family-focused, and culturally sensitive.
Over time, we have established new programs in seriously emotionally disturbed, or are living in families
response to emerging community needs and have with complex service needs. And over the last decade,
implemented innovative treatment approaches that we have refined and expanded our training programs
are based on the latest and most effective treatment bringing some of the best and brightest interns, post
options in children’s mental health. Our programs have doctoral fellows, and new professionals from across
become more accessible and responsive with emergency the country to work and learn at CGC.
mobile capacity and off-site services that bring our
This year, was one of the most challenging in our
expertise into homes, schools and community agencies.
history. As non-profit agencies across the country
We have developed and facilitate several community
struggled in a faltering economy, the confidence and
partnerships and interagency teams, fostering
competence of the people associated with CGC pulled
collaboration between public and private agencies
us through. While focused on current realities, we also
and promoting effective and comprehensive services
recognized the importance of planning for the future,
for children who are victims of sexual abuse, are
Act with Integrity
Core Values Passion for Caring
Professional Excellence
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commencing a year-long planning process that engaged our Board Throughout our history, our greatest strength has been the expertise I believe in the
and staff and incorporated extensive input from community and state and dedication of our staff, the commitment, intelligence and importance of
partners and leaders. In June, our Board adopted a new Strategic Plan, diligence of our Board, and the generous support we have received children’s mental
reaffirming our mission and core values and establishing goals that from the community. In families and institutions, the ability to health services,
will guide our work into our 60th year. prevail in difficult times is based on a willingness to face realities, without regard to
adjust plans, hold on to core values, and stay close to the people who ability to pay, in order
As CGC experienced uncertainty and loss associated with the economic for children to grow,
matter most, while recognizing responsibility and connection to the
downturn, we were required to take prudent steps to stabilize our play, and reach for
wider community. their dreams.
budget. We were determined to cut costs and maximize available
revenue, while striving to meet increased demand for our services. Over the last year, with significant help from our friends, CGC has Nancy E. Barton
since 2001
With a nearly 20% increase in referrals over the prior year, we proven its capacity for resilience and the ability to rebound from
committed to make every effort to maintain the staff required to serve adversity, strengthened and more resourceful. We are thankful to the My sister suffered from
the children and families who, in troubling times, need our help more individuals, corporations, foundations, and community funders who psychological and
than ever. But we also took proactive steps to monitor our budget to supported us in a difficult year, affirming their understanding of the emotional stress,
assure the current and future financial viability of the agency. high priority need for children’s mental health services. We will strive and in her memory
to continue to be worthy of their confidence, and as the challenges I want to help other
We are grateful to our staff, who, while working harder than ever to children regain happy
continue, we will maintain the disciplines required to assure our
meet increased demand, accepted a wage freeze and reductions in childhoods filled with
mission will endure.
employer paid benefits. We are deeply appreciative to a group of Board laughter and joy.
members who pledged to raise their personal contributions to our Laura W. Beck
annual Friends campaign by developing a matching fund for donors. since 2002
We are in awe of the Board and community volunteers who planned
CGC helps kids and
a successful benefit in a year when so many said “it can’t be done,”
their families get
raising significant revenue critical to our ability to keep our doors open Sherry Perlstein, MSW Nancy E. Barton through tough times.
to the kids who need our help. Executive Director President, Board of Directors Christopher Bradley
since 2007

Show devotion to what is right, honest and just

Advocate for the best interest of the child | Believe that each child can grow and thrive | Show respect and concern for those who place trust in CGC | Make a difference in the lives of children

Strive for the highest standards of professional performance | Promote personal growth
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Abused children, if not protected
and treated early, will face
these demons later in life with
potentially severe consequences
to their own children, families,
and society. CGC provides
children a real chance to live
a more satisfying life.
James A. Colica
since 1999
Children are hurting…
We extend a helping hand…
Life can be better…
John Crum
since 2005
In times of financial uncertainty
and extreme stress, CGC keeps
families together and helps me
contribute to the community.
Ray Duggins
since 2006
2,344 Children served
in FY 2009
Fifty-five years of
P ROGRAM S TATISTICS FY 2009
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# Served S PECIAL I SSUES
Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy Program* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1170 CHILD
Emergency Mobile Crisis Services* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 Academic Functioning Problem . . . . . . . . . . . .34.82%
High Parent-Child Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.53%
Child Sexual Abuse Response Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Victim or Witness to Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.28%
Community Policing Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .728 Physical Abuse/Sexual Abuse/Neglect . . . . . . .20.41%
Intensive Home Based Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.65%
System of Care/Managed Service System/Child and Parent Resource Team . . . .120 Suicidal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.31%
Developmental or Learning Disability . . . . . . .16.06%
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2344
Significant Period Living Apart from Parents . . . .13.68%
*The statistics for services provided to 226 crime victims are included in the Child, Adolescent, Violence to Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.40%
and Family Therapy and Emergency Mobile Crisis Services programs as appropriate.
*Many children and families have multiple issues
GENDER: ETHNICITY:
Male: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.50% Caucasian/White . . . . . . . . . . .37.03% PARENT
Female: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.50% Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.37% Severe Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.79%
Divorce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23.63%
African American/Caribbean . . . .26.70%
AGE: Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.65% Mental Illness in Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.14%
Birth to 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.31% Bi-Racial/Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24% Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.52%
6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.95% Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.31%
12-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.22% Drug/Alcohol Abuse in Family . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.31%
18+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.52% Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.27%
11.7% Increase in number
of children served
from FY08 to FY09
2,101 Estimated additional
parents/guardians served

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C HILD G UIDANCE C ENTER P ROGRAMS
Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy –
The cornerstone of the Child Guidance Center
for nearly 55 years, this program utilizes a
multidisciplinary team approach to provide a
broad range of comprehensive individualized
mental health assessments and treatment
services, tailored to meet the needs of children
and families.
Emergency Mobile Crisis Services –
The Crisis program provides immediate mental
health assessment and crisis stabilization
services for children and adolescents
experiencing serious psychiatric symptoms
or severe reactions to a recent traumatic event.
With a special focus on youth suicide and
violence prevention, crisis services are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many
services are available to go mobile to homes,
schools or in the community.
1,170 Number served by Child,
Adolescent, and Family
Therapy
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Child Sexual Abuse Response Team (SART) – All children deserve the best
The Child Guidance Center coordinates an interagency team, integrating chance they can get to become
criminal justice and protective services investigations, while providing well adjusted and productive
comprehensive services for child sexual abuse victims and non-offending members of the community.
CGC offers help and opportunity
parents. Specially trained Child Guidance Center therapists conduct
to many of these children who
investigative interviews at the request of the police or the state child
are struggling with the sorts
protection agency and provide crisis therapy for the child and supportive of problems requiring
services for the family to help them cope with the trauma of victimization. outstanding professional help.
As the first in Connecticut to achieve national accreditation, this team Judy D. Eaton
serves as a model program in New England, providing training throughout since 1998
the region.
Being a Board Member is
AGE OF VICTIM: RELATIONSHIP OF OFFENDER TO VICTIM one way I can support the
Biological Parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.5% organization, its people, and
Birth to 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.2%
its mission.
6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.3% Non Family Member . . . . . . . . . . . . .23.5% Stephen A. Gramps
12-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23.5% Stepfather or Other Caretaker . . . . .23.5% since 2005
Uncle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.7%
GENDER OF VICTIM: Sibling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9% CGC is the premier agency
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% Cousin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9% providing necessary support for
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80% Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0% children in our community.
Kenda McDonnell
since 2007
228 Number served by
Emergency Mobile
Crisis Services
71 Children served by
SART
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Raising children is challenging
in the best of times. They are our
future. It can be a frightening
task for many and, when help
is needed, it may not be obvious
what is needed and where to find
it. CGC is a center of excellence;
a resource for all who need help,
regardless of ability to pay.
Paul Hampel
since 1999
This is such a wonderful organi-
zation, with a truly important
mission. CGC has a significant
impact on the community and
provides greatly needed services.
Shelley B. Leibowitz
since 2008
I know how painful emotional
stress can be and I want to
support an organization that
helps ALL children and families,
regardless of their ability to pay.
Judy Nemec
since 1994
728 Children referred by
Community Policing
Partnership
Fifty-five years of
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER PROGRAMS
Community Policing Partnership – System of Care/Managed Service System/
Modeled on a program by the Yale Child Study Center and the Child and Parent Resource Team – These interagency
New Haven Police Department, this program brings together two collaboratives provide intensive care coordination, case management,
groups of professionals, police officers and mental health clinicians, and advocacy for families of children with complex emotional
to provide 24-hour outreach and mental health services to child problems and behavioral health needs and those at risk of abuse and
victims and “high-risk” children identified by police. The goal neglect. Customized service plans are developed with the family to
of this partnership is to reduce the psychological consequences support their efforts to avoid out-of-home placements, safely maintain
of violence and other traumatic events, and decrease the the child in the home, and promote positive functioning at home,
school and in the community.
likelihood that youngsters exposed to violence will become
perpetrators of violence.
Intensive Home Based Services –
The Child Guidance Center provides intensive treatment services
in-home and at community sites for youngsters with high-risk
behavioral problems. The goal is to successfully engage some of
the most hard-to-reach adolescents and significantly reduce their
delinquent and dangerous behavior and avoid placement in
juvenile corrections facilities.
27 Children served by
Intensive Home Based
Services
120 Children served by System of Care/
Managed Service System/Child and
Parent Resource Team
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I want to focus my time and
Community Education – Community Emergency Response Program – experience on an organization
The Child Guidance Center offers mental health seminars and This program provides on-site assistance and counseling in response that assists children and
workshops for the general public and professionals working with to emergencies impacting large groups in the community. (i.e. suicide, families in meeting their
children to increase awareness of issues affecting child development terrorism, school violence, death of a youngster or teacher, natural needs and dreams.
Martha Poulter
and to enhance the emotional well being of children and families. disasters, etc.)
since 2006

Consultation Services – I have been honored to be a

Professional consultation services are offered to area preschools and part of the Board for the last
schools, courts, residential facilities and shelters, substance abuse 10 years. The thought that
programs and other youth serving agencies to help them more my service is having a positive
impact on children and
effectively respond to the special needs of youngsters with emotional
families in need gives me
or behavioral problems. much satisfaction. And I hope
that this example inspires my
Crime Victims Assistance Program – sons to give back to their
For children who are witnesses or victims of crime, this program communities in ways that
are meaningful to them.
provides 24-hour outreach and mental health service to reduce
John J. Raffaeli, Jr.
immediate and potential long-term emotional consequences. since 1999

50 served who used Medicaid

% Percent of our patients

to pay for their services

11 Average number of days between
a request for service to the date
of offered intake appointment
48 Clinical staff who provided
14,606 hours of direct service
to children and families
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I am honored to support and
contribute to an organization
that, on a daily basis, advocates
for and makes a difference in
the lives of children living in
our community.
Lisa Rooney
since 2006
The work CGC does is of
critical importance for the
children in our community
and they do work well and with
passion…The mental health
services that CGC provides are
bread and butter necessities for
Fairfield County kids….
Ethan Schwartz
since 2008
We read on a regular basis
about tragedies that could have
been avoided if those involved
had received proper treatment
and counseling. During
difficult times, we all need to
do what we can to make sure
those services – provided by the
caring and professional staff of
CGC – are available to those
who need them.
Patrick W. Shea
since 2005
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$100,000+
Jim Colica
GE
Edward D. Stewart
United Way of Greenwich
United Way of Western Connecticut
$50,000 - $99,999
The Community Fund of Darien
Hedge Funds Care
Herbert and Nell Singer Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Andrew P. & Elizabeth H. Lawrence
Endowment Fund
Judy and Charlie Eaton
Fairfield County Community
Foundation
Marx-Better Foundation, Inc.
Judy and Joseph Nemec
UBS Investment Bank
United Way of New Canaan
$10,000 - $24,999
Nancy E. Barton
First County Bank Foundation
Garden Homes Fund
GE Asset Management
Kaufmann Foundation
Britta and Denis Nayden
Perrin Family Foundation
Cathleen and John Raffaeli
Lisa and Bob Rooney
Wendy and Ethan Schwartz
Thomson Reuters
Harold and Lorraine Tinkler
Viola W. Bernard Foundation
Wal-Mart Foundation
William H. Pitt Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999
Martha and James Barrett
Jeanne and Chris Bradley
Rosemary Ryan and Jack Degrado
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Ellen and Ray Duggins
Fairfield County Bar Foundation
Christina and John Horner
Kelley, Drye & Warren
KPMG LLP
Mabel Burchard Fischer Foundation
Near and Far Aid Association, Inc.
P. B.O. Fund
Per and Astrid Heidenreich Family
Foundation
Sherry Perlstein and Mark Tilley
Jane and Patrick Shea
Hon. Mary Sommer and Jay Sandak
The TJX Foundation, Inc.
Wachovia Wealth Management
Westport Young Woman’s League
Xerox Foundation
$2,500 - $4,999
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Cummings & Lockwood LLC
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Foundation
GE Energy Financial Services
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Greenwich Rotary Foundation
Elzelien Hartog
IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign
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Keith Morgan
NewAlliance Foundation, Inc.
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker
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Sempra Energy
Stamford Hospital Care to Share
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Swindells Charitable Foundation
Janet T. Weintraub
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Donna Zalichin and Barry Kramer
Rachel and Taymore Zarghami
$1,000 - $2,499
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Fifty-five years of
Sandy and Steve Baumann
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Marilyn and Bob Clements
CVS Corporation
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Exchange Club of New Canaan
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Foundation
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High Voltage Entertainment, LLC
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St. Francis Episcopal Church
St. John’s Community Foundation
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The Wiggins Foundation, Inc.
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$500 - $999
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Judy Crane-The Refuge: A Healing
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Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust
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Selkowitz Family Foundation
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Signature Construction Group
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$250 - $499
Anonymous
American Express Foundation
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Bank of America Charitable
Foundation
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$100 - $249
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Jo Ann and Martin Davey
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Hauser Family
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The Volunteer Center
Nancy Wickware and Steve Manning
Anne K. Downey and
Kenneth C. Wiegand
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Barbara Wood and Jay Vivian David Goldstein CGC’s caring professional staff
Susan and George Wyper Elaine and Richard Harding
Johnna and Dennis Yeskey John R. Harness helps children deal with
Leslie and Andrew Zachary Madeline and Vern Houston problems during critical
Heather Ziegler Mary and Philip Huyck
Jenny and Jim Ziolkowski Stephanie Johnson developmental years, benefitting
Robin and Greg Zorthian Carol and Allen Krim them now and in the future.
Sherry and Kenneth Karetnick
Donors to $99 Rajeev Lakra No child or family is immune
Anonymous (8)
Shelly Allbright
Shari Goodstein and Craig Lambert and no other investment is
Dorothy and Bob Landress
Linda Andrews Barbara and Bill Latimer
as important to them and us,
Lesley Apt and Doug Dudfield Nina and Norman Lotstein as a society.
Ana Maria Badash Stephanie Ohl and Neil Lubarsky
Katharin Baker Hon. Mary Sommer
Madeleine Marecki
Janet Becker Lynn Marino since 1987
Bedford Family Bonnie and Gene Markowski
Terry R. Blank Nydia Marron
Bower Builders Incorporated Maritza Martinez Not only has the organization
Darlene Brown
Jara and Don Burnett
Suzanne Matassa vitally helped so many children
Laura and Colm McDermott
Carolyn and Lee Caney Robert Mills
for over half a century in often
Susan Caplan Inita and William Mix life saving ways, but the actual
Naomi Cohn Jocelyn Mula
Andrea Dabney Karen and Gary Neems
Board utilizes its members in
Ruth E. Deluca Jeffrey Newman meaningful and personal ways
Sharon Derene Jane Norgren
William J. Deutsch that make me feel like a
Donna Ortoli
Helene A. Devin Jane and Tony Pascazio valuable and intrinsic part.
Michelle and Michael Diliberto Lucy and Salvatore Pastore
Judy and Dan Donahue For this, I’m thankful.
Betsy Polakoff
Donald Dworken Joan Quick Amy H. Zabin
Courtney Eaton Norma and Marvin Ravikoff since 2004
James H. Edwards Redniss & Mead, Inc.
Susan Edwards Erika Richards
John Egdorf Philip Rosen
Linda Egdorf-Myron Sylvia Schaum
Judith L. Falbel Frieda and Eugene Shapiro
Cindy Fitzgerald Sandy and Moshe Speter
Channe Fodeman Lynn Springer and Skylar Cluett
Diane and Bill Fox Stamford Pediatric Associates, P.C
Martha and Carl Friedman Louise Bloch Stern
Ellen and Michael Funck Eileen and Steven Swerdlick
Sheila and Kevin Gallagher Michael Tehrani
Fern and Kam Ghavidel Diana R. Thierry
Michelle and James Giordano Eleanor B. Tomac
Emily Giovanelli Susan Piening and Frank Trotta
Penelope and Edward Glassmeyer Laurie Waxler
Nadine Goldblatt Cohen
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The work this agency does is so
critically important for children
and their families, and I am
committed to helping in
whatever way I can…I have
great admiration for the skilled
and dedicated clinicians at
CGC whose work ultimately
benefits the entire community.
Donna W. Zalichin
since 1988
There is nothing more rewarding
than giving back to children who
are in crisis and who need help.
Sallyan Zenko
since 2007
CGC A NNUAL R EPORT 2009 H ONOR ROLL
Mary Jo and Jeff Weiss
Marilyn and Edward White
Jill Yolen
Olga and Henry Zalichin
In Kind Donations
Bruce Keller, The Greenwich Book
Catalyst Marketing Communications
Mark Sank, Mark Sank & Associates
Ron Naso
GE
Harvard Business School Club of CT
Community Partners
Paul Mealey
Diserio, Martin, O’Connor &
Castiglioni
Shipman & Goodwin
IN HONOR OF:
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beck
Mrs. Janet T. Weintraub
Ms. Mary Brooks
Ms. Ellie Hartog
Ms. Rhoda Dember
Mrs. Janet T. Weintraub
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiBella
Mrs. Kim DiBella-Farber
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Duggins
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fields
Ms. Jeannine Egdorf
Anonymous
Ms. Shelly Allbright
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Diliberto
Ms. Susan Edwards
Mr. John Egdorf
Mrs. Linda Egdorf-Myron
Mr. David Goldstein
Mrs. Lynne Marino
Mrs. Nydia Marron
Ms. Suzanne Matassa
Mr. and Mrs. William Mix
Mrs. Jocelyn Mula
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pascazio
Ms. Ellie Hartog
Anonymous
Ms. Jocelyn Stanton
Ms. Mary A. McPherson
Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Barker
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Calvey
Mr. and Mrs. John Capetta
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chargar
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gregory
Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCurdy
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Moore
Mr. and Mrs. James Nealon
Mr. Steven K. Mueller
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Aslanian
Bower Builders Incorporated
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bratchell
Mr. Brian Capone
Mr. Peter Guiffreda
Mr. Robert Mills
Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Pastore
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Yeskey
Sherry Perlstein and Mark Tilley
Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Selbst
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Raffaeli, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James Ziolkowski
Dr. Lisa Rooney
Mr. and Mrs. Bart Osman
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Walko
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Frantz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mountain
Mrs. Janet T. Weintraub
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beck
Tom Conway and Madge Weisberg
Martha Friedman
Dr. Amy Zabin
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lubarsky
IN MEMORY OF:
Karen Rothman Fried
Nina Gershon and Bernie Fried
Mr. Jerome Perlstein
Ms. Nancy E. Barton
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beck
Ms. Sharon Derene
Ms. Jeannine Egdorf
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Houston
Ms. Rosalie Makler
Dr. Judy Nemec
Fifty-five years of
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pearce
Sherry Perlstein and Mark Tilley
Ms. Donna W. Zalichin
Deborah B. Weintraub
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beck
Mrs. Janet Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caney
Ms. Judy Crane
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grunwald
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Markovits
Marx-Better Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schwartz
Mrs. Janet T. Weintraub
Come Play! Donors
Many thanks to all who attended
our annual spring gala Come
Play!...It’s Field Day. We are
especially grateful to all of the
individuals and businesses listed
below who donated to the auction.
06830
122 Pizza Bistro
Helen Ainson
Elizabeth Angelone
Anonymous
Stuart Aronson
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Athletic Shoe Factory
B.Young! - Bonnie Phillips
Black Forest Bakery
Maureen Blum and Rachel Franco
Bodd Fitness Studio
Bottlenotes Wine Club
Bradford Studio
Bridgeport Bluefish
Bromley Mountain Ski
Jane and Frederic Brooks
Capital Grille Restaurant
Coco Nail Spa
Cocoon
Jim Colica
Commuter Cleaners
Cosi
Darien Playhouse
Dunay Joaillier
Environmentally Sound
Fairfield Cupcake Company
Family Soap
Andy Fellows
Fjord Catering & Charters
Fonda La Paloma
Fovama Antique Rugs of Westport
Gabby Ladies Sportswear
Gingerman Restaurant
Glen Gate Company
Grahams
Grand Slam Health & Tennis
Great Play
Greens Nail
Christine and Paul Hampel
Hoagland’s of Greenwich
Hopscotch
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Virginia Hyde
Iyengar Yoga
Jane Mogel Interior Design
Jean Louis Restaurant
Just Books, Inc.
Andy Karetsky
Kiddie Kitchen
Christine and Beau Keen
Robert Klaeger
Debby and Jim Lash
Shelley Leibowitz
Long Ridge Dermatology
LVH Photography
Malia Mills
Marti Easton Interiors
Match Restaurant
Kenda and Neil McDonnell
Roxanne Miner-Mitchell
Lina Morielli
Susan Morrow Photography
Steven K. Mueller, Architect
Music Source
Murphy’s Townhouse
Nagi Jewelers
Judy and Joe Nemec
New Canaan Wine Merchants
New York Football Giants
New York Soccer Red Bulls
New York Yankees
Pied Piper Pony Rides
Pierson & Smith, Inc.
Professional Security Group
Cathi and John Raffaeli
Red Bee Honey
Richemont North America
Rockwell Art & Framing
Lisa and Bob Rooney
Larry Rosenberg and Michael Stone
Route 22 Restaurant
Christopher Russo
Sam’s Wine & Liquor
Silver Ribbon Jewelry
Silvermine Guild Arts Center
Skirtin’ Around
Smart Kids Company
Mary Sommer and Jay Sandak
Splash Car Wash
Sport N Life
Star Wines & Spirits
Sterling Farms Golf Club
Edward Stewart
Take Shape Massage
Tamarack Country Club
Ten Twenty Post Restaurant
Tequila Mockingbird
Terese Garsson Pilates
Thomson Reuters
Tibi Clothing
Val’s Putnam Wines and Liquors
Wellness Yoga
Sheila Whitechurch
Willie Demms, Vintage Portraits
Woodloch Resort
Amy and Steve Zabin
Donna Zalichin and Barry Kramer
Sallyan Zenko
We apologize for any errors or
omissions. Please contact the
Development Office with any
corrections.
Integrity, Caring, Excellence
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
REVENUE
Government Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,776,628 41.5%
Fees For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950,299 22.2% Government Grants
Corporations/Foundations/ Fees for Service
Non-Government Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528,924 12.3% Corporations/Foundations/
Non-Government Grants
Individual Contributions/Special Events . . . . . . 609,990 14.2%
Individual Contributions/
United Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353,794 8.3% Special Events
Community Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,000 1.5% United Ways
Community Fund
Operating Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,284,635 100%
EXPENSE
Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy* . . . . . .$2,816,750 62.8% Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy
Emergency Mobile Crisis Services* . . . . . . . . . . 722,496 16.1% Emergency Mobile Crisis Services
Child Sexual Abuse Response Team . . . . . . . . . 181,608 4.1% Child Sexual Abuse Response Team
Community Policing Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . 48,486 1.1% Community Policing Partnership
Intensive Home-Based Services
Intensive Home-Based Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294,978 6.6%
System of Care/Managed Service System/
System of Care/Managed Service System/ Child and Parent Resource Team
Child and Parent Resource Team . . . . . . . . . . 283,484 6.3% Community Education and Consultation
Community Education and Consultation . . . . . 133,415 3.0%
Operating Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,481,216 100%
Change in Net Assets Before
Depreciation/Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . .($ 196,581)
Depreciation/Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,407
Decrease in Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($ 382,988)
*Includes operating expenses of $405,452 for services provided to crime victims
CGC was the one agency I’ve
been associated with that truly
made a real and positive impact
on the lives of children and
their families. The feeling of
being a part of that, even in
a small way, will be something
I treasure forever.
Joseph R. Taddeo
Emeritus
I value CGC’s mission in
helping the children and
families of our communities
and the untiring commitment
of its leadership and staff.
The efforts of CGC really do
make a difference in the lives
of many people.
Harold J. Tinkler
Emeritus
I believe CGC is a great
resource to help kids through
some of their most challenging
times.
Ed Stewart
Emeritus
 Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Inc. PRSRT STD
196 Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT 06901 US POSTAGE
203-324-6127 • www.childguidancect.org PAID
Other service locations: STAMFORD, CT
103 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06902 • 203-324-6127 PERMIT NO. 102
23 Benedict Place, Greenwich, CT 06830 • 203-983-5294
972 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 • 203-662-9380

Supported by the CT Dept. of Children & Families and Office of Victims Services
as well as the United Ways of Greenwich and Western Connecticut, The
Community Fund of Darien, and the New Canaan Community Foundation.

CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, INC.

Board of Directors Senior Management Team Care Coordinators and Case Managers
Nancy E. Barton, Esq., President Sherry Perlstein, MSW, Executive Director Angela Crandon, BA
Christopher Bradley, Vice President Larry Rosenberg, PhD, Clinical Director Estela Lopez, BA
James A. Colica, Vice President Roumen Nikolov, MD, Medical Director Gabrielle Winkler, BA
Paul F. Hampel, Vice President Deborah Matthews, PhD, Director, Crisis Services Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows Psychology Extern
John J. Raffaeli, Jr., Vice President Elzelien Hartog, MSW, Director, Interagency Collaboratives Erica Freed, PsyD Lorinn Inserra, MA
Scott Hutchinson, PsyD
Hon. Mary Sommer, Vice President Jeannine Egdorf, Development Director
Lisa Wagner, PsyD
Donna Zalichin, Secretary Kim DiBella-Farber, Quality Improvement Director
John Crum, Treasurer Ned Pearce, Finance Director Psychology Interns Social Work Interns
Naomi Cohen, PhD candidate Jessica Donohue, MSW candidate
Laura W. Beck, Esq. Jason Emery, PsyD candidate Jennifer McBride, MSW candidate
Clinical Managers and Staff
Ray Duggins Nicole Pernod, PsyD candidate MaryKate Olivieri, MSW candidate
Rachel Alfandre, MSW Jonathan Moran, BS
Judy D. Eaton Naomi Glick-Press, PhD candidate Cynthia Stix, MSW candidate
Gloria Aronson-Weinberg, LCSW Joseph O’Callaghan, LCSW
Stephen A. Gramps Karen Weiss, PsyD candidate Laura VanRiper, MSW candidate
Cara Barbierri, PsyD, Clinical Administrator, Moyosore Paupau, MSW
Shelley B. Leibowitz
Developmental Evaluations and Lauren Pote, PsyD
Kenda McDonnell Group Therapy
Administrative Managers and Staff
Jacqueline Szoychan, MSW
Mary A. McPherson Margaret Bruns, Administrative Assistant
Karen Brody, MD, Assistant Medical Director Daniel Sciarra, PhD
Steven K. Mueller, AIA Sharon Derene, Finance Administrator
Mariangela Carr, MFT Elinore Shafer, MSW, Clinical Administrator,
Judy Nemec, MD Bill Henning, IT Consultant
Lisa Dianis, LCSW Social Work Interns
Martha Poulter Ashley Laferriere, Development Associate
Simon Epstein, MD, Associate Medical Carol Smith-Harker, MA
Lisa Rooney, MD Director Rosalie Makler, Executive Assistant
Steven Spitz, PhD
Ethan Schwartz Paola Idez, MSW Madeleine Marecki, Development Associate
Alison Thurber, MSW, Clinical Administrator,
Patrick W. Shea, Esq. Susan Jasko, MSW, Clinical Administrator, Maritza Martinez, Billing Assistant
Intake
Amy H. Zabin, DA. Darien Jeanette Peterson, Receptionist
Breese Tomick, LCSW
Sallyan Zenko Elvyn Jones-Dube, MSW, Yeny Quinones, Accounting Administrator
Mary Tuttle, APRN
Clinical Administrator, MDFT Janet Rojas, Receptionist
Gretchen Velasquez, BA
Directors Emeritus Dana Kahn, MSW, Clinical Administrator, Fenia Weiller, PhD, Clinical Administrator,
Kimberly Smith, Billing Manager
Edward D. Stewart TF-CBT Greenwich Lynn Stempien, Office Administrator
Joseph R. Taddeo Eunice Matthews, PhD Nancy Wickware, MSW Francheska Velazquez, Records Associate
Harold J. Tinkler Christine Miraglia, MSW Shalonn Velez, Administrative Assistant