Annual Report 2005 - Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut

2005Annual Report

Mission
The Child Guidance Center of Southern
Connecticut is a professionally-staffed
outpatient mental health center for
children and adolescents who experience
psychological, behavioral, development,
social or family problems.We are
dedicated to reducing emotional
suffering and dysfunctional behavior
and to helping each individual achieve
optimal potential.
Philosophy
Our services are guided by a philosophy that emphasizes understanding the unique qualities and experience of
each child as influenced by the complex interaction of personality, emotional and cognitive development, family
situation, and social environment.
We view psychotherapy with children as a dynamic, interactive assessment and treatment process that examines
problems while building on strengths, and believe our intervention is most effective when parenting figures are
actively involved.
We are committed to making our services accessible to all children and families in the community who can safely
and productively participate in outpatient mental health treatment, while offering referral and advocacy for those
who may require a more restrictive and structured environment.

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends,
As the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut(CGC) closes the books on our
52nd year of providing professional mental health services to children, adolescents and their families
we celebrate the community’s collective commitment to help troubled children and families.
There is strong evidence that interagency
collaboration is a more cost effective way to deliver
services. But beyond the considerable financial
advantages, we are committed to collaboration
because it has been our experience that the families
who turn to us for help are far more likely to do
well when the community comes together to
provide a seamless network of support.
Our ability to reach out to children and
teens struggling to cope with traumatic events,
difficult family circumstances or mental illness
is strengthened by the conscientious efforts of
community professionals who identify youngsters
who need our help and make referrals to the
CGC. Our success in helping youngsters overcome
problems and reach optimal potential is dependent
not only on the professional expertise and compassionate
engagement of our staff, but also on the
dedication of highly skilled professionals from a
variety of community agencies that we work with
on a daily basis in each of the four towns we serve.
Our partnerships with local public and non
profit agencies are grounded in our belief that each
child is influenced by the interaction of personality,
emotional and cognitive development, family
situation and social environment.To effect positive
change we are committed to reaching out to our
community partners to help each family access the
specific help and supports they need.
Over the past two decades, the Child
Guidance Center has developed and continues to
coordinate three interagency teams for sexually
abused children, youngsters with serious emotional
and behavioral problems, and families with
multiple needs, especially those with issues of child
abuse and neglect. Our interagency teams bring
together police, court, educational, protective and
human services agencies to enhance the human
services network that responds to our communities’
families when they need help.
In the last year, in recognition of our success
developing and leading strong collaborations, the
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
(DCF) awarded CGC a grant to establish a
Managed Service System.With this initiative we
hired an Enhanced Care Coordinator to work
directly with DCF staff to identify those children
who can return to their homes from long term
placements and to determine the specific supports
that are required to help their families, schools and
communities sustain them.
We are just beginning to see the success of
the efforts that began this winter as several
youngsters who had been in residential treatment
for many months or more than a year, began
returning home.Through collaboration with
agencies like Domus, Family Centers,The
Exchange Club, and countless others, our therapists
are better equipped to help these youngsters and
their families build on their strengths to achieve a
more stable and happier future.
Last year the Child Guidance Center
provided mental health diagnostic and treatment
services to 2229 youngsters and families. In almost
every instance, our work with families included
reaching out to schools and making referrals to
other community agencies to assure that the
broader range of the family’s needs were being met.
And just as each child we work with relies on an extensive network of support
systems, the Child Guidance Center relies on a network of individuals, corporations
and foundations to give us the support we need to help these youngsters and their
families.We are grateful for your generous contributions; for the high priority so many
of you have placed on the mental health services we provide directly to families and
the time we dedicate to collaboration with our community partners.
Sincerely,
Sherry Perlstein, MSW
Executive Director
John J. Raffaeli, Jr.
President, Board of Directors
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2 Program Statistics FY 2005
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# Served
Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,081
Emergency Mobile Crisis Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Lower Fairfield County Child Sexual Abuse Response Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Child Guidance-Community Policing Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .586
Intensive Home Based Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Children and Parent Resource Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Local System of Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Managed Service System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,229
Crime Victims Assistance Program* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
HIV-Affected Children* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
*Statistics for HIV-Affected children are attributed to the Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy
Program. The statistics for child crime victims are attributed to Child, Adolescent & Family
Therapy Program and Emergency Mobile Crisis Services as appropriate.
Gender:
Male: . . . . . . . . . . .52.5%
Female: . . . . . . . .47.5%
Age:
Birth to 5 . . . . . . .12.4%
6 to 11 . . . . . . . . .34.1%
11 to 17 . . . . . . . .52.6%
18+ . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.9%
Ethnicity:
Caucasian/White . .41.9%
Latino . . . . . . . . . .30.0%
African American/
Caribbean . . . . . .21.4%
Bi-Racial . . . . . . . . .3.1%
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4%
Other . . . . . . . . . . .1.2%
“As a probation officer, I am often
dealing with kids involved in very
serious situations.The Child
Guidance Center can be counted
on to respond quickly and provide
whatever mental health services a
family needs.”
Melissa Chiappetta
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Connecticut,
Court Support Services Division
Special Issues
Child:
High Parent-Child Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32.9%
Academic Functioning Problem . . . . . . . . . . . .30.6%
Suicidal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.5%
Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse or Neglect . . . . .26.5%
Victim or Witness to Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.1 %
Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.4%
Significant Period Living Apart from Parent(s) 16.6%
Delinquent/High Risk Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . .15.4%
History of Psychiatric Hospitalization/
Residential Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.9%
Violence to Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.9%
Runaway/Expulsion from Home . . . . . . . . . . . .12.0%
Negative Peer Influences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.7%
Drug/Alcohol Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1%
Death/Loss of Significant Other . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.4%
Probation/Court Involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6%
Acculturation Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3%
Self Mutilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1%
Criminal Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2%
Serious or Chronic Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1%
Parent:
Severe Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.1%
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.3%
Drug/Alcohol Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23.5%
Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23.2%
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.5%
Mental Illness in Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.3%
Acculturation Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.3%
Unemployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.6%
Current Severe/Chronic Physical Illness . . . . . . .7.3%
Illegal Activities/Incarceration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.6%
Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy – The cornerstone of the Child
Guidance Center for over 50 years, this program utilizes a multidisciplinary team
approach to provide a broad range of mental health assessments and treatment
services tailored to meet the individual needs of children and families referred
under non-emergency circumstances. Comprehensive assessments are conducted
for all children and families referred to CGC. An interdisciplinary team reviews
the assessment and develops a treatment plan tailored to meet the individual
needs of each child and family. Specialized evaluations, such as developmentals
for preschoolers, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and psychiatric
assessments, are provided to understand more complex situations.Treatment
services include individual, group, or family therapy, parent guidance and play
therapy, or medications as needed. Care coordination services are provided to
assist families in accessing other community services to meet the multiple needs
of the child and family.
TOTAL # SERVED: 1081
Age
Birth to 5 . .15.1%
6 to 11 . . . .35.9%
12 to 17 . . .48.0%
18 + . . . . . . .1.0%
Special Issues of Child
Academic Functioning Problem . . . . . . . . . . .34.2%
High Parent-Child Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.3%
Suicidal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.3%
Physical/Sexual Abuse or Neglect . . . . . . . . .17.9%
Delinquent/High Risk Behaviors . . . . . . . . . .12.9%
Special Issues of Parent
Severe Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.9%
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.1%
Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.3%
Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.0%
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.3%

Emergency Mobile Crisis Services – Since 1987, the Crisis program has
provided 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 prevention,
mobile services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, successfully
intervening with many critically disturbed youngsters, avoiding the more costly
and disruptive alternatives of hospitalization and out-of-home placement.
TOTAL # SERVED: 288
Age
Birth to 5 . . .6.3 %
6 – 11 . . . . .29.7%
12 – 17 . . . .62.8%
18 + . . . . . . .1.2%
Child Guidance – Community Policing Partnership – 24-hour outreach
and mental health services are provided to child victims and "high risk" children
identified by police, with the goal of mitigating the psychological consequences
of violence and other traumatic events and reducing the likelihood that
youngsters exposed to violence will become perpetrators of violence.
TOTAL # SERVED: 586
Age
5 or under .14.7%
6-10 . . . . . .25.3%
11-15 . . . . .46.3%
16-18 . . . . .13.7%
Special Issues of Child
Suicidal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.4%
High Parent/Child Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.3%
Physical/Sexual Abuse or Neglect . . . . . . . . .26.6%
Victim/Witness to Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.6%
History of Hospitalization or
Residential Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2%
Special Issues of Parent
Severe Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.6%
Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.6%
Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.7%
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.9%
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.3%
Primary Reason for Referral
Identified as “At-Risk” by Police Officer
due to their own behaviors, such as
running away, suicide attempts or
self-mutilation, violence/ aggression or
issues in their environment, such as
custody battles, criminal activities by
parents, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.4%
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.6%
Child Abuse/Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.9%
Other Crime (Harassment, Threatening,
Risk of Injury, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.2%
Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.4%
Sexual Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3%
Robbery/Burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3%
Lower Fairfield County Child Sexual Abuse Response Team (SART) –
Since 1989, CGC has coordinated an interagency team integrating criminal
justice and protective services investigations while providing comprehensive
services for child sexual abuse victims and non-offending parents. Specially
trained Child Guidance Center therapists conduct investigative interviews at
the request of the police or the state child protection agency and provide crisis
therapy for the child and supportive services for the family to help them cope
with the trauma of victimization.This team was the first in Connecticut to
achieve national accreditation and services as a model program in New England,
providing training throughout the region.
TOTAL # SERVED: 123
Age of victim
Birth to 5 . .29.8%
6 – 11 . . . . .40.4%
12 – 17 . . . .29.8%
Gender of Victim
Male . . . . . .29.8%
Female . . . .70.2%
Age of Perpetrator
Under 13 . .10.5%
13-17 . . . . .22.8%
18+ . . . . . . .66.7%
Relationship of Offender to Victim
Non Family Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.1%
Biological Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.8%
Sibling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.8%
Stepfather or other caretaker . . . . . . . . . . . .14.0%
Uncle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.8%
Cousin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5%
Findings
Resulted in positive finding of sexual abuse .75.4%
Inconclusive or unsubstantiated . . . . . . . . . .19.3%
No finding of sexual abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3 %
Town
Stamford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.7%
Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.3%
Darien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2%
SEXUAL ABUSE RESPONSE TEAM
Child Guidance Center of Southern Greenwich Police Department
Connecticut, Inc.
Office of Adult Probation
Connecticut Department of Children Sexual Assault Crisis and Education
and Families
Center
Connecticut State’s Attorney
Stamford Hospital
Court Support Services Division, Stamford Police Department
Adult Supervision
Stamford Superior Court
Court Support Services Division, System of Care and Child and Parent
Juvenile Probation
Resource Team
Darien Police Department
“The relationship between the Child Guidance Center and the Department
of Children and Families is at an all time high regarding planning and
collaborative efforts for the community’s most needy and complex youth
and families.”
Ken Mysogland, MSW
Area Director, Stamford Norwalk Department of Children and Families
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Children and Parent Resource Team – Under CGC’s leadership, this interagency
team provides coordinated services for families of children with multiple
needs requiring services from several community agencies with a special focus on
families whose children are at risk for abuse and neglect.
TOTAL # SERVED: 78
Age of Children
0 to 5 . . . . . .7.7%
6 to 11 . . . .44.9%
12 to 17 . . .47.4%
“CGC has been very committed
and instrumental in the work
of the collaborative and has
actively promoted systems
reform in the children’s
behavioral and mental health
field. It has been exciting to
be a part of the collaborative
and work with so many
caring professionals.”
Presenting Issues *
Mental Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.6%
Impaired Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.9%
Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.4%
Other Trauma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.1%
Mental Retardation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.5%
Learning Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.3%
Child Abuse/Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7%
Physical Illness/Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7%
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.4%
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1%
Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.9%
Consultation, Referral & Advocacy for the
following services
Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.6%
Child Care/After School Programs . . . . . . . . .21.8%
Parent Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2%
In-home Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.9%
Individual Educational Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.9%
Financial Support/Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.1%
Juvenile Court, Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7%
Housing/Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.9%
Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5%
* Most families have multiple issues
System of Care - This program provides intensive case management services
for families of seriously emotionally disturbed children.Working in partnership
with the family, the case manager develops a service plan and helps access and
coordinate services to support the family’s efforts to maintain the child in the
home, and reduce the need for out-of-home placement.
TOTAL # SERVED: 29
Age
Birth to 5 . . . . .0%
6 to 11 . . . .27.6%
12 to 17 . . .72.4%
18+ . . . . . . . . .0%
Special Issues of Child
Academic Functioning Problem . . . . . . . . . . .51.7%
High Parent-Child Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.8%
Probation/Juvenile Court Involved . . . . . . . .20.7%
Delinquent/High Risk Behaviors . . . . . . . . . .17.2%
Suicidal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8%
Special Issues of Parent
Severe Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.6%
Mental Illness in the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.0%
Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.0%
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8%
Unemployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.3%
Lolli Ross
Parent Co-Chair,
System of Care
Collaborative
CHILDREN AND PARENT RESOURCE TEAM AND SYSTEM OF CARE COLLABORATIVE
ARI
Birth to Three, Rehab Center
Boys and Girls Club
Catholic Family Services
of Stamford
Child Guidance Center of
Southern Connecticut, Inc.
Childcare Learning Centers, Inc.
Connecticut Department
of Children and Families
Connecticut Department
of Mental Retardation
Connecticut Department
of Social Services
Connecticut Legal Services
CT Renaissance
Darien School System
Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Domus Foundation
Exchange Club Parenting
Skills Center
Families United For
Children’s Mental Health
Family Centers
FAVOR
Greenwich Autism Program
Hall-Brooke Hospital
Kids in Crisis
Liberation Programs Inc.
Multi Systemic Therapy
National Alliance of the
Mentally Ill
New Canaan High School
New Canaan Youth Services
Parents
St. Luke’s Life Works
Stamford Health Department
Stamford Health System
Stamford Housing Authority
Stamford Public Schools
Stamford Youth Services Bureau
Superior Court,
Court Enforcement
Superior Court, Juvenile
Matters
The Tow Foundation
Town of Greenwich
Board of Education

Managed Service System – Intensive case management services are provided
to families involved with Department of Children and Families for periods when
children are going into or returning from residential placements.
TOTAL # SERVED: 13*
Age
Birth to 5 . . . .0%
6 to 11 . . . .23.1%
12 to 17 . . .69.2%
18+ . . . . . . . .7.7%
MANAGED SERVICE SYSTEM
Boys and Girls Village
Child Guidance Center of Southern
Connecticut, Inc.
Connecticut Department of Children
and Families
Court Support Services Division,
Juvenile Probation
Domus Foundation
Intensive Home Based Services – Intensive child specific family focused
services are provided at home and community sites for youngsters with high risk
behavioral problems to reduce delinquent and dangerous behavior and avoid
placement in juvenile corrections facilities.
TOTAL # SERVED: 31
Age
Birth to 5 . . . . .0%
6 to 11 . . . . . . .0%
12 to 17 . . . .100%
18+ . . . . . . . . .0%
Special Issues of Child
History of Hospitalization or
Residential Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92.3%
High Parent-Child Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.5%
Developmental or Learning Disability . . . . . .53.9%
Physical Abuse or Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.2%
Suicidal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.5%
Special Issues of Parent
Severe Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.2%
Poverty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.2%
Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.5%
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.8%
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8%
* Program started February 2005
Exchange Club
Parenting Skills Center
Family Center
Family & Children’s Agency
Family Centers
Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services
Kids in Crisis
Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center
Special Issues of Child
High Parent/Child Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.1%
Suicidal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74.2%
Delinquent/High Risk Behavior . . . . . . . . . . .70.9%
Violent to Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.3%
Physical/Sexual Abuse or Neglect . . . . . . . . .54.8%
“Family Centers, Inc. and the Child Guidance Center often collaborate together
on helping families achieve their therapeutic goals. Many of the staff from both
agencies know each other and maintain ongoing contact to better serve their
clients.There are often times when we refer individuals within families that we
are serving to one another realizing that both agencies have specific expertise
that may be more appropriate given each person’s unique needs.”
Danielle Sieckhaus, LCSW
Director of Clinical Outreach Services, Family Centers, Inc.
HIV-Affected Children - Specialized mental health services are provided
for children with HIV/AIDS or affected by the disease of their parents or
close relatives, or the death of family members from AIDS. Services
include permanency planning, legacy tapes, and bereavement counseling
for HIV affected children and their parents and prospective guardians.
Crime Victims Assistance Program – Comprehensive services are
provided to children who have been witnesses or victims of crime to
reduce immediate and potential long-term emotional consequences.
Community Education – Mental health seminars and workshops are
conducted for the general public and professionals working with children
to increase awareness of issues affecting child development and enhance
the emotional well being of children and families.
Consultation Services – CGC provides professional consultation to area
preschools and schools, courts, residential facilities and shelters, substance
abuse programs and other youth serving agencies to help them more
effectively respond to the special needs of youngsters with emotional or
behavioral problems.
Community Emergency Response Program – On site assistance and
counseling are provided in response to emergencies impacting large groups
in the community. (i.e. suicide, terrorism, school violence, death of a
youngster or teacher, natural disasters, etc.)
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Special Issues of Parent
Severe Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.5%
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.3%
Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51.6%
Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.4%
Limited Support Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.8%

6 Child Guidance Center Financials Fiscal Year 2005*
2005 REVENUE
Government Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 1,370,598 . .38.1%
Fees for Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 590,252 . .16.4%
Corporate/Foundation/Non-Government Grants . . .$ 663,623 . .18.5%
Individual Contributions/Special Events . . . . . . . . . .$ 526,956 . .14.7%
United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 411,500 . .11.5%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 29,851 . . . . .8%
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 3,592,780
2005 REVENUE 2005 EXPENSES
2005 EXPENSES BY PROGRAM
Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy . . . . . . . . . .$ 1,558,897 . .44.3%
Emergency Mobile Crisis Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 551,427 . .15.7%
Crime Victims & Community Policing Partnership . .$ 410,725 . .11.7%
Systems of Care/Children & Parents Resource Team $ 408,792 . .11.6%
Intensive Home-Based Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 261,042 . . .7.4%
Community Education/Consultations . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 149,259 . . .4.2%
Sexual Abuse Response Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 132,539 . . .3.8%
HIV Affected Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 46,933 . . .1.3%
Total Program Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 3,519,614 . . .100%
Operating Net Before Deprciation . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 73,166
Deprciation/Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 84,349
“New Canaan is very fortunate to work
collaboratively with the staff of the Child
Guidance Center.They continue their
involvement in New Canaan’s community
prevention programs such as the Domestic
Violence Partnership, Networking for Youth
and the Support/Prevention Team at New
Canaan High School. In addition, access
to the Center’s 24 hour Emergency Mobile
Crisis Services has been essential in
assisting kids and families in crisis.”
Eileen Donellan MSW
Director, New Canaan Youth Services
Net Surplus (deficit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ (11,183)
*All expense and revenue figures are calculated on an accrual basis and are unaudited.
Audit available October 1, 2005.

CONTRIBUTORS
The extraordinary generosity of the following individuals, churches, foundations, organizations, and corporations has enabled us to meet the growing mental health needs
of children in our community.Thank You!
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President’s Circle -
$75,000 +
Anonymous (2)
Connecticut Health Foundation
General Electric Company
Director’s Circle -
$20,000 to $74,999
Hedge Funds Care
Inner-City Foundation for
Charity & Education
Judy and Joseph Nemec
The Thomson Corporation
Philanthropists -
$10,000 - $19,999
Citigroup Employee
Community Fund
Clairol
Judy and Charles Eaton
Fairfield County Community
Foundation
First County Bank Foundation
Denis and Brita Nayden
Jim and Shirley Parke
Perrin Family Foundation
Pitney Bowes Inc.
John and Cathi Raffaeli
Edward D. Stewart
Jacqui and Howard Tooter
UBS Investment Bank
John F. Welch, Jr.
Major Donors -
$5,000 to $9,999
Nancy E. Barton
Raul and Alina Cosio
Dennis D. Dammerman
Jane and James Dean
Larry Feinberg Family
Foundation
Garden Homes Fund
Kaufmann Foundation
Klingenstein Third Generation
Foundation
James and Deborah Lash
Reuben and Arlene Mark
Near and Far Aid Association,
Inc.
P. B. O. Fund
Michael E. Pralle
Saint Maurice Church
Sempra Energy
Jay Sandak and Mary Sommer
Peter and Bari Taylor
William H. Pitt Foundation
Young Women’s League of
New Canaan
Distinguished Friends -
$2,500 to $4,999
Christ Church Greenwich
Chris and Theresa Cooper
Cummings & Lockwood LLC
Julia and Michael Dailey
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Jim and Maureen Ducey
First Congregational Church
of Darien
Beau and Christine Keen
Kelley, Drye & Warren
KPMG LLP
Loft Development, LLC
Mabel Burchard Fischer
Grant Foundation
Mercer Oliver Wyman
NewConn Demolition, Inc.
Sherry Perlstein and Mark Tilley
Pierson & Smith
Patrick and Jane Shea
Round Hill Community Church,
Inc.
Swindells Charitable Foundation
Janet T. Weintraub
US Trust Company
Donna Zalichin and Barry
Kramer
Angels - $1,000 to $2,499
Anonymous
Amy and Richard Lipton
Family Foundation
Nigel and Joan Andrews
Cris and Bruce Ansnes
Stuart Aronson and Inger
Sjogren
Baker Hughes Foundation
Laura and Scott Beck
Frank Brokaw
Cleveland and Cheryl Christophe
Jennifer and James Coffey
Colonial Toyota
Robert and Carolyn Crabtree
Daphne Seybolt Culpeper
Memorial Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D’Avino
Jerome and Jacqueline Day
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Denning
Ray and Ellen Duggins
Finn Family Foundation
Dominick J. Franco, Jr.
Barry Wentworth and Peg Fritz
Peter Jones and Diane Gasser
Paul and Christine Hampel
Arthur H. and Linda R. Harper
Elzelien Hartog
J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust
Just Kid, Inc.
Steven and Laurie Kluger
Barbara C. Laughlin
Leah and Alain Lebec
Kristina E. Lindstedt
Anthony LoFrisco
Michelle Maiolo
Todd and Susanne Meck
William and Christine Merritt
Suzanne and Glen Messina
Kjersten Mills
NBC Universal
David R. Nissen
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky &
Walker, LLP
James D. Ranton
Rick and Jean Richardson
Ruth W. Brown Foundation
Michael and Sara Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sherin
Smith Barney Citigroup
Drs. Steven and Judith Spitz
Betsy and Mike Stone
Cathy and Shelton Swei
Harold and Lorraine Tinkler
Jim and Sue Torres
Jim and Nola Ungari
Dee Weber and Daniel Sheehan
Janet and Allen Williams
Benefactors - $500 to $999
Anonymous
Joe and Mary Beth Artuso
Maureen and Greg Beaton
Susan Bevan and Tony Daddino
Jane and Fred Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Callagy
Richard and Anita Chargar
Columbiettes of St. Augustine
Nat and Lucy Day
Michael and Annie-Laurie
Gaudino
John and Lile Gibbons
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilroy
Diane and Markus Gmelin
Bob and Kathy Harris
Frank and Francesca Hauser
Randi-Jean Hedin and
Andrew Gardner
Joseph and Mary Kay Henson
Karl and Beata Kieffer
Larry and Shelley Leibowitz
Polly and Donald Linton, Jr.
Brian and Mary Beth McAnaney
Kevin McHugh
Mary A. McPherson
Daniel and Rhonda Morley
Steven K. Mueller, AIA
Jill and Phil Nehro
David and Lindsay Ormsby
Jim and Sue Ozanne
Pepsico Foundation
Marcia Perlstein
Joseph and Rita Romano
Larry M. Rosenberg and
Lina Morielli
Richard and Hinda Rosenthal
Foundation
Karen Royce
Everett and Sally Schenk
Mark and Nancy Schroeder
Daniel T. Sciarra, Ph.D.
Betsey and Arthur Selkowitz
Madeline Shapiro
Larry Simon
Southern Connecticut
Newspapers, Inc.
Sanders and Silvana Stein
William and Bonnie Strittmatter
John and Charlotte Suhler
Jen and Don Torey
Shaileen and Tim Tracy
Joseph and Kirby Williams
Drs. Amy and Steve Zabin
Patrons - $250 to $499
Anonymous (3)
Walter and Diana Altorfer
David G. and Joan C. Amble
Mr. and Mrs. Art Auch
Candice and Mike Babiarz
Sondra and Jon Banford
Janet Banker
Kati and Mike Bennett
Nick and Leigh Bochicchio
Jeffrey and Jill Bornstein
Holly Breeden
Kathy and Francis Burgweger, Jr.
Elaine and Martin Buss
Cacace Tusch & Santagata
John and Karen Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter
Catalyst Marketing
Communications Inc.
Marilyn and Bob Clements
Kristi Colburn
CPG Architects & Planners
Crystal Rock
Pamela Daley
Dean and Jeanne DeLoe
Dr. and Mrs. Simon Epstein
John and Danielle Esposito
Ethel and Nathan Cohen
Foundation
Mary Franco
Mr. and Mrs. Gamsey
Bob and Sandy Goldstein
Doug and Daneen Grabe
Susan and Scott Gress
Robert P. Herzog
Dwight and Mindy Hilson
Burt and Judy Hoffman
Jeffrey and Sharon Hyde
Bon and Rebecca Jasperson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B.
Kaufmann III
Kenneth and Catharine
Kempson
Richard and Deborah Kessler
Bernard and Frances Laterman
Michael Lombardozzi and
Joan Hall
Lisa and Declan Maguire
Jan Martin
Deborah Matthews
Christopher and Frances
McGovern
Durham Monsma
Ed and Sharon Montero
Sue and Jim Mulholland
My Personal Chef
Dr. Roumen Nikolov
North Stamford
Congregational Church
Margaret O’Neal
Ned and Christine Pearce
Robert and Patricia Phillips
Elisa Rizzo
Brooke Rockefeller
Mr. and Mrs. David Rogath
Christie C. Salomon
Dr. Amy Schneider
Robert and Urling Searle
Jules Spotts and Bobbi Silver
Mimi and Barry Sternlicht
John and Pat Vlahakis
Madge Weisberg
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wessler
Mr. and Mrs. Edward White
Mr. and Mrs. John Winkhaus
Dr. and Mrs. John Yeransian
“The Child Guidance – Community Policing partnership with the Child
Guidance Center has greatly enhanced the Stamford Police Department’s
ability to reach out to families and children who have been exposed to
violence. In the Youth Bureau, our relationship with Child Guidance is
an invaluable tool - both for assisting with and providing follow-up care
for victims, and for providing services to aid in the investigation and
prosecution of sexual abuse investigations.The multi-disciplinary approach
to responding to children exposed to violence and “at-risk” youth is a key
element in the Stamford Police Department’s success in reducing crime in
this city.The Child Guidance Center is an extremely valuable asset to the
Stamford Police Department and the citizens of Stamford.”
Sergeant William Hnatuk Stamford Police Department Youth Bureau

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Friends - $100 to $249
Anonymous (13)
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F.
Ambrose, Jr.
Helen N. Andrews
Arleen and Richard Arnold
Gloria Aronson-Weinberg
Kent Atkins
Anna Badini, PhD
Rosanne Badowski
Kaye and James Barker
Mary P. Bass
Taylor M. Berry
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Besgen
Maureen and Alex Blum
Sally Boulter
Lee Bowbeer and Michelle Poris
Brian Electric
Don and Jara Burnett
Michael and Maureen Cacace
Ellen Camhi
Melinda Canno-Velez
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cassidy
“Child Guidance Center staff respond
quickly, effectively and efficiently.
Working together has helped create
an atmosphere of cooperation and
collaboration among various social
service agencies and improved our
ability to help children and families.”
Patricia Armstong
Out of District Facilitator,
Stamford Public Schools
Lauren Caveney
Deirdre S. Channing
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Choos
Malerie and Jeff Cohen
Kenneth Bartels and
Jane Condon
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Costanzo
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dabney, Jr.
Cort and Sherry Delany
Rhoda Dember
Valerie T. DiMaria
Joel and Judith Dorfman
Charles and Sandra Drimal
Kevin and Ann Driscoll
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Du Biago
Matt and Mary Jo Duffy
Dr. and Mrs. Vaughn M. Dunn
Dan and Cheryl Dunson
Dr. and Mrs. Selig Eisenberg
Ginnie and Frank Ertl
Arlene and Irwin Ettinger
Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Fields
First Presbyterian Church of
Stamford
Margaret Honey and Bill
Fitzgerald
Honorable Livvy R. Floren
Martha and Carl Friedman
Donna and Edward Fuhrman
Kathryn Gabler and
Melvyn Cantor
Gen Re Corporation
Gesualdi Construction Inc.
Michele L. Gibbons
Nelson and Susan Gonzalez
Goodway Printing & Graphics,
Inc.
Sarah Gorman
Joan Granlund
William Griffin
Janet Steinmeyer and
Victor Guaglianone
Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes
Hitachi Capital America Corp.
Hollander Foundation
Penny and Michael Horowitz
Carol A. Huff
Sara and David Hunt
Karen Jeffers
Thomas and Cynthia Johnstone
Phyllis and Arnold Kapiloff
Daniel and Susan Katz
Paul and Edith Kolton
Adrienne Lagin
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Larkin
Legal Management Services,
Inc.
Margaret Lezcano
Paul Litt
Cecilia and Philip Lofters
Mr. and Mrs. A. Nelson Long Jr.
Paul and Julia Lyons
Gail L. MacLean
Rosalie Makler
John and Mina Mallozzi
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Manson
Susan and Len Mark
Grace and Paul Markovits
Mr. and Mrs. John McCabe
Charlotte McCall
Horace and Eileen McDonell
J. Mellis
JoAnn Messina
Amy Miller and
Michael Diamond
MOMS Club
Scott A. Morris
Marnie and Fritz Mueller
Walter M. Noel, Jr.
Donal and Carolyn O’Brien
Fran and Ed O’Neill
Fran Pastore
James and Dale Pinto
Matt Porio
Phyllis E. Prince
Mary Lou Rinaldi
Thomas and Stacey Sanseverino
Robert and Natalie Schaffer
Leslie and Lee Schlom
Susan and Chip Schroeder
Mary and Bob Schumacher
Jerry and Elaine Schwartz
Jessie Serfass
Alan and Anne Shaw
Simmons Family Foundation
Margaret Simon
Stamford Suburbanites
Stamford Women’s Club
Susan and Kent Sterling
Tighe and Callie Sullivan
Erna Szekeres
Peter and Carla Tartaglia
John and Connie Telesco
Gail and Stephen Trell
Edward W. Trott
Christel H. Truglia
Judith and David Ulrich
Henrik and Christina Vanderlip
Howard and Kelli Veit
Clifford L. Wald
Zachary Weinberger
Conrad and Mallory Weymann
Whole Foods Market
Anne and Arthur Wichman
Cheryl Wlodinger
Barbara B. Wood
Andrew and Leslie Zachary
Donors to $99
Anonymous (19)
Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Alswanger
Eileen Oeser Argenio
Ana M. Badash
Charlie and Judy Barnett
Janet Becker
Robert Beeber
Betty Bellin
Teddi Berkowitz
Adeline and John Bocuzzi
Kiki and Ed Brodkin
Anne and Tony Brown
Tracey A. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. S. Buccheri
Lee and Carolyn Caney
Susan S. Caplan
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Casagrande
L. and F. Cohane
Jay and Nancy Condon
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Crumbine
Mary S. Delany
Ruth E. Deluca
Helene A. Devin
Carmen and Ron Domonkos
Barbara E. Doyle
Harriet and Fred Dulaney
Malcom J. Edgerton, Jr.
James H. Edwards
Robert and Maureen
Fitzpatrick
Channe and Les Fodeman
David Franco
Claire Friedlander
Bea Friedman
Penelope and Edward
Glassmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Greenberg
Richard and Frances Guinta
IBM Retiree Charitable
Campaign
Elayne E. Jassey
Carol Kalter
Roslyn and Ira Kaplan
Susan and Stephen Kaye
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Kenefick
Phagawan Kenmai
Diane and Jack Khzouz
Barbara and Dan Klipper
Ed and Mary Kramer
Lorraine and David Kweskin
Bob and Dorothy Landress
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Langan
Marc and Katharina Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. John Leydon Jr.
Lillian Lotstein
Nina and Norman Lotstein
Phyllis and David Lyons
Anthony and Margaret Macari
Katherine L. Macari
Shaune MacLean
David and Judith Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J.
McDonald
Dr. and Mrs. John Meehan
Pamela Moulton and
Bruce James
Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Mueller
Karen and Gary Neems
David and Patricia Nelson
Roslyn and Merritt Nesin
Barbara and Larry Novak
Ana Maria Paulo
Rhea and Paul Plotnick
Betsy R. Polakoff
Marsha Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Powell
Joan Quick
Colin and Dawn Rankine
Linda G. Reing
Albert J. Repicci, DMD
Carol A. Rivlin
Michele Russell
Jennifer and Paul Sabbah
Sheila D. Samson
Ruth and Harold Sandak
Sylvia Schaum
Kurt and Patricia Schoknecht
Gail E. Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldron
Seplowitz
Eugene and Frieda Shapiro
Gene and Jan Smith
Laura and Sherwood Spelke
Zelda and Perry Sperber
Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Speter
Louis and Elizabeth Stabile
Mrs. Melvin Stern
Shelly Stone
Richard Swatland
Nancy S. Tatano
Diana R. Thierry
M. and E. Tomac
Allen N. Trentham
W & W Construction, Inc.
Lynn and Charles Weiner
Mary Jo and Jeff Weiss
Sharon Wexler
James K. White
Ken and Barbara White
Vivien White
Bob and Saralyn Woods
Jill Yolen
In Kind Donations
Acxiom
Anonymous
Bread and Roses
Eurodance Studio
Margaret & Bill Hunt
J.F.M.P. Inc.
Richard Madley
Elizabeth McClure
Ron Naso
National Christina Foundation
Nicole Heath
Pitney Bowes, Inc. Employees
Redi-Cut Carpets
Salon Wayne
Marty Seif
Springdale Florists & Garden
Center
Government Grants
Connecticut Department of
Children and Families
Connecticut Office of Victim
Services
Connecticut Department of
Public Health
National Center for Children
Exposed to Violence
New Canaan Youth Services
Department
United Way
United Way of Darien
United Way of Greenwich
United Way of New Canaan
United Ways of New England
United Way of Stamford
In Honor/In Memorial
In Honor of Sally Boulter
Kathy Gabler
In Honor of Matthew Bromley
Janet T. Weintraub
In Honor of Mary Brooks
Elzelien Hartog
In Honor of Anna and Rik de
Leeuw
Elzelien Hartog
In Honor of Rhoda Dember
Janet T. Weintraub
In Honor of Sandy and
Neil Fuller
Elzelien Hartog
In Honor of John Hartog and
Maggie Hand
Elzelien Hartog
In Honor of Susan Jasko
MOMS Club
In Memory of Jonah
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gamsey
In Honor of Deborah Jones Lash
Mr. and Mrs. James Pinto
In Honor of Fay and Dan Levin
Elzelien Hartog

In Honor of Gail MacLean
Janet T. Weintraub
In Honor of Grace and Paul
Markovits
Janet T. Weintraub
In Honor of Dr. Judith Nemec
Southern Connecticut
Newspapers
In Honor of Dr. Larry Rosenberg
First Presbyterian Church of
Stamford
In Honor of Ruth and
Harold Sandak
Melvin and Louise Bloch
Stern
In Memory of Judge Paul
Shapero
Laura and Scott Beck
Janet T. Weintraub
In Honor of Tom Smith and
Jean McMahon
Elzelien Hartog
In Honor of Betsy Stone
Dan and Barbara Klipper
In Honor of Janet T. Weintraub
Laura and Scott Beck
Deborah B. Weintraub Mobile
Crisis Unit Fund
Anonymous (8)
Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Alswanger
Eileen Oeser Argenio
Laura Weintraub Beck
Janet Becker
Betty Bellin
Gene and Teddi Berkowitz
Adeline and John Boccuzzi
Kiki and Ed Brodkin
Anne and Tony Brown
Mr. and Mrs. S. Buccheri
Michael and Maureen Cacace
Ellen Camhi
Susan S. Caplan
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Casagrande
Deirdre S. Channing
Rhoda Dember
Helene A. Devin
Carmen and. Ron Domonkos
Harriet and Fred Dulaney
Dr. and Mrs. Selig Eisenberg
Ethel and Nathan Cohen
Foundation
Channe and Les Fodeman
David Franco
Martha and Carl Friedman
Donna and Edward Fuhrman
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gamsey
Michele L. Gibbons
Bob and Sandy Goldstein
Susan and Scott Gress
Richard and Frances Guinta
Burt and Judy Hoffman
Penny and Michael Horowitz
Elayne E. Jassey
Carol Kalter
Phyllis and Arnold Kapiloff
Rosyln and Ira Kaplan
Daniel and Susan Katz
Susan and Stephen Kaye
Lorraine and David Kweskin
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Larkin
Barbara C. Laughlin
Legal Management Services,
Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John Leydon, Jr.
Paul Litt
Mr. and Mrs. A. Nelson Long, Jr.
Nina and Norman Lotstein
Katherine L. Macari
Gail L. MacLean
Shaune MacLean
John and Mina Mallozzi
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Manson
Grace and Paul Markovits
David and Judith Martin
Charlotte McCall
Horace and Eileen McDonell
Dr. and Mrs. John Meehan
J. Mellis
Scott A. Morris
Roslyn and Merritt Nesin
Barbara and Larry Novak
Ana Maria Paulo
Rhea and Paul Plotnick
Marsha Powell
Phyllis E. Prince
Joan Quick
Michele Russell
Sheila D. Samson
Leslie and Lee Schlom
Mary and Bob Schumacher
Jerry and Elaine Schwartz
Betsey and Arthur Selkowitz
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldron
Seplowitz
Madeline Shapiro
Laura and Sherwood Spelke
Zelda and Perry Sperber
Louis and Elizabeth Stabile
Susan and Kent Sterling
Nancy S. Tatano
M. and E. Tomac
Gail and Stephen Trell
Christel H. Truglia
Howard and Kelli Veit
Lynn and Charles Weiner
Janet T. Weintraub
Mary Jo and Jeff Weiss
Sharon Wexler
James K. White
Cheryl Wlodinger
STARLIGHT SERENADE AUCTION DONORS
Our thanks to the many people who made our “Starlight Serenade” benefit so special and to all of the
individuals and businesses listed below who donated to the auction.
Anonymous
A Step Ahead
Alison Wachstein
Photography
American Planning Group
Atomic Products, LLC
B. Young!
Sondra Beaurivage Banford -
Coldwell Banker Greenwich
Nancy E. Barton
Beach House Café
Laura and Scott Beck
Bennett’s Restaurant
Bernard’s
Bromley Mountain
Bull’s Head Market
C & G Crystal
Cartier, Inc.
Collyer Catering, LLC
Cook and Craft
Chris and Theresa Cooper
Raul and Alina Cosio
Robert and Carolyn Crabtree
Crowne Theatre
Cummings & Lockwood
Julia and Michael Dailey
Dakshin
Davidoff of Geneva, Inc.
Jane and James Dean
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Dinoffer
Dylewsky, Goldberg &
Brenner, LLC
Judy and Charles Eaton
Engel’s Fur
Enzo Riccobene Salon
EuroDance Studio
Fifth Avenue Club of Saks
Fifth Avenue Stamford
Figaro Bistro De Paris
Fine Cooking Magazine
Fjord Catering & Charters
Fjord Fisheries Market
Form Limited
Foster Inc.
Foxwoods
Gaia Restaurant
GATES Restaurant
General Electric Company
Generations Barber Parlor
Markus and Diane Gmelin
Grand Restaurant
Greenwich Bicycles
Paul and Christine Hampel
HRJ CAPITAL
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Jean Louis Restaurant
Just Books, Inc.
Jim Kahnweiler
Robert Klaeger
La Cremaillere
Labriola Frame and
Art Gallery
James and Deborah Lash
Kelley, Drye & Warren, LLP
KPMG LLP
Little Eric of Greenwich
Loft Development, LLC
Lord & Taylor
Lynnens Inc.
Macy’s
David Squibb &
Isabella Maiolo
Marriott Vacation Club
International
Marti Easton Interiors
Match Restaurant
Mercer Oliver Wyman
Mediterraneo Restaurant
Letty Militana
Roxanne Mitchell
My Personal Chef
Nagi Jeweler
Judy and Joseph Nemec
New Canaan Community
YMCA
New Conn Demolition, Inc.
Nobu Florist
Noelle Day Spa
Olga Olivas
Panagistis Gleatis
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky &
Walker
Pierson & Smith, Inc.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Plum
Michael Pralle
John and Cathi Raffaeli
Relish Food & Wine
Renaissance Nails
Richard’s
Rinfret Home & Garden
Robustelli Corporate Services
Larry Rosenberg and
Lina Morielli
Christopher Russo
Sabatiello’s Italian Grille
Saeco USA
Salon Shahin
Salon Wayne
Jay Sandak and Mary Sommer
Sandak Hennessey &
Greco LLP
Mark and Yael Sank
Savvi Formalwear
SBC Restaurant & Brewery
SeaDream Yacht Club
Angelo Sestito
Ellie Shafer
Shoes ’N’ More
Siena Ristorante
Smart Kids Company
Springdale Florist &
Greenhouse LLC
St. Andrew’s Golf Club
St. Peter’s Bay
Stamford Golf Authority
Stamford Symphony
Orchestra
Star Wines & Spirits
Betsy & Mike Stone
Silvana Stein
Steven Mueller Architects
Edward D. Stewart
Studio
Telluride Restaurant
Tequila Mockingbird
Restaurant
Thali Restaurant
The Loft
The Papery
Kevin Thomas
Thomson Corporation
Tiffany & Co.
Harold and Lorraine Tinkler
U & I Deco
Union Square Hospitality
Group
Valbella!
Wah Studio
Warren-Tricomi Salon
Watch Hill Inn
Janet T. Weintraub
Wine Port
Winsid Jewelers, Inc.
Wish Cafe
World Wide Wrestling
Amy and Steve Zabin
Judith Zakka
Z100
We apologize in advance for
any errors or omissions.
Please contact the Director
of Development with any
corrections.
“The Sexual Assault Crisis and Education Center is very proud of its strong collaborative relationship with the Child
Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut. Since 1989, the SACEC has been part of the Sexual Abuse Response Team.
We work closely with the staff at CGC to make referrals for child victims and to provide ongoing support and
education to families from the time the abuse is disclosed and throughout the legal process.As the agency responsible
for coordinating the SART team, Child Guidance ensures that a coordinated effort is made to investigate and treat
cases of child sexual abuse reducing trauma to children and their families and increasing the likelihood of the successful
prosecution of sexual offenders.”
Cathy Malloy
Executive Director, Sexual Assault Crisis and Education Center

Board of Directors and Staff 2004-2005
103 West Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06902
203-324-6127
generalmailbox@childguidancect.org
www.childguidancect.org
Other Service Locations:
23 Benedict Place
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-983-5294
51 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
203-966-3967
975 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
203-662-9380
Board of Directors
John J. Raffaeli, Jr., President
Raul Cosio,Vice President
Jane Dean,Vice President
Paul F. Hampel,Vice President
Mark Sank, Esq.,Vice President
Mary Sommer, Esq.,Vice President
Judith Nemec, MD, Secretary
Chris Cooper,Treasurer
James A. Colica, Immmediate Past President
Nancy E. Barton, Esq.
Laura Weintraub Beck, Esq.
Julia Dailey
James E. Ducey
Judy Eaton
Markus Gmelin, PhD
George C. Jepsen, Esq.
Debby Jones Lash
Christine Keen
Michelle Maiolo, Esq.
Mary McPherson
Steven Mueller, AIA
Patrick W. Shea, Esq.
Harold J.Tinkler
Zachary Weinberger
Amy Zabin, D.A.
Donna Zalichin
Directors Emeritus
Joseph R.Taddeo
Edward Stewart
Management Staff
Sherry Perlstein, MSW, Executive Director
Roumen Nikolov, MD, Medical Director
Simon Epstein, MD, Associate Medical Director
Karen Brody, MD, Assistant Medical Director
Larry M. Rosenberg, PhD, Clinical Director
Deborah Matthews, PhD, Director,
Crisis Services & Clinical Operations
Elzelien Hartog, MSW, Director,
Interagency Collaboratives
Sally Boulter, Director of Development
Ned Pearce, Director of Finance
Sharon Derene, Finance Administrator
Lynn Stempien, Office Administrator
Administrative Staff
Sophia Cabrera, Records and Billing Assistant
Roberta Clarke, Administrative Secretary
Indhira Gnanasekaran, Development Associate
Rosalie Makler, Executive Assistant
Maritza Martinez, Receptionist
Ariel Reyes, Records and Billing Manager
Dolores Ruggiero, Secretary
Kimberly Smith, Managed Care Coordinator
Clinical Staff
Gloria Aronson-Weinberg,
MSW
Courtney Baker, MSW
Taylor Berry, MSW
Lee Bowbeer, MSW
Helen Caffrey-Collins,
MSW
Lauren Caveney, MA
Helena Chada, MA
Allyson Cussen, MSW
Scott Emmerson-Pace, BS
Helen Garinger, PhD
Barbara Goldstein, MSW
Margaret Hunt, MSW
Paola Idez, MSW
Susan Jasko, MSW
Thalia Komninos, MA
Julia Lyons, PhD
Melinda Massoff, MA
Eunice Matthews, PhD
Shannon McGovern, MA
Masako Mori, PhD
Jill Nehro, MSW
Gabrielle Schapira, MSW
Christina Rice, MSW
Eric Schleifer, PhD
Elinor Schulthess, MSC
Daniel Sciarra, PhD
Elinore Shafer, MSW
Salam Soliman, MA
Steven Spitz, PhD
Danielle Thau, PhD
Breese Tomick, MSW
Ivette Vanderlinde, BA
Madge Weisberg, MSS
Fenia Weiller, PhD
Nancy Wickware, MSW
Nancy Zvonkovic, PhD
PRSRT STD
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PERMIT NO 864
Supported by CT Dept. of Children &
Families and Office of Victims Services
as well as the United Ways of Darien,
Greenwich, New Canaan, and Stamford