9th Annual Children’s Awards

June 17, 2014Crowne Plaza Philadelphia

ProgramWelcome

Tracey Lavallias, President and CEO

RemarksBill Morsell, Chairman, Board of Trustees

Master of Ceremonies Kevin Weber, Director of Recreation and Volunteers

Keynote SpeakerMichelle Y. Drake, Generations II Resident

Awards PresentationAcademic Improvement ~ Academic Excellence

School Attendance ~ Social ImprovementSpecial Recognition Awards ~ Alumni AwardGraduate Award ~ Kenneth Hawkins Award

James Tera Memorial Award ~ Jesse Warner Memorial Award

Closing Remarks Kevin Weber, Director of Recreation and Volunteers

“Trust” Original Artwork by Calvin

Front Cover: “Trust” Original Artwork by Amensa

Our MissionNorthern Children’s Services supports the healthy development of

children, while stabilizing their families to build stronger communities.

Our Theory of ChangeWe help children and their families do better today, so that we all do better tomorrow. Everything we do at Northern Children’s Services is designed to ensure a more promising future for children and is driven by our belief that every child possesses inherent value, potential, and the ability to transform him or herself – regardless of his or her background or life circumstances. If we invest in that potential through child welfare and behavioral health services that emphasize safety, health, permanency, self-sufficiency and positive relationships, then the children will lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives and contribute to

society in meaningful ways.

From Theory to Practice We believe core values are only meaningful when they are lived out each and every day. Recognizing that we are stronger and most effective in our service to children and families when we do it together, at Northern Children’s Services, we hold each other mutually accountable for honoring and living out these core values at the individual and organizational levels. Throughout this program book, you will also see artwork from our children depicting their artistic interpretation of these

values.

Our Core Values Service Excellence

TrustRespectHope

Integrity

Innovation

Academic Exellence This award is given to a child who has demonstrated consistent

academic excellence, including being on the Honor Roll more than once during the school year, and maintaining excellent grades for the

entire school year.

Award Descriptions

Academic ImprovementThis award is given to a child who has achieved academic improvement

over the course of the school year.

School Attendance AwardThis award is given to a child who has met or exceeded the required

number of attendance days and the child is always punctual to school.

Social Improvement Award This award is given to a child who has demonstrated growth in social

interactions with peers, teachers and staff.

Special Recognition Awards This award is given to any child who has overcome significant challenges

to attain a special accomplishment.

Alumni Award This award is intended for an alumni of Northern Children’s Services,

who has demonstrated a commitment to all of the other award categories

“Respect” Original Artwork by Anthony

“Trust, Hope” Original Children’s Artwork

Award Descriptions

James Tera Memorial AwardThe James V. Tera Memorial Award was established in 2009 following the death of our devoted colleague, Jim Tera. Jim was instrumental

in developing the Parenting Program at Northern Home for Children. This award will be presented annually to an individual who has

demonstrated exceptional parenting skills and who has emerged as a model for future participants in our Parenting Program.

Kenneth Hawkins Award The Kenneth Hawkins Award is a memorial award, given to the

Northern Home resident who most exemplifies the characteristics of former resident and Trustee Kenneth L.J. Hawkins. The Award is

presented for perseverance in overcoming extreme obstacles, setting and achieving personal goals and striving for academic excellence.

Jesse Warner Memorial Award The Jesse Warner Memorial Award was established in 2008 following Jesse’s untimely passing. Jesse served as of one our School-Based

Behavioral Health staff members. Jesse’s commitment to the children with whom he worked and the difference he made in these children’s

lives will be memorialized each year with this award to a child in the STS program who demonstrates the attributes of hard work and positive

behavior that Jesse worked to achieve.

Our Honorees Our Honorees

“Trust” Original Artwork by Kelcey

Academic Excellence Award Donya LivingstonJocelyn Coskey

Rymir FosterKiheem AyersSemaj Macey

Zamire Holloway

Academic Improvement Award Amir BrockmanKenesha Sellers

Dylan HomkaTimothy Jones

Cameron Austin-HardmanShirkia TaylorWalter Greene

School Attendance Award Mihkal Hall

Rasheem LewisShafiq Hall

Tatyanna Darden Brianna Melton

Nasir Grant

Social Improvement Award Aaron Cain

Andrew Johnson Azrah Robinson

Cynthia Alexander Donate Anderson Sutton

Eddie SantiagoGeorge Harris Jamir Myers Javonte KellyJustin Ward

Qudar BookerRoshod Chappell

Syrena QuartlebaumTyree Bredell

Jeremiah Bazley Joshua Greene

Marquain MosesQuran Henderson-Larke

Zyair FreemanQuazir JenningsNicole Ellerbee

Our Honorees

“Service Excellence, Trust & Respect” Original Artwork by Isaiah

“Service Excellence” Original Artwork by Jamir

Special Recognition Awards

Alumni Award Michael Daniels

James Tera Memorial Award Shareema Livingston

Valena Gaskin

Jesse Warner Memorial Award Alexis Raines

Domingo AgostoKayla Gaskin

Kavon LivingstonRakeem Gladden

Sinaya McSpadden Tariq Burell

Our Honorees

Kenneth Hawkins Award Kiyara D. Robinson Michelle Y. Drake

Graduate Award Amir Harris

Brittney ChokpelleJoshua Ribot

Miriam MelendezSahidra Johnson

Zhane Taylor

Sinaja McFadden

William C. MorsellChairman of the BoardVice President, The Amerihealth Caritas Family of Companies

Tracey Lavallias, MBA, M.Ed.President/CEONorthern Children’s Services

Elizabeth KaneFirst Vice ChairmanPartnerKPMG LLP Paul S. Rovner, CPASecond Vice Chairman Vice President, Chief Financial Of-ficer, The Haverford Trust Company Thomas Sulpizio, Jr., CPA Treasurer PrincipalShechtman Marks Devor, PC Lesly L. Attarian Director of DevelopmentThe Clay Studio James Bingham Vice President & General Manager Toshiba Business Solutions Morgan CephasDeputy Chief of StaffRep. Curtis Jones, Jr.

Kristin Bosch Director of Operations Lenfest Enterprises, LLC Stacey GrahamChief Council, Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr City of Philadelphia Christopher J. Jud, CPATax SpecialistPitcairn Alyssa Mutryn Director of Development The Attic Shannon RossVice President, Human ResourcesBalfour Beatty Investments Daneen Smith Ambulatory Nurse Manager The Children’s Hospital of Philadel-phia Drew Wiess Director, HR Programs Airgas, Inc Miles WilsonDirector, Great School CompactPhiladelphia School Partnership

Our LeadershipBoard of Trustees Fund Board

Christopher J. Jud, CPAPresident of the BoardTax Specialist, Pitcairn

Denean Williams TreasurerCameron Capital Management LLC

Cynthia Zickel SecretaryThe Haverford Trust Company

Diallo Johnson FIS Funds

William Lane, III Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

William C. MorsellVice President, The Amerihealth Caritas Family of Companies

Executive Staff

Our Leadership

Tracey Lavallias, MBA, M.Ed. President and CEO

Adorable S. Harper, MBA Executive Assistant to the CEO

Diana McWilliams, MPA Chief Operating Officer

LaTanya Wood El, MPA Chief Program Officer

Natalie Bilynski, Ph.DClinical Director

Maureen Klein, M.Ed. Director of Development

“Respect” Original Artwork by Zaire

“Hope, Trust” Original Children’s Artwork

“Hope Angel” Original Artwork by Shayrela

On behalf of everyone at

Congratulations!