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2020: YEAR IN REVIEW

JANUARY 2020

KidsPeace 2020-2022 Strategic Plan unveiled.

KidsPeace Children’s Hospital nursing stations renovated with $100,000 state grant.

KidsPeace Foster Care in Virginia celebrates 20th anniversary.

KidsPeace Lehigh Valley BOA announces 2019 “Recreation Revival” fundraiser raised $39,000 for PA Residential recreation programs.

FEBRUARY 2020

KidsPeace Maine selected for non-profit display during Legislative Day at state capitol.

MARCH 2020

First COVID-19 case at KP confirmed; comprehensive response effort launched across organization. 

    • Work from home policy instituted.
    • Special Coronavirus sections created on KidsWeb, kidspeace.com.
    • New training videos, materials.
    • COVID-19 Help Line for associates.
    • Dr. Koval’s COVID-19 Tip of the Week begins.
    • KidsPeace associates deemed “essential workers” by state authorities.
APRIL 2020

COVID-19 isolation area established at Hospital.

Mandatory Masking/social distancing policies implemented.

Community donations – hand-sewn masked, gloves and cleaning supplies.

“Mission Monday” and “Thankful Thursday” features begin on Facebook.

“Heroes Work Here” banners displayed at all KP facilities.

Revamped TeenCentral Service sees surge in traffic and stories amid widespread school closures.

“KidsPeace Virtual Hug” for social distancing introduced.

MAY 2020

Foster Care Appreciation Month – noting services needed and continuing despite pandemic.

Donations rise for KidsPeace operations in New York, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Maine.

JUNE 2020

KidsPeace issues public statement on racial injustice and inequality.

Ask the Experts

“Ask the Experts at KidsPeace” blog begins.

KidsPeace Maine Education programs reopen.

KidsPeace Board of Directors welcomes new members – Lonnie McCullough, Ann Bieber and Jackson Eaton – and honors retiring members Ira Blake and Mary Jane Willis.

JULY 2020
“Cards CONNECTING Humanity”: PA Residential clients send encouragement greeting cards to local nursing home residents – “You are NOT alone!”

First all-digital issue of Healing Magazine published – entire issue devoted to combating stigma of mental health in America.

KidsPeace’s Dominick DiSalvo named president of board of directors for PCCYFS industry group.

Renovation at Green Street (Allentown) offices completed, raising capacity of clients served by 150 annually; PA Governor Tom Wolf hailed KidsPeace’s efforts in state’s mental healthcare system during “virtual ribbon cutting” video presentation.
AUGUST 2020

Graham Lake Campus opens new sensory-sensitive friendly playground.

KidsPeace Foster Care in Williamsport PA celebrates first adoption proceeding finalized over Zoom.

New Explorer PRTF residential program launched at Orchard Hills Campus.

KidsHaven celebrates two associates with one-year perfect attendance.

SEPTEMBER 2020

TeenCentral receives $15,000 gift from Reines Family for “Stories and responses” function of service.

OCTOBER 2020

KidsPeace Foundation “Hope”/”Help”/”Healing” Awards: Trustees decide to give awards to ALL finalists in recognition of 2020 difficulties and successes.

NOVEMBER 2020

KidsPeace Associate Recognition Awards: 23 individuals recognized in virtual presentation ceremony; Gayle Norris named President’s Award winner.

Healing Magazine focuses on Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19; Issue introduces “MPE Toolbox” suggestions for safeguarding mental wellness in the face of stress and uncertainty related to the pandemic.

KidsPeace Foster Care Williamsville (NY) receives first SLT “Healing” Award grant.

KidsPeace Georgia therapeutic music program launched with donation of guitars and lessons.

PA Residential “Virtual Bingo Night” raises $6,000 for holiday gifts for kids.

DECEMBER 2020

Internal Customer Service Survey launched.

PA Outpatient reports 600 walk-in assessments performed during 2020.