Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO SUPPORT THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. CRITERION BELIEVES IN THE STRENGTH OF THE FAMILY AND ITS CAPACITY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN.
TO SUPPORT THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM - SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 3 WHO EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR ARE AT RISK FOR A DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY BECAUSE OF HEALTH OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS INCLUDING; EDUCATORS, THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND NURSES WORK WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO INCORPORATE INTERVENTION OBJECTIVES INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FAMILY'S HOME, THE CHILD'S DAYCARE, THE EARLY INTERVENTION CENTER OR OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS WHERE THE CHILD AND FAMILY SPEND TIME.
CHILD CARE - THE RISE AND SHINE ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDE QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BETWEEN 1 MONTH AND 7 YEARS OF AGE. EACH CLASSROOM OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL COMPETENCY IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. TEACHERS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE CARING FOR AND EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN.BOTH RSA PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EARLY COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY SKILLS.
FAMILY SUPPORT - HEALTHY FAMILIES IS A PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME PARENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 21. YOUNG PARENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORT, INFORMATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, UNTIL THEIR CHILD REACHES THE AGE OF THREE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED PRIMARILY IN THE HOME OF PARTICIPANTS HEALTHY FAMILIES STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED AGENCIES TO COORDINATE SERVICES FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THEY ARE ABLE TO ASSIST FAMILIES TO ACCESS BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS; FOOD, SHELTER AND MEDICAL CARE. THE REGIONAL CONSULTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ENHANCED SERVICES TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO DEMONSTRATE COMPLEX AND EXTENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL AND MEDICAL/HEALTH NEEDS. WELCOME FAMILY IS A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A UNIVERSAL, ONE-TIME VISIT TO MOTHERS WITH NEWBORNS. THE ONE-TIME VISIT IS CONDUCTED BY A MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH NURSE AND LASTS APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES. A FOLLOW-UP PHONE CALL IS ALSO PROVIDED TWO TO THREE WEEKS AFTER THE VISIT TO DOCUMENT OUTCOMES OF REFERRALS MADE DURING THE HOME VISIT. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND MOTHERS WILL NOT BE CHARGED A FEE. MOTHERS ARE THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION BUT ANY CAREGIVER IS ELIGIBLE, INCLUDING FATHERS, GRANDPARENTS, ADOPTIVE, AND FOSTER PARENTS.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Maura Murphy | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $239,653 |
| Barbara Rugo-Focht | DIRECTOR | 0.08 | $0 |
| Dana White | DIRECTOR | 0.15 | $0 |
| Ross Mazzarelli | DIRECTOR | 0.15 | $0 |
| Melvin J Thompson | CLERK | 0.15 | $0 |
| Dr Robert F Littleton Jr | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1.29 | $0 |
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