Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE MISSION OF KIDS MATTER INC. IS TO HELP ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN HEAL AND THRIVE, TO BRING VOLUNTEER ENERGY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO FOSTER AND KINSHIP CHILDREN, AND TO APPLY LESSONS LEARNED FROM HELPING CHILDREN HEAL TO PREVENTING FURTHER CHILD ABUSE.
MILWAUKEE'S COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM IS WHOLLY MANAGED BY KIDS MATTER INC. EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN VICTIMIZED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE ASSIGNED A CASA PROGRAM VOLUNTEER BY A JUDGE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CHILDREN'S BEST INTERESTS IN OBTAINING A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME OR TO TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AS THEY REACH THE AGE OF 18 AND LEAVE THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF THE STATE.
THE FOSTERING HEALING PROGRAM HELPS CHILD CRIME VICTIMS INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF THE HOMICIDE OF A PARENT. THE FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TO EXTENDED KIN CAREGIVERS. KIDS MATTER INC. HAS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO PROVIDE TRAUMA SUPPORT, SAFETY PLANNING, IN-HOME VISITS, LEGAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO OVER 1,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY.
LEGAL SUPPORT AND DONATIONS PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICES INCLUDING DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL AND PRO BONO REPRESENTATION, WHILE KIDS MATTER INC. ADDITIONALLY COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO YOUTH IN FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE. THE TEEN TRANSITIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFTEN THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. OVER 1,200 YOUTH ANNUALLY RECEIVE SUPPORT THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS FROM KIDS MATTER INC. - WHO NEVER CHARGES FOR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED.
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 |
|---|
| Susan Conwell Jd | EXECUTIVE DIREC | 40 | $75,760 |
| Caroline Spongberg Jd | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Dries Phd | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Mcgaver | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Sibylle Tasker Jd | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| Gladys Simandl Phd Rn | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Francisco Martorell Msw | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Frenn Jd | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
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