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About
We Have A “Story to Tell”
Dr. Anne C. Fox-Clarkson, who was an elementary school principal in Coeur d’Alene, ID, founded the Children’s Village, Inc. In 1983, Dr. Fox-Clarkson made a promise to a brother and sister that she would build them a home, as they had suffered child abuse. Two parents from her school agreed to help her, Carol Rankin and Kathy Curran. With the wonderful support of many volunteers and businesses, the 15 acres were purchased and two homes were built.On a daily basis, the Village can serve up to 22 residents. Healing children has been the Village goal since the doors opened in 1990.
The first house, “The Moyer Home” serves children who are abused, neglected, homeless or in severe family crisis. Children ages birth through 18 can live in this licensed group foster home permanently if needed. Brothers and sisters are kept together and residents are bussed back to neighborhood schools. Over 900 children have been served since the doors opened.
The second house, “The Miller Home” opened in 1996. Our adminstrative offices as well as Children’s Village Foundation offices are located in this building. It is our dream to raise enough funds to be able to open this home to serve even more children.
Current daily operations and services are funded primarily through grants, projects, donations and investments, with very little government funding.
Ongoing fund raising is necessary to meet current expenses and allow the Children’s Village to expand services. Plans call for four more homes.
Contributions of time, dollars, services and usable household/office items help enormously. Monetary contributions apply to current operating expenses for the direct care of the children.
SOME SHORT HISTORY
Children’s Village, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 in the State of Idaho and was designated as a non-profit 501 c 3 charity by the IRS. The facility is governed by a volunteer board of directors and the daily operations are managed by a dedicated administrative team. The agency has a double check and balance financial system with an outside annual audit by a CPA firm. To date the corporation remains debt free with fifteen acres and two large homes. The governing board has been committed to “best practice” and being prudent stewards of the community’s trust and financial support.
In 1995 a group of faithful supporters of the Children’s Village formed the Children’s Village Foundation, Inc. Incorporated in the State of Idaho in 1995 this corporation was designated as a 501 c 3 charity by the IRS. The mission of this body is to ensure the future and stability of the Children’s Village and to support the programs serving children. The corporation is governed by a volunteer board of directors and has an outside annual audit by a CPA firm. The Children’s Village Foundation holds the endowment funds, gifts of stock, restricted funds, tangible gifts and capital campaigns for facility development. This Foundation sponsors annual charity auctions, including spring and winter events and special fundraising projects. Donors may work with their financial consultant and the Children’s Village Foundation Development Director to take advantage of tax laws in maximizing their charitable gifts. Calling the Children’s Village number and making that request, one may contact board members of either board. The founders and board members are always available to assist interested individuals or groups needing more information and they will return the call as soon as possible.
Services & Programs Offered
- The Moyer Home for residential foster/shelter care, homeless services for children birth to eighteen, with brothers and sisters kept together
- After care & follow up services for former residents
- The Crisis Nursery for infants & toddlers at risk or in a family crisis
- Parent Aid Library and Resource Center (PAL) for parent support, assistance & training
- Crisis intervention and/or referral around the clock
- Health assessment and support for residents
- Nutrition education and standardized food program under the direction of the trained Food Manager
- Food, clothing, and personal necessities for resident’s and non-resident’s from families in crisis
- Transportation to the new resident’s current school to maintain continuity in his/her academic life
- Facilitate medical or legal referrals and act as court advocate for residents
- Transportation for children and their families to meet the many outside appointments
- On-site individual, group and family counseling and parenting support groups
Call for Information or Services 208-667-1189
AGENCY CREDENTIALS AND AWARDS
State License: Under the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Children’s Village is licensed as a Children’s Treatment Facility in accordance with Chapter 12, Title 39 of Idaho Code. With bi-annual inspections, the license permits the care of 22 children birth through seventeen.
Local Standards: Located in a residential area of the City of Coeur d’Alene, the County of Kootenai, Idaho, Children’s Village exceeds the city and county standards for facilities caring for children. Complying with all building codes during the construction process and receiving occupancy for both homes, this agency is annually inspected by: Panhandle Health District, Food and Environmental Department; City/County Fire Department; Furnace Safety Inspections; and Idaho Department of Education Food Services.
Agency Affiliations: Children’s Village has been a charter member of the National Association of Shelter Homes and Services for Children since opening for services. This association merged with Family Services of America in 1999. Children’s Village is a charter member of the new Alliance for Children and Families. Headquartered in Milwaukee, the Alliance for Children and Families is a national voluntary association of more than 325 nonprofit, community-based human service organizations, which serve more than 3.75 million people each year in more than 6,700 communities. Motivated by a vision of a healthy society and strong communities for all children and families, the Alliance’s mission is to strengthen its members’capacity to serve and advocate for children, families and communities. Alliance member organizations provide an array of community-based programs and services to all generations.
Agency Awards: Award of Excellence – From Region I, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (1995)
National Family Week Award – From Alliance for Children and Families (2002 one of two member agencies in America to receive this award)
Children’s Empowerment Award – From Kids Day America/International (2002)
Child Advocate of the Year – From the Idaho Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics awarded to Tinka Schaffer, Development Director, Children’s Village Foundation, Inc
GOVERNING BOARDS
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President/Co-Founder: Anne Fox-Clarkson, Ph.D., Educator/Businesswoman
Co-Founder: Kathy Curran, Businesswoman/Artist
Co-Founder: Carol Rankin, Businesswoman
1st Vice President: Tinka Schaffer, M.S.W., Businesswoman, Consultant
2nd Vice President: Thomas Rau, Ph.D., M.D., Pediatric Physician, CDA Pediatrics
Treasurer: Craig Burkhart, Vice Pres. Idaho Independent Bank
Secretary: Steve Caires, MA. Ed., Retired Vice Principal
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE FOUNDATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Diane Reed, Mt. West Bank, Senior V.P. of Residential Lending
First Vice President: Jim Riley, Businessman
Second Vice President: James M. English, Attorney, English Law Firm
Treasurer: Jill Hamilton Jurvelin, M.Ed., Literacy Specialist
Co-Treasurer/Fundraising: Rita Sims Snyder, Auto Dealership
Secretary: Tinka Schaffer, MSW, Businesswoman, Consultant
Board Emeritus: Marge Chadderdon, Business Women and State Representative
Board Emeritus: John Krapfl, Retired Financial Advisor
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Agency Director / Quality Assurance: Sheilah Stone Dorame, BS Ed.
Moyer Program Assistants: April Krogle and Karen Barajas
Agency Bookkeeper : Sandy Saffeels
Agency Secretary: Sandy Lassen
Children’s Village Foundation, Inc.: Janie Givas, BSW, Development Director
Children’s Village Foundation, Inc. Assistant: Sandra Whitbeck