145 years of making a difference sarah a reed children's center

Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center:145 Years of Making a Difference in the

Erie CommunityGary L. Bukowski, CFRE

Associate VP of DevelopmentFebruary 2, 2016

A look at the early years…

Who Was Sarah A. Reed?• Sarah A. Reed was born on March 16, 1838, the eighth and final child

born to William and Elizabeth Reed

• Sarah Reed’s great-grandparents, Seth and Hannah Reed, arrived by sailing ship from Buffalo on July 1, 1795, and became the first family to settle in Erie

• Sarah’s great-uncle, Rufus Reed, built a residence in Erie at Sixth & State, which would later become the first location of “The Home for the Friendless,” the charity Sarah would lead for over 60 years

• Sarah’s life was rooted in community service – she led a literary society, supported her church

and participated in at least 25 organizations during her lifetime, which spanned from 1838-1934

Take n from A Legacy of Caring: A Tribute to Sarah A. Reed by Margaret L. Tenpas

The Beginning of Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center

• In 1871, Sarah A. Reed and a group of 30 women joined together to help orphaned and homeless children in Erie. They formed “The Association for Improving the Conditions of the Poor, and A Home for the Friendless” * Two Divisions: The children and the “Old Ladies”

• Their purpose was “to generally take care of the unfortunate and poor without regard to sect or religion”

• They accepted boarders in addition to children who would be offered for adoption. Some women, left widows or deserted by husbands, wanted desperately to keep their children but needed to work

• The boarding system allowed children to have good accommodations, remaining together until their mother could again establish a home for them


22nd & Sassafras

The Beginning of Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center

• The first occupants were received on November 2, 1871

• The cost at the time was $1.64 ½ per week, per “inmate”

• Sarah enjoyed finding activities for both the children and the older ladies to participate in and frequently arranged for street car rides and picnics for the children. She entertained the older ladies at tea parties in her own home and hosted annual Christmas parties


Erie’s Oldest Human Services Agency• Sarah Reed was involved in this organization for over 60 years and served

as Board President for 45 years. In 1921, the Home for the Friendless celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary. Sarah was 83 at the time and continued in her role as president for another 12 years

• It was renamed Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in 1936 in honor of Sarah Reed’s contributions, a change she would not allow during her lifetime

• Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center is the oldest human services agency in Erie

• In 1961 Sarah A. Reed Children's Center opened its main campus in Millcreek Township


Erie’s Oldest Human Services Agency• By 1978, all children referred to the Sarah Reed Residential Program

required specialized mental health treatment, thus ushering in a new era of services designed for children.

• In 1986, two independent non-profit corporations formed as Sarah Reed Children's Center and Sarah Reed Retirement Center.

Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center today…

Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center• Today our programs and services help children and adolescents who are

working to overcome emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges, many of whom have suffered varying levels of trauma

• Currently serving over 1,300 individuals annually

• Age range: 3-18 years old

• Programs offered:-Residential Treatment Program & School-Partial Hospitalization Programs in Erie (Hamilton Campus) and Millcreek (Asbury Campus)-Bayfront Alternative Education Program-Career Alternative Education Program-Outpatient Programs-S.E.L.F. Program at St. Ann’s School

(Sanctuary® Education for Learning Fundamentals)

7 Locations Throughout Erie County• Administrative Offices & Residential Treatment Program

2445 West 34th Street • Erie, PA 16506

• Hamilton Campus – Partial Hospitalization Program2931 Harvard Street • Erie, PA 16508

• Outpatient Programs1611 Peach Street, Suite 185 • Erie, PA 16501

• Millcreek Partial Hospitalization Program 3814 Asbury Road • Erie, PA 16506

• Bayfront Alternative Education Program 40 Holland Street • Erie, PA 16507

• Career Alternative Education Programs8500 Oliver Road • Erie, PA 16509

• Sanctuary ® Education for Learning Fundamentals1020 East 10th Street • Erie, PA 16503

Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center• Children come to Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center from some of the

following counties:

Sarah A. Reed Children’s CenterOffers a wide variety of outpatient behavioral health services, including: -Blended Case Management -Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services -Parent-Child Interaction Therapy -Traditional and Family Therapy- Student Assistance Program

In addition to our main office in Erie, PA, we currently provide school-based services to students in the following districts: -City of Erie -Millcreek -Fairview -Union City -Wattsburg -General McLane -Iroquois … and more!

Sarah A. Reed Children’s CenterA Sanctuary®- Certified Organization *A cutting-edge method which guides our organization in the development of a culture with seven dominant characteristics, all of which serve goals

related to a sound treatment environment: 1. Non-Violence 2. Emotional Intelligence 3. Inquiry & Social Learning 4. Shared Governance 5. Open Communication 6. Social Responsibility 7. Growth & ChangeSarah A. Reed Children’s Center is also accredited by the Joint Commission for Accreditation on Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA)

Looking to the future…

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Fast Facts• Number of Children & Adolescents Served: 1,300 Annually

• Age Range: 3-18 years

• Average Number of Staff: 340

• FY 15-16 Operating Budget: $16,500,000

• Sanctuary® Model: Cutting-edge therapy method that was developed by Dr. Sandra Bloom. Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center was one of the first agencies to adopt this model and become a Sanctuary®-certified organization. Seven Commitments of Sanctuary:

1. Non-Violence2. Emotional Intelligence3. Inquiry & Social Learning4. Shared Governance5. Open Communication6. Social Responsibility7. Growth & Change

Exciting New Developments• Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center will celebrate it’s 145th Anniversary

during FY 2016-2017

• $6 Million Capital Project at our Hamilton Campus – Strategic partnership between Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center and the Primary Health Network

Exciting New Developments• Developing a Philanthropic Vision for the organization

• Expand our friend and donor base so that we can make an even bigger impact on the number of children and families we serve

• Creation of the Sarah A. Reed Legacy Society – Planned Giving

You Can Make a Difference!

• For more information about Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center and how you can help make a difference, please visit us online at www.SarahReed.org

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