All Our Kin
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What stands out most at All Our Kin is the enthusiasm and dedication of the staff. The staff is a living example for their clients in how to succeed in a service sector business. No task is beneath anyone on the staff when it comes to serving a client. I made an in-kind donation of a bed for a client’s child and I was inspired when a staffperson showed up to pick it up with her husband because they had the right size vehicle for the job.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Replicate this great model that links educating parents about early childhood development with job training.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Because of All Our Kin, New Haven is a better place. I am an individual donor and participate with others in reviews that result in monetary awards from philanthropic organizations. We consider the return on investment to be "priceless' Not only are day care providers educated, trained and financed (when needed),and assisted with licensing; the children for whom they are responsible are given the tools for success in school. A donation to this group is the paradigm for a "hand Up" rather than a "hand Out" They also provide their expertise in a bilingual forum. They encourage continuing education for their clients.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The funds that have been invested have shown incredible impact on the lives of both adults and children. They may be reflected for generations and considered sustainable change in these lives.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
replicate its model beyond its current location by providing training to other trainers and technical assistance. It could also expand its revolving loan fund to new day care providers in the expanded venues.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
All Our Kin represents the finest in proactive and forward thinking in the Greater New Haven Community, when it comes to programs that benefit our area's youth. By providing support, training and access to grant subsidies for otherwise unskilled and unqualified (and, oftentimes, unemployed) individuals, AOK provides a mechanism for them to learn and perfect a highly marketable skill as a certified provider of home day care services. This is a win-win for all involved. The trainees become highly contributing members of the community; additional slots for quality day care are created, thereby addressing some of the historical shortages that exist in the communities that need this the most (enabling parents to pursue gainful employment; and, the children who participate in these day care programs have a leg up in the development of social and academic skills, the absence of which would otherwise predispose them to deficient outcomes in their school careers. AOK makes possible these terrific results with a minimal budget, thanks to visionary leadership and a dedicated, mission-minded staff. It's a wonderful organization, and is a model of creativity, ingenuity and success in our region.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
inspiring a very close personal friend of mine to pursue a career as a day care provider.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
utilize the success stories of the persons whom it has served as a powerful public relations mechanism, to spread the word about its mission, and inspire others in the community to support it enthusiastically.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing first-hand the dedication of its staff, and getting to know its inspirational leaders.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
knowledgeable, creative, compassionate and results-oriented people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the world by providing a sustainable model for making a quality day care experience attainable to every child.
Ways to make it better...
more people knew of this organization's mission and supported it with their time, talent and treasure.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the financial constraints under which it currently operates.
One thing I'd also say is that...
the leadership of this organization is phenomenal.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
AOK provides a high-quality program that actively meets the needs of the community. Its leaders are long-term active members of the New Haven community who bring expertise (including degrees from Yale Law and the Harvard Graduate School of Education) and unparalleled passion to their work.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change urban early childhood education!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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