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Alliance Magazine: Issue 3 — 2011

100 Years of Service, 100 Reasons to Take Part

During the last 100 years, the Alliance for Children and Families and its sister organization United Neighborhood Centers of America (UNCA) have built rich traditions of service and leadership. In 2011, the organizations will close their yearlong centennial celebration by joining together Oct. 17-19 in Washington, D.C., for a joint National Conference.

Members of both conference planning committees, individuals within the two membership networks, and Alliance and UNCA staff have shared 100 reasons they hope their colleagues will join them in commemorating 100 years of service and building the strength for 100 more. … more

The Privatization of Child Welfare

Fueled by the belief that privatization is a more effective way to deliver services, the movement to privatize child welfare services continues to gain steam. At least 14 states already have some level of privatization, and the movement is seemingly on the horizon for several others. 

Successes in Illinois, Florida, and other states provide evidence that privatization can lead to better outcomes for children and families, greater accountability, and increased efficiencies. … more

When Services Aren't Enough

At age 9, Brandi (not her real name) was removed from her home because she was sexually and physically abused by her mother’s boyfriend. After living in a series of foster homes, she ran away at age 16. She lived on the streets of downtown Minneapolis and traded sex for food, clothing, and a place to sleep.

She moved in with an older man who promised to take care of her; however, soon after, he forced her into prostitution, listing her services online. After about four years, she was arrested. On court order, she was referred to PRIDE (from PRostitution to Independence, Dignity, and Equality) at Alliance for Children and Families member The Family Partnership, Minneapolis. … more

A Generous and Thoughtful Innovator: Peter Goldberg’s Legacy

In the days following his unexpected death Aug. 12, numerous individuals and organizations offered tributes to the late Alliance for Children and Families President and CEO Peter Goldberg. What follows appeared in the Aug. 25, 2011 edition of The Chronicle of Philanthropy and is reprinted with permission. Its author, Lester M. Salamon, is a longtime friend of the Goldberg family. Salamon delivered a eulogy at Goldberg’s funeral Aug. 18.

The nonprofit world lost one of its most effective and innovative leaders this month with the passing of Peter Goldberg, who died of a heart attack while vacationing with his wife in Maine.

The longtime chief executive of the Alliance for Children and Families and of Families International, the holding company created to oversee the Alliance and its affiliated organizations, he was the perfect embodiment of the giving sector he served so ably during his distinguished career. … more

Partnership with FEI Yields High Dividends

When the for-profit company FEI Behavioral Health, Milwaukee, prospers, members of the Alliance for Children and Families earn a social and capacity-building dividend. Yet, they are insulated from the risks typically associated with being corporate shareholders.

“In a way, FEI enables Alliance members to invest back into themselves,” says Ted Uczen, president of FEI. “FEI allows Alliance members to do what they’re already doing—like purchasing an employee benefit service, or marketing their training program—but in a way that can have a greater impact on a larger scale, and keenly serves their own interests. … more

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