Family Defense Center Fourth Annual Benefit

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Fourth Annual Benefit Honoring 2012 Family Defender, Karl Dennis

This year the Family Defense Center is proud to honor Karl Dennis because his decades of work embody the Center’s commitment to the welfare of children, the inherent strength of the family, and treatment for all in accordance with dignity, respect and justice. When: Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Where: Hotel Allegro (Map: 171 W. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601) Event co-chairs: Ann C. Courter, Norman M. Hirsch, Joseph T. Monahan Click here to purchase tickets, sponsorships, or tributes Karl Dennis has devoted his life to helping children through his work in the Wraparound system, both at the individual level and as an internationally-regarded proponent of this family and community-centered approach to children and families.   For 27 years, Karl Dennis was the Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Inc.  He led the agency’s pioneering policies to place every child in a family-like setting and to guarantee placements for the most difficult-to-place children.  Click here to read more about Karl Dennis... Cocktail Reception and Award Ceremony 4:00 -5:00 P.M. Reception Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Silent auction 5:00-6:00 P.M. Special Recognition Program Michael Weaver, McDermott Will & Emery, Individual Attorney Recognition George Barry, retired, and Kathleen Barry, Winston & Strawn, Father-Daughter Pro Bono Service Recognition Slide Show: “He’s My Son” by Toni Hoy,  recipient of Parent Advcoate Recognition. The 2012 Family Defender Award Honoring Karl Dennis Brief Address by Karl Dennis:  “Focus on Families and Strengths: The Linchpin to Success in the Child Welfare and Mental Health Systems" 6:00-6:15 P.M. Live Auction and Program Conclusion 6:15-7:30 p.m. Dessert and Silent Auction Please RSVP by September 14 in order to assure your name listing as a sponsor or to order a tribute to our honoree, other award winners or the Center for our program book. Family Defense Center Board of Directors Michael A. O’Connor, President Louis Fogel, Treasurer TiShaunda McPherson, Secretary Patricia Jones Blessman Michael Brody Stephanie Crockett-McLean Scott Kramer Jonni Miklos Helene Snyder Michael Weaver Benefit Host and Planning Committee Prof. Douglas Baird Dr. William and Donna Barrows Julie A. Bauer Barbara Bazron Dr. Lenore Behar Brigitte Schmitt Bell Mary Kelly Broderick Ira Burnim Lourdes Ceballos Terry Cross Olivia DelGiudice Kathy Dennis Patti Derr Dr. Barbara Friesen Sybil Goldman Toni Hoy Judy Katz-Leavy David J. Lansner Elizabeth Lewis Dr. Ira Lourie Meg McDonald Christine M. Naper Dee Ann Ryan Steve Scott Sue Smith Laura and Brian Timmel Joanna Wade Brooke Whitted

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