Kids In The Middle Receives $169,565 from the St. Louis County Children's Service Fund

Released on: June 26, 2014, 2:01 am (EDT)
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Industry: Non Profit

St. Louis, Mo, June 26, 2014 -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- Kids In The Middle (KITM) has been awarded a Discovery Initiative grant in the amount of $169,565 from the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund (CSF) to conduct an impact study. This 18-month project will evaluate the efficacy of the agency’s services and pilot changes or enhancements that will meet the mental health needs of the children served. KITM will be working with consultant, Leslie Scheuler, Ph.D., Director of Impact Evaluation at The Mission Center.

“We know that our therapists are top-notch and our unique counseling services for families in transition due to divorce are unparalleled,” said KITM Chief Executive Officer Judy Berkowitz. “We are excited to be able to have an outside evaluator work with us to validate our effectiveness and assist in making a great program even better.”

KITM helps children and families transition to a new way of life before, during and after separation and divorce, for the sake of creating healthier futures for all involved. Founded in 1977, KITM is a nationally accredited non-profit agency that provides comprehensive and confidential counseling, education and support services focused on the entire family. KITM is a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and is located at 2650 S. Hanley Rd. in St. Louis, Mo. For more information, visit their website at www.kidsinthemiddle.org.

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Contact-Details: Judy Berkowitz, CEO
Kids In The Middle

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