Agency History and Fact Sheet

Date of Founding

April 23,1878 More History

Mission Statement

MSPCC is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 society dedicated to leadership in protecting and promoting the rights and well-being of children and families.

Number of Staff

460

Board of Directors

Chairman: Stephen G. Pagliuca Board List

Number of children and families served

In 2008, MSPCC provided direct services to over 30,000 children, adults, and families through:
Family Counseling Center (12,914)
Adoption and Foster Care (14,293)
Social Services (1,558)
Early Intervention (1,895)
Healthy Families (1,167)
Child Services (2,829)
After-Hours Helpline (14,600)

Client Diversity

50% Hispanic/Latino
35% White
11% African American/Black
3% Other
1% Asian

Referral Sources

36% Health Care Provider
23% Public Agency
17% Self
11% Other
10% Community Agency
3% Friend/Family

Annual Operating Budget

$35.6 Million

Percent of Overhead

10%

Geographical Areas Served

MSPCC provides services in 5 regions across the Commonwealth.

Programs at MSPCC

MSPCC offers a wide array of direct services, including child abuse prevention and intervention programs, foster parent education and support, adoption services and mental health treatment.

In addition to providing direct services, the Society advocates strongly for the needs of children and families.

Licensed or Accredited By

The Society is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Annual Private Fundraising

$2.5 million (2008)

Number of Donors

2,683

Tax ID Number

04-2103596

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