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Who We Are

We are a dedicated group of people on an extraordinary mission to bring the magic and meaning of childhood into the lives of children who have been impacted by trauma.

Mission

The Wonderfund is a private nonprofit, 501(c)3 serving children engaged with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. We invest in children receiving services from DCF by providing emergency essentials and enrichment opportunities that help insulate children from the negative impacts of trauma.

We believe that every child deserves to experience the joys and wonder of being a kid.

 

Purpose

Research shows that children who experience 6 or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such as abuse and neglect, are more likely to suffer from addiction, mental health issues, chronic illness, and early death. By supporting children who have experienced childhood trauma, the Wonderfund can help them build resiliency, confidence, and agency over their own lives. We can help them overcome significant obstacles and increase their chance of becoming healthy, happy adults.


Vision

The Wonderfund strives to help every child involved with the Massachusetts DCF experience hope, confidence, and joy.

Moments that Matter

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The Wonderfund was featured in the most recent volume of the Child Welfare League of America’s Children’s Voice magazine! Staverne Miller and Lauren Baker co-author an article about how the Wonderfund works with DCF to provide life-changing enrichment opportunities for children who have been impacted by trauma.
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300 volunteers helped pack 13,000 menstrual hygiene kits for teens who are currently being assisted by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
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You can help! It's so easy. Between now and Dec. 13, you can bring holiday magic to these 50,000 kids and teens engaged in the child welfare system in Massachusetts.

Founding & Supporting Partners

Charitable partners are the key to this life-changing work. The experiences and essentials they provide help children engaged with DCF build resiliency and confidence — and most importantly, help kids be kids.

Board of Directors

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Linda Spears

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Anne Citrin

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Vice President
Venture Investments, Johnson & Johnson
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Vice President, Corporate Strategy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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David Pete

General Property Manager
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Lisa Collins

Erin Rafferty

Erin Murphy Rafferty

Vice President, Business Development, Northeast
Suffolk Construction Company
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Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)
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Michael Wirvin, Clerk

Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions
Robinson & Cole LLP
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Sal Perisano

Co-founder
iparty stores
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Retired Executive Director
DCF Kids Fund