CARE Package for Foster Children

Children coming into foster care are scared.

Kind to Kids will distribute toys and books to children who come into foster care.

If you know someone who has recently come into foster care, contact us and we can drop off a wonderful care package.

Governor Markell supports Kind to Kids Holiday Book Drive for foster children

Our Grantors & Supporters

About Us

Founders and Staff
Board of Directors
Advisory Committee
Outreach Committee

Founders and Staff

Founders

Caroline Jones, Executive Director

Founder and Executive Director of Kind to Kids, Caroline has extensive experience as a strategic planning consultant for nonprofit organizations and businesses in the Delaware area, such as United Way of Delaware and the Delaware Community Foundation.

Prior to her consulting work, Caroline was a Practice Administrator for a large physician group in the Wilmington area. Early in her career, Caroline enjoyed her work as an intensive care unit nurse at Georgetown University Medical Center. She has a Masters in Health Administration from The George Washington University and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree from Villanova University.

Committed to children’s causes, Caroline is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with the Family Court of Delaware where she testifies on behalf of foster children, acting in the best interests of the child.

Caroline Jones awards foster teen, Nicole Byers, the Rising Star Award

She also serves on a number of agencies as an officer on Friends of CASA Board of Directors, Kids with Confidence Advisory Board, subcommittees related to children’s issues, and is an active public speaker on child advocacy. Caroline speaks about community service and lifeskills at area events, and is grateful for the oportunity to have given the Tantall High School Commencement address this past June.

Kind to Kids Foundation began as a Jones family venture in 2008, and the entire family is active in the organization. Caroline’s husband, Mark, is an advisor and active board member. Her children Chris (20) and Catherine (18) are the cofounders of the organization. Email carolinejones@kindtokids.org, or (302) 654-5440.

Christopher Jones and Catherine Jones

Chris and Catherine are the cofounders and creative spark for Kind to Kids. While at a Delaware sports event, they saw large groups of empty seats around the stadium.

They realized the seats were a wasted opportunity and asked, “Why can’t they be given to foster kids and children in poverty?” It was a pivotal question – and the start of Kind to Kids.

Thanks to Chris and Catherine, Kind to Kids has provided wonderful events to over 5,000 children and donated over $75,000 in ticket values to foster children, foster families, and children in poverty since our inception in 2008. Chris is a senior at Villanova University and Catherine is a sophmore at St. Joseph’s University. In addition to their studies, Chris and Catherine are active participants in the organization and serve in a number of ways – from distributing tickets and volunteering at events to creating marketing plans and office management.

Staff

Kind to Kids is fortunate to have committed staff members who are passionate about our mission and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. They enable our organization to provide compassionate, effective and responsible services. Call us at (302) 654-5440.

Caroline Jones, Founder & Executive Director

Please see above for information on Caroline.
carolinejones@kindtokids.org

Catherine Pardo, Office Manager

Catherine handles the day to day management of Kind to Kids Foundation’s events and activities.

She is a wonderful addition to our team and efficiently manages the office with a warm smile!
catherine@kindtokids.org

Kay Morgan, Doctoral Student Intern

Kay is working on her doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Wilmington University. She assists with Kind to Kids event management, in addition to learning about and working on the many facets of a nonprofit organization.
kjmorgan@cvty.com

Fund Management

Delaware Community Foundation

Kind to Kids Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We maintain a nonprofit fund managed by the Delaware Community Foundation. We are fortunate to benefit from the professional and financial expertise of the community leaders that comprise the Foundation. Established in 1986, the Delaware Community Foundation professionally manages 500 charitable funds, with assets of approximately $230 million. These funds are administered according to the wishes of the donors to meet specific humanitarian, educational, and cultural community needs. The Foundation’s motto is, “Connecting people who care with causes that matter.”

Board of Directors

Our board of directors is comprised of esteemed community and corporate leaders. Our board members generously give of their time, provide guidance to the organization, and deliver financial support. Their extensive experience and breadth of skills provide a strong foundation for the organization.

This support enables Kind to Kids Foundation to effectively serve foster children and children in poverty throughout Delaware. We are grateful for their service!

Board Officers

Tom Stevenson, Board Chair

Advisory Committee

Kind to Kids Foundation has the benefit of community experts in their field. These community leaders lend their expertise to the organization to enable us to help children in need in the most effective and efficient way possible.

Sharah Brame
Foster Care & Independent Living Administrator
Division of Family Services

Dave Crossan
Pulbic Relations, Cash Connect

Evelyn Edney
Supervisor, NCC Vo Tech School District

Felicia Kellum
Independent Living Program Manager
Division of Family Services

Alice Martinelli, MSW
Social Worker, Community Activist

Marc Scott
Instructor, Tatnall High School

Outreach Committee

Kind to Kids coordinates wonderful outreach events thanks to our exceptional volunteers. Because of their grassroots efforts, Kind to Kids has extensive community outreach and a great social network. Whether it is educating the community about our organization or leading a fundraising campaign, our committee works together to impact the lives of children in need. The generous efforts of each volunteer allow Kind to Kids to provide joyful experiences for underprivileged children with extremely low overhead costs.

Community members support Kind to Kids while enjoying wines from around the world at our annual winetasting, relax with the girls at our ladies night out hostess party, delicious cuisine at our fancy breakfasts and tasty dinners, family fun at our community carnival, joy at the holidays with Santa & Mrs. Claus at our toy drive, and great exercise at our annual 5K run/walk.

Our high level volunteer outreach committee members:

cmj, baby in foster care, toy drive 2012

Founder & Executive Director Welcome & thank you for your interest in helping children in need!

Click above photo to register today. Only a few tickets left - we will be SOLD OUT by today, Wed, 5/8! Spring Celebration
Friday, May 10th, 7:30 - 9am
Deep Blue Restaurant

Make a Difference!

$500 LifeSkills for teen, 1 year $100 sends 20 children to events $20 -duffel bag for foster child $15 -CARE pkge for foster child $5 -buys a toy for foster child