Kids Count #225

How do we help the most vulnerable members of our society not only survive, but thrive? As the future of our world, our children deserve important consideration. Today we explore concepts such as childhood poverty, resilience, and family friendly policies with Claire Berkowitz, the executive director of the Maine Children’s Alliance, and Maine Children’s Alliance Corporate Giraffe Award-winner Jim Wellehan, co-owner and CEO of Lamey Wellehan.

 

Photo by Nicole Wolf

Guests

Claire Berkowitz

Claire Berkowitz is the executive director of Maine Children’s Alliance.

Jim Wellehan

Jim Wellehan is co-owner and CEO of Lamey Wellehan, a Maine-based, family-owned shoe company. This year he was a recipient of the Corporate Giraffe Award given by Maine Children’s Alliance for his dedication to family-friendly policies and fair wages for employees.