Kids' Place History
1991-1993
Citizens Against Abuse Task Force created
Founders Tim Shugrue (prosecutor), Detective Joe Collias (Pittsfield) and Detective Robert Canale (North Adams) develop the Children's Advocacy Center model in Berkshire County. Robert Smith and William Hines, Sr. are co-campaign chairs.
1993
The organization is legally incorporated as a nonprofit (501c3)
1994
Building purchased for the advocacy center on 63 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield.
1995
MDT (Multi-disciplinary team) now called SAIN formed. Child abuse investigations begin
Renovation by GE Elfun Program takes place at advocacy center.
2003
Kids’ Place celebrates 10th Anniversary & 10th Annual Jimmy’s Ride Event
2005
SAIN program is now managed by DA office.
Full-time SAIN coordinator assigned to Kids' Place
2006
SANE nurse position established
2013
20th Anniversary Campaign