A quick overview of the Sarah A Reed Children's Center,Past,Present and Future..

1. Founded in 1871 Erie, PA
Proudly Serving Children and Families in the Erie Community &
Across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 147 Years
A Leader in Children's Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Specializing in Trauma-Informed Care
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center is a Sanctuary® Model Treatment Center and is
accredited by The Joint Commission and the American Psychological Association.

2. The Story of Sarah Ann Reed
The Reed Family played a leading role in the founding of Erie, PA, and contributed greatly to
helping it grow and thrive. Sarah's great-grandparents, Seth and Hannah Reed, arrived by sailing
ship from Buffalo, NY on July 1, 1795. With their two sons, Manning and Charles J., they
became the first family to settle in Erie. During the summer of 1795, Seth and Hannah welcomed
another son, Rufus, who would later become a prominent leader in many business and civic
activities in Erie. His stately residence at the corner of Sixth and State Street would later become
the first location for "The Home For the Friendless," where Sarah A. Reed devoted 60+ years of
her life to making a difference for Erie's orphaned children, elderly women and homeless mothers
and their children who had no place to turn.
Sarah’s father, William, was born on Jan. 1, 1797, to Charles and Rachel Wyndham Reed. When
William came of age, he moved to Ashtabula, OH, to work in the mercantile trade and the
forwarding business, and he married Elizabeth Ingram Smith in 1821. On March 16, 1838, they
welcomed their eighth and final child, Sarah A. Reed. Sarah's family moved to Erie in 1845
when her father became the Secretary-Treasurer of the Erie Canal Company, which had originally
been organized by William's uncle, Rufus Reed, and Rufus' son, Charles Manning, both of whom
were officers. Rufus Reed was also involved in forming Erie's first active fire company in 1826
and in developing Erie's water system.
Erie's Oldest Human Service Agency
Accredited as a Sanctuary® Model Treatment Center since 2010
Accredited by The Joint Commission since 1996
Accredited by the American Psychological Association
Professional Accreditations and Certifications
The Reed House
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center was founded in 1871 in Erie, Pennsylvania, by a group of
30 women interested in helping orphaned and homeless children. Sarah A. Reed was an
original member of this group who founded “The Association for Improving the Conditions
of the Poor, and a Home for the Friendless.” Miss Reed, affectionately known as "Erie's
Grand Old Lady" during the early 1900s, served as President of this organization for 45
years, from 1889 until her death in 1934. Her contributions to the agency were so
substantial that in 1935 the Center was renamed in her honor.
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center has grown significantly over the years, but the heart of the
organization and the mission that Sarah Reed began back in 1871 are still alive and well.
The agency is proud to continue in Sarah's footsteps, providing the necessary mental health
services and behavioral health programs that help 1,700 children and their families out of
crisis each year and onto a healthier, successful future. For example, the agency's Parent-
Child Interaction Therapy gives families the guidance and tools they need to successfully
parent children who display significantly disruptive or oppositional behaviors. Sarah Reed
also offers a wide array of school-based and community-based educational programs
throughout Erie County for students with mental health and behavioral challenges, and its
first- class Residential Treatment Program provides 24-hour intensive treatment, including:
individual, family, and group therapy; art therapy; recreational therapy; medical care and
educational programming for children and adolescents, many of whom have experienced
significant abuse and trauma.
"It is easy to estimate the value of the property
and tell of the thoroughly organized institution
that has grown out of a venture of faith. But
who can estimate the good it has done or
follow its far reaching influences? Volumes
would not tell the story of all the lives it has
helped."
Sarah A. Reed - 1881 Some of the first children served (1871-1872)
Current Program Listing
Residential Treatment Program
Partial and Acute Partial
Hospitalization Program
Outpatient Therapy and Medication
Management
Community and School-Based
Behavioral Health Programs
Psychological Assessment Clinic
Alternative Education Programs
Career Alternative Education
Program
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation
Program
Student Assistance Program

3. Sarah Reed's Economic Investment in Erie County
2017 Top 50 Employers in Erie CountyCompleted Improvements
Residential Program/Main Campus..................................................................$5,281,000 32
Partial Hospitalization Program/Hamilton Campus..........................................$3,300,000 15
S.E.L.F. & S.B.L.P. Programs/Erie Intervention Center.....................................$340,000 15
Outpatient Program/Professional Building..........................................................$150,000 8
Bayfront Alternative Education Program.............................................................$100,000 13
Partial Hospitalization Program/Millcreek Learning Center..................................$50,000 10
Investment
Full-Time
Jobs Added
Current Investments
New 12-Bed Residence Hall/Main Campus.......................................................$1,204,500 25
Sanctuary for Integrated Health & Wellness Park/Hamilton Campus..................$300,000 --
Future Investments
Residential Campus Project...............................................................................$2,000,000 TBD
150th Anniversary Campus Expansion & Training Institute.............................$5,000,000 TBD
TOTAL IMPACT: $17,725,500 NEW JOBS ADDED: 118
Investment
Investment
Full-Time
Jobs Added
Full-Time
Jobs Added
A Top Employer in Erie County
With five locations in Erie County
and 360 staff members, Sarah A.
Reed Children's Center continues to
be ranked among the top employers in
Erie County.

4. A child's typical length of stay varies from six months to 1.5 years, and our staff
members go above and beyond the call of duty to provide the most normative
experience possible during each child’s stay. This includes daily education classes led by
teachers from the Millcreek Township School District at Ridgefield Elementary, music
therapy, expressive arts projects, individualized treatment plans and educational
enrichment outings in the community. Therapy and treatment extends beyond the child to
the entire family whenever possible. Our goal is to affect positive change within the entire
family unit during their time with us, which leads to safer choices, healthier lifestyles and,
ultimately, permanent success.
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center is a leader in the care and treatment of children with severe emotional, mental and behavioral
health challenges, specifically those with significant histories of trauma such as domestic violence and sexual abuse. Our
Residential Treatment Program is exclusively designed to help this fragile population of children (ages 5-18) whose needs and
safety concerns require 24-hour medical and therapeutic supervision.
In 2017, Sarah Reed’s Residential Treatment Program served 51 children from 22 different counties throughout Pennsylvania.
Most of the children are from Erie County, but we also serve children and families from the Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and
Philadelphia region. Every child admitted to this program has a mental health diagnosis and many have experienced extreme
trauma and abuse.
One of the key components that sets Sarah Reed apart is we are one of the few agencies in the entire northwestern Pennsylvania
region that is certified in the highly effective Sanctuary® Model. The Sanctuary® Model is an evidence-based, nationally
recognized practice of trauma-informed care that emphasizes resiliency and recovery of people struggling with emotional and
behavioral difficulties and adversities. This treatment model helps to support key competencies that children, youth and
families need to support positive behavioral and mental health resiliency during and in response to stress and recovery from
previous trauma. Left untreated, this can lead to a lifetime of significant impairment in emotional health. Each child's
individualized treatment plan is developed by the child and family team. This team includes the child, family, psychiatrist,
therapist, nurse, case manager, education representative, and representatives from child-serving agencies. Using the Sanctuary®
Model as our guide, we provide successful care for these individuals, giving them the opportunity to excel at home, in school
and in the community.
A Leader in Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment
Financial Report
How We Are Funded
Contributions & Grants
3%
Medical Assistance &
County MCO's
61%
Commercial Insurance
7%
County & State
Programs
1%
School Districts
28%
FY 2017-2018 Quick Facts
Operating Budget: $18.2 Million
Average Cost Per Day at the Psychiatric
Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF):
Routine PRTF: $353.74 per child/day
High Intensity Unit: $531.17 per child/day
Total Number of Sarah Reed Campuses in
Erie County: 5
Total Number of Children Served
Annually: 1,700

5. Sarah Reed is working on transformational capital and programmatic
improvements for its 150th Anniversary in 2021, including:
Beginning with the 2018-2019 academic year, Sarah Reed is re-energizing
Ridgefield Elementary School at 3227 Highland Road. The school was
closed by the Millcreek Township School District in 2013 and laid
dormant for five years. This high-quality educational facility is located
across the street from our main residential campus and is now the home of
our Residential School and our Millcreek Partial Hospitalization Program,
which serve a total of over 120 children annually. With the superior
layout of the building, our students will have the opportunity to learn in a
more traditional school environment, which will ease their transition when
they return to their home school districts.
Growing Our Vision & Expanding Our Reach
Over the last decade, Sarah Reed's Residential
Treatment Program has helped 604 children from 44
counties across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
We are very proud of the first-class reputation our
agency has earned in the successful treatment of children
with emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges,
and our staff is highly trained to work with children who
have suffered severe trauma and abuse. Many families
who tour our residential facilities are immediately
impressed by Sarah Reed's warm, personalized campus
atmosphere.
"Children want to stay longer because they feel safe,
secure and are treated with respect. They feel like they
have grown and are part of a family here at Sarah Reed,"
said Dr. Adrienne Dixon, associate vice president
of residential treatment services and community support
at Sarah A. Reed Children's Center.
The success of this program has caused a sharp increase
in demand for Sarah Reed's specialized level of
psychiatric care.
Based in Erie, PA, Sarah Reed's Residential Treatment Program has
earned a first-class reputation across the Commonwealth. Since 2008,
we've served 604 children from 44 counties across Pennsylvania.
The Impact of the Residential Treatment Program
Acquired the Use of Ridgefield School
In order to meet the increasing demand for 24-hour psychiatric care for
children ages 5-18, Sarah Reed is building another 12-bed residence hall.
This project broke ground in June 2018 and is scheduled to be completed
in Spring 2019. The total project cost is $1.2M and will allow Sarah
Reed to serve an additional 20-25 children annually. Helping children in
Erie County is one of our top priorities, and the addition of this residence
hall will allow more children in need to remain in Erie, closer to their
families.
Construction of a Fifth Residence Hall for Youth
Campus Master Plan for the 150th Anniversary
Construction of a Sixth Residence Hall
Renovation of North Hall (Existing Residence Hall)
Demolition & Re-Building of Two Existing Residence Halls
Expansion into a Residential Treatment Facility & Research and
Training Institute with an endowed chair, evidence-based research, a
Psychological Assessment Clinic (already in operation), quality
assurance measures and a new Parent-Child Collaborative Center.

6. “Without Sarah Reed, I don’t
think I would be where I am
today. Sarah Reed gives people
chances to shine and do their best.
It’s a life-changing experience.
Kids come and go, but each
individual will take so much out
of Sarah Reed: coping skills, life
skills, social skills…just about
everything."
-Claudia
Received services at Sarah Reed's
Residential Treatment Program
Teachers College at Columbia University (New York, NY)
University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC)
Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)
Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)
Dr. Eric Schwartz is the vice president of clinical services and
the director of psychology internship training at Sarah A.
Reed Children's Center. Eric has served the agency for 20
years and continues to move the organization forward,
providing the latest in clinical training and research and
making Sarah A. Reed Children's Center a leader in the field
of children's mental health, behavioral health and trauma-
informed care.
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center offers a 2,000-hour doctoral internship program in Health Services Psychology that is fully
accredited by the American Psychological Association. The internship funds three full-time training positions beginning in early
August and lasting 12 months, and Sarah Reed will soon have two associates in its Post-Doctorate Program. This cutting-edge
educational program is organized around a set of guided, sequential and comprehensive experiential and didactic practices that
guide the professional growth and development of interns to become competent, ethical and responsible professional
psychologists. Training includes didactic learning, direct/experiential clinical case practice, school-based practice, scholarly
inquiry and research, role modeling and consultation, and provides the interns with a variety opportunities for developing
intermediate and advanced skills in the field of psychology.
Since its inception in 1998, Sarah Reed's Doctoral Internship Program in Professional Psychology has trained students from over
30 colleges and universities throughout the country, including:
Educating Future Leaders in Mental Health:
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center offers Child Psychiatry Fellows from LECOM Health to do 3-6 month rotations under the
supervision of our two full-time Child Psychiatrists. These fellows are in their 4th and 5th years of their Child Psychiatry
Fellowship training, having already completed three years of an Adult Psychiatry Residency.
Our psychiatrists meet with these fellows initially and orient them to our programs, which include Acute Partial, School-Based
Partial, and Residential Treatment. The fellows are then able to be assigned their own case load of clients that they will follow
during their time with us, which is under the supervision of our staff psychiatrists.
We are able to discuss the clients not only in terms of diagnosis
and treatment, but also in regards to the psychosocial and
environmental stressors and factors that contribute to their
presentation. Community-based support services are also
discussed.
The experience these fellows are able to derive from their time at
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center offers them exposure to treatment
modalities they otherwise would not be exposed to during their
fellowship training.
It also serves as an exposure and recruitment tool to perhaps
encourage new Child Psychiatrists to remain in the Erie area and
offer their expertise to our community.
Sarah Reed partners with LECOM Health to help 4th and 5th
year students gain experience through the Child Psychiatry
Fellowship Training Program.
Doctoral Internship Program & Post-Doctorate Program
Child Psychiatry Fellowship Program - A Partnership with LECOM Health

7. Leadership Team at Sarah A. Reed Children's Center
Board of Directors
Attorney Shaun Adrian
MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton, LLP
Dr. Hershey Bell
LECOM School of Pharmacy
Ms. Shelane Buehler, AIA
Buehler & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Patrick Dean
Retired, Erie School District
Ms. Aubry DeMarco
Mindfully Social Co.
Mr. Bradley Dinger
Hamot Medical Center
Mr. James Herr*
Retired, Social Services
Mrs. Christine Iwig
Homemaker
Mr. Danny Jones
GECAC
Mr. Gary Koenig
Retired, Northwest Savings Bank
Full-Time Doctoral Staff
Eric Schwartz, Psy.D., ABPP
Licensed Psychologist
Vice President of Clinical Services &
Director of Psychology Internship
Training
Laura Amoscato, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Director of Quality Assurance/Quality
Improvement & Asst. Director of
Psychology Internship Training
Adrienne Dixon, Ph.D.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Associate VP of Residential Treatment
Services & Community Support
Brittany Hayden, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist & Certified School
Psychologist
Director of Community Clinical and
Assessment Services
Lisa Schening, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Outpatient Behavioral Health
Part-Time Physicians
Mary Anne Albaugh, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Dennis Borczon, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Charles Joy, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Gary Peterson, DO
Family Practice Physician
Abby Lynn Reineck, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Mr. Mark Manczka
B&L Wholesale Supply
Mr. James Mando
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center
Mr. James McKibben
Lillis, McKibben, Bongiovanni & Co.
Attorney Daniel Miller
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton, LLP
Mr. William Miller, III
Sabella's Catering
Mr. David Russo, MBA, CIC, CPCU,
CCL, ARe, API, AIM, ACS, AIS
Erie Insurance
Mr. Thomas Taylor
Team Taylor Distributors
Mr. Jim Voss, CPA
HBK CPAs & Consultants
Ms. Emily Wachter
Independent Consultant
Mr. James Mando
President/CEO
Dr. Laura Amoscato
Director of Quality Assurance/Quality
Improvement & Asst. Director of Psychology
Internship Training
Ms. Mary Barr
Associate VP of Human Resources
Mr. Anthony Bostaph, MA
Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health
Services
Dr. Kirstin Brunner
Medical Director
Mr. Gary Bukowski, MA, CFRE
Associate VP of Development
Mr. Butch Coughlin
Facilities Director
Ms. Marlene Dexter, RN
Associate VP of Nursing, Outpatient and
Compliance
Dr. Adrienne Dixon
Associate VP of Residential Treatment
Services & Community Support
Ms. Lori Eaton
Director of Erie City Alternative
Education Programs
Ms. Patty Esposito
Director of Erie Partial Hospitalization
Programs
Mr. Robert Freeman, CPA
VP of Finance & Operations
Mr. Matt Haight
Manager of Training & Employee
Development
Dr. Brittany Hayden
Director of Community Clinical &
Assessment Services
Ms. Annette Mossburg
IT Manager
Ms. Molly Myers
Special Events Manager & Executive
Assistant to the CEO
Dr. Eric Schwartz
Vice President of Clinical Services &
Director of Psychology Internship
Training
Mr. Dennis Walsh
Associate VP of Partial Hospitalization
Executive Council
*Deceased
Full-Time Physicians
Kirstin Brunner, DO, FAAP, FAPA
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Medical Director
Ryan Kobylinski, DO
Psychiatrist