[June 2007] YA Adds New Trustees

SOUTH PORTLAND (June 11, 2007) — Youth Alternatives (YA), a nationally accredited provider of services to children, youth and families throughout Maine, recently appointed Anne Dinsmore and Barbara Schneider to its Board of Trustees.

Anne Dinsmore of Falmouth, Maine: Known as a leader who can develop a vision, gain commitment and deliver results, Ms. Dinsmore has held multiple leadership roles in diverse fields, including operations, human resources and marketing at UNUM and various non-profits organizations in greater Portland.

Barbara Schneider of Yarmouth, Maine: A longtime member of the Youth Alternatives President’s Council, Ms. Schneider is known throughout the greater Portland community for her commitment to active volunteerism. Holding key positions at Remstar International, Inc., since 1989, including Vice President of Marketing, she continues to work on their executive management team.

“We are honored that these outstanding individuals have agreed to sit on our board,” said Michael J. Tarpinian, president of Youth Alternatives. “They bring creativity and energy to the table, a deep familiarity with our community and a passion for service that will prove invaluable in helping us make a lasting difference in the lives of Maine’s children and families.”

Youth Alternatives, a nonprofit social service agency founded in 1972, advances safe, happy, healthy childhoods and positive family relationships. Through its comprehensive continuum of care, Youth Alternatives creates homes for vulnerable children and youth; supports families in need, conflict or crisis; reaches out to homeless youth; and ensures safety by working to prevent child abuse and neglect. Through its programs, Youth Alternatives serves more than 5,000 children, youth and family members throughout Maine each year. Youth Alternatives relies on the support of our community, individuals, corporations, foundations and community groups.

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