San Jose, Calif., May 24, 2006 – EMQ Children and Family Services, a nonprofit agency dedicated to transforming the lives of children with serious emotional difficulties, today announced that Ellen Ammerman has joined EMQ as its Chief Financial Officer. She brings over 30 years experience to the organization, and is responsible for all financial aspects of the $50 million nonprofit organization

"We are extremely fortunate to have Ellen on board to help guide EMQ's growth," said Darrell Evora, President and Chief Operating Officer at EMQ Children and Family Services. "Ellen's record of success along with her level of passion and commitment to the children and families we serve will help EMQ to continue its mission of keeping children with serious behavioral challenges safe with loving families."

Before joining EMQ, Ammerman spent over four years at Community Foundation Silicon Valley, an organization that has spent the last 50 years improving the quality of life for people in Silicon Valley. As CFO at Community Foundation Silicon Valley, Ammerman was responsible for an annual operating budget and oversaw investments of over $750M. She successfully oversaw six years of clean audits while streamlining processes throughout the organization. Prior to joining Community Foundation Silicon Valley, she worked at San Jose Jet Center as the senior financial leader reporting to the President, where she increased gross margins and improved the accuracy and quality of reporting. Ammerman spent the first 17 years of her successful career in public accounting.

"I am excited that my expertise can be used to help those in need and carry on EMQ's ongoing mission to aid children and families," said Ammerman. "With the influences that this generation is inundated with, all children, particularly the most vulnerable, deserve help navigating the current environment."

About EMQ
EMQ Children and Family Services brings hope to children who have been or are at risk of being removed from their family because of serious behavioral challenges and helps them to remain safely in their homes, schools and communities. The private nonprofit serves more than 5,600 children and family members annually, and has been nationally recognized for its innovation in family-centered, community-based programs like Wraparound, support and educational services and is headquartered in Campbell, California. More information on EMQ can be found at http://www.emq.org

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