About Us

Rooted in History, Driven by Purpose

What began as a home for orphaned children has grown into a comprehensive network of care, always evolving and guided by the belief that every child deserves safety, permanency, and the chance to thrive.

What We Do

Comprehensive care since 1885

We provide comprehensive care through professional staff who guide, support, and encourage children to believe in their own self worth and reach their full potential. We’re dedicated to creating family solutions while teaching and remaining true to our four pillars: compassion, respect, integrity and perseverance.

Our Leadership

Our senior leadership has a combined length of over 186 years of service at The Children’s Home of Easton.

Jonathan Mason

Chief Financial Officer

Anita Jo Paukovits

Executive Director

Cindy Hutchinson

Vice President

Andrew Shiroff

Vice President, Facilities
& Older Youth

Jamie Bickert

Director of Intake,
Medical & Volunteers

Kristin Frampton

Director of Community Engagement & Marketing

Candice Hall

Director of Fundraising & Donor Stewardship

Debbie Hess

Clinical Director,
Firmstone Family Services

Angela Gionis

Assistant to the
Executive Director

Joe Gonzalez

Senior Administrator

Mike Miskevish

Director of
Campus Operations

Todd Shelly

Director of Foster Care

Governance

Board of Directors

Arden Miller

Chair
Senior Sales Leader
AT&T Services, Inc.

Franklin Green

Vice Chair
Senior Director
Alphanumeric

Lisa Bellis

Secretary
Senior Vice President, Risk Management & Loss Control
Brown & Brown

Victor Scomillio

Treasurer
Attorney
Holzinger, Harak & Scomillio

Alan Abraham

Director
CPA, Retired
Abraham, Borda Corvino, Butz, LaValva & Co.

Amie Allanson-Dundon

Director
Senior Director Network Clinical Services
St. Luke’s Penn Foundation Mental Health Services

Alyssa Bell

Director
Senior Program Manager
Aesculap Academy

Rory Driscole

Director
Attorney
Driscole Howell LLC

Rae Durnin

Director
Teacher, Retired
Wilson Area School District

Casey Hoch

Director
CPA
Hoch Accounting

Kurt Hoeflein

Director
General Manager of Operations
Giant Food Stores

Kaj Karch

Director
Retired
M&T Bank

Victoria Lozano

Director
Consultant

Mildred Molino

Director
Attorney, Retired

Ashley Russo

Director
COO and Co-Founder
Turnstone Creative

Phillip St. James

Director
Director, US CSR & Community Relations
Sanofi U.S.

Hans Hoeflein

Emeritus Director

Anne Marhefka Lehr

Emeritus Director

Edward McDevitt

Emeritus Director

Dawn Slifer

Emeritus Director

Join Our Team

At The Children’s Home of Easton and Firmstone Family Services, dedicated professionals work side by side to provide children and families with the stability, support, and compassionate care they need to heal and thrive.

Donate to Change a Child’s Life

For over 140 years, The Children’s Home of Easton has been that place for children and families across our community. But we can’t do this work alone. Your gift helps us provide safe housing, compassionate care, and a path forward for children who need it most.