Quincy, IL – 11/2/09- The entire Chaddock organization will gather at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, to celebrate the “Agency of the Year” award presented to Chaddock by the Alliance for Children and Families. A brief ceremony will be held at 2:15 in the Chaddock Gym followed by a bubble release. (Due to the sensory issues of some of our children, bubbles were chosen in place of noise makers and confetti.) Chaddock was chosen to receive the award because of its demonstrated excellence in board participation and support; impact of advocacy efforts on local, state, or national levels; and innovative programs. “The Alliance and our 370 members benefit from having Chaddock in this network of nonprofit human service providers,” said Peter B. Goldberg, president and CEO of the Alliance. “They have proven to be innovative and cutting-edge in living their mission each day.”