In the mid-1980's, she became the executive director of Hale House and later its president.

Hale House continues to receive $40 dollars a day in government funds for each child.

Hale House should follow their progress through adolescence, he said, and be there for them in crisis.

For years, it seemed, Hale House could do no wrong.

Hale House is licensed by the state to provide shelter to 13 children.

As a result, Hale House lost $300,000 a year in city funds.

Hale House has paid the company about $7 million for fund-raising since 1998, according to documents on file with the state.

Hale House is not a member agency, nor has it ever received direct financing from us.

Hale House and other such shelters lost their city contracts in 1990.

Hale House had already restructured, with a new board and leader.