Maine Childrens Home For Little Wanderers

Organization Overview

Maine Childrens Home For Little Wanderers is located in Waterville, ME. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Maine Childrens Home For Little Wanderers employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Childrens Home For Little Wanderers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Maine Childrens Home For Little Wanderers generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN, INSTILLING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER AT MAINE CHILDREN'S HOME (MCH), IS A STATE LICENSED OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AND FACILITY THAT PROVIDES COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES A WARM, WELCOMING, AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR CLIENTS TO RECEIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH CARE. ALTHOUGH WE SERVE MANY MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, WE FOCUS HEAVILY ON THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME FORM OF TRAUMA. WE UTILIZE THE SKILLS AND TOOLS OF TRUST-BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION AND DIFFERENT MODELS OF PLAY THERAPY IN OUR WORK. WE PROVIDE SERVICES BOTH IN PERSON AND THROUGH TELEHEALTH. WE ALSO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH SEVERAL SCHOOLS AND SEVERAL YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. ALL OF FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER'S STAFF MEMBERS ARE LICENSED CLINICIANS QUALIFIED BY THEIR CREDENTIALS, EXPERIENCE, AND PASSION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT.


CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT MAINE CHILDREN'S HOME (MCH) IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND THAT PROVIDES BRAND NEW CLOTHES, WINTER ESSENTIALS, TOYS, BOOKS, AND GAMES TO MORE THAN 1,100 MAINE CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES ARE FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THIS PROGRAM THAT RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF SO MANY PEOPLE - DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS - ALSO CONNECTS FAMILIES TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AS NEEDED, SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH AND PARENTING SUPPORTS. AT MAINE CHILDREN'S HOME, WE SEE THIS SPECIAL PROGRAM AS A WAY TO BRING A LITTLE RELIEF TO FAMILIES DURING A STRESSFUL TIME, AND AS A WAY TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH TOOLS FOR PLAY, CONNECTION, AND COMFORT. WE RECEIVE REQUESTS FOR HELP FROM OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREAS OF KENNEBEC AND SOMERSET COUNTIES, BUT ALSO FROM THE ENTIRE STATE. DEPENDING ON IN-KIND DONATION LEVELS, THIS PROGRAM TYPICALLY SERVES BETWEEN 1,400 AND 1,700 CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES APPROXIMATELY 200 VOLUNTEERS THAT CONTRIBUTE AN AVERAGE OF 2,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS PER YEAR.


TEEN PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM AT MCH PROVIDES A STABLE AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT WHERE TEENS AND YOUNG PARENTS CAN RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, PRENATAL EDUCATION, PARENTING INSTRUCTION, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, CHILDCARE, AND GUIDANCE FOR ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS AND BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION. ACHIEVING FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INDEPENDENCE IS A TREMENDOUS FEAT IN ANYONE'S LIFE. EARLY PARENTHOOD CAN MAKE THE JOURNEY MORE CHALLENGING BUT NOT HOPELESS. OUR AIM IS TO REMOVE AS MANY DETERRENTS AS POSSIBLE AND THEN TO BUILD ON THE STRENGTHS OF EACH YOUNG PARENT. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP TEEN PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF POSITIVE PARENTING, TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST THEM AS THEY LEARN TO DEAL WITH TROUBLESOME ISSUES, AND TO PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY AND RELEVANT EDUCATION SO THEY CAN ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO MOVE FORWARD IN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THERE IS AN ON-SITE CHILD CARE PROVIDER WHO WORKS WITH THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE WHICH IS FUNDED BY STATE SUBSIDIES IF THE TEEN QUALIFIES OR WITH GRANT AND ENDOWMENT FUNDING. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION.


THE FAMILY ADOPTION PROGRAM PROVIDES LIFETIME SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY FOR THEIR FOREVER FAMILY. THE HAGUE-ACCREDITED FAMILY ADOPTION PROGRAM AT MAINE CHILDREN'S HOME (MCH) IS A COMPREHENSIVE ADOPTION AGENCY THAT OFFERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ADOPTION TRIAD - ADOPTIVE PARENTS, BIRTH PARENTS, AND ADOPTEES. PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK STAFF MEMBERS GUIDE FAMILIES THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT LONG AFTER THE ADOPTION HAS TAKEN PLACE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS FREE ADOPTION INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS EVERY MONTH THAT IS OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT WHETHER ADOPTION IS AN OPTION FOR THEIR FAMILY. THE CONNECTED FAMILIES PROJECT IS AN INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON HELPING KIDS THROUGH A VARIETY OF EFFORTS, INCLUDING FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND MUCH MORE. CONNECTED FAMILIES PROJECT AT MAINE CHILDREN'S HOME (MCH) SHARES TRAUMA-FOCUSED AND TRUST- BASED SKILLS WITH CAREGIVERS TO HELP CREATE NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE. THIS INITIATIVE OFFERS TRAININGS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITIES WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN. THE GOALS OF CONNECTED FAMILIES PROJECT ARE TO PROVIDE ANYONE WHO WORKS WITH CHILDREN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACT EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES HAVE ON THE BEHAVIOR AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, AND TO DEEPEN CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Richard Dorian
Executive Di
$89,498
Daniel Santos
President
$0
Kirstin Mcquillan
2nd Vice Pre
$0
Melissa A Higgins
Treasurer
$0
Cheryl Mercier
1st Vice Pre
$0
Ronda Ducret
Secretary/cl
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$20,657
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$22,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $553,094
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$943,018
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $257,355
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,538,769
Total Program Service Revenue$608,688
Investment income $121,380
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$13,407
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$71,150
Net Income from Fundraising Events $9,561
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,193,841

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Maine Childrens Home For Little Wanderers has recieved totaling $241,078.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Harold Alfond Foundation

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: SUSTAINABILITY AND STRATEGIC GROWTH PROJECT

$65,000
New Balance Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
New Balance Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Inc

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: BUILDING TEEN RESILIENCY BY DEVELOPING THEIR SENSE OF WORTH

$30,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

PURPOSE: Housing & Shelter

$11,469
Schiavi Family Foundation

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,395,952
Earnings$584,153
Net Contributions$7,713
Other Expense$382,800
Ending Balance$4,605,018

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