Center For Childrens Advocacy Inc is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Center For Childrens Advocacy Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Childrens Advocacy Inc 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 06/2023, Center For Childrens Advocacy Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF POOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEPENDENT FOR THEIR CARE UPON CONNECTICUTS JUDICIAL, CHILD WELFARE, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION AND JUVENILE SYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MEDICAL LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO 618 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN ACROSS CT ADDRESSING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SUBSTANDARD HOUSING AND INAPPROPRIATE SERVICES IN SCHOOL SETTINGS. THE PROJECT ALSO PROVIDED 214 LEGAL CONSULTATIONS TO PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS IMPACTING SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND MORE THAN 65 TRAINING SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS CONCERNING RIGHTS OF CHILDREN. THE PROJECTS ADVOCACY ALSO RESULTED IN SYSTEM REFORMS DESIGNED TO PROTECT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACROSS CT FROM LOSING UTILITY SERVICES BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY THEIR BILLS, AND SYSTEM REFORMS THAT ENSURED LOW-INCOME FAMILIES HAD EQUAL ACCESS TO SUBSIDIZED HOUSING.
THE CHILD ABUSE PROJECT PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO 102 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO WERE HOMELESS OR ALLEGED TO BE ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, ENSURING THEY WERE PLACED IN SAFE, SUPPORTIVE HOMES AND DID NOT LANGUISH IN FOSTER CARE WITHOUT A PLAN FOR PERMANENCY, AND HELPING THEM ACCESS APPROPRIATE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. THE PROJECT ALSO PROVIDED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MAINTAINED AN ONLINE LIBRARY OF PLEADINGS TO HELP INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVE THE SKILLS OF PRIVATE ATTORNEYS, PRIMARILY SOLO PRACTITIONERS, WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE COURT TO REPRESENT LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS.
THE EDUCATION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE PROJECT PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES TO 145 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND YOUTH, HELPING THEM RECEIVE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL SERVICES AND REDUCE NON-SCHOOL PROBLEMS THAT WERE INTERFERING WITH EDUCATION AND INCREASING THEIR RISK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. CCA ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL RIGHTS TRAININGS REGARDING REENTRY, AND EDUCATION RIGHTS, TO PROVIDERS AND YOUTH. CCA CONTINUED ITS COLLABORATION WITH STATE AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS TO IMPLEMENT AN INNOVATIVE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM INSIDE 17 YOUTH FACILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stone Martha Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $158,360 |
Sicklick Jay JD Deputy Director | 40 | $145,520 | |
Roswig Bonnie B JD Director Of Disability Rights | 40 | $126,594 | |
Violante Cote Stacey Director Of Operations | 40 | $120,207 | |
Borelli Mario Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Boucher Kathryn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $565,873 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,055,846 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,621,719 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $747,481 |
Investment income | $47,343 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $183,758 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,600,301 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $158,360 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,695 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,696,827 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $274,115 |
Payroll taxes | $146,230 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $106,831 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $37,840 |
Information technology | $14,741 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $143,414 |
Travel | $21,194 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,158 |
Insurance | $17,043 |
All other expenses | $6,576 |
Total functional expenses | $2,704,747 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $672,921 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,263,784 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $56,760 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,750 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,855 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $369,393 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $299,081 |
Total assets | $2,693,544 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,715 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $92,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $325,637 |
Total liabilities | $455,352 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,138,327 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,865 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,693,544 |