Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County

Organization Overview

Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County is located in Mercer, PA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (M20) the organization is classified as: Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County 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, Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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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IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; PROVIDING ADOPTION, DAYCARE, AND IN-HOME FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING MULTIPLE, CREATIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FAMILY FOCUS:THE SERVICES FOR THE FAMILY FOCUS PROGRAM ARE INTERACTIVE; RELATIONSHIP BASED AND IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE HOME. THIS INCLUDES SELF-REGULATION, ECHO SYSTEMIC THERAPY AND 24/7 CRISIS AVAILABILITY OF THE TEAM. THE GOALS DURING THIS COURSE OF THERAPY ARE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, AND PROMOTE FAMILY SKILLS AND TO PREVENT HOSPITALIZATION OR OTHER OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER A RAPID RESPONSE TO THE NEED OF THE FAMILY. DURING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR, THE FAMILY FOCUS PROGRAM STAFF OF 5 PROVIDED THERAPY TO 122 IDENTIFIED CLIENTS. AT THE CLOSE OF THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERIOD, 80% OF THE CLIENTS SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR SCORE ON THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT SCALE.


PERMANENCY AND ADOPTION:THE SERVICES OF THE PERMANENCY AND ADOPTION PROGRAM FOCUS ON THE CHILD TO FIND A FOREVER HOME AND FOR THE FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA AND GIVE THEM THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE CHILD. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY WRITING A CHILD PROFILE (HISTORY), PROVIDING CHILD PREP SERVICES INCLUDING CREATION OF LIFE BOOK (SCRAP BOOK) OF THEIR LIFE, SESSIONS TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR THE NEXT TRANSITION WHETHER IT BE RETURNING TO THE BIRTH FAMILY, MOVING TO A GROUP HOME OR AN ADOPTIVE HOME OR AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM AND LIVING ON THEIR OWN. CHILD SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT IS THE PROCESS WE USE TO MATCH A CHILD WITH A PROSPECTIVE FOREVER FAMILY OR WITH A CONNECTION FROM THEIR PAST THAT THE CHILD OR YOUTH CAN USE AS A SUPPORT SYSTEM. FOR THOSE CLIENTS AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM, WE MATCH THEM WITH A VOLUNTEER MENTOR THAT WILL BE A SUPPORT TO THEM AS THEY BEGIN LIVING AS AN INDEPENDENT ADULT.DURING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 838 IDENTIFIED CLIENTS.ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY DISTRIBUTES APPROXIMATELY 185 NEWSLETTERS VIA THE US MAIL MONTHLY. THIS NEWSLETTER INCLUDES ARTICLES OF INTEREST ON ADOPTION, TIPS FOR THE ADOPTIVE PARENT, UPCOMING TRAININGS AND LOTS OF RELEVANT TIPS FOR THOSE IN THE ADOPTION PROCESS.


DAY CARE:IT IS THE GOAL OF THE DAY CARE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT THE CHILDREN' WILL ENJOY WHILE LEARNING NEW SKILLS, MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND PREPARING FOR SCHOOL. STRUCTURED LEARNING ACTIVITIES ARE BUILT INTO THE DAILY ROUTINE SO THAT STAFF CAN FOCUS ON THE AGE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT OF SENSORY AWARENESS, GROSS MOTOR, FINE MOTOR, COMMUNICATION, LISTENING AND COGNITIVE SKILLS AS WELL AS AIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-CONTROL, SELF-ESTEEM AND INDEPENDENCE. A COORDINATION OF AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ARE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE SUMMER SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THOSE OF SCHOOL AGE TO RETAIN AND BUILD ON EXISTING SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES IN BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SETTINGS.THE 7 DAY CARE STAFF PROVIDED CARE TO 163 INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. AT THE CONCLUSION OF SERVICE, AN END OF SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE IS PROVIDED TO PARENTS. THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY IN 2021 INDICATES THAT 100% OF PARENTS WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THEY WOULD USE THE SERVICES AGAIN IF NEEDED.IN 2021, CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY'S DAY CARE WAS ONCE AGAIN AWARDED A STAR **** IN THE KEYSTONE STARS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM USES A RATING SCALE OF 1 TO 4 STARS TO RATE THE DAY CARES IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE DAY CARE DIRECTOR WRITES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER THAT IS GIVEN TO EACH FAMILY IN THE PROGRAM. IN THIS NEWSLETTER YOU WILL FIND PARENTING TIPS, UPCOMING DAY CARE EVENTS AND SEASONAL ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY. THE DIRECTOR ALSO MAINTAINS A DAY CARE FACEBOOK PAGE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deborah Judy
Executive Director
$77,367
Patti Ryder
Fiscal Director
$45,245
John Campbell
President
$0
Becky May
First Vice President
$0
Hugh Ringer
Second Vice President
$0
John Harper
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$6,450
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$221,531
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$227,981
Total Program Service Revenue$2,054,025
Investment income $1,045
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $731
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,286,304

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County has recieved totaling $67,372.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Budd Orphans Home

Beaver, PA

PURPOSE: PROVIDING WELFARE OF CHILDREN

$50,407
$16,435
Gap Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

$400
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$130
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$34,396
Earnings$4,708
Admin Expense$352
Ending Balance$38,752

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