Wyoming Childrens Law Center

Organization Overview

Wyoming Childrens Law Center is located in Laramie, WY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wyoming Childrens Law Center employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wyoming Childrens Law Center 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 12/2022, Wyoming Childrens Law Center generated $333.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $330.7k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE AND PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES THAT PROTECT AND ENHANCES THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS OF CHILDREN IN WYOMING, PREVENT UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR PLACEMENTS AND IMPROVE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF YOUTH AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL ADVOCACY AND POLICY ADVOCACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FREE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM: PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WHO QUALIFIED AT 200% OF POVERTY OR LESS. LEGAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF WYOMING. THE LEGAL ISSUES MUST INVOLVE A CHILD OR VULNERABLE ADULT'S HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION OR GENERAL WELFARE. CENTER CASES INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, GUARDIANSHIPS, CUSTODY DISPUTES, JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS AND INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM EQUAL JUSTICE OF WYOMING, A PROGRAM SUPERVISED BY THE WYOMING SUPREME COURT AND THE EQUAL JUSTICE WYOMING FOUNDATION, WHICH MANAGES AND PROVIDES GRANTS FROM THE STATE'S IOLTA PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME CITIZENS OF THE STATE.


ADVOCACY WORK: JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM PROJECT, THE CENTER FORMED THE WYOMING YOUTH JUSTICE COALITION TO BUILD GRASS ROOT SUPPORT FOR REFORMING WYOMING'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY FOCUS WAS THE ELIMINATION OF JUVENILE FEES AND FINES DURING 2022. WORK INCLUDES BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONALS AND DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INFORM STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC OF SPECIFIC PROBLEM AREAS THAT WILL BE THE PRIORITY FOR REFORMING DURING EACH YEAR.


FAMILY TREE PROGRAM: PROVIDES FREE MEDIATION, PARENT EDUCATION, AND SUPERVISED VISITATION AND EXCHANGE SERVICES FOR PARENTS INVOLVED IN CUSTODY DISPUTES. THE CENTER PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO PARENTS TO HELP ADDRESS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES THAT OFTEN IMPACTS THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING AND TO HELP FAMILIES AVOID FORMAL LEGAL PROCESSES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION, WHICH IN TURN IS FUNDED BY A FEDERAL ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT. CENTER RESERVE FUNDS WERE USED TO COVER THE REQUIRED TEN PERCENT MATCH UNTIL OCTOBER OF 2019, WHEN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDED A GRANT TO COVER MATCH REQUIREMENTS.


SLIDING FEE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR MODEST MEANS CLIENTS: THE CENTER PROVIDES REDUCED FEE LEGAL SERVICES TO MODEST MEANS CLIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE LEGAL SERVICES WHEN THEIR LEGAL SERVICE NEED INVOLVES ISSUES RELATED TO A CHILD OR VULNERABLE ADULT'S HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION OR WELLBEING. CASES INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, GUARDIANSHIPS, CUSTODY DISPUTES, JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS AND INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY THE FEES COLLECTED FROM CLIENTS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL HELP FROM DONATIONS AND GENERAL GRANTS AND RESERVE FUNDS GENERATED BY FEE RECOUPMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Donna Sheen
Executive Director And Ex Officio Board Member
$100,504
Gary P Hartman
Board Chair
$0
Mary Doherty
Board Treasurer
$0
Eleanor Downey
Board Secretary
$0
Joseph Evans
Board Member
$0
Tom Harrington
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $214,083
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$56,255
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$270,338
Total Program Service Revenue$62,610
Investment income $63
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $333,011

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