Center For Family Representation

Organization Overview

Center For Family Representation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Family Representation employed 135 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Family Representation 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, Center For Family Representation generated $13.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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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CFR'S MISSION IS TO GUARANTEE THAT EVERY FAMILY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE SAFELY TOGETHER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INTERDISCIPLINARY FAMILY DEFENSE TEAMS: OUR MISSION IS TO DEFEND PRIMARILY BLACK AND BROWN PARENTS AND PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE TIME ANY CHILD SPENDS IN FOSTER CARE. WE DEFEND 2500 PARENTS ANNUALLY AND HAVE DEFENDED NEARLY 12,000 PARENTS SINCE 2007 AGAINST CHARGES OF NEGLECT OR ABUSE IN MANHATTAN AND QUEENS FAMILY COURTS. OUR SUCCESSFUL MODEL COMBINES AN ATTORNEY, A SOCIAL WORKER, AND A PARENT ADVOCATE- SYSTEM IMPACTED PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR CHILDREN TO FOSTER CARE AND REUNIFIED THEIR FAMILIES. BY COMBINING LEGAL AND SOCIAL WORK ADVOCACY WITH PARENT MENTORING, WE CONSISTENTLY KEEP HALF OUR CLIENTS' CHILDREN OUT OF CARE AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE FOSTER CARE STAYS. WE SAVE MILLIONS IN TAX DOLLARS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY PERMIT CHILDREN TO GROW UP IN THEIR OWN FAMILIES.


JUVENILE JUSTICE PRACTICE: THE SAME CITY AGENCY THAT RUNS THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM ALSO RUNS THE TEENAGE INCARCERATION SYSTEM. WE REPRESENT PRIMARILY BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH WHO ARE CRIMINALLY CHARGED IN FAMILY COURT OR "YOUTH PARTS" IN QUEENS AND MANHATTAN WITH THE SAME INTERDSICPLINARLY MODEL WE BRING TO FAMILY DEFENSE. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP YOUTH HOME, WITH THEIR FAMLIES TO AVOID THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF SEPARATION AND INCARCERATION.


HOME FOR GOOD: CFR FAMILIES OFTEN FACE SEVERAL CHALLENGES IN ADDITION TO A FAMILY COURT CASE AND OFTEN NEED ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING (TO PREVENT EVICTION AND OBTAIN STABLE HOUSING), IMMIGRATION (TO ACHIEVE LEGAL STATUS AND ACCESS CULTURALLY COMPETENT SERVICES), PUBLIC BENEFITS (TO SECURE AND SUSTAIN IMPORTANT BENEFITS LIKE MEDICAID), AND IN CRIMINAL COURT (TO DEFEND ALLEGATIONS THAT ARE RELATED TO THEIR FAMILY COURT CASE). CHALLENGES IN ANY OF THESE AREAS CAN LEAD CHILDREN TO ENTER, REMAIN IN, OR RE-ENTER FOSTER CARE. OUR HOME FOR GOOD INITIATIVE GIVES FAMILIES AN EFFICIENT ONE-STOP SOLUTION TO PROVIDE THEM WITH NEEDED ADVOCACY IN THESE OTHER AREAS AND SO KEEP THEIR FAMILIES STABLE. OUR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TEAM, IMMIGRATION TEAM, AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE TEAM HAVE ALREADY HELPED OVER 500 FAMILIES KEEP THEIR CHILDREN HOME FOR GOOD.COMMUNITY ADVOCACY PROJECT (CAP): CAP PROVIDES 'EARLY DEFENSE' TO PARENTS FACING A CITY INVESTIGATION OF MALTREATMENT, WITH THE GOAL OF AVOIDING A COURT PROSECUTION ALTOGETHER AND KEEPING FAMILIES INTACT AND CONNECTED TO SERVICES. CAP ALSO PROVIDES PARENTS WITH REPRESENTATION TO MODIFY THE STATE RECORDS THAT CORRESPOND TO A CHILD WELFARE INVESTIGATION; THE RECORDS OFTEN PREVENT PARENTS FROM SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN FIELDS WHERE EMPLOYERS REGULARLY CHECK THESE RECORDS. WHEN A PARENT'S FAMILY DEFENSE CASE IS DISMISSED OR THEY HAVE OVERCOME CHALLENGES THAT LEAD TO MALTREATMENT CHARGES, CAP ASSISTS PARENTS WITH AMENDING THESE RECORDS, THUS EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CLIENTS.


TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND POLICY ADVOCACY: ANNUALLY CFR PROVIDES TRAINING AND TA TO MORE THAN 1,400 PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING JUDGES, ON OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY MODEL. STAFF ALSO REGULARLY HOST COMMUNITY BASED TRAININGS FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH. TO DATE, WE HAVE WORKED WITH OVER 10,000 PRACTITIONERS IN 20 STATES, WHO HOPE TO REPLICATE SOME OR ALL OF OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INTERDISCIPLINARY CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY MODEL. CFR STAFF REGULARLY PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND SIT ON ADVISORY BOARDS AND WORK GROUPS DIRECTED TOWARD LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY REFORM TO PROMOTE JUSTICE FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES AND YOUTH.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$230,204
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,944,346
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$838,321
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,012,871
Total Program Service Revenue$14,888
Investment income $1,949
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 $13,029,708

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Center For Family Representation has recieved totaling $520,229.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$160,000
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

$100,000
Bernard F And Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Horace W Goldsmith Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$50,000
Sandra Shahinian Leitner Charitable Trust

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
Bain Capital Childrens Charity Ltd

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: Provides legal representation to keep families tog

$25,000
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