Mountain Child Advocacy Center

Organization Overview

Mountain Child Advocacy Center is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (P19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mountain Child Advocacy Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Child Advocacy 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 06/2023, Mountain Child Advocacy Center generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.2% per year over the past 8 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE MOUNTAIN CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER IS TO PREVENT HARM, PROTECT CHILDREN AND HEAL FAMILIES THROUGH BEST PRACTICE PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION: THE MOUNTAIN CAC CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH THAT AIMS TO HELP KIDS UNDERSTAND BOUNDARIES, IDENTIFY SAFETY NETWORK OF ADULTS, UNDERSTAND WHAT ABUSE IS AND KNOW THAT IT IS NEVER THE CHILD'S FAULT. MOUNTAIN CAC PREVENTION EDUCATORS PRESENT PERSONAL SAFETY LESSONS TO APPROXIMATELY 8,000 K-5TH STUDENTS EVERY YEAR. MOUNTAIN CAC'S COMMUNITY EDUCATOR PRESENTED EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING TO OVER 500 ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. DARKNESS TO LIGHT'S STEWARDS OF CHILDREN AND RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING ABUSE ARE CURRICULUMS THAT TEACH ADULTS HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS. THE ADULT PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS; TRIPLE P PARENTING, RESOURCE PARENTING CURRICULUM (RPC), AND NON-OFFENDING PARENT (NOP) SUPPORT GROUPS. CIRCLES OF SECURITY PARENTING (COSP) IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PARENT-CHILD ATTACHMENT AND IS OUR PRIMARY APPROACH WHEN WORKING WITH ADULTS AROUND PARENTING. WE HAVE FOUND THAT AS ATTACHMENT IMPROVES, BEHAVIORS ALSO IMPROVE. CIRCLES OF SECURITY PARENTING TEACHES THE PARENT TO RECOGNIZE THE NEED THEIR CHILD IS EXPRESSING AND TO RESPOND TO THE NEED IN A HEALTHY, SUPPORTIVE MANNER. PARENTING CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 FAMILIES EVERY YEAR.


ADVOCACY PROGRAM: THE FAMILY ADVOCATE SERVES THE CHILD VICTIM AND NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS TO NAVIGATE THE PROCESS OF A CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION AND LINKS THE CHILD AND FAMILY TO OTHER SERVICES. THE FAMILY ADVOCATE WORKS WITH OVER 400 CASES A YEAR WITH VARYING DEGREES OF INTENSITY. MOUNTAIN CAC TREATS SOME OF THE TOUGHEST CASES IN THE REGION, AND OUR FAMILY ADVOCATE AT TIMES OPERATES AS A TRIAGE NURSE, MAKING IMPORTANT THERAPY DECISIONS AND REFERRALS. THE FAMILY ADVOCATES IS A REASSURING AND KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE PROVIDING LINKAGE TO RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS. THIS INCLUDES MEDICAL AND LEGAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS HOUSING, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND SAFETY RESOURCES. THE FAMILY REPRESENTS THE CHILD VICTIM THROUGH THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM CASE REVIEWS AND KEEPS THE FAMILY UPDATED ON INVESTIGATIVE AND COURT PROGRESS.


CRISIS INTERVENTION /COUNSELING: MOUNTAIN CAC ADDED THERAPY STAFF AND OPENED A NEW CLINICAL OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE, CONVENIENT TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THERE THE MOUNTAIN CAC CLINICIANS TREAT CHILDREN WITH ABUSE AND OTHER PTSD TRAUMA, PROVIDING SERVICES FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, MOUNTAIN CAC OFFERS TREATMENT TO OUR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS WHO HAVE THEIR OWN TRAUMA HISTORY, ENABLING THEM TO BE HEALTHIER SUPPORT FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALING. MOUNTAIN CAC THERAPISTS ARE ROSTERED TO PROVIDE TRAUMA FOCUSED-COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (TF- CBT), THE RECOGNIZED BEST-PRACTICE, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT FOR CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS. MOUNTAIN CAC IS THE ONLY REGIONAL AGENCY THAT CAN ALSO OFFER SIX ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED MODALITIES OF TREATMENT: CPT - COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY; ART - ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY; AF-CBT - ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILY- COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY; PCIT - PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY; AND CPP - CHILD PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY, AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH PROBLEMATIC SEXUALIZED BEHAVIORS. FOUR THERAPIES ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH, ART, AF-CBT, CPP, AND TF- CBT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Geoffrey Sidoli
Executive Director
$100,053
William Bryan Boone
Chair
$0
Doug Piercy
Vice Chair
$0
Kellye Bradshaw
Treasurer
$0
Debby Burchfield
Secretary
$0
Glenda Bailey
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$5,088
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$138,440
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,057,514
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$421,048
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,405
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,622,090
Total Program Service Revenue$17,588
Investment income $5,948
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$9,766
Net Income from Gaming Activities $1,131
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $890
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,637,881

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