Special Kids - Special Families Inc

Organization Overview

Special Kids - Special Families Inc is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E92) the organization is classified as: Home Health Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Special Kids - Special Families Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Kids - Special Families 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 12/2023, Special Kids - Special Families Inc generated $9.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% 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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PROMOTE, STRENGTHEN, AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DISABILITY IN A MANNER THAT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO THOSE IN NEED WITH LIMITED RESOURCES. THE VISION IS "GIVING PEOPLE IN NEED THE RESOURCES, COMPASSION, AND FREEDOM TO ACHIEVE THE LIFE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES".

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOST HOME ADULT SERVICES (RESIDENTIAL SERVICES) SERVED 58 CLIENTS IN 2023. THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE ADULT SERVICES TO YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WERE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM HAVING DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES. THIS POPULATION OF OLDER FOSTER YOUTH ARE IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED ADULT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM HAS, SINCE 2011, ASSISTED OTHER ADULTS IN LOCATING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE. THE HOST HOME PROVIDER'S ROLE IS TO OVERSEE, SUPERVISE AND AID THE ADULT WITH DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE AND CONNECT IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE ADULTS ARE RESIDING IN THEIR OWN HOME SETTINGS UNDER SUPERVISION OR IN A SETTING WITH THE PROVIDER; AND THIS IS FUNDED THROUGH THE MEDICAID DISABILITY WAIVER SYSTEM. THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW AS IT IS SERVING INDIVIDUALS IN A SUPPORTED AND CARING MANNER. THE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAININGS, RESPITE SERVICES, REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES, AND OVERSIGHT OF THE PROGRESSION OF THE CLIENT'S LIFE GOALS.


FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT SERVICES SERVED 129 YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN 2023. THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM BECAME LICENSED BY THE STATE OF COLORADO IN 2002. A REQUEST BY EL PASO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WAS TO DEVELOP A FOSTER HOME NETWORK WITH THE SKILL AND CAPACITY TO WORK WITH YOUTH WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SINCE THAT TIME, OTHER CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE SITUATIONS, ESPECIALLY YOUTH WITH LGTBQ NEEDS, ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED IN SOME OF THE HOME SETTINGS. THE LOCATIONS OF FOSTER HOMES ARE THROUGHOUT EL PASO, TELLER, AND THE DENVER METRO AREA. REFERRALS ARE RECEIVED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FAMILY RESOURCE HOMES PROVIDE RESPITE CARE TO YOUTH FROM BIRTH FAMILIES TO OTHER FOSTER HOMES. IN LATE 2021, THE FAMILY RESOURCE HOMES BEGAN ACCEPTING REFERRALS FOR YOUTH IN NEED OF FOSTER CARE THROUGH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REFERRALS. THESE SERVICES HAVE ALSO EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT AS A RESOURCE PROVIDER FOR THE COLORADO CRISIS SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CRISIS NEEDS OF YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOSPITALIZATION. RESPITE CARE THEN BECOMES AN ALTERNATIVE TO OUT OF HOME CARE. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER FOR SERVICES UNDER THE YOUTH MEDICAID WAIVER SYSTEMS FOR THE CHILDREN'S HABILITATION RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM (CHRP) AND THE CHILDREN'S EXTENSIVE WAIVER PROGRAM. THE SERVICES INCLUDE PLACEMENT, RESPITE CARE, MENTORING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS; ALL AIMED TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY AND YOUTH. FAMILIES ARE RECEIVING TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF CRISIS INTERVENTION, TRAUMA, DIVERSE POPULATIONS AND WORKING WITH VARIOUS SYSTEMS OF CARE. IN 2023 THE PROGRAM HAD MORE THAN 38 FOSTER HOME AND FAMILY RESOURCE HOMES.


ADULT DAY SERVICES SERVED 93 CLIENTS IN 2023. THE ADULT DAY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY- AND FACILITY-BASED PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITY, AGE'S 18-SENIORS. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS THE INDIVIDUALS TO PLAN A SCHEDULE TO HAVE ONE OR BOTH OPTIONS. INDIVIDUALS CAN ATTEND CLASSES IN THE FACILITY ON ONE DAY AND THEN CHOOSE TO HAVE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ON THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED HAVE A DIRECT CARE PROVIDER WHO IS TRAINED TO ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS AND ATTEND TO OTHER MEDICAL NEEDS. THE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL NURSE TRAINS THE DIRECT CARE STAFF, AND FURTHERMORE OFFERS CLASSES TO THE COMMUNITY PROVIDERS IN NEED OF QUALIFIED MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM. CARE PLANS ARE CREATED BY THE PROGRAM NURSE, WHO MAINTAINS CLOSE COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS OF THE CLIENTS TO ENSURE THAT SUPPORT CAN BE INFUSED INTO THE DAILY CARE, SUCH AS SPECIALIZED DIETS, G-TUBE FEEDINGS, AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITY CLASSES INCLUDE YOGA, CURRENT NEWS DISCUSSIONS, THEMED ACTIVITIES, RECREATION, MUSIC AND THE ARTS. INFUSED IN THE PROGRAM IS THE HORTICULTURE EXPERIENCE OF THE OUTDOOR GARDEN. THE CREATION OF THE GARDEN OFFERS A HAVEN FOR CLIENTS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE ADAPTABLE EQUIPMENT TO ENGAGE IN THE SEEDING, GROWING, TENDING AND HARVESTING OF THE PRODUCE. SENSORY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DIGGING IN THE SOIL, TOUCHING THE PLANTS, EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO HAVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE RECEIVED VARIOUS LOCAL AND STATE GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT THIS PROJECT. ADDITIONALLY, THE HORTICULTURIST IS ALSO A CLINICIAN IN THE COMMUNITY WHO SPECIALIZES IN WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM ALLOWS ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN RECREATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM HAD BEEN LIMITED IN CLIENTS BEING ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM LEADERSHIP HAVE WORK DILIGENTLY TO INCREASE COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES AND LENGTHEN THE TIME IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A FUTURE GOAL OF RE-ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF TIME AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. TWO ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ADDED TO ADULT DAY SERVICES IN THE BUILDING CONNECTION. THIS GROUP MEETS WEEKLY TO PARTICIPATE IN RELATIONSHIP BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO TACKLE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS FOR CLIENTS. THE SUCCESS IS THAT THE GROUP HAS FULL PARTICIPATION. A MONTHLY CAREGIVER SUPPORT EVENT OCCURS ON WEEKENDS TO FURTHER ADDRESS SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITH FUN THEMES; AND GIVE THE PARENT/CAREGIVER A CHANCE TO HAVE A BREAK. THIS PROGRAM IS WELL ATTENDED WITH AN OCCASIONAL WAIT LIST. IN NOVEMBER 2021, THE ADULT DAY PROGRAM WAS APPROVED TO PROVIDE HOME CARE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY UNDER PROCESS FOR ATTENDING TO CLIENTS IN THEIR OWN HOME. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS A CONTINUUM OF CARE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Daniel Frasier
President
$0
Toni Major
Secretary
$0
David Thorsby
Treasurer
$0
Patty Brooks
Secretary (part Year)
$0
Amber Osika
Board Member
$0
Ben Burlinson
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$16,925
Related organizations$0
Government grants $115,087
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$460,373
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $61,878
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$592,385
Total Program Service Revenue$8,384,727
Investment income $13,923
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $21,538
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,012,573

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