First Step Family Support Center is located in Port Angeles, WA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Step Family Support Center employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Step Family Support 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 12/2021, First Step Family Support Center generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROMOTING THE HEALTY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON THE NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA BY BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM EXPENSES (PAT): THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS' MODEL IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENSURE YOUNG CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY, DEVELOPMENTALLY ON TARGET, SAFE AND READY TO LEARN. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWICE A MONTH HOME VISITS, GROUP CONNECTIONS MEETINGS, CHILD SCREENINGS, FAMILY ASSESSMENTS, GOAL SETTING AND REFERRALS TO NEEDED RESOURCES. THESE COMPONENTS CREATE A COHESIVE PACKAGE OF SERVICES WITH FIVE PRIMARY GOALS: 1) TO INCREASE PARENT KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE PARENTING PRACTICES, 2) TO INCREASE EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND HEALTH ISSUES AND GET CHILDREN THE NEEDED SERVICES TO GET AND KEEP THEM DEVELOPMENTALLY ON TARGET, 3) TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, 4) TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS, AND 5) TO PROVIDE PARENT AND CHILD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE PAT CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY AND BUILD ON FAMILY STRENGTHS AND TO BUILD THESE PROTECTIVE FACTORS IN THE FAMILIES' LIVES. VISITS IN THE HOME ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE MODEL. OUR TARGET POPULATION IS: AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 0-5 WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON SERVING TEEN PARENTS, FIRST TIME PARENTS, NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING FAMILIES AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. FIRST STEP RECEIVED THE "BLUE RIBBON" STATUS BY PAT NATIONAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN OUR WORK. WE SERVE 121 FAMILIES A MONTH IN PAT.
PARENT CHILD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXPENSES (PCAP): PRENATAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG EXPOSURE PUTS CHILDREN AT RISK AS A RESULT OF PRENATAL EXPOSURE AND BECAUSE OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF A COMPROMISED HOME ENVIRONMENT. WE HELP MOTHERS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE LIVES AND WORK TOWARDS PREVENTING FUTURE BIRTHS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG EXPOSED CHILDREN. WELL TRAINED AND WELL SUPERVISED CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THESE FAMILIES FOR THREE YEARS. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE EXTENSIVE PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS HELPING TO FIND HOUSING, TREATMENT SERVICES AND LEGAL SERVICES. THEY ALSO PROVIDE LONG TERM EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WHICH IS SO IMPORTANT TO WOMEN WHO ARE MAKING FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. WE SERVE UP TO 91 WOMEN EACH MONTH THROUGH THE PCAP PROGRAM. PCAP CLIENT EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: A) CLIENT COMPLETION OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS, B) ABSTINENCE FROM ALCOHOL/DRUGS FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS DURING THE PROGRAM, C) REGULAR USE OF FAMILY PLANNING METHODS, D) CHILDREN LIVING WITH THEIR OWN FAMILIES (AVOIDANCE OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT) AND E) SECUREMENT OF PERMANENT, STABLE HOUSING.
ALL OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES: FIRST STEP DELIVERS A VAST ARRAY OF INNOVATIVE AND FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE THREE PROGRAMS FIRST STEP MAINTAINS A MATERNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM, INFANT CASE MANAGEMENT, DROP IN CENTERS, KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP, KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUPS, PERINATAL AND INFANT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATION, PARENTING CLASSES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES. IN 2021 BOTH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR WERE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE WCFC (WASHINGTON COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN) PENINSULAS EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION, WHOSE PURPOSE IS "CONNECTING LOCAL AND STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES". ADDITIONALLY FIRST STEP CHAIRS THE PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE WHICH SEEKS TO BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY FOR PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR PROFESSIONALS SERVING PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM FAMILIES. FIRST STEP STAFF MAKES REFERRALS TO NEEDED RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR OUR CLIENTS, WHETHER THESE RESOURCES AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY FIRST STEP OR OTHER AGENCIES AND PROVIDERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathy Murphy-Carey President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Wegmann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracey Hosselkus Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Trisha Hoagland Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Don Hoy Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Szcepczynski Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $16,029 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,914 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,544,648 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $138,548 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,709,139 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $95,395 |
Investment income | $7,725 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,812,242 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $993,226 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,321 |
Payroll taxes | $80,634 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,910 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,845 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,739 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $27,278 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,103 |
Insurance | $25,540 |
All other expenses | $66,936 |
Total functional expenses | $1,542,659 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $614,657 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,051,576 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $144,727 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,066 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $906,080 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,090 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,786 |
Total assets | $2,732,982 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112,774 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $611,096 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $723,870 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,920,449 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $88,663 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,732,982 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that First Step Family Support Center has recieved totaling $227,228.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Perigee Fund Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FAMILY WELLBEING PHASE II. | $70,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: CLALLAM COUNTY WORK; VACCINATION EFFORTS IN DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES | $55,000 |
United Way Of Clallam County Port Angeles, WA PURPOSE: FAMILY SUPP SVCS | $37,119 |
Jefferson County Community Foundation Port Hadlock, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT. | $30,000 |
Crow Foundation Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: SUPPORT TROUBLED FAMILIES | $15,000 |
Albert Haller Foundation Sequim, WA PURPOSE: PURCHASE FOOD, CLOTHING, DIAPERS AND A PART TIME STAFF PERSON TO CLEAN AND SORT ITEMS FOR THE FREE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT CLOSET. | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Family Centered Services Of Alaska Fairbanks, AK | $31,925,885 | $20,972,111 |
Reliable Enterprises Centralia, WA | $12,646,002 | $15,585,623 |
Depaul Services Inc Portland, OR | $1,334,927 | $14,151,083 |
The Arc Of Spokane Spokane, WA | $10,926,929 | $14,094,203 |
Community Services Inc Portland, OR | $8,746,975 | $12,461,023 |
Community Connections Inc Ketchikan, AK | $19,995,976 | $12,416,316 |
Pathway Enterprises Inc Medford, OR | $10,644,735 | $12,841,906 |
Arc Of Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $11,713,712 | $11,766,233 |
Opportunity Foundation Of Central Oregon Redmond, OR | $11,719,437 | $9,843,360 |
Horizon Project Miltonfreewater, OR | $10,745,299 | $10,522,098 |
Arc-King County Renton, WA | $8,024,440 | $9,455,947 |
Frontier Community Services Inc Soldotna, AK | $7,198,697 | $8,683,647 |