Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTERS
Employer identification number
23-1490061
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
97,718
238,762
245,158
279,167
166,267
1,027,072
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
14,051,850
14,922,743
17,129,069
20,399,076
22,511,063
89,013,801
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
14,149,568
15,161,505
17,374,227
20,678,243
22,677,330
90,040,873
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
90,040,873
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
14,149,568
15,161,505
17,374,227
20,678,243
22,677,330
90,040,873
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14,149,568
15,161,505
17,374,227
20,678,243
22,677,330
90,040,873
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
100.000 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTERS
Employer identification number
23-1490061
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTERS' (CGRC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS A VOLUNTEER BOARD. THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES A BROAD MIX OF PERSONS THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE COMMUNITIES WHICH CGRC SERVICES. THE INDIVIDUALS REPRESENT HEALTHCARE/CONSUMER/BUSINESS AGENCIES AND POSSESS THE KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE THAT PROVIDE FOR A DIVERSE PERSPECTIVE RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OF CARE AND THE FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTERS. ADDITIONALLY, CGRC HAS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILIES IN THE OUTPATIENT WAITING AREAS AND ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL SUPPORT.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
PHILOSOPHY OF FAMILY FIRST IS THAT A CHILD'S FAMILY IS THEIR STRONGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT LIFE DOMAIN. THEREFORE, THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF HELPING TROUBLED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED, HOME-BASED MODEL DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE AND BUILD ON FAMILY STRENGTHS. IN THIS WAY, THE NATURAL SUPPORTS OF THE CHILD'S LIFE CAN BE NURTURED SO THAT GAINS MADE CAN BE MAINTAINED AFTER FAMILY FIRST SERVICES HAVE ENDED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE FAMILY FIRST APPROACH ALLOWS THE TEAM TO LEARN ABOUT AND INCORPORATE ALL OF THE IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THE CHILD'S LIFE INTO THE TREATMENT EXPERIENCE. FAMILY FIRST SERVICES ARE RECOMMENDED TO A CHILD OR ADOLESCENT WHO IS CONSIDERED TO BE AT-RISK, THAT IS, WHO IS STRUGGLING WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISORDERS OR MENTAL ILLNESS (SUCH AS CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION OR ADHD), INTENSE PARENT/CHILD CONFLICT, DIFFICULTY ADJUSTING TO FAMILY AND LIFE CHANGES, SCHOOL PROBLEMS (INCLUDING POOR PERFORMANCE, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, OR TRUANCY), OPPOSITIONAL OR DEFIANT BEHAVIOR, PDD IN COMBINATION WITH FAMILY PROBLEMS, OR DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE IN COMBINATION WITH FAMILY PROBLEMS. FOR SOME, FAMILY FIRST MAY BE THE LAST INTERVENTION ATTEMPT BEFORE OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. FOR OTHERS, FAMILY FIRST ACTS AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL CARE AND LIVING AT HOME WITH FAMILY. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 200 FAMILIES A YEAR. AT ANY ONE TIME, THE ACTIVE CASELOAD IS APPROXIMATELY 125 FAMILIES. ONE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVE UNDERTAKEN THIS PAST YEAR WAS WEEKEND PARENT AND CLIENT TRAINING RETREATS. THIS WAS DONE IN COOPERATION WITH ANOTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCY. THE TRAININGS WERE VERY WELL RECEIVED. THEY ALSO RESULTED IN PARENT TRAINING GROUPS BEING ESTABLISHED FOR THE PARENTS WHO ATTENDED THE WEEKEND SESSIONS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CLINICIANS INCLUDE A BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANT (DOCTORAL OR MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN), A MOBILE THERAPIST (DOCTORAL OR MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN), AND A THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT (BACHELOR'S LEVEL CLINICIAN). THE GOAL OF THE BHRS TEAM IS TO WORK WITH THE FAMILY TO DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE TREATMENT PLAN THAT UTILIZES BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION, INDIVIDUAL AND / OR FAMILY THERAPY, AND ONE-ON-ONE INTERVENTIONS THAT HELP IMPROVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. IN BHRS, THE FAMILIES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE BEST RESOURCES FOR WORKING TOWARDS GOAL ACHIEVEMENT. BHRS IS BASED ON A WELL-DEFINED SET OF PRINCIPLES. THESE PRINCIPLES ARE COMPRISED OF SIX CORE CONCEPTS: TREATMENT WHICH IS CHILD-CENTERED, FAMILY FOCUSED, COMMUNITY BASED, MULTI-SYSTEMIC, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, AND LEAST RESTRICTIVE / LEAST INTRUSIVE. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 450 CASES A YEAR. AT ANY ONE TIME, THERE ARE 300 FAMILIES RECEIVING THIS SERVICE. THE CHILDREN SERVED RANGE IN AGE FROM THREE TO TWENTY-ONE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY. CLIENTS COME FROM THREE SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES. TWO SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES ARE ON GOING IN THE PROGRAM. ONE USES THE MEASUREMENT TOOL CANS (CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NEEDS AND STRENGTHS ASSESSMENT) FOR CLIENTS WITH AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DIAGNOSIS. FOR CLIENTS OVER THE AGE OF 11, THE PARENT, CLINICIAN, AND THE CLIENT COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT SEPARATELY. FOR CLIENTS UNDER 11, THE CLINICIAN AND THE PARENT COMPLETE IT. THE SECOND INITIATIVE IS IMPROVING THE NUMBER OF HOURS PROVIDED TO EACH CLIENT VERSUS THE NUMBER OF HOURS PRESCRIBED. BOTH INITIATIVES SHOWED SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN THE RESULTS FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR TO THE END OF THE YEAR.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
LOCATED IN HAVERTOWN WAS LICENSED ON JULY 24, 1998 AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL LOCATION WAS LICENSED ON AUGUST 21, 2009. CHILD GUIDANCE'S PRIVATE SCHOOL PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING COMPLETE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN REQUIRING EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL/AUTISTIC SUPPORT THAT WILL BE COST-EFFECTIVE AND OUTCOME-ORIENTED. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO HELP THEM FUNCTION IN A LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THEIR OWN SCHOOL DISTRICT. OUR PROGRAM IS AN ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT, MUCH LIKE A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CLASSROOM, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR CHILDREN RECEIVE A QUARTERLY REPORT CARD, IEPS, ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC CHARTS, THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT REGARDING EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN, TRANSITION HELP, AND OUR COMMITMENT TO FOLLOW THE SAME ACADEMIC STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. A COMPREHENSIVE TESTING PROGRAM TO MEASURE READING, MATH, SPELLING, AND COMPREHENSION WAS INSTITUTED. 100% OF THE STUDENTS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS. CLIENT SATISFACTION STUDIES SHOWED AN OVERALL HIGH DEGREE OF SATISFACTION, BUT INDICATED THE NEED TO STRENGTHEN THE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS. FOR FISCAL 09-10, A RESEARCHED BASED PROTOCOL COVERING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT WILL BE INSTITUTED FOR ALL GRADES. THE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION PROGRAM IS BASED ON 1-2-3 MAGIC DEVELOPED BY THOMAS PHELAN. 2.SCHOOL BASED CONTRACTED SERVICES THAT PROVIDE DISTRICTS WITH AN ARRAY OF SERVICES THAT COVER ALL THREE TIERS OF THE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT MODEL. STAFF ARE PLACED DIRECTLY IN SCHOOLS WITH THE GOAL OF MAINTAINING STUDENTS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. NINE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THREE SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES CONTRACTED FOR THESE SERVICES. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 1,300 CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED AND INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEAMS, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUPS, SPECIALIZED INTERVENTIONS IN REGULAR CLASSROOM SETTINGS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CLASSES. SERVICES ARE GOVERNED BY EACH STUDENT'S TREATMENT PLAN, WHICH IS DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN AND IN COOPERATION WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES. A SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH WORKER PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP INTERVENTIONS TO A CHILD OR ADOLESCENT IN SCHOOL WHEN THE CHILD OR ADOLESCENT'S BEHAVIOR WITHOUT THIS INTERVENTION WOULD REQUIRE A MORE RESTRICTIVE TREATMENT OR EDUCATIONAL SETTING. SCHOOL BASED WORKERS PROVIDE SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CRISIS INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES, IMMEDIATE BEHAVIORAL REINFORCEMENTS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, TIME-STRUCTURING ACTIVITIES, TIME-OUT STRATEGIES, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATIVE ACTIVITIES. SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS WORK AS PART OF A TREATMENT TEAM. SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS WORK IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS. CHILD GUIDANCE'S VISION HAS ALWAYS INVOLVED THE CONCEPT OF PROVIDING THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO CHILDREN TO ENABLE THEM TO FUNCTION IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. 3.TRAINING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES - SINCE 1960, CGRC HAS PROVIDED CONSULTATION TO A VARIETY OF SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE FORM OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION. WE ARE CERTIFIED TO GRANT CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW GOVERNING TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. WE HAVE A TRAINER CERTIFIED IN THE OLWEUS BULLYING PREVENTION MODEL.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -CHILD GUIDANCE PROVIDES SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS,BOTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND DURING THE SUMMER. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, CGRC CONDUCTS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE TARGET AGE POPULATION IS AGES SIX THROUGH 18, ALTHOUGH IF DIAGNOSTICALLY APPROPRIATE ADOLESCENTS MAY REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM THROUGH AGE 21. THE GOAL IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND PLAY LEISURE SKILLS. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES FROM MANY DIFFERENT APPROACHES THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION, PLAY, ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT, AND REPLACING PROBLEM BEHAVIOR WITH FUNCTIONAL ALTERNATIVES. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 100 CHILDREN WILL ATTEND. THE SESSIONS ARE DIVIDED BY AGE AND FUNCTIONING LEVEL. OLDER CHILDREN ATTEND THREE DAYS PER WEEK, WHILE YOUNGER CHILDREN ATTEND 2 DAYS PER WEEK. THE SUMMER SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS ARE DIVIDED INTO A 4-WEEK SESSION AND A 5-WEEK SESSION. WE OPERATE THE PROGRAM IN FOUR LOCATIONS. THERE ARE SPECIALIZED TRACTS FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS AND FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCES, A CHILD MAY ATTEND ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS. FOR SOME OF THE CHILDREN, THERE IS A ONE HOUR PER DAY EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT. THERE WERE OVER 750 REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM. CGRC OPERATES FOUR SITES IN THREE SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES. THIS PAST YEAR WE EXTENDED A PILOT EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM TO ALL FOUR CAMPSITES. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON RULES FOR SOCIAL SKILLS DECISION MAKING. IT RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN INCIDENCE REPORTS. ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES CGRC HAS THREE 24 HOURS A DAY FULL CARE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FACILITIES FOR CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THESE RESIDENCES IS TO HELP CONSUMERS TO DEVELOP EVERYDAY LIVING AND COPING SKILLS, TO MAINTAIN SOCIALIZATION SKILLS THROUGH A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES, TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SETTING REALISTIC GOALS AND AMBITIONS, AND TO BUILD SELF-ASSESSMENT SKILLS SO THEY CAN HANDLE STRESSORS TO PREVENT CRISIS SITUATIONS AND UNNECESSARY HOSPITALIZATIONS. THE STAFF WILL WORK COOPERATIVELY AND CREATIVELY WITH ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT OUR MUTUALLY SHARED CONSUMER HAS. THE LIST INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: MAST, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGERS, RESOURCE COORDINATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, CASE MANAGERS, PARTIAL HOSPITAL/MISA PROGRAMS, CLUB HOUSE PROGRAM, CONSUMER SATISFACTION TEAM, DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OTC WORK PROGRAM, AND FAMILIES. THE CONSUMER MUST POSSESS BASIC LIVING SKILLS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP THEM FURTHER. DEPENDING ON THE PARTICULAR RESIDENCE, THE CONSUMERS COOK FOR HIMSELF/HERSELF, OR THE STAFF MAY PREPARE COMMON MEALS. CONSUMERS MAINTAIN HIS OR HER APARTMENT. WE SERVE CLIENTS 18 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE WHO ARE DELAWARE COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE PROGRAM CAPACITY IS 23. THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS IS 22. A SPECIAL TRACT FOR TRANSITION AGE (18-25) IS OFFERED WITHIN THIS PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO HAVE CO-OCCURRING CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. A DSM-IV MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, THE ABILITY FOR SELF-PRESERVATIONS, AND THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN HIM/HER IN AN APARTMENT SETTING WITH ONE OR TWO ROOMMATES ARE ALL ADMISSION CRITERIA. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, THE PROGRAM HAS FOCUSED ON IMPLEMENTING THE WRAP PROTOCOL. THIS IS THE WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN. EACH CLIENT NOW HAS ONE.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
CHILD GUIDANCE (BRAD BARRY,CEO) PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDED NUITRACEUTICA CONSULTING - SEE END OF SCH O MCFADDEN SCOTT INSURANCE LLC
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE COMPLETES A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 DOCUMENT WHICH INCLUDES ALL RELATED SCHDULES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW A COPY OF THE APPROVED 990 DOCUMENT AND AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ARE MAILED TO THE FULL BOARD.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ARE SIGNED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. AGENCY POLICY REQUIRES THAT ALL ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES DEALING WITH CLIENTS, FAMILIES, SUPPLIERS, CONTRACTORS, COMPETITORS, OR ANY PERSONS DOING OR SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH CGRC SHALL ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CGRC TO THE EXCLUSION OF CONSIDERATION OF PERSONAL PREFERENCE OR ADVANTAGE. SUCH REPRESENTATIVES SHALL MAKE PROMPT, WRITTEN DISCOSURE OF CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE CEO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN, OR A BROKER RELATIONSHIP WITH A THIRD PARTY WITH, AN OUTSIDE FIRM SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH OR IN COMPETITION WITH CGRC. CONFLICT OF INTEREST/NON-DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS RETAINED IN THE PERSONNEL FILE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
1) APPROVAL BY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE 2) REVIEW FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 3) REVIEW OF COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY 4) APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
1) INCLUDED IN BUDGET REVIEWED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2) SET BY CEO WITHIN GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED IN STEP 1 ABOVE CONTINUED FROM FORM 990 PART VI - LINE 2 THE CEO OF CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTERS PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS PER WEEK OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO A COMPANY OF WHICH A BOARD MEMBER IS A KEY EMPLOYEE. THIS ARRANGEMENT PREDATES THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CEO AND PREDATES THE BOARD MEMBER JOINING CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTERS' BOARD.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE - WWW.CGRC.ORG
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.