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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
38-2118101
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
..................................................
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,810,549
1,364,747
1,393,122
2,008,240
1,490,202
8,066,860
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
1,810,549
1,364,747
1,393,122
2,008,240
1,490,202
8,066,860
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)..
618,670
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
7,448,190
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,810,549
1,364,747
1,393,122
2,008,240
1,490,202
8,066,860
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
166,510
224,219
205,897
233,167
248,514
1,078,307
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
19,100
7,037
12,386
16,371
16,431
71,325
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
9,216,492
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
40,645,027
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
80.810 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
81.400 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
If the organization did not check a 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—2013.
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
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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......
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.
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.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
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
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
38-2118101
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
FOR 111 YEARS, FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES HAS RESPONDED TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES ACCOMPLISHING ITS MISSION TO "SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND DIGNITY OF CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES" THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF CHILD WELFARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. MORE THAN THIRTY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED SERVING 9,038 INDIVIDUALS IN 2013, 4,905 OF THEM CHILDREN. AGENCY CLIENTS ARE SERVED IN ALLEGAN, BARRY, BERRIEN, BRANCH, CALHOUN, CASS, KALAMAZOO, ST. JOSEPH AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES IN CLIENT'S HOMES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, RESPITE HOMES, AND AGENCY SERVICE SITES IN KALAMAZOO AND CALHOUN COUNTIES. IN RECENT YEARS FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES HAS EXPERIENCED UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH IN SERVICES NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PRIVATIZATION OF CHILD WELFARE, BUT BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY AND CONTINUITY OF THE CARE THAT IS PROVIDED. SERVICE QUALITY IS ASSURED THROUGH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORY BODIES, THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA), AND INTERNAL TRAINING AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DIRECTED AT BEST PRACTICES IN THE DELIVERY OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE AGENCY HAS BEEN ACCREDITED SINCE JUNE OF 1987 AND IS LICENSED FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. IN ADDITION TO FOSTER CARE, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT, PARENT INFANT PROGRAMS AND RESPITE SERVICES, SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE: CHILD WELFARE: PREVENTION/CRISIS PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILIES FIRST, SERVE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT-RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BEING REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILY ADVOCATE PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES NEEDING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT AND PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND PARENTING EDUCATION IN A FAMILY'S HOME FOR FAMILIES WHERE THERE HAS BEEN AN INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. FAMILY SCHOOL ADVOCACY SERVICES PROVIDE COACHING TO PARENTS AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN CALHOUN COUNTY. THE CHILD'S ADVOCATE WORKS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE SCHOOL, FOSTER PARENTS AND BIRTH PARENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD, COORDINATING NECESSARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. WHEN A CHILD MUST BE REMOVED FROM FAMILY, THE OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO RETURN TO THE HOME. FOSTER CARE SUPPORTIVE VISITATION/IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATION PROVIDES INTENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED PARENT-CHILD VISITS CENTERED ON THE CHILD AND PARENT EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO REPLACE OLD PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR WITH NEW, HEALTHIER ONES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS AND INCREASE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. PARENTING CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR PARENTS STRUGGLING WITH CORE PARENTING SKILLS AND ARE FOCUSED ON REBUILDING TRUST IN THE FAMILY. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES WORKS WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL HEALTH ISSUES - WHERE THEY NEED HELP - IN THEIR HOMES, IN SCHOOLS, IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND/OR AGENCY SERVICE SITES. OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL SOCIOECONOMIC LEVELS. THERAPISTS PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY TO ENABLE CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUES THAT MAY BE INTERFERING WITH THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, JOB, SCHOOL AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING. CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY SERVICES OFFER TRAUMA ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT TO CHILDREN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THERAPISTS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED TO ASSESS AND THEN TREAT CHILDREN USING TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY. BI-LINGUAL, BI-CULTERAL OUTREACH SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO SPANISH SPEAKING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATES NECESSARY SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH A SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS OR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OR SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PERSON-CENTERED PLAN, LINKAGE AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONGOING COORDINATION TO ENSURE QUALITY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE IS A 24-HOUR RESPONSE TEAM FOR YOUTH IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY FACING A MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS. AS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM, MOBILE CRISIS PROVIDES IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION, CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, ASSISTS FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING PRACTICAL SAFETY/CRISIS PLANS, AND PROVIDES FOLLOW UP SERVICES UNTIL THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ARE CONNECTED WITH ONGOING SERVICES. THIS SERVICE OPERATES 24-HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK IN SCHOOLS, HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO RESPITE SERVICES, LINK PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND TO CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALLY OR IN A GROUP. THE PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS. WORKING WITH DIRECT CARE STAFF, GROUPS USE MUSIC, ART, SPORTS, NATURE AND SCIENCE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED BY EMAIL TO ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE SUBMITTAL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REQUESTED AND COMPLETED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. THESE ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPDATED ANNUALLY AS WELL AS OTHER TIMES AS A CHANGE WARRANTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE BOARD CONSIDERS RELEVANT MARKET INFORMATION PLUS INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND WEIGHS THOSE FACTORS AGAINST THE AGENCY'S FISCAL VIABILITY WHEN DETERMINING ANY CHANGES TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
NO LESS THAN ANNUALLY, THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS MARKET SALARY INFORMATION FOR ALL POSITIONS. THE COMMITTEE APPROVES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SALARY STRUCTURE AND RATE CHANGES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, TAX RETURNS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.