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
BEECH BROOK
Employer identification number
34-0714597
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.)
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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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 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 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.") ....
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..
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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)..
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Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
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Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
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Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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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
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Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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..
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Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
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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..
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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
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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.
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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.)
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Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
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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
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Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
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Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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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
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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
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
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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
BEECH BROOK
Employer identification number
34-0714597
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
GROUP HOME - THE AGENCY OPENED A GROUP HOME AT THE LANDER ROAD LOCATION TO SERVE TRANSITIONAL MALES AGES 15-20.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO FILING FORM 990 WITH THE IRS, THE FOLLOWING STEPS WILL BE TAKEN TO REVIEW FORM 990: 1. A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO, COO, AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE; 2. THE CEO, COO, AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE WILL THEN REVIEW FORM 990 WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE; 3. ONCE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, FORM 990 WILL BE SENT TO THE FULL BOARD VIA EMAIL FOR REVIEW AND FULL APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. HUMAN RESOURCES REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES. IF THERE IS AN INDICATION OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A STAFF MEMBER, THE CORPORATE COMPENSATION OFFICER WILL REVIEW THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAKE A DETERMINATION. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER DEVELOPS A PLAN TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE PROTECTIONS, SUCH AS HAVING THE STAFF MEMBER AGREE TO NOT SHARE CLIENT INFORMATION, AND TO NOT WORK WITH A CLIENT AT BEECH BROOK WITH WHOM THEY MIGHT COME IN CONTACT AT THE OTHER ENTITY. IF THERE IS AN INDICATION OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A BOARD MEMBER, THE BOARD CHAIR WILL REVIEW THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAKE A DETERMINATION. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE BOARD MEMBER IN QUESTION WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE ISSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE AGENCY CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION STUDY PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS FOR THE CEO AND COO. COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS IS DETERMINED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
FOSTER PARENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,732,859. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,732,859. PSYCHIATRIST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 563,105. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 563,105. BUILDING & GROUNDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 253,063. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 253,063. INFORMATION SYSTEMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 247,175. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,786. TOTAL EXPENSES 252,961. FOOD: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 202,420. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 202,420. EMPLOYEE HIRING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 73,435. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 44,451. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 477. TOTAL EXPENSES 118,363. STRATEGIC PLANNING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 86,183. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 86,183. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 33,941. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 29,462. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 63,403. SPACE MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 52,448. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,448. STORAGE/SHREDDING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,078. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,087. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 118. TOTAL EXPENSES 41,283. HEALTH HOMES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 34,627. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,627. EMPLOYEE TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,290. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 174. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,464.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
BEECH BROOK... HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SINCE 1852 IN 1852, WHEN BEECH BROOK OPENED ITS DOORS AS CLEVELAND'S FIRST ORPHANAGE, IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF A LONG LEGACY OF CARING FOR THE CHILDREN OF NORTHEAST OHIO. TODAY, AS A LEADING MENTAL HEALTH AND CHILD WELFARE AGENCY, BEECH BROOK'S 500 PLUS-MEMBER STAFF SERVES MORE THAN 22,000 CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES. FROM PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOR THE MOST SERIOUSLY DISTURBED YOUTH, BEECH BROOK HELPS TO HEAL TROUBLED CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH THESE AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE BEECH BROOK'S THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, MENTAL HEALTH FOSTER CARE PROGRAM BUILT UPON THE TEACHING FAMILY MODEL, A STRENGTH-BASED, SKILLS-BUILDING TREATMENT MODEL. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE ADMITS CHILDREN/TEENS WHO HAVE RECENTLY STEPPED DOWN FROM OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF STEPPING INTO A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE, E.G., RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT OR HOSPITALIZATION. FREQUENTLY THESE CHILDREN HAVE A HISTORY OF MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH, SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT, PEER AND ADULT RELATIONSHIPS, AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY. BEECH BROOK ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED AND TRADITIONAL FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WHOSE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE LESS SEVERE. SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS BEECH BROOK PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND IN SEVERAL SUBURBAN DISTRICTS. WORKING HAND-IN-HAND WITH CHILDREN, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND FAMILIES, BEECH BROOK HELPS CHILDREN OVERCOME THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT ARE GETTING IN THE WAY OF THEIR SUCCESS. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, MEDICATION SOMATIC SERVICES, PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION AND LINKAGE WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR LATENCY-AGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH BEECH BROOK'S OPEN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A 24-HOUR, HIGHLY STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC MILIEU WHERE CHILDREN LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR BEHAVIOR, CONTROL ANGER, SOLVE PROBLEMS, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS. DURING THEIR STAY, WHICH MAY RANGE FROM A FEW WEEKS TO A FEW MONTHS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH ATTEND THE CAMPUS-BASED GUND SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATE IN A PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM AFTER SCHOOL AND ON WEEKENDS. IN THE PAST YEAR, THOSE SERVICES HAVE BEEN EXPANDED TO SERVE YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNIT FOR CHILDREN/TEENS AGES 5-17 WHEN CHILDREN OR TEENS ARE EXPERIENCING EXTREME PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS/SYMPTOMS, BEECH BROOK'S INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNIT OFFERS IMMEDIATE INTENSIVE INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION THROUGH A FLEXIBLE PACKAGE OF SERVICES, BASED ON THE CHILD'S AND CUSTOMER'S NEEDS. BRIEF STAYS IN THIS LOCKED UNIT, RANGING FROM JUST A FEW DAYS UP TO 30 DAYS, OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE TO OR STEP DOWN FROM PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE UNIT. GROUP LIVING HOME FOR TRANSITIONAL YOUTH BEECH BROOK'S GROUP LIVING HOME SERVES TRANSITIONAL MALES, AGES 15-20, WHO HAVE A CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. LENGTHS OF STAY VARY, DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. DAY TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN/TEENS AGES 5-17 DAY TREATMENT IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO ARE LIVING WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL, ADOPTIVE OR FOSTER FAMILIES. OFTEN, DAY TREATMENT HELPS CHILDREN MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO COMMUNITY LIVING AND SCHOOLS. WHILE IN DAY TREATMENT, CHILDREN ATTEND GUND SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM. ADOPTION SINCE 1852, PLACING OR REUNITING CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF BEECH BROOK'S MISSION, AND THE AGENCY HAS AN EXTENSIVE HISTORY OF PROMOTING PERMANENCY FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH THE MOST INTENSIVE TREATMENT NEEDS AND WITH A HISTORY OF MULTIPLE PLACEMENTS. OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WHEN CHILDREN OR TEENS ARE STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, BEECH BROOK'S OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THEM AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND PARENT COUNSELING; MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT; SAFETY AND TREATMENT PLANNING; AND ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. FAMILY PRESERVATION WHEN A CHILD IS AT RISK OF AN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT BECAUSE OF SEVERE EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, FAMILY PRESERVATION PROVIDES INTENSIVE, SHORT-TERM IN-HOME THERAPY AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES TO STABILIZE AND SUPPORT THE FAMILY BEFORE AND AFTER REUNIFICATION. FAMILY PRESERVATION STAFF IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY/SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR A LIMITED TIME TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AS WELL AS LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN CUYAHOGA AND SUMMIT COUNTIES. PROJECT STRIDE PROJECT STRIDE (SKILL BUILDING, TEACHING, ROLE MODELING, INDEPENDENCE, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT) MATCHES ADULT MENTORS TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WITH A FOCUS ON INCREASING PLACEMENT STABILITY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND ESTABLISHING LONG-LASTING BONDS. ACT TEAM FOR TRANSITIONAL YOUTH THE ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) HELPS TROUBLED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGED 16-22, ACHIEVE A HEALTHY TRANSITION INTO INDEPENDENCE AND ADULTHOOD. THE ONLY TEAM OF ITS KIND SERVING THIS AGE GROUP IN NORTHEAST OHIO, THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKS TOGETHER TO PROVIDE EACH INDIVIDUAL WITH THE RIGHT MIX OF TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. MOST SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY. THE ACT TEAM HAS HAD EXCELLENT RESULTS IN PREVENTING HOSPITALIZATIONS AND KEEPING CLIENTS LIVING SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. SAFE (SUCCESSFUL ALLIANCE FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT) BEECH BROOK'S SAFE PROGRAM IS PART OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY TAPESTRY OF CARE. THE GOAL OF THE SAFE PROGRAM IS TO KEEP CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AND OUT OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT OR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. SAFE CARE COORDINATORS ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE SERVICES AS NEEDED TO WRAP A SAFETY NET OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES AROUND EACH CHILD AND FAMILY. FAMILY HEALTH FAMILY HEALTH ENCOMPASSES A WIDE RANGE OF SCHOOL-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. AMONG THE MANY PROGRAMS OPERATING UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF FAMILY HEALTH ARE THE FOLLOWING: - COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN CLEVELAND AND SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS; - SEMINARS FOR DIVORCING FAMILIES HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND AND WORK TO MINIMIZE THE TRAUMA OF DIVORCE ON THEIR CHILDREN; - MENTORS AND MOMS, A PROGRAM FOR TEEN MOMS WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM; - THE FAMILY DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESOURCES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN THE CARL B. STOKES SOCIAL SERVICES MALL AND IS OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY. EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES BEECH BROOK'S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE SIX TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS PROBLEMS EARLY IN LIFE, GIVING CHILDREN A BETTER CHANCE FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFF PROVIDES OUTPATIENT AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES; DAY CARE CONSULTATION AND TRAINING; BEHAVIORAL SCREENING AND ASSESSMENTS; AND CONSULTATION AND TRAINING TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. LORAIN COUNTY PROGRAMS BEECH BROOK PROVIDES OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LORAIN COUNTY. IN ADDITION, BEECH BROOK OPERATES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: - INTENSIVE HOME-BASED TREATMENT (IHBT): BEECH BROOK'S IHBT PROGRAM OFFERS IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM AND INTENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN OR TEENS WHO ARE JUST RETURNING FROM AN OUT-OF-HOME STAY OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF PLACEMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM OR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. YOUTH REFERRED TO THE IHBT PROGRAM ARE SEEN QUICKLY AND FREQUENTLY DURING THE DURATION OF THEIR CASE, NORMALLY THREE TO SIX MONTHS. THE IHBT TEAM WORKS WITH THE CHILD AND FAMILY AT HOME, AT SCHOOL, IN THE COMMUNITY OR WHEREVER HELP IS NEEDED; - YOUTH CRISIS AND LIAISON SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SECOND OPINIONS, COMMUNITY-BASED SAFETY AND CARE PLANS AND FOLLOW-UP (WHEN APPROPRIATE) FOR YOUTH AT RISK OF BEING HOSPITALIZED FOR SERIOUS PSYCHIATRIC ISSUES.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED
JULY 1, 2013 - JUNE 30, 2014 CAMPUS PROGRAMS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT 106 DAY TREATMENT 61 INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNIT 119 GROUP HOME 3 PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION 152 EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT 116 MENTAL HEALTH AGES 0-3 94 DAY CARE CONSULTATION 216 EARLY INTERVENTION FOR FAMILIES IN TRANSITION 236 COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEMINARS FOR DIVORCING PARENTS 2,300 FAMILY DROP-IN CENTER 1,257 COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION 7,476 PARENTING CLASSES 125 FATHER'S GROUP 142 PAR 130 FOSTER TEEN MOMS 44 NORTH COAST ACADEMY 50 FAMICOS 200 FAMILY-BASED FOSTER CARE LEVELS I-III 87 LEVEL IV 72 OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 878 FAMILY PRESERVATION 158 SCHOOL-BASED COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2,390 THERAPEUTIC TUTORING 50 ORANGE SCHOOL PROJECT 1,013 BEACHWOOD SCHOOLS 25 CHARDON SCHOOL PROJECT 481 ACT TEAM 69 REACH 859 LORAIN COUNTY 1 OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 256 INTENSIVE HOME-BASED TREATMENT 109 YOUTH CRISIS AND LIAISON 135 STRIDE 236 SAFE 230 ODADAS (DRUG AND ALCOHOL) 27 TOTAL 19,902
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