Northern Childrens Services

Organization Overview

Northern Childrens Services is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (P73) the organization is classified as: Group Homes, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Northern Childrens Services employed 174 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Childrens Services 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 06/2021, Northern Childrens Services generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

NORTHERN CHILDREN'S SERVICES SUPPORTS THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, WHILE STABILIZING THEIR FAMILIES TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SCHOOL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (STS) ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHOSE EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO FUNCTION IN THE NORMAL SCHOOL SETTING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN SELECTED SCHOOLS IN PHILADELPHIA BY A TEAM OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. SCHOOL-BASED TEAMS FOCUS ON THE WHOLE CHILD, INCLUDING THE SCHOOL STAFF AND FAMILY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, GROUP THERAPY, CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION ARE ALL PART OF THE TREATMENT PROCESS TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.


HOME BASED SERVICES - CHILDREN REFERRED TO US BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MODIFICATION ARE ALL PART OF THE TREATMENT PROCESS TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. HUMAN SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TEMPORARY CARE AND PLACEMENT IN NURTURING TREATMENT FOSTER HOMES UNTIL THE GOAL OF REUNIFICATION IS ACHIEVED. IF A CHILD CANNOT BE REUNIFIED WITH HIS OR HER FAMILY, WE SEEK TO GIVE THE CHILD A PERMANENT HOME THROUGH ADOPTION OR PERMANENT LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP. NCS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING HOME BASED SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN PHILADELPHIA AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. (1) TREATMENT FOSTER CARE (TFC) - TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PARENTS PROVIDE CARE AND A LOVING HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOR NEEDS. CHILDREN IN TFC ARE ANYWHERE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 4 AND 21. MANY CHILDREN HAVE LIMITED INVOLVEMENT WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. (2) KINSHIP CARE SERVICES - KINSHIP CAREGIVERS OR KINSHIP PARENTS HAVE A PRE-EXISTING BOND OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILD BEFORE THE CHILD HAS ENTERED THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. KINSHIP CAREGIVERS ARE NOT ALWAYS A RELATIVE FOR WHOM THEY ARE PROVIDING CARE. A KINGSHIP CAREGIVER CAN BE A GRANDPARENT, AUNT/UNCLE, COUSIN, SIBLING, GODPARENT, NEIGHBOR, ETC. (3) MOTHER/BABY FOSTER CARE - FOSTER FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE CARE FOR TEENS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR ARE MOTHERS WITH ONE CHILD WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. (4) EMERGENCY FOSTER CARE - FOSTER FAMILIES WHO SPECIALIZE IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOSTER HOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT UNTIL A PERMANENT PLACEMENT CAN BE ARRANGED FROM ONE NIGHT UP TO SEVEN DAYS. (5) RESPITE FOSTER CARE - FOSTER FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO CURRENT FOSTER FAMILIES FOR A WEEKEND UP TO SEVEN DAYS AT A TIME. (6) ADOPTION - ADOPTIVE PARENTS CAN BE SINGLE, MARRIED, AND/OR SAME-SEX COUPLES WHO ARE ENERGETIC AND DETERMINED TO PROVIDE FOSTER CARE CHILDREN WITH LOVE, SUPPORT, AND PERMANENCY NECESSARY FOR THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. CHILDREN AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CAN RANGE FROM INFANCY TO 21. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE WILLING TO CARE FOR SIBLINGS AND OLDER CHILDREN. IF YOU DECIDE TO BECOME AN ADOPTIVE/PERMANENCY RESOURCE PARENT, YOU WILL BE GREATLY REWARDED WITH THE GRATIFICATION OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD.


THE BHRS WRAPAROUND PROGRAM OFFERS FLEXIBLE AND INDIVIDUALIZED MENTAL GUARDIANSHIP. NCS PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING HOME BASED SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN PHILADELPHIA AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES. (1) TREATMENT FOSTER CARE (TFC) -TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PARENTS PROVIDE CARE AND A LOVING HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOR NEEDS. CHILDREN IN TFC ARE ANYWHERE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 4 AND 21. MANY CHILDREN HAVE LIMITED INVOLVEMENT WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILY. (2) KINSHIP CARE SERVICES - KINSHIP CAREGIVERS OR KINSHIP PARENTS HAVE A HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES. THE PROCESS INVOLVES THE USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AND ADDRESSES THE WHOLE CHILD BY CONSIDERING ALL AREAS OF THE CHILD'S LIFE. THUS, THE WRAPAROUND PROCESS CAN INCLUDE ANY SERVICE OR ACTIVITY THAT IS THERAPEUTIC FOR THE CHILD. WRAPAROUND SERVICES OFFERED BY NSC INCLUDE BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST CONSULTANT (BSC), MOBILE THERAPY (MT), MOBILE THERAPY AS LEAD CLINICIAN, AND/OR THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT (TSS). THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES A TEAM APPROACH TO EDUCATE AND REHABILITATE THE CHILD AND HIS/HER FAMILY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN BOTH PHILADELPHIA AND DELAWARE COUNTIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Renata Cobbs-Fletcher
President And CEO
$152,727
Ushama Patel
Medical Director
$124,700
Lindsay Brown
Senior Clinical Director
$107,665
Erika Tapp
Board Chair & Secretary
$0
Jamie Wyper
Vice Chair
$0
Scott Gindea
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Proper Sky
It Services
$114,000
Ushama Patel
Psychological Services
$109,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,804,543
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$228,502
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,033,045
Total Program Service Revenue$3,135,757
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,729,982

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Northern Childrens Services has recieved totaling $24,084.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
J J George L Wells 45501

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$14,345
Annie L Lowry

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT

$7,239
Charles And Mary Crossed Foundation

Rochester, NY

PURPOSE: CHILD WELFARE

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,935,781
Earnings$532,361
Ending Balance$3,468,142

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