Dekalb County Parent Group For Handicapped Children Inc

Organization Overview

Dekalb County Parent Group For Handicapped Children Inc, operating under the name Children First Center, is located in Auburn, IN. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Children First Center employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children First 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, Children First Center generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF DEKALB COUNTY PARENT GROUP FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, INC., DBA CHILDREN FIRST CENTER, IS TO HELP FAMILIES BE ALL THEY CAN POSSIBLY BE BY USING A VARIETY OF HOME-BASED AND OTHER SERVICES. CHILDREN FIRST SEEKS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO SUPPORT AND NURTURE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

H.O.M.E. (HELPING OTHERS MEET EXPECTATIONS) IS A FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES HOME-BASED FAMILY-CENTERED CASEWORK SERVICES, SUPERVISED VISITATION,COMMUNITY PARTNERS,THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, NURTURING PARENT, AND PARENT EDUCATION. A FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER PARTNERS WITH PARENTS TO DEVELOP GOALS TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS AND/OR SITUATIONS AND TO IMPROVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING, TO STRENGTHEN PARENTING SKILLS AND PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS, AND TO PROMOTE SAFE, HEALTHY CHOICES AND ROUTINES OF DAILY LIVING.


HEALTHY FAMILIES IS A VOLUNTARY, HOME-VISITING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. ELIGIBLE PARENTS ENROLL IN HEALTHY FAMILIES WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR INFANT'S BIRTH AND MAY CONTINUE SERVICES UNTIL THEIR CHILD IS THREE YEARS OF AGE. A FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER PROVIDES THE FAMILY WITH SUPPORT, PARENTING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY REFERRALS AND COLLABORATES WITH PARENTS TO IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE FAMILY GOALS, TO PROMOTE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION, TO ESTABLISH A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND TO FOSTER EARLY LITERACY AND LEARNING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Maureen A Prebynski
Executive Di
$71,678
Julie Fellers Hook
Secretary
$0
Sandy Jones
Treasurer
$0
Jacob Kern
President
$0
Alyxandra Schneider
Vice Preside
$0
Theresa Dorais
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$33,616
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,553,689
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$188,361
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,775,666
Total Program Service Revenue$7,057
Investment income $22,930
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $392,040
Net Income from Fundraising Events $13,951
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,211,644

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Dekalb County Parent Group For Handicapped Children Inc has recieved totaling $35,009.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Dekalb County Inc

Auburn, IN

PURPOSE: HEALTHY FAMILIES

$15,000
United Way Of Dekalb County Inc

Auburn, IN

PURPOSE: OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

$10,000
Whitley County Community Foundation Inc

Columbia City, IN

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$9
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$18,180
Earnings$1,499
Ending Balance$19,679

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