First Step Family Support Center

Organization Overview

First Step Family Support Center is located in Port Angeles, WA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Step Family Support Center employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Step Family Support 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, First Step Family Support Center generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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:

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PROMOTING THE HEALTY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON THE NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA BY BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM EXPENSES (PAT): THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS' MODEL IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENSURE YOUNG CHILDREN ARE HEALTHY, DEVELOPMENTALLY ON TARGET, SAFE AND READY TO LEARN. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWICE A MONTH HOME VISITS, GROUP CONNECTIONS MEETINGS, CHILD SCREENINGS, FAMILY ASSESSMENTS, GOAL SETTING AND REFERRALS TO NEEDED RESOURCES. THESE COMPONENTS CREATE A COHESIVE PACKAGE OF SERVICES WITH FIVE PRIMARY GOALS: 1) TO INCREASE PARENT KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVE PARENTING PRACTICES, 2) TO INCREASE EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND HEALTH ISSUES AND GET CHILDREN THE NEEDED SERVICES TO GET AND KEEP THEM DEVELOPMENTALLY ON TARGET, 3) TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, 4) TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS, AND 5) TO PROVIDE PARENT AND CHILD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE PAT CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY AND BUILD ON FAMILY STRENGTHS AND TO BUILD THESE PROTECTIVE FACTORS IN THE FAMILIES' LIVES. VISITS IN THE HOME ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE MODEL. OUR TARGET POPULATION IS: AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 0-5 WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON SERVING TEEN PARENTS, FIRST TIME PARENTS, NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING FAMILIES AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. FIRST STEP RECEIVED THE "BLUE RIBBON" STATUS BY PAT NATIONAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN OUR WORK. WE SERVE 121 FAMILIES A MONTH IN PAT.


PARENT CHILD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXPENSES (PCAP): PRENATAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG EXPOSURE PUTS CHILDREN AT RISK AS A RESULT OF PRENATAL EXPOSURE AND BECAUSE OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF A COMPROMISED HOME ENVIRONMENT. WE HELP MOTHERS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE LIVES AND WORK TOWARDS PREVENTING FUTURE BIRTHS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG EXPOSED CHILDREN. WELL TRAINED AND WELL SUPERVISED CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THESE FAMILIES FOR THREE YEARS. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE EXTENSIVE PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS HELPING TO FIND HOUSING, TREATMENT SERVICES AND LEGAL SERVICES. THEY ALSO PROVIDE LONG TERM EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WHICH IS SO IMPORTANT TO WOMEN WHO ARE MAKING FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. WE SERVE UP TO 91 WOMEN EACH MONTH THROUGH THE PCAP PROGRAM. PCAP CLIENT EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: A) CLIENT COMPLETION OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS, B) ABSTINENCE FROM ALCOHOL/DRUGS FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS DURING THE PROGRAM, C) REGULAR USE OF FAMILY PLANNING METHODS, D) CHILDREN LIVING WITH THEIR OWN FAMILIES (AVOIDANCE OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT) AND E) SECUREMENT OF PERMANENT, STABLE HOUSING.


ALL OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES: FIRST STEP DELIVERS A VAST ARRAY OF INNOVATIVE AND FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE THREE PROGRAMS FIRST STEP MAINTAINS A MATERNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM, INFANT CASE MANAGEMENT, DROP IN CENTERS, KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMP, KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN GROUPS, PERINATAL AND INFANT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATION, PARENTING CLASSES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES. IN 2021 BOTH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR WERE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE WCFC (WASHINGTON COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN) PENINSULAS EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION, WHOSE PURPOSE IS "CONNECTING LOCAL AND STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES". ADDITIONALLY FIRST STEP CHAIRS THE PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE WHICH SEEKS TO BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY FOR PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR PROFESSIONALS SERVING PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM FAMILIES. FIRST STEP STAFF MAKES REFERRALS TO NEEDED RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR OUR CLIENTS, WHETHER THESE RESOURCES AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY FIRST STEP OR OTHER AGENCIES AND PROVIDERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathy Murphy-Carey
President
$0
John Wegmann
Secretary
$0
Tracey Hosselkus
Vice Preside
$0
Trisha Hoagland
Board Member
$0
Don Hoy
Treasurer
$0
Laurie Szcepczynski
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$16,029
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$9,914
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,544,648
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$138,548
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,709,139
Total Program Service Revenue$95,395
Investment income $7,725
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$17
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,812,242

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that First Step Family Support Center has recieved totaling $227,228.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Perigee Fund

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FAMILY WELLBEING PHASE II.

$70,000
The Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: CLALLAM COUNTY WORK; VACCINATION EFFORTS IN DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES

$55,000
United Way Of Clallam County

Port Angeles, WA

PURPOSE: FAMILY SUPP SVCS

$37,119
Jefferson County Community Foundation

Port Hadlock, WA

PURPOSE: HEALTH DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT.

$30,000
Crow Foundation

Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TROUBLED FAMILIES

$15,000
Albert Haller Foundation

Sequim, WA

PURPOSE: PURCHASE FOOD, CLOTHING, DIAPERS AND A PART TIME STAFF PERSON TO CLEAN AND SORT ITEMS FOR THE FREE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT CLOSET.

$10,000
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