OPEN HEARTLAND: Form 990EZ, tax year 2013
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- Organization
- OPEN HEARTLAND (EIN 30-0478917)
- Tax period
- 2013-05-01 to 2014-04-30
- Filed
- 2014-12-12
- IRS object ID
- 201433469349200118
- Schema version
- 2013v3.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2014-12-12T15:06:34-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2014-04-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 421549052 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | TAXES PLUS | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 302 SECOND ST | AddressLine1 |
| City | CORALVILLE | City |
| State | IA | State |
| ZIP Code | 52241 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2013-05-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 300478917 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | OUR KIDS | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | OURK | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3193515437 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1552 MALL DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | IOWA CITY | City |
| State | IA | State |
| ZIP Code | 52240 | ZIPCode |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | PAULINA TREIGER MUZZIN | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3193515437 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2014-12-11 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | LYNNE M KINNEY | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00028907 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3193382799 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2014-12-12 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2013 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Website Address | WWW.CHILDRENSCENTERFORTHERAPY.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $160,480 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $41,296 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $119,184 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Total Revenue | $160,480 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $440 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $2,824 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $94 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $206,126 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $209,484 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$49,004 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $27,733 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | -$21,271 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $27,733 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,331 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $8,469 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $27,733 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,800 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $31,071 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $27,733 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | -$21,271 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | CHILDRENS CENTER CHARITIES WORKS TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, EXPAND, AND IMPROVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (3 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|
| CHARITABLE THERAPY AND OTHER PROGRAMS: CHARITABLE THERAPY: THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN JOHNSON COUNTY THROUGH DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 40 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014. RESPITE PROGRAM: RESPITE IS A SERVICE PROVIDED TO GIVE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS A BREAK. THIS SERVICE CAN ONLY BE USED WHEN ONE OF THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS IS NOT WORKING. FAMILIES ARE PAIRED WITH THE BEST PROVIDER BASED ON THE CHILD'S NEEDS. GROUP SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED. 19 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014, INCLUDING THE ILL AND HANDICAPPED AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY WAIVERS. SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM: CHILDREN'S CENTERS BELIEVES THAT CHILDREN LEARN BEST WHEN THEY PRACTICE THEIR SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MOTIVATING ENVIRONMENT. A SKILLED TEAM OF SPEECH THERAPISTS, ALONG WITH TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, RUN A NUMBER OF GROUPS BASED ON AGE AND ABILITY LEVELS. THERAPISTS AND STAFF UTILIZE THE SOCIAL THINKING CURRICULUM, ALONG WITH A VARIETY OF RESEARCH BASED TECHNIQUES TO TARGET PRAGMATIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS. CHILDREN ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE PLAY SKILLS, TURN TAKING, NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION, CONVERSATION, AND PERSPECTIVE TAKING. AFTER COMPLETION OF A SPEECH EVALUATION, EACH CHILD IS MATCHED WITH THE PROGRAM THAT WILL BEST FIT THEIR NEEDS. SUMMER CAMP IS ALSO OFFERED, WHICH SERVES A VARIETY OF AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS. OVER 50 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH WITH AN INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER THROUGH PLAY, TALK, AND REFLECTIVE INTERACTIONS. 12 CHILDREN SERVED IN FY2014. | $113,602 |
| SUPPORT GROUPS: MANANTIAL SUPPORT GROUP: GRUPO MANATIAL IS A HISPANIC SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-5 WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO HAVE A PLACE TO MEET WHERE PARENTS CAN FIND SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING, NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCE. IT IS A FAMILY-ORIENTED GROUP WHO WORK TOGETHER ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. RELATIONSHIPS ARE BUILT THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING AND UNDERSTANDING THE CHILDREN, PARENT EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. 30 FAMILIES SERVED IN FY2014. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS ARE HELD AT THE CHILDREN'S CENTER IN SEVEN-WEEK SESSIONS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 9-10AM. GROUPS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY OR SUSPECT THEIR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY. 6 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014. MANATIAL GED: THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR THE WOMEN OF OUR MANATIAL GROUP WHILE THEY STUDIED TO TAKE THE GED. TUTORS WERE PROVIDED BY THE DREAM TEAM CENTER TO ASSIST THE WOMEN IN THEIR STUDIES. CHILDCARE IS FREE FOR THE WOMEN WHILE STUDYING. SPACE WAS DONATED BY TATE HIGH SCHOOL. THE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO GO SWIMMING AND CREATE CRAFTS WHILE THEIR MOTHER STUDIED. | $29,381 |
| AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY BY PLANNING AND CARRYING OUT THEIR OWN SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS. VOLUNTEERS COME TO THE PROGRAM TO TEACH SKILLS THAT CHILDREN MAY NOT EXPERIENCE OTHERWISE, SUCH AS TAE KWON DO, YOGA, ART, AND MORE. THROUGH THE DIVERSE EXPERIENCES PROVIDED, CHILDREN ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO APPLY THESE SKILLS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. 10 CHILDREN SERVED DURING FY2014. SUMMER SUCCESS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN A PLACE TO GO AND ENJOY THE SUMMER WHILE PRACTICING SOCIAL SKILLS AND GROUP PARTICIPATION. IT IS OFFERED THREE DAYS A WEEK DURING THE AFTERNOON. CAMP WAS HELD AT WICKHAM ELEMENTARY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SWIMMING, A TOUR OF KINNICK STADIUM, AND GUEST SPEAKERS. | $26,401 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $169,384 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (5 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| PAULINA TREIGER MUZZIN | ||
| PRESIDENT | 2.00 | $0 |
| DEB DUNKHASE | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| KRISTIN DEGRAZIA | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COOK | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| MEIGEN FINK | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | CHELSIE JACOBSON | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1552 MALL DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | IOWA CITY | City |
| State | IA | State |
| ZIP Code | 52240 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3193515437 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $67,591 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $142,410 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $127,009 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $90,364 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $41,296 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $468,670 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $67,591 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $142,410 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $127,009 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $90,364 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $41,296 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $468,670 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $468,670 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $55 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Total | $55 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,550 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $600 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Total | $2,150 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $470,875 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $119,184 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.99530 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.99560 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part IV Form990ScheduleAPartIVGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 10 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | OTHER INCOME 2,150 | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES OFFICE 193 CONFERENCES/MEETINGS 257 INSURANCE 4,172 BACKGROUND CHECKS 345 TRAINING 4,166 ALLOCATION FOR SALARIES 173,943 FOOD 4,124 FIELD TRIPS AND TRANSP 4,823 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 4,023 BANK FEES 184 CHARITABLE THERAPY 9,896 TOTAL 206,126 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 8,469 TOTAL 0 8,469 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 31,071 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | CHILDRENS CENTER CHARITIES WORKS TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, EXPAND, AND IMPROVE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | CHARITABLE THERAPY AND OTHER PROGRAMS: CHARITABLE THERAPY: THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN JOHNSON COUNTY THROUGH DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 40 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014. RESPITE PROGRAM: RESPITE IS A SERVICE PROVIDED TO GIVE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS A BREAK. THIS SERVICE CAN ONLY BE USED WHEN ONE OF THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS IS NOT WORKING. FAMILIES ARE PAIRED WITH THE BEST PROVIDER BASED ON THE CHILD'S NEEDS. GROUP SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED. 19 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014, INCLUDING THE ILL AND HANDICAPPED AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY WAIVERS. SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM: CHILDREN'S CENTERS BELIEVES THAT CHILDREN LEARN BEST WHEN THEY PRACTICE THEIR SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MOTIVATING ENVIRONMENT. A SKILLED TEAM OF SPEECH THERAPISTS, ALONG WITH TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, RUN A NUMBER OF GROUPS BASED ON AGE AND ABILITY LEVELS. THERAPISTS AND STAFF UTILIZE THE SOCIAL THINKING CURRICULUM, ALONG WITH A VARIETY OF RESEARCH BASED TECHNIQUES TO TARGET PRAGMATIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS. CHILDREN ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE PLAY SKILLS, TURN TAKING, NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION, CONVERSATION, AND PERSPECTIVE TAKING. AFTER COMPLETION OF A SPEECH EVALUATION, EACH CHILD IS MATCHED WITH THE PROGRAM THAT WILL BEST FIT THEIR NEEDS. SUMMER CAMP IS ALSO OFFERED, WHICH SERVES A VARIETY OF AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS. OVER 50 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH WITH AN INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER THROUGH PLAY, TALK, AND REFLECTIVE INTERACTIONS. 12 CHILDREN SERVED IN FY2014. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | SUPPORT GROUPS: MANANTIAL SUPPORT GROUP: GRUPO MANATIAL IS A HISPANIC SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-5 WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO HAVE A PLACE TO MEET WHERE PARENTS CAN FIND SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING, NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCE. IT IS A FAMILY-ORIENTED GROUP WHO WORK TOGETHER ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. RELATIONSHIPS ARE BUILT THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING AND UNDERSTANDING THE CHILDREN, PARENT EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. 30 FAMILIES SERVED IN FY2014. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS ARE HELD AT THE CHILDREN'S CENTER IN SEVEN-WEEK SESSIONS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 9-10AM. GROUPS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY OR SUSPECT THEIR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY. 6 FAMILIES SERVED DURING FY2014. MANATIAL GED: THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR THE WOMEN OF OUR MANATIAL GROUP WHILE THEY STUDIED TO TAKE THE GED. TUTORS WERE PROVIDED BY THE DREAM TEAM CENTER TO ASSIST THE WOMEN IN THEIR STUDIES. CHILDCARE IS FREE FOR THE WOMEN WHILE STUDYING. SPACE WAS DONATED BY TATE HIGH SCHOOL. THE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO GO SWIMMING AND CREATE CRAFTS WHILE THEIR MOTHER STUDIED. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY BY PLANNING AND CARRYING OUT THEIR OWN SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS. VOLUNTEERS COME TO THE PROGRAM TO TEACH SKILLS THAT CHILDREN MAY NOT EXPERIENCE OTHERWISE, SUCH AS TAE KWON DO, YOGA, ART, AND MORE. THROUGH THE DIVERSE EXPERIENCES PROVIDED, CHILDREN ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO APPLY THESE SKILLS IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. 10 CHILDREN SERVED DURING FY2014. SUMMER SUCCESS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN A PLACE TO GO AND ENJOY THE SUMMER WHILE PRACTICING SOCIAL SKILLS AND GROUP PARTICIPATION. IT IS OFFERED THREE DAYS A WEEK DURING THE AFTERNOON. CAMP WAS HELD AT WICKHAM ELEMENTARY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SWIMMING, A TOUR OF KINNICK STADIUM, AND GUEST SPEAKERS. |
Compensation Explanation CompensationExplanation
Compensation Explanation CompensationExplanationGrp (5 entries)
| PAULINA TREIGER MUZZIN |
| DEB DUNKHASE |
| KRISTIN DEGRAZIA |
| ELIZABETH COOK |
| MEIGEN FINK |