2026-05-13T16:41:54+00:00 2025-06-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 135 West 50th Street New York NY 10020 990 2024-07-01 133149298 NEW ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN INC NEWA 2126961550 825 7TH AVENUE 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10019 DAVID GOLDSTEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2126961550 2026-05-13 true Lauren Denton P01571860 2128127000 2026-05-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DAVID GOLDSTEIN 825 7TH AVENUE 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10019 36185009 false X WWW.NACKIDSCAN.ORG X 1982 NY OPENING DOORS TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS. 35 35 455 386 0 10771039 10227536 24518074 25856259 868 21626 -187691 -225542 35102290 35879879 4810310 5002817 0 22159317 20888457 0 833687 9072376 9001850 36042003 34893124 -939713 986755 81895070 82479292 66888242 66485709 15006828 15993583 X NAC'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF BIRTH, FOSTER, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES CARING PRIMARILY FOR MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN. NAC'S MISSION INCLUDES CHILDREN WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. NAC'S SERVICES ENABLE CHILDREN TO REMAIN IN OR TO BE RETURNED TO THEIR FAMILIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE OR TO BE ADOPTED BY LOVING FAMILIES. WORKING PRIMARILY WITH CHILDREN WHOSE BIRTH FAMILIES LIVE IN POVERTY, NAC'S CONTINUUM OF SERVICES STRIVES TO MEET CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES NAC PREVENTS LENGTHY STAYS IN FOSTER CARE, HOSPITALS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS. NAC BUILDS ON FAMILY STRENGTHS, PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES, AND ASSISTS ALL FAMILY MEMBERS IN REACHING FOR AND ACHIEVING THEIR POTENTIAL. false false 13277084 5002817 14263496 FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE MEDICALLY COMPLEX, HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, HIV, OR WHO HAVE CO-OCCURRING MEDICAL AND MENTAL NEEDS. NEW ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES ACS-CONTRACTED FOSTER CARE AND PREPARING YOUTH FOR ADULTHOOD SERVICES, WHICH TEACHES INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THE GOAL IS TO ASSURE PERMANENCY, SAFETY, AND WELLBEING. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF NAC CHILDREN ARE RETURNED TO THEIR BIRTH FAMILIES AND 50% ARE ADOPTED BY THEIR FOSTER FAMILY. CHILDREN AT NAC DO NOT AGE OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND LEAVE WITH A PERMANENT RESOURCE. NAC ALSO HAS A SIGNIFICANT KINSHIP PROGRAM, AND FAIR FUTURES. 3062750 3344848 NAC PREVENTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY STRENGTH-BASED SERVICES FOR BIRTH FAMILIES TO PREVENT THE PLACEMENT INTO FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF ABUSE/NEGLECT. NEW ALTERNATIVES PROVIDES INTENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN NYC. SERVICES INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, GROUP SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN. 98% OF NAC CHILDREN IN PREVENTION DO NOT ENTER FOSTER CARE. ALL CASES ARE REVIEWED IN REGULAR CLINICAL CASE REVIEWS TO MEASURE PROGRESS AND GAINS. OUR EVIDENCED BASED BUILDING BLOCKS PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES WITH BONDING AND ATTACHMENT ISSUES. 2709512 3119734 CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM - NAC SERVES AS A CARE MANAGEMENT AGENCY AS PART OF THE NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID HEALTH HOME PROGRAM. WITH A TEAM OF MASTER'S LEVEL CARE MANAGERS, NAC'S CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH (C4CH) PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND CARE COORDINATION TO CHILDREN UP TO AGE 21 WHO HAVE SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH IS A FAMILY-CENTERED, VOLUNTARY HEALTHCARE SERVICE FOR NAC FAMILIES AND IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. 11402670 5130669 LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ADDITIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH ARTICLE 28 AND ARTICLE 31 CLINICS AND FOSTER CARE AND PREVENTIVE AFTER CARE SERVICES TO MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN. 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THIS MONEY IS PAID TO NAC BY ACS. STIPEND PAYMENTS ARE AN ALLOWANCE GIVEN TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AGES 16-21. 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Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 11,402,670 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 5,130,669) LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ADDITIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH ARTICLE 28 AND ARTICLE 31 CLINICS AND FOSTER CARE AND PREVENTIVE AFTER CARE SERVICES TO MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN. PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEALTHY AT HOME, THE PETER HAJE CENTER FOR AUTISM, CHILDREN'S HEALTH HOMES WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO NAC FAMILIES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND THEN EMAILED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO ITS FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE WHEN ELECTED TO THE BOARD OR UPON INITIAL EMPLOYMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. QUESTIONNAIRES ARE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD SECRETARY, WHO WILL PROVIDE A COPY TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR. EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS AN OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT AS SOON AS IT IS KNOWN, BY COMPLETING A SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE AND SUBMITTING IT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT MUST RECUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING ON ANY MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. COMPARABILITY DATA INCLUDES 990S WITH SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEN APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.