2026-06-15T08:47:39+00:00 2025-09-30 331498605 PLANTE & MORAN PLLC 1098 WOODWARD AVE DETROIT MI 48226 990 2024-10-01 381359505 CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC CHIL 3138315535 79 W ALEXANDRINE DETROIT MI 482012015 DESIREE JENNINGS CEO 2026-06-15 true DAVID LOWENTHAL CPA P00378651 3134967200 2026-06-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DESIREE JENNINGS 79 W ALEXANDRINE DETROIT MI 482012015 19468057 false X WWW.THECHILDRENSCENTER.COM X 1949 MI THE CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 33 33 231 939 0 2058496 2214247 12902478 13266560 261972 636895 -133738 -152323 15089208 15965379 1205622 1013636 0 0 13249783 13033800 0 0 1752358 4845259 4395867 19300664 18443303 -4211456 -2477924 17237203 14070360 3532551 2799285 13704652 11271075 THE CHILDREN'S CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SHAPE THEIR OWN FUTURES. false false 10253585 1013636 8340102 THE CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDES EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL, PSYCHIATRIC, EVALUATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES AND HISTORIES. OUR CLINICAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES, INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH A HISTORY OF TRAUMA. ALL SERVCIES ARE DELIVERED IN A CHILD AND FAMILY CENTERED APPROACH. SERVICING AN EXPANSIVE AGE RANGE, WE BEGIN WORKING TO SUPPORT HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DURING PREGNANCY AND CONTINUING WITH SERVICES THROUGH A YOUNG PERSON'S 21ST BIRTHDAY. THIS INCLUDES SERVICES TARGETED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND LIFE SKILLS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BOTH ON OUR CAMPUS AND WITHIN THE HOME, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND VIA TELEHEALTH BASED ON THE CLIENT'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 3052026 0 4926458 CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT AND ADOPTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. OUR SERVCIES INCLUDE RECRUITING AND LICENSING SAFE HOMES TO FOSTER OUR CLIENTS. WE ALSO FACILITATE THE ADOPTION PROCESSES FOR CHILDREN WHOSE BIOLOGICAL PARENTS' BIRTH RIGHTS HAVE BEEN TERMINATED, HELPING THEM SECURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT FAMILY TO SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 22 WHO ARE COURT WARDS, MAY OPT TO REMAIN UNDER THE COURT'S JURISDICHTION THROUGH THE AGE OF 22 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE BENEFITS AND SUPPORTS IN BECOMING INDEPENDENT. FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE, WE RECRUIT AND LICENSE HOST HOMES FOR THEM TO SAFELY RESIDE AND GROW. 612359 0 0 TAU BETA FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER - IS A CERTIFIED MICHIGAN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. OUR CENTER PROVIDES CHILDREN AND CARETAKERS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO ENGAGE AND LEARN. SERVICES INCLUDE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT NURTURE HEALTHY MENTAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS CENTER CONDUCTS AND PROVIDE PARENTING CLASSES, HEALTH AND NUTRITION CLASSES, ART THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, HOMEWORK HELP, PROMOTE LITERACY THROUGH READING GROUPS, AND PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES, AND OTHER AD HOC ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 13917970 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 43 0 true 231 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 33 33 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false MI X TRACEY ELLIS 3132620941 79 WEST ALEXANDRINE STREET DETROIT MI 482012015 ANTHONY M DIPONIO ASST. VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 CHUI KAREGA ESQ LEGAL COUNSEL 0.5 X X 0 0 0 DAVID R REICH ASST. VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 DENNIS EDWARDS VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 DOLORES STURDIVANT TREASURER 0.5 X X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS A RICH ASST. VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH J AGIUS BOARD CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 GLEN FLOWERS VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 JASON A LAMBIRIS ASST. VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 LISA LUNSFORD ASST. VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CRAIG ASST. VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 NANCY L STERMER VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 RENEE REYNOLDS VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 TINA FORD SECRETARY 0.5 X X 0 0 0 ARLYSSA HEARD DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER RUTH DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 DAVID S NATHAN DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH ALLEN DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 DENIQUA ROBINSON DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS MAIBACH DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 GUS ANDREASEN DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY BAKER DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 JILL SCHUMACHER DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 JOHN J DUNN DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN MORGAN DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 KENTON HIGGINS DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 MARIANNA BAILEY DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 REV REGINA JEMISON DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 RHODA JONES DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 SIMONE SMITH DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 STACEY GRAY DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 SUSAN JOSEPH DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 WILHELMINA JENNINGS GIBLIN DIRECTOR 0.5 X 0 0 0 DESIREE JENNINGS PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.0 X 206519 0 0 CRYSTAL COLEMAN CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.0 X 138550 0 0 TIFFANY LEID CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.0 X 115205 0 0 NICOLE WELLS STALLWORTH FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.0 X 140301 0 0 600575 0 0 3 true true false RDM ASSOCIATES 7457 M E CAD Blvd 200 Clarkston MI 48348 ACCOUNTING SERVICES 506184 WEATHERBY HEALTHCARE PO Box 972633 Dallas TX 753972633 PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES 162396 PETER CHANG ENTERPRISES 28530 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 101 Farmington Hills MI 48334 CONSULTING SERVICES 159010 ADP PO Box 830272 Philadelphia PA 191820272 PAYROLL SERVICES 119670 RISK SECURITY 410 West University Drive Suite 140 Rochester MI 48307 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES 106013 5 532320 212820 1469107 320842 2214247 FEES-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 624100 7892567 7892567 CHILD WELFARE 624100 4926458 4926458 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE FEE 624100 447535 447535 0 0 0 0 13266560 227964 227964 63116 112833 -49717 0 -49717 -49717 3397555 2988624 408931 0 408931 408931 298615 532320 401221 -102606 -102606 0 0 0 0 0 15965379 13266560 0 484572 1013636 1013636 228239 68472 45648 114119 10154500 8243105 1175714 735681 1831907 1512560 216812 102535 819154 679599 85665 53890 26821 26821 559779 559779 28791 28791 661818 398843 251212 11763 75676 19698 34146 21832 36946 6417 17673 12856 532963 433396 38975 60592 455429 426979 0 28450 67995 62124 5285 586 403322 334757 48399 20166 411074 341191 49329 20554 PROGRAM SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 299968 292523 6778 667 IN KIND EXPENSES 320843 0 0 320843 PHILANTHROPY EVENT EXPENSES 286460 28273 38540 219647 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 68727 7735 56700 4292 159255 48662 86708 23885 18443303 13917970 2772975 1752358 900 3400 3457566 2101253 1012213 632430 762904 1169724 0 0 0 0 20305 31085 12460896 8304341 4444047 4156555 7063215 5654930 0 0 476053 320983 17237203 14070360 556498 608302 0 0 2500000 1870000 476053 320983 3532551 2799285 X 12629194 10336801 1075458 934274 13704652 11271075 17237203 14070360 -2477924 44347 0 X X false true true false X 7995088 5375064 3235477 2058496 2214247 20878372 0 0 7995088 5375064 3235477 2058496 2214247 20878372 3763669 17114703 101971 121599 266963 305427 291080 1087040 0 0 774510 771653 0 298615 1844778 23810190 93577671 0.71880 0.7494 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 774510.0, COLUMN C - 771653.0, COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 1546163.0; DESCRIPTION - FUNDRAISING INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - 298615.0, COLUMN F - 298615.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true true false false false false true 600 false true 600 1200 false Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A MEMBER OF AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WHICH EXPENDS A PORTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP DUES ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1i ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - THE CEO AND VARIOUS TCC DIRECTORS PERIODICALLY MEET WITH VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENCOURAGES THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE TO ADVOCATE FOR SUCH LEGISLATION, AS NECESSARY. 5436492 601838 6038330 4614838 821654 5436492 4219274 395564 4614838 4877028 -657754 4219274 3150110 1304127 540056 117265 4877028 0.8598 0.1402 0.0 false false 953867 953867 9248614 6068482 3180132 2258415 2235859 22556 4156555 Federal Income Taxes LEASE LIABILITY 320983 320983 15626765 44347 108697 401221 554265 15072500 28791 864088 892879 15965379 18060342 108697 401221 509918 17550424 28791 864088 892879 18443303 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. ALL OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO BE INVESTED WITH A PORTION OF THE EARNINGS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, UNLESS ANOTHER USE IS SPECIFIED BY A DONOR. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 DIRECT EXPENSE OF SPECIAL EVENTS NETTED WITH EVENT REVENUE - 401221 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements RENTAL EXPENSE - -112833 PASSTHROUGH GRANTS - 976921 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 DIRECT EXPENSE OF SPECIAL EVENTS NETTED WITH EVENT REVENUE - 401221 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements RENTAL EXPENSE - -112833 PASSTHROUGH GRANTS - 976921 POWER OF POSSIBILITIES 380725 380725 0 4969 27774 17731 AUTOGLOW 450210 151595 298615 19009 147550 184188 0 830935 532320 298615 23978 175324 201919 401221 -102606 true ROOM, BOARD AND CLOTHING ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS TO FOSTER PARENTS & SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING PARTICIPANTS 170 976922 TRANSPORTATION COST PAID FOR CLIENTS ACCESSING SERVICES 853 18751 GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO CLIENT FAMILIES FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, ETC. 15483 17963 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS FOR ASSISTANCE IS DETERMINED BASED ON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OR CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AND ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD, CLOTHING OR OTHER NEEDS IS PROVIDED ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE REGISTERED AND ACTIVELY RECEIVING SERVICES IN ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS. X X X X true false false false false false false false false NICOLE WELLS STALLWORTH FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO 140301 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140301 0 0 0 DESIREE JENNINGS PRESIDENT AND CEO 206519 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 206519 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING WITHIN THIS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025: - NICOLE WELLS STALLWORTH: $40,781 X 3919 Cost X 192722 Cost X Other Goods 164 124201 Cost false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - Other Goods - Number of items received of food, toys, and games. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES CONTINUED: THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FOSTER CARE, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ADOPTION PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT UNDERSTANDING THAT THE HOME AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON INDIVIDUAL'S OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLBEING, OUR SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES LIKE SUPPORTS COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT, WRAPAROUND, AND PARENT PEER SERVICES. WE ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ACCESSING RESOURCES BOTH INTERNALLY AND BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES. IN THESE COLLABORATIONS, WE ALSO SOMETIMES FIND IT MOST OPTIMAL TO HAVE CLINICAL STAFF PLACED DIRECTLY ONSITE TO PROVIDE OUR SERVCIES. THUS, WE HAVE STAFF LOCATED WITHIN PEDIATRIC CENTERS, HEAD START PROGRAMS, AND DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY DISTRICT SCHOOLS. OUR GENERAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH MILD TO CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. THESE SERVICES ADDRESS MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY AND GROUP SESSIONS. WRAPAROUND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIGH ACUITY CLIENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR ABILITY TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOME SETTING AND AVOID PLACEMENT IN A LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL OR INPATIENT SETTING. WRAPAROUND FACILITATORS ASSIST THE FAMILY IN BUILDING A CARE TEAM OF NATURAL SUPPORTS TO SUSTAIN GAINS MADE DURING TREATMENT. SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, INCLUDING THOSE WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. COORDINATION SERVICES ARE BUILT INTO THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE FAMILIES ARE LINKED TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SUCCESS AND ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY. CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP SESSION. OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES OFFERED IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS, SKILL BUILDING, AND PEER SUPPORTS BY CERTIFIED PARENT SUPPORT PARTNERS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, TCC ALSO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND LEAD INITIATIVES THAT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO WE SERVE. SOME OF WHICH INCLUDES: THE DETROIT WAYNE INTEGRATED HEALTH FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE, DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN AND STRONG MALE ROLE MODELS. CRISIS TO CONNECTION WHICH IS A COMMUNITY IMPACT GROUP TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE FOCUSED ON MEETING THE NEEDS OF BLACK BOYS, THE MOST PREVALENT AND VULNERABLE CLIENT OF OUR POPULATION. THE TRAUMA CARE TEAM WHICH PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORT TO A CHILDRENS CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY INC. 38-1359505 SPECIFIC GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS IN AN ORGANIZED SETTING, SUCH AS A SCHOOL OR BUSINESS, WHO HAS EXPERIENCED A RECENT TRAUMA. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Prior to filing with the IRS, the Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, as required by the bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A COMPLIANCE STATEMENT, ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AGREEING TO COMPLY WITH IT. IN ADDITION, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WERE TO BE NOTED IT WOULD BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND APPROPRIATE ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN BASED ON THE SITUATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO). COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IS REVIEWED DURING THIS PROCESS TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS FOR THE COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO), CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO), CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (CPO), CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER (CCO), AND CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER (CPO). COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IS REVIEWED DURING THIS PROCESS TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS FOR THE COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Change of oversight process or selection process THE AUDIT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.