2024-11-14T08:50:35-06:00 2024-03-31 271895149 Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC 260 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester NY 14608 990 2023-04-01 222296489 CASA of Rochester-Monroe County Inc CASA 5853713981 Hall of Justice Room 332 Rochester NY 14614 Lara Graham Executive Director 5853713981 2024-11-04 1 1 Stephanie Annunziata P00195472 5852322956 2024-11-01 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Lara Graham Hall of Justice Room 332 Rochester NY 14614 198046 0 X www.casarochester.org X 1980 NY To advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected. 8 8 7 24 0 0 138646 188339 0 0 0 0 -635 -2926 138011 185413 0 0 0 0 147267 169383 0 0 12409 30155 33006 177422 202389 -39411 -16976 98390 81444 15271 15301 83119 66143 X To train and supervise a diverse group of volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected. These children are at risk of being removed, or have been removed, from their homes. 0 0 165708 0 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Rochester/Monroe County is a private, non-profit organization that trains and supervises a diverse group of volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been neglected and abused. These children have been removed or are at risk of being removed from their homes. CASA's goal is that all children have a safe permanent home as soon as possible. Family Court Judges assign a CASA volunteer to work on behalf of a child and family. Volunteers are trained to advocate for the best interests of the assigned children, and frequently facilitate access to additional services for them and their families. CASAs also report back to the court and all parties information gathered on the families, identifying barriers and opportunities. (Continued on Schedule O)As advocates, CASAs strongly recommend the prioritization of resources for these vulnerable children and families to promote an equitable outcome.CASA is a single program and part of the National CASA model, meeting all standards. Our cases are assigned by the seven sitting Family Court Judges and in 2023 we have begun to rebuild the caseload we had experienced pre-pandemic. This past year we served 116 children in 45 families. 79% of the children were served primarily by one of the volunteer advocates. Additionally, there are non-advocate volunteers contributing their time and talents serving on our Board, committees, and at events.The advocacy work we do while the case is open has a substantial impact on the children and their families. About 60% of the families served by CASA of Rochester/Monroe County are ultimately reunified, and 0% of their closed cases need to be reopened. In addition, 23% of the cases with a custody order to a relative or fictive kin. The average length of time CASA was active on these cases was 15.9 months. Other accomplishments for the program include:- Increase in revenue through increased CASANYS Contract, grants, and events- Grants have been received to focus our partnerships with provider agencies and increase our training on kinship placements and how to support relatives caring for abused and neglected children, and the early identification of need for early intervention services. Additional funding has been received for program growth at the end of this fiscal year and will support additional staff.- Continued recruitment and training of volunteers. This past year has seen an Advocate Supervisor step into the Advocate Coordinator role and implement the recruitment and retention plan, to increase the number and diversity of our volunteer pool. Increased presence on social media and community based events has boosted the interest in our volunteer opportunity. In order to grow the program, we must recruit, train and assign more advocates.- The new National CASA Standards have resulted in updated policies and procedures. We also refreshed our training curriculum in addition to the three Flex Pre-Service training series each year as part of our retention plan and to meet standards.- A new Advocate Supervisor was recruited to the staff, trained and is working with volunteers. In this coming year a Program Assistant and an Advocate Supervisor will need to be recruited to support the growth.Some key NYS CASA Outcomes, which encompass those of Monroe County, include:- 95% of children received one or more services advocated for by CASA- 98% had their medical needs met, including 97% for mental health services- 96% of children who were in need of an IEP or 504 plan received the necessary services or parties were notified- 93% attended school at least 90% of the time or obstacles were identified/parties notifiedThis program is supported by grants and contributions. 165708 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X The Organization 5853713981 Hall of Justice Room 332 Rochester NY 14614 Maria Reed Member (Thru 6/2023) 0.50 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Escobar Secretary 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Heather Papietro Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Shani Curry Member (Thru 11/2023) 0.50 X 0 0 0 Courtney Kleinman Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Shantelle Wright Co-President (Thru 9/2023) 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Maryellen Dance Co-President 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Jennison Bielemeier Treasurer 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Sharon Scherer Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jessica Simonetti Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jessica LaDonne Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Caldwell Executive Director (Thru 11/2023) 40.00 X 55809 0 0 Rebecca MacFarlane Interim Executive Director (11/23 - 2/24) 40.00 X 8900 0 0 Nikisha Ridgeway Vice President (11/23-2/24) 0.90 X 0 0 0 64709 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2276 31950 90860 63253 188339 9707 31950 12633 -2926 -2926 185413 0 0 -2926 59979 41985 11996 5998 94151 92133 1009 1009 1906 1658 161 87 13347 11614 1126 607 10797 4314 1775 4708 5530 5530 6305 6305 4182 4182 784 784 5408 2733 2675 202389 165708 24272 12409 59955 43858 37388 37323 6161 5898 1047 263 98390 81444 4001 4001 11270 11300 15271 15301 X 83119 66143 83119 66143 98390 81444 -16976 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 111535 167010 189462 138646 188339 794992 5000 5000 5000 5000 3333 23333 116535 172010 194462 143646 191672 818325 45696 772629 448 12 460 16838 12280 9707 38825 857610 0.90090 0.95200 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other Income RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6003 5740 263 158 158 0 263 Refundable Advance 11300 11300 Golf Tournament 41657 31950 9707 9707 0 2926 41657 31950 9707 9707 2926 12633 -2926 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 will be reviewed in its entirety by the board before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization provides each officer and director with the conflict of interest policy when they are elected. The policy is also reviewed annually. If a potential conflict with any officer or director arises, the organization follows the conflict of interest policy and documents that in meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a During the board meeting the salary of the Executive Director her compensation were reviewed. For 2023-2024, the executive salary was reviewed as part of the budgeting process and had been kept level with previous years. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.