2022-01-13T15:39:59-06:00 2021-07-31 431985162 SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC 80 FLANDERS ROAD - SUITE 200 WESTBOROUGH MA 01581 990 2020-08-01 043273300 CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC CHIL 6177792146 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON MA 02215 MEREDITH WEENICK TREASURER 6177792146 2022-01-13 1 MEREDITH WEENICK 999009999 SANDRA M BROWN CPA P01614103 5088717178 2022-01-13 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELA 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON MA 02215 1644028 0 X WWW.SUFFOLKCAC.ORG X 1994 MA TO UNITE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF POLICE, PROSECUTORS,SOCIAL WORKERS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.WHEN A CHILD AND FAMILY IS REFERRED TO OUR CENTER, WE FACILITATE COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM ASSESSMENTS AND FORENSIC INTERVIEWS. FAMILY ADVOCATES, CLINICIANS, AND A PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROVIDE EXPERT MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, AND A TEAM OF ADVOCATES PROVIDE A SPECIALIZED MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPONSE FOR HIGH RISK AND SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH. ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. 12 12 14 20 0 0 1398501 1611267 185115 32639 422 122 -17478 0 1566560 1644028 0 0 0 0 888569 967392 0 0 210326 349477 406668 1238046 1374060 328514 269968 2574436 2839394 214350 209340 2360086 2630054 X THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY UNITE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CAC COORDINATES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF POLICE, PROSECUTORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATIONS AND SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.WHEN A CHILD AND FAMILY IS REFERRED TO OUR CENTER, WE FACILITATE COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM ASSESSMENTS AND FORENSIC INTERVIEWS. FAMILY ADVOCATES, CLINICIANS, AND A PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROVIDE EXPERT MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, AND A TEAM OF ADVOCATES PROVIDE A SPECIALIZED MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPONSE FOR HIGH RISK AND SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH. ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. 0 0 1027130 32639 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021, CAC OFFERED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:CAC UNITES PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES. EACH YEAR IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEARLY 2,000 YOUNG VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ARE REFERRED TO THE CAC FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, THE CAC COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF CHILD PROTECTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL EXPERTS AND TRAUMA CLINICIANS UNDER ONE ROOFTO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CAC'S CHILDFRIENDLY PROGRAM IS BASED IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER OF BOSTON, CO-LOCATED WITH PARTNER AGENCIES. THE CAC IS A FULLY ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE.THE CAC'S TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE EXPERTS WORKS TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST: SAFETY AND HEALING.MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM INVESTIGATIONS:THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM ("MDT") INVESTIGATION IS THE HEART OF THE CAC'S RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE. THE GOAL OF THE MDT IS TO QUICKLY RESPOND TO CONCERNS OF CHILD ABUSE AND TO DETERMINE THE BEST RESPONSE FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY.FORENSIC INTERVIEWING:FORENSIC INTERVIEWS PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO TELL THEIR STORY TO EXPERTS WHO WILL LISTEN TO THEM, PROTECT THEM, AND HELP THEM HEAL. THE INTERVIEW TYPICALLY INVOLVES A CHILD SPEAKING WITH A FORENSIC INTERVIEWER WHILE TEAM MEMBERS OBSERVE THE INTERVIEW THROUGH A ONE-WAY MIRROR.FAMILY ADVOCACY:THE CAC'S EXPERIENCED AND MASTER'S LEVEL FAMILY ADVOCATES ("FAS") PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS.MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM:THE CAC'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM OFFERS EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES TO SUPPORT HEALING AFTER ABUSE.MEDICAL SERVICES:AT THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, WE PROVIDE SPECIALIZED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.SEEN / CHILD TRAFFICKING:THE SUPPORT TO END EXPLOITATION NOW ("SEEN") PROGRAM AT THE CAC CREATES A SAFETY NET FOR HIGH RISK AND EXPLOITED YOUTH.RESPONSE TO COVID-19:AS WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS IMPACTED THE CAC IN A MYRIAD OF WAYS; MOST SIGNIFICANTLY HOW THE CAC SERVES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE/ABUSE, THE ONSET OF COVID-19 HAS ADDED IMMEASURABLE STRESS TO PRE-EXISTING TRAUMA; MORE THAN EVER, CHILDREN NEED ACCESS TO SAFETY AND SERVICES. SINCE MARCH 2020, THE CAC TEAM HAS WORKED REMOTELY. WE HAVE TRANSITIONED ALL SERVICES (MENTAL HEALTH, FORENSIC INTERVIEWING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS, CHILD TRAFFICKING CASE COORDINATION, ADVOCACY & CASE MANAGEMENT, AND OUTREACH & TRAINING) TO A VIRTUAL MODEL. AS THE STAFF HAS QUICKLY ADAPTED - AND AS WE ANTICIPATE CONTINUING TO DELIVER VIRTUAL SERVICES IN THE COMING MONTHS - WE HAVE DEVELOPED POLICIES, PRACTICE GUIDANCE AND PROVIDED STAFF WITH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE UNINTERRUPTED VIRTUAL SERVICES.IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES (THOSE INVOLVING VERY YOUNG CHILDREN OR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES) OUR FORENSIC INTERVIEWERS CONTINUE TO MEET FACE-TO-FACE WITH CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS (WITH APPROPRIATE SOCIAL DISTANCING) TO ENSURE THAT ALL CAN ACCESS SAFETY AND BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS. DESPITE A DROP IN THE NUMBER OF CHILD ABUSE REFERRALS TO THE CAC SINCE THE ONSET OF COVID-19, THE NUMBER OF FORENSIC INTERVIEWS AND ENGAGEMENT IN CLINICAL SERVICES IS ACTUALLY HIGHER THAN BEFORE THE PANDEMIC. ONSITE PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN EMERGENT CIRCUMSTANCES.TO EXPAND CLIENT ACCESS TO RESOURCES AT THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC, THE CAC IMMEDIATELY DEVELOPED (AND REGULARLY UPDATES) A COVID-19 PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT BASIC NEEDS, ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH, AND ONLINE SAFETY INFORMATION AS CHILDREN ARE SPENDING MORE TIME ON THE INTERNET WHILE AT HOME. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TRAININGS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS VIRTUALLY, INCLUDING OUR STOP, BLOCK & TALK PROGRAM TO FOSTER SAFETY AS CHILDREN AND ADULTS NAVIGATE ONLINE. 1027130 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X MEREDITH WEENICK 6177792146 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON MA 02215 X PETER FLAHERTY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DANIEL CENCE DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JACK HARRINGTON DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MEREDITH WEENICK TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JAY BISOGNANO VICE CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY HENRY QUAGLIAROLI SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MATTHEW MORGAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ZACHARY CANTER DIRECTOR (FORMER) 0.50 X 0 0 0 METIN CELEBI DIRECTOR (FORMER) 0.50 X 0 0 0 ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELAY CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL FISH DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ANNE TAMER HAJJAR DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER NASSOUR DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JASON WEISSMAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 HEIDI DANIELS CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 40.00 X 122290 0 0 122290 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1042455 568812 1611267 TRAINING AND TECHNICAL 611430 32639 32639 32639 122 122 1644028 32639 0 122 796534 598068 67466 131000 25066 18652 2357 4057 80218 71819 925 7474 65574 48214 6090 11270 1098 1098 30972 30972 72787 55006 780 17001 1685 530 1155 49132 42632 4290 2210 119005 96683 4445 17877 43798 38582 5216 5649 5649 15293 15293 10530 10530 EDUCATION & TRAINING 36363 35903 460 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 14500 14500 EVENTS 4477 4477 OTHER EXPENSES 1379 99 1280 1374060 1027130 136604 210326 1013874 1232012 1221550 1220211 256846 261243 22832 22842 249798 146712 59334 103086 2574436 2839394 50398 45388 163952 163952 214350 209340 X 2218148 2455808 141938 174246 2360086 2630054 2574436 2839394 269968 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1065907 1172835 1383328 1398501 1611267 6631838 82103 82086 82103 82103 328395 1148010 1254921 1465431 1480604 1611267 6960233 6960233 308 464 504 422 122 1820 6962053 0.99970 0.99970 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 47463 17997 29466 202335 128715 73620 103086 CONDITIONAL GRANT ADVANCE 163952 163952 2391596 747568 747568 1644028 0 1644028 2121628 747568 747568 1374060 0 1374060 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AFTER THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANT, THE MANAGEMENT AND TREASURER REVIEW THE 990 FOR ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE POLICY ENCOMPASSES BOARD, STAFF AND SIGNIFICANT DONORS. IF CONFLICT/POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR BOARD PRESIDENT DETERMINES THE COURSE OF ACTION. ACTIONS CAN INCLUDE BEING REMOVED FROM CERTAIN DECISIONS OR ACTIVITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT COMPENSATED. ALL STAFF, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE COMPENSATED AT A LEVEL COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR POSITION, LEVEL OF EDUCATION, AND IN KEEPING THE SALARY LEVEL OF SIMILAR POSITION AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.