2022-05-16T12:03:11-07:00 2021-06-30 561688300 C DeWitt Foard & Co PA 817 E Morehead St Ste 100 Charlotte NC 28202 990 2020-07-01 300466165 Aspire Youth & Family Inc ASPI 8286271329 PO Box 250 Balsam NC 28707 Kimberly Castano Executive Dir. 2022-05-16 true Kimberly Castano 999009999 Robert Dobbins P02001598 7043721515 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Kimberly Castano PO Box 250 Balsam NC 28707 1530344 false X N/A X 2008 NC Our mission at Aspire Youth & Family is to assist young people in overcoming behavioral, emotional, or substance abuse obstacles, so they may realize their full potential.We provide counseling, life skills development, and education through experience, in a supportive environment that emphasizes the strengths of each individual.We also help our clients and their families strengthen their relationships through family counseling, family events, and parent support groups. Our staff works together as a team with commitment, honesty, and patience to serve as good partners for our clients. 6 6 40 13 0 66026 184740 1014059 1345409 76 18 177 1080161 1530344 0 0 798337 868167 0 23924 225037 432482 1023374 1300649 56787 229695 425774 629394 107130 78527 318644 550867 X Our mission at Aspire Youth & Family is to assist young people in overcoming behavioral, emotional, or substance abuse obstacles, so they may realize their full potential.We provide counseling, life skills development, and education through experience, in a supportive environment that emphasizes the strengths of each individual.We also help our clients and their families strengthen their relationships through family counseling, family events, and parent support groups. Our staff works together as a team with commitment, honesty, and patience to serve as good partners for our clients. true false 881034 1500 1119081 Kids At Work is an interpersonal skills development program based around the culinary arts. Youth are a part of the program for 16 weeks and meet for three hours once a week for instruction. The curriculum consists of 24 hands-on lessons that are designed to meet the clients unique learning styles and help them apply the skills in a work environment. Youth ages 15-17 also receive training to become certified in ServSafe food safety, making them more marketable to employers.This program operates in 24 counties in the Western and Piedmont Regions of North Carolina. 113785 113791 Vocational Directions is a restitution/community service program designed to provide juveniles with accountability for their previous actions while also learning about different careers through their exposure at various service sites in the local community. Upon intake, youth are given a vocational assessment that guides their placement site. The youth learn from the individuals who work in those locations while also contributing to the site and/or those it serves. The students also complete processing exercises about their past actions as well as the learning that took place as a result of the program.This program operates only in Davie, Davidson, Henderson, Polk, Transylvania, and McDowell County. 49956 55106 Technology has opened up new vocational options for the upcoming generation that are not age-restricted. The Connection program teaches youth entrepreneurial and vocational skills through a music production job training program. Learning is project-based and designed to prepare youth for employment, higher education, and/or business ownership. Youth with a wide range of abilities and work preferences will find a role that fits them best, from the artistically-inclined to the technically-minded.This program operates only in Forsyth County. 48579 61201 1093354 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 40 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NC X X Affordable Bookkeeping Payroll 8284529680 70 Azalea Drive Weaverville NC 28787 Kimberly Castano Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 78900 0 5784 Logan Walters Chairman 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Jennings Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Patti Sharp Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob Carver Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brenda Wilson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Renaye Owen Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 78900 5784 0 false false false 0 5278 179462 10152 184740 Contracts 624100 1345409 1345409 1345409 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 177 177 177 1530344 1345586 18 0 0 0 0 84684 82990 1694 0 682608 589595 79085 13928 6764 5929 712 123 41468 36350 4366 752 52643 46145 5542 956 0 0 0 0 0 0 112941 37229 75712 0 0 0 0 55140 48820 5834 486 1579 1579 0 0 0 0 76577 75045 1532 31727 25645 5477 605 Supplies 67331 65831 1500 Other Service Charges 46735 39751 72 6912 Training 15485 15485 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 13517 13517 11450 9443 1845 162 1300649 1093354 183371 23924 111619 161385 6583 9111 69233 102064 0 0 0 0 0 14566 2667 596847 251945 216669 344902 0 0 0 0 7104 9265 425774 629394 16230 78527 90900 107130 78527 X 316885 538849 1759 12018 318644 550867 425774 629394 229695 2528 X false true X false true true X 3040 87398 59596 66026 184740 400800 0 0 3040 87398 59596 66026 184740 400800 0 400800 171 86 588 76 18 939 0 0 401739 3275116 0.99770 0.80820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 596847 251945 344902 344902 1653914 2528 121042 123570 1530344 1530344 1421691 121042 121042 1300649 1300649 Kimberly Castano Executive Director Loan X 49000 false true true Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services New programs include the Forward Focus program and The Connection. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Forward Focus program provides youth with a vocational assessment to determine potential career paths and then matches youth with work sites in the community to gain exposure and experience in those fields. Staff work with the youth to explore the educational needs, training options, and expected income for their top career choices. The youth also debrief their work experiences with peers and staff for deeper self-reflection and learning from others.This program operates only in Forsyth County. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Technology has opened up new vocational options for the upcoming generation that are not age-restricted. The Connection program teaches youth entrepreneurial and vocational skills through a music production job training program. Learning is project-based and designed to prepare youth for employment, higher education, and/or business ownership. Youth with a wide range of abilities and work preferences will find a role that fits them best, from the artistically-inclined to the technically-minded.This program operates only in Forsyth County. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Board reviews Form 990 to financial statements prior to 990 being finalized. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Organization has a written conflict of interest and members are asked to disclose as soon as possible if any conflicts arise. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Board approves Executive Director and other employees compensation through the budget. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Board approves all compensation through the budget process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Financial information available upon request. A copy of the financial statements can be reviewed by obtaining from the organizations office.