CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO: Form 990, tax year 2018
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- Organization
- CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO (EIN 45-1689767)
- Tax period
- 2018-08-01 to 2019-07-31
- Filed
- 2019-12-12
- IRS object ID
- 201913469349301001
- Schema version
- 2018v3.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2019-12-12T11:40:12-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2019-07-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 341510689 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | KOESTER DISALVO AND FRIED | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 5587 TURNEY ROAD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | GARFIELD HTS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44125 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2018-08-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 451689767 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OH | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | CONN | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4402505563 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | P O BOX 45372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44145 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SARAH RINTAMAKI | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4402505563 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2019-11-25 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | KC KOESTER | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00561921 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2164757844 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2019-11-25 | PreparationDt |
Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation
IP Address IPAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| I Pv4 Address | 23.28.147.69 | IPv4AddressTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 2019-12-12 | IPDt |
| IP Tm | 11:40:12 | IPTm |
| IP Timezone | CS | IPTimezoneCd |
| Filing License Type | P | FilingLicenseTypeCd |
| At Submission Creation Device Id | 1A7AFD5212684541805E4EEF79867E01425ACE60 | AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId |
| At Submission Filing Device Id | 7F0538DB1CE7F3526ED587CBBD5E8A708C6BFE8C | AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2018 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2020-04-17 16:48:07Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | SARAH RINTAMAKI | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | P O BOX 45372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44145 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $251,946 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | CONNECTINGFORKIDS.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2011 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | OH | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | CONNECTING FOR KIDS (CFK) IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN CUYAHOGA AND LORAIN COUNTIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. WE SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT FORMAL DIAGNOSES WHO ARE 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 21 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 21 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 8 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 195 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $116,170 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $154,795 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $15,685 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $21,785 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $18 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $15 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $28,771 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $20,556 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $160,644 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $197,151 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $112,027 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $124,000 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $6,984 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $30,836 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $54,025 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $142,863 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $178,025 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $17,781 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $19,126 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $106,565 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $121,414 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $13,148 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $8,871 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $93,417 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $112,543 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | CONNECTING FOR KIDS (CFK) IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN CUYAHOGA AND LORAIN COUNTIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. WE SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT FORMAL DIAGNOSES WHO ARE 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $113,166 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | FAMILY PROGRAMMING DURING THE 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR, CONNECTING FOR KIDS HOSTED NINE SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMS FEATURING LOCAL, PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONALS GIVING PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS CHILDHOOD TOPICS INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO ANGER, POSITIVE PLAY, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN GIFTED KIDS, PICKING EATERS, APPLYING FOR GRANTS, POTTY TRAINING, SENSORY STRATEGIES, ADHD AND CHANGES TO OHIO WAIVERS. COFFEE AND CHAT IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR STRUGGLES. SEVEN SESSIONS WERE HELD FROM SEPTEMBER 2018 THROUGH JULY 2019. FACILITATED BY A LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER, TOPICS INCLUDED SPECIAL NEEDS AND DIFFERENT CULTURES, COPING WITH FEAR OF THE FUTURE, FOOD ALLERGIES, DOWN SYNDROME: SUPPORT AND RESOURCES AND DEALING WITH A DIAGNOSIS. DURING BOTH SPEAKER SERIES AND COFFEE AND CHAT PROGRAMS, FREE, SUPERVISED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE. ELEMENTARY EXPERIENCES ARE HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 7-12 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING. THE TOPICS EXPLORED DURING THE 26 SESSIONS INCLUDED MUSIC, TECH TOOLS, COOKING, MANAGING ANGER AND EMOTIONS, LEARNING FUNCTIONAL SKILLS, MINDFULNESS, AND SEVERAL SESSIONS DEALING WITH SOCIAL SKILLS. MUSIC THERAPY & MORE IS A HANDS-ON PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN AN AREA OF DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHES FAMILIES HOW TO USE MUSIC TO IMPROVE THEIR CHILD'S MOTOR, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR. LED BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST, THERE WERE 71 SESSIONS DURING THE 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR. TEACH ME TO PLAY IS A PLAY-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (18 MONTHS-6 YEARS) TO PRACTICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND WAYS TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR, 35 SESSIONS OF TEACH ME TO PLAY WERE HELD. A NEW ADAPTED PLAYGROUP (WHICH WILL BE CALLED PLAY & SAY MOVING FORWARD) STARTED IN SPRING 2019 FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL PLAY AND SOCIAL SKILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE NEAR SOLON. A TOTAL OF THREE SESSIONS WERE HELD IN MARCH, APRIL AND MAY. IN ALL, MORE THAN 2,700 ATTENDED CONNECTING FOR KIDS PROGRAMMING FROM FALL 2018 TO SUMMER 2019 IN SEVEN CITIES INCLUDING ELYRIA, LAKEWOOD, LORAIN, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, PARMA, SOLON AND WESTLAKE. CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF MEMBERS ARE PRESENT AT ALL PROGRAMS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND EVEN PROVIDE FOLLOW UP AFTER A PROGRAM TO THOSE THAT NEED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. OUR STAFF HANDLES AN AVERAGE OF EIGHT TO NINE PHONE CALLS FROM FAMILIES EACH DAY ASKING FOR HELP. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $16,482 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOUR SENSORY CONSULTS WERE HELD DURING THE 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR IN WESTLAKE, ELYRIA AND LAKEWOOD (LAKEWOOD INCLUDED TWO SESSIONS ON CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS). DURING THOSE SESSIONS, 50 CHILDREN WERE SCREENED BY A PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR SENSORY ISSUES. TO PROMOTE ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS, MORE THAN 2,300 FREE SENSORY AWARENESS KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS) IN THESE COMMUNITIES. FEATURING OLLIE THE OCTOPUS DOLLS AND SENSORY "RED FLAG" CARDS, THESE KITS HELP IDENTIFY CHILDREN THAT MIGHT BE AT RISK FOR SENSORY ISSUES. FAMILIES WITH CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING THE KITS ARE INVITED TO REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND A SENSORY CONSULT. IN ADDITION, CONNECTING FOR KIDS PROVIDED PARKING LOT SAFETY KITS TO MORE THAN 250 FAMILIES DURING 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR TO HELP FAMILIES EDUCATE THEIR CHILD ABOUT THE DANGERS OF RUNNING AWAY FROM A CAR WITHOUT HOLDING AN ADULT'S HAND. THE KEY PART OF THIS PROGRAM IS A FREE MAGNET THAT FAMILIES CAN PUT ON THEIR CAR WHERE THE CHILD EXITS. THESE MAGNETS GIVE CHILDREN A VISUAL PLACE TO PUT THEIR HAND TO WAIT UNTIL AN ADULT CAN SAFELY LEAD THEM TO THE NEXT DESTINATION. FINALLY, CONNECTING FOR KIDS ALSO HANDED OUT 35 WANDERING SAFETY AWARENESS KITS TO HELP CAREGIVERS PROTECT CHILDREN WHO MAY BE PRONE TO WANDERING, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. KITS INCLUDE DOOR/WINDOW ALARMS (2-PACK), WRITE-ON ID BRACELET, FOUR LAMINATED STOP SIGN VISUALS AND A S.T.O.P. (SUPERVISE - TEACH - ORGANIZE - PROTECT) WANDERING QUICK GUIDE. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $22,174 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $21,785 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | FAMILY RESOURCES CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERS RESOURCES FOR A NUMBER OF CONCERNS INCLUDING ANXIETY, ATTENTION ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EPILEPSY AND SENSORY ISSUES. WE ALSO HELP FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY MAKING FRIENDS, STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY OR FACING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE SUCH AS PARENTS DIVORCING. RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS WEBSITE (INCLUDING AN ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY), FACEBOOK AND RESOURCE FAIRS. IN 2019, CONNECTING FOR KIDS HOSTED THE LORAIN COUNTY RESOURCE FAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME AND GARNERED MORE THAN 180 PARTICIPANTS. THE ANNUAL MEET AND GREET, HELD IN ROCKY RIVER, ATTRACTED 135 PARTICIPANTS. THESE EVENTS BRING TOGETHER LOCAL RESOURCES, THERAPIES, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS TO PROVIDE AN EASY WAY FOR FAMILIES TO DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR THEIR CHILD WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ONE EVENING. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $151,822 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | false | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (true) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (true) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (true) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | false | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 2 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 8 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | Yes (true) | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contri Discl | Yes (true) | QuidProQuoContriDisclInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 21 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 21 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SARAH RINTAMAKI | PersonNm |
| Phone | 4402505563 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | P O BOX 45372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44145 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (19 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW MANGELS | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 6.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CHAMBERS | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 6.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BAKER | ||||||
| FINANCE CHAI | 6.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN BRYAN | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 6.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN BARLOW | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DR ALAKA CHANDURKAR | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TISH HENRY | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| RYAN KILBANE | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TERI LAGUARDIA | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| EMILY MAHONEY | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| NICCOLE MCEWEN | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| STEPHANIE MCNAMARA | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BONNIE MCNEE ESQ | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AJ MINER | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| KATHY NASH | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CORRI NORTH | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| KIM RILEY | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AMY VAVRA | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SARAH RINTAMAKI | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $33,788 | $0 | $0 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $33,788 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Fundraising | $22,000 | FundraisingAmt |
| Government Grants | $4,583 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $128,212 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $154,795 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | PROGRAM REVENUE | Desc |
| Total Revenue Column | $21,785 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $21,785 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,785 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $15 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $15 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $75,351 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $22,000 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $54,795 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $20,556 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $20,556 | ExclusionAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $197,151 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $21,800 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Exclusion | $20,556 | ExclusionAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $33,788 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $25,480 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,487 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,821 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $80,007 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $76,437 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,307 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $263 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,205 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,713 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,012 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,480 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,000 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $3,000 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $11,353 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,573 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $780 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $37,068 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $31,209 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,439 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,420 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $410 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $410 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,960 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $1,960 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | SECURITY CHECKS | Desc |
| Total | $234 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $234 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $178,025 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $151,822 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $19,219 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $6,984 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $16,617 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $22,128 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $74,728 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $85,558 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,467 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,166 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $9,753 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,562 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $1,140 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $1,140 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $106,565 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $121,414 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $450 | BOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,698 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,871 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $13,148 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,871 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $77,150 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $85,818 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $16,267 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $26,725 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $93,417 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $112,543 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $106,565 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $121,414 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $19,126 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $90,793 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $75,435 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $85,393 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $116,170 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $154,795 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $522,586 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $90,793 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $75,435 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $85,393 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $116,170 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $154,795 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $522,586 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $22,048 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $500,538 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $522,586 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $388,312 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.95780 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.93690 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 10 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $570 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $570 | DepreciationAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $570 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $570 | DepreciationAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | ACCRUED PAYROLL EXPENSES | Desc |
| Amt | $8,871 | Amt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $8,871 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $228,926 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services And Use Fclts | $31,775 | DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $31,775 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $197,151 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $197,151 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $209,800 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services Use Fclts | $31,775 | DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $31,775 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $178,025 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $178,025 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | CONNECTING FOR KIDS COMPLIES WITH FASB ASC 740- ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. FASB ASC 740 DETAILS HOW COMPANIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE, MEASURE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT HAVE BEEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN. AS SUCH, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WOULD REFLECT EXPECTED FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS PRESUMING THE TAXING AUTHORITIES' FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE POSITION AND ALL RELEVANT FACTS, IF THEY EXISTED. THE MANAGEMENT OF CONNECTING FOR KIDS BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. CONNECTING FOR KIDS TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ARE THE PERIODS ENDED JULY 31, 2016 AND FORWARD. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | WINTER FUND RAI | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $76,868 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $12,500 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $64,368 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Rent Facility Costs Event1 | $13,012 | RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $28,263 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Event2 | GOLF OUTING | Event2Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event2 | $20,275 | GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event2 | $9,500 | CharitableContriEvent2Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event2 | $10,775 | GrossRevenueEvent2Amt |
| Rent Facility Costs Event2 | $3,212 | RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event2 | $8,900 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $97,143 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $22,000 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $75,143 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Rent Fclty Costs Total Events | $16,224 | RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $37,163 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $53,387 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $21,756 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | CONNECTING FOR KIDS (CFK) IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN CUYAHOGA AND LORAIN COUNTIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. WE SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT FORMAL DIAGNOSES WHO ARE 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION. WE INVOLVED 195 ADULT AND TEEN VOLUNTEERS TO HELP LOWER OUR ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS DURING THE 2018 -2019 PROGRAM YEAR. OUR MOST POPULAR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY INCLUDES HELPING TO BUILD KITS FOR UPCOMING AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. WE ALSO USE VOLUNTEERS TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ADULT-TO-CHILD RATIO FOR OUR SUPERVISED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES DURING ADULT PROGRAMMING. VOLUNTEERS ALSO HELP AT FUNDRAISERS, RESOURCES FAIRS AND SERVE AS MENTORS IN OUR PARENT MATCH PROGRAM. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | FAMILY PROGRAMMING DURING THE 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR, CONNECTING FOR KIDS HOSTED NINE SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMS FEATURING LOCAL, PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONALS GIVING PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS CHILDHOOD TOPICS INCLUDING SOLUTIONS TO ANGER, POSITIVE PLAY, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN GIFTED KIDS, PICKING EATERS, APPLYING FOR GRANTS, POTTY TRAINING, SENSORY STRATEGIES, ADHD AND CHANGES TO OHIO WAIVERS. COFFEE AND CHAT IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR STRUGGLES. SEVEN SESSIONS WERE HELD FROM SEPTEMBER 2018 THROUGH JULY 2019. FACILITATED BY A LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER, TOPICS INCLUDED SPECIAL NEEDS AND DIFFERENT CULTURES, COPING WITH FEAR OF THE FUTURE, FOOD ALLERGIES, DOWN SYNDROME: SUPPORT AND RESOURCES AND DEALING WITH A DIAGNOSIS. DURING BOTH SPEAKER SERIES AND COFFEE AND CHAT PROGRAMS, FREE, SUPERVISED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE. ELEMENTARY EXPERIENCES ARE HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 7-12 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING. THE TOPICS EXPLORED DURING THE 26 SESSIONS INCLUDED MUSIC, TECH TOOLS, COOKING, MANAGING ANGER AND EMOTIONS, LEARNING FUNCTIONAL SKILLS, MINDFULNESS, AND SEVERAL SESSIONS DEALING WITH SOCIAL SKILLS. MUSIC THERAPY & MORE IS A HANDS-ON PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN AN AREA OF DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHES FAMILIES HOW TO USE MUSIC TO IMPROVE THEIR CHILD'S MOTOR, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR. LED BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST, THERE WERE 71 SESSIONS DURING THE 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR. TEACH ME TO PLAY IS A PLAY-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (18 MONTHS-6 YEARS) TO PRACTICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND WAYS TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR, 35 SESSIONS OF TEACH ME TO PLAY WERE HELD. A NEW ADAPTED PLAYGROUP (WHICH WILL BE CALLED PLAY & SAY MOVING FORWARD) STARTED IN SPRING 2019 FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL PLAY AND SOCIAL SKILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE NEAR SOLON. A TOTAL OF THREE SESSIONS WERE HELD IN MARCH, APRIL AND MAY. IN ALL, MORE THAN 2,700 ATTENDED CONNECTING FOR KIDS PROGRAMMING FROM FALL 2018 TO SUMMER 2019 IN SEVEN CITIES INCLUDING ELYRIA, LAKEWOOD, LORAIN, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, PARMA, SOLON AND WESTLAKE. CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF MEMBERS ARE PRESENT AT ALL PROGRAMS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND EVEN PROVIDE FOLLOW UP AFTER A PROGRAM TO THOSE THAT NEED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. OUR STAFF HANDLES AN AVERAGE OF EIGHT TO NINE PHONE CALLS FROM FAMILIES EACH DAY ASKING FOR HELP. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOUR SENSORY CONSULTS WERE HELD DURING THE 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR IN WESTLAKE, ELYRIA AND LAKEWOOD (LAKEWOOD INCLUDED TWO SESSIONS ON CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS). DURING THOSE SESSIONS, 50 CHILDREN WERE SCREENED BY A PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR SENSORY ISSUES. TO PROMOTE ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS, MORE THAN 2,300 FREE SENSORY AWARENESS KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS) IN THESE COMMUNITIES. FEATURING OLLIE THE OCTOPUS DOLLS AND SENSORY "RED FLAG" CARDS, THESE KITS HELP IDENTIFY CHILDREN THAT MIGHT BE AT RISK FOR SENSORY ISSUES. FAMILIES WITH CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING THE KITS ARE INVITED TO REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND A SENSORY CONSULT. IN ADDITION, CONNECTING FOR KIDS PROVIDED PARKING LOT SAFETY KITS TO MORE THAN 250 FAMILIES DURING 2018-2019 PROGRAM YEAR TO HELP FAMILIES EDUCATE THEIR CHILD ABOUT THE DANGERS OF RUNNING AWAY FROM A CAR WITHOUT HOLDING AN ADULT'S HAND. THE KEY PART OF THIS PROGRAM IS A FREE MAGNET THAT FAMILIES CAN PUT ON THEIR CAR WHERE THE CHILD EXITS. THESE MAGNETS GIVE CHILDREN A VISUAL PLACE TO PUT THEIR HAND TO WAIT UNTIL AN ADULT CAN SAFELY LEAD THEM TO THE NEXT DESTINATION. FINALLY, CONNECTING FOR KIDS ALSO HANDED OUT 35 WANDERING SAFETY AWARENESS KITS TO HELP CAREGIVERS PROTECT CHILDREN WHO MAY BE PRONE TO WANDERING, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. KITS INCLUDE DOOR/WINDOW ALARMS (2-PACK), WRITE-ON ID BRACELET, FOUR LAMINATED STOP SIGN VISUALS AND A S.T.O.P. (SUPERVISE - TEACH - ORGANIZE - PROTECT) WANDERING QUICK GUIDE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | FAMILY RESOURCES CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERS RESOURCES FOR A NUMBER OF CONCERNS INCLUDING ANXIETY, ATTENTION ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EPILEPSY AND SENSORY ISSUES. WE ALSO HELP FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY MAKING FRIENDS, STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY OR FACING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE SUCH AS PARENTS DIVORCING. RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS WEBSITE (INCLUDING AN ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY), FACEBOOK AND RESOURCE FAIRS. IN 2019, CONNECTING FOR KIDS HOSTED THE LORAIN COUNTY RESOURCE FAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME AND GARNERED MORE THAN 180 PARTICIPANTS. THE ANNUAL MEET AND GREET, HELD IN ROCKY RIVER, ATTRACTED 135 PARTICIPANTS. THESE EVENTS BRING TOGETHER LOCAL RESOURCES, THERAPIES, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS TO PROVIDE AN EASY WAY FOR FAMILIES TO DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR THEIR CHILD WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ONE EVENING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER BEING REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQESTED TO READ THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR AND SUBMIT ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IN WRITING TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6104(D) OF THE IRC AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND SUBJECT TO THE CHARGES PERMITTED BY LAW TO ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT. |
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