2018-05-14T12:24:59-05:00 2017-06-30 420714325 RSM US LLP 1001 LAKESIDE AVE SUITE 200 CLEVELAND OH 441141152 990 2016-07-01 340714597 BEECH BROOK BEEC 2168312255 3737 LANDER ROAD PEPPER PIKE OH 44124 THOMAS ROYER PRESIDENT/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2168312255 2018-05-14 1 ZACHARY FORTSCH P00052725 2165231900 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z THOMAS ROYER 3737 LANDER ROAD PEPPER PIKE OH 44124 17911920 0 X WWW.BEECHBROOK.ORG X 1853 OH HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THRIVE BY PROMOTING HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY, AND ENHANCING FAMILY HEALTH AND STABILITY. 17 17 572 22 -17332 -17332 1710629 1960610 18835972 11013157 525347 763736 154386 -61752 21226334 13675751 36096 48695 0 0 19544806 11952847 16000 0 175429 6532245 4366234 26129147 16367776 -4902813 -2692025 33646607 32724093 2518984 1755100 31127623 30968993 X HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THRIVE BY PROMOTING HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY, AND ENHANCING FAMILY HEALTH AND STABILITY. 0 0 5381908 4981 4775320 SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMSBEECH BROOK PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND IN SEVERAL SUBURBAN DISTRICTS. WORKING HAND-IN-HAND WITH CHILDREN, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND FAMILIES, BEECH BROOK HELPS CHILDREN OVERCOME THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT ARE GETTING IN THE WAY OF THEIR SUCCESS. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, MEDICATION SOMATIC SERVICES, PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION, AND LINKAGE WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. 2490973 515 2635998 THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CAREBEECH BROOK'S THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, MENTAL HEALTH FOSTER CARE PROGRAM BUILT UPON A STRENGTH-BASED, SKILLS-BUILDING TREATMENT MODEL. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE ADMITS CHILDREN/TEENS WHO HAVE RECENTLY STEPPED DOWN FROM OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF STEPPING INTO A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE, E.G., RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT OR HOSPITALIZATION. FREQUENTLY THESE CHILDREN HAVE A HISTORY OF MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH, SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT, PEER AND ADULT RELATIONSHIPS, AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY. BEECH BROOK ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED AND TRADITIONAL FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WHOSE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE LESS SEVERE. 1114510 989471 REACH PROGRAMBEECH BROOK'S REACH PROGRAM TEACHES EMOTIONALLY OR BEHAVIORALLY TROUBLED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IMPORTANT SKILLS TO IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONING IN ALL SETTINGS, INCLUDING THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY. SKILLS CAN INCLUDE SOCIAL SKILLS, IMPROVED COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, APPROPRIATE DECISION MAKING, AND PARENTAL TECHNIQUES. THE PROGRAM, WHICH IS OFTEN PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ALSO PROVIDES LINKAGES TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. 4866118 43199 2612368 OUTPATIENT CLINIC, INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNIT, DAY TREATMENT, FAMILY HEALTH, SUCCESSFUL ALLIANCE FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT, FAMILY PRESERVATION, LORAIN COUNTY, PROJECT STRIDE, SPAULDING ADOPTION, GROUP HOME, AND INTEGRATED CARE. 4866118 43199 2612368 13853509 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 111 0 1 572 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X JENNIFER KARVONEN 2168312255 3737 LANDER ROAD PEPPER PIKE OH 44124 MR GREGORY L BROWN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MS CAROLINE CARTER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MS CINDY P CROTTY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MR VICTOR DEMARCO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MS DIANE M DOWNING DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MR HARRY L HOLMES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DR NANCY KLEIN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MS JILL A SCHWARTZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MR THOMAS M SEGER ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DR MARK I SINGER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MR GARY SMALL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MR CHARLES B ZELLMER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MR PHILIP M DAWSON CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MR THOMAS A SEIFERT VICE CHAIR ADMINISTRATION 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MS KATHY C PENDER CO-VICE CHAIR DEVELOPMENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MS TRACY D CRANDALL CO-VICE CHAIR DEVELOPMENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MR BRANDON R MILLER VICE CHAIR FINANCE/TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBRA REX PRESIDENT/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 261590 0 37761 LAURA MCMULLEN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 103972 0 17537 DALE WINSBERG CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER THRU 9/30/16 40.00 X 226509 0 22615 THOMAS ROYER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00 X 201169 0 25496 MARK GRONER CLINICAL DIRECTOR 40.00 X 106962 0 12111 900202 0 115520 5 0 1 0 ALEGO HEALTH 24651 CENTER RIDGE ROAD SUITE 400 WESTLAKE OH 44145 IT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 425102 CUYAHOGA DINING SERVICES PO BOX 91337 CHICAGO IL 60693 FOOD SERVICES 139343 THOMAS EPPRIGHT 3737 LANDER RD PEPPER PIKE OH 44124 PSYCHIATRIST 124263 MISS HAL'S MOM CLEANING SERVICES INC T 5010 MAYFIELD ROAD SUITE 211 LYNDHURST OH 44124 OFFICE CLEANING 104221 4 218162 253750 504977 983721 18370 1960610 MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS 624100 4775320 4775320 THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE 624100 2635998 2635998 REACH PROGRAM 624100 989471 989471 2612368 2612368 11013157 707864 707864 4180894 4125022 55872 55872 55872 26655 253750 111147 -84492 -84492 PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITY 900099 -17332 -17332 40072 40072 22740 13675751 11013157 -17332 719316 X 48695 48695 676877 72316 604561 8739104 7922583 703636 112885 124899 95448 27761 1690 1503468 1371850 123164 8454 908499 815066 84526 8907 54437 54437 73383 73383 36100 36100 94747 94747 1755562 1586968 150277 18317 66203 3249 53788 9166 395069 301660 88862 4547 505316 500095 5221 442062 425377 14076 2609 165149 161918 3231 23827 20394 3433 478114 478114 212501 48844 163657 MEMBERSHIP & DUES 44597 2159 42238 200 FOOD 18646 18646 MEDICAL 521 521 16367776 13853509 2338838 175429 1100 1100 1502991 1581194 279568 280630 1733822 1235729 615967 671503 14409702 11096442 3772126 3313260 16926825 16153464 8814208 9487213 33646607 32724093 2012353 1251199 299274 310937 207357 192964 2518984 1755100 X 22885289 22030668 399136 565058 7843198 8373267 31127623 30968993 33646607 32724093 -2692025 2533395 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1449048 1654134 1598537 1710629 1960610 8372958 22129323 22087311 22900634 18989741 11039812 97146821 23578371 23741445 24499171 20700370 13000422 105519779 0 0 0 105519779 902432 826100 756429 604521 707864 3797346 902432 826100 756429 604521 707864 3797346 150789 147231 135375 103374 40072 576841 24631592 24714776 25390975 21408265 13748358 109893966 0.96020 0.96350 0.03460 0.02890 X SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER REVENUE - 2012 AMOUNT: $ 45,295. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 42,393. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 21,424. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 34,488. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 40,072. CLIENT/STAFF LUNCHES - 2012 AMOUNT: $ 105,494. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 104,838. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 113,951. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 68,886. 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GIVEN THAT THERE IS NO DISTINCTION TO BE MADE BETWEEN "PRINCIPAL," "EARNINGS," "INCOME," "INTEREST, AND "APPRECIATION," IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT THE ENDOWMENT SUPPORTS THE OPERATING NEEDS OF THE AGENCY FROM TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN, WHICH ENCOMPASSES BOTH INCOME AND CAPITAL APPRECIATION. ALLOCATIONS MADE BY THE ENDOWMENT FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF AGENCY OPERATIONS WILL BE GUIDED AND DETERMINED BY AGENCY SPENDING POLICY. PART X, LINE 2: THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR HOW UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED, MEASURED, DISCLOSED AND PRESENTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED WHEN CHALLENGED OR WHEN EXAMINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. TAX POSITIONS NOT DEEMED TO MEET THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD WOULD BE RECORDED AS A TAX BENEFIT OR EXPENSE AND LIABILITY IN THE CURRENT YEAR. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017, MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. BEECH BALL GALA 269305 243960 25345 28556 42060 2900 32982 BEECH BROOK 5K RACE 11100 9790 1310 4649 280405 253750 26655 28556 42060 2900 37631 111147 -84492 1 NONCASH ASSISTANCE 260 375 ACTUAL COST BUS TICKETS FOR FAMILIES' TRANSPORTATION TO THERAPY/PSYCHIATRIST SESSIONS ASSISTANCE TO ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT CLIENTS 50 4100 17414 ACTUAL COST ASSISTANCE TO ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT CLIENTS NONCASH ASSISTANCE 38 515 ACTUAL COST NONCASH ASSISTANCE TO FOSTER FAMILIES NONCASH ASSISTANCE 17 4981 ACTUAL COST NONCASH ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL BASED FAMILIES NONCASH ASSISTANCE 64 695 ACTUAL COST NONCASH ASSISTANCE FOR MENTORING CLIENTS NONCASH ASSISTANCE 94 20615 ACTUAL COST NONCASH ASSISTANCE FOR SAFE CLIENTS AND FAMILIES PART I, LINE 2: ASSISTANCE DISBURSEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AGENCY'S ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHICH GOVERN THE PROCESSING OF EMPLOYEE EXPENSE REPORTS, INVOICES AND PURCHASING. SPENDING IS ALSO MONITORED BY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. X X X X 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 DEBRA REX PRESIDENT/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 259823 0 0 0 1767 0 24835 0 12926 0 299351 0 0 0 DALE WINSBERG CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER THRU 9/30/16 130018 0 0 0 96491 0 3817 0 18798 0 249124 0 0 0 THOMAS ROYER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 122983 0 78150 0 36 0 2723 0 22773 0 226665 0 0 0 PART I, LINES 4A-B DALE WINSBERG RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,237 IN 2016. DEBRA REX PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN, TO WHICH A $20,000 CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE IN 2016. PART I, LINE 7 THOMAS ROYER RECEIVED A DISCRETIONARY RETENTION BONUS OF $78,150 IN 2016. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PRIOR TO FILING FORM 990 WITH THE IRS, THE FOLLOWING STEPS WILL BE TAKEN TO REVIEW FORM 990: 1. A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO, COO, AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE; 2. THE CEO, COO, AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE WILL THEN REVIEW FORM 990 WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND GET APPROVAL OF FORM 990 FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE; 3. ONCE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, FORM 990 WILL BE SENT TO THE FULL BOARD VIA EMAIL FOR REVIEW AND FULL APPROVAL. HARD COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. HUMAN RESOURCES REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES. IF THERE IS AN INDICATION OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A STAFF MEMBER, THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER WILL REVIEW THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAKE A DETERMINATION. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER DEVELOPS A PLAN TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE PROTECTIONS, SUCH AS HAVING THE STAFF MEMBER AGREE TO NOT SHARE CLIENT INFORMATION, AND TO NOT WORK WITH A CLIENT AT BEECH BROOK WITH WHOM THEY MIGHT COME IN CONTACT AT THE OTHER ENTITY. IF THERE IS AN INDICATION OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A BOARD MEMBER, THE BOARD CHAIR WILL REVIEW THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAKE A DETERMINATION. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE BOARD MEMBER IN QUESTION WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE ISSUE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE AGENCY CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION STUDY PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ON A PERIODIC BASIS FOR THE CEO AND COO. COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS IS DETERMINED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G FOSTER PARENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,041,418. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,041,418. PSYCHIATRIST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 253,205. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 253,205. BUILDING & GROUNDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 164,052. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,419. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 165,471. EMPLOYEE HIRING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 62,765. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 33,789. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 96,554. STRATEGIC PLANNING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 91,997. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 91,997. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 26,591. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,900. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,294. TOTAL EXPENSES 43,785. STORAGE/SHREDDING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 29,761. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,120. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 23. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,904. EMPLOYEE TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,176. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,052. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,228. EVENT COORDINATOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 16,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,000. PROGRAM OVERVIEW BEECH BROOK... HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SINCE 1852 IN 1852, WHEN BEECH BROOK OPENED ITS DOORS AS CLEVELAND'S FIRST ORPHANAGE, IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF A LONG LEGACY OF CARING FOR THE CHILDREN OF NORTHEAST OHIO. TODAY, AS A LEADING MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY AND CHILD WELFARE AGENCY, BEECH BROOK'S 500 PLUS-MEMBER STAFF SERVES MORE THAN 22,000 CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES. FROM PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOR THE MOST SERIOUSLY DISTURBED YOUTH, BEECH BROOK HELPS TO HEAL TROUBLED CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH THESE AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE BEECH BROOK'S THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, MENTAL HEALTH FOSTER CARE PROGRAM BUILT UPON THE TEACHING FAMILY MODEL - A STRENGTH-BASED, SKILLS-BUILDING TREATMENT MODEL. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE ADMITS CHILDREN/TEENS WHO HAVE RECENTLY STEPPED DOWN FROM OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF STEPPING INTO A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE, E.G., RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT OR HOSPITALIZATION. FREQUENTLY THESE CHILDREN HAVE A HISTORY OF MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH, SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT, PEER AND ADULT RELATIONSHIPS, AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY. BEECH BROOK ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED AND TRADITIONAL FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WHOSE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE LESS SEVERE. SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS BEECH BROOK PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND IN SEVERAL SUBURBAN DISTRICTS. WORKING HAND-IN-HAND WITH CHILDREN, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND FAMILIES, BEECH BROOK HELPS CHILDREN TO OVERCOME THE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT ARE GETTING IN THE WAY OF THEIR SUCCESS. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, MEDICATION SOMATIC SERVICES, PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION AND LINKAGE WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ADOPTION SINCE 1852, PLACING OR REUNITING CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF BEECH BROOK'S MISSION, AND THE AGENCY HAS AN EXTENSIVE HISTORY OF PROMOTING PERMANENCY FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH THE MOST INTENSIVE TREATMENT NEEDS AND WITH A HISTORY OF MULTIPLE PLACEMENTS. OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WHEN CHILDREN OR TEENS ARE STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, BEECH BROOK'S OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THEM AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND PARENT COUNSELING; MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT; SAFETY AND TREATMENT PLANNING; AND ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. FAMILY PRESERVATION WHEN A CHILD IS AT RISK OF AN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT BECAUSE OF SEVERE EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, FAMILY PRESERVATION PROVIDES INTENSIVE, SHORT-TERM IN-HOME THERAPY AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES TO STABILIZE AND SUPPORT THE FAMILY BEFORE AND AFTER REUNIFICATION. FAMILY PRESERVATION STAFF IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY/ SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR A LIMITED TIME TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AS WELL AS LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN CUYAHOGA AND SUMMIT COUNTIES. PROJECT STRIDE PROJECT STRIDE (SKILL BUILDING, TEACHING, ROLE MODELING, INDEPENDENCE, DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT) MATCHES ADULT MENTORS TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE WITH A FOCUS ON INCREASING PLACEMENT STABILITY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND ESTABLISHING LONG-LASTING BONDS. ACT TEAM FOR TRANSITIONAL YOUTH THE ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) HELPS TROUBLED TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGED 16-22, ACHIEVE A HEALTHY TRANSITION INTO INDEPENDENCE AND ADULTHOOD. THE ONLY TEAM OF ITS KIND SERVING THIS AGE GROUP IN NORTHEAST OHIO, THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKS TOGETHER TO PROVIDE EACH INDIVIDUAL WITH THE RIGHT MIX OF TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. MOST SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR COMMUNITY. THE ACT TEAM HAS HAD EXCELLENT RESULTS IN PREVENTING HOSPITALIZATIONS AND KEEPING CLIENTS LIVING SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. SAFE (SUCCESSFUL ALLIANCE FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT) BEECH BROOK'S SAFE PROGRAM IS PART OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY TAPESTRY OF CARE. THE GOAL OF THE SAFE PROGRAM IS TO KEEP CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AND OUT OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT OR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. SAFE CARE COORDINATORS ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE SERVICES AS NEEDED TO WRAP A SAFETY NET OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES AROUND EACH CHILD AND FAMILY. FAMILY HEALTH FAMILY HEALTH ENCOMPASSES A WIDE RANGE OF SCHOOL-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. AMONG THE MANY PROGRAMS OPERATING UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF FAMILY HEALTH ARE THE FOLLOWING: - COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN CLEVELAND AND SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS; - SEMINARS FOR DIVORCING FAMILIES HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND AND WORK TO MINIMIZE THE TRAUMA OF DIVORCE ON THEIR CHILDREN; - MENTORS AND MOMS, A PROGRAM FOR TEEN MOMS WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM; - THE FAMILY DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESOURCES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN THE CARL B. STOKES SOCIAL SERVICES MALL AND IS OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY. - INTEGRATED CARE SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO FAMILY DOCTOR AND MEDICAL TEAM, REFERRALS TO SPECIALTY CARE, COUNSELING, SOCIAL SERVICES, PARENTING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND LINKS TO OTHER PROVIDERS. EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES BEECH BROOK'S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE SIX TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS PROBLEMS EARLY IN LIFE, GIVING CHILDREN A BETTER CHANCE FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFF PROVIDES OUTPATIENT AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES; DAY CARE CONSULTATION AND TRAINING; BEHAVIORAL SCREENING AND ASSESSMENTS; AND CONSULTATION AND TRAINING TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED JULY 1, 2016 - JUNE 30, 2017 COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT AND SUPPORT: ACT TEAM FOR TRANSITIONAL YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS 64 CONNECT ATTACHMENT-BASED PARENTING 11 CHARDON SCHOOLS DIRECT SERVICES 424 YOUTH-LED PREVENTION 42 FAMILY PRESERVATION 209 OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 333 REACH 952 SAFE 94 SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES ORANGE SCHOOLS DIRECT SERVICES 260 SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2,151 TWINSBURG SCHOOLS DIRECT SERVICES 251 SUMMER PROGRAM 64 STRIDE MENTORING PROGRAM 64 EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION: COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION 3,500 EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 594 IN-HOME MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CHILD CARE CONSULTATION LIFT (SERVICES IN HOMELESS SHELTERS) 221 FAMILY DROP-IN CENTER PROGRAMS ANGER MANAGEMENT 325 FAMILY DROP-IN 408 FAMILY STABILITY/HOMELESS PREVENTION 88 FATHER'S GROUPS 54 HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES ADULTS 589 CHILDREN 198 HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING 133 HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 49 INTEGRATED CARE/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 271 MOMS AND MENTORS/TEEN MOMS 24 PAR (POLICE ASSISTED REFERRALS) 475 BASIC PARENTING CLASSES 125 STEPS (SECURITY, TOUCH, EYES, PLAY AND SOUND) 48 VOCA (VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE) 289 SUPPORTIVE VISITATION 81 COMMUNITY WRAPAROUND ADULTS 221 CHILDREN 342 TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT PARENTING PROGRAM 133 THERAPEUTIC TUTORING 45 SEMINARS FOR DIVORCING PARENTS 1,939 FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION: FOSTER CARE LEVELS 1-3 49 LEVEL 4 35 ADOPTION 1 CALM (RESPITE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN) 9 TOTAL SERVICES PROVIDED 15,165