2018-07-06T15:13:04-05:00 2017-12-31 840884124 BiggsKofford PC 630 Southpointe Court Suite 200 Colorado Springs CO 80906 990 2017-01-01 841476535 Special Kids-Special Families Inc SPEC 7194478983 424 W Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80905 Linda Ellegard Executive Director 7194478983 2018-07-02 1 Greg Papineau CPA P00294662 7195799090 2018-06-29 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Linda Ellegard 424 W Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80905 5627269 0 X www.sksfcolorado.org X 1998 CO Promote, strengthen, and support individuals with disabilities and their families. Our purpose is to provide support services to families who have a family member with a disability in a manner that provides opportunity to those in need with limited resources. 10 10 126 175 0 0 756847 438481 4654892 5184490 2423 -14236 2689 -18378 5416851 5590357 2496888 2685704 0 0 1904176 1898555 0 0 75087 877831 840737 5278895 5424996 137956 165361 1392399 1607783 336599 386622 1055800 1221161 X Promote, strengthen, and support individuals with disabilities and their families. Our purpose is to provide support services to families who have a family member with a disability in a manner that provides opportunity to those in need with limited resources. 0 0 1266077 1707172 2448976 SKSF Host Home/Residential Program contracts with eligible host home providers to support, supervise and open up their homes to care for adults with disabilities who are eligible for the Comprehensive Medical Waiver. This program experienced continued growth of the number of clients we served, which allowed us to expand our host home staff to continue to offer our providers and clients a strong level of support services with 24 hour crisis intervention trainings, respite services, representative payee services, oversight of the progression of client life goals and objectives. 2102747 978532 1346226 SKSF Foster Care Placement Services (placement of children). This program began in 2002 at the request of El Paso County Department of Human Services. A factor for the therapeutic nature of the foster care program is that there are a significant number of children in the foster care homes having intellectual and developmental disabilities. Families are recruited and trained to provide for the significant needs and challenges that the children often present. Foster families are located in the Denver Metro area, south on through Colorado Springs and Teller County on to the Pueblo area. Referrals are received throughout the state. The Foster Care program also contracts with Aspen Pointe Behavioral Health to provide planned and crisis respite for families they serve through the use of our foster homes. The foster program has started to accept private care respite requests from birth families and will utilize foster families. The program now is identifying particular families who frequent provide the respite service as family resource homes. In 2017 the Foster Care program outcomes maintains a factor having a higher than national average standard in preventing disruption of placements. This is an indicative skill and ability of our staff to provide significant prevention and intervention services. Our Foster Care Program experienced an increase in monthly placements in a stable and steady growth. In January 2017, we started with 63 children in placement and we have maintained our census with stability through the year. The program improved quality of services through regular foster parent support in transportation services, in consistent monthly trainings and support group meetings. This in turn, has increased foster parent referrals. Benchmarks is a specialized part to the foster care program which recruits and trains families to accept youth and young adults with duel diagnosis. A target group of this program is the young adults with developmental disabilities. The foster care program is working closely with the adult residential program to aid young adults with disabilities in the foster care system to move into the adult host home program. Our goal is to help stabilize their lives and prepare the youth for community living. 1119112 1216277 SKSF Adult Day Services- I-CAN day program is a community based program, offering transportation from the individual's home to the program, as well as to access services in the community for individuals with disabilities. The clients work with an adult Services mentor with individual habilitation goals that are addressed in each given day. Our program encourages our clients to engage themselves within the community to help build their socialization and self-esteem by volunteering at various organizations such as overseeing the upkeep of Nancy Lewis Park, helping in the lunch room at Classical Academy School, helping at Pikes Peak Humane Society, and much more. Clients are also able to engage in recreation and physical activity by going to such locations as the zoo, YMCA, shopping, etc. Joey's Place is the facility based program which provides clients the opportunity for working on activities such as cooking projects, health and wellness with exercise classes (including yoga through The Smokebrush Foundation), academic work including an in depth holistic study of different countries each month to understand their culture, foods, and geography. We also have sign language classes, computer classes, and art classes. In 2013 we added a Joey's Place garden. Clients learn how to plant seeds, transplant and nurture to maturity. The clients loved picking the vegetables they grew and were able to incorporate them into their cooking classes. They enjoyed this activity so much that we have made it an annual event. In 2016 SKSF Adult Services saw growth in serving clients through the EBD (Elderly, Blind, Disabled) Waiver. Four clients are currently being served under this waiver program. Adult Services has an active volunteer group that volunteers at sites such as Restore, Springs Rescue Mission, Classical Academy, Cross Fire Ministries, and Care and Share. This program was selected by School District #11 as a choice for parents. 60% of all day program clients are transported to the program by SKSF transportation services. This program accepts individuals on Medicaid Waivers, as well as having some clients using the ability to pay to help working parents/guardians with adult children living in the home. Individuals have the option of choosing either the I-CAN program or Joey's Place or a combination of both in their given service plan. This program services an average of 75 adults. 415253 173011 Zach's Place- Zach's Place Center is the only licensed child care center in the Pikes Peak Region that specializes in serving families who are raising children with disabilities. The center was licensed by the State of Colorado in 1999 when the center opened its doors to serve the community. These services include respite and child care, community connections, life skills training, transportation to access the program, home based care and socialization groups that meet three times a month. In 2013 the State of Colorado approved program expansion to serve children from 2 1/2 years to 21 years. The program added an Assistant Director position to assist with developing an expanded plan of curriculum and activities. Zach's Place is available seven days a week; providing overnight care, as well as before and after school, weekend and evening care. The primary diagnoses of the children served were on the autism spectrum, and other significant diagnosis includes cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, and moderate to profound intellectual disabilities. The staff members are trained for such medical interventions as serving children who have seizure disorders, diabetes, gastrostomy services (g-tube feedings). The program features regular monthly socialization activities including fund nights and teen nights to encourage youth to build relationships and promote community support and involvement. These nights have offered continuing support to the parents and families. The majority of families are considered to be low income families by HUD standards for our area. In 2012 SKSF began a Sibshops program within Zach's Place. This is our third year running this program and it continues to be a huge success. This is a Sibling Support project which seeks to increase peer support through regular activities for the siblings of children with special needs in a relaxed and recreational setting. In 2013 the ARC of Pikes Peak began to collaborate with SKSF to co-sponsor the activities. Zach's Place continues to work with many organizations in the community including KIDPOWER, The Autism and Asperger's Network, Alliance for Kids, the Child Care Directors Network, and the "Smiles" parent group. Volunteerism is an important part of this program. Various organizational groups have largely contributed to provide interactions and socialization with the youth which impacts the youth and family members.In 2013 the Board of Directors agreed to a strategic plan to expand and enhance Zach's Place program through the relocation to a larger and program designated facility. In 2014 Zach's Place program received a significant grant to initiate the Capital Campaign Project for the relocation and eventual purchase of the facility. The grant award was for costs related to the remodel of the facility and the relocation ($75,000). The additional $300,000 was provided to aid in the purchase of the building. A lease agreement was created and signed relocating Zach's Place to a 5,100 square foot building located at 4795 Granby Circle in Colorado Springs. In November 2016, the capital campaign reached its goal of raising the needed funds; and in December 2016 the intent to purchase agreement was signed by the owner and Special Kids Special Families. With the help of Home Builders Cares Program, the playground equipment was installed in 2017; and the Center served a record number of hours of care-21,700 hours. 415253 173011 4903189 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 126 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CO X The Organization 7194478983 424 W Pikes Peak Colorado Springs CO 80905 Joyce Morgan Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Kelso Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Greg Garrison Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jessica Shubert Treasurer 40.00 X X 5513 0 0 Linda Ellegard Executive Director 40.00 X X 63065 0 7708 Kathy Ciano-McGee President 40.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Schaefer Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Butts Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Harold Jordan Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan McCaskill Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 68578 0 7708 0 0 0 0 0 40966 158800 238715 41422 438481 Host Home 624100 2448976 2448976 Foster Care Placement 624100 1346226 1346226 I-CAN 624100 1216277 1216277 Zach's Place 624100 173011 173011 5184490 461 461 14697 -14697 -14697 -14697 3837 40966 22215 -18378 -18378 5590357 5184490 0 -32614 2685704 2685704 68577 57953 10028 596 1518177 1282979 222004 13194 183357 154951 26812 1594 128444 108545 18783 1116 102967 56718 20207 26042 16730 3864 9866 3000 196545 167231 24414 4900 34073 32956 1117 93620 10694 82926 Program Operations Supp 234702 234189 438 75 Acct/Billing Support 46919 25845 9208 11866 Vehicle Maintenance 35773 35552 221 0 Program Administration 33404 17667 14718 1019 46004 28341 5978 11685 5424996 4903189 446720 75087 X 60296 147197 755968 215557 30000 39307 372590 524732 37088 14216 806121 147349 123215 658772 13242 8002 1392399 1607783 229833 265399 20125 40668 86641 80555 336599 386622 X 424082 1126854 631718 94307 1055800 1221161 1392399 1607783 165361 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 427146 437185 562399 756847 438481 2622058 4093308 4889100 4629934 4629838 5188328 23430508 4520454 5326285 5192333 5386685 5626809 26052566 5006 20374 4825 2020 4835 37060 104263 336742 138780 48216 628001 109269 357116 143605 50236 4835 665061 25387505 316 526 688 6100 461 8091 316 526 688 6100 461 8091 2455 2455 4523225 5326811 5193021 5392785 5627270 26063112 0.97410 0.97050 0.00030 0.00030 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 20125 20553 40678 1 X 242236 242236 340900 20898 320002 222985 126451 96534 658772 Salaries and Benefits Payable 80555 80555 X 5627270 36913 36913 5590357 0 5590357 5461909 36913 36913 5424996 0 5424996 Part IV, Line 2b: Custodial accounts for clients of the organization for their personal needs. Part X, Line 2: The Organization evaluates the effect of uncertain income tax positions, if any, and provides for those positions in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 450, Contingencies. The Organization discloses any material adjustments as a result of income tax examinations. The Organization reports interest and penalties resulting from these adjustments as interest expense and other expenses, as applicable. No tax accrual for uncertain tax positions has been recorded as management believes there are no uncertain tax positions for the Organization. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses 22,215. Loss on Sale of Assets 14,698. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Fundraising Expenses 22,215. Loss on Sale of Assets 14,698. X X X X X X CO Night of Comedy 34528 33255 1273 17988 Bowlathon 5696 3132 2564 295 5 4579 4579 3932 44803 40966 3837 22215 22215 -18378 1 Foster Parent Program 103 978532 Host Home Program 81 1707172 Linda Ellegard Executive Director 15600 Organization rents operating location from the Executive Director..LIST 7 0 X Misc Items 116 41422 Fair Value 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors prior to being filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At the beginning of the year, all Board members, in writing submit conflict of interest, and share the information amongst all Board members. Staff are to report other outside employment when working outside the organization, for determination of possible conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board evaluates the Director annually, and any salary increases are determined by peformance base. Key employees are evaluated annually, following the 90 day evaluation, and is based upon performance. The Executive Director evaluates key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization keeps documents required to be available for public inspection on hand at the office. The documents are available upon request. Form 990 Part XII, Line 2c The process for overseeing the audit and the selection committee has not changed from previous years.