2018-04-24T10:43:45-05:00 2017-06-30 271728945 PKF O'Connor Davies llp 300 TICE BOULEVARD SUITE 315 WOODCLIFF LAKE NJ 07677 990 2016-07-01 221758926 HUDSON MILESTONES INC HUDS 2014347783 365-381 CLENDENNY AVENUE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 karen grey treasurer 2014347783 2018-04-12 1 JOSEPH NRUSSELL P00168046 2017129800 2018-04-12 47.19.39.42 2018-04-12 08:13:02 ED P 5FBDCBD040DC1AD11941E9056BDD8F8313149616 CA72600D86868BB63E6792AE27374A61CFC4C663 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z lauren nardini 365-381 CLENDENNY AVENUE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 8163116 0 X WWW.HUDSONMILESTONES.ORG X 1950 NJ HUDSON MILESTONES SEEKS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A HUDSON COUNTY BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CARE, SUPPORT AND ADVANCEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE GOALS AND ESTABLISHING SELF SUFFICIENCY IN THE COMMUNITY. 11 11 312 14 0 0 7336002 7483687 499135 492734 6287 12537 101355 111261 7942779 8100219 0 0 0 0 6053038 5905270 0 0 0 2082085 1870865 8135123 7776135 -192344 324084 6542680 6841548 3156273 3133002 3386407 3708546 X HUDSON MILESTONES SEEKS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A HUDSON COUNTY BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CARE, SUPPORT AND ADVANCEMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE GOALS AND ESTABLISHING SELF SUFFICIENCY IN THE COMMUNITY. 0 0 5109471 492734 ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES THE DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OF HUDSON MILESTONES ENCOMPASSES ELEVEN PROGRAMS WHICH SERVE THE NEEDS OF OVER 50 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES REFERS TO LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR ADULTS AGES 21 OR OLDER WITH I/DD WHICH ALLOW INTEGRATION INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF COMMUNITY LIFE. BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS, WHEN APPLICABLE, ARE EXAMPLES OF SERVICES PROVIDED. ACCEPTING RESIDENTS FROM STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS AND COMMUNITY FAMILIES, THESE SERVICES PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE TO INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT AND TO LIVING AT HOME WHEN THIS IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE OR ADVISABLE.THE GROUP HOME AND SUPERVISED APARTMENT PROGRAMS OPERATED BY HUDSON MILESTONES PROVIDE A COMMUNITY INTEGRATION LIVING OPTION FOR THOSE WHO CAN NO LONGER LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR ON THEIR OWN. THE PROGRAMS AVOID PLACEMENTS IN STATE INSTITUTIONS AND ARE FUNDED BY THE STATE AT A FRACTION OF THE COST OF INSTITUTIONALIZATION.THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE AROUND THE CLOCK STAFF SUPERVISION FOR THE CLIENTS. A HOME ATMOSPHERE IS MAINTAINED, AND ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED SO THAT OUR CLIENTS CAN FULFILL THEIR DAILY NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. MEDICAL CARE COORDINATION, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT ARE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OFFERED.THESE PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS TEACHING THE CLIENTS HOW TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT IN A NUMBER OF AREAS. MOST COMMON AREAS INCLUDE SOCIAL SKILLS, HOUSEHOLD SKILLS AND DAILY HYGIENE. EACH CLIENT HAS A PERSONAL "PLAN" WHICH IS TAILORED TO THEIR ABILITIES. ALONG WITH THE EDUCATIONAL ASPECT OF THE PROGRAM, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND RECREATION PLAY A MAJOR PART IN THE TOTAL SERVICE OF THE PROGRAM. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPECIAL OLYMPICS, MUSEUMS, LOCAL THEATERS, OVERNIGHT TRIPS, DANCES AND DINING OUT AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS, TO NAME A FEW. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES THE PURPOSE OF HUDSON MILESTONES' DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY.HUDSON MILESTONES OPERATES TWO DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS; ONE IN BAYONNE AND ONE IN JERSEY CITY. THEY PROVIDE DAY PROGRAMMING FOR OVER 110 RESIDENTS OF THE HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY. THESE CENTERS ARE PLACES OF INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION, LEARNING AND CREATION. EACH PERSON CAN FIND WAYS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS WHILE ALSO INCREASING SKILLS AND INTERESTS WHICH OUR INNOVATIVE STAFF INCORPORATE INTO THE DAILY SCHEDULE. PROGRAMMING IS DEVELOPED BASED ON EACH PERSON'S INTERESTS, GOALS AND NEEDS. OUR DAY HABILITATION CURRICULUM EMPHASIZES LEARNING SOCIAL, SAFETY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.WE ALSO OFFER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LEARNING INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES, HOW TO FILL OUT JOB APPLICATIONS AND OFFER DISCUSSIONS ABOUT JOB SKILLS. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COLLATING, LABELING, SMALL ASSEMBLY AND SHREDDING. WE HAVE CLEANING CREWS THAT CLEAN THE CENTERS AS WELL AS PLACES IN THE COMMUNITY.AS ALWAYS, OUR FOCUS IS ON PROVIDING WHATEVER ASSISTANCE A PERSON REQUIRES FOR PARTICIPATION IN HIS/HER COMMUNITY TO THE FULLEST LEVEL OF THEIR CAPABILITIES.MUSICAL MILESTONES - IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PERFORMANCE ARTISTS, OUR PROGRAM MEMBERS INCORPORATE DANCE, MOVEMENT AND SINGING INTO CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY LEARN THAT IMAGINATION IS FUN AND THAT EACH OF US IS WORTHY OF ESTEEM, BOTH FROM SELF AND OTHERS.WEEKEND RESPITE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM SERVES 29 ADULT CLIENTS FOR 40 SATURDAYS A YEAR FROM 10AM to 4:00PM. THE PROGRAM DOES NOT OPERATE WEEKS IN WHICH THERE IS AN AGENCY CLOSING OR ANY SATURDAY DURING AN EXTENDED HOLIDAY WEEKEND. THE WRP OPERATES OUT OF OUR JERSEY CITY DAY HABILITATION (JCDH). THE ADULT CLIENTS ARE DRAWN MOSTLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, FROM THOSE WE KNOW THROUGH SERVING THEM IN OUR DAY PROGRAM. IT IS OPEN TO PEOPLE WHO DO NOT LIVE IN A GROUP HOME, SPONSOR HOME, OR A RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT FUNDED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.THROUGH A RANGE OF COMMUNITY AND CENTER-BASED ACTIVITIES, THE WRP'S GOALS ARE TO GIVE THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS A CHANCE FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES AND INTEGRATION ALONG WITH GIVING FAMILY MEMBERS TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM THEIR DIRECT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES.RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED SERVICES TO 50 CLIENTS IN THE GROUP HOMES AND TWO IN IN-HOME SETTINGS. 667638 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERTHE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LOCATED IN JERSEY CITY, PROVIDED FORTY-EIGHT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. THE CENTER (CDC) OPERATES FROM MONDAY-FRIDAY. FOR FFY17 136 KIDS RECEIVED OVER 52,000 HOURS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.IN-HOME YOUTH RESPITE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 40 FAMILIES WITH OVER 7,000 HOURS OF RESPITE SERVICES. YOUTH & ADULT IN HOME RESPITE PROVIDES FAMILY CAREGIVERS WITH A SHORT PERIOD OF REST OR RELIEF BY ARRANGING ALTERNATE CAREGIVING FOR THE FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. OVER FORTY FAMILIES IN HUDSON COUNTY RECEIVE IN-HOME RESPITE CARE EACH WEEK. SPECIALLY TRAINED PROVIDERS CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH ACTIVITIES WHICH BEST SUIT THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. RESPITE PROVIDERS GIVE SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF SELF-HELP, PRACTICAL SKILLS AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SOCIAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE A TOP PRIORITY. ADULTS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM ARE REFERRED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. YOUTHS (UP TO AGES 21 YEARS) ARE REFERRED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES' DIVISION OF CHILDREN SYSTEM OF CARE. FORTY (40) FAMILIES RECEIVED SERVICES IN the CURRENT FISCAL YEARTHE CDC PROVIDED FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THOSE LIVING IN OUR LIMITED CATCHMENT AREA, AS WELL AS FREE MEALS AND SNACKS, AND AN EVER-CHANGING ARRAY OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SENSORY AND PLAY EXPERIENCES IN A 1:4 TEACHER/CHILD RATIO WITH HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF. PARENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND PARENT PARTICIPATION DAYS ARE OFFERED TO PROVIDE ADDED ENRICHMENT AND INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM IS FINANCED THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT FUNDING SOURCES. WE SERVED 70 FAMILIES DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. 254190 EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES HUDSON MILESTONES' EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM (EIS) PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT HUDSON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN, WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DIAGNOSED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. STAFF PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION AND SUPPORT WHILE MODELING INTERVENTION STRATEGIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE CHILD'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (HOME, CHILD CARE CENTER OR OTHER) BY A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS. OVER 69 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVED 4,000 HOURS OF DEVELOPMENTAL EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.CHILDREN MEETING THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (BIRTH -3 YEARS OLD) AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN HUDSON COUNTY RECEIVE FAMILY TRAINING SERVICES. HUDSON MILESTONES' SERVICES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTION, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, NURSE SUPPORT AND FAMILY SUPPORT. OUR STAFF ARE SPECIALISTS IN THIS FIELD. THERE WERE 136 FAMILIES SERVED FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.IN THE NEW JERSEY EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM (NJEIS), THE PRACTITIONER WORKS AS PART OF A TRANSDISCIPLINARY TEAM, INCLUDING THE FAMILY, SPECIAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES (SCHS) SERVICE COORDINATOR, INTERPRETERS, AND OTHER PRACTITIONERS. THE FAMILY IS THE CENTER OF EI SERVICES. THEY CHOOSE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE MEANINGFUL FOR THEM. THE EI SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE CHILD'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS, PRIMARILY IN THEIR HOME, BUT ALSO IN COMMUNITY LOCATIONS SUCH AS AT THEIR CHILD CARE CENTER. EI SERVICES ARE NEVER 1:1, SO EACH HOME SESSION MUST INCLUDE BOTH THE FAMILY AND CHILD, OCCURRING AS PART OF THE NATURAL ROUTINE IN THE CHILD'S DAY AND ENVIRONMENT. THE GOAL OF EARLY INTERVENTION IS TO PROVIDE A SERVICE TO THE FAMILY THAT WILL HELP THEM TO LEARN AND BE COMFORTABLE USING THE INTERVENTION STRATEGIES DEVELOPED FOR THE CHILD, THUS ENHANCING THEIR CAPACITY TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THEIR CHILD.HUDSON MILESTONES HAS BEEN PROVIDING EI SERVICES SINCE 1983, WORKING WITH APPROXIMATELY 200 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT HUDSON COUNTY OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR. IN 2004, THIS PROGRAM WENT TO A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIVISION OF FAMILY HEALTH SYSTEM FFS REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM. 100177 100177 6131476 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 27 0 312 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NJ X AKENTEN OTI 2014347783 365-381 CLENDENNY AVENUE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 SALLY MEDEIROS CHAIRMAN 10.00 X X 0 0 0 NAT AMADEOESQ PAST CHAIRMAN 10.00 X X 0 0 0 LAUREN NARDINI VICE CHAIR 10.00 X X 0 0 0 ARLENE RUTKOWSKI TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 KAREN GRAY SECRETARY 10.00 X X 0 0 0 FELICIANO LIM PARLIAMENTARIAN 10.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN JESPERSENESQ DIRECTOR, THRU 10/19/16 4.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA VELEZ ESQ DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 JANICE FIORE DIRECTOR, THRU 1/18/17 4.00 X 0 0 0 TED FIORE DIRECTOR, THRU 1/18/17 4.00 X 0 0 0 BIANCA ACETI DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 JEROME ACETI DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 LYNETTE MEDEIROS DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 EUFRACIA CRUZ DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 TERESA MAIETTI CEO 40.00 X 140500 0 5860 Akenten Oti DIRECTOR FINANCE 40.00 X 57420 0 5445 197920 0 11305 2 0 0 0 ADP PO Box 842875 Boston MA 02284 Payroll Services 102508 1 5460 29302 7436918 12007 7483687 Direct Contribution to 623990 492734 492734 492734 12537 12537 118499 42709 75790 75790 75790 22205 29302 19380 2825 2825 1616 808 808 808 Miscellaneous Income 900099 31838 31838 31838 8100219 492734 0 123798 262255 221236 41019 4824554 4069950 754604 16239 12731 3508 205354 147305 58049 596868 467937 128931 80278 41489 38789 37500 37500 208631 124846 83785 4449 798 3651 214798 165018 49780 107145 55374 51771 196388 168392 27996 78284 56922 21362 17946 5256 12690 319963 140462 179501 243767 144403 99364 Food Costs 144172 133111 11061 Repairs and Maintenance 110637 87435 23202 Program Supplies 96794 87990 8804 Miscellaneous Expenses 10113 821 9292 7776135 6131476 1644659 0 193001 382191 1957795 2315140 77531 69991 31166 11716 48205 63160 8933601 7255946 1902944 1677655 2332038 2321695 6542680 6841548 248635 311011 32287 2755623 2755623 119728 66368 3156273 3133002 X 3334107 3656246 52300 52300 3386407 3708546 6542680 6841548 324084 -1945 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 8041482 8140897 7286683 7336002 7483687 38288751 8041482 8140897 7286683 7336002 7483687 38288751 38288751 90841 102784 95410 111611 131036 531682 21946 837 9100 8931 3633 44447 366732 37362 60834 6223 31838 502989 39367869 0.97260 0.97430 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6488462 5029049 1459413 661110 583465 77645 1784029 1643432 140597 1677655 Due from Prodigy 7611 Tax Recoverable 27717 Buildings - community facility 2286367 2321695 Due to State of NJ 42798 Other Liabilities 23570 66368 X 8161171 -1945 62897 60952 8100219 0 8100219 7839032 62897 62897 7776135 0 7776135 Part X, Line 2: The Organization recognizes the effect of income tax positions only when they are more likely than not to be sustained. Management has determined that the Organization had no uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The Organization is no longer subject to examination by the applicable taxing jurisdictions for periods prior to 2014. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Event Expenses Repoted on Part VIII, Line 8B 20,188. Rental Expenses Reported on Part VIII, LINE 6B 42,709. Change in Fair Value of Interest Rate Swap Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Event Expenses Reported on Part VIII, LINE 8B 20,188. Rental Expenses reported on Part VIII, LINE 6B 42,709. Dinner Dance Special Events 51507 29302 22205 1191 10988 500 6701 51507 29302 22205 1191 10988 500 6701 19380 2825 teresa maietti CEO salary advance X 53500 11716 0 1 0 11716 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 SALLY MEDEIROS AND LYNETTE MEDEIROS, BOARD MEMBERS, Have a family relationship. JANICE FIORE AND TED FIORE, BOARD MEMBERS, Have a family relationship. JEROME ACETI AND BIANCA ACETI, BOARD MEMBERS, Have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO AlL PERSONS SUPPORTIVE TO THE PURPOSES OF THE AGENCY. MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE ACQUIRED THROUGH APPLICATION AND UPON PAYMENT OF DUES OR ANY OTHER METHOD THAT A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD SO CHOOSES. THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP: MEMBER, SILVER MEMBER AND GOLD MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a THERE SHALL BE UP TO EIGHTEEN(18)MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE FOR three YEARS. THERE SHALL BE THREE(3) CLASSES WITH SIX (6) DIRECTORS IN EACH CLASS THAT ROTATE IN THREE (3)YEAR INTERVALS. It shall be the duty of the nominating commitee to name nominees for all elective officers for the bi-annual election. At a meeting held at least two(2) months prior to the bi-annual meeting, three (3) people from the board of directors will be selected by the chairman to serve on the Nominating Committee. The immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors shall serve as Chairman of the Committee. The report of the nominating committee shall be included with the notice of the Bi-Annual Meeting. At the bi-annual meeting: the report of the nominating committee shall be read; Additional nominations may be made from the floor by any member of the agency provided the proposed nominee has given written consent to be nominated; if there is a contest of any office, the election for that office shall be written ballot; whenever written ballots are required, the chairman shall appoint tellers to collect and count ballots. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b the form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm. Before filing the Form 990, THE 990 RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE director of finance AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN. a final draft is provided electronically to the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Every member of the Board fills out an application that discloses any existing or potential conflict of interest between the member and the Organization. The Board monitors and enforces compliance by reviewing these disclosure statements on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL ANNUALLY REVIEW THE SALARY RANGES OF ALL PERSONNEL AND RECOMMEND INCREMENTS FOR ADOPTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THEY WILL ANNUALLY REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND REPORT SAME TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALONG WITH RECOMMENDING AN ANNUAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 the organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. in addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, form 990, form 1023, and by-laws are also available upon written request at the the organization's address or by calling the organization directly at (201)434-7783.