2017-08-03T09:30:58-04:00 2016-12-31 753179359 ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS PC PO BOX 695 DOWAGIAC MI 49047 990 2016-01-01 382118101 FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES INC FAMI 2693440202 1608 LAKE STREET KALAMAZOO MI 49001 SHERRY THOMAS-CLOUD CEO 2693440202 2017-08-02 true REBECCA L MOORE CPA P00392717 2697823957 2017-08-03 E1FFCAEA9566C8FD1AE3B933E188936983F67461 E8A10FAB0A7F0C250EAE5FD6A6F745DC48501938 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z SHERRY THOMAS-CLOUD 1608 LAKE STREET KALAMAZOO MI 49001 16700785 false X FCSOURCE.ORG X 1903 MI FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES SUPPORTS, STRENGTHENS AND PRESERVES THE SAFETY, WELL BEING AND DIGNITY OF CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF CRITICAL HUMAN SERVICES. 20 20 239 230 0 7804703 1211797 8217605 8803110 763560 362534 6696 1358 16792564 10378799 234300 250167 0 7381916 7675741 55000 0 136791 2832697 3047999 10503913 10973907 6288651 -595108 25967455 26026266 1137907 1341291 24829548 24684975 X FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES SUPPORTS, STRENGTHENS AND PRESERVES THE SAFETY, WELL BEING AND DIGNITY OF CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF CRITICAL HUMAN SERVICES. false false 2997765 34722 3783126 FOSTER CARE OFFERS SAFETY AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT BY PROVIDING FAMILY CARE WHEN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT BECOMES NECESSARY. FOSTER FAMILIES ARE LICENSED BY THE AGENCY AND TRAINED TO NURTURE AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. CHILDREN'S TRAUMA TREATMENT AND PARENT COACHING ARE PROVIDED TO TREAT CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. PRIVATIZATION OF MICHIGAN'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM HAS INCREASED THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN COMING INTO THE AGENCY'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. IN 2016, 56,515 DAYS OF FOSTER CARE WERE PROVIDED TO 251 CHILDREN. 154 CHILDREN WERE TRANSITIONED FROM FOSTER CARE INTO ADOPTION PROGRAMS AS PART OF A PERMANENCY PLAN WHEN THEY COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO THEIR FAMILIES, 68 ADOPTIONS WERE FINALIZED. 1021594 19434 1024817 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT (FACT) IS A COMPREHENSIVE HOME-BASED TREATMENT SERVICE PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES WITH A CHILD WHO HAS A DIAGNOSABLE MENTAL ILLNESS AND IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF LIFE. THIS SERVICE MAY INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, GROUP, FAMILY AND PLAY THERAPY, PARENTING SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, 24-HOUR ON-CALL AVAILABILITY, ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. STAFF WORK WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR BOTH THE YOUTH AND FAMILY MEMBERS BASED ON A NEEDS-DRIVEN, STRENGTH-BASED APPROACH. IN 2016, 636 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED - 358 WERE CHILDREN. 844243 4650 535566 GLEN'S HOUSE YOUTH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE FOR YOUTH AGES 5-17 WITH A PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS EXPERIENCING AN ACUTE PSHYCHIATRIC CRISIS. GLEN'S HOUSE PROVIDES A SHORT-TERM (UP TO 14 NIGHTS) ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO AVERT INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC ADMISSION OR TO SHORTEN THE LENGTH OF AN INPATIENT STAY. CRISIS PLACEMENTS ARE ACCEPTED 24-HOURS, 365 DAYS A YEAR IN A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. YOUTH CRISIS RESPITE PROVIDES A SHORT-TERM PLACEMENT FOR YOUTH AGES 5-17 EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. SERVICES ARE TYPICALLY 2-14 DAYS AND ASSIST IN STABILIZING A CURRENT (NOT ON-GOING) CRISIS SITUATION. FOCUS IS ON THE TEMPORARY SEPARATION FROM YOUTH'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TO PREVENT DETERIORATION OR HARM TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. 4579187 191361 3459601 FOR 114 YEARS, FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES HAS RESPONDED TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES ACCOMPLISHING ITS MISSION TO "SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND DIGNITY OF CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES" THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF CHILD WELFARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CRISIS SERVICES. A CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS IS OFFERED, SERVING 7,947 INDIVIDUALS IN 2016, 4,384 OF THEM CHILDREN. AGENCY CLIENTS ARE SERVED IN ALLEGAN, BARRY, BERRIEN, BRANCH, CALHOUN, CASS, KALAMAZOO, ST. JOSEPH AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES IN CLIENT'S HOMES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, CRISIS RESIDENTIAL AND RESPITE HOMES, AND AGENCY SERVICE SITES IN KALAMAZOO AND CALHOUN COUNTIES. SERVICE QUALITY IS ASSURED THROUGH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORY BODIES, THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA), AND INTERNAL TRAINING AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DIRECTED AT BEST PRACTICES IN THE DELIVERY OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE AGENCY HAS BEEN ACCREDITED SINCE JUNE OF 1987 AND IS LICENSED FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. IN ADDITION TO FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT AND CRISIS RESIDENTIAL AND RESPITE, SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE: CHILD WELFARE: FAMILY PRESERVATION AND PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILIES FIRST, SERVE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BEING REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THE FAMILY ADVOCATE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES NEEDING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT AND PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND PARENTING EDUCATION IN A FAMILY'S HOME FOR FAMILIES WHERE THERE HAS BEEN AN INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. FAMILIES TOGETHER BUILDING SOLUTIONS IS AN IN-HOME PROGRAM THAT SERVES FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES RELATED TO CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING AND ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORTIVE ASSISTANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING SUPPORT WITH BUDGETING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, PARENTING SKILLS, CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS SKILLS AND BUILDING POSTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. WHEN A CHILD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILY, THE OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO RETURN THE CHILD TO THE HOME. FOSTER CARE SUPPORTIVE VISITATION/IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATION PROVIDES INTENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED PARENT-CHILD VISITS CENTERED ON THE CHILD AND PARENT EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO REPLACE OLD PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR WITH NEW, HEALTHIER ONES. THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS AND INCREASE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. PARENTING CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR PARENTS STRUGGLING WITH CORE PARENTING SKILLS AND ARE FOCUSED ON REBUILDING TRUST IN THE FAMILY. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES WORKS WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL HEALTH ISSUES - WHERE THEY NEED HELP - IN THEIR HOMES, IN SCHOOLS, IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND/OR AGENCY SERVICE SITES. THE COUNSELING CENTER AT FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING IN OFFICES IN KALAMAZOO, BATTLE CREEK AND PORTAGE, MICHIGAN AND IN SCHOOLS IN KALAMAZOO AND BATTLE CREEK. SERVICES ENABLE CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUES THAT MAY BE INTERFERING WITH THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, JOB AND/OR SCHOOL FUNCTIONING. AS CLIENTS LEARN ENHANCED COPING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DECREASED LEVELS OF STRESS, THEY ALSO LEARN HOW TO MANAGE FUTURE CRISES MORE SUCCESSFULLY. IN 2016, 1,746 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED COUNSELING SERVICES - 834 OF THEM CHILDREN. CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY SERVICES OFFER TRAUMA TREATMENT TO CHILDREN IN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THERAPISTS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED TO TREAT CHILDREN USING TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY. BI-LINGUAL, BI-CULTERAL OUTREACH SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO SPANISH SPEAKING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT LEFT UNTREATED, COULD OVERWHELM A CHILD OR FAMILY. IN ADDITION TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT, PARENT INFANT PROGRAMS SERVE FAMILIES WHERE EITHER THE PARENT OR CHILD IS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OFFERING FAMILY SUPPORT FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH AGE THREE. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, FAMILY AND PLAY THERAPY, PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, 24-HOUR ON-CALL AVAILABILITY, ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATES NECESSARY SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH A SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS OR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OR SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PERSON-CENTERED PLAN, LINKAGE AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONGOING COORDINATION TO ENSURE QUALITY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. IN 2016, 1,183 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED - 601 WERE CHILDREN. LINK SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND TO CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALLY OR IN A GROUP. THE PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS. WORKING WITH DIRECT CARE STAFF, GROUPS USE MUSIC, ART, SCIENCE AND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE; A 24-HOUR RESPONSE TEAM FOR YOUTH IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY FACING A MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS. AS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM, MOBILE CRISIS PROVIDES IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION, CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, ASSISTS FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING PRACTICAL SAFETY/CRISIS PLANS, AND PROVIDES FOLLOW UP SERVICES UNTIL THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ARE CONNECTED WITH ONGOING SERVICES. THIS SERVICE OPERATES 24-HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK IN SCHOOLS, HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. 4579187 191361 3459601 9442789 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false true 28 0 true 239 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MI X KATHLEEN HOMAN 2693440202 1608 LAKE STREET KALAMAZOO MI 49001 CLAYTON M WALDORF PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JANICE C MAATMAN VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 TIM MARTIN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS G WORGESS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KRIS CHARLES TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 FIONA DENNY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL E DUCK CPA TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL EVANS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID FURGASON TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNIE JOHNSON HENN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PRESTON HICKS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN J HOVESTADT TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN HUDSON TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF HUTCHISON TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG W LOCKERBIE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CONNIE MCFEE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA MILLER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARRIE R MORROW TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICTORIA REESE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAYE SANDERS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 HERMAN SMITH TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF WALKER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH WILLEY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRY THOMAS-CLOUD CEO 40.00 X 30000 0 0 ROSEMARY GARDINER CEO 40.00 X 147331 0 7481 JEFFREY MARSHALL DIR OF OPERA 40.00 X 106213 0 11822 283544 19303 2 true true false 91 1211706 519559 1211797 FOSTER CARE 624100 3783126 3783126 FACT 624100 1024817 1024817 CASE MANAGEMENT 624100 661818 661818 FAMILIES FIRST 624100 589648 589648 CRISIS RESIDENTIAL & RESPITE 624100 535566 535566 2208135 2208135 8803110 180920 180920 6430132 73468 6271288 50698 158844 22770 181614 181614 MISCELLANEOUS 1358 1358 1358 10378799 8986082 180920 250167 250167 6322845 5345749 862895 114201 92339 73756 17983 600 777869 686712 83387 7770 482688 407950 66002 8736 2003 2003 20200 20200 73085 63839 9246 252247 150659 101588 48113 22274 20355 5484 141341 123179 18162 123209 110406 12803 474545 421480 53065 298413 288790 9623 76769 48791 27978 276932 232650 44282 91172 80699 10473 RESPITE & FOSTER CARE 973768 973768 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 69077 69077 UWGKBC PARTNER ALLOCATION 56234 56234 MISCELLANEOUS 41611 7329 34282 29280 29280 10973907 9442789 1394327 136791 659577 472543 306113 396299 2742631 1089727 1077785 1080729 111952 95984 12897448 4274937 3999900 8622511 16854005 14052449 215492 216024 25967455 26026266 1137907 1341291 1137907 1341291 X 3587428 3803839 11309877 10946350 9932243 9934786 24829548 24684975 25967455 26026266 -595108 450535 X false true X true false X 2008240 1490202 2087260 7804703 1211797 14602202 2008240 1490202 2087260 7804703 1211797 14602202 39326 14562876 233167 248514 267671 200597 180920 1130869 16371 16431 17846 50648 15783719 36866680 0.92270 0.92160 X PART II, LINE 10 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 50,648 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12229564 825 734603 379288 51601 12534103 11595821 1001401 349 312593 55414 12229564 11293961 74781 683567 402022 54467 11595821 11004276 13280 1609875 1283158 50312 11293961 9940451 289992 1041586 214979 52774 11004276 0.23000 0.77000 true false 353203 353203 10755376 2859983 7895393 1788869 1414954 373915 8622511 10829334 450535 450535 10378799 10378799 10973907 10973907 10973907 true HOUSEHOLD & LIVING NEEDS 2348 250167 FMV X X false false false false false false false false false ROSEMARY GARDINER CEO 145188 2143 4478 3003 154812 GREENLEAF TRUST BD MEMBER TRUST FEES false X 27 415247 X BLDG DOORS 1 31235 X CLIENT SVCS 142 73077 false false false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D FOR 114 YEARS, FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES HAS RESPONDED TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES ACCOMPLISHING ITS MISSION TO "SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND DIGNITY OF CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES" THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF CHILD WELFARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CRISIS SERVICES. A CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS IS OFFERED, SERVING 7,947 INDIVIDUALS IN 2016, 4,384 OF THEM CHILDREN. AGENCY CLIENTS ARE SERVED IN ALLEGAN, BARRY, BERRIEN, BRANCH, CALHOUN, CASS, KALAMAZOO, ST. JOSEPH AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES IN CLIENT'S HOMES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, CRISIS RESIDENTIAL AND RESPITE HOMES, AND AGENCY SERVICE SITES IN KALAMAZOO AND CALHOUN COUNTIES. SERVICE QUALITY IS ASSURED THROUGH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORY BODIES, THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA), AND INTERNAL TRAINING AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DIRECTED AT BEST PRACTICES IN THE DELIVERY OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE AGENCY HAS BEEN ACCREDITED SINCE JUNE OF 1987 AND IS LICENSED FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. IN ADDITION TO FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT AND CRISIS RESIDENTIAL AND RESPITE, SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE: CHILD WELFARE: FAMILY PRESERVATION AND PARENTING SUPPORT PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILIES FIRST, SERVE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BEING REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THE FAMILY ADVOCATE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES NEEDING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT AND PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND PARENTING EDUCATION IN A FAMILY'S HOME FOR FAMILIES WHERE THERE HAS BEEN AN INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. FAMILIES TOGETHER BUILDING SOLUTIONS IS AN IN-HOME PROGRAM THAT SERVES FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES RELATED TO CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING AND ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORTIVE ASSISTANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING SUPPORT WITH BUDGETING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, PARENTING SKILLS, CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS SKILLS AND BUILDING POSTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. WHEN A CHILD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILY, THE OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO RETURN THE CHILD TO THE HOME. FOSTER CARE SUPPORTIVE VISITATION/IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATION PROVIDES INTENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED PARENT-CHILD VISITS CENTERED ON THE CHILD AND PARENT EDUCATION AND COACHING. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO REPLACE OLD PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR WITH NEW, HEALTHIER ONES. THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS AND INCREASE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. PARENTING CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR PARENTS STRUGGLING WITH CORE PARENTING SKILLS AND ARE FOCUSED ON REBUILDING TRUST IN THE FAMILY. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES WORKS WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL HEALTH ISSUES - WHERE THEY NEED HELP - IN THEIR HOMES, IN SCHOOLS, IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND/OR AGENCY SERVICE SITES. THE COUNSELING CENTER AT FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING IN OFFICES IN KALAMAZOO, BATTLE CREEK AND PORTAGE, MICHIGAN AND IN SCHOOLS IN KALAMAZOO AND BATTLE CREEK. SERVICES ENABLE CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUES THAT MAY BE INTERFERING WITH THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, JOB AND/OR SCHOOL FUNCTIONING. AS CLIENTS LEARN ENHANCED COPING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DECREASED LEVELS OF STRESS, THEY ALSO LEARN HOW TO MANAGE FUTURE CRISES MORE SUCCESSFULLY. IN 2016, 1,746 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED COUNSELING SERVICES - 834 OF THEM CHILDREN. CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY SERVICES OFFER TRAUMA TREATMENT TO CHILDREN IN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THERAPISTS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED TO TREAT CHILDREN USING TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY. BI-LINGUAL, BI-CULTERAL OUTREACH SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO SPANISH SPEAKING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT LEFT UNTREATED, COULD OVERWHELM A CHILD OR FAMILY. IN ADDITION TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT, PARENT INFANT PROGRAMS SERVE FAMILIES WHERE EITHER THE PARENT OR CHILD IS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OFFERING FAMILY SUPPORT FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH AGE THREE. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, FAMILY AND PLAY THERAPY, PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, 24-HOUR ON-CALL AVAILABILITY, ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. CASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATES NECESSARY SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH A SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS OR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY OR SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PERSON-CENTERED PLAN, LINKAGE AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONGOING COORDINATION TO ENSURE QUALITY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. IN 2016, 1,183 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED - 601 WERE CHILDREN. LINK SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND TO CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALLY OR IN A GROUP. THE PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS. WORKING WITH DIRECT CARE STAFF, GROUPS USE MUSIC, ART, SCIENCE AND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE; A 24-HOUR RESPONSE TEAM FOR YOUTH IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY FACING A MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS. AS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM, MOBILE CRISIS PROVIDES IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION, CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, ASSISTS FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING PRACTICAL SAFETY/CRISIS PLANS, AND PROVIDES FOLLOW UP SERVICES UNTIL THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ARE CONNECTED WITH ONGOING SERVICES. THIS SERVICE OPERATES 24-HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK IN SCHOOLS, HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED BY EMAIL TO ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE SUBMITTAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REQUESTED AND COMPLETED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. THESE ARE REQUIRED TO BE UPDATED ANNUALLY AS WELL AS OTHER TIMES AS A CHANGE WARRANTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE BOARD CONSIDERS RELEVANT MARKET INFORMATION PLUS INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND WEIGHS THOSE FACTORS AGAINST THE AGENCY'S FISCAL VIABILITY WHEN DETERMINING ANY CHANGES TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B NO LESS THAN ANNUALLY, THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS MARKET SALARY INFORMATION FOR ALL POSITIONS. THE COMMITTEE APPROVES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SALARY STRUCTURE AND RATE CHANGES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, TAX RETURNS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST.