2016-08-09T07:26:32-05:00 2015-12-31 753179359 ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS PC PO BOX 695 DOWAGIAC MI 49047 990 2015-01-01 382118101 FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES INC FAMI 2693440202 1608 LAKE STREET KALAMAZOO MI 49001 ROSEMARY GARDINER CEO 2693440202 2016-08-03 true REBECCA L MOORE CPA P00392717 2697823957 2016-08-09 2015 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z ROSEMARY GARDINER 1608 LAKE STREET KALAMAZOO MI 49001 17768225 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 20 278 232 0 2087260 7804703 9458534 8217605 1066372 763560 17846 6696 12630012 16792564 308004 234300 0 8351998 7381916 55000 241163 2693700 2832697 11353702 10503913 1276310 6288651 20526345 25967455 1225212 1137907 19301133 24829548 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 3523691 37611 3718631 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 BY 106% SINCE 2009. IN 2015, 51,157 DAYS OF FOSTER CARE WERE PROVIDED TO 266 CHILDREN. 131 CHILDREN WERE TRANSITIONED FROM FOSTER CARE INTO PERMANENT FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTION AS PART OF A PERMANENCY PLAN WHEN THEY COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO THEIR FAMILIES. 1107091 30268 1047763 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 2015, 1,118 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED - 483 OF THOSE WERE CHILDREN. 1081346 12855 621147 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 2015, 1,614 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED COUNSELING SERVICES - 797 OF THOSE WERE CHILDREN. 2952431 153566 2830064 FOR 113 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 AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. A CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS IS OFFERED, SERVING 7,370 INDIVIDUALS IN 2015, 3,976 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, RESPITE HOMES, AND AGENCY SERVICE SITES IN KALAMAZOO AND CALHOUN COUNTIES. IN RECENT YEARS FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES HAS EXPERIENCED GROWTH IN SERVICES NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PRIVATIZATION OF CHILD WELFARE, BUT BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY AND CONTINUITY OF THE CARE THAT IS PROVIDED. 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, CASE MANAGEMENT AND OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE: CHILD WELFARE: FAMILY PRESERVATION 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. FAMILY SCHOOL ADVOCACY SERVICES PROVIDE COACHING TO PARENTS AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN CALHOUN COUNTY. THE CHILD'S ADVOCATE WORKS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE SCHOOL, FOSTER PARENTS AND BIRTH PARENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD, COORDINATING NECESSARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 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. OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL SOCIOECONOMIC LEVELS. THERAPISTS PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY TO ENABLE CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUES THAT MAY BE INTERFERING WITH THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, JOB, SCHOOL AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING. CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY SERVICES OFFER TRAUMA ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT TO CHILDREN IN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THERAPISTS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED TO ASSESS AND 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. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT AND PARENT INFANT PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, HOME-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WITH YOUTH EXPERIENCING A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AND HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF LIFE. THE PARENT INFANT PROGRAM SERVES 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. 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, SPORTS, NATURE AND SCIENCE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. CHILDREN'S RESPITE PROGRAM OFFERS CARE TO CHILDREN AGES 5-17 WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN A RESPITE HOME USING FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION, DAILY LIVING, ADAPTIVE AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS OF PARTICIPANTS WHILE OFFERING A BREAK FROM CARE GIVING RESPONSIBILITIES TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES. FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CRISIS SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE: 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 ASSESSEMENTS, 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. GLEN'S HOUSE YOUTH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE FOR YOUTH AGES 5-17 WITH A PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS EXPERIENCING AN ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS. GLEN'S HOUSE IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A SHORT-TERM (UP TO 14 NIGHTS) ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO AVERT AN 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. 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A CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS IS OFFERED, SERVING 7,370 INDIVIDUALS IN 2015, 3,976 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, RESPITE HOMES, AND AGENCY SERVICE SITES IN KALAMAZOO AND CALHOUN COUNTIES. IN RECENT YEARS FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES HAS EXPERIENCED GROWTH IN SERVICES NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF STATE OF MICHIGAN PRIVATIZATION OF CHILD WELFARE, BUT BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY AND CONTINUITY OF THE CARE THAT IS PROVIDED. 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, CASE MANAGEMENT AND OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE: CHILD WELFARE: FAMILY PRESERVATION 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. FAMILY SCHOOL ADVOCACY SERVICES PROVIDE COACHING TO PARENTS AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN CALHOUN COUNTY. THE CHILD'S ADVOCATE WORKS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE SCHOOL, FOSTER PARENTS AND BIRTH PARENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD, COORDINATING NECESSARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 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. OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL SOCIOECONOMIC LEVELS. THERAPISTS PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE AND FAMILY THERAPY TO ENABLE CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND INTERPERSONAL ISSUES THAT MAY BE INTERFERING WITH THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, JOB, SCHOOL AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING. CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY SERVICES OFFER TRAUMA ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT TO CHILDREN IN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THERAPISTS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED TO ASSESS AND 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. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT AND PARENT INFANT PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, HOME-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WITH YOUTH EXPERIENCING A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AND HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF LIFE. THE PARENT INFANT PROGRAM SERVES 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. 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, SPORTS, NATURE AND SCIENCE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. CHILDREN'S RESPITE PROGRAM OFFERS CARE TO CHILDREN AGES 5-17 WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN A RESPITE HOME USING FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION, DAILY LIVING, ADAPTIVE AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS OF PARTICIPANTS WHILE OFFERING A BREAK FROM CARE GIVING RESPONSIBILITIES TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES. FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CRISIS SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE: 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 ASSESSEMENTS, 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. GLEN'S HOUSE YOUTH CRISIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE FOR YOUTH AGES 5-17 WITH A PRIMARY MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS EXPERIENCING AN ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC CRISIS. GLEN'S HOUSE IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A SHORT-TERM (UP TO 14 NIGHTS) ALTERNATIVE TO INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO AVERT AN 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 THE RISK OF DETERIORATION OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION OR HARM TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. 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.