2014-06-23T08:29:10-05:00 2013-12-31 582161308 BROOKS MCGINNIS & COMPANY LLC 5871 GLENRIDGE DR NE STE 200 ATLANTA GA 303285305 990 2013-01-01 581430183 CHRIS KIDS INC CHRI 4044869034 1017 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD ROOM/SUITE B ATLANTA GA 30316 KATHERINE B COLBENSON CEO 4044869034 2014-05-30 true STEVEN E TRUMBO P01069014 4045314940 2014-06-23 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z KATHERINE B COLBENSON LMFT 1017 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD STE B ATLANTA GA 30316 11698592 false X WWW.CHRISKIDS.ORG X 1981 GA CHRIS KIDS' MISSION IS TO HEAL CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND BUILD COMMUNITY. SEE SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT FOR EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF MISSION. 25 24 269 1124 -15470 -12749 1522096 2588809 8024120 8754088 31 7494 83449 91273 9629696 11441664 0 0 6974471 7992741 0 350878 3497676 3280613 10472147 11273354 -842451 168310 13237919 13595034 6711693 6900498 6526226 6694536 X CHRIS KIDS' MISSION IS TO HEAL CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND BUILD COMMUNITY. SEE SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT FOR EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF MISSION. false false 3750930 COMMUNITY BASED THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES - JOURNEYZ PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM HELPS ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO ARE IN FOSTER CARE, INVOLVED WITH JUVENILE JUSTICE OR MENTAL HEALTH STATE SYSTEMS AND WHO HAVE SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. CHILDREN LIVE WITH FIVE OTHER YOUTH IN ONE OF EIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE OF TRAINED PERSONNEL WHILE RECEIVING AN INDIVIDUALIZED ARRAY OF COUNSELING, SUPPORT, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. EIGHT SIX BED GROUP HOMES ARE LOCATED IN METRO ATLANTA'S FULTON, DEKALB, GWINNETT, CLAYTON AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES WHERE THE EMPHASIS IS ON FAMILY LIVING. CHILDREN AND YOUTH GO TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PLAY SPORTS, PARTICIPATE IN AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND EARN AN ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSEHOLD CHORES AS IN ANY FAMILY UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE OF TRAINED STAFF 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. OUR GOAL IS FOR THE CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY JUST LIKE OTHER KIDS THEIR AGE. WE ENCOURAGE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON RE-UNIFYING CHILDREN WITH THEIR RELATIVES IF AT ALL POSSIBLE; ON HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND/OR CARING ADULTS; AND ON CREATING "FAMILIES OF CHOICE" IF THERE ARE NO RELATIVES INVOLVED. WITH A FOCUS ON REAL WORLD SOCIAL SKILL BUILDING, ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IS STANDARD. SERVICES FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AS WELL AS PROVIDING ON-GOING SUPPORT. IN 2013 THE AVERAGE SCORE OF THE GROUP HOME PROGRAM ON THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT WAS 100.11%. DURING 2013, THE PROGRAM HELPED 117 CHILDREN WHO, AT ADMISSION, WERE AN AVERAGE OF TWO YEARS BEHIND IN SCHOOL, ON 3.5 PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS AND, AS A RESULT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, 56% HAD AN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACE) SCORE OF 4 OR MORE. RESEARCH HAS PROVEN THAT A SCORE OF 4 OR MORE ON THE ACE INDICATES EXTREMELY HIGH RISK FOR POOR PHYSICAL HEALTH, POOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND POOR SOCIAL WELLBEING OUTCOMES AS AN ADULT. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM 100% OF THE CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN LIFE SKILLS, PARTICIPATED IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND PURSUED EDUCATIONAL GOALS WHILE BEGINNING TO HEAL FROM THE SCARS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT AND LEARNING HOW TO FUNCTION SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 83% OF THE FUNDING THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN THE HOMES IS STATE FUNDING. IN 2013, CHRIS KIDS COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED 744,260 IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE. CHARITABLE FUNDING IS REQUIRED TO FILL THE GAP BETWEEN WHAT IS PAID AND THE TRUE COST OF CARE. 2219364 CHRIS COUNSELING CENTER: THE CHRIS COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE CLINIC, IN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, THE CHRIS COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES TREATMENT FOR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS AND OFFERS TWO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GROUPS, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. ALL COUNSELING SERVICES ARE TRAUMA INFORMED AND HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED. AN ARRAY OF EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICES ARE UTILIZED BASED ON CLIENT NEED, INCLUDING TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND SEVEN CHALLENGES AS WELL AS OTHERS. IN 2013, 34% OF CLIENTS SERVED HAD AN ACE SCORE OF 4 OR MORE WHICH INDICATES EXTREMELY HIGH RISK FOR POOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES LATER IN LIFE CONTRASTED WITH THE GENERAL POPULATION, 12.5% OF WHOM HAVE AN ACE SCORE OF 4 OR MORE. THERAPISTS HELP CLIENTS FACE, RECOVER AND HEAL FROM PAST SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE AND/OR OTHER TRAUMATIC LIFE EVENTS. CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES DEMONSTRATED HIGH LEVELS OF IMPROVEMENT IN BEHAVIOR AND FUNCTIONING AS WELL AS REDUCTION IN SYMPTOMS. DURING 2013, THE CHRIS COUNSELING CENTER HELPED 1552 PEOPLE. 88% OF CLIENTS DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN FUNCTIONING AND 90% OF CLIENTS INDICATED SATISFACTION WITH COUNSELING SAYING THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE CHRIS COUNSELING CENTER AND WOULD COME BACK FOR SERVICES THEMSELVES, IF NEEDED. 100% OF FAMILIES REPORTED IMPROVEMENT IN FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND REDUCTION IN CAREGIVER STRAIN ACROSS ALL NINE DIMENSIONS MEASURED. MANY CLIENTS ARE UNINSURED. FEE FOR SERVICE PAYMENT BY MEDICAID, THREE CARE MANAGED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE PEACHCARE ENROLLEES IN GEORGIA AND PRIVATE INSURANCE PAYMENTS LEAVE A LARGE UNFUNDED GAP FOR THE UNDERINSURED. DURING 2013, UNCOMPENSATED CARE OF 861,030 WAS PROVIDED. GRANTS AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET THE FULL COST OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE EACH YEAR. 1150514 TRANSITIONING AGE YOUTH - TRANSITIONZ PROGRAM: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP OLDER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS MAKE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS TO ADULTHOOD AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. DURING 2013, TWO PROGRAMS PROVIDED AN ARRAY OF INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO 187 YOUTH, AGES 16-24 WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES INCLUDED COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, JOB/CAREER COACHING AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY. WITH NO FUNDING SOURCE AVAILABLE TO HELP HOMELESS YOUTH AND MINIMAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE ENDING AT AGE 21, SERVICES FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE 187 YOUTH ARE DEPENDENT ON CHARITABLE SUPPORT. DURING 2013, THE CHRIS KIDS TRANSITIONZ PROGRAM PROVIDED 650,095 IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE. 1)TRANSITIONZ AT SUMMIT TRAIL APARTMENTS PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, LIFE/JOB SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR 61 SINGLE AND PARENTING YOUTH (WITH 18 CHILDREN AGES 5 OR UNDER) WHO WERE HOMELESS OR AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. ON ADMISSION 56% OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE DID NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED, WERE SIGNIFICANTLY BEHIND IN SCHOOL UPON ADMISSION AND 75% HAD AN ACE SCORE OF 4 OR MORE INDICATING EXTREMELY HIGH RISK FOR POOR PHYSICAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL BEING OUTCOMES LATER IN LIFE. TRANSITIONZ PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION, WORK AND PRACTICE DAILY LIVING SKILLS. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN GUIDING AND FORMULATING THEIR OWN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANS AND ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CHOICES. THEY MUST BE WORKING AND/OR ENROLLED IN APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 HOURS PER WEEK. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO GAIN SELF-RESPECT, CONFIDENCE AND BUILD SKILLS (EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, PSYCHO-SOCIAL ISSUES, SEX EDUCATION, AND SAFE SEX PRACTICES) AND GUIDANCE IN GAINING/MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT. PRIMARY EMPHASIS IS ON ATTAINING EDUCATIONAL GOALS, COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL, ATTENDING TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS OR COLLEGE. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM 87% WERE WORKING AND/OR IN SCHOOL AND 87% MAINTAINED THEIR JOB FOR 90 DAYS OR LONGER. 92% OF YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. 100% OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATED AND 100% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN LIFE SKILLS. TWO YEARS POST DISCHARGE: 96% WERE HOUSED, 76% WERE WORKING AND 20% WERE YOUNG MOMS LIVING WITH A RELATIVE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER WHO WAS SUPPORTING MOM AND CHILD(REN). THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM PROVIDED FURTHER ASSISTANCE TO 33 YOUNG ADULTS AFTER THEY LEFT SUMMIT TRAIL APARTMENTS, AN EMERGENCY SHELTER OR ANOTHER PLACEMENT. OF THOSE YOUNG ADULTS: 100% WERE HOUSED, 91% WORKING AND/OR IN SCHOOL AND 9% WERE LIVING WITH A FAMILY MEMBER OR BOYFRIEND. 2)THE CLUBHOUSE IS AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 16 - 21. IT IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE WHILE HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND TO TEACH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP. 98 YOUNG PEOPLE WHERE SERVED DURING 2013 WITH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF COUNSELING, LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND JOB SKILL BUILDING. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS ON HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THEIR MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS/NEEDS AND DEVELOP/REFINE COPING SKILLS WHILE ENCOURAGING THEM TO UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL FOR ACHIEVEMENT. 100% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN LIFE SKILLS AND SATISFACTION WITH CLUBHOUSE SERVICES. DUE TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM, THE STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REQUESTED THAT THE CHRIS CLUBHOUSE EXPAND SERVICES AND ADD SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY TO ITS CONTRACT AND BECOME A CO-OCCURING CLUBHOUSE DURING 2014. 10001327 1633280 WRAPAROUND AND COMMUNITY SERVICES & CHRIS TRAINING INSTITUTE: THROUGH WRAPAROUND AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AN ARRAY OF IN HOME AND CARE COORDINATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. USE OF A NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND MODEL ENSURES THAT THE VOICE OF THE CLIENT GUIDES ALL SERVICES. FAMILIES ARE HELPED TO NAVIGATE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AS WELL AS RECEIVING PREVENTION, REUNIFICATION AND/OR SUPPORT SERVICES AS NEEDED TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS SO THAT, IN THE FUTURE, FAMILIES CAN HELP THEMSELVES. DURING 2013, 692 INDIVIDUALS WERE HELPED AND 88% OF FAMILIES WERE STRENGTHENED AVOIDING DISRUPTION OF THE FAMILY THROUGH HOSPITALIZATION, INCARCERATION OR THE OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT OF A CHILD. SAFETY WAS ENSURED FOR 100% OF THE CHILDREN IN ALL FAMILIES SERVED. THE CHRIS TRAINING INSTITUTE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL, CLINICAL, CHILD WELFARE AND PREVENTION TRAINING TO 3,358 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2013. 75% OF TRAININGS WERE TRAUMA SPECIFIC AND 14% WERE FOCUSED ON THE PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. EXAMPLES OF TRAINING CONTRACTS INCLUDED THE CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES TO PROVIDE TRAUMA IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT TRAINING AND THE CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA TO PROVIDE DIVERSITY TRAINING. 10001327 1633280 10001327 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false true 51 0 true 269 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false X 25 24 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X X X JANE FANT 4044869034 1017 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD SUITE B ATLANTA GA 30316 KATHERINE COLBENSON CEO 45.00 X X 161051 0 8908 CHAD DUNCAN CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROLF GRUN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCEL HANNAH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA DRAMIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA WEIDMAN-FARLEY VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SHELLEY GIBERSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NANDY HURST SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JD KELLUM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER KELLY PHD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KENNETH MENENDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA PACINI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS WATSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS R HOOKER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN KARRON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM B ROSENBERG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN BOWLING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CONROY BOXHILL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS J HOULE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEE W CRUMP DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROLYN C DONNELLY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICH GILMORE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MONA B HARTY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA MILLER CFO 45.00 X 108825 0 2122 CINDY SIMPSON COO 45.00 X 95310 0 3206 365186 14236 2 false true false 93921 2494888 308083 2588809 GRANTS AND CONTRACTS 900099 8342599 8342599 RENTAL INCOME 531110 372536 372536 TRAINING PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 28586 28586 OTHER PROGRAM FEES 900099 10367 10367 8754088 3594 3594 6850 22320 -15470 -15470 -15470 3900 3900 3900 3900 329006 93921 234608 94398 94398 EXCESS OF FMV OF TGT ASSETS 900099 12345 12345 12345 11441664 8754088 -15470 114237 365186 323967 29121 12098 6511642 5776657 519262 215723 540581 454785 68725 17071 575332 513927 43067 18338 32621 32621 59216 12664 46552 124084 104614 17495 1975 222307 215063 3199 4045 55699 40442 15244 13 692204 692204 108815 98917 9898 DIRECT CARE 667577 634584 32993 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 332124 321099 7759 3266 PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL FEES 278231 278231 UTILITIES 188949 175578 10487 2884 518786 325974 150340 42472 11273354 10001327 921149 350878 644298 925137 857613 1357767 21072 26411 48547 23689 14466734 3364415 11567593 11102319 98796 159711 13237919 13595034 501884 562176 1000 6209559 6337072 250 250 6711693 6900498 X 6055194 5387120 471032 1307416 6526226 6694536 13237919 13595034 168310 X false true X true true true X 1317418 4123749 1716139 1522096 2588809 11268211 1317418 4123749 1716139 1522096 2588809 11268211 1906420 9361791 3940 437 2567 8831 3594 19369 153511 74967 164980 97669 80649 571776 18667 610 2037 12345 33659 11893015 8754088 0.78720 0.74500 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 33,659 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false true 18000 false false 18000 false SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 THE ORGANIZATION HAS EMPLOYED THE SERVICES OF W. L. CLIFTON TO ASSIST IN WORKING WITH THE STATE'S LEGISLATURE TO SCHEDULE MEETINGS WITH KEY OFFICIALS TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE ISSUES FACING GEORGIA'S YOUTH, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND/OR ARE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. 917596 917596 10770319 1774901 8995418 915213 536182 379031 1573426 860829 712597 290180 192503 97677 11102319 OTHER LIABILITIES 250 250 X 11555158 91174 22320 113494 11441664 11441664 11386848 91174 22320 113494 11273354 11273354 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X CHRIS KIDS, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER EITHER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED, AND CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. IN THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO OPERATE AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND, ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX- EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012, THE ORGANIZATION HAS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME RELATED TO RENTAL INCOME EARNED ON PROPERTIES NOT PLACED IN SERVICE AND ACCORDINGLY FILES AN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX FORM. THERE HAVE BEEN NO INCOME TAXES CALCULATED IN THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 OR 2012. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS (BASED ON A MORE LIKELY-THAN-NOT STANDARD FOR SUBSTANTIATION) THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES, AND AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 THE ORGANIZATIONS FEDERAL TAX RETURNS TYPICALLY REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES 22,320 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES 22,320 CHRISTAL BALL 324608 48612 275996 5820 52846 8191 94405 PREMIERE PARTY 98319 45309 53010 4300 6430 400 62216 422927 93921 329006 10120 59276 8591 156621 234608 94398 false false false false false false false false false KATHERINE COLBENSON CEO 161051 4950 3958 169959 X GIFT CARDS 82 103721 X MISC. GOODS 509 204362 false false false FORM 990 CHRIS IS AN ACRONYM FOR THE VALUES THAT GUIDE OUR WORK: CREATIVITY, HONOR, RESPECT, INTEGRITY & SAFETY. WE PROVIDE A TRAUMA INFORMED FAMILY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL IN EVERY CHILD, ADULT AND FAMILY THROUGH SAFE HOMES & ENVIRONMENTS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, STONG COMMUNITIES AND EDUCATION & TRAINING. AT CHRIS KIDS WE BELEIVE THAT POTENTIAL IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO HELP CHILDREN BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT, CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. TO ACHIEVE THIS END HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED, TRAUMA INFORMED SERVICES AND BEST PRACTICE MODELS ARE UTILIZED. ALL SERVICES ARE GUIDED BY THE VOICE OF THOSE WE SERVE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A IN AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND EARN AN ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSEHOLD CHORES AS IN ANY FAMILY UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE OF TRAINED STAFF 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. OUR GOAL IS FOR THE CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY JUST LIKE OTHER KIDS THEIR AGE. WE ENCOURAGE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON RE-UNIFYING CHILDREN WITH THEIR RELATIVES IF AT ALL POSSIBLE; ON HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND/OR CARING ADULTS; AND ON CREATING "FAMILIES OF CHOICE" IF THERE ARE NO RELATIVES INVOLVED. WITH A FOCUS ON REAL WORLD SOCIAL SKILL BUILDING, ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES IS STANDARD. SERVICES FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AS WELL AS PROVIDING ON-GOING SUPPORT. IN 2013 THE AVERAGE SCORE OF THE GROUP HOME PROGRAM ON THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT WAS 100.11%. DURING 2013, THE PROGRAM HELPED 117 CHILDREN WHO, AT ADMISSION, WERE AN AVERAGE OF TWO YEARS BEHIND IN SCHOOL, ON 3.5 PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS AND, AS A RESULT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, 56% HAD AN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACE) SCORE OF 4 OR MORE. RESEARCH HAS PROVEN THAT A SCORE OF 4 OR MORE ON THE ACE INDICATES EXTREMELY HIGH RISK FOR POOR PHYSICAL HEALTH, POOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND POOR SOCIAL WELLBEING OUTCOMES AS AN ADULT. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM 100% OF THE CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN LIFE SKILLS, PARTICIPATED IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND PURSUED EDUCATIONAL GOALS WHILE BEGINNING TO HEAL FROM THE SCARS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT AND LEARNING HOW TO FUNCTION SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 83% OF THE FUNDING THAT SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN THE HOMES IS STATE FUNDING. IN 2013, CHRIS KIDS COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED 744,260 IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE. CHARITABLE FUNDING IS REQUIRED TO FILL THE GAP BETWEEN WHAT IS PAID AND THE TRUE COST OF CARE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND SEVEN CHALLENGES AS WELL AS OTHERS. IN 2013, 34% OF CLIENTS SERVED HAD AN ACE SCORE OF 4 OR MORE WHICH INDICATES EXTREMELY HIGH RISK FOR POOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES LATER IN LIFE CONTRASTED WITH THE GENERAL POPULATION, 12.5% OF WHOM HAVE AN ACE SCORE OF 4 OR MORE. THERAPISTS HELP CLIENTS FACE, RECOVER AND HEAL FROM PAST SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE AND/OR OTHER TRAUMATIC LIFE EVENTS. CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES DEMONSTRATED HIGH LEVELS OF IMPROVEMENT IN BEHAVIOR AND FUNCTIONING AS WELL AS REDUCTION IN SYMPTOMS. DURING 2013, THE CHRIS COUNSELING CENTER HELPED 1552 PEOPLE. 88% OF CLIENTS DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN FUNCTIONING AND 90% OF CLIENTS INDICATED SATISFACTION WITH COUNSELING SAYING THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE CHRIS COUNSELING CENTER AND WOULD COME BACK FOR SERVICES THEMSELVES, IF NEEDED. 100% OF FAMILIES REPORTED IMPROVEMENT IN FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND REDUCTION IN CAREGIVER STRAIN ACROSS ALL NINE DIMENSIONS MEASURED. MANY CLIENTS ARE UNINSURED. FEE FOR SERVICE PAYMENT BY MEDICAID, THREE CARE MANAGED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE PEACHCARE ENROLLEES IN GEORGIA AND PRIVATE INSURANCE PAYMENTS LEAVE A LARGE UNFUNDED GAP FOR THE UNDERINSURED. DURING 2013, UNCOMPENSATED CARE OF 861,030 WAS PROVIDED. GRANTS AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET THE FULL COST OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE EACH YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C ARE DEPENDENT ON CHARITABLE SUPPORT. DURING 2013, THE CHRIS KIDS TRANSITIONZ PROGRAM PROVIDED 650,095 IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE. 1)TRANSITIONZ AT SUMMIT TRAIL APARTMENTS PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, LIFE/JOB SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR 61 SINGLE AND PARENTING YOUTH (WITH 18 CHILDREN AGES 5 OR UNDER) WHO WERE HOMELESS OR AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. ON ADMISSION 56% OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE DID NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED, WERE SIGNIFICANTLY BEHIND IN SCHOOL UPON ADMISSION AND 75% HAD AN ACE SCORE OF 4 OR MORE INDICATING EXTREMELY HIGH RISK FOR POOR PHYSICAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL BEING OUTCOMES LATER IN LIFE. TRANSITIONZ PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION, WORK AND PRACTICE DAILY LIVING SKILLS. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN GUIDING AND FORMULATING THEIR OWN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANS AND ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CHOICES. THEY MUST BE WORKING AND/OR ENROLLED IN APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 HOURS PER WEEK. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO GAIN SELF-RESPECT, CONFIDENCE AND BUILD SKILLS (EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, PSYCHO-SOCIAL ISSUES, SEX EDUCATION, AND SAFE SEX PRACTICES) AND GUIDANCE IN GAINING/MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT. PRIMARY EMPHASIS IS ON ATTAINING EDUCATIONAL GOALS, COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL, ATTENDING TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS OR COLLEGE. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM 87% WERE WORKING AND/OR IN SCHOOL AND 87% MAINTAINED THEIR JOB FOR 90 DAYS OR LONGER. 92% OF YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES. 100% OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATED AND 100% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN LIFE SKILLS. TWO YEARS POST DISCHARGE: 96% WERE HOUSED, 76% WERE WORKING AND 20% WERE YOUNG MOMS LIVING WITH A RELATIVE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER WHO WAS SUPPORTING MOM AND CHILD(REN). THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM PROVIDED FURTHER ASSISTANCE TO 33 YOUNG ADULTS AFTER THEY LEFT SUMMIT TRAIL APARTMENTS, AN EMERGENCY SHELTER OR ANOTHER PLACEMENT. OF THOSE YOUNG ADULTS: 100% WERE HOUSED, 91% WORKING AND/OR IN SCHOOL AND 9% WERE LIVING WITH A FAMILY MEMBER OR BOYFRIEND. 2)THE CLUBHOUSE IS AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 16 - 21. IT IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE WHILE HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD NATURAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND TO TEACH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP. 98 YOUNG PEOPLE WHERE SERVED DURING 2013 WITH A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF COUNSELING, LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND JOB SKILL BUILDING. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS ON HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THEIR MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS/NEEDS AND DEVELOP/REFINE COPING SKILLS WHILE ENCOURAGING THEM TO UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL FOR ACHIEVEMENT. 100% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN LIFE SKILLS AND SATISFACTION WITH CLUBHOUSE SERVICES. DUE TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM, THE STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REQUESTED THAT THE CHRIS CLUBHOUSE EXPAND SERVICES AND ADD SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY TO ITS CONTRACT AND BECOME A CO-OCCURING CLUBHOUSE DURING 2014. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D WRAPAROUND AND COMMUNITY SERVICES & CHRIS TRAINING INSTITUTE: THROUGH WRAPAROUND AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AN ARRAY OF IN HOME AND CARE COORDINATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. USE OF A NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND MODEL ENSURES THAT THE VOICE OF THE CLIENT GUIDES ALL SERVICES. FAMILIES ARE HELPED TO NAVIGATE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AS WELL AS RECEIVING PREVENTION, REUNIFICATION AND/OR SUPPORT SERVICES AS NEEDED TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS SO THAT, IN THE FUTURE, FAMILIES CAN HELP THEMSELVES. DURING 2013, 692 INDIVIDUALS WERE HELPED AND 88% OF FAMILIES WERE STRENGTHENED AVOIDING DISRUPTION OF THE FAMILY THROUGH HOSPITALIZATION, INCARCERATION OR THE OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT OF A CHILD. SAFETY WAS ENSURED FOR 100% OF THE CHILDREN IN ALL FAMILIES SERVED. THE CHRIS TRAINING INSTITUTE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL, CLINICAL, CHILD WELFARE AND PREVENTION TRAINING TO 3,358 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2013. 75% OF TRAININGS WERE TRAUMA SPECIFIC AND 14% WERE FOCUSED ON THE PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. EXAMPLES OF TRAINING CONTRACTS INCLUDED THE CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES TO PROVIDE TRAUMA IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT TRAINING AND THE CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN ATLANTA TO PROVIDE DIVERSITY TRAINING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B CHRIS KIDS PROVIDES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C CHRIS KIDS IS COMMITTED TO AVOIDING BOTH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. WHEN SOMEONE (EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER) FEELS THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEY MAY CONSULT WITH THE CEO DIRECTLY. IF THEY ARE UNCOMFORTABLE DISCUSSING WITH THE CEO, CHRIS KIDS HAS CONTRACTED WITH A THIRD PARTY (THE NETWORK) THAT PROVIDES AN 800 NUMBER FOR ANYONE TO REPORT AN ETHICS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST REPORT. THE CALLER DOES NOT HAVE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES TO PROTECT THEIR ANONYMITY. THE INTERVIEWER RELAYS THE INFORMATION TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON THE NATURE OF THE ISSUE. ALL ALLEGATIONS ARE INVESTIGATED. MONTHLY REPORTS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE NETWORK, REVIEWED BY A MEMBER OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND RETAINED FOR FURTHER NEEDS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A CHRIS KIDS UTILIZED A 3RD PARTY STUDY AS WELL AS A COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMPARABLE COMPLEXITY, SIZE AND SERVICES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B CHRIS KIDS UTILIZED A 3RD PARTY STUDY AS WELL AS A COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMPARABLE COMPLEXITY, SIZE AND SERVICES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE LISTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE; GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REASONABLE REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 RENTAL EXPENSES 22,320 RENTAL EXPENSES -22,320 CHRIS PROPERTIES LLC 1017 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD SUITE B ATLANTA GA 30316 455219835 COUNSELING GA 272200 3783058 N/A CHRIS KIDS OPERATIONS LLC 1017 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD SUITE B ATLANTA GA 30316 460567666 HEAL KIDS GA 10473839 2169811 N/A CHRIS PROPERTIES GRAHAM CIRCLE LLC 1017 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD SUITE B ATLANTA GA 30316 460909115 SUPP.HOUS. 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