2024-05-14T15:33:18-04:00 2023-12-31 273963693 ACCOUNTING & TAX ADVISORY GROUP PC 555 N POINT CTR E STE 400 ALPHARETTA GA 30022 990 2023-01-01 850571795 STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES INC STRA 300 WILLIAMS STREET BOONEVILLE MS 38829 BRADLEY MACNEALY EXECUTIVE DIREC 6622071190 2024-05-14 false BRADLEY MACNEALY XXX-XX-XXXX true RIOLENE J IBOK P00848676 7705586338 2024-05-14 2 00 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 1090317 false X X 2020 MS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AIMED AT EMPOWERING CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS, AND INSTITUTIONS TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, HOMES, AND COMMUNITIES THEREBY FOSTERING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL GROWTH AND STABILITY. 8 8 17 0 0 914231 1083711 0 33 6606 0 914264 1090317 0 0 720172 659907 0 0 325715 370018 1045887 1029925 -131623 60392 59813 120205 265326 265326 -205513 -145121 TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AIMED AT EMPOWERING CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS, AND INSTITUTIONS TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, HOMES, AND COMMUNITIES THEREBY FOSTERING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL GROWTH AND STABILITY. false false 628715 681128 UTILIZING THE SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION FUNDING, SSFF CONDUCTED SOLID GROUND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP CLASSES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BOLIVAR, COAHOMA, SUNFLOWER, TIPPAH, UNION, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. SSFF TAUGHT 1,295 YOUTH, AGES 15-18, VIABLE SKILLS TO REDUCE TEENAGE PREGNANCY, PREVENT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, RECOGNIZE HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS; PREVENT UNHEALTHY CHOICES, AND RECOGNIZE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS BOTH VIRTUALLY AND FACE-TO-FACE. A TOTAL OF 103 PARENTS ATTENDED PARENT WORKSHOPS. 230400 270790 THE ENHANCING SCHOOL CAPACITY TO ADDRESS YOUTH VIOLENCE AND PREVENTION FUNDING PROVIDED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOLID GROUND SCHOOL PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MS. WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR HOUSE INC., THE ONLY STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DESIGNATED, CULTURALLY-SPECIFICALLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCY, STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES INC (SSFF) WORKED TO REDUCE INCIDENTS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE THROUGH IMPROVED SCHOOL SAFETY BY ADDRESSING RISK FACTORS OF YOUTH, FAMILY, SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY. SSFF BUILT PARTNERSHIPS WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY YOUTH COURT, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, JUDGES, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND AGENCIES TO BUILD A STRONG COLLABORATION FOR INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION IN ADDRESSING SCHOOL VIOLENCE; EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BY OFFERING MENTORING, AFTER-HOUR PARTNERING CLASSES AND FACULTY TRAINING TO HELP IN PREVENTION AND DE-ESCALATION (CONTINUE FROM PAGE 2 SCHEDULE O) 41196 55000 FUNDS AWARDED FROM THE WOMENS FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI WERE LEVERAGED TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR COMPLETION CEREMONIES FOR THE SOLID GROUND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP CLASSES AND TO IMPLEMENT A MOMMY-N-ME PARENT PROGRAM. PARENTS AND STUDENTS RECEIVED COMPLETION CERTIFICATES, PHONE CHARGERS, WATER BOTTLES, SUBWAY GIFT CARDS, PIZZA, DONUTS AND OTHER SNACKS. 10780 SSFF SUPPORTED VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS.REFER TO SCHEDULE O PAGE 2 10780 911091 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 17 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MS X BRADLEY MACNEALY 6622071190 300 WILLIAMS STREET BOONEVILLE MS 38829 PAM MEEKS GRANTSPROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 89315 0 0 BRADLEY MACNEALY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 23175 0 0 LISA WAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DANNY MCGEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHEILA MILLICAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR KATHY CLAYTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JIMMY EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SALLY K BOWLIN SECRETARYTREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DIANE GARVIN PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 112490 0 0 0 false false false 951918 131793 1083711 6606 6606 1090317 6606 0 0 X 112490 112490 429613 429613 73093 73093 44711 44711 31883 31883 12465 12465 194871 194871 868 868 2498 2498 39249 39249 27522 10765 16757 CURRICULUM MATERIALS 10325 10325 PCE NONMONETARY INCENTIVES 5158 5158 PCE INCENTIVES - MONETARY 4896 4896 PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPLIES 25047 25047 15236 122 15114 1029925 911091 118834 0 57574 117699 2239 2506 59813 120205 56 56 265270 265270 265326 265326 X -205513 -145121 -205513 -145121 59813 120205 60392 0 X false false true true X 87731 644589 914231 1067756 2714307 87731 644589 914231 1067756 2714307 1654051 1060256 6 33 67445 67484 2781791 0.38110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTAL TO THE IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c IT IS STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES, INC. (SSFF)) POLICY THAT EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS ACTING ON SSFFS BEHALF MUST BE FREE FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT COULD ADVERSELY INFLUENCE THEIR JUDGMENT, OBJECTIVITY OR LOYALTY TO THE ORGANIZATION IN CONDUCTING SSFF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PARTY MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST, THE BOARD DETERMINE AND DOCUMENT THE APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVES COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES A COMPARISON OF COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY-SIZED PEER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVES COMPENSATION IS ALSO DETERMINED BY GRANT COVENANTS REQUIRING PROGRAM OVERSIGHT. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT A REVIEW OF KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES A COMPARISON OF COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY-SIZED PEER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. IN ADDITION, KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS ALSO DETERMINED BY GRANT COVENANTS REQUIRING SET DELIVERABLES. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WE ALSO BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE COMPANYS WEBSITE UPON COMPLETION OF THE WEBSITE. Not undergone required audits or steps for audit part XII line 3b IN 2022, AS A RESULT OF FEDERAL AWARDS, THE ORGANIZATION WAS REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AN AUDIT AS SET FORTH IN THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE, 2C.F.R PART 200, SUBPART F (ALSO KNOWN AS SINGLE AUDIT). STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES, INC. SINGLE AUDIT WILL BE COMPLETED IN SUMMER 2024. IT WAS NOT THE INTENT OF THE ORGANIZATION NOT TO COMPLETE THIS AUDIT; HOWEVER, DUE TO RESOURCE LIMITATIONS AT SEVERAL CPA FIRMS, THE COMPLETION OF OUR SINGLE AUDIT WAS DELAYED UNTIL SUMMER 2024. THIS COMPLETION DEADLINE WAS WELL BEYOND OUR FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g REFER TO STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES, INCS OVERFLOW STATEMENT. General explanation attachment LOCATED IN NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA, STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES, INC. (SSFF) IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED AGENCY THAT PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SERVING RURAL YOUTH AND ADULTS IN ALCORN, BOLIVAR, COAHOMA, PRENTISS, SUNFLOWER, TIPPAH, TISHOMINGO UNION AND WASHINGTON COUNTY. AS A FAMILY-FOCUSED AGENCY, OUR SOLID GROUND PROGRAMS WERE DEVELOPED BASED ON A STATEMENT MADE FROM ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEER NURSES, WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA, ITS HARD TO BE STRONG AND THRIVE WHEN YOU DONT HAVE A SOLID FOUNDATION TO STAND ON. FROM THIS SEED PLANTED BY THE VOLUNTEER NURSES STATEMENT, THE SSFF BOARD AND STAFF ARE DETERMINED TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT GIVE OUR CUSTOMERS A SOLID FOUNDATION AND A BETTER LIFE. THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO APPLY FOR GRANTS THAT ALLOW US TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED HISTORIC DISPARITIES. IN SUPPORT OF THIS GOAL, SSFF WILL PROMOTE AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UNDER OUR SOLID GROUND UMBRELLA. DURING 2023, SSFF OPERATED TWO SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION (SRAE) GRANTS FROM THE FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU OF THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; ONE ENHANCING SCHOOL CAPACITY TO ADDRESS YOUTH VIOLENCE GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND TWO GRANTS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI WOMENS FOUNDATION.(CONTINUED ACHIEVEMENT FROM PAGE 2 4B): AND EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE FAITH-BASE AND COMMUNITY BY HOLDING MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS WITH OUR HOUSE. SSFF FACILITATORS USED EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUMS, LOVE NOTES, REAL ESSENTIALS, SAFE DATE, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TO INCREASE STUDENTS CAPACITY TO PREVENT SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND TO INTEGRATE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. WORKING TO ADVANCE SOCIAL EQUITY, SSFF ENSURED ALL PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED TO TEACH 1,223 AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS WERE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC AND INCLUSIVE. OUR HOUSE, OFFERS ONE-ONE COUNSELING TO STUDENTS WHO REQUEST EXTRA HELP. WITH A FOCUS ON JUSTICE INVOLVED YOUTH, OUR HOUSE HAS SERVED 47 STUDENTS IN YOUTH COURT. ACTIVE PARENTING IS USED TO HELP PARENTS IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNICATION AND DISCIPLINE SKILLS VERSUS OVERREACTING TO COMMUNICATING; SSFF TAUGHT 96 PARENTS. (CONTINUED ACHIEVEMENT FROM PAGE 2 4D)OTHER 2023 ACHIEVEMENTSREALIZING WE CANNOT REACH A COMMUNITY THAT WE DO NOT SERVE, SSFF PARTNERED WITH GOOD 360 AND HOSTED FIVE COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT EVENTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. DURING THESE EVENTS, WE WERE ABLE TO GIVE AWAY FREE CLOTHES, TOYS, FOOD, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $13,500 TO 450 INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, SSFF ALSO PARTNERED WITH CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE A FEED THE HUNGRY EVENT AND GAVE AWAY TOYS TO PARENTS OF KIDS WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE GOTTEN TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS.SSFF ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI ALLIANCE TO END SUICIDE, NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PRENTISS COUNTY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, MODERN WOODMEN, FAMILY WELLNESS OUTREACH CENTER OF MISSISSIPPI, MARATHON CHEESE, NATIONAL GUARD, LIVING WORD FELLOWSHIP, PRINT VILLAINS, THE BANNER INDEPENDENT, CALVARYS CABINET, KEN WEEDENS LAW FIRM, AND THE BOONEVILLE ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY TO CONDUCT THE STAYING ALIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK AS A JOINT PARTNERSHIP FUNDRAISER FOR MISSISSIPPI ALLIANCE TO END SUICIDE AND SSFF. 2023 AND BEYOND AGENCY GOALSSSFF PLANS TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE AND PREGNANCY PREVENTION AMONG TEENS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. SSFF STAFF WILL COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH PRENTISS COUNTY AS A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY; IMPLEMENT THE COMMUNITY TALK ALCOHOL PREVENTION CAMPAIGN; AND TRAIN COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROMOTE DRUG AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND CONTINUE TO DEVELOP KEY RELATIONSHIPS IN OUR COMMUNITY. BY WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND GIVE EVERY CHILD, TEEN, AND ADULT A SOLID FOUNDATION. SSFF WILL ALSO PARTNER WITH 501 (C) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE IN LINE WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS GOAL TO FURTHER DEVELOP A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVICE.