2025-02-11T17:22:55-05:00 2024-09-30 650356804 ROBBINS & MORONEY PA 222 SE 10TH ST FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33316 990 2023-10-01 590637870 JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER INC JACK 9544638772 1315 WEST BROWARD BOULEVARD FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 AMY JEWELL CEO 9544638772 2025-02-11 true true MICHAEL J ROBBINS P01210648 9544673100 2025-02-11 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z AMY JEWELL 1315 WEST BROWARD BOULEVARD FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 6392526 false X WWW.JACKANDJILLCENTER.ORG X 1952 FL OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. 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THE WHOLE FAMILY CONTINUUM, A CORNERSTONE OF THIS APPROACH, INTEGRATES EDUCATION, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AS COHESIVE UNITS. STRUCTURED AROUND SIX KEY COMPONENTS- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, K-5 EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ECONOMIC ASSETS, POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL-THIS HOLISTIC FRAMEWORK ENSURES CHILDREN GAIN A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS WHILE PARENTS ACCESS TOOLS TO ENHANCE THEIR FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING. GUIDED BY FIVE CORE PRINCIPLES, INCLUDING EQUITY, INNOVATION, AND FAMILY- DRIVEN GOALS, JACK & JILL CENTER DELIVERS MEASURABLE, INTERGENERATIONAL IMPACT, PAVING THE WAY FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES AND FOSTERING A LEGACY OF PROSPERITY IN BROWARD COUNTY. THIS YEAR, WE MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES THANKS TO THE TREMENDOUS GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT FROM OUR FUNDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY IS NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR OPERATING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING, SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH). OUR ROBUST PROGRAM NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD BY INTEGRATING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND WELLNESS ELEMENTS TO PROVIDE A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. KEY PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE A PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, ENGAGING EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES, COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. THESE ELEMENTS WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP LIFELONG LEARNERS, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR BRIGHT AND PROSPEROUS FUTURES. THIS YEAR, WE ACHIEVED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE BY INCREASING ENROLLMENT AT THE ACADEMY FROM 146 TO 176 STUDENTS FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. THE OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM AT MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY SUPPORTS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE LEARNING BEYOND THE ACADEMIC DAY. WE ARE IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE MOST GRANT THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM, ENABLING US TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMMING. THE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER AT JACK & JILL CENTER NOW SERVES 135 STUDENTS, RANGING FROM INFANTS TO VPK, AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THIS ACCREDITATION REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THROUGH A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND A DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND, APPROPRIATELY CHALLENGING CURRICULUM. OUR PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE RESEARCH-BASED CREATIVE CURRICULUM, FOSTERING EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY, WHILE CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE, AN EVIDENCE-BASED INITIATIVE, EQUIPS CHILDREN WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. THIS YEAR, WITH THE SUPPORT OF A PWC GRANT, WE EXPANDED AN INNOVATIVE STEAM PROGRAM INTO OUR OUTSIDE CLASSROOM. THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY PROGRAM ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE PARENT EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, AND AN ARRAY OF OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, COUNSELING, FAMILY RESOURCE ROOM/COMPUTER LAB, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS. THE FAMILY PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS WITH RESUME WRITING, JOB SEARCHES, GOAL SETTING, AND FAMILY BUDGETING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FAMILIES GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FOSTER THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE HEALTH PROGRAM WAS STARTED FOUR YEARS AGO WITH A UNITED WAY GRANT, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND FACULTY OF JACK & JILL CENTER. THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED USING THE CDC'S WHOLE SCHOOL, WHOLE COMMUNITY, WHOLE CHILD (WSCC) MODEL. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS, PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THIS PROGRAM HAS A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT. ONE OF THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE HEALTH PROGRAM IS OUR THERAPY DOGS. WE HAVE TWO THERAPY DOGS, FENWAY AND QUINZY, WHO WORK WITH OUR CHILDREN IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS. WE WERE ABLE TO INCORPORATE TELEHEALTH INTO OUR HEALTH PROGRAM AFTER RECEIVING A GRANT FROM CVS/AETNA. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NOT ONLY RECEIVE A TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION BUT ALSO ACCESS TO OUR HEALTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, AS WE BELIEVE IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY. WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT IN BROWARD COUNTY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, NECESSARY THERAPIES, HEALTHY FOOD, AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING. BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD, WE CAN REMOVE ROADBLOCKS TO LEARNING, ALLOWING CHILDREN TO FLOURISH. BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF WHOLE FAMILIES, PARENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR SKILLS, WHILE THEIR CHILDREN PERFORM AND BEHAVE BETTER AT HOME AND IN THE CLASSROOM. ULTIMATELY, JACK & JILL CENTER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL IN A SAFE, NURTURING, AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. 5851393 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true false true false true false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 35 0 113 true false false false false true true true true false false false false false false X 30 30 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X SUSAN STANLEY 9544638772 1315 W BROWARD BLVD FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 SCOTT MACLAREN PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN CAMERON VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFFERY KLINK SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANN PAYNE TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ALE ARNOLD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 RAY BERRY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAT DAMOORGIAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DENISE DAY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN DUVERNOIS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT GIVEN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JULIOUS GRANT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE HALMOS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BILL HAWK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID HERMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE JOLLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT B LOCHRIE III ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH LOWSKY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GREG MARTIN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE MARCH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SIGRID MCCAWLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAT MCKAY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TOM MCMANUS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NEKI MOHAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATE MURPHY-VOLTZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LILY PARDO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANGIE PARKER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TIM PETRILLO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CAITLIN STELLA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CASEY SWERCHECK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE TOOTHAKER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER SISKIND CEO 40.00 X 185290 0 5559 AMY JEWELL CEO 40.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN STANLEY CFO 40.00 X 146626 0 4399 MARIA MEYER CDO 40.00 X 148436 0 4453 480352 14411 3 false true false 581461 502207 2068354 37817 3152022 TUITION 611600 1515637 1515637 GRANTS AND CONTRACT REVENUE 611600 1481491 1481491 2997128 106771 106771 136605 581461 136605 6255921 2997128 106771 8579 8579 367859 85319 218552 63988 3832453 2921685 309007 601761 114182 81743 14341 18098 332945 238359 41816 52770 335402 240114 42127 53161 1200 1200 14000 14000 488123 417969 25129 45025 89424 89424 172419 62050 93208 17161 47476 47476 537437 524073 12538 826 178322 168879 8859 584 REPAIRS 329018 314389 13724 905 FOOD 263209 263209 UTILITIES 183920 175327 8053 540 PROGRAM AND OTHER COSTS 168653 168653 204851 133569 33030 38252 7669472 5851393 835584 982495 895299 851157 3514470 2136500 1235434 723097 1312 254 148314 216961 12663679 3124453 9895134 9539226 33460 38497 15723423 13505692 522735 529494 3304885 2500000 20623 14569 3848243 3044063 X 10085247 9083197 1789933 1378432 11875180 10461629 15723423 13505692 -1413551 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 374705 452372 827077 1240616 24000 24000 48000 93676 113093 206769 310154 SCHEDULE C, PART II-A NO LOBBYING EXPENSES DURING FISCAL YEARS 10/1/19-9/30/20, 10/1/22-9/30/23 AND 10/1/23-9/30/24. 32539 6846 1809 37576 32085 2320 1866 32539 43081 -9131 1865 32085 34029 10851 1799 43081 35746 51 1768 34029 1.00000 true false 913344 913344 10217811 2299203 7918608 972550 525113 447437 559974 300137 259837 9539226 DEPOSITS 14569 14569 6305921 50000 50000 6255921 6255921 7719472 50000 50000 7669472 7669472 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 THE COMPANY HAS A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS STUDENTS IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE POLICY KNOWN TO ALL PARTS OF THE GENERAL COMMUNITY IT SERVES. SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 RECEIVED 502,207 IN GOVERNMENT GRANTS DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. SPRING EVENT 406952 313775 93177 93177 LIGHTUPDOWNTOWN 169723 157875 11848 11848 3 141391 109811 31580 31580 718066 581461 136605 136605 136605 true COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 5 8579 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE CENTER PURCHASED TWO YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE VALUED AT THE PRICE PAID FOR THEM. THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE BEING A FLORIDA RESIDENT AND ATTENDING MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY. THE CENTER WILL WORK WITH FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS. X false false false false false true false false false HEATHER SISKIND CEO 169682 15608 5559 190849 SUSAN STANLEY CFO 136864 9762 4399 151025 MARIA MEYER CDO 135493 12943 4453 152889 SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6A INCENTIVES ARE EARNED BY THE EXECUTIVE TEAM THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE PLAN. THE EXECUTIVE TEAM HAS THE ABILITY TO EARN UP TO 10% OF THEIR SALARY EACH YEAR ONCE CERTAIN YEARLONG GOALS ARE COMPLETED AND THAT THE DIRECTOR IS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THEIR ANNUAL EVALUATION. THERE ARE 4 GOAL AREAS EACH WORTH 2.5%. GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR FOR THE NEW FISCAL YEAR AND ARE CENTERED ON CENTER GOALS AND THE STRATEGIC PLAN. THESE GOALS ARE THEN APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. GOALS ARE WEIGHTED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM AND ARE DETERMINED BY STAFF AND BOARD LEADERSHIP. MAXIMUM PAYOUT IS 10% OF SALARY UPON COMPLETION OF ALL GOALS. INCENTIVE PLAN PAY OUTS ARE DONE AFTER THE AUDIT IS COMPLETE AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. HEATHER SISKIND'S BONUS AMOUNT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE B(II), CONSISTED OF AMOUNTS RECEIVED THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE PLAN. SHE RECEIVED A 10% SALARY BONUS FOR FYE 9/30/22 IN THE AMOUNT OF 15,358 FOR MEETING FINANCIAL AND QUALITY TARGETS THAT WAS PAID ON 1/20/23. THE OTHER PORTION OF HER BONUS WAS A 250 DISCRETIONARY HOLIDAY BONUS. SUSAN STANLEY'S BONUS AMOUNT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE B(II), CONSISTED OF AMOUNTS RECEIVED THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE PLAN. SHE RECEIVED A 10% SALARY BONUS FOR FYE 9/30/22 IN THE AMOUNT OF 9,512 FOR MEETING FINANCIAL AND QUALITY TARGETS THAT WAS PAID ON 1/20/23. THE OTHER PORTION OF HER BONUS WAS A 250 DISCRETIONARY HOLIDAY BONUS. MARIA MEYER'S BONUS AMOUNT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE B(II), CONSISTED OF AMOUNTS RECEIVED THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE PLAN. SHE RECEIVED A 10% SALARY BONUS FOR FYE 9/30/22 IN THE AMOUNT OF 12,693 FOR MEETING FINANCIAL AND QUALITY TARGETS THAT WAS PAID ON 1/20/23. THE OTHER PORTION OF HER BONUS WAS A 250 DISCRETIONARY HOLIDAY BONUS. X 5 37817 COST/FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A JACK & JILL CENTER EMPLOYS THE TWO-GENERATION (2GEN) APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE INTERCONNECTED NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS SIMULTANEOUSLY, BREAKING CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. THIS TRANSFORMATIVE STRATEGY COMBINES EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMING TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS, AND FOSTER LONG-TERM STABILITY. THE WHOLE FAMILY CONTINUUM, A CORNERSTONE OF THIS APPROACH, INTEGRATES EDUCATION, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AS COHESIVE UNITS. STRUCTURED AROUND SIX KEY COMPONENTS- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, K-5 EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ECONOMIC ASSETS, POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL-THIS HOLISTIC FRAMEWORK ENSURES CHILDREN GAIN A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS WHILE PARENTS ACCESS TOOLS TO ENHANCE THEIR FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING. GUIDED BY FIVE CORE PRINCIPLES, INCLUDING EQUITY, INNOVATION, AND FAMILY- DRIVEN GOALS, JACK & JILL CENTER DELIVERS MEASURABLE, INTERGENERATIONAL IMPACT, PAVING THE WAY FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES AND FOSTERING A LEGACY OF PROSPERITY IN BROWARD COUNTY. THIS YEAR, WE MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES THANKS TO THE TREMENDOUS GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT FROM OUR FUNDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY IS NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR OPERATING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING, SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH). OUR ROBUST PROGRAM NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD BY INTEGRATING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND WELLNESS ELEMENTS TO PROVIDE A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. KEY PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE A PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, ENGAGING EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES, COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. THESE ELEMENTS WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP LIFELONG LEARNERS, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR BRIGHT AND PROSPEROUS FUTURES. THIS YEAR, WE ACHIEVED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE BY INCREASING ENROLLMENT AT THE ACADEMY FROM 146 TO 176 STUDENTS FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. THE OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM AT MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY SUPPORTS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE LEARNING BEYOND THE ACADEMIC DAY. WE ARE IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE MOST GRANT THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM, ENABLING US TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMMING. THE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER AT JACK & JILL CENTER NOW SERVES 135 STUDENTS, RANGING FROM INFANTS TO VPK, AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THIS ACCREDITATION REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THROUGH A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND A DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND, APPROPRIATELY CHALLENGING CURRICULUM. OUR PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE RESEARCH-BASED CREATIVE CURRICULUM, FOSTERING EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY, WHILE CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE, AN EVIDENCE-BASED INITIATIVE, EQUIPS CHILDREN WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. THIS YEAR, WITH THE SUPPORT OF A PWC GRANT, WE EXPANDED AN INNOVATIVE STEAM PROGRAM INTO OUR OUTSIDE CLASSROOM. THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY PROGRAM ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE PARENT EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, AND AN ARRAY OF OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, COUNSELING, FAMILY RESOURCE ROOM/COMPUTER LAB, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS. THE FAMILY PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS WITH RESUME WRITING, JOB SEARCHES, GOAL SETTING, AND FAMILY BUDGETING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FAMILIES GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FOSTER THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE HEALTH PROGRAM WAS STARTED FOUR YEARS AGO WITH A UNITED WAY GRANT, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND FACULTY OF JACK & JILL CENTER. THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED USING THE CDC'S WHOLE SCHOOL, WHOLE COMMUNITY, WHOLE CHILD (WSCC) MODEL. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS, PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THIS PROGRAM HAS A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT. ONE OF THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE HEALTH PROGRAM IS OUR THERAPY DOGS. WE HAVE TWO THERAPY DOGS, FENWAY AND QUINZY, WHO WORK WITH OUR CHILDREN IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS. WE WERE ABLE TO INCORPORATE TELEHEALTH INTO OUR HEALTH PROGRAM AFTER RECEIVING A GRANT FROM CVS/AETNA. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NOT ONLY RECEIVE A TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION BUT ALSO ACCESS TO OUR HEALTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, AS WE BELIEVE IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY. WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT IN BROWARD COUNTY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, NECESSARY THERAPIES, HEALTHY FOOD, AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING. BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD, WE CAN REMOVE ROADBLOCKS TO LEARNING, ALLOWING CHILDREN TO FLOURISH. BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF WHOLE FAMILIES, PARENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR SKILLS, WHILE THEIR CHILDREN PERFORM AND BEHAVE BETTER AT HOME AND IN THE CLASSROOM. ULTIMATELY, JACK & JILL CENTER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL IN A SAFE, NURTURING, AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B ALL BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND APPROVE FORM 990 AT A BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C POLICY IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES AT MEETINGS AND ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS THAT ARISE ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A REVIEWED COMPENSATION FOR OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND DETERMINED WHAT THE MARKET WAS PAYING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B REVIEW BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. NO LOBBYING EXPENSES DURING FISCAL YEARS 10/1/19-9/30/20, 10/1/22-9/30/23 AND 10/1/23-9/30/24.