2025-01-29T11:04:15-05:00 2024-09-30 382979183 Drake Certified Public Accountants 3775 Kimmel Road Horton MI 49246 990 2023-10-01 386088382 Family Service and Childrens Aid FAMI 306 W Michigan Ave Jackson MI 49201 Dr Robert Powell CEO 5177877920 2024-12-09 true true Karl L Drake CPA P01233711 5179379333 2025-01-29 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dr Robert Powell 3606320 false X www.strong-families.org X 1960 MI To strengthen the emotional health and functioning of children, adults, and families through counseling, education, foster care, adoption, advocacy, and program development. 14 14 81 60 0 0 3301388 2950825 576968 622406 273 2356 27483 16280 3906112 3591867 0 0 2821511 3038064 0 7648 800883 945189 3622394 3983253 283718 -391386 1827389 1477084 1030385 1071466 797004 405618 To strengthen the emotional health and functioning of children, adults, and families through counseling, education, foster care, adoption, advocacy, and program development. false false 1290855 149977 Behavioral Health: The agency provides mental health and substance use disorder counseling and support services for adults as well as adolescents/youth who are experiencing substance use disorders and mental health issues through individual, group, or family sessions. An Enhanced Womens Specialty services program is only one of five in Michigan. Therapists help families and individuals resolve problems related to a plethora of social, emotional, and mental struggles - problems which if left unresolved can be both socially and economically devastating. Person centered treatment goals are oriented toward an achievement of increased autonomy. Mental health counseling is also offered in designated schools within the county as well as Jackson College. The agency also offers employees assistance through its Employee Resource Network (ERN) services to participating private companies. 1215544 138921 Community and Youth Services: The Trauma Support Network (TSN) focuses on delivering trauma-focused trainings within the community to increase the understanding of the physical and emotional impact trauma has on individuals, particularly children. The TSN mission is to promote evidence-based practices and models that would apply to targeted professionals, to include educators, health professionals, mental health clinicians, law enforcement, etc.The Guardian Services offers guardianship services within Jackson County for adults who are unable to protect their own interests and are, therefore, vulnerable to exploitation, neglect, or injury. The guardianship is appointed by the probate court and the Agency takes legal responsibility for the physical and/or financial care of the person. The Parent Education program offers classes free of charge to anyone wanting to learn how to become a better parent. Eight-week classes that parents can join at any time are offered using The Nurturing Parenting curriculum.The Fatherhood Initiative provides parent support and classes to Dads.The Breakout Drug Education program provides eight days of school-based alcohol and drug prevention education for adolescents in grades 6-10. Staff also are available for presentations and workshops to parents, local businesses, and the community at large. The J.U.M.P (Just Understand My Potential) program is a youth diversion program that gives youth a second chance after making a mistake. The program includes classes for youth and their parent/guardian which develop skills for positive familial relationships, health and financial benefits of an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle, and methods for dealing with stress and resolving conflicts. The two ways that one can be involved in the program are through school/parent referrals or court referrals. The program offers first-time offending youth the opportunity to be diverted from formal court sanctions or school suspensions. 1023731 333508 Child Welfare Adoption and Foster Care: The Foster Care program provides temporary placement for children who have been removed from their homes by the courts due to parental abuse or neglect. The program recruits, screens, and trains foster parents prior to matching them with these children. The agency has licensing and case management staff that provide support, information, and referrals to foster parents on an ongoing basis. We provide 24-hour emergency assistance. The Adoption program provides permanent families for children who have been released by their biological families because of abuse or neglect. 3530130 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 35 0 true 81 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MI X Dr Robert Powell 5177877920 306 W Michigan Ave Jackson MI 49201 Dr Robert Powell CEO 40.00 0.00 X 120978 0 11901 Kylie Rydjord Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Goldfarb Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kellie Horner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ave Veneklasen Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Aaron Rydjord Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Constance Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Frederick Bland Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ernestine Harrington Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Becky Billingsley Member-at-Large 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Harold White 2nd Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Donita Baker President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelsey Guernsey Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Amrit Ahuja 1st Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chad Perrine Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 120978 0 11901 1 false false false 10049 1962601 978175 2950825 Program Income 900099 475713 475713 Insurance Revenue 900099 146693 146693 622406 2356 2356 9300 9300 9300 9300 21433 10049 14453 6980 6980 3591867 631706 0 9336 138054 103540 33133 1381 2258441 2042539 214212 1690 459310 411315 47406 589 182259 163214 18811 234 7800 7800 30447 29429 1018 3351 3351 143612 90639 52840 133 127907 103748 24076 83 85214 63090 22124 20209 12742 7280 187 23994 22413 1581 58342 54495 3847 86011 74664 11347 Child Welfare 334595 334595 Other Direct Program Expense 23707 23707 3983253 3530130 445475 7648 452594 101382 340935 347025 69322 61177 1725784 783946 941173 941838 23365 25662 1827389 1477084 285386 288918 78142 35006 616570 713753 50287 33789 1030385 1071466 X 758333 369910 38671 35708 797004 405618 1827389 1477084 -391386 0 X X false true X true false X 2233012 2721919 2419239 3286210 2950825 13611205 2233012 2721919 2419239 3286210 2950825 13611205 892821 12718384 10 4301 -3499 273 2356 3441 41808 3654 29403 27483 30733 133081 13747727 0.92510 0.96660 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true 353 353 Other activities to influence (Part II-B, line 1i) The Organization paid dues to the Michigan Federation for Children and Families totaling $11,403 of which XX% was expended by the Federation towards lobbying expenes. 23365 3244 947 25662 23233 132 23365 26783 -3550 23233 22563 4220 26783 22073 1354 864 22563 0.42000 0.58000 true false 195140 195140 1375182 671756 703426 155462 112190 43272 941838 Endowment Investments 25662 25662 Special Assessment Payable 33789 33789 3606320 14453 14453 3591867 3591867 3997706 14453 14453 3983253 3983253 Endowment funds intended uses (Part V, line 4) The income from the endowment fund is intended to support various programs of the Organization at the boards discretion. Other revenues not included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 2d) Fundraising event expenses totaling $14,453 are presented as expenses on the financial statements but reduce fundraising revenue on the Form 990. Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) Fundraising event expenses totaling $14,453 are presented as expenses on the financial statements but reduce fundraising revenue on the Form 990. Cash Bash 24316 6458 17858 7049 4347 665 Run 7166 3591 3575 2392 31482 10049 21433 7049 4347 3057 14453 6980 Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Aaron Rydjord and Kylie Rydjord are father and daughter. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Upon completion of the Form 990 by the independent preparer, the Form 990is provided to the CEO and CFO who thoroughly reviews all amounts and other information for accuracy. Once accuracy is confirmed, copies of the return are made available to the agencys audit committee of the board of directors, and the results of their review are discussed. When the annual audit has been approved by the board of directors and the Form 990 has been reviewed and discussed by the CEO, CFO, and the audit committee, the Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the full board of directors then filed with the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The finance department monitors transactions for potential conflicts of interest. Each board member is notified of the conflict-of-interest policy when joining the Board, and any possible conflicts are addressed at that time by the CEO. At monthly meetings, the President of the Board reads the policy aloud to the full Board to ensure that members address any possible conflicts of interest at that time. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a It is the responsibility of the board of directors, through its executive committee, to perform an annual performance review of the Organizations CEO. This review includes an evaluation of performance as well as an assessment of the positions compensation package. Compensation is reviewed by comparison with external compensation surveys from similar local organizations or through formal studies conducted by organizations with which the agency maintains membership. Formal review materials are compiled and reviewed by the committee and recommendations for adjustments to compensation are made at that time. These actions are documented by the committee for the Organizations records, and the evaluation is performed in person by the board President with the CEO. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict-of-interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Audited by an independent accountant Part XII line 2b The Organization is annually audited by an independent CPA. The Board approves the choice of the accounting firm, and then meets with the CPA to review the audit and approve the audit report.