2025-05-09T08:39:50-05:00 2024-12-31 311119890 BARNES DENNIG & CO LTD 5342 W VERMONT ST INDIANAPOLIS IN 46224 990 2024-01-01 351788240 CHILD ADVOCATES INC CHIL 3172053055 8200 HAVERSTICK ROAD 240 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240 CYNTHIA BOOTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 3172053055 2025-05-08 1 1 AMANDA MEKO CPA P01062615 3172412999 2025-05-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PHYLLIS ARMSTRONG 8200 HAVERSTICK ROAD 240 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240 6480754 0 X WWW.CHILDADVOCATES.NET X 1982 IN CHILD ADVOCATES CHAMPIONS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT INDIANA BY ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE, ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY, AND FOSTERING WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN. 15 15 65 15 0 0 4423674 3981792 0 0 -262350 444063 19090 1009878 4180414 5435733 0 0 0 0 4288503 4440876 0 0 264496 987308 1115572 5275811 5556448 -1095397 -120715 8796872 8745725 1105400 778141 7691472 7967584 X CHILD ADVOCATES CHAMPIONS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT INDIANA BY ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE, ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY, AND FOSTERING WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN. 0 0 2577290 THROUGH THE FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (FSSA), INDIANA DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (DMHA), CHILD ADVOCATES SERVES AS THE SINGLE STATEWIDE ACCESS SITE FOR THE CHILD MENTAL HEALTH WRAPAROUND (CMHW) PROGAM. WE ASSIST HOOSIER YOUTH WHO FACE SERIOUS MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH COMPLETING APPLICATIONS TO THE CMHW PROGRAM AND CONNECT THEM TO OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY 1275717 THE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM AT CHILD ADVOCATES INCLUDES PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO OLDER CHILDREN IN THEIR CHINS (CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES) AND TPR (TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP) CASES. CHILDREN HAVE MANY RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AND PARTICIPATE IN HEARINGS, THE RIGHT TO BE A PART OF THEIR CASE PLANS, AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR CASE. THE GOAL OF OUR DIRECT REPRESENTATION SERVICE IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE THE BEST DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR CASE, AND TO ENSURE EACH CHILD'S PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS IN THE COURT PROCESS.OUR TEAM IS COMPRISED OF ATTORNEYS THAT HAVE DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE IN CHILD WELFARE LAW AND ARE TRAINED IN BEST PRACTICES FOR CHILD REPRESENTATION. OUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR IS THE FIRST ATTORNEY IN INDIANA TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AS A CHILD WELFARE LAW SPECIALIST. OUR REPRESENTATION OF CHILDREN SERVICE IS IN A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRAIL STUDYING THE IMPACT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN IN CHILD WELFARE CASES. OUR ATTORNEYS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO CHILD-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONALS.THE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES MEDIATION SERVICES IN CHILD WELFARE CASES IN MANY INDIANA COUNTIES. OUR ATTORNEY MEDIATORS ASSIST PARTIES TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS AND REMOVE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT CHILDREN FROM EXITING THE SYSTEM AND REACHING SAFE AND PERMANENT HOMES. FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS, OUR MEDIATION SERVICES HAVE BEEN CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS, CASE MANAGERS, GUARDIANS AD LITEM, SOCIAL WORKERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, FOSTER PARENTS, AND ATTORNEYS TO BRING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNIQUE SKILLS TOGETHER IN A CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS TO CRAFT INDIVIDUALIZED SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS THAT THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACE. 662863 OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKSHOPS TO ADULTS AND YOUTH IN CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITIES. ADULT WORKSHOPS EMPOWER ATTENDEES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN'S LIVES THROUGH LEARNING, REFLECTION, AND ACTION. OUR YOUTH WORKSHOPS SERVE AS A FOUNDATION FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES ENRICHING EXPERIENCES TO YOUTH INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. 262033 OUR EDUCATION ADVOCACY SERVICE WORKS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL DUE TO TRAUMA OR OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. OUR EDUCATION LIAISONS COLLABORATE WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP EDUCATION PLANS THAT ACCOMMODATE AND SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS. 262033 4777903 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 26 0 1 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IN X FELICIA BROWN 3172053055 8200 HAVERSTICK ROAD 240 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240 BETH BINGMAN PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 AUGUST HAVEN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RON GIFFORD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT HAILEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA HARPER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHELLY LANGONA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRYANT REED DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE MALARSKY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JACLYN GESSNER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA HARRELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEMITRICE HICKS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DREYER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES GRANDY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 APRIL MCGINNIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT SCHAPPA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA BOOTH PRIOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 17395 0 1172 FELICIA BROWN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 137800 0 3388 PHYLLIS ARMSTRONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 158712 0 3881 JILL ENGLISH-CHEATHAM CHIEF OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 40.00 X 110891 0 11435 424798 0 19876 3 0 1 0 0 2502319 1479473 3981792 330183 330183 1143050 1029170 113880 113880 113880 38016 15851 22165 22165 EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDITS 900099 987713 987713 987713 5435733 987713 0 466228 313906 294478 4834 14594 3483222 3267644 53642 161936 55580 52140 856 2584 315517 295990 4859 14668 272651 255776 4199 12676 354433 3655 320762 30016 37167 37167 35727 29975 3823 1929 324108 271926 34680 17502 114090 112743 1027 320 5336 5336 22 22 30558 25638 3270 1650 39197 32886 4194 2117 WORKSHOPS 48897 48897 TELEPHONE 47956 40235 5131 2590 PRINTING & POSTAGE 35447 29740 3793 1914 MISCELLANEOUS 29124 29124 13510 10844 2666 5556448 4777903 514049 264496 11406 16174 2258123 2719608 1057627 749702 62489 66128 638454 585711 75986 52743 4873648 4989022 457593 152348 8796872 8745725 312059 407069 292387 206233 500954 164839 1105400 778141 X 1930242 2222941 5761230 5744643 7691472 7967584 8796872 8745725 -120715 396827 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 9358264 5027695 4228184 4423674 3981792 27019609 9358264 5027695 4228184 4423674 3981792 27019609 2082140 24937469 37118 94956 129383 194645 330183 786285 262 25 500 787 27806681 0.89680 0.82290 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4254899 516514 182150 4589263 3927932 409342 82375 4254899 4980960 -867028 186000 3927932 4640541 340419 4980960 4500000 140541 4640541 1.00000 0.00000 0 0 638454 585711 52743 52743 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 164839 164839 5863860 396827 15449 15851 428127 5435733 0 5435733 5587748 15449 15851 31300 5556448 0 5556448 PART V, LINE 4: THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF CHILD ADVOCATES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,851. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,851. TRIVIA NIGHT 38016 38016 5043 4249 1500 4294 38016 38016 5043 4249 1500 4294 15086 22930 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PHYLLIS ARMSTRONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 158712 0 0 0 0 0 3743 0 138 0 162593 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE 990 IS EMAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE RETURN AND THEN EMAILS THE ORGANIZATION BACK INDICATING WHETHER THEY APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, IF A BOARD MEMBER OR AN EMPLOYEE HAS ANY INFLUENCE ON ANY MATERIAL BUSINESS TRASNACTION, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES INDEPENDENT SALARY STUDIES TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE TOTAL SALARY EXPENSE WHEN PREPARING THE BUDGET. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6104 (D) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, COPIES OF THE IRS FORM 990 AND APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND SUBJECT TO THE CHARGES PERMITTED BY LAW TO ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT. OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAIABLE TO THE INDIVIDUALS REQUESTING THEM BY MAKING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BEFORE THEY ARE FINALIZED. THIS OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE PRIOR YEAR.