2026-05-13T15:36:56-04:00 2025-06-30 320394930 STROEMER & COMPANY 14030 METROPOLIS AVE STE 200 FORT MYERS FL 33912 990 2024-07-01 650007620 CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC CHIL 2399392808 3830 EVANS AVE FORT MYERS FL 33901 ALICIA SHANNON CEO 2399392808 2026-05-07 true MARC WHITFIELD CPA P00125986 2394331002 2026-05-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ALICIA SHANNON 3830 EVANS AVENUE FORT MYERS FL 33901 7329274 false X WWW.CAC-SWFL.ORG X 1984 FL SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SAFE AND NUTURING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT, WHERE THEY SHARE THEIR STORIES, HEAL, AND THRIVE, WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, PARENTING EDUCATION, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, PET THERAPY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN CHARLOTTE, HENDRY, AND GLADES COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. 15 15 79 114 0 5159472 7193582 3000 1500 79879 79408 -1485 5242351 7273005 0 0 3844867 4043877 0 187914 901287 1043322 4746154 5087199 496197 2185806 5832467 8019055 360529 304544 5471938 7714511 X SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SAFE AND NUTURING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT, WHERE THEY SHARE THEIR STORIES, HEAL, AND THRIVE, WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, PARENTING EDUCATION, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, PET THERAPY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN CHARLOTTE, HENDRY, AND GLADES COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. false false 2246843 1500 THE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM (CPT) PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO ARE SUSPECTED OF HAVING EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED CHILD NEGLECT, PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE TO INCLUDE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, FAMILY VIOLENCE, AND/OR MEDICAL NEGLECT. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND/OR LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, SPECIALIZED INTERVIEWS, FAMILY ASSESSMENTS, MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY STAFFINGS. THE TEAM ALSO PROVIDES COURT TESTIMONY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK. THE GOALS OF CPT ARE TO ASSIST AGENCIES WHO INVESTIGATE CHILD ABUSE IN DETERMINING ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR THREAT; TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AROUND THE ISSUES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. CPT IS GOVERNED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, AND ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. 1371126 FAMILY ALLIANCE IS A CHILD-FRIENDLY OUTPATIENT COUNSELING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THERAPY AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT, HAVE WITNESSED/EXPERIENCED FAMILY VIOLENCE OR A VIOLENT CRIME, ARE SUSPECTED OF BEING ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, OR ARE AT- RISK FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP COUNSELING, AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-17. DURING THE TIME A CHILD IS ENGAGED IN THERAPY, NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS ARE OFFERED SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE SESSIONS INCLUDE PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO ABUSE AND TRAUMA, COPING SKILLS, SAFETY SKILLS, PREVENTION SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. THE THERAPIST PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THEIR LOVED ONE'S ABUSE/TRAUMA. FAMILY ALLIANCE ALSO OFFERS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. 760815 THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS PARENT EDUCATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. OUR PARENTING CLASSES UTILIZE THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM WHICH HAS OVER 40 YEARS OF RESEARCH SHOWING THAT IT REDUCES THE BELIEFS THAT ARE KNOWN TO LEAD TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT WHILE INCREASING WHAT IS KNOWN AS PROTECTIVE CAPACITIES. CAC UTILIZES VARIOUS CURRICULUM WITHIN THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM SUCH AS NURTURING SKILLS, NURTURING FATHERS, AND NURTURING FAMILIES IN RECOVERY (ADDICTION). THE PARENTING CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CREOLE TO FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM AS WELL AS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY LOOKING TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING ROLES. THE CLASS SCHEDULE OFFERS CLASSES SIX DAYS PER WEEK TO INCLUDE DAYTIME, EVENING, AND WEEKEND HOURS AS NEEDED. THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE PINE MANOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM IS A PREVENTION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 WHO RESIDE IN PINE MANOR FOCUSING ON IMPROVING LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, AFTER SCHOOL KIDZLIT READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOCUSING ON INCREASING LITERACY SKILLS AS WELL AS CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, SPORTS AND OUTDOOR PLAY, CHARACTER EDUCATION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, FIELD TRIPS, GUEST SPEAKERS, PET THERAPY READING PROGRAM, PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN, LINKING FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REGARDING THEIR CHILD AND THE CHILD'S PROGRESS IN THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AT NO COST. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE UNITED WAY RESILIENCY HUB IN EAST FORT MYERS. THE EAST RESILIENCY HUB IS A MULTI- AGENCY OUTREACH CENTER OFFERING SOCIAL SERVICES WHICH REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE EAST FORT MYERS COMMUNITY. THE MISSION OF THE EAST RESILIENCY HUB IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND EMPOWERING LOCAL RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES. THE RESILIENCY HUB PROVIDES A "ONE-STOP SHOP" FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES. CAC PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES CO-LOCATED AND PROVIDES A FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHING AND DIAPERS CLOSET, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID/FOOD STAMPS/FLORIDA KIDCARE APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE BEESLEY'S PAW PRINTS PET THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER THERAPY TEAMS, REGISTERED HANDLERS AND INSURED THERAPY DOGS. TO BRING COMFORT AND REDUCE ANXIETY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. AT CAC, THE DOGS GREET VISITORS IN THE LOBBY TO CREATE A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE AND PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. BEYOND CAC, THE TEAMS EXTEND THEIR SERVICES TO PARTNER LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LEE COUNTY AND THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OFFERING COMFORT TO CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY COURT OR WHILE TESTIFYING AGAINST ABUSERS. ALL TEAMS ARE REGISTERED THROUGH REPUTABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS ALLIANCE OF THERAPY DOGS, THERAPY DOGS, INC., AND PET PARTNERS. THE FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS. ADVOCATES WALK ALONGSIDE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE CASE, OFFERING SERVICES DURING THE INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION, AND BEYOND. SUPPORT INCLUDES SAFETY PLANNING, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH CRIME COMPENSATION, REFERRALS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND TRAUMA-FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PARTICIPATION IN CASE REVIEW, COORDINATION OF SERVICES, UPDATES ON CASE STATUS, COURT EDUCATION, AND FACILITATING COURTROOM TOURS. 4378784 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 79 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 15 15 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X JOHN RAHO 2399392808 3830 EVANS AVENUE FORT MYERS FL 33901 JOHN RAHO CFO 40.00 X 142167 0 0 JEAN RAFACZ APRN 50.00 X 128596 0 0 LUPE ZAMBRANO CHILD PROTEC 40.00 X 100485 0 0 ALICIA SHANNON CEO 50.00 X 92558 0 0 JULIE BOUDREAUX CEO 40.00 X 50750 0 0 GREG BLURTON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KARLA CAMPOS-ANDERSON SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN CASSELL MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN CLINGER VICE PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 FRANCINE DONNORUMMO MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN GABEL MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN HAWES MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY HUNTER MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES IDELSON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NORMAN LUTZ MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 COLE PEACOCK PAST PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN PEARSON TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 YADIRIS PEREZ-LUNA MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN SHERMAN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAKE SPANBERGER PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JESSICA WALKER MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 514556 3 false false false 385100 158479 2269361 4380642 176935 7193582 CLIENT AND AGENCY FEES 1500 1500 1500 79408 79408 54784 158479 56269 -1485 7273005 1500 79408 293793 249068 32357 12368 3049522 2585280 335864 128378 136732 120786 13002 2944 314178 277538 29876 6764 249652 211458 27793 10401 26297 24020 2277 4088 4088 45241 40754 4487 5055 2835 2220 227223 182913 34141 10169 95051 82112 6801 6138 190668 180955 8990 723 38747 23661 6536 8550 8475 8174 301 112088 105924 5604 560 80190 74321 5077 792 IN KIND SUPPLIES,CLOTHING 156735 156735 TRAINING & EDUCATION 24020 24020 DEVELOPMENTAL GRANTS 12439 12224 215 FIELD TRIPS 11630 11630 5375 4376 872 127 5087199 4378784 520501 187914 466828 236562 1432384 1199618 466665 1880474 2467 2468 91227 147330 166470 112954 4336044 1673846 2597155 2662198 594868 1761513 14403 15938 5832467 8019055 33406 4575 112466 214657 299969 360529 304544 X 5471938 7714511 5471938 7714511 5832467 8019055 X 2185806 56767 X false true X true true true X 4014905 4437331 4368175 5159472 7193582 25173465 4014905 4437331 4368175 5159472 7193582 25173465 1279576 23893889 11968 413 15486 79879 79408 187154 25360619 113635 0.94220 0.91150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 14403 1883 348 15938 13094 1617 308 14403 12078 1016 13094 14498 -2088 332 12078 11353 3435 288 14498 1.00000 true false 300000 300000 2169789 748330 1421459 1446876 592129 854747 419379 333387 85992 2662198 ACCRUED SALARIES 206451 COMPENSATED ABSENCES 56560 OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES 36958 299969 X 7386041 56767 56269 113036 7273005 7273005 5143468 56269 56269 5087199 5087199 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FORPROFIT FLORIDA CORPORATION AND THEREFORE IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAXES. THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME; HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. CERTAIN INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD HAS ISSUED GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THIS GUIDANCE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND ANY ESTIMATES UTILIZED IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF REQUIRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 56,269 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 56,269 CAC REIMAGINED 213263 158479 54784 10149 25554 20566 213263 158479 54784 10149 25554 20566 56269 -1485 FL X AUCTION ITEMS 7 20200 FMV X SUPPLIES,FURN 500 156735 FMV false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SAFE AND NUTURING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT, WHERE THEY SHARE THEIR STORIES, HEAL, AND THRIVE, WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, PARENTING EDUCATION, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, PET THERAPY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN CHARLOTTE, HENDRY, AND GLADES COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. FORM 990 RETIREMENT PLAN ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTIONS INCREASED EMPLOYER MATCH FROM 4% TO 5%. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: () MEMBERS, PART-TIME. THE BOARD PROVIDES GOVERNANCE, ATTENDS SPECIAL STAFF EVENTS, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS. THEY ACT AS CONTACTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE AGENCY, AS WELL AS ASSIST IN OBTAINING DONATIONS. THE BOARD ALSO HOSTS AND SERVES AN ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF PINE MANOR. THIS PAST THANKSGIVING, THEY SERVED OVER 400 MEALS. VOLUNTEERS ARE UTILIZED IN THE PINE MANOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM TO WORK WITH THE CHILDREN ON HOMEWORK, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND READING. WE ALSO HAVE VOLUNTEERS AT THE EAST RESILIENCY HUB WHO ASSIST WITH APPLICATIONS AND FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR DOGS WORK IN OUR BEESLEY'S PAW PRINTS PET THERAPY PROGRAM. WE HAVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE STUDENT INTERNS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE A CPT ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER OR FAMILY ALLIANCE CLINICAL THERAPIST. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE NUMEROUS GROUPS/CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO VOLUNTEER AT CAC AND SUPPORT OUR EVENTS TO INCLUDE THE PINE MANOR THANKSGIVING DINNER, EAST BACKPACK AND CHRISTMAS EVENTS, AND WHO DONATE QUILTED BLANKETS, TOYS, CLOTHING, DIAPERS, ETC. FOR OUR CLIENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM (CPT) PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO ARE SUSPECTED OF HAVING EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED CHILD NEGLECT, PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE TO INCLUDE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, FAMILY VIOLENCE, AND/OR MEDICAL NEGLECT. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND/OR LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, SPECIALIZED INTERVIEWS, FAMILY ASSESSMENTS, MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY STAFFINGS. THE TEAM ALSO PROVIDES COURT TESTIMONY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK. THE GOALS OF CPT ARE TO ASSIST AGENCIES WHO INVESTIGATE CHILD ABUSE IN DETERMINING ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR THREAT; TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AROUND THE ISSUES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. CPT IS GOVERNED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, AND ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B FAMILY ALLIANCE IS A CHILD-FRIENDLY OUTPATIENT COUNSELING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THERAPY AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT, HAVE WITNESSED/EXPERIENCED FAMILY VIOLENCE OR A VIOLENT CRIME, ARE SUSPECTED OF BEING ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, OR ARE AT- RISK FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP COUNSELING, AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-17. DURING THE TIME A CHILD IS ENGAGED IN THERAPY, NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS ARE OFFERED SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE SESSIONS INCLUDE PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO ABUSE AND TRAUMA, COPING SKILLS, SAFETY SKILLS, PREVENTION SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. THE THERAPIST PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THEIR LOVED ONE'S ABUSE/TRAUMA. FAMILY ALLIANCE ALSO OFFERS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS PARENT EDUCATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. OUR PARENTING CLASSES UTILIZE THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM WHICH HAS OVER 40 YEARS OF RESEARCH SHOWING THAT IT REDUCES THE BELIEFS THAT ARE KNOWN TO LEAD TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT WHILE INCREASING WHAT IS KNOWN AS PROTECTIVE CAPACITIES. CAC UTILIZES VARIOUS CURRICULUM WITHIN THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM SUCH AS NURTURING SKILLS, NURTURING FATHERS, AND NURTURING FAMILIES IN RECOVERY (ADDICTION). THE PARENTING CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CREOLE TO FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM AS WELL AS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY LOOKING TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING ROLES. THE CLASS SCHEDULE OFFERS CLASSES SIX DAYS PER WEEK TO INCLUDE DAYTIME, EVENING, AND WEEKEND HOURS AS NEEDED. THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE PINE MANOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM IS A PREVENTION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 WHO RESIDE IN PINE MANOR FOCUSING ON IMPROVING LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, AFTER SCHOOL KIDZLIT READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOCUSING ON INCREASING LITERACY SKILLS AS WELL AS CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, SPORTS AND OUTDOOR PLAY, CHARACTER EDUCATION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, FIELD TRIPS, GUEST SPEAKERS, PET THERAPY READING PROGRAM, PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN, LINKING FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REGARDING THEIR CHILD AND THE CHILD'S PROGRESS IN THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AT NO COST. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE UNITED WAY RESILIENCY HUB IN EAST FORT MYERS. THE EAST RESILIENCY HUB IS A MULTI- AGENCY OUTREACH CENTER OFFERING SOCIAL SERVICES WHICH REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE EAST FORT MYERS COMMUNITY. THE MISSION OF THE EAST RESILIENCY HUB IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND EMPOWERING LOCAL RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES. THE RESILIENCY HUB PROVIDES A "ONE-STOP SHOP" FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES. CAC PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES CO-LOCATED AND PROVIDES A FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHING AND DIAPERS CLOSET, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID/FOOD STAMPS/FLORIDA KIDCARE APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE BEESLEY'S PAW PRINTS PET THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER THERAPY TEAMS, REGISTERED HANDLERS AND INSURED THERAPY DOGS. TO BRING COMFORT AND REDUCE ANXIETY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. AT CAC, THE DOGS GREET VISITORS IN THE LOBBY TO CREATE A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE AND PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. BEYOND CAC, THE TEAMS EXTEND THEIR SERVICES TO PARTNER LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LEE COUNTY AND THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OFFERING COMFORT TO CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY COURT OR WHILE TESTIFYING AGAINST ABUSERS. ALL TEAMS ARE REGISTERED THROUGH REPUTABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS ALLIANCE OF THERAPY DOGS, THERAPY DOGS, INC., AND PET PARTNERS. THE FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS. ADVOCATES WALK ALONGSIDE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE CASE, OFFERING SERVICES DURING THE INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION, AND BEYOND. SUPPORT INCLUDES SAFETY PLANNING, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH CRIME COMPENSATION, REFERRALS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND TRAUMA-FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PARTICIPATION IN CASE REVIEW, COORDINATION OF SERVICES, UPDATES ON CASE STATUS, COURT EDUCATION, AND FACILITATING COURTROOM TOURS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 COLE PEACOCK RACHEL PEACOCK BOARD MEMBER DEV DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RETURN TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE 8879 BEFORE THE RETURN IS EFILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A CEO SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 56,269 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -56,269