Almost Home Kids
Almost Home Kids
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About this organization
Mission
At Almost Home Kids our mission is to provide a bridge from hospital to home for children with medical complexities.
About
THE TRANSITION CARE PROGRAM IS THE LINK BETWEEN HOSPITAL AND HOME FOR THE CHILD WHO HAS MEDICAL COMPLEXITIES AND IS CLINICALLY READY FOR DISCHARGE FROM A HOSPITAL, YET IMPORTANT FACTORS NEED TO BE CONSIDERED IN ORDER TO BRING THE CHILD HOME SAFELY. THE FAMILY MAY NEED FURTHER SUPPORT THROUGH TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT EDUCATION REGARDING THE CLINICAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND/OR NURSING AGENCY STAFFING PLAN. THE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM IS A SHORT TERM STAY FOR A CHILD WHO IS MEDICALLY complex AND/OR MAY BE TECHNOLOGY DEPENDENT. FROM A 24 HOUR STAY TO ONE LASTING UP TO 14 DAYS, A CHILD IS PROVIDED WITH MEDICAL/NURSING CARE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A SECURE AND THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES MAY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM FOR A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES: TEMPORARY ABSENCE OF PRIVATE DUTY NURSING CARE AT HOME, PARENT ILLNESS, VACATIONS, FAMILY EMERGENCIES AND MUCH NEEDED REST. IN ADDITION THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SERVICES OCCUR ONSITE AT BOTH of OUR 12-BED FACILITIES IN A HOME LIKE SETTING WITH 24/7 CLINICAL CARE: TRANSITIONAL CARE WHICH INCLUDES PARENT/GUARDIAN TRAINING AND A DETAILED HOME PLAN DEVELOPED OVER 120 DAYS, RESPITE CARE PROGRAMS - OUR ONSITE SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY RESPITE (FOR WHEN A FAMILY NEEDS IMMEDIATE AND UNPLANNED RESPITE CARE FOR THEIR CHILD DUE TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, ILLNESS OF PRIMARY CARE GIVER OR ANY OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE), RESPITE TRANSPORTATION (TO HELP CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS TRANSPORT THEIR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WITH THEM TO AHK FOR RESPITE CARE), CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL WORK SUPPORT (TO HELP FAMILIES CONNECT WITH AND NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, IN HOME SHIFT NURSING, PROVIDING A COORDINATED MEDICAL TEAM, COUNSELING COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY), REGULAR ONSITE PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL CHILDREN, SLEEP MEDICINE CONSULTS AND ONSITE SLEEP STUDIES (A CRUCIAL, AND OFTEN UNDERFUNDED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN THE MEDICAID SYSTEM), ONSITE NUTRITIONIST AND PEDIATRIC WOUND CARE CONSULTANTS THAT DRASTICALLY REDUCE COSTLY AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION TO VISITS AND IMPROVE CARE, AN ONSITE CHILD-LIFE SPECIALIST TO HELP CHILDREN AT AHK COPE WITH THE CHALLENGES OF THEIR COMPLEX MEDICAL HEALTH NEEDS THROUGH PLAY, AND A MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO EDUCATE MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS ON THE WIDE VARIETY OF CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX HEALTHCARE NEEDS AND TO TEACH THEM ABOUT THE SYSTEMS OF CARE AND SUPPORT THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A COMMUNITY SETTING.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “A parent-driven program to serve and promote a better quality of life for children with special health care needs and their families within the community.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “A parent-driven program to serve and promote a better quality of life for children with special health care needs and their families within the community.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is IL, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 7 S 721 Route 53, Naperville, IL, 60540.
- The form of the non-profit reports 0 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,402,906.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $6,205,839 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $445,903 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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