Children & Families First
Children & Families First
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About this organization
Mission
Children & Families First helps children facing adversity on their journey to adulthood. We use proven methods to help families raise their children so they can flourish.
About
POSITIVE PARENTING - FAMILY FOSTER CARE (FC) AT CFF PROVIDES STABILITY AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS TO DELAWARE INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND TEENS - INCLUDING THOSE REQUIRING THERAPEUTIC AND SPECIALIZED CARE - WHO CANNOT REMAIN AT HOME FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, INCLUDING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RELATING TO CAREGIVER SUBSTANCE ABUSE. FOSTER FAMILIES RECEIVE EXTENSIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT, AND BIRTH FAMILIES RECEIVE FAMILY-CENTERED COUNSELING, VISITATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TOWARD REUNITING THE CHILD WITH THE BIRTH FAMILY, AS APPROPRIATE. IN 2018, 92% OF CHILDREN REMAINED WITH ONE FOSTER FAMILY THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME IN CARE. OF CHILDREN DISCHARGED FROM FOSTER CARE, 99% ACHIEVED PERMANENCY (REUNIFICATION WITH BIRTH FAMILIES, GUARDIANSHIP, OR ADOPTION).SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION FROM FOSTER CARE PROVIDES A PERMANENT HOME FOR OLDER DELAWARE YOUTH; SIBLING GROUPS; AND CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR MEDICAL NEEDS WHOSE BIRTH PARENTS HAVE HAD PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATED. THROUGH THE CHILD-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT (CSR) PROGRAM, POTENTIAL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ARE VETTED, RECRUITED, TRAINED, SELECTED, AND SUPPORTED TO FACILITATE SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS OF KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. IN 2018, 100% OF ADOPTIONS WERE FINALIZED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF THE CHILD JOINING THEIR FOREVER FAMILY.FAMILY SEARCH & ENGAGEMENT (FSE) WORKS WITH DELAWARE YOUTH AGES 10 TO 17 WHO ARE AT RISK OF AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE, EITHER TO CONNECT THEM TO A SUPPORT SYSTEM OF EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS OR OTHER CARING ADULTS, FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT, OR FOR SUPPORT DURING TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE. IN 2018, 100% OF PARTICIPATING YOUTH MADE CONNECTIONS WITH CARING ADULTS AND FAMILY. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SFP) AND NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM (NPP) ARE EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY SKILLS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND TREAT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY TEACHING FAMILIES POSITIVE AND CARING NURTURING SKILLS. THE 14-WEEK SMALL GROUP CLASSES ARE 2.5 HOURS EACH. SESSIONS INCLUDE DEDICATED TIME FOR PARENTS TO LEARN SKILLS ON THEIR OWN AND THEN PRACTICE THEM WITH THEIR CHILDREN. TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION, WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AS NEEDED, AND CHILD CARE FOR SIBLINGS OF THE IDENTIFIED CHILD. ALL GROUPS START WITH A FAMILY MEAL, WHICH IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO BOND AND PRACTICE SKILLS THEY ARE LEARNING. THE PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS BY TRAINED EDUCATORS, AND CUSTOMIZED BY THE CHILD'S AGE GROUP (NPP: BIRTH TO 3; SFP: 4-5, 6-11, AND 12-17 YEARS OF AGE). IN 2018, 77% OF CAREGIVERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROGRAM. OF PARENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PROGRAM, 80% DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE ACROSS AT LEAST TWO PARENTING DOMAINS AND 72% OF AT-RISK PARENTS REDUCED BELIEF IN CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Children & families first helps children facing adversity on their journey to adulthood. we use proven methods to help families raise their children so they can flourish.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Children & families first has helped needy children and families in delaware for more than 125 years. annually, the organization serves more than 30,000 individuals statewide through 30+ programs that offer assistance and support throughout the lifespan. the organization's services are child-centered and family-focused, forming a comprehensive continuum of quality social, educational, and mental health services.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is DE.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is 809 N WASHINGTON ST, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801.
- The non-profit has reported 276 employees on their form for the year 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$638,847.
- The organization has 38 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1919.
- The organization pays $10,168,601 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $342,387 in fundraising expenses.
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