Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The Mission of Maui Family Support Services, Inc. is to promote healthy family functioning by providing supportive services which build on family strengths. The Prime Directive is to utilize our collective resources toward the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Maui Family Support Services, Inc. has served children and families in Maui County since 1980 though no-cost/low-cost child development centers, home visiting programs, child care subsidy programs, and services for youth and men, fathers, and male caregivers. Each year Maui Family Support Services, Inc. serves over 7,000 individuals.
About
EARLY HEAD START (EHS) IS A NO-COST, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT BEGIN DURING PREGNANCY AND CONTINUE UNTIL A CHILD IS THREE YEARS OLD. SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON MAUI AND MOLOKAI. EHS PROMOTES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT BY USING AN EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM THAT PROMOTES HEALTH DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS GOALS IN THREE AREAS: LANGUAGE LEARNING AND EARLY LITERACY SKILLS; POSITIVE APPROACHES TO LEARNING AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT; HEALTHY GROWING BODIES AND PHYSICAL MOVEMENT; AND POSITIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS. EHS OFFERS HIGHLY QUALIFIED SPECIALISTS IN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITION; SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES; PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN ENSURING UP-TO-DATE WELL-BABY CHECKS; IMMUNIZATIONS AND DENTAL CHECKUPS; FORMAL AND INFORMAL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS TO TRACK GROWTH AND LEARNING; AND A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 0-3 YEAR OLD WHO ARE LOW INCOME AND CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE (RECEIVING TANF OR SSI, EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE) ARE PRIORITIZED TO BE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. MFSS PROVIDES 2 EHC PROGRAM OPTIONS, HOME-BASED AND CENTER-BASED. HOME-BASED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE WEEKLY HOME VISITS AND TWICE MONTHLY SOCIALIZATIONS. MFSS EHS HAS 2 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN WAILUKU AND LAHAINA. IN PROGRAM YEAR 2017- 2018, EHS SERVICED 160 FAMILIES, 179 CHILDREN, AND 14 PREGNANT WOMEN.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The mission of maui family support services, inc. (mfss) is to promote healthy family functioning by providing supportive services which build on family strengths. the prime directive is to utilize our collective resources toward the prevention of child abuse and neglect.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The mission of maui family support services, inc. (mfss) is to promote healthy family functioning by providing supportive services which build on family strengths. the prime directive is to utilize our collective resources toward the prevention of child abuse and neglect.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is HI.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 1844 WILI PA LOOP, WAILUKU, HI, 96793.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 102 employees.
- 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 -$213.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- 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 O.
- The organization pays $2,865,742 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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