Form 990 for tax year 2024

Totals

Total revenue

$7,273,005

Total expenses

$5,087,199

Contributions and grants received

$7,193,582

Grants paid

$0

Program service revenue

$1,500

Investment income

$79,408

Other revenue

-$1,485

Total assets, end of year

$8,019,055

Total liabilities, end of year

$304,544

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$7,714,511

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$4,378,784

Management and general expenses

$520,501

Fundraising expenses

$187,914

Program service expenses (Part III)

$4,378,784

Program services were 86.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2024

• 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.

  Expenses $2,246,843 · Revenue $1,500

• 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.

  Expenses $1,371,126

• 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.

  Expenses $760,815

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2024

Filed

7 May 2026

IRS schema version

2024v5.0

Source object

202601339349306430

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