Circle Of Care For Families With Cancer
Circle Of Care For Families With Cancer
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About this organization
Mission
Circle of Care for Families of Children with Cancer is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization that supports children with cancer and their families during treatment. Our mission is to provide practical, emotional and financial assistance to Connecticut families of children in treatment for cancer through programs and services that meet the unique and challenging needs of pediatric cancer treatment. Until no parent has to hear the words"your child has cancer," we''ll be here no matter where the journey leads.
About
CIRCLE OF CARE OFFERS A UNIQUE CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE NON-MEDICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER. OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM, "BAGS OF LOVE," PROVIDES IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED FAMILIES. WHEN A FAMILY ARRIVES IN THE HOSPITAL, THEY RECEIVE A "BAG OF LOVE"--A CANVAS BAG FILLED WITH THOUGHTFULLY SELECTED EVERYDAY ESSSENTIALS AND COMFORT ITEMS TO EASE THAT BURDEN THAT COMES WITH THE IMMEDIATE HOSPITALIZATION OF A CHILD. THE BAGS ALSO INCLUDE CIRCLE OF CARE'S RESOURCE GUIDE, "THE PURPLE PAGES," WHICH FAMILIES CAN REFERENCE TO FIND ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS THAT ARISE FFROM THE TREATMENT PROCESS. CIRCLE OF CARE ALSO PROVIDES IN-PATIENT SUPPORT THROUGH OUR "LIFELINE" PROGRAM. "LIFELINE" IS A SUPPORT NETWORK THAT CONNECTS SURVIVOR FAMILIES WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, CIRCLE OF CARE PROVIDES TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO SPEND TIME ENTERTAINING THE CHILDREN DURING THE LONG HOURS OF TREATMENT AND OFFER RESPITE TO THE CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS IN THE HOSPITAL TREATMENT CENTER.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Circle of care provides financial, in-patient and community support directly to children with cancer and their families from the day of diagnosis through treatment and wherever the journey leads. when a child is diagnosed with cancer, things move very quickly. children are typically hospitalized within hours of diagnosis, for several days, if not weeks. confronted with such a life-altering situation, pediatric cancer patients and their families need support immediately. that's why circle of care exists; to fill an important gap in support services.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Circle of care provides immediate and ongoing emotional, psychosocial, and financial support to families when they have a child diagnosed with cancer.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is CT as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 144 DANBURY ROAD, WILTON, CT, 06897.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 2 employees reported on their 990 form.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,440.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $169,036 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $51,385 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 fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.