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Family Initiative Incorporated
Family Initiative Incorporated
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About this organization
Mission
FAMILY INITIATIVE, INC. IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND ENSURE THE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN. UTILIZING A FAMILY-CENTERED AND HOLISTIC APPROACH, OUR MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN TRANSPARENCY IN COLLABORATING WITH ALL WE SERVIE.
About
AT FAMILY INITIATIVE WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD BENEFITS FROM THE OPPORTUNITY OF CREATING NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS. OUR AUTISM PLAYGROUP PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH AGES 5 TO 16, DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD), TO MEET WITH OUR OTHER CHILDREN TO DEVELOP SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AND TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS EACH WEEK. THIS YEAR OUR EXPERIENCED APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) CLINICIANS PROVIDED HIGH LEVEL OF SUPPORT TO OVER 300 UNIQUE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS BY FOSTERING POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND OUR ASD SUPPORT PROGRAMS WITH OUR ARTPLAY CLASSES OFFERED NEXT SPRING. THESE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN WITH ASD IN THE ARTS WITH INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY AN EXPERIENCED ARTIST AND ART THERAPIST. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD TO DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS AND GAIN CONFIDENCE, FAMILY INITIATIVE ALSO UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD. IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE SETTING FOR PARENTS TO MEET, NETWORK, AND TALK ABOUT HOW BEST MEET BOTH THEIR NEEDS AND THEIR CHILDREN'S WE FACILITATE A MONTHLY ASD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE PARTICIPATING FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY AREAS AND TOPICS WHICH THE SELF-SELECT AS CHALLENGES OR BARRIERS IN THEIR LIVES. WE PURSUE LOCAL AND STATEWIDE SPEAKERS TO PRESENT AND EDUCATE ON THESE TOPICS EACH MONTH TO PROVIDE THE FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION WHICH THEY FIND EXTREMELY VALUABLE. OUR MOST RECENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE LAUNCHING OUR ASD BAND TOGETHER PROGRAM WHICH INVOLVES A PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP PROTECT AND SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH AN ASD DIAGNOSIS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Family initiative, inc. is committed to engaging in community partnerships to empower families and ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. utilizing a family-centered and holistic approach, our mission is to maintain transparency in collaborating with all we servie.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Family initiative, inc. is committed to engaging in community partnerships to empower families and ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. utilizing a family-centered and holistic approach, our mission is to maintain transparency in collaborating with all we servie.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is FL.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 730 SW 4TH STREET UNIT 6, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33993.
- The non-profit has reported 10 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- 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 less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$4,720.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $184,012 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,662 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.
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