Mental Health Association Of Frederick County, Inc.
Mental Health Association Of Frederick County, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
MHA's Mission is to build a strong foundation of emotional wellness for our whole community by preparing resilient children, securing vulnerable families and standing with people to face crises together.
About
PREPARING RESILIENT CHILDREN: CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING - TRAINED 3,360 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 167 WORKSHOPS, SOME AVAILABLE ONLINE, CONDUCTED OR CO-SPONSORED BY CCC. WE CONSTANTLY EXAMINE THE RESULTS OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND ENROLLMENT TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS OFFERED BASED ON DEMAND. WE ALSO EXPAND COURSE TOPICS WHEN PROVIDERS OR REGULATORY AGENCIES EXPRESS A NEED. CCC CURRENTLY OFFERS COURSES IN ALL SIX CORE OF KNOWLEDGE AREAS RECOGNIZED BY MARYLAND-CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION; PROFESSIONALISM; SPECIAL NEEDS; AND COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, CCC OFFERS COURSEWORK IN FIRST AID, CPR, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND SIDS. PROVIDED 489 HOURS OF TRAINING; 99% OF THOSE GAINED KNOWLEDGE FROM THE TRAINING. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS - CCC ASSISTS REGULATED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SO THEY CAN ENTER OR REMAIN IN THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FIELD. CCC STAFF RESPOND TO QUESTIONS ON A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SUBJECT AREAS-INCLUDING CHILD BEHAVIOR, PROVIDING QUALITY CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, IMPROVING QUALITY, CURRICULUM AND COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS. CCC ALSO SUPPLIES PROGRAMS WITH STATISTICAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO A CHILD CARE BUSINESS, SUCH AS THE AVERAGE COST OF CARE IN A PARTICULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE AVERAGE CHILD CARE SALARIES IN THE COUNTY OR THE STATE. CCC RESPONDED TO 761 INQUIRIES. EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH-PERKS PROGRAM WORKS WITH EARLY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE DECREASING OR PREVENTING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. SERVED OVER 100 CHILDREN, CONDUCTED 432 SITE VISITS AT 41 CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. HEALTHY FAMILIES FREDERICK - HFF IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FIRST- TIME PARENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY, STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY- CENTERED SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND AGENCIES TO HELP BUILD STRONGER FAMILIES, HEALTHIER CHILDREN AND A BETTER COMMUNITY. SERVED 57 FAMILIES AND 57 CHILDREN AND COMPLETED 911 HOME VISITS (SERVICES BEGIN PRENATALLY). NONE OF THE FAMILIES SERVED REQUIRED CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Building a strong foundation of emotional wellness for the whole community by preparing resilient children, securing vulnerable families, and facing crises together.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To build a strong foundation of emotional wellness for the whole community.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is MD.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 97 THOMAS JONSON DRIVE SUITE 202, FREDERICK, MD, 21702 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 98 employees as of 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$239,951.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- 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 engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $2,465,805 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $17,411 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.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.