Lives in the Balance Inc.
Lives in the Balance Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF LIVES IN THE BALANCE IS TO PROVIDE VITAL, ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO CAREGIVERS OF BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGING KIDS; TO BRING THE PLIGHT OF THESE KIDS INTO THE PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS; TO ADDRESS AND IDENTIFY THE SYSTEMIC ISSUES THAT CAUSE MANY OF THESE KIDS TO SLIP THROUGH THE CRACKS; AND TO PROMOTE PARENTING AND DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES THAT FOSTER THE POSITIVE SIDE OF HUMAN NATURE IN ALL CHILDREN.
About
THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES WE HEIGHTEN AWARENESS OF THE OBSOLETE, COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WAYS IN WHICH MANY BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGING KIDS ARE STILL TREATED; TAKE ACTION WHENEVER WE LEARN OF SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES THAT ARE TREATING KIDS (BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGING OR NOT) IN WAYS THAT ARE PUNITIVE, ADVERSARIAL, AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE; AND PROVIDE CONSULTATION AND TRAINING ON NON-PUNITIVE, NON-ADVERSARIAL, COLLABORATIVE, AND PROACTIVE ALTERNATIVES. WE ARE SHOWING HOW PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS CAN ELIMINATE MANY OF THE SYSTEMIC ISSUES THAT MAKE IT HARD FOR AT-RISK KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACCESS AND RECEIVE THE HELP THEY NEED. 1) OUR IMARK PROOF-OF-CONCEPT PROGRAM ADDRESSES A VARIETY OF SYSTEMIC FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO PERSISTENTLY POOR OUTCOMES FOR MANY OF MAINE'S MOST AT-RISK YOUTH.2) OUR OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS AND WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE OUTREACH PROGRAM HOSTS AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT FOR EDUCATORS, CAREGIVERS, AND MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. 3) OUR POLICY & ADVOCACY PROGRAM AIMS TO CULTIVATE AND SUPPORT LOCAL ADVOCATES, PILOT LOCAL PROGRAMS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION, AND WORK TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES AFFECTING AT-RISK KIDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.LIVESINTHEBALANCE.ORG.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of lives in the balance is to provide vital, accessible resources and programs to caregivers of behaviorally challenging kids; to bring the plight of these kids into the public consciousness; to address and identify the systemic issues that cause many of these kids to slip through the cracks; and to promote parenting and disciplinary practices that foster the positive side of human nature in all children.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The mission of lives in the balance is to provide vital, accessible resources and programs to caregivers of behaviorally challenging kids; to bring the plight of these kids into the public consciousness; to address and identify the systemic issues that cause many of these kids to slip through the cracks; and to promote parenting and disciplinary practices that foster the positive side of human nature in all children.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as MA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 108 EASTERN PROMENADE, PORTLAND, ME, 04101.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 2 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $12,029.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization pays $145,654 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,688 in fundraising expenses.
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