Invest In Kids
Invest In Kids
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About this organization
Mission
Invest in Kids works with communities to improve the health and well-being of young children, particularly those of low-income families, through effective, research-based programs.
About
THE INCREDIBLE YEARS (IY) IS A SUITE OF PROVEN PREVENTION PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE A CHILD'S SUCCESS AT SCHOOL AND AT HOME BY PROMOTING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, REDUCE CHILD BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, PROMOTE POSITIVE AND CONSISTENT DISCIPLINE, AND SUPPORT CAREGIVERS THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH INVOLVING CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS. A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH THAT PROMOTES POSITIVE PARENT, TEACHER AND CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE. THIS EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM IS MADE UP OF THREE DISTINCT COMPONENTS THAT WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING OUTCOMES: PARENTING EDUCATION (STRENGTHENS POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS), DINOSAUR SCHOOL (SKILL BUILDING FOR CHILDREN, TAUGHT IN CLASSROOMS) AND TEACHER CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (TCM). DURING THE 2018-19 PROGRAM YEAR, THREE OF THE INCREDIBLE YEARS UNIVERSAL PREVENTION COMPONENTS WERE OFFERED ACROSS 21 COUNTIES IN COLORADO WITH THE SUPPORT OF INVEST IN KIDS. - DINOSAUR SCHOOL NUMBERS SERVED: 464 TEACHERS AND EDUCATION STAFF SUPPORTED THE DELIVERY OF DINOSAUR SCHOOL TO 6,599 STUDENTS. - TEACHER CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (TCM) NUMBERS SERVED: 30 TEACHERS WERE IN CLASSROOMS THAT BENEFITTED FROM TRAINING AND COACHING IN TCM, AND 428 STUDENTS WERE IN THOSE CLASSROOMS. - PRESCHOOL BASIC PARENT PROGRAM (PARENT PROGRAM) NUMBERS SERVED: 73 PARENT PROGRAM FACILITATORS DELIVERED PARENT PROGRAM TO 595 PARENTS ACROSS 51 UNIQUE PARENT GROUPS IN COLORADO.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Invest in kids partners with local communities to ensure the success of evidence-based programs that improve the health and well-being of colorado's youngest children and their families.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Invest in kids partners with local communities to ensure the success of evidence-based programs that improve the health and well-being of colorado's youngest children and their families.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CO.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 1775 SHERMAN STREET, DENVER, CO, 80203.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 22 employees.
- 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 -$203,320.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- 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 $1,808,034 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $354,670 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 a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.