Our Kids DBA Open Heartland

“Expenses office 193 conferences/meetings 257 insurance 4,172 background checks 345 training 4,166 allocation for salaries 173,943 food 4,124 field trips and transp 4,823 program supplies 4,023 bank fees 184 charitable therapy 9,896 total 206,126”

“Accounts receivable 0 8,469 total 0 8,469”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 0 31,071”

“Childrens center charities works to develop, support, expand, and improve services for children with special needs and their families in the johnson county community and surrounding areas.”

“Charitable therapy and other programs: charitable therapy: therapeutic services that are provided to children from low income families in johnson county through donations received from individuals and organizations. Approximately 40 families served during fy2014. Respite program: respite is a service provided to give the primary caregivers a break. This service can only be used when one of the primary caregivers is not working. Families are paired with the best provider based on the child's needs. Group services are also offered. 19 families served during fy2014, including the ill and handicapped and intellectual disability waivers. Social skills program: children's centers believes that children learn best when they practice their skills in an exciting and motivating environment. A skilled team of speech therapists, along with trained staff and volunteers, run a number of groups based on age and ability levels. Therapists and staff utilize the social thinking curriculum, along with a variety of research based techniques to target pragmatic and social skills. Children are given the opportunity to improve play skills, turn taking, non-verbal communication, conversation, and perspective taking. After completion of a speech evaluation, each child is matched with the program that will best fit their needs. Summer camp is also offered, which serves a variety of ages and ability levels. Over 50 families served during fy2014. Behavioral health program: the children's center offers individual and group therapy for children with mental health concerns. Children have the opportunity to develop their social and emotional growth with an independent social worker through play, talk, and reflective interactions. 12 children served in fy2014.”

“Support groups: manantial support group: grupo manatial is a hispanic support group for children aged 0-5 with special needs. The goal is to have a place to meet where parents can find support and understanding, no matter the circumstance. It is a family-oriented group who work together on building relationships with one another and support each other in any way possible. Relationships are built throughout the community, with the goal of helping and understanding the children, parent education, and advocacy. 30 families served in fy2014. Parent support group: parent support groups are held at the children's center in seven-week sessions on saturday mornings from 9-10am. Groups are free and open to all parents who have a child with a disability or suspect their child has a disability. 6 families served during fy2014. Manatial ged: this program was designed to provide childcare for the women of our manatial group while they studied to take the ged. Tutors were provided by the dream team center to assist the women in their studies. Childcare is free for the women while studying. Space was donated by tate high school. The children were able to go swimming and create crafts while their mother studied.”

“After school program: the after school program gives children the chance to learn and practice social skills while building confidence and independence. Participants are given the opportunity to get involved in the community by planning and carrying out their own service learning projects. Volunteers come to the program to teach skills that children may not experience otherwise, such as tae kwon do, yoga, art, and more. Through the diverse experiences provided, children are better equipped to apply these skills in a variety of settings. 10 children served during fy2014. Summer success program: this program gives children a place to go and enjoy the summer while practicing social skills and group participation. It is offered three days a week during the afternoon. Camp was held at wickham elementary. Activities included swimming, a tour of kinnick stadium, and guest speakers.”