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Families Rising

EIN 51-0188951 • 501(c)3 • St Paul, MN

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At families rising - formerly the north american council on adoptable children (nacac) we harness the power of lived experiences to offer unparalleled support, education, and advocacy in the child welfare system. Whether you're seeking guidance or aiming to influence change, we're here to support your adoption, foster care, and/or kinship care journey.

2380 Wycliff Street 200-11St Paul, MN 55114

www.wearefamiliesrising.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

49th percentile

3.9%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$203,415

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

45th percentile

2.6%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

128%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,545,672

Up $39,810 (+2.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$118,867

Down $181,651 (-60%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,426,805

Up $221,461 (+18%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,683,811

Up $3,188,851 (+128%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$5,462,350

Up $3,110,038 (+132%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$221,461

Up $78,813 (+55%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $393,672Liabilities 2011: $202,368Net Assets 2011: $191,3042011Assets 2012: $193,477Liabilities 2012: $140,558Net Assets 2012: $52,9192012Assets 2013: $368,127Liabilities 2013: $323,492Net Assets 2013: $44,6352013Assets 2014: $308,497Liabilities 2014: $205,698Net Assets 2014: $102,7992014Assets 2015: $222,808Liabilities 2015: $159,799Net Assets 2015: $63,0092015Assets 2016: $341,396Liabilities 2016: $188,938Net Assets 2016: $152,4582016Assets 2017: $387,088Liabilities 2017: $184,398Net Assets 2017: $202,6902017Assets 2018: $1,028,802Liabilities 2018: $687,807Net Assets 2018: $340,9952018Assets 2019: $997,356Liabilities 2019: $539,345Net Assets 2019: $458,0112019Assets 2020: $997,074Liabilities 2020: $384,771Net Assets 2020: $612,3032020Assets 2021: $1,220,681Liabilities 2021: $352,212Net Assets 2021: $868,4692021Assets 2022: $1,310,464Liabilities 2022: $250,486Net Assets 2022: $1,059,9782022Assets 2023: $1,505,862Liabilities 2023: $300,518Net Assets 2023: $1,205,3442023Assets 2024: $1,545,672Liabilities 2024: $118,867Net Assets 2024: $1,426,8052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,545,672
Liabilities$118,867
Net Assets$1,426,805
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,717,1942011Expenses 2012: $1,661,0502012Revenue 2013: $1,478,365Expenses 2013: $1,486,649Net Income 2013: -$8,2842013Revenue 2014: $1,503,863Expenses 2014: $1,445,699Net Income 2014: $58,1642014Revenue 2015: $1,287,459Expenses 2015: $1,327,249Net Income 2015: -$39,7902015Revenue 2016: $1,335,637Expenses 2016: $1,246,188Net Income 2016: $89,4492016Revenue 2017: $1,414,294Expenses 2017: $1,364,062Net Income 2017: $50,2322017Revenue 2018: $1,568,862Expenses 2018: $1,430,557Net Income 2018: $138,3052018Revenue 2019: $2,044,977Expenses 2019: $1,927,961Net Income 2019: $117,0162019Revenue 2020: $1,774,231Expenses 2020: $1,619,939Net Income 2020: $154,2922020Revenue 2021: $1,894,082Expenses 2021: $1,638,090Net Income 2021: $255,9922021Revenue 2022: $2,170,596Expenses 2022: $1,975,778Net Income 2022: $194,8182022Revenue 2023: $2,494,960Expenses 2023: $2,352,312Net Income 2023: $142,6482023Revenue 2024: $5,683,811Expenses 2024: $5,462,350Net Income 2024: $221,4612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,683,811
Expenses$5,462,350
Net Income$221,461
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,545,672
Liabilities
$118,867
Net assets
$1,426,805
Revenue
$5,683,811
Expenses
$5,462,350
Net income
$221,461
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.12$1.43$5.68$5.46$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.30$1.21$2.49$2.35$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.25$1.06$2.17$1.98$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.35$0.87$1.89$1.64$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.38$0.61$1.77$1.62$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.54$0.46$2.04$1.93$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.69$0.34$1.57$1.43$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.18$0.20$1.41$1.36$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.19$0.15$1.34$1.25$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.16$0.06$1.29$1.33$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.21$0.10$1.50$1.45$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.32$0.04$1.48$1.49$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.14$0.05$1.66
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.39$0.20$0.19$1.72
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$5,683,811
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Nacac promotes and supports permanent families for children and youth in the u.s. And canada - especially children and youth who are or have been in foster care and those with special needs.

See schedule o.families rising: "we amplify those with lived experience, assist adoptive, foster, and kinship parents, educate child welfare professionals, and champion the well-being of children and families."

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,025,073$1,150,116▲ $125,043
Pledges and Grants Receivable$354,676$288,708▼ $65,968
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,076$66,339▲ $25,263
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,048$30,885▲ $14,837
Accounts Receivable$61,336$9,049▼ $52,287
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$6,078$0▼ $6,078
Total Assets$1,505,862$1,545,672▲ $39,810
Other Assets Total$1,575$575▼ $1,000
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$180,000$0▼ $180,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$92,842$104,508▲ $11,666
Deferred Revenue$27,676$14,359▼ $13,317
Total Liabilities$300,518$118,867▼ $181,651
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,205,344$1,385,180▲ $179,836
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$41,625-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,205,344$1,426,805▲ $221,461
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,505,862$1,545,672▲ $39,810

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$64,411$24,552$88,963
Equipment$1,928$1,228$3,156
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ligia CushmanCEOFT$194,853$8,562$203,415
Nathan RossCOOFT$173,890$8,143$182,033
Roni MckennaCFOFT$143,603$10,669$154,272

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kim StevensPresident
Jaeran KimVice President
Kim GrzybowskiVice President
David SimmonsDirector
Jarel L Skinner-melendezDirector
Marlyn WallDirector
Maximillian LisembeeDirector
Mercedes ZahlerDirector
Stacey Ann MasonDirector
Cathy MurphySecretary
Ronya FaulknerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Four Paths DigitalWebsite Rebranding1220 SOUTH LOGAN STREET, Denver, CO 80210$105,832
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,455,943
Program Service Revenue
$226,316
Investment Income
$708
Other Revenue
$844
All Other Contributions
$286,236
Change in Net Assets
$221,461

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,683,811
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,683,811
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,683,811
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,236,263
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,239,503
Other Expenses$986,584
Total Fundraising Expense$3,404
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,064,222$167,690$156$2,232,068
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,239,503--$1,239,503
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$487,143$39,457$36$526,636
Fees for Services Other$236,479$75,402$2,625$314,506
Travel$245,555$19,556-$265,111
Other Employee Benefits$246,039$17,833$9$263,881
Payroll Taxes$199,623$14,052$3$213,678
Conferences and Meetings$189,217$230$570$190,017
Office Expenses$74,747$13,119$4$87,870
Occupancy$43,547$2,017$1$45,565
Other Expenses$31,102$4,031-$35,133
Depreciation Depletion-$25,604-$25,604
Advertising$21,199$1,579-$22,778
Total Functional Expenses$5,078,376$380,570$3,404$5,462,350

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,462,350
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,462,350
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,462,350
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Public Research and Evaluation ServicesNovi, MI501c(3)Cwel Funding$937,500
Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare AssociationMilburn, OK501c(3)Cwel Funding$290,398
University of Louisville Research FoundationLouisville, KY-Cwel Funding$11,605
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Line 6 explanation - the members are child welfare professionals, adoptive/foster parents, and child advocates.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Line 11b explanation - we will provide a draft of the 990 and the audit to the entire board. Board members are invited to a call with the auditor. The full board or the executive committee votes to accent the financial report.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“We ask board members to complete a conflict of interest form each year. Staff are asked to report any other paid employment and get pre-approval for employment in child welfare.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“During the 2022 ceo transition, the succession planning and search committees determined appropriate compensation by analyzing form 990s from comparable organizations. The full board discussed and approved the compensation in executive sessions. In october 2023, the board approved a salary adjustment based on newly secured funding. Due to confidentiality, detailed session notes are not available.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Families Rising
EIN
51-0188951
Phone
6516443036
Address
2380 WYCLIFF STREET 200-11, ST PAUL, MN 55114

Signing Officer

Name
Ligia Cushman
Title
CEO
Phone
6516443036
Signed
2025-07-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ligia Cushman
Formed
1975
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
44
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Carpenter Evert & Associates Ltd
Address
7760 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 940, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Preparer
Marc Colin
Phone
9528310085
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“No change from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has a tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and has adopted accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, asc 740-10. The organization's policy is to evaluate uncertain tax positions, at least annually, for the potential for income tax exposure from unrelated business income or from loss of nonprofit status. The organization continues to operate consistent with its original exemption application and each year takes the necessary actions to maintain its exempt status. It has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under the internal revenue code and charitable contributions by donors are tax deductible.”

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IRS990/Desc0SEE SCHEDULE O.FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA -FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA CONTINUES TO PROVIDE VITAL SUPPORT TO ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP PARENTS ACROSS MINNESOTA. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR PROGRAMMING, STRENGTHENED OUR TEAM, AND DEEPENED OUR CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. WE SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED A CAREGIVER RETREAT WITH FULL ATTENDANCE, WHERE PARTICIPANTS GAINED VALUABLE RESOURCES, BUILT MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND EXPRESSED APPRECIATION FOR THE KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS SHARED BY BOTH THEIR PEERS AND FAMILIES RISING STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELD AN IN-PERSON STAFF RETREAT FOCUSED ON TEAM BUILDING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, ENSURING WE CONTINUE TO GROW AND MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE.IN ADDITION TO THESE EFFORTS, WE ADDED A FULL-TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST TO OUR TEAM, ALLOWING US TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND INTERNAL TRAINING AND RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY FOR CAREGIVERS. WE HOSTED A YOUTH SUMMER CAMP, PROVIDING A SPACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD POSITIVE IDENTITIES, CONNECT WITH PEERS, AND EXPLORE THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. WE CONTINUE TO OFFER ONGOING PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND EVENTS, BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY, TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE AND COMMUNITY FOR CAREGIVERS. OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS HAVE GROWN AS WE ATTENDED MULTIPLE EVENTS FOCUSED ON ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS, ENSURING FAMILIES RECEIVE DIRECT SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO VALUABLE RESOURCES. OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ONGOING VIRTUAL SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS ACROSS THE STATE AND EXPERIENCED STEADY GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.WE ARE PLEASED TO SHARE THAT OUR GRANT WAS EXTENDED FOR A THIRD YEAR, ALLOWING US TO FURTHER EXPAND AWARENESS, BUILD TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRENGTHEN CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES. FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA REMAINS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES THROUGH CONNECTION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. AS WE MOVE FORWARD, WE ARE FOCUSED ON INCREASING COMMUNITY AWARENESS, DEVELOPING COMPREHENSIVE CAREGIVER TRAINING, AND FOSTERING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS TO ENSURE EVERY FAMILY RECEIVES THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0SEE SCHEDULE O.CENTER FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP -OVER THE PAST REPORTING PERIOD, CWEL TEAMS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN LAUNCHING, SHAPING, AND STRENGTHENING THE INITIATIVE'S IMPACT ON CHILD WELFARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. TOGETHER, OUR EFFORTS ARE CONTRIBUTING TO A BOLD AND TRANSFORMATIVE SHIFT IN HOW WE SUPPORT, RETAIN, AND UPLIFT PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE SYSTEMESPECIALLY THOSE MOST OFTEN OVERLOOKED.THE COMMUNICATION TEAM SUCCESSFULLY LED THIS YEAR'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MONTH CAMPAIGN, WHICH INTRODUCED CWEL'S NEW THEME: "WE SEE YOU. CHANGE IS IGNITING." THE CAMPAIGN RECEIVED WIDESPREAD ATTENTION ACROSS THE FIELD, WITH STRONG ENGAGEMENT FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHO LEVERAGED THE WDM OUTREACH TOOLKIT. TO SUSTAIN THIS MOMENTUM, THE TEAM FINALIZED A PARTNERSHIP WITH A MISSION-ALIGNED MARKETING AGENCY THAT BRINGS DEEP EXPERTISE IN NARRATIVE CHANGE FOR THE UPCOMING NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN. LONG-TERM VISIBILITY TOOLS WERE ALSO DEVELOPED, INCLUDING GENERAL AND TRIBAL-SPECIFIC EXHIBIT BOOTH DISPLAYS, ENRICHED BY A PHOTOSHOOT WITH OICWA MEMBERS TO ENSURE AUTHENTIC REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENOUS PROFESSIONALS.THE SITE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN THE SUCCESS OF THE WDM CAMPAIGN THROUGH ACTIVE COLLABORATION WITH THE COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE COALITION (CKC), WHICH HELPED SHAPE THE VOICE AND TONE OF MATERIALS. THIS TEAM ALSO LED THE ONBOARDING OF CWEL'S FIRST THREE IMPLEMENTATION SITES USING A MUTUAL INTERVIEW PROCESS DESIGNED TO FOSTER EQUITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND SHARED DECISION-MAKING. TO EASE THE BURDEN ON SITES, THEY DEVELOPED ACCESSIBLE TOOLS AND STREAMLINED IMPLEMENTATION PROCESSES.THE RISEUP TEAM FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BY DESIGNING THE KABS FRAMEWORK (KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES/ABILITIES, BEHAVIORS, AND SKILLS) TO ASSESS LEARNING OUTCOMES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TEAM LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR A COACHING INFRASTRUCTURE THAT CENTERS MORAL INJURYAN ESSENTIAL STEP TOWARD TRAUMA-INFORMED LEADERSHIP SUPPORT.THE CULTURE KEEPERS TEAM DEEPENED ENGAGEMENT WITH TRIBAL PARTNERS THROUGH THE CWEL/OICWA INFORMATION EXCHANGE SESSION, WHERE TRIBAL CHILD WELFARE STAFF FROM OVER 20 TRIBES PROVIDED INVALUABLE INPUT. MOVING BEYOND THE ADAPTATION OF EXISTING TOOLS, THE TEAM DEVELOPED THE EAGLE COACHING MODELA CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND RELATIONAL FRAMEWORK ROOTED IN INDIGENOUS MENTORING TRADITIONS. THEIR CURRICULUM NOW INCLUDES 18 LEARNING ELEMENTS THAT SUPPORT DECOLONIZATION EFFORTS, WITH FLEXIBLE OPTIONS FOR SITES TO CHOOSE OR CUSTOMIZE THEIR OWN LEARNING BUNDLES BASED ON TRIBAL PRIORITIES. THE TEAM IS ALSO ADVANCING TRIBAL DATA SOVEREIGNTY BY COLLABORATING WITH INDIGENOUS EVALUATION CONSULTANT DR. COREY STILL OF ONE FIRE ASSOCIATES, WHOSE EXPERTISE SUPPORTS CULTURALLY RESPECTFUL APPROACHES TO ASSESSMENT AND DATA GATHERING.THE COACHUP AND CLINICAL BRIDGE TEAMS FINALIZED THE IN-PERSON AND SELF-PACED TRAINING COMPONENTS OF THE COACHUP PROGRAM, DESIGNED FOR IMMEDIATE, PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN SUPERVISORY PRACTICE. THEY ALSO ESTABLISHED A RESPONSIVE COACHING MODEL THAT ADAPTS TO THE NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS IN REAL TIME. MEANWHILE, THE CLINICAL BRIDGE STRATEGY WAS REFINED TO FOCUS ON THREE FLEXIBLE LICENSURE PATHWAYS AND A PIVOT TO CONTRACTOR-BASED STAFFING, RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE IMPLEMENTATION NEEDS OF EACH SITE.THE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS TEAM BROUGHT TWO KEY UNIVERSITY PARTNERS ON BOARDUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY AND UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLESIGNING CONTRACTS IN AUGUST 2024. EVEN PRIOR TO FORMAL AGREEMENTS, BOTH INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATED MEANINGFULLY IN THE SITE SELECTION PROCESS, MODELING THE KIND OF TRUST AND COLLABORATION CWEL AIMS TO FOSTER THROUGHOUT THE FIELD.THE EVALUATION TEAM DEVELOPED THE CWEL CULTURE AND CLIMATE ASSESSMENT (CCA)A 60-ITEM TOOL ROOTED IN A RIGOROUS LITERATURE REVIEW TO IDENTIFY KEY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FACTORS. EMBRACING A PARTICIPATORY AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH, THE TEAM COORDINATED REGULAR STRATEGY-SPECIFIC EVALUATION MEETINGS ACROSS CWEL TEAMS, SUPPORTING LOGIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION R
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SEE SCHEDULE O.PUBLIC EDUCATION TRAINING AND CONFERENCE -FAMILIES RISING ACHIEVED EXTENSIVE REACH THROUGH ITS PUBLIC EDUCATION TRAINING INITIATIVES, ENGAGING A TOTAL OF 4,359 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF VIRTUAL SESSIONS, IN-PERSON TRAINING, AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS. OF THIS IMPRESSIVE TOTAL, 1,858 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED CONFERENCE KEYNOTES OR BREAKOUT SESSIONS, WITH ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES PARTICIPATING IN THE ORGANIZATION'S OWN FAMILIES RISING VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (THOUGH THESE NUMBERS ARE NOT REFLECTED IN THE OVERALL COUNT). THE ORGANIZATION'S EXPERTISE WAS WIDELY SOUGHT AFTER IN THE PROFESSIONAL SECTOR, WITH 47 AGENCIES CONTRACTING FAMILIES RISING FOR VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON TRAINING SERVICES. BEYOND STANDARD TRAINING, 4 AGENCIES UTILIZED THE ORGANIZATION'S SPECIALIZED CAREGIVER COACHING SERVICES, WITH 2 OF THESE OPTING FOR ONE-TIME SESSIONS. ADDITIONALLY, FAMILIES RISING PROVIDED VALUABLE CONSULTATION SERVICES TO TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND, CONDUCTING 2 SPECIALIZED CONSULTATIONS FOCUSED ON COMPLEX CASES INVOLVING CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING DIAGNOSES.TRAININGS DELIVERED: FAMILIES RISING DELIVERED TRAINING ACROSS A DIVERSE SPECTRUM OF TOPICS, WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS (FASD) FORMING THE CORNERSTONE OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AT 23 SESSIONS. THEIR POPULAR "BIG 3: RAGING, LYING & STEALING/CHAOS TO CALM" CURRICULUM WAS PRESENTED 11 TIMES, WHILE TECHNOLOGY SAFETY WAS ADDRESSED IN 5 SESSIONS. BIRTH FAMILY CONNECTIONS RECEIVED ATTENTION IN 4 SESSIONS, FOLLOWED BY LAUNCHING ADULTS AND SCHOOL ADVOCACY WITH 2 SESSIONS EACH, AND SHARED PARENTING ALSO WITH 2 SESSIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ROUNDED OUT THEIR TRAINING PORTFOLIO WITH SINGLE SESSIONS ON SPECIALIZED TOPICS INCLUDING HOLIDAY SURVIVAL, GRIEF & LOSS, EYES OF AN ADOPTEE, SELF-CARE, AND PARENTING ADOLESCENTS, DEMONSTRATING THEIR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES THROUGH TARGETED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.CONFERENCE - THE FAMILIES RISING ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HELD VIRTUALLY IN 2024, SERVED 740 ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP PARENTS, CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHERS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING PERMANENCE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO ATTEND 22 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOCUSED ON EFFECTIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES, SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER CHALLENGES, RECRUITING, PREPARING, AND SUPPORTING FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES, AND RELATED TOPICS.CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS - FAMILIES RISING MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE PRESENCE AT SEVERAL KEY IN-PERSON CONFERENCES TO EXPAND ITS NETWORK AND SHOWCASE ITS EXPERTISE IN THE ADOPTION AND CHILD WELFARE SECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION (NCFA), DELIVERS A KEYNOTE PRESENTATION AT GENTRICON IN PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA (WITH TRAVEL EXPENSES COVERED), AND ATTENDS BOTH THE WISCONSIN CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AND THE RE CONFERENCE IN KANSAS.BEYOND IN PERSON EVENTS, FAMILIES RISING EXTENDS ITS REACH THROUGH VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION, ELIMINATING GEOGRAPHICAL BARRIERS WHILE STILL ENGAGING WITH IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS ITS OWN FAMILIES RISING VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AND PARTICIPATES IN THE MINNESOTA SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION (MSSA) AS WELL AS THE OCALIC CONFERENCE, WHICH FOCUSES SPECIFICALLY ON AUTISM AND DISABILITIES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CENTER ON ENGAGING YOUTH IN FINDING PERMANENCY -OVER THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE COACHING TEAM CONTINUALLY MONITORED THE QIC-EY COACHING TRAINING PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY ENHANCEMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR FUTURE ADAPTATIONS. ADJUSTMENTS WERE INFORMED BY PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK, OBSERVED LEARNING NEEDS, AND REAL-TIME ASSESSMENTS OF CONTENT DELIVERY. THESE EFFORTS ENSURED THE PROGRAM REMAINED RESPONSIVE AND ALIGNED WITH EVOLVING WORKFORCE NEEDS.IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EVALUATION TEAM, THE COACHING TEAM REVIEWED AND REFINED PRE- AND POST-TRAINING QUESTIONS TO BETTER REFLECT THE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES OF EACH MODULE. THIS ALIGNMENT STRENGTHENED THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND HELPED CLARIFY HOW WELL PARTICIPANTS ABSORBED KEY CONCEPTS.TO MAINTAIN RELEVANCE AND IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS, THE COACHING TEAM REGULARLY REVIEWED THE TRAINING MODULES, IDENTIFYING AREAS FOR REFINEMENT AND ADJUSTING CONTENT AS NEEDED. THESE PROACTIVE EFFORTS CONTRIBUTED TO A TRAINING EXPERIENCE THAT STAYED CURRENT AND IMPACTFUL.IN RESPONSE TO PARTICIPANT DEMAND FOR MORE CONSISTENT SUPPORT, THE TEAM INTRODUCED MONTHLY ALL-SITE CHECK-INS IN ADDITION TO THE ESTABLISHED MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY SITE-SPECIFIC SESSIONS. THESE TOUCHPOINTS ALLOWED FOR ONGOING DOCUMENTATION OF PARTICIPANT PROGRESS, IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK, AND PERSONALIZED FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT ACROSS ALL CWEL SITES.DESPITE THE EVOLVING NATURE OF THE PROGRAM, THERE WAS NO NEED TO INTRODUCE NEW TOOLS DURING THIS PERIODDEMONSTRATING THE STRENGTH AND UTILITY OF EXISTING RESOURCES IN MEETING THE TRAINING'S LEARNING OBJECTIVES. THE COACHING TEAM'S CONTINUED FOCUS ON IMPROVEMENT, COLLABORATION, AND RESPONSIVE SUPPORT UNDERSCORED THEIR COMMITMENT TO A DYNAMIC AND EFFECTIVE COACHING TRAINING PROGRAM.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1ADOPTION SUBSIDY RESOURCE CENTER -IN 2024, FAMILIES RISING PROVIDED ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AND TAX CREDIT INFORMATION TO OVER 800 PEOPLE AND CONDUCTED 15 TRAINING SESSIONS WITH 450 ATTENDEES, WITH MORE THAN 400 ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS ACCESSING RECORDED WEBINARS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CASE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.SUCCESS STORY: FAMILIES RISING'S PERSISTENT ADVOCACY EFFORTS WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA HAVE YIELDED SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR ADOPTION SUBSIDY PROGRAM. FOLLOWING JOSH'S TESTIMONY IN 2019 AND CONTINUED COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY WORK, INDIANA IMPLEMENTED A REQUIREMENT THAT SUBSIDIES CANNOT BE LESS THAN 50% OF THE FOSTER CARE RATE. BUILDING ON THIS SUCCESS, BETWEEN DECEMBER 2023 AND 2024, FAMILIES RISING ENGAGED IN PRODUCTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH STATE OFFICIALS ABOUT IMPROVING THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS, INCLUDING SHARING BEST PRACTICES FROM OTHER STATES. AS A RESULT, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024, INDIANA FAMILIES NO LONGER NEED TO NEGOTIATE SUBSIDY RATES, AS THEY ARE NOW AUTOMATICALLY OFFERED THE FULL FOSTER CARE RATE FOR WHICH THE CHILD WOULD HAVE QUALIFIED.
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