Chris Kids Inc

“Chris kids provides a copy of the form 990 to the audit & finance committee and board of directors for review, prior to filing.”

“Chris kids is committed to avoiding both conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest. When someone (employee or board member) feels there is a conflict of interest they may consult with the ceo directly. If they are uncomfortable discussing with the ceo, chris kids has contracted with a third party (the network) that provides an 800 number for anyone to report an ethics or conflict of interest report. The caller does not have to identify themselves to protect their anonymity. The interviewer relays the information to senior management or the board of directors based on the nature of the issue. All allegations are investigated. Monthly reports are received from the network, reviewed by a member of senior management and retained for further needs.”

“Chris kids utilized 990 information from similar organizations and a survey of organizations with comparable complexity, size and services who also won the managing for excellence award which chris kids won in 1998 and again in 2011.”

“Chris kids utilized a 3rd party study as well as a comparative study with similar organizations with comparable complexity, size and services.”

“Financial statements are listed on the organization's website; governing documents and conflict of interest policies are made available to the public upon reasonable request.”

“Chris kids, inc. Is a nationally accredited nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to heal children, strengthen families and build community. We help people change the direction of their live by developing the skills and independence they need to navigate life's challenges and become contributing citizens. A multi service behavioral health organization, chris kids is dedicated to improving the lives of children, young adults and strengthening entire families through innovative, trauma informed practices that inspire hope, create self- sufficiency and reduce future dependency on government. The centerpiece of chris kids trauma informed work is understanding and treating the impact of chronic stress and adverse childhood experiences on people's lives. The organization accomplishes its mission through a continuum of services and partnerships designed to leverage the core competencies of individuals, families, partner organizations and communities in order to promote recovery, foster individual accountability and unlock the potential in every man, woman and child. Life changing services were provided to 5,147 individuals during 2015. In order to expand impact and promote best practices, specialized training in areas ranging from trauma informed practice, professional clinical services, working with transition age youth and mental health first aid to the prevention of child sexual abuse, anti- bullying and understanding diversity was provided to an additional 962 unduplicated participants through the chris training institute.”

“Experiences received a home, counseling and support. -100% of children demonstrated improvement in life skills -100% participated in volunteer activities -88% completed a life skill goal -39% were successfully re-unified with relatives approximately 79% of the funding for program services to help these children is paid through state contracts. Charitable funding is required to fill the gap between what is paid and the true cost of making it possible for these children to succeed.”

“Use their skills to help people confront, recover and heal from past sexual abuse, physical abuse and/or other adverse childhood experiences. Counseling is provided at the chris counseling center, at the lawrenceville satellite clinic, at partner locations, in the community, through telepsychiatry, and through school based mental health in 24 schools. Integrated healthcare services are provided in partnership with physical health providers. A partnership with emory university medical school enables psychiatric fellows to further their training at the counseling center and partnerships with several local colleges provide supervised internship experiences for masters level clinical interns. During 2015, counseling was provided to 2,747 individuals. -87% percent demonstrated improvement, -90% reported that they would recommend the chris counseling to others, -95% of families served reported improvement in family functioning and feeling less stress over 20% of the 33% of uninsured clients seen during 2015 were under the age of 29 and had previously been in foster care and/or were homeless. The uncompensated care cost per client averaged 1,578. Grants and charitable contributions are required to provide behavioral health services to the uninsured and underinsured. Payment sources include private insurers, medicaid and co-pays.”

“During 2015, the emergency shelter/transitional living program provided emergency housing, support, individualized counseling, life coaching and parenting skills training for 11 youth, ages 17 - 21, including one parent with a baby boy. While participating in the program: -100% became employed -43% transitioned in to supportive housing at summit trail apartments -100% were safely housed upon leaving the program -86% continued working with their life coach after discharge during 2015, permanent supportive housing at summit trail apartments was provided for 70 single and parenting young adults who had a total of 13 children. While living in the apartments, -100% of high school seniors graduated -of youth entering the program without a high school education, ged or vocational certificate, 98% of youth attained one of these educational goals -83% of young people were working and/or in school -87% maintained employment for 90 days or longer -93% demonstrated improved knowledge of community resources -100% demonstrated improvement in life skills. Outcomes are tracked for two years post discharge and demonstrate that after two years: -97% are safely housed -90% are employed the emergency assistance program prevents young adults with mental health issues who are up to age 35 (and their families) from becoming homeless and helps those who are already homeless by assisting them with stable housing and employment while they receive support, guidance and instruction designed to foster their self sufficient. During 2015, 73 young adults received help. -98% became and remain housed -96% are working -21% of those working are also in school street outreach services assisted 753 youth. During 2015, support, assistance, resource guides and referrals were provided to 166 homeless youth through face to face meetings and telephone follow up support. An additional 587 youth who contacted the program by telephone seeking housing and assistance were provided assistance, support and guidance as well as resource guides and referrals for help available through chris kids and other providers. Follow up telephone calls were made to offer services and provide on-going support. With minimal state support for youth aging out of foster care ending at age 21, life changing services are dependent on charitable support for the vast majority of the uninsured homeless and aging out youth served. During 2015, these programs provided over 600,000 in uncompensated services. State and federal revenue sources include the division of family and children services, the department of behavioral health and developmental disabilities, the atlanta housing authority and the administration for children and families.”

“Chris adoption services: because no child should age out of foster care, the high failure rate for children placed for adoption out of foster care, and the fact that siblings are often separated; in 2013 chris kids developed a trauma informed foster care adoption model with the goal of reducing (and eliminating) failed adoptions for children in foster care. Focus is placed on the adoption of siblings and hard to place children. Trauma assessments and counseling for children as well as the adoptive parents/families is an integral part of the adoption process. During 2015, 53 individuals were served and 16 children were placed in their adoptive homes. -7 completed home studies -9 adoption finalizations -0 adoption disruptions/failures since the program's inception. The gateway home is a special component of chris adoption services that promotes re-uniting siblings who are eligible for adoption and for providing a transitional home in the community for children in the foster care system who have been living in hospitals or residential treatment programs rather than in homes in the community. Chris clubhouse: the chris clubhouse uniquely addresses the needs of 15-21 year olds with emotional and/or behavioral challenges and/or substance use who are living in the community. The clubhouse provides learning opportunities designed to help youth make a successful transition to adulthood. Ninety percent of activities are youth directed. During 2015, 93 youth received help and support. -94% of youth had no new legal involvement -96% of youth maintained a stable living arrangement -83% of youth discharged demonstrated improvement in functioning on the cans, a national measure of improvement keeping families together: "the keeping families together program helps georgia's most challenged children and their families build a plan of support and services that establishes safety and stability in their homes and strengthens the family unit. Utilizing the high fidelity wraparound model, families are helped to navigate multiple systems and community services while receiving prevention, reunification and/or support services to help them achieve their goals so that, in the future, families and the individuals within the families have the skills to help themselves. During 2015, 1,308 individuals received help. -89% of families were strengthened, avoiding disruption through hospitalization, incarceration or the out-of-home placement of a child. -safety was ensured for 100% of all children in all families. -82% of youth classified as designated felons graduated with no new juvenile charges and remained with their families. Chris training institute: the chris training institute provided professional, clinical, child welfare and prevention training to 962 unduplicated individuals during 2015 with 55% of participants taking more than one course. 507 individuals received training in trauma stars, a training curriculum developed by chris kids in 2014; 85 individuals were trained in conducting a trauma assessment; 368 were trained in the prevention of child sexual abuse; and 249 were trained in bullying prevention. Youth mental health first aid, adult mental health first aid, working with lgbt youth and many other courses for clinical professionals were provided during the year as well. Training partners include the united way supportive services for veteran families program, the georgia department of family and children services and stewards of children. Partnerships: during 2015, chris kids maintained 20 mou partnership agreements with other nonprofits and 24 schools to provide a range of services including counseling and training in addition to numerous collaborative partners through whom service delivery is enhanced. During 2015, therapists from the chris counseling center provided counseling for 712 individuals as a result of these partnerships. Children in schools (kipp, atlanta city schools, dekalb county and fulton county schools) received counseling”

“Rental expenses 15,214 total 15,214”