The Center for Children & Young Adults

“The form 990 is reviewed by management and the board of director before the return is filed.”

“The center for children and young adults implements an annual review of the conflict of interest policy among the members of the board of directors. Each board member must disclose any potential conflicts interest and affirm that there are no conflicts of interest.”

“The process of determining compensation of management employees includes review by the board of directors and a personnel task force which sets limits on the salary of the management employees.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“In 2024, ccya served 74 youth of which 20 were male and 54 were female. 73% identified african american, 11% caucasian, 7% hispanic/latino, and 9% biracial. The average length of stay was 13.6 months. 82% of youth remained in ccya housing at the end of the year while 18% of youth served transitioned successfully out of ccya into the following permanent housing,16% to independent living programs; 8% to a foster home; 45% to relative homes; 8% were reunified with a parent; and 23% transitioned to other permanent housing. 97% of youth completed an isp within 7 days of intake and 68% stabilized placement within 90 days. At transition, 100% of transitioned youth completed at least 80% or more of their isp goals while 7% of transitioned youth completed at least 100% of isp goals. 13 youth were enrolled in the ccya ged home school literacy program with 78% progressing on ged testing levels and 1 earned a ged diploma (total of 51 since program inception). 48 youth were enrolled in public high schools and 81% demonstrated academic achievement with grade level promotion. There were 7 high school graduates, and 9 enrolled in post secondary education programs (includes ged grads). 92% of youth participated in ccya life skills workshops facilitated by staff and commuinity partners. 29 youth were part-time employed in the community, 12 participated in youth apprenticeships on campus, 2 participated in summer corporate internships. 65% received new clothing at intake, 51% received additional clothing due to growth or seasonal needs, and 38% received special clothes (formal, uniforms, sports, job, swim wear, etc.). 97% completed physical medical exams; 97% completed dental exams; 97% completed biopsychosocial assessments; 3 youth had wisdom teeth extractions; 15 youth visited the er/urgent care for emergent medical needs; 81% participated in innovative therapies; 51% participated group therapy sessions; and 48% participated in animal assisted therapy & animal assisted activities. 1674.5 lbs of produce was farmed to table from our garden; 23,650 individual meals were served; 26,526 individual snacks were served; and 51 meals were donated from the community. Ccya submitted 41 grant application with 4 to new funding sources with an 83% grant award rate. Additional agency achievements include. A total of 388 volunteers served 2,145.25 hours and 33 volunteer days were hosted. Other agency achievements in 2024 inclued: ceo celebrated 15 years leading the agency; building #2 was renovated and opened 7 practice apartments (1 double & 6 singles); developed and launched pilot project for innovative therapies funded through an arpa grant; a new pitched roof on building #3; launched a new website with updated logos; hosted campus wide training for youth, staff, and partnering service providers; hosted annual leadership & stakeholder kickoff breakfast at which ceo presented year end report; hosted annual strategic planning retreat and updated the agency's 3-year strategic plan; hosted 24 volunteer service days on campus with sponsoring corporate and civic organizations. Hosted annual pajammin' fundraiser event; and 24 schools participated in the ccya pajama pants challenge.”