Child Protection Center Inc

“The form 990 is first prepared and reviewed by the organization's cpa. It is then reviewed by the organization's executive director and cfo. Finally, a complete copy of the form 990 is emailed to each of the board members.”

“Compliance with the conflict-of-interest policy is reviewed with officers and directors at the annual board meeting in june, as well as during recruitment and addition of new board members.”

“Line 15a: comparability data is periodically obtained from an outside consultant or cpc's payroll/ hr service provider to validate key level compensation. Executive director compensation is approved by the board. Line 15b: comparability data is periodically obtained from an outside consultant or cpc's payroll/ hr service provider to validate key management level compensation.”

“Cpc's governing documents, financial statements, etc. Are available on the website http: //thegivingpartner.guidestar org. For 3 years, the same period as set forth in irc section 6104 (d). Additionally, cpc's financials and 990 reports are available on cpc's website at www.cpcsarasota.org. Currently, cpc's audited financials and 990s are listed from fy 2016 through fy 2024.”

“Volunteers in the supervised visitation program observe and document the interactions of the adult and child during the visit, with a priority on the safety of the child. The volunteer's notes are sumarized by staff and submitted to the judges who ordered the supervised visit, upon request. Volunteers also ensure that all participants follow program rules and procedures to facilitate a positive and safe visit. Law enforcement is on site for the safety of all participants. Community volunteers also participate in and assist cpc staff in fundraising activities for the child protection center, which has resulted in substantial fundraising revenue used to help support cpc's programs.”

“Caregivers, childcare professionals, teachers, school board staff and the greater community. Psca has over 20 workshops, such as internet safety, sexual abuse prevention, and anti-bullying. The focus is the creation of a future in which children are empowered and educated, adults are aware and equipped, and our community is a safer place for children and families. In fy 2025, psca provided educational workshops to 52,341 children and adults in the community. Intervention programs: child protection team (cpt) & children & families supervised program (cfsvp). Cpt is a medically directed, multidisciplinary program based on the idea that child abuse and neglect involve complex issues. Cpt began in 1980 and is a legislatively mandated program working in partnership with child protection investigators of the florida department of children and families (dcf) and local law enforcement agencies in cases of children who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect. This multidisciplinary program provides expertise in evaluating allegations of abuse and neglect, assessing risk factors, and providing recommendations for interventions to protect children. Services provided by cpt include forensic interviews, psychological and psychosocial assessments, forensic medical assessments and court testimony. Cpt is the only provider authorized by the state to perform these functions in sarasota and desoto counties. In fy 2025, cpt provided 360 medical exams and consults and served 636 alleged victims of abuse. Cfsvp began in 1995. Cfsvp provides supervised visitations in a safe and secure setting between children and their non-custodial parents who have been court ordered to engage in supervised visitations. Non-custodial parents have been court ordered due to their history of child abuse and/or neglect, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, stalking, domestic violence, mental illness, threat of parental abduction, restraining or no contact orders, and/or criminal history. Cfsvp facilitate court ordered visits between out of home parents and their children provides a safe place for children to interact with parents without the stress of being in the middle of a family argument, observing a parent who is impaired by substance abuse and without uncomfortable conversations that include adult topics. Assessments by cfsvp staff enable the risk of violence to children to decrease. Ongoing parent and child contact, through supervised visitation, has been shown to be crucial to a child's mental health and ability to build a healthy relationship with the non-custodial parent. Over 50 sarasota county citizens serve as cfsvp volunteers. In fy 2025, cfsvp provided 357 supervised visits. Treatment programs: cpc's treatment program is provided by cpc's therapy program, which began in 1986. The cpc therapy program provides individual, family, and group therapy to clients in sararsota and desoto counties. The cpc therapy program serves children who have been physically or sexually abuses, children who are exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors, as well as siblings, and/or non-offending caregivers of these children. The cpctherapy program also serves adults who were victims of childhood abuse. The focus of treatment is on addressing abuse specific symptoms and impairments, reducing problematic sexual behaviors and/or child-on-child sexual abuse, and preventing further impairment. Through effective, evidence based trauma treatment, the cpctherapy program restores typical, healthy developmental functioning, promotes healthy non-abusive relationships, and enhances the ongoing safety of children and families. In fy 2025, cpc's therapy program provided 4,231.75 hours of therapy. Cpc's pet advocate working in the suncoast (paws) program began in 2010 and provides comfort and aid to children and families in times of trauma and crisis through certified pet therapy animals and screened handlers. Cpc was awarded the 2015 frank g. Berlin, sr. Small business awards”