2024-02-12T14:47:11-05:00 2023-09-30 650356804 ROBBINS & MORONEY PA 222 SE 10TH ST FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33316 990 2022-10-01 590637870 JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER INC JACK 9544638772 1315 WEST BROWARD BOULEVARD FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 HEATHER SISKIND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9544638772 2024-01-18 true HEATHER SISKIND 999009999 true MICHAEL J ROBBINS P01210648 9544673100 2024-02-12 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z HEATHER SISKIND 1315 WEST BROWARD BOULEVARD FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 6933507 false X WWW.JACKANDJILLCENTER.ORG X 1952 FL OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. OUR VISION IS FOR EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. 31 31 90 500 0 5171256 3995296 2011982 2663841 21192 34063 2506 -4847 7206936 6688353 128380 5101 0 3782262 4433943 0 973769 2136792 2702836 6047434 7141880 1159502 -453527 16088328 15723423 3759621 3848243 12328707 11875180 X TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR CHILDREN OF HIGH NEED WORKING FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS. false false 5277127 5101 2663841 JACK & JILL CENTER WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED IN 1942 BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR WOMEN ENTERING THE WORKFORCE AS THEIR HUSBANDS WERE CALLED TO FIGHT IN WORLD WAR II. TODAY, 82 YEARS LATER, JACK & JILL CENTER IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF HIGH-NEED PARENTS WHO WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR WELLBEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE. JACK & JILL CENTER IS THE OLDEST NONPROFIT PROVIDER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN BROWARD COUNTY, AND AT OUR CORE, OUR CRITICAL WORK HAS REMAINED THE SAME SINCE OUR INCEPTION: WE CONTINUE TO SERVE FAMILIES-PRIMARILY WOMEN-LED HOUSEHOLDS, EDUCATE CHILDREN, AND BOTH SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY. TO DATE, JACK & JILL CENTER HAS SERVED NEARLY 25,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THIS YEAR WE MADE GREAT STRIDES AS A RESULT OF THE TREMENDOUS GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT FROM OUR FUNDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE WENT FROM 123 STUDENTS AT THE MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY TO 156 FOR THE 2023-24 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM WE HAVE 135 STUDENTS. THE MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY OPENED FOR OUR THIRD YEAR IN THE NEW BUILDING. MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH). THE ACADEMY'S UNIQUE AND ROBUST PROGRAM NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD BY COMBINING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND WELLNESS ELEMENTS TO ENSURE A HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONS, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, ENGAGING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ON-SITE COUNSELING/ THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, AND INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. THE ACADEMY DEVELOPS LIFELONG LEARNERS, LAUNCHING THEM INTO BRIGHT, PROSPEROUS FUTURES. THE OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM AT MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY SUPPORTS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE LEARNING BEYOND THE ACADEMIC DAY. WE RECEIVED THE MOST GRANT THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL FOR FOUR YEARS OF FUNDING. THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM AND WILL ENABLE US TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMMING. THE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, SERVING INFANTS THROUGH PRE-K4 IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES STANDARDS OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INCLUDING A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND APPROPRIATELY CHALLENGING, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND CURRICULUM. COMPREHENSIVE AND RESEARCH-BASED, CREATIVE CURRICULUM IS UTILIZED TO PROMOTE EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE, AN EVIDENCE-BASED COMPREHENSIVE INITIATIVE, IS EMPLOYED TO MANIFEST OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, CONTINUITY OF CARE IS PRACTICED TO ENSURE CHILDREN REMAIN WITH THE SAME TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS FOR MULTIPLE YEARS, CREATING SECURE, STABLE ATTACHMENTS. THIS YEAR THROUGH A PWC GRANT WE WERE ABLE TO INVEST IN A STEM PROGRAM- FLIGHT LABS HAS SOARED INTO OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS, BRINGING INNOVATION AND NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO OUR YOUNG EXPLORERS. THESE CAPTIVATING ADDITIONS HAVE SPARKED EXCITEMENT AS OUR TODDLERS ENGAGE IN PLAYFUL ACTIVITIES AND HANDS-ON INVESTIGATIONS CENTERED AROUND THE WONDERS OF FLIGHT, AIR CURRENTS, AND THE POWER OF MOTHER NATURE. THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY PROGRAM ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE PARENT EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, AND AN ARRAY OF OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, COUNSELING, ACCESS TO THE J&J BOUTIQUE (FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY) AND FAMILY RESOURCE ROOM/ COMPUTER LAB, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS. THE FAMILY PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS WITH RESUME WRITING, JOB SEARCHES, GOAL SETTING, AND FAMILY BUDGETING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FAMILIES GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED IN ORDER TO INCREASE SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND FOSTER THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE HEALTH (HELPING EVERYONE ACHIEVE LONG TERM HEALTH) PROGRAM WAS STARTED THREE YEARS AGO WITH A UNITED WAY GRANT, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND FACULTY OF JACK & JILL CENTER. THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED USING THE CDC'S WHOLE SCHOOL, WHOLE COMMUNITY, WHOLE CHILD (WSCC) MODEL. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS, PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THIS PROGRAM HAS A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT. ONE OF THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE HEALTH PROGRAM IS OUR THERAPY DOGS. WE HAVE TWO THERAPY DOGS, FENWAY AND QUINZY, WHO WORK WITH OUR CHILDREN IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS. THIS UPCOMING YEAR WE WILL BE INCORPORATING TELEHEALTH INTO OUR HEALTH PROGRAM AFTER RECEIVING A GRANT FROM CVS/AETNA. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NOT ONLY RECEIVE A TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION, BUT ACCESS TO OUR HEALTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, AS WE BELIEVE IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY. WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT IN BROWARD COUNTY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, NECESSARY THERAPIES, HEALTHY FOOD, AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING. AS A RESULT OF ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD, WE CAN REMOVE ROADBLOCKS TO LEARNING AND CHILDREN CAN FLOURISH; BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF WHOLE FAMILIES, PARENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR SKILLS WHILE THEIR CHILDREN PERFORM AND BEHAVE BETTER AT HOME AND IN THE CLASSROOM. ULTIMATELY, JACK & JILL CENTER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL IN A SAFE, NURTURING, AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. 5277127 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true false true false true false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 90 true false false false false true true true true false false false false false false X 31 31 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X SUSAN STANLEY 9544638772 1315 W BROWARD BLVD FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 DULCE STEPHENS PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SCOTT MACLAREN VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN CAMERON SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANN PAYNE TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RAY BERRY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TONY COLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY DALY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAT DAMOORGIAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN DUVERNOIS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CLAIRE FAIR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT GIVEN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JULIOUS GRANT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE HALMOS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BILL HAWK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW HELLER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID HERMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA JOLLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JULIUS JONES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFERY KLINK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE MARCH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SIGRID MCCAWLEY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAT MCKAY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TOM MCMANUS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NEKI MOHAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATE MURPHY-VOLTZ DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LILY PARDO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANGIE PARKER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TIM PETRILLO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CAITLIN STELLA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CASEY SWERCHECK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE TOOTHAKER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER SISKIND EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 175096 0 5253 SUSAN STANLEY CFO 40.00 X 116547 0 3496 MARIA MEYER CHIEFDEVELOP 40.00 X 144095 0 4323 435738 13072 3 false true false 802089 486398 2706809 22102 3995296 GRANTS AND CONTRACT REVENUE 611600 1413484 1413484 TUITION 611600 1250357 1250357 2663841 34063 34063 2250 7097 -4847 -4847 -4847 238057 802089 238057 6688353 2663841 29216 5101 5101 330069 73605 201261 55203 3428660 2460885 367006 600769 111907 75458 16919 19530 269374 181638 40725 47011 293933 198197 44439 51297 1440 1440 15900 15900 583738 493644 27294 62800 86955 86955 169622 47080 110647 11895 136880 136880 467941 455568 11608 765 139513 131899 7143 471 REPAIRS 287917 277225 10031 661 FOOD 255247 255247 UTILITIES 173037 164484 8016 537 PROGRAM AND OTHER COSTS 164480 164480 220166 155736 28555 35875 7141880 5277127 890984 973769 1385634 895299 2010181 3514470 2295889 1235434 1312 230915 148314 12579508 2684374 10132812 9895134 32897 33460 16088328 15723423 449306 522735 3295323 3304885 14992 20623 3759621 3848243 X 9406542 10085247 2922165 1789933 12328707 11875180 16088328 15723423 -453527 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 374705 452372 827077 1240616 24000 24000 48000 93676 113093 206769 310154 SCHEDULE C, PART II-A NO LOBBYING EXPENSES DURING FISCAL YEARS 10/1/19-9/30/20 AND 10/1/22-9/30/23. 32085 2320 1866 32539 43081 -9131 1865 32085 34029 10851 1799 43081 35746 51 1768 34029 35999 1527 1780 35746 1.00000 true false 913344 913344 10209318 1721175 8488143 896872 708832 188040 559974 254367 305607 9895134 DEPOSITS 20623 20623 6691503 3150 3150 6688353 6688353 7145030 3150 3150 7141880 7141880 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 THE COMPANY HAS A RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS STUDENTS IN A WAY THAT MAKES THE POLICY KNOWN TO ALL PARTS OF THE GENERAL COMMUNITY IT SERVES. SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 RECEIVED 486,398 IN GOVERNMENT GRANTS DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. SPRING EVENT 447003 321285 125718 125718 208980 160654 48326 48326 5 384163 320150 64013 64013 1040146 802089 238057 238057 238057 true COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 3 5101 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE CENTER PURCHASED TWO YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE VALUED AT THE PRICE PAID FOR THEM. THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE BEING A FLORIDA RESIDENT AND ATTENDING MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS. THE CENTER WILL WORK WITH FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS. X false false false false false true false false false HEATHER SISKIND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 158081 17015 5253 180349 SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6A INCENTIVES ARE EARNED BY THE EXECUTIVE TEAM THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE PLAN. THE EXECUTIVE TEAM HAS THE ABILITY TO EARN UP TO 10% OF THEIR SALARY EACH YEAR ONCE CERTAIN YEARLONG GOALS ARE COMPLETED AND THAT THE DIRECTOR IS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THEIR ANNUAL EVALUATION. THERE ARE 4 GOAL AREAS EACH WORTH 2.5%. GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR FOR THE NEW FISCAL YEAR AND ARE CENTERED ON CENTER GOALS AND THE STRATEGIC PLAN. THESE GOALS ARE THEN APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. GOALS ARE WEIGHTED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM AND ARE DETERMINED BY STAFF AND BOARD LEADERSHIP. MAXIMUM PAYOUT IS 10% OF SALARY UPON COMPLETION OF ALL GOALS. INCENTIVE PLAN PAY OUTS ARE DONE AFTER THE AUDIT IS COMPLETE AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. HEATHER SISKIND'S BONUS AMOUNT INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE B(II), CONSISTED OF AMOUNTS RECEIVED THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE PLAN. SHE RECEIVED A 10% SALARY BONUS FOR FYE 9/30/21 IN THE AMOUNT OF 15,015 FOR MEETING FINANCIAL AND QUALITY TARGETS THAT WAS PAID ON 1/21/22. THE OTHER PORTION OF HER BONUS WAS FROM A 1,750 STIPEND FROM A GRANT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND A 250 DISCRETIONARY HOLIDAY BONUS. HERMAN CONSTRUCTION SEE BELOW 7000000 SEE BELOW false SCHEDULE L, PART V BOARD DIRECTOR, DAVID HERMAN, OWNS A 49% INTEREST IN HERMAN CONSTRUCTION. FURTHERMORE, HIS BROTHER AND FATHER OWN THE REMAINING 51% INTEREST IN HERMAN CONSTRUCTION. THE CENTER ENTERED INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HERMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IN AUGUST 2021, THE NEW FACILITY OPENED AND COMMENCED PROVIDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION. AS OF FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, APPROXIMATELY 7,000,000 HAS BEEN SPENT ON THE PROJECT AND IS INCLUDED IN THE PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT TOTAL ON THE TAX RETURN. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A JACK & JILL CENTER WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED IN 1942 BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR WOMEN ENTERING THE WORKFORCE AS THEIR HUSBANDS WERE CALLED TO FIGHT IN WORLD WAR II. TODAY, 82 YEARS LATER, JACK & JILL CENTER IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF HIGH-NEED PARENTS WHO WORK OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR WELLBEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE. JACK & JILL CENTER IS THE OLDEST NONPROFIT PROVIDER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN BROWARD COUNTY, AND AT OUR CORE, OUR CRITICAL WORK HAS REMAINED THE SAME SINCE OUR INCEPTION: WE CONTINUE TO SERVE FAMILIES-PRIMARILY WOMEN-LED HOUSEHOLDS, EDUCATE CHILDREN, AND BOTH SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY. TO DATE, JACK & JILL CENTER HAS SERVED NEARLY 25,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THIS YEAR WE MADE GREAT STRIDES AS A RESULT OF THE TREMENDOUS GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT FROM OUR FUNDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE WENT FROM 123 STUDENTS AT THE MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY TO 156 FOR THE 2023-24 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM WE HAVE 135 STUDENTS. THE MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY OPENED FOR OUR THIRD YEAR IN THE NEW BUILDING. MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH). THE ACADEMY'S UNIQUE AND ROBUST PROGRAM NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD BY COMBINING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND WELLNESS ELEMENTS TO ENSURE A HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONS, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, ENGAGING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ON-SITE COUNSELING/ THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, AND INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS. THE ACADEMY DEVELOPS LIFELONG LEARNERS, LAUNCHING THEM INTO BRIGHT, PROSPEROUS FUTURES. THE OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM AT MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY SUPPORTS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE LEARNING BEYOND THE ACADEMIC DAY. WE RECEIVED THE MOST GRANT THROUGH THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL FOR FOUR YEARS OF FUNDING. THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM AND WILL ENABLE US TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMMING. THE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER, SERVING INFANTS THROUGH PRE-K4 IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES STANDARDS OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INCLUDING A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND APPROPRIATELY CHALLENGING, DEVELOPMENTALLY SOUND CURRICULUM. COMPREHENSIVE AND RESEARCH-BASED, CREATIVE CURRICULUM IS UTILIZED TO PROMOTE EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY. CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE, AN EVIDENCE-BASED COMPREHENSIVE INITIATIVE, IS EMPLOYED TO MANIFEST OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, CONTINUITY OF CARE IS PRACTICED TO ENSURE CHILDREN REMAIN WITH THE SAME TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS FOR MULTIPLE YEARS, CREATING SECURE, STABLE ATTACHMENTS. THIS YEAR THROUGH A PWC GRANT WE WERE ABLE TO INVEST IN A STEM PROGRAM- FLIGHT LABS HAS SOARED INTO OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS, BRINGING INNOVATION AND NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO OUR YOUNG EXPLORERS. THESE CAPTIVATING ADDITIONS HAVE SPARKED EXCITEMENT AS OUR TODDLERS ENGAGE IN PLAYFUL ACTIVITIES AND HANDS-ON INVESTIGATIONS CENTERED AROUND THE WONDERS OF FLIGHT, AIR CURRENTS, AND THE POWER OF MOTHER NATURE. THE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY PROGRAM ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE PARENT EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, AND AN ARRAY OF OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, COUNSELING, ACCESS TO THE J&J BOUTIQUE (FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY) AND FAMILY RESOURCE ROOM/ COMPUTER LAB, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS. THE FAMILY PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS WITH RESUME WRITING, JOB SEARCHES, GOAL SETTING, AND FAMILY BUDGETING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FAMILIES GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES THEY NEED IN ORDER TO INCREASE SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND FOSTER THEIR CHILD'S HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE HEALTH (HELPING EVERYONE ACHIEVE LONG TERM HEALTH) PROGRAM WAS STARTED THREE YEARS AGO WITH A UNITED WAY GRANT, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND FACULTY OF JACK & JILL CENTER. THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED USING THE CDC'S WHOLE SCHOOL, WHOLE COMMUNITY, WHOLE CHILD (WSCC) MODEL. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS, PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THIS PROGRAM HAS A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT. ONE OF THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE HEALTH PROGRAM IS OUR THERAPY DOGS. WE HAVE TWO THERAPY DOGS, FENWAY AND QUINZY, WHO WORK WITH OUR CHILDREN IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS. THIS UPCOMING YEAR WE WILL BE INCORPORATING TELEHEALTH INTO OUR HEALTH PROGRAM AFTER RECEIVING A GRANT FROM CVS/AETNA. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR EARLY EDUCATION AND MADELAINE HALMOS ACADEMY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NOT ONLY RECEIVE A TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION, BUT ACCESS TO OUR HEALTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, AS WE BELIEVE IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY. WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT IN BROWARD COUNTY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, NECESSARY THERAPIES, HEALTHY FOOD, AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING. AS A RESULT OF ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD, WE CAN REMOVE ROADBLOCKS TO LEARNING AND CHILDREN CAN FLOURISH; BY ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF WHOLE FAMILIES, PARENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR SKILLS WHILE THEIR CHILDREN PERFORM AND BEHAVE BETTER AT HOME AND IN THE CLASSROOM. ULTIMATELY, JACK & JILL CENTER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL IN A SAFE, NURTURING, AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B ALL BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND APPROVE FORM 990 AT A BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C POLICY IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES AT MEETINGS AND ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS THAT ARISE ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A REVIEWED COMPENSATION FOR OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND DETERMINED WHAT THE MARKET WAS PAYING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B REVIEW BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. NO LOBBYING EXPENSES DURING FISCAL YEARS 10/1/19-9/30/20 AND 10/1/22-9/30/23.