2024-05-15T09:55:38-04:00 2023-06-30 320394930 STROEMER & COMPANY 14030 METROPOLIS AVE STE 200 FORT MYERS FL 33912 990 2022-07-01 650007620 CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC CHIL 2399392808 3830 EVANS AVE FORT MYERS FL 33901 JOHN RAHO CFO 2399392808 2023-05-13 JOHN RAHO 999009999 false MARC WHITFIELD CPA P00125986 2394331002 2024-05-14 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z JULIE BOUDREAUX 3830 EVANS AVENUE FORT MYERS FL 33901 4402133 false X WWW.CAC-SWFL.ORG X 1984 FL SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PREVENTION SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, PARENTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, PET THERAPY, AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES AND THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN HENDRY, GLADES, AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. 15 15 85 40 0 4437331 4368175 13211 18040 413 15486 0 4450955 4401701 0 0 2884580 3174131 0 94537 849800 720577 3734380 3894708 716575 506993 5313943 5416264 878645 495724 4435298 4920540 X SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PREVENTION SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, PARENTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, PET THERAPY, AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES AND THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN HENDRY, GLADES, AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. false false 1827223 18040 THE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, OR ARE SUSPECTED OF BEING ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL EXAMS, FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, PYSCHOLOGICALS, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS, CASE COORDINATION AND EXPERT COURT TESTIMONY. THESE SERVICES ARE AVALIABLE 24 HOURS A DAY/SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FREE OF CHARGE. CHILDREN ARE REFERRED BY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDERN AND FAMILIES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. 916357 THE FAMILY ALLIANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, HAVE WITNESSED OR EXPERIENCED FAMILY VIOLENCE, OR HAVE WITNESSED A VIOLENT CRIME OR HOMICIDE. TREATMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN OVERCOMING ABUSE-RELATED BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES AND TO HELP CLIENTS DEVELOP EFFECTIVE COPING SKILLS, HEALTHY SOCIALIZAITON SKILLS, AND SAFETY PLANNING SKILLS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THOSE PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY ARE ALSO OFFERED TO ADULT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE. 609030 THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS A PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. IT CONSISTS OF WEEKLY CLASSES IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CREOLE. THE CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM AS WELL AS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY LOOKING TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING ROLES. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULUM "NUTURING PARENTING PROGRAM". FREE CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED DURING CLASS. THE PINE MANOR AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM IS A PREVENTION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CURRICULUM-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 WHO RESIDE IN PINE MANOR. THE GOALS ARE TO KEEP CLIENTS SAFE AND HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY TEACHING THEM LITERACY SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND CHARACTER BUILDING SKILLS. EAST UNITED WAY HOUSE IS A MULTI-AGENCY OUTREACH CENTER OFFERING SOCIAL SERVICES WHICH REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE EAST FORT MYERS COMMUNITY. THE MISSION OF EAST HOUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EMPOWER LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. EAST OPERATES PRIMARILY WITH THE HELP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, TRANSLATIONS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS ALSO INCLUDE DOG HANDLERS FOR OUR PET THERAPY PROGRAM. BEESLEY'S PAW PRINTS THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES PUPPY LOBBY GREETERS, AND THERAPY DOGS IN INDIVIDUAL/GROUP SESSIONS AT THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER AND AT VARIOUS PARTNER LOCATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PET THERAPY DOGS AT THE COURTHOUSE OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. EACH OF OUR VOLUNTEER TEAMS OF HANDLERS/DOGS ARE REGISTERED AND INSURED THROUGH EITHER ALLIANCE OF THERAPY DOGS, THERAPY DOGS, INC., OR PET PARTNERS. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ON-GOING SUPPORT TO CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS. ADVOCATES ARE OFTEN WITH THE FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE CASE, PROVIDING SERVICES DURING THE INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION AND BEYOND. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: SAFETY PLANNING, ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND CRIME COMPENSATION, ASSISTANCE IN LINKING/REFERRING TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND TRAUMA FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PARTICIPATION IN CASE REVIEW, ENSURING THE SEAMLESS COORDINATION OF SERVICES, PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING CASE STATUS AND COURT EDUCATION, AND FACILITATING COURTROOM TOURS. 3352610 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 85 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 15 15 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X JOHN RAHO 2399392808 3830 EVANS AVENUE FORT MYERS FL 33901 JULIE BOUDREAUX CEO 40.00 X 137668 0 20881 ERIN MILLER RPN 40.00 X 115788 0 0 JOHN RAHO CFO 40.00 X 108588 0 0 GREG BLURTON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KELLIE BURNS ADVOCATE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KARLA CAMPOS-ANDERSON SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN CASSELL MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN CLINGER VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN GABEL MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY HART ADVOCATE MEM 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN HAWES MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY HUNTER MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES IDELSON MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NORMAN LUTZ MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 COLE PEACOCK PAST PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN PEARSON TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 YADIRIS PEREZ-LUNA MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN SHERMAN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAKE SPANBERGER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JESSICA WALKER MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 362044 20881 3 false true false 362100 27432 2334697 1643946 4368175 CLIENT AND AGENCY FEES 18040 18040 18040 15486 15486 432 27432 432 4401701 18040 15486 241418 113466 120709 7243 2421524 2137530 218162 65832 101168 68942 32226 211662 194045 3132 14485 198359 173032 21021 4306 16906 16906 47439 46796 585 58 9265 9245 20 175078 145127 29445 506 72486 70223 2263 166008 160745 4785 478 4391 4260 75 56 21206 20657 549 5495 5485 10 109284 98441 10322 521 71764 67142 4202 420 DEVELOPMENTAL GRANTS 11986 11354 632 TRAINING & EDUCATION 5352 5297 55 FIELD TRIPS 3917 3917 3894708 3352610 447561 94537 412419 323218 1818094 1617976 605366 305181 367 466 46890 97478 114809 141497 3847578 1455866 2303920 2391712 525642 12078 13094 5313943 5416264 105128 46707 512652 255263 260865 193754 878645 495724 X 4435298 4920540 4435298 4920540 5313943 5416264 X 506993 21916 -43667 X false true X true true true X 3671269 3768540 4014905 4437331 4368175 20260220 3671269 3768540 4014905 4437331 4368175 20260220 1680966 18579254 1949 5116 11968 413 15486 34932 16520 14200 30720 20325872 95873 0.91410 0.89820 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 30,720 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12078 1016 13094 14498 -2088 332 12078 11353 3435 288 14498 11594 17 257 11353 11412 435 253 11594 1.00000 true false 300000 300000 1700000 610833 1089167 1847578 845033 1002545 2391712 ACCRUED SALARIES 142223 COMPENSATED ABSENCES 33939 OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES 17592 193754 X 4424049 21916 432 22348 4401701 4401701 3895140 432 432 3894708 3894708 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FLORIDA CORPORATION AND THEREFORE IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAX TAXES. THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME, HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. CERTAIN INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ASC TOPIC 740, "INCOME TAXES" IN ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND ANY ESTIMATES UTILIZED IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF REQUIRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D 432 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D 432 PINWHEELS 27864 27432 432 432 27864 27432 432 432 432 FL false false false false false false false false false JULIE BOUDREAUX CEO 137668 20881 158549 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SINCE 1981, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (CAC) HAS ADVOCATED FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PREVENTION SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, PARENTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, PET THERAPY, AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES AND THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN HENDRY, GLADES, AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 17 MEMBERS, PART TIME. THEY PROVIDE GOVERNANCE, ATTEND AND WORK AT EVENTS (SUCH AS THANKSGIVING IN PINE MANOR), AND ACT AS CONTACTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE AGENCY, AS WELL AS ASSIST IN FUNDRAISING AND OBTAINING DONATIONS. VOLUNTEERS TUTOR CHILDREN AT THE AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAM; DISTRIBUTE DONATIONS AND ASSIST CLIENTS AT THE EAST UNITED WAY HOUSE. INTERNS SHADOW THERAPISTS AND FILE CASE NOTES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS A PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. IT CONSISTS OF WEEKLY CLASSES IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CREOLE. THE CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM AS WELL AS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY LOOKING TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING ROLES. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULUM "NUTURING PARENTING PROGRAM". FREE CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED DURING CLASS. THE PINE MANOR AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM IS A PREVENTION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CURRICULUM-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 WHO RESIDE IN PINE MANOR. THE GOALS ARE TO KEEP CLIENTS SAFE AND HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY TEACHING THEM LITERACY SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND CHARACTER BUILDING SKILLS. EAST UNITED WAY HOUSE IS A MULTI-AGENCY OUTREACH CENTER OFFERING SOCIAL SERVICES WHICH REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE EAST FORT MYERS COMMUNITY. THE MISSION OF EAST HOUSE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EMPOWER LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. EAST OPERATES PRIMARILY WITH THE HELP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, TRANSLATIONS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS ALSO INCLUDE DOG HANDLERS FOR OUR PET THERAPY PROGRAM. BEESLEY'S PAW PRINTS THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES PUPPY LOBBY GREETERS, AND THERAPY DOGS IN INDIVIDUAL/GROUP SESSIONS AT THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER AND AT VARIOUS PARTNER LOCATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PET THERAPY DOGS AT THE COURTHOUSE OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. EACH OF OUR VOLUNTEER TEAMS OF HANDLERS/DOGS ARE REGISTERED AND INSURED THROUGH EITHER ALLIANCE OF THERAPY DOGS, THERAPY DOGS, INC., OR PET PARTNERS. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ON-GOING SUPPORT TO CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS. ADVOCATES ARE OFTEN WITH THE FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE CASE, PROVIDING SERVICES DURING THE INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION AND BEYOND. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: SAFETY PLANNING, ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND CRIME COMPENSATION, ASSISTANCE IN LINKING/REFERRING TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND TRAUMA FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PARTICIPATION IN CASE REVIEW, ENSURING THE SEAMLESS COORDINATION OF SERVICES, PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING CASE STATUS AND COURT EDUCATION, AND FACILITATING COURTROOM TOURS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 COLE PEACOCK RACHEL PEACOCK BOARD MEMBER DEV DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RETURN TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE 8879 BEFORE THE RETURN IS EFILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A CEO SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 432 -432