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KNOWN AS A LEADER AND CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL TRAUMA THROUGH ITS' VARIOUS PROGRAMS. (SEE SCHEDULE O) 870118 IN-HOME PROGRAMS LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES THAT AIM TO ELIMINATE OR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE IDENTIFIED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RISK FACTORS WHILE ENHANCING FAMILY PROTECTIVE FACTORS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME SETTING TO SUPPORT FAMILY UNIFICATION/REUNIFICATION BY BUILDING SKILLS, STRENGTHENING FAMILY BONDS, AND WORKING TOWARDS FAMILY-ORIENTED GOALS. WE BELIEVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER. AND WITH COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING AT THE CORE OF OUR ACTIONS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES THAT PRESERVE, MAINTAIN, OR REUNIFY THE FAMILY UNIT. (SEE SCHEDULE O) 326229 FAMILY EDUCATION & SUPPORT OUR FAMILY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS AIM TO CONNECT FAMILIES, BUILD SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND ENHANCE SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT. THESE PROGRAMS HELP SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH RELATIONSHIP AND SKILL BUILDING, WHICH ARE FOUNDATIONS OF PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THRIVING FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT, SUMMER PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TEEN SKILL-BUILDING, AND GRIEF SUPPORT. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN SCHOOLS, AT COMMUNITY FACILITIES, OR ON ONE OF OUR CAMPUSES. 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SERVICES ARE BASED OUT OF CYDC'S 16 ACRE CAMPUS IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SC AND 7+ ACRE CAMPUS KNOWN AS THE CALLEN-LACEY CENTER FOR CHILDREN IN MONCKS CORNER, SC. FORM 990, SECTION B - NAME CHANGE ON JANUARY 8, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION FORMALLY CHANGED ITS NAME FROM CHARLESTON ORPHAN HOUSE, INC. TO LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES, INC. FORM 990, PART III FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE TEMPORARY AND/OR LONG-TERM CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUFFERING FROM THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, OR SEXUAL ABUSE. - FOSTER/GROUP HOME - INDEPENDENT LIVING PREPARATION FOSTER/GROUP HOMES LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES OPERATES FOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, WHICH PROVIDE TEMPORARY AND/OR LONG-TERM CARE FOR CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND/OR SEXUAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THESE PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN HOMELIKE, HOLISTIC SETTINGS THAT ARE INGRAINED WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE TEACHING FAMILY MODEL. LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES PROVIDES A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO LIVE IN, AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS. IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES WORKS TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF EACH CHILD'S PERMANENCY PLAN. THE LENGTH OF STAY RANGES FROM A FEW DAYS TO A FEW YEARS DEPENDENT ON THE INDIVIDUAL YOUTH'S CIRCUMSTANCES. WHILE WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE, COMFORTABLE, AND HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT, WE ARE ALWAYS WORKING TOWARDS CONNECTING THE YOUTH IN OUR CARE TO THEIR LOVED ONES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS WHEN POSSIBLE. THREE OF THE COTTAGES, THE CHARLESTON EMERGENCY SHELTER (CES), THE LEDFORD HOUSE, AND THE CALLEN-LACEY CENTER FOR CHILDREN (CCLC) CAN HOUSE CHILDREN AGES 0-21. THE FOURTH COTTAGE, NU HOUSE, PROVIDES TRANSITION SERVICES TO FOSTER YOUTH AGES 17-21. ELIGIBILITY: - MAY BE REFERRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ), OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES OR BY PRIVATE FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. - LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES IS LICENSED TO ACCEPT CHILDREN AGES 0-21. INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM NUHOUSE IS A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM LOCATED ON LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES' NORTH CHARLESTON CAMPUS, PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. YOUNG ADULTS RANGING IN AGE FROM 17 TO 21 YEARS OLD LIVE IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT FOCUSES ON HELPING THEM TRANSITION, WITH SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE, TO LIVING INDEPENDENTLY. RESIDENTS ARE ASSISTED WITH SKILL BUILDING AND GOAL PLANNING TAILORED TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. YOUTH ARE EXPECTED TO ACTIVELY WORK TOWARDS EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS, EMPLOYABILITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH GOALS WITH THE HELP, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT OF PROGRAM STAFF. ELIGIBILITY: - MAY BE REFERRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ), OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES OR BY PRIVATE FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. - LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES IS LICENSED TO ACCEPT CHILDREN AGES 17-21. - ONCE LIVING IN NUHOUSE, RESIDENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: O WORK TOWARD CONTINUED EDUCATION (GED, FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE) O LEARN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS O BE EMPLOYED IN SOME CAPACITY (PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT, INTERNSHIPS, OR SC WORKS WORKSHOPS) FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B - SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FAMILY PRESERVATION FAMILY-CENTERED COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF PROVIDERS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES OFFERS FAMILY CENTERED COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCCSS) TO HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH PROACTIVE, PREVENTION SERVICES. FCCSS OFFERS AN ENHANCED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF CONCRETE SERVICES TO HELP ADDRESS CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT A FAMILY'S STABILITY AND WELL-BEING SUCH AS LACK OF RESOURCES, RELATIONAL ISSUES, PARENTING NEEDS, EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES, AND OTHER BARRIERS FAMILIES FACE DURING TIMES OF STRESS. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - PARENTING SERVICES - HOMEMAKER SERVICES - AREER EXPLORATION AND ASSESSMENT - EDUCATION SERVICES THE LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES FCCSS TEAM PROVIDES TIMELY, INTEGRATED, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, FAMILY-DRIVEN, AND VOLUNTARY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AIMED AT REDUCING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEGLECT OR ABUSE WHILE ENHANCING THE FAMILY'S PROTECTIVE FACTORS. THE RESULT IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN THAT STABILIZES AND STRENGTHENS FAMILIES. ALL FAMILIES FACE TIMES OF STRESS AND MOMENTS OF CRISIS. THE LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES FCCSS TEAM IS THERE TO OFFER SUPPORT AND HELP FAMILIES REGAIN THEIR BALANCE DURING THESE CHALLENGING MOMENTS. ELIGIBILITY FAMILIES ARE REFERRED TO THE FAMILY CENTERED COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INTAKE TEAM. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM: LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES IS A PROUD LOCAL PARTNER AND PROVIDER OF THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SFP) FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 6-11 AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 12-16. THESE GROUPS, HELD IN COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES, ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES: O DEVELOP POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PRACTICES O STAY RESILIENT IN TOUGH TIMES O REDUCE CONFLICT O IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS O ASSIST CHILDREN WITH SOCIAL SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ALL OF THESE FACTORS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN KEEPING FAMILIES STRONG, SAFE, AND CONNECTED. THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM IS A 14-SESSION, WEEKLY PROGRAM. EACH SESSION TYPICALLY LASTS 1 HOURS AND INCLUDES PARENTS AND CHILDREN MEETING SEPARATELY TO WORK WITH GROUP LEADERS BEFORE COMING TOGETHER FOR SHARED ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPANTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE 14-SESSION PROGRAM GRADUATE IN A CELEBRATORY STYLE. ELIGIBILITY: ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 6-11 OR CHILDREN AGES 12-16. FAMILY REUNIFICATION FAMILY SUCCESS COACH PROGRAM: FAMILY SUCCESS COACH SERVICES ARE A POST-PERMANENCY SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS GUIDANCE, EDUCATION, AND ENHANCED CASE-MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FOSTER OR KINSHIP CARE. THE FAMILY SUCCESS COACH WILL WORK WITH THE FAMILY TO PROBLEM-SOLVE, IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS, ADVOCATE FOR RESOURCES, BUILD RESILIENCY, AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FOSTER OR KINSHIP CARE DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT CONTINUE TO HAVE RISKS THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THEIR WELLBEING AFTER THEY EXIT CARE. AS A RESULT, SUCCESS COACHES WORK WITH THESE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH TOOLS PROVEN TO INCREASE THEIR PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND TO MITIGATE THEIR RISK FACTORS. WHAT CAN THE SUCCESS COACH ASSIST WITH? O SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT O BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS O EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/ADVOCACY O PARENTING SKILLS/DISCIPLINE O FAMILY COMMUNICATION O FINANCIAL PLANNING O CONNECTIONS TO BENEFITS/RESOURCES O EMPLOYABILITY/CAREER RESOURCES ELIGIBILITY: SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD FOR A PERMANENT PLACEMENT FROM THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES REUNIFIED, KINSHIP AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. REUNIFIED FAMILIES OR KINSHIP PLACEMENT: - CHILD MUST HAVE EXITED FOSTER CARE BEFORE THE AGE OF 16 AND BE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AT THE TIME OF THE FAMILY SUCCESS SERVICE ENGAGEMENT. O FAMILIES WITH OLDER CHILDREN MAY STILL RECEIVE SERVICES IF THERE IS ANOTHER CHILD(REN) LIVING IN THE HOME WHO EXITED FOSTER CARE AND IS UNDER THE AGE OF 16. - CHILD MUST HAVE BEEN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE SC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (SC DSS). - CHILD MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN EITHER BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, OR DORCHESTER COUNTY. - FAMILY HAS A CLOSED CASE WITH SC DSS OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THEIR CASE CLOSED. ADOPTIVE FAMILIES: - FINALIZED ADOPTION HAS OCCURRED THROUGH FOSTER CARE, STEPPARENT, INTERNATIONALLY, OR PRIVATELY. - CHILD MUST BE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AT THE TIME OF THE FAMILY SUCCESS SERVICE AGREEMENT. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES OFFERS A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS, GROUPS, AND ONE-ON- ONE SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES SEEKING KNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT, AND SKILL BUILDING. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM - CIRCLE OF PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP - KEEP CONNECTED WORKSHOPS & GROUPS - FAMILY SUCCESS COACH PROGRAM STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM: LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES IS A PROUD LOCAL PARTNER AND PROVIDER OF THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SFP) FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 6-11 AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 12-16. THESE GROUPS, HELD IN COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES, ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES: - DEVELOP POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PRACTICES - STAY RESILIENT IN TOUGH TIMES - REDUCE CONFLICT - IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS - ASSIST CHILDREN WITH SOCIAL SKILLS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ALL OF THESE FACTORS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN KEEPING FAMILIES STRONG, SAFE, AND CONNECTED WHILE PROTECTING THEM FROM BEHAVIORS THAT COULD RESULT IN POTENTIAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM IS A 14-SESSION, WEEKLY PROGRAM. EACH SESSION TYPICALLY LASTS 1 HOURS AND INCLUDES PARENTS AND CHILDREN MEETING SEPARATELY TO WORK WITH GROUP LEADERS BEFORE COMING TOGETHER FOR SHARED ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPANTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE 14-SESSION PROGRAM GRADUATE IN A CELEBRATORY STYLE. ELIGIBILITY: ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDRE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE COMPLETED 990 ON BEHALF OF THE FULL BOARD. ANY REQUIRED CHANGES NOTED DURING BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE MADE BEFORE APPROVAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH YEAR, OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ANY CONFLICTS SO DISCLOSED ARE INVESTIGATED AND RESOLVED DURING THE YEAR, IF ANY OTHER CONFLICTS ARE MADE AWARE TO MANAGEMENT, IT WOULD PURSUE AND RESOLVE THOSE ISSUED WITH THE OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER IN QUESTION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EACH YEAR, THE CEO AND VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE PRESENT A PROPOSED BUDGET THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND SENIOR STAFF LEADERS, TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANNUAL INCREASES FOR CURRENT STAFF POSITIONS. BASE SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY REVIEWING SALARY MANUALS FROM CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (CWLA), TOGETHER SC, AND THE PALMETTO ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT (CYDC) SALARIES ARE COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR AGENCIES IN THE REGION. AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THE BUDGET BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B EACH YEAR, THE CEO AND VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE PRESENT A PROPOSED BUDGET THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND SENIOR STAFF LEADERS, TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANNUAL INCREASES FOR CURRENT STAFF POSITIONS. BASE SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY REVIEWING SALARY MANUALS FROM CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (CWLA), TOGETHER SC, AND THE PALMETTO ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT (CYDC) SALARIES ARE COMPARABLE TO SIMILAR AGENCIES IN THE REGION. AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THE BUDGET BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 CAROLINA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER HONORS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAWS GOVERNING REQUEST FOR SUCH DOCUMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC AND FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES.