2025-02-24T18:01:26-06:00 2024-07-31 431985162 SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC 80 FLANDERS ROAD SUITE 302 WESTBOROUGH MA 01581 990 2023-08-01 043273300 CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY INC CHIL 6177792146 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON MA 02215 MEREDITH WEENICK TREASURER 6177792146 2025-02-24 1 1 SANDRA M BROWN CPA P01614103 5088717178 2025-02-24 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELA 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON MA 02215 2398429 0 X WWW.SUFFOLKCAC.ORG X 1994 MA TO UNITE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF POLICE, PROSECUTORS,SOCIAL WORKERS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.WHEN A CHILD AND FAMILY IS REFERRED TO OUR CENTER, WE FACILITATE COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM ASSESSMENTS AND FORENSIC INTERVIEWS. FAMILY ADVOCATES, CLINICIANS, AND A PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROVIDE EXPERT MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, AND A TEAM OF ADVOCATES PROVIDE A SPECIALIZED MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPONSE FOR HIGH RISK AND SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH. ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. 16 16 22 9 0 0 2063964 2337939 0 0 488 490 -564 -41351 2063888 2297078 0 0 0 0 1318051 1554394 0 0 254263 401849 414757 1719900 1969151 343988 327927 3310176 3674634 70991 107522 3239185 3567112 X THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY UNITE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CAC COORDINATES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF POLICE, PROSECUTORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATIONS AND SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.WHEN A CHILD AND FAMILY IS REFERRED TO OUR CENTER, WE FACILITATE COMPREHENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM ASSESSMENTS AND FORENSIC INTERVIEWS. FAMILY ADVOCATES, CLINICIANS, AND A PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROVIDE EXPERT MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, AND A TEAM OF ADVOCATES PROVIDE A SPECIALIZED MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPONSE FOR HIGH RISK AND SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH. ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. 0 0 1196144 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, CAC OFFERED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ANDSERVICES:CAC UNITES PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES. EACH YEAR IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, OVER 1600 YOUNG VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE AND COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ARE REFERRED TO THE CAC FOR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, THE CAC COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF CHILD PROTECTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORS, ADVOCATES, MEDICAL EXPERTS AND TRAUMA CLINICIANS UNDER ONE ROOF TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CAC'S CHILD-FRIENDLY PROGRAM IS BASED IN THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER OF BOSTON, CO-LOCATED WITH PARTNER AGENCIES. THE CAC IS A FULLY ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE.THE CAC'S TEAM OF COMPASSIONATE EXPERTS WORKS TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST: SAFETY AND HEALING.MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS:THE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM ("MDT") IS THE HEART OF THE CAC'S RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE. THE GOAL OF THE MDT IS TO QUICKLY RESPOND TO CONCERNS OF CHILD ABUSE AND TO DETERMINE THE BEST RESPONSE FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY.FORENSIC INTERVIEWING:FORENSIC INTERVIEWS PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO TELL THEIR STORY TO EXPERTS WHO WILL LISTEN TO THEM, PROTECT THEM, AND HELP THEM HEAL. THE ELECTRONICALLY RECORDED INTERVIEW TYPICALLY INVOLVES A CHILD SPEAKING WITH A FORENSIC INTERVIEWER WHILE TEAM MEMBERS OBSERVE THE INTERVIEW THROUGH A ONE-WAY MIRROR.MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM:THE CAC'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. TO FURTHER SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE CAC HAS ADDED TWO NEW POSITIONS, FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST AND FAMILY ADVOCATE. THE FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROVIDES ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING NEEDED HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL, FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. THE FAMILY ADVOCATE OFFERS EDUCATION, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS FOR NECESSARY SERVICES. THIS SUPPORT IS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER..MEDICAL SERVICES:AT THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, WE PROVIDE SPECIALIZED AND TRAUMA-INFORMED MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A PEDIATRIC SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (PEDI-SANE) AT NO COST TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.SEEN / CHILD TRAFFICKING:THE SUPPORT TO END EXPLOITATION NOW PROGRAM ("SEEN" PROGRAM) AT THE CAC PROVIDES EXPERT CASE COORDINATION AND TRAINING TO CREATE A SAFETY NET FOR HIGH RISK AND EXPLOITED YOUTH.OUTREACH AND TRAINING:THE CAC'S OUTREACH & TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH. DEMAND FOR TRAINING HAS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY WITH GROWING DEMAND FOR TRAINING REGARDING ONLINE SAFETY AND SUPPORTING YOUTH WHO ARE IMPACTED BY ONLINE EXPLOITATION. THE CAC TRAINING TEAM INCLUDES A TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR TO HELP MEET THIS DEMAND.DATA & EVALUATION:THE CAC HAS HIRED ITS FIRST DATA ANALYST DURING 2022 TO ENHANCE THE CAC'S DATA COLLECTION AND CASE TRACKING WITH THE GOALS OF ENSURING HIGH QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY AND CONDUCTING PROGRAM EVALUATION TO BETTER MEASURE OUR IMPACT.RESPONDING TO COVID-19:SINCE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE CAC OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON AND TELE-SERVICES TO CLIENTS - TAILORING SERVICE DELIVERY TO BEST MEET EACH CHILD AND FAMILY'S NEEDS. OUR TRAINING PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING. 1196144 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X X MEREDITH WEENICK 6177792146 989 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON MA 02215 ANNIE MARCKLINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 98308 0 12186 KIMBERLY SEBASTIAO CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00 X 105386 0 9715 ELISABETH SCHADAE PERCELAY CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JAY BISOGNANO VICE CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MEREDITH WEENICK TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY HENRY QUAGLIAROLI SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 PETER FLAHERTY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DANIEL CENCE DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JACK HARRINGTON DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL FISH DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDRA CLARK DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JASON WEISSMAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMANDA TEO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE DRUMMOND DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHANDA SMART DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DANIEL P MULHERN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 STEVE SHEINKOPF DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 GARY GRAHAM EMERITUS DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 203694 0 21901 1 0 0 0 0 698149 1192640 447150 91539 2337939 490 490 60000 698149 101351 -41351 -41351 2297078 0 0 -40861 193571 48393 48393 96785 1118745 820665 206634 91446 40410 32732 4445 3233 96845 56569 25886 14390 104823 83226 12503 9094 3848 3848 34841 34841 169190 27874 134098 7218 6497 6356 141 142001 76539 36044 29418 24445 19997 1910 2538 17115 17115 10142 10142 EDUCATION & TRAINING 6421 6421 EVENTS 257 257 0 1969151 1196144 518744 254263 1829680 2207841 1222724 1223213 142585 132971 52487 65024 126953 81368 62700 45585 3310176 3674634 70991 107522 70991 107522 X 3039819 3374485 199366 192627 3239185 3567112 3310176 3674634 327927 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1398501 1611267 1611683 2063964 2337939 9023354 82103 123477 123477 113750 113750 556557 1480604 1734744 1735160 2177714 2451689 9579911 159368 9420543 422 122 178 488 490 1700 9581611 0.98320 0.99140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 47463 21636 25827 79490 59732 19758 45585 2993431 696353 696353 2297078 0 2297078 2665504 696353 696353 1969151 0 1969151 STEP UP & SPEAK OUT 758149 698149 60000 67486 33865 758149 698149 60000 67486 33865 101351 -41351 X AUCTION ITEMS 28 85580 X EVENT SUPPLIES 3 5959 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER CONTRIBUTIONS IN COLUMN B. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AFTER THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANT, THE MANAGEMENT AND TREASURER REVIEW THE 990 FOR ACCURACY BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE POLICY ENCOMPASSES BOARD, STAFF AND SIGNIFICANT DONORS. IF CONFLICT/POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR BOARD PRESIDENT DETERMINES THE COURSE OF ACTION. ACTIONS CAN INCLUDE BEING REMOVED FROM CERTAIN DECISIONS OR ACTIVITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT COMPENSATED. ALL STAFF, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE COMPENSATED AT A LEVEL COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR POSITION, LEVEL OF EDUCATION, AND IN KEEPING THE SALARY LEVEL OF SIMILAR POSITION AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.