2025-05-27T18:37:11-04:00 2024-12-31 273963693 ACCOUNTING & TAX ADVISORY GROUP PC 555 N POINT CTR E STE 400 ALPHARETTA GA 30022 990 2024-01-01 273304380 FAMILIES ADVOCATING FOR VOICES OF RESILIENCE INC % CARMEN COATES FAMI 4045878286 798 RAYS RD STE 94 STONE MOUNTAIN GA 300833144 CARMEN COATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCEO 4045878286 2025-05-27 false true RIOLENE J IBOK P00848676 7705586338 2025-05-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z FAVOR INC CARMEN COATES 798 RAYS RD STE 94 STONE MOUNTAIN GA 300833144 466420 false X WWW.FAVORFAMILIES.COM X 2010 GA TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE A VOICE IN THEIR TREATMENT, BY EDUCATING, STRENGTHENING AND EMPOWERING THEM WHILE IN THEIR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES. 1 1 1 50 0 0 358045 332837 88066 133583 0 0 446111 466420 0 0 60518 49012 0 0 362419 403530 422937 452542 23174 13878 49206 43159 80783 59045 -31577 -15886 TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE A VOICE IN THEIR TREATMENT, BY EDUCATING, STRENGTHENING AND EMPOWERING THEM WHILE IN THEIR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES. false false 305768 PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH AND EVERYDAY SUCCESSFUL LIVING PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY. FAMILIES ADVOCATING FOR VOICES OF RESILIENCE, INC FAVOR ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:EXPANDED PEER SUPPORT SERVICES: SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED ADDITIONAL SERVICES INTO THE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN APSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (PRTF);FOOD ASSISTANCE: PROVIDED MEALS TO OVER 1,000 FAMILIES THROUGH FOOD DRIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FOOD BANKS; HOLIDAY SUPPORT: DISTRIBUTED TOYS AND HOLIDAY DINNERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, ENSURING A JOYFUL CELEBRATION FOR MANY;YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP INITIATIVE: LAUNCHED A YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION, PROVIDING TEENS WITH A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND TO SEEK HELP; (CONTINUED ON PAGE 1 SCHEDULE O). 305768 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 37 0 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 1 1 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false GA X CARMEN COATES 4045878286 798 RAYS RD STE 94 STONE MOUNTAIN GA 300833144 CARMEN COATES CEOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00 0.00 X 37500 0 0 37500 0 0 0 false false false 329927 2910 332837 STATE CMES 624100 133583 133583 133583 0 466420 133583 0 0 X 37500 37500 10417 10417 1095 1095 820 820 3000 3000 156546 151334 5212 110 110 34094 34094 2558 2558 108288 38456 69832 114 114 16209 16209 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES 7191 7191 NUTRITION PROGRAM 5594 5594 TRANSPORTATION 29347 29347 39659 24834 14825 452542 305768 146774 0 1475 9792 116638 83271 47731 33367 49206 43159 13518 16444 67265 42601 80783 59045 X -31577 -15886 -31577 -15886 49206 43159 13878 1813 0 X false false false X 233201 233736 410039 446111 466421 1789508 233201 233736 410039 446111 466421 1789508 1789508 15000 15000 1804508 0.99170 0.99250 X 116638 83271 33367 33367 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL FILING. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c IT IS FAVORS POLICY THAT EMPLOYEES AND OTHERS ACTING ON OUR BEHALF MUST BE FREE FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT COULD ADVERSELY INFLUENCE THEIR JUDGMENT, OBJECTIVITY OR LOYALTY TO THE ORGANIZATION IN CONDUCTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PARTY MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXIST, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a OFFICERS COMPENSATIONS ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PAY RAISE IS WARRANTED BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b OFFICERS COMPENSATIONS ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PAY RAISE IS WARRANTED BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE ON THE COMPANYS WEBSITE. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g EFER TO THE OVERFLOW STATEMENT FOR A DETAILED LIST OF EXPENSES. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e REFER TO THE OVERFLOW STATEMENT FOR A DETAILED LIST OF EXPENSES. General explanation attachment 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 4A: * PARENT SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM: ESTABLISHED A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP THAT EMPOWERS CAREGIVERS WITH RESOURCES, EDUCATION,AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AMONG FAMILIES.* WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING: CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH ON TOPICS SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH, COPING STRATEGIES,AND HEALTHY COMMUNICATION.* COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS: PARTNERED WITH LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES. * AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS: IMPLEMENTED AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, AIMING TO REDUCE STIGMA AND PROMOTE RESOURCE ACCESSIBILITY.* RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION: PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLETS ON LOCAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES, AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS.* COUNSELOR SUPPORT: INCREASED ACCESS TO TRAINED COUNSELORS FOR FAMILIES, OFFERING ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS AND GROUP THERAPY OPTIONS.* COMMUNITY EVENTS: ORGANIZED COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT FOCUSED ON BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, SHARING RESOURCES, AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORKS.* FEEDBACK AND IMPROVEMENT: ESTABLISHED A FEEDBACK MECHANISM TO GATHER INSIGHTS FROM FAMILIES, ENABLING THE PROGRAM TO ADAPT AND IMPROVE SERVICES BASED ON THEIR NEEDS.* VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT: INCREASED VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION, ENHANCING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS INITIATIVES.* ONLINE SUPPORT RESOURCES: DEVELOPED AN ONLINE PLATFORM TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND FORUMS FOR FAMILIES WHO CANNOT ATTEND IN -PERSON MEETINGS. * ADVOCACY FOR POLICY CHANGES: ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE LOCAL POLICIES THAT IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES.IN ADDITION, THE YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AMONG PEERS BY LEVERAGING THE UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG PEOPLE. BELOW ARE SEVERAL KEY CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THESE PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: * PEER INFLUENCE: YOUTH AMBASSADORS CAN INFLUENCE THEIR PEERS MORE EFFECTIVELY THAN ADULTS BECAUSE THEY SHARE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS. THEIR RELATABLE MESSAGES RESONATE WELL AND ENCOURAGE OPEN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT MENTALHEALTH.* EDUCATION AND AWARENESS: BY PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS, YOUTH AMBASSADORS GAIN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, STIGMA, AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THEY CAN THEN EDUCATE THEIR PEERS, HELPING TO DISSEMINATE ACCURATE INFORMATION AND DISPEL MYTHS.* SAFE SPACES FOR DIALOGUE: THESE PROGRAMS CREATE SAFE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE DISCUSSING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, EXPERIENCES, AND FEELINGS WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGMENT. THIS OPEN DIALOGUE CAN LEAD TO INCREASEDAWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.* PROMOTION OF RESOURCES: YOUTH AMBASSADORS CAN CONNECT PEERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, INCLUDING COUNSELING SERVICES,HOTLINES, AND LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS. THEY SERVE AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN THEIR FRIENDS AND PROFESSIONAL HELP, ENCOURAGING THOSE INNEED TO SEEK ASSISTANCE.* COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: AMBASSADORS OFTEN ORGANIZE EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. THESE EVENTS CAN INCLUDE PEER-LED DISCUSSIONS, ART PROJECTS, AND MENTAL HEALTH FAIRS, ENGAGING A BROADER AUDIENCE. * EMPOWERMENT: SERVING AS YOUTH AMBASSADORS EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE, GIVING THEM A VOICE IN THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. THIS EMPOWERMENT CAN BOOST THEIR CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS.* REDUCING STIGMA: BY OPENLY DISCUSSING MENTAL HEALTH AND SHARING THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES, YOUTH AMBASSADORS CAN HELP REDUCE STIGMA. THEIR ADVOCACY FOSTERS A CULTURE OF ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING, MAKING IT EASIER FOR OTHERS TO SEEK HELP.* FEEDBACK TO PROGRAMS: YOUTH AMBASSADORS CAN PROVIDE VALUABLE FEEDBACK TO MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, HELPING TO TAILOR SERVICES TO MEET THE ACTUAL NEEDS OF THEIR PEERS MORE EFFECTIVELY.* FOSTERING RESILIENCE: THROUGH TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS, AMBASSADORS LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO RESILIENCE, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND SELF-CARE, WHICH THEY CAN PASS ON TO THEIR PEERS, PROMOTING HEALTHIER COPING STRATEGIES.* BUILDING CONNECTIONS: YOUTH AMBASSADORS OFTEN COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS THAT ENHANCE SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR THEIR PEERS.BY ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AS AMBASSADORS, PROGRAMS CAN LEVERAGE THEIR ENERGY, CREATIVITY, AND INSIGHT, ULTIMATELY CREATING A MORE SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.