2026-04-15T21:16:12-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 931371379 PARENT ADVOCATES FOR TRANSFORMATION AND HEALING PARE 9544464972 PO Box 268747 Weston FL 33326 Christina Romero Executive Director 9544464972 2026-04-01 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Christina Romero 13350 SW 9th St Davie FL 33325 321457 0 X https://pathfl.org/ X 2023 FL Our mission is to build critical connections with impacted parents and communities so that we can live in a world free from the family police and collectively dream of a more just future. 8 8 0 0 107 0 140025 312550 8800 0 107 140025 321457 232500 0 0 0 0 0 129580 0 362080 140025 -40623 26115 26115 0 0 26115 26115 Our mission is to build critical connections with impacted parents and communities so that we can live in a world free from the family police and collectively dream of a more just future. 0 0 362080 362080 PATH has continued to draft our organizing planning call with members to illuminate our shared vision and direction. We had scheduled a call with two potential new community café members to cultivate relationships and provide a welcoming orientation. Which included sharing a high-level background on the café space, and co-facilitated a community café alongside a PATH Consultant. Engaged in a meaningful discussion about the power of advocacy and explored inspiring ways we can contribute to our community. Created a SurveyMonkey to assess the support members may need for their advocacy development. Scheduled a call with the PATH Consultant and a prospective member to connect and delve into the café's inspiring background and vision. Attended a planning call focused on enhancing our preparations for the upcoming Community Café in collaboration with our PATH Consultant. Co-led the monthly community café, where we explored what advocacy means to us, identified the challenges our communities face, and brainstormed how to transform those challenges into a catalyst for our organizing efforts. Reached out to multiple families to deeply understand their needs, crafting thoughtful requests. Connected with a church member to facilitate support for the families and checked in afterward to offer continued assistance. Co-facilitated the Broward community café, where we delved into 0 0 PATH has been actively engaged in productive meetings, allowing us to gather essential updates and strengthen partnerships with CBOs. Central to our mission is the recognition of the vital role that impacted parents play, and we are committed to their voices being included at all levels. PATH is thrilled to welcome two new members to our board, and collectively, we inspired each other as we reviewed our priorities for 2025 and established a clear, aligned vision for 2026. Through our dedication to relationship-building, PATH successfully secured funding from Sunshine Health to provide mutual aid to families in Broward County. In addition, we've explored new funding avenues during the Agency Capacity Building Committee Meeting, sharing our belief in investing in grassroots organizations to foster the growth of future leaders within our community. Participation in the Change Champion meeting has enabled us to exchange valuable insights. This collaboration has led to the co-creation of key pillars that will take place during pre-service alongside impacted leaders, further reinforcing our commitment to elevating parental involvement. Engaging discussions with FICW, the Court Improvement Innovative, and Equitable Spaces have opened exciting opportunities for partnerships that align with our goal of influencing collaboration with DCF and community-based organizations. PATH took a proactive step by participating in the Peer Specialist and Parent Leader Support Network, where we engaged in valuable discussions and exchanged insights with our peers. This collaborative environment fostered fresh ideas for addressing challenges and enhancing our vital work. We focused on strengthening relationships and emphasized the influential language of system leaders in providing meaningful support to families. To facilitate this, we organized monthly meetings that empowered our members to share their experiences and insights. Together, we identified opportunities within the care portal to improve family support and elevate our roles. Through our collaboration, we developed innovative strategies to enhance the peer space experience and established a dynamic plan for the Peer Specialist and Parent Leader Support Network for 2025. PATH also compiled a comprehensive list of free training resources aimed at empowering parents on their leadership development journeys. Engaging with our members revealed invaluable insights into their expectations and aspirations for the network, guiding us in our continuous improvement efforts. 0 0 The Peer Support Leadership & Development Space is a monthly, community-based program designed to support and develop parents and caregivers with lived experience in the child welfare system. This program provides structured opportunities for participants to build leadership skills, strengthen ethical peer support practices, and engage in ongoing education related to family stability, child well-being, and system navigation. Through facilitated discussions, training, and mentorship, participants learn to provide peer support to families, promote healthy engagement with services, and contribute to community-based solutions that strengthen families and reduce unnecessary system involvement. The program emphasizes ethical boundaries, trauma-informed approaches, and the responsible use of lived experience to support others. In addition to skill-building, the space fosters collaboration, leadership development, and community connection among participants. It also supports the development of peer-led initiatives, advocacy efforts, and partnerships that improve outcomes for children and families. This program advances charitable and educational purposes by equipping individuals with the tools, knowledge, and leadership capacity to support families, strengthen communities, and promote family preservation and well-being. 0 0 0 362080 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 FL X X Christina Romero 9544464972 13350 SW 9th Street Davie FL 33325 Devin Coleman Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Charetha Parnell Board of Directors 5 X 0 0 0 Allison Schild President 0 5 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Behnam Treasurer 0 5 X 0 0 0 Victoria Camper Secretary 5.00 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Latham Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Genet Stewart Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Roxana Llarena Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Christina Romero Executive Director 10 10 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 312550 0 312550 Training, parent engagement, and community-based program services 624100 8800 8800 0 0 0 0 0 0 8800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 107 0 0 107 107 0 0 321457 8800 107 0 X 232500 232500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31405 31405 3600 3600 0 0 0 0 0 72705 72705 2479 2479 638 638 2378 2378 0 0 2718 2718 980 980 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1488 1488 Program Supplies & Materials 5059 5059 0 Meals & Participant Support 1751 1751 0 Phone/Communication/Program Operations & Support Cost 3490 3490 0 Bank/Taxes/Licences/Processing Fees 889 889 0 0 362080 362080 0 0 26115 11804 0 0 0 0 0 14311 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26115 26115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 26115 26115 0 0 26115 26115 26115 26115 X -40623 0 0 0 0 40623 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 140025 232500 372525 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140025 232500 372525 372525 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 372525 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY JUSTICE LLC 6421 N Florida Ave Suite D 1612 Tampa FL 33604 332117799 142500 The purpose of this grant is to support the Advocates for Family Justice initiative, operating under PATH's fiscal sponsorship, with a focus on the Community-Led Court Observation and You Have Rights programs. This funding advances community-based efforts to educate and empower impacted parents, increase transparency and accountability within the dependency court system, and strengthen parent leadership. Through court observation, we gather insights to inform improvements in practice, while the You Have Rights initiative provides accessible information, tools, and peer support to help families navigate the system. Together, these efforts promote family stability, informed decision-making, and more responsive systems that center the voices and experiences of impacted communities. 0 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The organization maintains records to document all grants and assistance provided, including the amount, purpose, and recipient eligibility. Assistance is provided based on identified needs aligned with the organization's mission to support families and prevent system involvement. The organization monitors the use of funds through direct communication with recipients, program participation, and follow-up engagement to ensure funds are used for their intended purpose. Internal documentation and review processes are used to ensure accountability and alignment with program goals. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 was prepared by the organization's leadership and shared with the governing board for review prior to filing. Board members were given the opportunity to review and provide feedback before submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization maintains a written conflict of interest policy. Board members and key leaders are required to disclose any potential conflicts annually. When a conflict arises, the individual is recused from discussion and decision-making, and the board documents the process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization maintains transparency by making its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted through the organization's primary contact channels and are reviewed and fulfilled in a timely manner. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other expenses consist of program-related costs and administrative expenses that do not meet the threshold for separate reporting in Part IX. These include program supplies, participant support, communication costs, shipping and postage, bank and processing fees, office supplies, and taxes and licensing fees. Expenses were allocated between program services and management and general based on their functional use." Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Part XI - Reconciliation of Net Assets The organization updated beginning net asset balances to reflect prior year financial statements. Minor adjustments were made to reconcile changes in net assets and ensure consistency between financial reporting and Form 990. Part IX - Functional Expenses Expenses were allocated across program services, management and general, and fundraising based on the organization's internal financial reports and classification of activities. Costs were assigned according to the functional purpose of each expense. Part X - Beginning Balances Beginning balances were updated to reflect the organization's 2024 year-end financial statements.