CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

3830 EVANS AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901-9305

In care of

% JILL TURNER

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

ALICIA SHANNON, 3830 EVANS AVENUE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Signed the 990

ALICIA SHANNON, CEO

Phone

(239) 939-2808

Website

WWW.CAC-SWFL.ORG

Return prepared by

STROEMER & COMPANY

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 CREATE A SAFE AND NUTURING SPACE FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY ABUSE AND NEGLECT, WHERE THEY SHARE THEIR STORIES, HEAL, AND THRIVE, WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OFFERS ABUSE DETERMINATION SERVICES, TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, PARENTING EDUCATION, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, PET THERAPY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN LEE COUNTY. ABUSE DETERMINATION, THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN CHARLOTTE, HENDRY, AND GLADES COUNTIES. CAC IS THE ONLY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE FOUR-COUNTY AREA. CAC IS ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, AND ONE OF THE LARGEST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

Program accomplishments

• THE CHILD PROTECTION TEAM (CPT) PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO ARE SUSPECTED OF HAVING EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED CHILD NEGLECT, PHYSICAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE TO INCLUDE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, FAMILY VIOLENCE, AND/OR MEDICAL NEGLECT. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND/OR LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, SPECIALIZED INTERVIEWS, FAMILY ASSESSMENTS, MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY STAFFINGS. THE TEAM ALSO PROVIDES COURT TESTIMONY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK. THE GOALS OF CPT ARE TO ASSIST AGENCIES WHO INVESTIGATE CHILD ABUSE IN DETERMINING ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR THREAT; TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AROUND THE ISSUES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. CPT IS GOVERNED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, AND ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
  Expenses $2,246,843 · revenue $1,500
• FAMILY ALLIANCE IS A CHILD-FRIENDLY OUTPATIENT COUNSELING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THERAPY AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT, HAVE WITNESSED/EXPERIENCED FAMILY VIOLENCE OR A VIOLENT CRIME, ARE SUSPECTED OF BEING ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, OR ARE AT- RISK FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP COUNSELING, AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-17. DURING THE TIME A CHILD IS ENGAGED IN THERAPY, NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS AND SIBLINGS ARE OFFERED SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE SESSIONS INCLUDE PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO ABUSE AND TRAUMA, COPING SKILLS, SAFETY SKILLS, PREVENTION SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. THE THERAPIST PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THEIR LOVED ONE'S ABUSE/TRAUMA. FAMILY ALLIANCE ALSO OFFERS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
  Expenses $1,371,126
• THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS PARENT EDUCATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. OUR PARENTING CLASSES UTILIZE THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM WHICH HAS OVER 40 YEARS OF RESEARCH SHOWING THAT IT REDUCES THE BELIEFS THAT ARE KNOWN TO LEAD TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT WHILE INCREASING WHAT IS KNOWN AS PROTECTIVE CAPACITIES. CAC UTILIZES VARIOUS CURRICULUM WITHIN THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM SUCH AS NURTURING SKILLS, NURTURING FATHERS, AND NURTURING FAMILIES IN RECOVERY (ADDICTION). THE PARENTING CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CREOLE TO FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM AS WELL AS THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY LOOKING TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING ROLES. THE CLASS SCHEDULE OFFERS CLASSES SIX DAYS PER WEEK TO INCLUDE DAYTIME, EVENING, AND WEEKEND HOURS AS NEEDED. THE PARENTING PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE PINE MANOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM IS A PREVENTION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 WHO RESIDE IN PINE MANOR FOCUSING ON IMPROVING LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, AFTER SCHOOL KIDZLIT READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOCUSING ON INCREASING LITERACY SKILLS AS WELL AS CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, SPORTS AND OUTDOOR PLAY, CHARACTER EDUCATION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, FIELD TRIPS, GUEST SPEAKERS, PET THERAPY READING PROGRAM, PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN, LINKING FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REGARDING THEIR CHILD AND THE CHILD'S PROGRESS IN THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AT NO COST. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE UNITED WAY RESILIENCY HUB IN EAST FORT MYERS. THE EAST RESILIENCY HUB IS A MULTI- AGENCY OUTREACH CENTER OFFERING SOCIAL SERVICES WHICH REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE EAST FORT MYERS COMMUNITY. THE MISSION OF THE EAST RESILIENCY HUB IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND EMPOWERING LOCAL RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES. THE RESILIENCY HUB PROVIDES A "ONE-STOP SHOP" FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES. CAC PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES CO-LOCATED AND PROVIDES A FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHING AND DIAPERS CLOSET, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID/FOOD STAMPS/FLORIDA KIDCARE APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE BEESLEY'S PAW PRINTS PET THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER THERAPY TEAMS, REGISTERED HANDLERS AND INSURED THERAPY DOGS. TO BRING COMFORT AND REDUCE ANXIETY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. AT CAC, THE DOGS GREET VISITORS IN THE LOBBY TO CREATE A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE AND PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. BEYOND CAC, THE TEAMS EXTEND THEIR SERVICES TO PARTNER LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LEE COUNTY AND THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OFFERING COMFORT TO CHILDREN IN DEPENDENCY COURT OR WHILE TESTIFYING AGAINST ABUSERS. ALL TEAMS ARE REGISTERED THROUGH REPUTABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS ALLIANCE OF THERAPY DOGS, THERAPY DOGS, INC., AND PET PARTNERS. THE FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS. ADVOCATES WALK ALONGSIDE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE CASE, OFFERING SERVICES DURING THE INVESTIGATION, PROSECUTION, AND BEYOND. SUPPORT INCLUDES SAFETY PLANNING, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH CRIME COMPENSATION, REFERRALS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND TRAUMA-FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PARTICIPATION IN CASE REVIEW, COORDINATION OF SERVICES, UPDATES ON CASE STATUS, COURT EDUCATION, AND FACILITATING COURTROOM TOURS.
  Expenses $760,815

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

65-0007620

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1989

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P620)

Assets (IRS master file)

$8,019,055

Income (IRS master file)

$7,329,274

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 65-0007620).

Questions about CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC

What is the EIN of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC is 65-0007620.

Is CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.

Are donations to CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ALICIA SHANNON.

Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,167 (JOHN RAHO, CFO).

How much revenue does CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF SW FLORIDA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,273,005, expenses of $5,087,199 and total assets of $8,019,055 at year end.

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