2024-05-14T13:08:28-05:00 2023-06-30 571157523 APRIO LLP 150 POST STREET SUITE 200 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108 990 2022-07-01 946050466 WE CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WECA 9256710777 2191 KIRKER PASS ROAD CONCORD CA 94521 PETER CALDWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9256710777 2024-05-14 1 PETER CALDWELL 999009999 0 TRACY TEALE P01290862 4157774488 2024-05-14 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z PETER CALDWELL 2191 KIRKER PASS ROAD CONCORD CA 94521 5286633 0 X WECARECHILDREN.ORG X 1960 CA THROUGH TARGETED, COMPASSIONATE, AND EFFECTIVE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, WE CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN HELPS YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITIES OR CIRCUMSTANCES. 11 11 48 0 0 0 787696 1988846 2109478 2707759 39307 249574 3614 143509 2940095 5089688 0 0 0 0 2831467 3030041 0 0 199653 827630 1054052 3659097 4084093 -719002 1005595 2435275 3996623 287990 911269 2147285 3085354 X THROUGH TARGETED, COMPASSIONATE, AND EFFECTIVE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, WE CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN HELPS YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITIES OR CIRCUMSTANCES. 0 0 3308947 2921554 WE CARE:* PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT ARE FLEXIBLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND RESPONSIVE TO EACH FAMILY, WHILE MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD.* OFFERS A RANGE OF CHOICES BASED ON COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS.* RESPECTS AND ACCOMMODATES EACH FAMILY'S INDIVIDUAL FEELINGS, UNIQUENESS, CULTURE, VALUES AND NEEDS.* ASSESSES THE CONSUMERS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE AND TO USE THEIR FEEDBACK TO BE THE PRIMARY GAUGE OF WHETHER OR NOT WE ARE FULFILLING OUR MISSION.* DEVELOPS, WHEN IT IS FEASIBLE, NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO OUR CONSUMERS AND FAMILIES NEEDS.* FORMS COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.* AVODCATES ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE AT STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS.* RECOGNIZES THAT THE QUALITY, MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE OF OUR EMPLOYEES IS A KEY FACTOR IN EACHIEVING OUR SUCCESS.* ACKNOWLEDGES THAT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE VALUED ASSETS OF OUR AGENCY, AND WE WILL STRIVE TO ACHIEVE AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND CULTURE THAT PROMOTES EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT, OPEN COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION.WE CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT AGENCY DEVOTED TO SERVING EARLY CHILDHOOD AND THEIR FAMILIES IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. OUR APPROACH EMPHASIZES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE "WHOLE CHILD" BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN. WE BELIEVE THAT EARLY INTERVENTION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG CHILDREN ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED OF START SCHOOL AND BE READY TO LEARN. 3308947 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 1 48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X THE ORGANIZATION 9256710777 2191 KIRKER PASS ROAD CONCORD CA 94521 BOB SACHS CHAIRPERSON 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LINSEY DICKS VICE-CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF BUTLER DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 DIRK FITZGERALD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARC GREENBERG TREASURER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SIMI GUPTA SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRED PIAZZA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GLENN GARABEDIAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 IONA DA COSTA PEREIRA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 NIKE D ORAZI DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAZUO GRAY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PETER CALDWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 149481 0 13186 KELLY RANSOM MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 138310 0 501 ERICA WILLIAMSON COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 107937 0 8263 395728 0 21950 3 0 1 0 0 160291 915569 912986 65825 1988846 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 624410 2217250 2217250 PRESCHOOL SERVICES 624410 490509 490509 2707759 110027 110027 262216 122669 139547 139547 139547 3990 160291 74276 -70286 -70286 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 624410 208967 208967 OTHER INCOME 900099 4828 4828 213795 5089688 2921554 0 179288 429748 376457 31804 21487 2176726 1883689 184023 109014 224597 195408 17943 11246 198970 172578 16430 9962 27521 26507 1014 5495 5495 202907 104371 98175 361 21239 6252 1650 13337 75363 56093 8394 10876 36108 31319 2982 1807 169280 146826 13978 8476 19459 19459 27513 24863 1874 776 29908 25941 2470 1497 62283 54022 5143 3118 SUPPLIES 125742 83455 39927 2360 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 103519 89788 8548 5183 TEMPORARAY CONTRACT LAB 59099 59099 RECRUITING PERSONNEL EX 39684 39684 48932 11919 36860 153 4084093 3308947 575493 199653 703743 1362788 550148 838851 17590 29441 1255712 1107630 177990 148082 985804 1075537 0 541924 2435275 3996623 50857 78808 237133 832461 287990 911269 X 2147285 3085354 2147285 3085354 2435275 3996623 1005595 -67526 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 3804146 4310058 3868323 2897174 1988846 16868547 3804146 4310058 3868323 2897174 1988846 16868547 16868547 39804 23426 8371 14932 110027 196560 213795 213795 17278902 2916726 0.97630 0.99460 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 56348 56348 775774 686157 89617 423590 421473 2117 148082 DEPOSITS 13971 RIGHT OF USE OF ASSET-LEASES 527953 541924 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 229396 RIGHT OF USE LIABILITY 603065 832461 X 5016667 -67526 -67526 5084193 5495 5495 5089688 4078598 0 4078598 5495 5495 4084093 PART X, LINE 2: INCOME TAXES: MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS THE LIKELIHOOD OF CHANGES BY TAXING AUTHORITIES IN ITS FILED TAX RETURNS AND RECOGNIZES A LIABILITY FOR OR DISCLOSES POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IF MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT FOR A CHANGE TO OCCUR, INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S STATUS AS A NOT-FORPROFIT ENTITY. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE ORGANIZATION MET THE REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND HAS NO INCOME SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES AND MAY CHANGE UPON EXAMINATION. GALA 164281 160291 3990 36151 1000 37125 164281 160291 3990 36151 1000 37125 74276 -70286 X X X X 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 PETER CALDWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 149481 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13186 0 162667 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND SET THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. X AUCTION ITEMS 29 65825 0 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION WE CARE IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND HAS PROVIDED EARLY INTERVENTION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SINCE 1960, SERVING THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH GREAT SUCCESS. OUR STAFF CONSISTS OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSED, PRE-LICENSED THERAPIST, AND TEACHERS AND ASSOCIATES THAT SPECIALIZED (HAVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRE SCHOOLERS) IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EMOTIONAL AS WELL AS PHYSICAL. OUR SERVICES ARE FLEXIBLE AND INDIVIDUALIZED. WE CARE CONTINUALLY REVIEWS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, EXPANDING AND ENHANCING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AS NEEDED. WHO DO WE SERVE? * CHILDREN ATTENDING OUR PROGRAMS MAY BE A TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILD ATTENDING OUR STATE PRE-SCHOOL, A CHILD DISPLAYING EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES SUCH AS ANGER, AGGRESSION, LACK OF BONDING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES, OR A CHILD WHO HAS A DISABILITY OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY. WE SPECIALIZE IN WORKING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS & AT RISK CHILDREN. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY. OUR CENTER-BASED PROGRAM IS A FOUR AND A HALF HOUR PROGRAM OFFERING MANY OPPURTUNITIES FOR PEER-TO-PEER INTERACTION AND A 1:3 TEACHER TO CHILD RATIO. EACH CLASSROOM HAS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH, AND MENTAL HEALTH CONSULATION SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS ALL AREAS OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. * HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE CHILD'S HOME, PRE-SCHOOL, DAY CARE, IN ONE OF OUR OFFICES OR WHEREVER THE CHILD'S FAMILY DETERMINES IS THE BEST PLACE FOR SERVICE. OUR LICENSED THERAPISTS OR TRAINED PARAPROFESSIONAL WORKS WITH THE CHILD ON A 1:1 BASIS. DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: * CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS WE PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS, EDUCATION, AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS. OUR CENTER-BASED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS TO 6 YEAR EMPHASIZES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD. ACTIVITES FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL, COMMUNICATION (SIGN AND SPOKEN), SELF-HELP, MOTOR, COGNITIVE, AND PLAY SKILLS. THE ACTIVITIES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED AND PLANNED TO MATCH EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL. ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. OUR THERAPISTS AND TEACHERS DEVELOP OUR CENTER-BASED CURRICULUM BASED ON BEST PRACTICES USED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE MONTHLY TRAINING TO OUR STAFF AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS TO THERAPISTS AND TEACHERS. * HOME/COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS WE CARE THERAPY SERVICES, OUR HOME/COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENTLAL PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN. THE TYPE OF SERVICE NEEDED IS DETERMINED AFTER AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL IS COMPLETED. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO ENHANCE A CHILD'S MOVEMENT, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND INDEPENDENCE; INDIVIDUAL SPEECH THERAPY TO INCREASE A CHILD'S ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE THEIR NEEDS AND WANTS; PARENT/CHILD GROUP TO ACTIVELY INVOLVE CAREGIVERS IN THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, OR SERVICES WITH A CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPEICALIST WHO CAN ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF A CHILD WITH GLOBAL DELAYS. * AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT THE MISSION OR OUR AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT IS TO BE A LIAISON OF INFORMATION AND A SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE AUTISTIC FAMILY MEMBER AND THE FAMILY. WE STRIVE TO DE-STIGMATIZE AUTISM AND PROVIDE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT MAKE IT EASIER FOR PARENTS TO CREATE A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND HEALTHY FOR ALL FAMILY MEMBERS. WE PROVIDE PARENT EDUCATION, FAMILY NIGHT OUT, PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, AND SUMMER CAMPS. MENTAL HEALTH *CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDE A NO COST CONSULTATION WHEN A CHILD IS STRUGGLING WITH BEHAVIORAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE PRE-SCHOOL/CHILDCARE SETTING. A THERAPIST WILL GO TO THE CHILDCARE SITE (WITH A PARENTAL PERMISSION) TO OBSERVE THE CHILD AND TALK WITH THE DIRECTOR OR TEACHER. AFTER IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM, STRATEGIES WILL BE DETERMIED TO ALLOW THE CHILD TO SUCCEED IN CHILDCARE. *HOME/COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS WE CARE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, OUR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO SIX. BY TREATING VERY YOUNG CHILDREN, WE HELP TO PREVENT FUTURE MENTAL ILLNESS AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND PREPARE CHILDREN FOR HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. OUR MAIN APPROACH IS TO SUPPORT THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS AND WE OFFER OUR SERVICES IN FAMILIES' HOMES, IN OUR OFFICES, AND IN OUR THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOL. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: INFANT-PARENT AND PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP THERAPY; PLAY THERAPY; CLINICAL WORK WITH PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND WRAPAROUND MEETINGS TO HELP PARENTS COORDINATE SERVICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS, AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THIS GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS THEN DISCUSSES THE CONTENTS OF THE RETURN WITH THE OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. AFTER A FULL REVIEW (WITH MODIFICATIONS WHERE NECESSARY), THE FINAL VERSION OF THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VOTING BODY. A PREPRESENTATIVE OF MANAGEMENT APPROVES THE FINAL RETURN WHICH IS THEN E-FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND ALL BOARD EMEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE (IN WRITING) POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ANY RELATED AFFILIATIONS. LOANS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND SET THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ED PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENES OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGAINZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. COMPENSATION OF OTHER PERSONNEL AND HIGH LEVEL EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES AND ALL RELATED BENEFITS. ALL DECISIONS ARE THEN DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE LOCATED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. ALL MAJOR GRANTORS ARE GIVEN A COPY OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AND THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT. ANY REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING OUR FORM 990 OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WHEN THE REQUESTOR IS GIVEN THE OPTION TO VIEW THE FORM 990 ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE OR REVIEW THE DOCUMENT AT OUR OFFICE. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THERE IS NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.