2025-08-08T06:38:26-07:00 2024-09-30 593635567 Fontana CPAS 13007 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa FL 33626 990 2023-10-01 650392120 Florida Family Child Care Home Association Inc FLOR 9545811192 9207 Edgemont Lane Boca Raton FL 33434 Kissha Ballard Treasurer 9545811192 2025-08-01 true true Eric Fontana P01867525 7277999533 2025-08-01 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kissha Ballard 9207 Edgemont Lane Boca Raton FL 33434 390848 false X familychildcare.org X 1993 FL To provide a united voice on behalf of all children to promote and encourage quality professional family child care through education, legislation, advocacy, mentoring, caring and love. 10 10 0 110 0 0 55734 293648 112635 95472 33 0 11870 1728 180272 390848 20174 0 0 0 0 134998 299354 134998 319528 45274 71320 149033 225724 71454 5480 77579 220244 To provide a united voice on behalf of all children to promote and encourage quality professional family child care through education, legislation, advocacy, mentoring, caring and love. false false 247892 20174 95472 Florida Family Child Care Home Association had four areas of focus for the fiscal year. FFCCHA 32nd annual state conference, Enhancing Our Mindsin 2024, held from June 26-30, 2024. The conference brought together family child care providers from across the state for five days of learning, networking, and inspiration. To make the conference accessible to as many providers as possible, we offered 43 pre-conference scholarships and 108 conference volunteer scholarships. The main conference held many opportunities for growth and learning; 59 workshop sessions covering a wide range of topics for every age group, from infants to preschoolers; Business-focused sessions to help providers run successful enterprises; Self-care workshops to support provider well-being; A Spanish language track, including a special Concilio Latino session; 4 general sessions featuring 6 inspiring keynote speakers; An all-conference luncheon on Friday with updates from state and national family child care leaders; Recognition of 34 NAFCC Accredited and FL Gold Seal providers We granted 43 credential scholarships from the National Association of Family Child Care toward the Florida Gold Seal; 12 NAFCC Accreditation Update scholarships; 1 NAFCC New Accreditation scholarships; 17 NAFCC Re-Accreditation scholarships; 10 NAFCC Accreditation QAT/Quality Ambassador scholarships; 3 NAFCC Accreditation Self-Study Hosted 8 statewide in-service trainings both in person and virtual, for a total of 27 hours, for 351 attendees and awarded 272 registration scholarships: 1. September 9, 2023: (In-person) 6 hours Strengthening and Growing Your Association Presenter: Patricia Dischler. The attendees learned about how to write OKRs - Objectives & Key Results for specific FFCCHA projects based on the FFCCHA Objectives & Strategic Plan. They reviewed the FFCCHA Hub Implementation Plan, Support Matrix, and Theory of Change to inform and help them with making decisions and identifying next steps to move FFCCHA into a strong position for growth and impact on the family child care community. 2. October 5, 2023 (Virtual) 2 hours How to Retire from Family Child Care - Personal and Business Financial Planning Presenters: Tillie Allison and Lynne Kimmich. Participants found out ways to protect and grow their business and how to protect their personal assets, including saving & investing for both. They learned about kinds of business structures and developing a business continuation plan and exit strategy and planning for retirement including long-term care, estate planning, trusts and wills. 3. November 4, 2023-LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: (In person) 8 hours. Our Annual Leadership Summit, Empowering Leaders, Strengthening Associations, It was a day packed with learning, networking, and inspiration for our FFCCHA leaders. The summit started with four-hour presentation by our keynote by FFCCHA President Arleen Lambert, M.Ed. Arleen focused on how we can build stronger state and local chapter associations through smart planning. She introduced members to Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), a helpful tool for setting goals and measuring our progress. In the afternoon, we dove into the world of Professional Development Opportunities, including the FFCCHA Certified Mentor program, NAFCC Accreditation, NAFCC Quality Accreditation Training (QAT), Second Helping, Latino Council, In-service training, and our annual Pre-conference and Conference events. 4. January 11, 2024 (Virtual) 2 hours 6 Key Components Needed as a Home-Based Entrepreneur and Educator Presenter: Jennifer Biles. The attendees were taught ways to run their child care business more efficiently and effectively by learning about: Creating Core Values, Marketing Techniques, Measuring Data, Effective Problem Solving, and Developing Processes. 5. February 3, 2024: (Virtual) 2 hours Essential Self-Care Skills for Caregivers: Overcome Overwhelm and Increase Your Joy Presenter: Dawn James. The attendees learned practical ways to reset their nervous system, reduce symptoms of stress, increase energy and experience greater joy in life. They discovered the science behind self-care and how to easily incorporate it into daily life. They learned how to transform from feeling overwhelmed to experiencing joy through essential self-care skills. 6. March 2, 2024: (Virtual) 2 hours Navigating the ABCs of Finances and Tax Preparations in FCC Presenter: Lorrie Brinson, CPA, MBA/PA. Family child care educators gained insights into Schedule C deductions for their FCC home business, specifically focusing on Profit & Loss statements. They explored the intricacies of managing other business expenses effectively and the importance of proper tracking, bookkeeping, and sound record-keeping practices. 7. April 27, 2024: (In-person) 3 hours Creating Magic: Leadership Building for FCC Associations Presenter: Patricia Dischler The FFCCHA leaders on their board and within their membership gained an understanding of how each can support the growth of the organization, unlocking the magical potential of FFCCHA. It was an interactive session on building leadership skills including building relationships, clear communication and uncovering the creative ideas of others. They learned about the aspirations of FFCCHA and how to use the strategies to help FFCCHA achieve results. Attendees were inspired and strengthened to become the type of leader FFCCHA needs to make a huge impact on family child care in Florida. 8. August 3, 2024: (in-person) 2 hours Conflict Resolution and How to Have Tough Conversations Presenter: Angela Chowning, Quality Early Education System (QEES). The workshop provided Family Child Care educators with valuable insights into managing workplace conflicts. Participants learned to identify root causes of daily operational conflicts and effective resolution strategies. The training helped educators recognize their personal triggers and develop greater empathy for others. They also learned preventative measures, such as creating clear policies, and gained skills for handling difficult conversations when needed. FFCCHA disseminated information by developing, design, publishing, printing and mailing resources and displays: 4,244 newsletters: 4 quarterly issues of The Grapevine, mailed 4,044 issues; 5,000 4-pg color Enhancing Our Mindsin 2024 Conference brochures, mailed 2,405; 325 28-page color Enhancing Our Mindsin 2024 Conference Program Books; 9,511 total copies of printed materials. 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Description: Other income 2023: 1728. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 390848 390848 390848 319528 319528 319528 Pt X, Line 2 The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has been determined not to be a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization files a Form 990 when applicable for any unrelated business income and allocates the appropriate expenses. For the year ended September 30, 2024 no income taxes were payable. Management is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize the Organizations tax-exempt status. true Conference and accrediation scholarships 401 20174 Pt I Line 2 The organization provided scholarships for its annual conference and provided accrediation scholarships for those that qualified. Pt VI, Line 11b Return is sent to the Executive Committee for review. Any errors are reported to the board who will follow up with the accountant to get them fixed. Pt VI, Line 15a The Executive Board meets and a vote is taken to reach a conclusion. Pt VI, Line 15b Voted on by the board. Pt VI, Line 19 Available on request and on various websites external to the organization. Pt XII, Line 1 Prior 990 returns were prepared on a cash basis. Switched to an accrual basis reporting for the 9/30/24 fiscal year end return. Pt VI, Line 6 The organization has members. Pt VI, Line 7a Members vote for all board members. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contract labor 54471. 0. 54471. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Professional fees 51025. 49050. 1975. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Instructor and trainer cost 26487. 26487. 0. 0.