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SPRINGBROOK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INC
ONEONTA, NY · EIN 994347793 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · springbrookny.org
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mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO FURTHER SPRINGBROOK'S WIDER MISSION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I.E., THE "IDD" COMMUNITY) ACROSS THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Springbrook Community Connections Inc supports individuals with intellectual, behavioral, and developmental disabilities across New York State. Through direct service programs, it provides inclusive education, residential support, and employment services. The organization operates preschools, community homes, and day programs, emphasizing individualized care and community integration.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Homes
Residential support in 14 counties for individuals with developmental disabilities, offering individualized residential alternatives (IRAs).
Kids Unlimited Preschool (KUP)
Inclusive preschool for children ages 3–5 with and without disabilities, operating under a Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) model in Otsego County.
Springbrook Scholars Program
Employee education initiative offering tuition-free degrees and reimbursement for studies in human services, nursing, special education, and related fields.
Supported Employment Services
Program placing individuals in community-based jobs, such as Alex Weaver’s role at Vêsucré, a café operated by Springbrook.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
    • Residential and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities
      Provides lifelong residential and day education programs for individuals of all ages with intellectual, behavioral, and developmental disabilities across New York State, including community-based supports in 14 counties. Programs focus on personal goal achievement, independence, and skill development.
    • Supportive housing development
      Purchased the Ford on Main building in Oneonta, NY in 2021 and developed 24 supportive apartments to expand housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Community habilitation and community integration programs
      Operates a community habilitation day program serving dozens of individuals with developmental disabilities, and maintains a local events calendar for Broome, Chenango, and Otsego counties to help residents connect with their communities.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Emergency financial assistance for service recipients
      Provides emergency financial aid to individuals receiving services, awarding more than $37,000 in assistance to support stability and well-being.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Employee education and professional development support
      Invests in workforce development by funding employee education, including full tuition for Master’s degrees and advanced certifications. In one year, nearly $100,000 supported 24 employees pursuing fields such as special education, nursing, therapy, behavior analysis, and human services.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Family engagement and communication in education
      Supports family involvement through the Family Engagement Center, which accommodates visits, pick-ups, and drop-offs, and uses the Brightwheel platform to share daily updates, photos, and progress reports with families to strengthen home-school collaboration.
  • Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
    • Integrated preschool program for children with and without IEPs
      Operates Kids Unlimited Preschool, the only integrated preschool in Otsego County and the first in New York State, serving children ages 3–5 with and without Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in inclusive classrooms. The program supports early development through therapy integration and family collaboration.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Residential support services and visit coordination
      Provides residential support including on-campus room appointments to manage personal belongings and seasonal clothing, and facilitates both daytime and overnight visit scheduling for residents through formal request systems and direct staff coordination.
  • Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
    • Self-Directed Services coordination
      Facilitates access to Self-Directed Services that allow families to customize support systems for individuals with complex care needs, including hiring staff, accessing therapies, and managing resources according to individualized plans.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Special education programs for school-aged children with autism and special needs
      Operates a specialized educational setting for school-aged children with autism and developmental disabilities, offering a Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) model approved by the New York State Education Department. The program includes certified special education and early childhood teachers and classroom aides.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Supported employment and vocational opportunities
      Provides supported employment services and vocational opportunities, including culinary operations at the Oneonta Campus, enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to gain work experience and contribute to community-based operations.
  • Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
    • Therapy integration in early education
      Integrates speech, occupational, and physical therapy into the daily routines of children with special needs at its preschool and school programs, supporting developmental progress and independence in age-appropriate skills such as feeding, mobility, and toileting.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DR REGINALD KNIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARILYN MALONE — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD KEEHLE JR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner — Collaborates with AFSP by providing student artwork for the Out of the Darkness walks.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Approved the Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) program model used by Kids Unlimited Preschool.
  • Quality Assurance Department Partner — Department responsible for handling compliance concerns and oversight.
  • SUNY Delhi Partner — Offers RN to BSN program for Springbrook employees meeting eligibility criteria.
  • SUNY Oneonta Partner — Partners to provide Master of Science in Education and Master of Science in Teaching programs for Springbrook employees.
  • Skedda Partner — Uses Skedda's scheduling platform for managing overnight visit requests for community home residents.
  • Southern Tier Connect Network — Springbrook is part of Southern Tier Connect, one of seven Certified Community Oversight Organizations (CCOs) in New York State.
  • Southern Tier Connect Partner — Partner organization whose staff volunteer on the HELP Committee.
  • Springbrook Partners Partner — Partner organization whose staff volunteer on the HELP Committee.
  • University of Rochester Partner — Collaborates to offer tuition-free graduate programs in Applied Behavioral Analysis and Human Development for Springbrook employees.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Employee-Centered Service Delivery
    methodology: employee-centered_service_delivery
    By reimagining employee experience and investing in staff development, Springbrook improves the quality and sustainability of care, because supported and well-trained employees are more effective, engaged, and less prone to burnout.
  • Inclusive Education with Mutual Benefit
    methodology: mutual_benefit_inclusion
    By integrating children of all abilities in the same classroom, Springbrook promotes development for both children with IEPs and typically developing peers, because peer modeling supports skill acquisition while inclusive interaction builds empathy and social understanding across the group.
  • Lifelong Support Continuum
    methodology: lifelong_support_continuum
    By offering a continuum of services that evolve with an individual’s life stage, Springbrook ensures sustained engagement and stability, because integrating education, residential care, and community support reduces disruption and supports long-term personal growth.
  • Person-Centered Planning
    methodology: person-centered_planning
    By co-creating services with participants and families, Springbrook ensures that support plans are aligned with individual goals and life paths, because involving individuals in decision-making fosters ownership, engagement, and more effective outcomes.