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THE FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SOCIETY INC

BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 150627799 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P400 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · familycs.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$0
employees
0
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED, AND COUNSELING FOR HOMEBOUND ELDERLY CLIENTS LIVING IN BROOME AND TIOGA COUNTIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Family & Children’s Counseling Services is a nonprofit behavioral health provider formed in 2020 through the merger of Family Counseling Services of Cortland County and The Family & Children’s Society of Broome County. It delivers integrated outpatient mental health, substance use, and prevention services to youth, adults, and families across Central New York and the Southern Tier. The agency operates under a "no wrong door" model with services available in multiple counties, including school-based and mobile outreach programs.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

CHAMP (Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project)
Statewide ombudsman program helping individuals and families resolve insurance and access barriers to mental health and substance use services in Broome, Cortland, Madison, and Tioga counties.
Cortland Prevention Resources
Offers evidence-based prevention education, after-school programs, mentoring, and policy advocacy to reduce youth substance use in Cortland County.
Health Home Care Management
Offers coordinated care management for individuals with chronic conditions, including behavioral health.
LGBTQ Center
Located in Cortland, provides resources, information, and social activities for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
Navigation Services
Helps clients access care, benefits, and community resources as part of integrated outpatient services.
Rapid Opioid Assistance in Recovery (ROAR)
Mobile outreach program providing immediate support and linkage to care for individuals in opioid recovery.
School-Based Counseling
Provides mental health and substance use counseling services directly in schools across multiple counties.
The Journey Project
Provides trauma-informed treatment for children and adult survivors of sexual abuse, youth with problematic sexual behaviors, and adolescent and adult offenders in Broome County.
Vocational Incentives Program (VIP)
Provides employment assistance and vocational support to clients as part of recovery and care management services.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to high school seniors
      Grants $500 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors in Broome, Cortland, and Madison counties to support their education.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Deliver care management and support services
      Provides care management through Health Homes, Family Homes for the Elderly, CHAMP, and navigation services, including support for individuals not enrolled in Medicaid, to help clients access mental health and substance use resources.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Deliver opioid use disorder treatment and recovery support
      Provides Rapid Opioid Assistance in Recovery (ROAR) services and Narcan training, and distributes naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths and support recovery from opioid use disorder.
  • Impaired Driving Prevention and Education 1 activity
    • Engage in policy and community advocacy to reduce substance use
      Conducts advocacy efforts focused on policy and enforcement to reduce underage drinking and promote positive youth alternatives.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Offer early recognition and screening for mental health and substance use disorders
      Conducts early screenings to identify mental health and substance use disorders and connects individuals to appropriate treatment and recovery services.
  • Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 1 activity
    • Operate The Journey Project for trauma and sexual abuse treatment
      Runs The Journey Project in Broome County, delivering trauma-informed treatment for survivors of sexual abuse and individuals with problematic sexual behaviors, including those with substance use disorders.
  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Operate youth and community prevention programs
      Runs the Cortland Prevention Resources program and other evidence-based initiatives offering prevention education, after-school programs, mentoring, and training to reduce substance use among youth and build healthy communities.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Provide CHAMP services for mental health and substance use access
      Operates the CHAMP program to help individuals and families overcome barriers to mental health and substance use services, including insurance and coverage issues.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
    • Provide LGBTQ-affirming support and counseling services
      Operates an LGBTQ Center that offers counseling and support services tailored to the needs of LGBTQ individuals.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Provide outpatient behavioral health counseling
      Offers outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling services for children, teens, adults, and families through physical locations, telehealth, and school-based programs in Broome, Cortland, Madison, Tioga, and Oneida counties.
  • Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
    • Support employment for individuals in recovery
      Operates the Vocational Incentives Program (VIP) to support employment for individuals recovering from mental health or substance use disorders.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0
Program service revenue$0
Investment income$0
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$380K
Net assets$0
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LISA HOESCHELE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1 $208K
TRICIA REYNOLDS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 1 $155K
board members · 15
  • COLLEEN COLLISON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONALD BOWERSOX — BOARD MEMBER
  • DORI CHURCH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • EILEEN FITZGERALD-SPIEHS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARY J HARRINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • GEORGE FREDERICK GOODALL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER LESKO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN FINN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LESLIE P GUY — SECRETARY
  • MACHELL PHELPS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARYANN K JOHNSON — BOARD PRESIDENT
  • MINDY A GARDNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS COLE — TREASURER
  • WENDY ARNOLD — BOARD MEMBER
  • WENDY YOUNGS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Broome County Government — Provides services in Broome County through community and school-based programs.
  • Broome County Urban League Partner — Organization represented by board member Jennifer Lesko
  • Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference Partner — Organization represented by board member Donald Bowersox
  • Community Service Society of New York Partner — Statewide partner in the CHAMP program
  • Cortland County Government — Provides services in Cortland County through community and school-based programs.
  • Cortland County agencies Partner — Collaborates on educational programs, workshops, and training to build healthy communities.
  • Cortland County businesses Partner — Collaborates with businesses to deliver prevention programs and build healthy communities.
  • Cortland County school districts Partner — Partners on educational programs, workshops, and training to promote positive change.
  • Cortland Regional Sports Council Partner — Organization represented by board member Machell Phelps
  • Family Counseling Services of Cortland County Partner — Merged with The Family & Children's Society to form Family & Children's Counseling Services.
  • Family Counseling Services of Cortland County Partner — Merged with The Family & Children’s Society in 2020, resulting in the organization being renamed Family & Children’s Counseling Services.
  • Ford Foundation Funder — Provided a grant in 1970 to establish Volunteer Family Counseling Services of Cortland County.
  • Legal Action Center Partner — Statewide partner in the CHAMP program
  • MEDICARE Rights Center Partner — Statewide partner in the CHAMP program
  • Madison County Government — Provides services in Madison County through community and school-based programs.
  • Maine Endwell High School Partner — School attended by a 2026 scholarship recipient
  • Marathon High School Partner — School attended by a 2026 scholarship recipient
  • Morrisville-Eaton High School Partner — School attended by a 2026 scholarship recipient
  • New York State Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Partner — Statewide partner in the CHAMP program
  • New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Co-administering state agency for the CHAMP program
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Co-administering state agency for the CHAMP program
  • The Family & Children's Society Partner — Merged with Family Counseling Services of Cortland County to form Family & Children's Counseling Services.
  • Tioga County Government — Provides services in Tioga County through community and school-based programs.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Care Navigation to Overcome Systemic Barriers
    methodology: care_navigation
    By using care navigation services, the organization helps clients access needed mental health and substance use services, because personalized support mitigates structural obstacles such as insurance complexity, transportation, and stigma.
  • Community-Based Residential Care with Counseling
    methodology: community-based_care
    By offering long-term residential care in foster family homes combined with counseling, the organization supports elderly and disabled individuals in remaining in community settings, because family-like environments with integrated clinical support promote stability and well-being.
  • Integrated Community and School-Based Care Model
    methodology: integrated_community_and_school-based_care
    By delivering behavioral health services through both community clinics and school-based programs, the organization increases accessibility and engagement for youth and families, because meeting clients where they are reduces systemic and logistical barriers to care.
  • No-Wrong-Door Access to Integrated Outpatient Services
    methodology: integrated_outpatient_services
    By integrating mental health and substance use treatment into a unified outpatient system, the organization ensures universal access and continuity of care, because a coordinated "no wrong door" approach reduces drop-off and improves early intervention.
  • Telehealth Expansion for Service Accessibility
    methodology: telehealth_delivery
    By using telehealth to deliver mental health and substance abuse counseling, the organization increases access for clients in remote or underserved areas, because virtual delivery removes geographic and mobility-related barriers.