named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Play & Learning Center
Free drop-in play space for families with young children featuring educational toys, sensory activities, arts and crafts, and a playground.
Nurturing Connections Supervised Visitation Program
Supervised visitation service for families with court-ordered requirements, offering a safe, supportive environment for parent-child interactions.
Parent Education Classes
Free classes for parents including Conscious Discipline, Flip It: Transforming Challenging Behavior, and Flexible Families.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Facilitate private rentals of center space for family eventsAllows private rental of the facility for events such as birthday parties, including two-hour sessions with access to a bouncy house and other play amenities.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Offer free parent education classes and workshopsProvides ongoing, free parenting classes and workshops on topics including Conscious Discipline, FLIP IT© for managing challenging behaviors, and Flexible Families for improving communication and conflict resolution during separation or divorce. In one reported year, 150 parents completed classes, and 142 workshops were conducted in art, music, science, and related subjects.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Operate a drop-in family play and learning centerProvides a free, accessible play space for families with young children featuring creative toys, sensory-rich activities, educational programming, and age-appropriate areas including an infant zone and indoor playground. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday and includes accommodations such as filtered lighting, calming bags, and sensory-friendly materials to support children of all abilities.
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Supervised Family Visitation Services 1 activity
- Provide supervised visitation servicesOffers supervised parent-child visitation through the Nurturing Connections program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with trained staff documenting interactions. Enrolled families also receive free parent education classes as part of the program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$345K
Contributions & grants$284K82%
Program service revenue$48K14%
Investment income$11K3%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$325K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$371K
Cash$334K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$353K
Liquid reserves12.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDA LOWIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $55K |
board members · 16
- ABIGAIL ABBIE TAVENIKU — PAST PRESIDENT
- ANDREA ANI VON WITT — DIRECTOR
- BRITTANY LINDER — PRESIDENT
- DAVID CLARK — DIRECTOR
- ERIN PERRY — DIRECTOR
- GREG VUKELIC — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE MATTESON — VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY OSBORNE — DIRECTOR
- JON MOCARSKI — TREASURER
- KENDRA ECHEVARRIA — DIRECTOR
- LYNETTE ESTEP — SECRETARY
- MARK ROSE — DIRECTOR
- NICK LAPUMA — DIRECTOR
- PENELOPE PENNY SCHOONMAKER — DIRECTOR
- SHAWN ROPARS — DIRECTOR
- VICKI CLARK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Abigail Taveniku Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Andrea von Witt Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Brittany Linder Partner — Board Past President providing governance leadership.
- Erica Huff Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Greg Vukelic Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- James Matteson Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Jeffrey Osborne Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Jolie McCarthy Partner — Board Treasurer providing financial oversight.
- Jon Mocarski Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Julie Dick Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Kendra Echevarria Partner — Board Secretary providing administrative governance support.
- Penelope Schoonmaker Partner — Board Vice President providing governance leadership.
- Science & Discovery Center Partner — Partner organization collaborating on educational activities for families.
- Shawn Ropars Partner — Board President providing governance leadership.
- Siobhain Loomis Partner — Board Trustee providing governance oversight.
- Southeast Steuben County Library Partner — Partner organization collaborating on educational activities for families.
- Teka the Therapy Dog Partner — Provides therapeutic visits to support children's development
- The Rockwell Museum Partner — Partner organization collaborating on educational activities for families.
strategies · 3
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.
- Child-Centered Emotional Regulation with FLIP IT©methodology: FLIP ITBy teaching children a structured four-step process for emotional awareness and self-regulation, the organization improves behavioral outcomes because the FLIP IT© method provides transferable skills that caregivers and educators can consistently apply across home and program settings.
- Integrated Family Support through Play-Based Engagementmethodology: integrated-family-supportBy combining play, learning, and community connection in a single setting, the organization strengthens family well-being because integrated programming addresses multiple dimensions of family needs simultaneously, fostering deeper engagement and holistic development.
- Sensory-Inclusive and Accessible Environment Designmethodology: sensory-inclusive designBy designing spaces with filtered lighting, calming materials, and designated safe zones, the organization supports children of all abilities because sensory-inclusive environments reduce barriers to participation and promote emotional safety and engagement.