named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Continuing Education Program
Hosts monthly continuing education events for family mediators on topics relevant to mediation practice and professional development.
Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
Provides minority professionals with funding for 40-hour mediation training, mentorship, and a one-year FDMC membership to increase access to mediation services in under-resourced communities.
Pro Bono Mediation Services
Facilitates pro bono and low-bono mediation services for low-income New Yorkers through volunteer member mediators.
Public Awareness Campaign
Uses workshops, articles, and social media to educate the public about the benefits of family and divorce mediation.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 2 activities
- Operating a directory of remote mediation servicesProvides public access to a directory of mediators who offer remote family and divorce mediation services, facilitating connection between clients and qualified professionals.
- Providing mediation training and professional development scholarshipsOffers a 40-hour mediation training program, mentorship through pairing with an experienced mediator, and a complimentary one-year membership to scholarship recipients to support entry into the field.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
- Promoting professional excellence in family mediationAdvances professional standards by providing education, development, and support for family mediators, and increases public awareness and use of family and divorce mediation services.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Supporting free divorce mediation for low-income New YorkersFacilitates access to free divorce mediation services for low-income individuals through volunteer participation in partnership with the New York Legal Assistance Group’s program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$31K68%
Program service revenue$9K20%
Investment income$150%
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expenses
Total expenses$43K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$991
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
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Net assets$108K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ASIA SCARLETT-JONES — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA ROTHBERG — DIRECTOR
- COREY SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
- IAN STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE EXLINE MINOVI — DIRECTOR
- SHARI BRONSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- STACY FRANCIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Association for Conflict Resolution of Greater New York Network — Board members are active members, indicating professional affiliation and collaboration within the regional conflict resolution community.
- New York Legal Assistance Group Partner — Collaborates through volunteer mediator participation in its divorce mediation program.
- New York State Bar Association Network — Board members participate in committees and panels, contributing to broader professional engagement in alternative dispute resolution.
- New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Network — Multiple board members are members and certified through the council, indicating alignment and participation in state-level divorce mediation standards and training.
- financial specialists Network — Financial specialists are part of the FDMC membership and contribute expertise in family financial disputes.
- lawyers Network — Lawyers are part of the FDMC membership and contribute to the family mediation field.
- mediators Network — Membership includes mediators who are supported through education and networking opportunities.
- mental health professionals Network — Mental health professionals are members of FDMC and support family mediation efforts.
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.
- Client-Centered Mediation Modelmethodology: client_centered_mediationBy using mediation to empower divorcing couples to make autonomous decisions, the organization reduces costs, time, and adversarial outcomes compared to litigation because self-determination increases satisfaction and compliance while decreasing conflict escalation.
- Interdisciplinary Conflict Resolution Approachmethodology: interdisciplinary_conflict_resolutionBy integrating legal and psychoanalytic expertise into mediation, the organization supports deeper understanding and more durable resolution of family conflicts because addressing both structural and emotional dimensions leads to more holistic outcomes.
- Professional Development and Public Awareness Strategymethodology: professional_development_and_public_awarenessBy building professional capacity and increasing public awareness, the organization expands the use of family mediation because a stronger, more visible field encourages public adoption and systemic integration over litigation.
- Workforce Diversification and Community Access Expansionmethodology: workforce_diversificationBy increasing the number of minority mediators and supporting their entry into the field, the organization expands access to mediation services in under-resourced communities because diverse providers improve cultural relevance and trust in underserved populations.