irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.29MPREVENTIVE SERVICES WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE RISK AND SAFETY ISSUES THAT THREATEN THE STABILITY OF THE FAMILY, AND TO PROMOTE AND MODEL EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO WORK TO REDUCE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH COMMUNITY-WIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AND ENGAGE IN WIDE-RANGING SYSTEM CHANGE EFFORTS TO PROMOTE SAFE COMMUNITIES.
- #2 $1.26MTHE CRIMINAL AND FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION AND DETENTION WHILE PRESERVING PUBLIC SAFETY AND AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE AND FUNCTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Anger Management Group
6-week group program for men and women focused on developing emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills.
Children’s Health Home Care Coordination
Provides care management by coordinating communication among all child caregivers and service providers to ensure comprehensive health and wellness support.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Intensive outpatient therapy offering individual and group sessions for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Doula Services
Non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support for individuals and families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Structured psychotherapy for processing trauma and reducing distress from upsetting experiences, available to clients enrolled in outpatient services.
Healthy Families New York
Home visiting program offering support during pregnancy and early childhood, including parenting education, child development screening, and connection to medical and community resources.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Short-term, evidence-based therapy for families with young children experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges, using live coaching to improve discipline and parent-child relationships.
RESPECT Domestic Violence Group
26-week court-mandated group program for individuals involved in domestic violence, aimed at behavioral change and accountability.
Safe Sleep Program
Provides Safe Sleep Survival kits to pregnant clients or families with infants who lack a safe sleeping environment.
The Haven Program
Provides trauma-based services to children, teens, and families (ages 3-18) impacted by abuse, neglect, violence, or other traumatic experiences. Services are available by appointment Monday through Friday.
Victim Services
Offers confidential, free support for victims of crime, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, with services such as crisis response, court accompaniment, safety planning, and therapy.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 2 activities
- Care coordination and resource connectionConnects individuals and families with community resources to support stable housing, food security, medical care, and specialty services. Includes care coordination for children’s health needs and support for Medicaid enrollment under the NYS 1115 Waiver through partnership with Finger Lakes Independent Provider Association.
- Strengthening Families Program coordinationOperates the Strengthening Families Group, which collaborates with families, schools, and service providers to connect children with needed social, educational, and health services to support well-being and development.
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Perinatal Support Services 2 activities
- Doula and perinatal support servicesProvides non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support to individuals and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period through trained doulas, including education and hands-on assistance with infant feeding.
- Parenting and family support programsOffers evidence-based parenting programs including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for families with young children experiencing behavioral challenges, home visiting during pregnancy and early childhood, and skill-building for communication, emotional resilience, and parenting effectiveness. Includes distribution of Safe Sleep Survival kits to families in need.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Community education and capacity buildingOffers Mental Health First Aid Train the Trainer programs to equip community members with skills to recognize and respond to mental health challenges, enhancing local capacity for early intervention and support.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Legal and patient rights supportProvides integrated legal representation focused on patient rights and mental health law, including advocacy within criminal justice agencies and support for victims’ legal rights and compensation claims.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Preventive services to strengthen families and reduce child abuseDelivers community-based preventive services aimed at reducing child abuse and neglect, promoting effective parenting, and improving family stability through outreach, education, and system change initiatives.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Provision of mental health counseling servicesProvides individual, family, and group therapy services to children, adults, and families through in-office and telehealth platforms, utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed care. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychiatric support, accessible via an Open Access Model allowing walk-in intake and enrollment.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Specialized therapeutic interventionsProvides evidence-based clinical therapies including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma and emotional regulation, delivered by trained therapists in outpatient settings.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for individuals in the criminal justice systemProvides alternatives to incarceration, reentry support, behavioral interventions, and court-mandated programs for individuals involved in the justice system. Includes community service administration, workforce development, housing referrals, mentorship, and specialized groups such as a 26-week domestic violence offender program and a 6-week anger management group.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Victim support and advocacy servicesProvides free and confidential services to child and adult victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes, including 24-hour hotline support, on-scene crisis response, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, and assistance with compensation claims. Services are trauma-informed and include individual and group therapy, support groups, and safety planning.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.41M
Contributions & grants$3.12M49%
Program service revenue$3.43M54%
Investment income$-148K-2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.81M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.06M
Cash$289K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.68M
Net assets$378K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER PETRUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $180K |
| SARAH VANDOREN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $138K |
board members · 13
- BRIAN BUSH — DIRECTOR
- BRITTNEY GROME ANTONACCI — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA VANDITTO — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GOULD — DIRECTOR
- DEBBIE RIESTER — SECRETARY
- HEATHER DESTEFANO — DIRECTOR
- JERIMY BLOWERS — PRESIDENT
- MARCUS WILSON — DIRECTOR
- RENEE BURGESS — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT FRANKLIN — DIRECTOR
- ROGER ANTHONY — TREASURER
- TERRI WASILENKO — DIRECTOR
- TIMOTHY DONOVAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Cayuga County Domestic Violence Hotline Partner — Provides access to the Cayuga County Domestic Violence Hotline at 315-255-6221 for domestic violence support.
- Child Fatality Review Team Partner — Collaborates with the Child Fatality Review Team to distribute Safe Sleep Survival kits to families in need.
- Crisis Text Line Partner — Provides referral to Crisis Text Line for individuals in immediate crisis (text GOT5 to 741741).
- Emily Hitchcock, LMHC Partner — Deputy Director involved in delivering Trauma Informed Care and Impact of Trauma on Children training programs.
- Families Partner — Collaborates directly with families in delivering preventive services to improve parenting and family stability.
- Finger Lakes Independent Provider Association Partner — Contracted partner for screening and connecting individuals to Medicaid 1115 Waiver services
- Judith Kennedy Partner — LCSW and Clinic Supervisor providing oversight for DBT and EMDR programs.
- OASAS HOPEline Government — Refers individuals to the OASAS HOPEline for problem gambling and chemical dependency support (1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY).
- Onondaga County Government — Provides public services in partnership with Cayuga Counseling Services Inc in Onondaga County.
- Ruth Stewart Partner — ATI Program Coordinator leading Anger Management and Women’s Anger Management and Respect groups.
- Ruth Stewart Partner — ATI Program Director who serves as primary contact for multiple justice-involved services including anger management, domestic violence groups, community service, and pretrial release.
- SAVAR Partner — Collaborates on victim support services, as indicated by shared hotline access and service coordination.
- Samantha Lazzaro Partner — Client Services Coordinator/Educator coordinating DV support group, Youth Trauma/Grief Group, and Strengthening Families Group.
- Strengthening Families Group Partner — Collaborates with families, schools, and service providers to connect children with needed services.
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Government — Directs individuals in crisis to the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.
- Sydney Dinneen, LCSW Partner — Director of Clinical Services involved in delivering Mental Health First Aid training programs.
- Tracy Bozeat-Cook Partner — Victim Services Specialist providing information and likely delivering training on sexual assault and domestic violence.
- strategic partnerships Partner — Builds strategic partnerships to respond to community needs and expand service offerings.
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.
- Capacity-Building Through Peer and Train-the-Trainer Modelsmethodology: train-the-trainerBy using peer support and a train-the-trainer approach to scale mental health education and service delivery, the organization expands community capacity because equipping individuals and agencies with evidence-based tools creates sustainable, localized support networks.
- Family-Centered Systems Approachmethodology: family-centered_careBy involving the entire family system in prevention and treatment—through home visiting, parent-child interaction therapy, and family-involved care—the organization improves child and parental outcomes because early, relationship-based support strengthens family dynamics and promotes long-term stability.
- Hybrid and Open Access Service Deliverymethodology: hybrid-service-deliveryBy offering both in-person and telehealth services alongside an open access model, the organization increases access to care because reducing structural barriers—such as scheduling delays and transportation needs—enables timely intervention and engagement for vulnerable populations.
- Integrated Wraparound and Care Coordination Modelmethodology: wraparound-supportBy coordinating care across medical, mental health, and social service providers and linking individuals to community resources, the organization reduces emergency care and recidivism because comprehensive, system-level support addresses root causes of instability and promotes sustained reintegration.
- Trauma-Informed Care Modelmethodology: trauma-informed careBy delivering mental health services through evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, the organization promotes emotional well-being and clinical effectiveness because treatment that acknowledges trauma histories enhances healing and engagement.