irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.59MTHE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE WAIVER PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESPITE CARE, SKILL BUILDING, AND INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ASSIST THEM WITH BEING PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM, CHILDREN MUST HAVE AN ACCESS III PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH ST. LUKES ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL AND THE JEWISH CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION
- #2 $1.08MTHE HEALTH HOME PROGRAM INVOLVES TEAM MEMBERS CALLED CARE MANAGERS WHO ENSURE THAT ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS GET THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUCCEED WITH THEIR HEALTH CARE AND MOST IMMEDIATE NEEDS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE LEAD HEALTH HOMES: MT. SINAI, FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS VIA THE COLLABORATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEW YORK CITY, AND CHUNNY IN THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY (WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND, ORANGE, SULLIVAN AND PUTNAM COUNTIES).
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Intervention Service Coordination
Provides linkage, advocacy, and support for children under age three and their families eligible for early intervention services across all five boroughs of New York City.
Health Home Program
Care managers coordinate health and social services for children and adults with chronic conditions through partnerships with Mt. Sinai, Collaborative for Children and Families, and CHUNNY in the Lower Hudson Valley.
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Program
Provides respite care, skill-building, and intensive in-home mental health services for children with complex psychiatric needs; requires ACCESS III diagnosis. Partners include St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital and Jewish Child Care Association.
Homemaker Services Program
Paraprofessionals work with families referred by ACS to teach safe child care, address trauma, and strengthen parenting skills for families with children aged 12 and under, aiming to prevent foster care placement.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Behavioral and Mental Health TherapyProvides licensed behavioral and mental health therapy services to children, including OLP assessments and bilingual (Spanish) therapy, through an OMH Article 31 license in the Lower Hudson Valley.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Community Habilitation ServicesProvides community habilitation and residential community habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities in residential facilities, individual residential alternatives, family homes, and the Lower Hudson Valley across New York State.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Corporate Partnership EngagementFacilitates corporate partnerships that deliver budgeting and money management workshops, fundraising support, supply donations, and sponsored events for children.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Early Intervention Service CoordinationProvides service coordination, linkages, advocacy, and support to eligible infants and toddlers (birth to age three) and their families across all five boroughs of New York City and in Westchester and Rockland Counties under contract with the New York State Early Intervention Bureau and New York City.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Health Home Care ManagementProvides coordinated care and support to children and adults enrolled in Medicaid with complex medical or mental health conditions through the Health Home program, assisting with medical appointments, housing, employment, and other life goals in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Homemaker and Family Support ServicesDelivers homemaker services via certified child care paraprofessionals to families referred by the Administration for Children's Services, including those affected by trauma, pregnant and parenting adolescents, and families at risk of repeat maltreatment, to support child welfare and prevent foster care placement.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Internship Program for Nonprofit Skills DevelopmentOperates an internship program for college and graduate students to gain practical experience in communication, administrative, and programming roles within the nonprofit sector.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- OMH Waiver Program ServicesProvided direct services under the OMH Waiver Program in Manhattan and across New York City through sub-contracts with St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital and agreements with OMH providers.
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Family and Juvenile Legal Defense 1 activity
- Parent Advocacy in Child WelfareOperates a Parent Advocate Program that supports caregivers during Initial Child Safety Conferences through education and advocacy on child welfare processes.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite Care ServicesProvides respite care services to families and caregivers of children with complex mental health needs and individuals with developmental disabilities in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.70M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$8.70M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$8.64M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.75M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.13M
Cash$899K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.00M
Net assets$134K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUAN CARLOS VILLAMIZAR | President | 40 | $218K |
| CARLOS FLORES | CARE MANAGER | 40 | $117K |
| ROSA M CACCAMO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $109K |
| SOBEIDA M VALDEZ | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $108K |
board members · 3
- ANDREA ARGUELLO — Treasurer
- CHARLOTTE HOWORTH — CHAIRPERSON
- RAYMOND SINGH — Secretary
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Administration for Children's Services Government — Government agency that refers cases to CHDFS for homemaker services under contract.
- CHUNNY Partner — Lead Health Home collaborator in the Lower Hudson Valley for the Health Home program.
- Jewish Child Care Association Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Home and Community Based Service Waiver Program for children with complex mental health needs.
- Jhon Cortes Partner — Staff member serving as contact for volunteering and internship opportunities at CHDFS.
- Mt. Sinai Partner — Lead Health Home collaborator through the Collaborative for Children and Families in New York City for the Health Home program.
- New York City Government — Contracted partner for Early Intervention Service Coordination and Homemaking Services
- New York City Administration for Children’s Services Partner — Collaborates with CHDFS on Homemaking Services and Parent Advocate Program referrals and case coordination
- New York State Early Intervention Bureau Government — State agency with which CHDFS has a contract to provide early intervention service coordination in New York City.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Participates in OPWDD HCBS Waiver programs and serves individuals eligible under OPWDD guidelines.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Provider partner for OPWDD Comprehensive Waiver and HCBS services
- Office of Mental Health Government — Holds an OMH Article 31 license to provide behavioral health therapy services under CFTSS.
- Office of Mental Health Government — Licensing agency enabling CHDFS to provide behavioral health therapy under Article 31
- Sobeida Valdez Partner — Staff member serving as contact for volunteering at CHDFS.
- St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Home and Community Based Service Waiver Program for children with complex mental health needs.
- St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital (Child and Family Institute) Partner — Sub-contracted CHDFS, Inc. to serve as a direct waiver provider for the OMH waiver program in Manhattan.
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.
- Embedded Coaching for Family-Centered Developmentmethodology: embedded_coaching_modelBy involving families directly in goal-setting and service delivery through embedded coaching, we enhance child development outcomes because collaborative planning increases caregiver investment and real-world skill application.
- Health Home Model for Integrated Caremethodology: health_home_modelBy coordinating person-centered care across medical, mental health, housing, and employment services, we promote long-term community stability because addressing interconnected needs holistically reduces system fragmentation and improves care continuity.
- Natural Environment Service Deliverymethodology: natural_environment_service_deliveryBy delivering early intervention services in homes and daycares, we promote child development and family integration because services in familiar, everyday settings increase relevance, consistency, and caregiver participation.
- Peer-Supported Family Empowermentmethodology: peer_supported_family_servicesBy leveraging shared lived experience among parents of children with special needs, we build trust and program relevance, which increases engagement and improves family outcomes because peer support enhances credibility and reduces isolation.
- Whole-Family Approach to Prevent Foster Care Placementmethodology: whole_family_supportBy strengthening parenting skills and protective factors within the family unit, we improve child development and prevent foster care placement because supporting the entire family system creates a more stable, nurturing environment that mitigates risk.