irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.45MDAY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACQUIRE, RETAIN, OR IMPROVE THEIR SELF-HELP, SOCIALIZATION, AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED OUTSIDE THE HOME IN CERTIFIED SETTING. THE GOAL IS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, GREATER INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Habilitation
Medicaid-funded, one-to-one services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities living at home, supporting skill development in daily living, community inclusion, travel training, and self-advocacy.
Day Habilitation Program
Site-based and Without Walls programs in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens that focus on developing vocational and daily living skills, communication, and socialization for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities.
Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA)
Residential programs offering 24/7 supervised or supportive living arrangements for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities, focusing on independence and community integration.
Mobile Crisis Intervention
Emergency response and stabilization services for individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities experiencing behavioral health crises.
Non-Medicaid Service Coordination
Service coordination for OPWDD-eligible individuals in Brooklyn who lack Medicaid, providing access to respite, vocational, recreational, and home health aide services.
Nursing Home Transition Diversion
Program assisting individuals to transition from or avoid nursing home placement by supporting community-based living options.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Supports
Specialized services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, including rehabilitation, care coordination, and community reintegration support.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Community Habilitation ServicesProvides one-to-one skill-building support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes or communities, focusing on daily living, communication, and community awareness. Services are delivered both individually and through programs like B2H and TBI supports.
- Residential Services for Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesOperates 24/7 supervised residential programs including Individualized Residential Alternatives, Family Care, and certified homes housing one to six individuals. These programs provide clinical services, staff support, and promote community inclusion for adults and youth with developmental disabilities.
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention 1 activity
- Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Support ServicesDelivers mobile crisis intervention, behavioral psychology services, and home and community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and those transitioning from institutional care. Includes support for foster care and waiver program participants.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day Habilitation ServicesProvides structured day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities to improve self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills in certified out-of-home settings. Operates site-based programs in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, including after-school and Saturday programs, and a Without Walls program in Queens.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Service Coordination and Case ManagementProvides service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities, including those without Medicaid, to connect them with respite, advocacy, vocational, recreational, and home health services. Coordinates care across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island.
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Specialized Support Programs for Traumatic Brain Injury and Transition ServicesProvides Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) supports and Nursing Home Transition and Diversion services to help individuals transition from institutional settings to community-based care. Offered through The Pride Center in Farmingdale and other locations.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supported Employment ServicesProvides Supported Employment (SEMP) services to help individuals with developmental disabilities obtain and maintain competitive, paid jobs in the community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19.31M
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$19.09M99%
Investment income$31K0%
Other revenue$184K
expenses
Total expenses$16.40M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.20M
Cash$2.34M
Investments$0
Liabilities$12.09M
Net assets$-1.89M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +25.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD R MATTHEWS | CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (THRU 11/24) | 0 | $944K |
| LINDA LAUL | CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (AS OF 1/25) | 1 | $414K |
| A'ISHA TORRENCE | CFO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK | 5 | $289K |
| PAULETTE DENNIS | REGISTERED NURSE | 52 | $193K |
| ELIZABETH STEHLE | ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $158K |
| JORDAN LOVE | CASE MANAGER | 45 | $109K |
board members · 5
- ANN HILL — PRESIDENT
- DR DEVEN UNADKAT — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/25)
- GARY GERESI — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/2024)
- SHANN BERNARD — SECRETARY
- STEVEN RODRIGUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- ADAPT Community Network Network — Human First, Inc. is a subsidiary of ADAPT Community Network.
- ADAPT Community Network Partner — Human First is an affiliate of ADAPT Community Network and follows its policies on compliance and privacy.
- OPWDD Government — Collaborates with OPWDD to determine eligibility for Non-Medicaid Service Coordination through its Front Door program in Brooklyn.
- OPWDD Government — Operates the Community Habilitation program under OPWDD oversight and eligibility requirements.
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.
- Integrated Family Support Approachmethodology: integrated_family_supportBy combining skill-building for individuals with respite and support for caregivers, we improve outcomes for the whole family because reducing caregiver burden increases sustainability of community-based care and enhances individual progress.
- Person-Centered Care Modelmethodology: person-centered_careBy tailoring services to individual needs, goals, and cultural contexts, we improve engagement and outcomes because personalized, culturally competent support increases dignity, autonomy, and relevance of care.
- Supported Independence Trainingmethodology: supported_independence_trainingBy providing flexible, needs-based oversight in residential settings, we promote the development of independent living skills because gradual autonomy support enables skill generalization and sustained community integration.