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CHILDREN'S HEALTH & RESEARCH FDTN INC
WHITE PLAINS, NY · EIN 272415391 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P30 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hudsonvalleychrf.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$638K
employees
25
volunteers
10
program ratio
91%
profile · synthesized from sources

Children's Health & Research Foundation, Inc. (CHRF) advances maternal, child, and family health in New York’s Hudson Valley, with a focus on reducing health disparities and improving outcomes for low-income, Medicaid-eligible populations. The organization delivers evidence-based home visiting programs, maternal and infant health services, and autism care access initiatives through direct service and collaboration with public health agencies. CHRF operates primarily in Westchester and Rockland counties, serving communities in White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $273K
    PICHC (PERINATAL INFANT COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIVE)(5 YEAR GRANT: JULY1, 2022-JUNE 30, 2027- FUNDED BY NYSDOH)PRIMARY FOCUS: CHRF'S PICHC PROGRAM IS AN IN-PERSON HOME-VISITING PROGRAM THAT WORKS TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE PERINATAL AND INFANT HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR HIGH-NEED, LOW INCOME, MEDICAID ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.PROGRAM SERVES 150 CLIENTS ANNUALLY AND 750 CLIENTS BY THE END OF THE 5- YEAR GRANT PERIOD. TO DATE, WE HAVE IMPACTED WELL OVER 400 CONSTITUENTS AND THIS # DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SECONDARY AUDIENCE OF BIRTHING INDIVIDUALSTHAT WE HAVE WORKED WITH RE: THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN OUR CHILDBIRTH THROUGH OUR HOME VISITING SERVICES, WE SEEK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUALS IN THE PRENATAL, POSTPARTUM, AND INTEROCEPTION PERIODS.CHRF/LHVPN'S PICHC TEAM CONNECT CLIENTS TO THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: HEALTH INSURANCE, DOULA AND BREASTFEEDING SERVICES, WIC, FOOD PANTRIES, CLOTHING AND HOUSING PROGRAMS.TARGETED ZIP CODES: MT. VERNON, YONKERS, AND NEW ROCHELLESUBCONTRACTOR: WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSTAFFING: 2 FULLTIME PICHC SUPERVISORS & 6 CHWS (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) COMBINED WITH SUB-CONTRACTOR STAFFCHRF OFFICE LOCATION: 22 SAW RILL RIVER ROAD, SUITE 300, HAWTHORNE, NY 10532
  2. #2 $217K
    BLACK MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH INITIATIVE(JANUARY 1, 2023- DECEMBER 31, 2025-FUNDED BY WESTCHESTER COUNTY DOH)PRIMARY GOAL: TO IMPROVE BIRTH OUTCOMES IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR BLACK WOMEN IN PARTICULAR. PILOT PROGRAM INITIATIVE WAS LAUNCHED BY WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIMED TO REDUCE RACIAL INEQUALITY IN HEALTHCARE.SERVICES: BREASTFEEDING, DOULA, AND LACTATION SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) THROUGH IN-PERSON HOME VISITS.TARGETED ZIP CODES: WHITE PLAINS REGIONSTAFFING: 8 (1 PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, 1 LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST, 1 DOULA PROGRAM MANAGER, 1 LACTATION CONSULTANT, 2 DOULAS & 2 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) CHRF OFFICE LOCATION: 22 SAW RILL RIVER ROAD, SUITE 300, HAWTHORNE, NY 10532 & WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN GREENBURGH (OFFICE SPACE AT NO COST TO CHRF.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Autism Care Access Expansion
Initiative to reduce wait times for autism diagnosis and treatment in Westchester County by increasing clinical evaluation capacity through a Nurse Practitioner and structured staff training.
Baby Cafe
Community-based breastfeeding support program offering free one-on-one lactation services to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their families.
Black Maternal Child Health Initiative
Pilot program to improve birth outcomes for Black women in Westchester County through breastfeeding support, doula services, lactation consultation, and home visits by community health workers.
D.R.E.A.M. Project (PREP)
Youth education program in Rockland County for middle schoolers (ages 11–14) focused on reducing teen pregnancy, STIs, and risky behaviors through evidence-based curriculum (Project AIM).
Healthy Families Rockland County (HFRC)
Evidence-based, voluntary home-visiting program for pregnant families and new parents in Rockland County, promoting parent-child bonding, child development, and family resilience.
Perinatal Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC)
In-person home-visiting program for low-income, Medicaid-eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals in Westchester County, connecting clients to health insurance, doula services, WIC, food pantries, and housing programs.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Perinatal Support Services 5 activities
    • Connect families with doula support
      Connects families with doulas to provide continuous prenatal, labor, and postpartum support, improving birth experiences and outcomes.
    • Host baby cafe events for postpartum support
      Hosts in-person baby cafe events at the Greenburg Library to create supportive spaces for mothers during the postpartum period, promoting emotional wellness and empowerment through access to maternal health resources and education.
    • Implement pilot program to improve birth outcomes for Black women
      Implements a pilot initiative in Westchester County to improve birth outcomes for Black women through in-person home visits, doula support, lactation services, and connections to community health workers.
    • Operate home-visiting program for perinatal and infant health
      Operates an in-person home-visiting program for pregnant individuals and families with newborns, serving 150 clients annually and impacting over 400 constituents to date, promoting child development, parent-child bonding, family resilience, and reducing child abuse.
    • Provide clinical training in labor, delivery, and neonatal care
      Conducts hands-on clinical training in labor and delivery and neonatal care, including point-of-care ultrasound, to improve patient safety and outcomes.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Conduct program monitoring and evaluation
      Conducts ongoing monitoring and evaluation of programs to assess effectiveness, ensure accountability, and support scalability.
  • Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
    • Deliver youth sexual health education program
      Delivers an evidence-based youth education program for ages 11–14 through the D.R.E.A.M Project in Rockland County, focused on reducing teen pregnancy, STIs, HIV, and risky behaviors.
  • Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
    • Engage in strategic planning for autism care expansion
      Engages in strategic planning to sustain and expand autism care services beyond the initial grant funding period.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Fund Black maternal and child health initiatives
      Funds partner organizations through The Black Maternal Child Health Initiative to improve health outcomes for Black expectant mothers and their babies.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Fund autism treatment access improvement
      Funds the hiring of a half-time Nurse Practitioner and reduces wait times for children seeking autism treatment services through a $64,000 grant from The New York Community Trust – Westchester.
  • Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
    • Host annual perinatal public health conference
      Organizes and hosts an annual regional perinatal public health conference that brings together healthcare professionals to address systemic barriers and promote quality improvement in maternal and neonatal care, covering topics such as preconception health, mental health, and disaster planning.
  • Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
    • Lead the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network
      Has led the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network since 2010, focusing on improving maternal and child health through coordinated regional initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide structured clinical training and supervision
      Provides structured training and supervision for new clinical staff during their first three months to support effective integration and service delivery.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.69M
Contributions & grants$1.65M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$1.72M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.01M
Cash$307K
Investments$0
Liabilities$371K
Net assets$638K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAURA ACHKAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $108K
board members · 8
  • ALLEN DOZOR MD — DIRECTOR
  • EDMUND LAGAMMA MD — DIRECTOR
  • GERARD VILLUCCI — DIRECTOR
  • JACQUELINE DUNBAR MD — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN GORMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELE A LAZZARA CPA — TREASURER
  • NICHOLAS PALUMBO — CHAIRMAN
  • ROBERT BRAUMULLER — SECRETARY
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Birth from the Earth Partner — Receives funding through The Black Maternal Child Health Initiative to improve health outcomes for Black expectant mothers and their babies.
  • Greenburg Library Partner — Hosted CHRF's in-person baby cafe events.
  • Hudson Valley Care Coalition Partner — Helps community-based organizations deliver coordinated clinical, behavioral, and social care.
  • Junior League of Westchester-on-Hudson Fund Funder — Partially supports the grant funding for autism care access expansion
  • Latoya Partner — Doula provider connected to families through CHRF for comprehensive birth and postpartum support.
  • Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network Partner — CHRF has led the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network since 2010 as part of its maternal and child health initiatives.
  • Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network Partner — Receives funding through The Black Maternal Child Health Initiative to improve health outcomes for Black expectant mothers and their babies.
  • NYSDOH Government — Funder of the Perinatal Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC) 5-year grant
  • New Rochelle Public Library Partner — Hosted a maternal mental health event in partnership with CHRF featuring the film _Behind The Joy_.
  • New York Community Trust Funder — Fosters innovative philanthropy and supports CHRF’s initiatives.
  • New York Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital Partner — Provides healthcare services and support to the community in collaboration with CHRF.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Partner in ensuring public health and wellness at the state level.
  • Office of Children and Family Services Government — Advocates for the wellbeing of children and families throughout the region.
  • St. John's Riverside Hospital Partner — Receives funding through The Black Maternal Child Health Initiative to improve health outcomes for Black expectant mothers and their babies.
  • Taylor Care Westchester Medical Center Partner — Co-hosts a perinatal simulation event for labor and delivery and neonatal care training.
  • Taylor Care Westchester Medical Center Partner — Hosts the 22nd Annual Hudson Valley Regional Perinatal Public Health Conference.
  • The New York Community Trust – Westchester Funder — Awarded a $64,000 grant to support autism care access expansion
  • Westchester Community Health Centers Partner — Subcontractor for PICHC program and provider of office space at no cost for Black Maternal Child Health Initiative
  • Westchester County Department of Health Government — Funder of the Black Maternal Child Health Initiative
  • Westchester County Department of Health Government — Provides tailored health solutions and resources to local communities.
  • Westchester Health Fund Funder — Partially supports the grant funding for autism care access expansion
  • Westchester Medical Center Health Network Partner — Collaborates on hosting the annual perinatal public health conference at Taylor Care Pavilion.
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.

  • Comprehensive Perinatal Network Model
    methodology: comprehensive_perinatal_network_model
    By enhancing regional health services, building community support, and influencing public policy, the organization improves maternal and child health and eliminates disparities because systemic change across clinical, community, and policy levels produces sustainable, equitable outcomes.
  • Continuous, Relationship-Based Doula Support as Essential Care
    methodology: doula_support_as_essential_care
    By providing continuous, relationship-based doula support to all pregnant individuals regardless of risk level, the organization improves birth and postpartum outcomes because sustained emotional support, education, and advocacy increase empowerment, reduce stress, and improve care navigation and health behaviors.
  • Life-Course and Social Determinants Framework
    methodology: life_course_perspective
    By integrating life course and eco-bio-developmental perspectives, the organization addresses root causes of health inequity because long-term health trajectories are shaped by early experiences, social conditions, and cumulative stress, which can be altered through cross-sector intervention and policy.