named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Abuse Prevention Training
Program covering identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, required for NYC child care providers
Health & Safety Training
Offers 15- and 30-hour certified training programs in first aid, CPR, AED, blood-borne pathogens, and emergency response for professionals
Medication Administration Training
Training for caregivers and health professionals in safe medication administration, approved by NYC agencies
Mental Hygiene and Wellness Training
Courses on stress management, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and mental fitness for caregivers and educators
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 2 activities
- Delivering life-saving health and emergency response trainingProvides a range of certified training programs including Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers (PedFACTs), Standard First Aid, Pediatric and Adult CPR with AED, Prevention of Infectious Diseases, Medication Administration Training, advanced CPR for healthcare professionals, and Advanced First Aid (R.T.E.), serving individuals and organizations across the Greater New York area.
- Training instructors in CPR, AED, and First AidOffers an Instructor Development Course to train individuals to become certified instructors in CPR, AED, and First Aid, building capacity for broader dissemination of emergency response skills.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Delivering professional development curriculum in Greater New YorkHas presented professional development curriculum to over 275,000 participants in the Greater New York area, with formal approvals from multiple public and private institutions including NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, NYC Board of Education, WHO, and others.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing household furnishings to familiesDistributes over 1,100 household furnishings annually to support families in need.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding staff development programs for childcare centersFunds staff development programs at the Prince Hall Colonial Park Day Care Center, covering costs for over ten years to support professional capacity building.
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Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 1 activity
- Providing golf instruction and sports training programsOffers clinics for players and coaches, game officials training, and private/semi-private golf lessons through its division "The Sports Spectrum," including two-hour and four-hour lesson sessions priced at $150 and $200 respectively.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting parenting skills and child communicationProvides guidance and practical at-home strategies for parents to use positive reinforcement in supporting self-esteem development and improving communication with elementary school-aged children.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$90K128%
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expenses
Total expenses$71K
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balance sheet
Total assets$546
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Net assets$546
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- EVAN SILKWORTH — ASSIST. DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Administration of Children Services Partner — Community partner collaborating to impact families with young children.
- Agency for Child Development Government — Approved by the Agency for Child Development.
- Agency for Child Development Partner — Approved the organization's curriculum
- Agency for Child Development Partner — Community partner collaborating to impact families with young children.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Collaborates with the American Academy of Pediatrics to deliver the Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers (PedFACTs) course.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Training center affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Archdiocese of New York Government — Approved by the Archdiocese of New York.
- Archdiocese of New York Partner — Approved the organization's curriculum
- Aspire Registry Government — Approved by the Aspire Registry.
- Aspire Registry Partner — Approved the organization's curriculum
- City of New York Government — Approved by the City of New York.
- Emergency Care and Safety Institute Network — A Forum for LIFE is an Authorized Provider and has attained Train the Trainer status under this institute.
- Graham Windham Beacon Center Partner — Longstanding partner receiving CPR and emergency response training and ongoing safety support from A Forum for LIFE, Inc.
- Head Start programs Partner — Community partner collaborating to impact families with young children.
- NYC Board of Education Government — Approved by the NYC Board of Education.
- NYC Board of Education Government — Approved the organization's curriculum
- NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Approved by the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.
- NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Government — Approved by the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.
- NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Government — Approved the organization's curriculum
- National Safety Council Partner — Authorized Provider and training center for the National Safety Council.
- New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Approved the organization's curriculum
- New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Approves A Forum for LIFE's training curriculum and endorses the organization.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Approves A Forum for LIFE's training curriculum.
- Not specified Partner — Partnerships not explicitly named in the document.
- Prince Hall Colonial Park Day Care Center Partner — Partner organization for which A Forum for LIFE, Inc. has underwritten staff development costs for over ten years.
- UPK for All Government — Approved by UPK for All.
- UPK for All Partner — Approved the organization's curriculum
- World Health Organization Government — Approved by the World Health Organization.
- World Health Organization Partner — Approved the organization's curriculum
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.
- Confidence-Building Through Educationmethodology: education_and_confidence_buildingBy combining education with confidence-building techniques, we improve caregivers' and teachers' ability to manage pediatric health emergencies because perceived competence increases intervention likelihood and quality.
- Contextualized, Job-Specific Training Deliverymethodology: contextual-learningBy tailoring scenario-based instruction to participants' actual work environments, we improve preparedness because learners can directly apply knowledge to realistic, routine challenges they face.
- Cost-Underwritten Access Modelmethodology: cost_underwritingBy underwriting most program costs, we increase access to health and safety training for underserved schools and community organizations because financial barriers are a primary constraint to participation.
- Experiential Learning Model for Emergency Readinessmethodology: experiential-trainingBy using hands-on practice and teach-back scenarios, we improve real-time emergency response effectiveness because active participation builds muscle memory and confidence in high-pressure situations.
- Systematic Framework for Pediatric Emergency Responsemethodology: 4Cs_frameworkBy teaching the "4Cs of Pediatric First Aid" (Check, Call, Care, Complete), we enable caregivers to respond safely and systematically in emergencies because a structured cognitive scaffold reduces panic and improves decision-making under stress.