irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $912KIN RESPONSE TO COVID-19, THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT PROVIDED CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) AGENGIES FUNDING TO IN ORDER TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS, CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS AND PROVIDING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R)
Connects families in Orange County with child care providers, offering information, referrals, and support in selecting quality child care programs.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Reimburses in-home child care providers for nutritious meals served to children; sponsored by the council for family and group family child care providers in Orange County.
Legally Exempt Childcare Program
Supports parents in hiring trusted friends or family members as child care providers who can receive subsidy payments; includes enrollment, compliance, and coordination with county agencies.
Provider Training and Education
Offers professional development, technical assistance, and training for child care providers to improve quality and compliance with state regulations.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Subsidized Child Care Services 5 activities
- Administer registrar services for child care providersHolds the official Registrar contract for Orange County, responsible for maintaining records and administrative oversight of child care providers, a role continuously held since 1994 under government contracts.
- Distribute child care supplies and emergency financial assistanceDistributes essential supplies such as Pack n' Plays and personal protective equipment to family-based child care providers in Orange County, NY. Provided direct financial assistance to child care providers and child care scholarships for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Operate as Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencyOperates as a designated Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency in Orange County under contract with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS), providing coordinated access to child care services for all children.
- Provide parent referrals to child care providersProvides unverified referrals to licensed, registered, and legally exempt child care providers based on self-reported availability and parent needs. Maintains this service as part of its CCR&R responsibilities under state contract.
- Support compliance with child care licensing and health standardsSupports child care centers and family day care homes in meeting New York State licensing, registration, and health and safety requirements. Enrolls legally exempt providers receiving subsidies and ensures they meet basic health and safety regulations.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver training for child care professionalsProvides staff training for child care center personnel and conducts required training for family day care providers as part of the county certification process. Organizes peer-based professional development initiatives among directors to sustain workforce quality.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Facilitate access to family support and health servicesConnects families using child care programs with comprehensive support services including medical, mental health, and social services to promote child well-being and family stability.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Offer complaint reporting and resolution servicesProvides a formal channel for reporting complaints about child care providers’ health and safety practices, as well as a direct process for clients to file grievances regarding agency services by contacting the Executive Director.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Provide application support for child care enrollmentOffers direct support during enrollment through Legally Exempt Enrollment Coordinators who assist parents and providers in completing applications for subsidized child care.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Sponsor the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)Sponsors the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for in-home child care providers in Orange County, partially reimbursing them for nutritious meals served to children. This role is carried out under contract with USDA/NYS DOH and NYS OCFS.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.10M
Contributions & grants$2.03M97%
Program service revenue$53K3%
Investment income$16K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.82M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$961K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.98M
Cash$1.35M
Investments$0
Liabilities$239K
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL AMBROZIAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $85K |
board members · 10
- ANN PAGLIARO — PRESIDENT
- ANTONIA USZENSKI — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH HOLBROOK — DIRECTOR
- IRENE HAMMER — DIRECTOR
- JANEE HOLNESS — DIRECTOR
- JILL MEYER — VICE PRESIDENT
- KATHERINE SINSABAUGH — DIRECTOR
- KATIA KIRKLAND — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE DAYTON — DIRECTOR
- SHANE MERONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- NYS Department of Health Government — Administers the CACFP program in partnership with the Child Care Council of Orange County, Inc.
- NYS OCFS Government — Contractor for child care services through the Office of Children and Family Services
- NYS OCFS Government — Works with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the regulating body for child care in New York.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Directs users to OCFS regulations for child care compliance information.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Primary regulatory body for child care providers in New York State, with which the Council collaborates for licensing, compliance, and public information.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — Contractor providing funding and oversight for child care services
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Provides regulatory oversight and public information for Legally Exempt childcare; the Council enrolls providers under its framework.
- OCFS Government — Collaborates with OCFS to distribute Pack n' Plays to family-based child care providers.
- OCFS Partner — Collaborates with OCFS to distribute Pack n' Plays to family-based child care providers.
- Orange County DSS Government — Contractor for child care services at the county level
- Orange County Department of Social Services Government — Funder and contracting agency for child care services
- Orange County Department of Social Services Partner — Collaborates with the Child Care Council to establish subsidy cases and process applications for Legally Exempt childcare providers.
- Orange County NY Developmental Disabilities Connection Partner — Collaborates with the Developmental Disabilities Connection as a community resource for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Professional Development Program Partner — Partner in delivering professional development services for early childhood educators
- Professional Development Program Partner — Partner organization supporting professional development initiatives for early childhood educators
- USDA Government — Provides funding for the CACFP program administered by the Child Care Council of Orange County, Inc.
- USDA NYS DOH CACFP Government — Funder and regulatory partner for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
- USDA NYS DOH CACFP Government — Sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program in partnership with federal and state agencies
- United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Partner — Partners with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide parents with access to up-to-date product recall information.
- Westchester Regional Licensing Office Partner — Collaborates with the Child Care Council of Orange County to receive and process complaints about child care providers.
- Work Family Directions Partner — Collaborates on parent referral services
- Work Family Directions Partner — Collaborating organization for parent referral services
strategies · 4
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.
- Family-Centered and Culturally Responsive Caremethodology: culturally-responsive-careBy integrating family values and cultural practices into child care programming and supporting relationship-based care models—including among relatives and close friends—the organization enhances developmental outcomes and access because culturally continuous, familiar caregiving environments promote emotional security, trust, and equitable participation in early care systems.
- Nutrition as Developmental Support in Child Caremethodology: food_is_medicineBy linking nutritious meal provision to early brain development and offering partial reimbursement to providers, the organization improves children's nutrition and eating habits because financial incentives increase provider capacity and program sustainability while aligning care practices with developmental science.
- Resource and Referral Coordinationmethodology: resource_and_referralBy operating as a centralized Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, the organization increases access to affordable, quality child care and early learning services because coordinated systems reduce search costs, improve information flow, and strengthen local early care infrastructure.
- Responsive and Continuity-Based Early Caremethodology: continuity-of-careBy applying a primary caregiver model and responsive caregiving based on observation and child development knowledge, the organization supports secure attachments and individualized development because consistent, attuned relationships are foundational to infant brain development and emotional regulation.