named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Citizen Review Panels for Child Protective Services
Provides administrative services, annual reporting, and website management for state citizen review panels that monitor child protective services.
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
Administers a statewide program providing financial support to current and former foster youth pursuing post-secondary education, including application processing and data reporting.
IDD Resource Center
Develops and distributes plain-language Quick Guides and training materials to support independence and decision-making for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Evaluation
Conducts evaluation of statewide MHFA trainings, including survey management, outcome analysis, and reporting in alignment with SAMHSA guidelines.
New York State Agricultural Mediation Program (NYSAMP)
Provides administrative and operational support to a court-affiliated mediation program serving agricultural communities in disputes involving child welfare or special needs protections.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 3 activities
- Planning and facilitating trainings and events for public agenciesPlans, manages, and facilitates trainings, summits, and conferences for the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and the NYS Unified Court System, including virtual transition support during the pandemic, venue coordination, budget management, and on-site or virtual event logistics.
- Producing educational and training materials for child welfare and family servicesCreates and maintains a portfolio of publications including practice guides, curricula, manuals, and reports for child welfare agencies and family services, such as the Kinship Champion Curriculum, Foster Care Practice Guide, and companion pieces to The Housing Resource Guide.
- Supporting citizen review panels and court system initiativesProvides administrative, reporting, and digital strategy services for New York State’s Citizen Review Panels for Child Protective Services and supports evaluation and event coordination for the Unified Court System’s implicit bias initiative, including annual reporting and website redesign.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Administering grants and funding programsAdministers grant programs to support inter-agency coordination and service delivery for children with emotional disabilities and their families, including grant oversight and fiscal management.
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Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
- Administering the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) ProgramManages New York State’s ETV Program, including processing applications, disbursing funds, and supporting current and former foster youth in post-secondary education; processed over 6,000 applications since 2020 and supported 1,463 students for the 2025–2026 school year.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducting research and program evaluationsConducts evaluations and research across domains including child welfare reform, mental health programs, court systems, and grant impact assessments using surveys, focus groups, and data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Dedoose); recent projects include evaluations of Mental Health First Aid trainings, Family Treatment Courts, and AHRC Nassau’s DEI initiative.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Implementing foster care and kinship support initiativesImplements programs to strengthen foster and kinship care systems, including the Fostering Futures New York pilot program that provided practical support via volunteer teams and a five-year initiative to recruit foster, adoptive, and kinship homes in New York State.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building support to community organizationsOffers training, technical assistance, and resource compilation to community-based organizations, including support for securing public funding, meeting fiscal reporting requirements, and accessing AIDS-related funding sources through workshops and directories.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Consulting on policy implementation and strategic planningProvides consulting services for the implementation of federal and state policies such as the Family First Prevention Services Act and develops strategic plans for public service systems, including elder abuse services and Family Treatment Courts.
- Developing and disseminating Quick Guides for independent livingProduces and distributes a suite of twelve plain-language Quick Guides across four life domains—relationships, post-high school transition, employment and volunteering, and housing—for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; includes step-by-step instructions for rideshare apps, job searching, and building interpersonal relationships, with all guides available in English and Spanish.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$12.26M
Contributions & grants$12.23M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K0%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$11.98M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.16M
Grants paid out$4.26M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.02M
Cash$2.29M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.39M
Net assets$-366K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MINAKSHI TIKKO | EXEC DIR OF DATA & DIGITAL STRATEGY | 35 | $221K |
| ALERUCHI WOSU | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $221K |
| DARLENE WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OUTGOING) | 38 | $211K |
| NISHA AGAWAL | EXEC DIR OF POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS | 35 | $195K |
| SHIRLEY BERGER | DIRECTOR OPFCS | 35 | $170K |
| LAWRENCE POITRAS | CFO | 38 | $166K |
| ALLYSON FAIRCLOTH | CONTRACTS SUPERVISOR | 35 | $130K |
| DEBBIE MODESTE | PROGRAM SPECIALIST | 35 | $128K |
| JANINE ZWEIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INCOMING) | 38 | $24K |
board members · 14
- ANNE KUPPINGER — DIRECTOR
- BRYN CANNER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ROSSETTI — SECRETARY
- ELLEN CONKLIN — PRESIDENT
- HELENE LAUFFER — DIRECTOR
- JOAN MONTBACH — DIRECTOR
- JUAN CANALES — TREASURER
- JUDY ARCHER — VICE-PRESIDENT
- KEVIN CONNALLY — DIRECTOR
- LAURI GOLDKIND — DIRECTOR
- RYAN BALLANTYNE — DIRECTOR
- STEFANIE TREPPER — DIRECTOR
- TARA DUBEY — DIRECTOR
- TIM WEILER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- AHRC Nassau Partner — Subject of multi-year statewide evaluation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative
- Administration for Children's Services Government — Developed child welfare manuals including Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Adoption Services manuals
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Partner — Transitioned the Fostering Futures New York program to this organization in 2020
- Casey Family Programs Partner — Partner in evaluation work
- Civil Service Employees Association Partner — Collaborated on reporting about workplace literacy programs
- Gannett Foundation Funder — Funded evaluation of an adult literacy grant program
- Governor’s Office of Employee Relations Government — Received request for report on workplace literacy programs
- Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs Government — Partner in planning and supporting events across New York State
- Lifespan of Greater Rochester Partner — Partner in planning and supporting events
- Mental Health Association in New York State Partner — Collaborates on multiple evaluation projects in mental health and wellness
- Mental Health Association of New York State Partner — Collaboration to evaluate statewide Mental Health First Aid trainings.
- Mental Health Community Partners Partner — Partner organization for evaluation of school mental health training programs.
- NYS Citizen Review Panel Partner — Partnered to produce annual reports and provide digital strategy and design services.
- NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities Partner — Collaborated with WRI Solutions to create accessible resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- NYS Education and Training Voucher Program Partner — Produced annual reports for the program.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Partner — Longstanding partnership to plan, manage, and facilitate child welfare trainings and events.
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Partner — Partnership to administer the Education and Training Voucher program and support the New York State Youth Advisory Board.
- NYS Unified Court System Partner — Provides technical assistance for conferences and trainings related to child welfare for judges, attorneys, and court employees.
- National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Partner — Partner in evaluation of AHRC Nassau’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative
- New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation Partner — Partner in evaluation of AHRC Nassau’s DEI initiative and development of accessible communications
- New York City Board of Education Office of Education Assessment Government — Cooperated on evaluation of the School Health Demonstration Program
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Longstanding contract since 1993 for staff support and procurement assistance
- New York State CASA Association Partner — Partner in evaluation work
- New York State Council on Children and Families Government — Evaluated the New York State Child Abuse Prevention Act of 1985
- New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities Government — Funder of statewide evaluation of AHRC Nassau’s DEI initiative
- New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities Partner — Partnership to develop an accessible rideshare guide for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- New York State Department of Social Services Government — Developed the Institutional Abuse Program Manual
- New York State Division of the Budget Government — Conducted evaluation of the New York State Child Welfare Reform Act of 1979
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Ongoing partner for child welfare manuals, staffing, procurement, and administration of ETV Program and other initiatives
- New York State Unified Court System Government — Partner for event planning, evaluation, and administrative support including for the Agricultural Mediation Program and implicit bias initiative
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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.
- Accessible Resource Co-Developmentmethodology: accessible-resource-developmentBy co-developing plain-language, accessible resources with stakeholders, we support independence and informed decision-making because materials grounded in user needs and co-created with target audiences are more usable and effective.
- Participatory Evaluation with Lived Experiencemethodology: participatory_evaluationBy integrating input from individuals most impacted by services into evaluation processes, we ensure equitable representation and more accurate, actionable insights because those with lived experience provide essential context that improves program design and outcomes.
- Peer-Facilitated Learning and Self-Advocacymethodology: peer-facilitated-trainingBy designing training programs that include peers and self-advocates in delivery, we increase participant confidence and engagement because shared lived experience fosters trust, relatability, and empowerment in learning environments.
- Person-Centered Systems Changemethodology: person-centeredBy using data-driven, person-centered approaches that elevate community voices, we produce more responsive and effective human services systems because centering individual needs and preferences leads to greater engagement and sustainable change.
- Trauma-Informed Youth Engagement and Leadershipmethodology: trauma-informed-youth-engagementBy building trauma-informed environments and advancing youth leadership, we enable authentic youth voice in policy and program design because safety and agency are prerequisites for meaningful participation, especially among vulnerable populations.