irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $706KOUTREACH SERVICE: (1) PROVIDE ABUSE PREVENTION AND ANGER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS. (2) THE ONLY CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN IN SARATOGA COUNTY. (3) TELEPHONE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. SERVING 3100 CHILDREN AND 300 ADULTS.
- #2 $706KCHILD ADVOCACY CENTER: DESIGNED TO BE A CENTRAL, CHILD FRIENDLY LOCATION IN WHICH A COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATED APPROACH IS TAKEN IN RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE. THE CENTER PROVIDES A WARM, CARING ENVIRONMENT THAT PLACES THE CHILD'S NEED FIRST AND PROVIDES ONE LOCATION TO INTERVIEW, EXAMINE AND COUNSEL ABUSED CHILDREN WHILE PREPARING FOR PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. SERVING 942 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center
Provides a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to child abuse allegations, including forensic interviews, pediatric forensic medical exams, counseling, and victim advocacy in a child-friendly environment.
Mental Health Services
Provides trauma-informed outpatient counseling for children, adults, and families dealing with abuse, trauma, family dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues, available at multiple locations including school districts.
Outreach Services
Delivers abuse prevention and anger management programs in schools, operates a crime victim advocate program for children, and provides telephone information and referrals.
Victim Advocacy
Offers emotional support, resource referrals, assistance with crime victim compensation applications, court accompaniment, and rights education to child crime victims and non-offending family members in Saratoga County.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 2 activities
- Operate child advocacy center for coordinated response to child abuse allegationsOperates the Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center, providing a coordinated, multidisciplinary response to child abuse allegations through forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling, case preparation, and victim advocacy in a child-friendly environment. Served 942 children and families as reported in IRS Form 990.
- Provide victim advocacy services for child victims of crimeServes as the only crime victim advocate for children in Saratoga County, offering support through abuse investigations, referrals to healing services, and coordination with legal and child protection systems.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Deliver abuse prevention and parenting education programsProvides school-based and community-focused prevention programs including Anger Management, Child Custody Stress Prevention, The Mindful Parent, parenting support, and child safety curricula such as Educating and Empowering Children to Stay Safe and adaptations of CAPP for preschool and special needs children.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Deliver public and professional education on child abuse and mental wellnessProvides presentations and webinars on child abuse and neglect, trauma, mindfulness, and coping strategies to schools, community groups, and professionals. Includes pandemic-related webinars on positive coping, parenting, and collective trauma.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Fund local community programs and servicesProvides funding for programs and services that support the local community, including victim advocacy services via grants from the New York State Office of Victim Services.
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Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 1 activity
- Host support groups for marginalized youth populationsOperates a peer support group for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning teens to share experiences and receive emotional support.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide mental health counseling services to children, adults, and familiesOffers individual, family, and group therapy services for children, adults, and families dealing with trauma, behavioral issues, and mental health concerns. Services are delivered at the Saratoga Springs office, satellite locations, schools, and through telehealth, with flexible hours, sliding fee scales, and coordination with community partners.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Train and engage volunteers in family support programsTrains volunteers for the Skilled Friend Program, a parent aide initiative, and engages volunteers in event support and preparation of educational materials.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocate for child welfare policy and systems changeTook leadership in forming the Saratoga County Sexual Abuse Committee, which evolved into the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children, and submitted testimony to legislative bodies on elementary education and child welfare issues.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.87M
Contributions & grants$1.60M56%
Program service revenue$1.15M40%
Investment income$55K2%
Other revenue$72K
expenses
Total expenses$2.77M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.35M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.47M
Cash$1.47M
Investments$70K
Liabilities$106K
Net assets$2.36M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA BALDWIN | Executive Direc | 40 | $89K |
board members · 14
- CARRIE WOERNER — Director
- DAVID FRAGOMENI — Treasurer
- ELLEN BRODIE — Director
- JENNIFER JERAM — Director
- JOHN BROOKS — Director
- JOHN RUSSO — Secretary
- KATE HOEFER — Director
- KATHERINE SMITH — President
- KELLY GOLDENBERG — Director
- LORRIE SHILLING — Director
- MICHAEL PATTON — Director
- MICHAEL VENERUS — Director
- SARA FISCHER — Director
- TIMOTHY HOEFER — Vice President
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Bethlehem Central School District Partner — Provides Student Empowerment Services within the district.
- CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Child Protective Services Partner — Coordinated the Mothers Club program with Child Protective Services to support families.
- Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center Network — Hosts and operates the Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center as part of its direct service programming.
- Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement and CPS to provide a child-friendly environment for interviews following reports of abuse.
- Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Elementary Education Government — Submitted written testimony to legislative body regarding elementary education funding
- Mechanicville Community Center Domestic Violence Program Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- National Children’s Alliance Network — Member organization that accredits or supports the Center’s child advocacy model.
- New York State Department of Social Services Funder — Provided grants to support the teen parent program and the Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP).
- New York State Office of Children & Family Services Government — Partner agency through which child abuse reports are made and investigated.
- New York State Office of Victim Services Funder — Provided a 2014-15 grant to support victim advocacy services in Saratoga County.
- New York State Police Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Office of the Saratoga County District Attorney Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Saratoga Center for the Family Partner — Organization coordinating volunteer engagement for its programs and services
- Saratoga County Government — Serves as the only crime victim advocate for children in Saratoga County and operates within the county’s jurisdiction to provide child abuse prevention and response services.
- Saratoga County Child Protective Services Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Saratoga County District Attorney Partner — Works with the Center in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases.
- Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children Coalition — Originally formed as the Saratoga County Sexual Abuse Committee and evolved into this countywide coalition focused on child safety.
- Saratoga County Sheriff Government — Law enforcement agency involved in investigating child abuse reports in coordination with the Center.
- Saratoga Hospital Saratoga Emergency Physicians, PC Partner — Collaborates on pediatric forensic medical exams for child abuse victims, which may be conducted at the hospital’s emergency room.
- Saratoga Springs City School District Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Schuylerville Central School District Partner — Provides Student Empowerment Services within the district.
- Scotia-Glenville Central School District Partner — Provides Student Empowerment Services within the district.
- Shenendehowa Central School District Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Shenendehowa Central School District Partner — Provides Student Empowerment Services within the district.
- Shenendehowa Central Schools Partner — Collaborates to provide mental health counseling services on school grounds.
- South Glens Falls Central School District Partner — Provides Student Empowerment Services within the district.
- The Prevention Council Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Victim Advocacy Services of the FBI Partner — Member of the Saratoga County Partnership for Safe Children multidisciplinary team involved in child abuse investigations.
- Waterford-Halfmoon Central School District Partner — Provides Student Empowerment Services within the district.
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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.
- Child Advocacy Center Modelmethodology: child_advocacy_center_modelBy co-locating law enforcement, child protection, legal, medical, and mental health professionals in a single child-friendly setting, the organization reduces trauma during abuse investigations and improves outcomes because integrated, coordinated care minimizes re-traumatization and accelerates healing.
- Collaborative Care Integrationmethodology: collaborative_care_modelBy integrating mental health services with schools, medical providers, and community organizations—with client consent—the organization improves access to care and holistic support because coordinated systems reduce gaps and increase early intervention.
- Family Strengthening Through Skills Educationmethodology: family_strengtheningBy teaching conflict resolution, problem-solving, and healthy relationship skills, the organization prevents child abuse and family dysfunction because empowered individuals and strengthened family dynamics reduce risk factors and create safer home environments.