irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $836KPARENTING AND FAMILY PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE THROUGHOUT FRANKLIN AND CLINTON COUNTIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING MYRIAD PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS IN FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE: PARENTING EDUCATION CLASSES,PARENTING SUPPORT GROUPS, PARENT-CHILD PLAY AND SOCIAL GROUPS AND STORY TIMES. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORTING KINSHIP FAMILIES AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AS WELL AS FAMILIES IN NEED OF SUPERVISED VISITATION. IN 2024, WE SERVED 1009 ADULTS AND THEIR 1045 CHILDREN WHO VISITED OUR ADIRONDACK FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS OVER 20000 TIMES. PROTECTIVE FACTORS INCREASED 2-7% INCLUDING INCREASES IN SOCIAL SUPPORTS, KNOWLEDGE OF CONCRETE SUPPORTS, NURTURING & ATTACHMENT AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Care Resource and Referral
Provides free child care referrals to parents based on location, care type, and child age. Offers child care providers training, technical assistance, coaching, and start-up funding. Supports workforce development through recruitment, credentialing, and professional development.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Serves as sponsor agency for CACFP in Franklin and eastern St. Lawrence Counties, providing nutritional support and funding to licensed/registered family day care homes and legally exempt child care providers.
Family Forever! Permanency Resource Center (PRC)
Supports post-adoptive, post-legal guardianship, and kinship families through advocacy, respite care, support groups, educational workshops, home visits, youth programs, and family events. Serves families in five northern New York counties.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs)
Operates family resource centers in Plattsburgh, Malone, and Tupper Lake offering parent-child playgroups, parenting education classes (including Nurturing Parenting), developmental screenings, support groups, family fun activities, and resource referrals. Centers provide drop-in play and structured programming for families with young children.
Neutral Ground Supervised Visitation Program (SVP)
Provides court-ordered supervised visitation for noncustodial parents in a safe, positive environment. Staff observe and record interactions, encourage positive parent-child relationships, and support co-parenting skill development. Also offers supervised exchanges to ensure safe child transitions between parents.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 2 activities
- Family support and parenting programsOffers parent-child playgroups, parenting support groups, Nurturing Parenting education classes, and family events to strengthen caregiving skills and promote healthy family interaction across the North Country region. Programs are available in multiple locations including Plattsburgh, Malone, Tupper Lake, and Saranac Lake, with structured activities focused on child development, social skills, and group learning.
- Support services for kinship, adoptive, and guardianship familiesOperates the Family Forever Permanency Resource Center program offering home visits, peer support groups, educational workshops, respite care, youth programs, and family events for kinship, adoptive, and guardianship families in the Tupper Lake area. Includes advocacy support and connections to community resources.
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Child Safety Seat and Safe Sleep Support 1 activity
- Car seat safety servicesProvides car seat safety checks and installations by appointment for families in the Plattsburgh area.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Child care provider support and professional developmentProvides training, technical assistance, coaching, start-up funding, and free referrals to child care providers to improve the availability and quality of early care and learning in the North Country. Serves as the sponsor agency for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Franklin and eastern St. Lawrence Counties.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Developmental screening services for young childrenHosts free developmental screenings for children from birth to age 5 through early childhood specialists, with regular monthly appointments in Plattsburgh, Malone, Tupper Lake, and other regional locations. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served or pre-registered basis depending on location.
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Supervised Family Visitation Services 1 activity
- Supervised visitation and exchange servicesProvides free supervised visitation and supervised exchange services at Family Connections for families with court-ordered requirements, ensuring safe transfer of children between custodial and noncustodial parents while preventing contact between caregivers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.01M
Contributions & grants$1.97M98%
Program service revenue$24K1%
Investment income$22K1%
Other revenue$220
expenses
Total expenses$1.93M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.81M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$0
Liabilities$391K
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE BASILIERE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $99K |
board members · 17
- BREANNA CHASE — DIRECTOR
- CHANELLE HEATH — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTY BEZRUTCZYK — DIRECTOR
- DARCY SUTHERLAND — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH RODDY — DIRECTOR
- ELISA HEFFERNAN — DIRECTOR
- HEIDI DENNIS — DIRECTOR
- KATE FOSTER-GAGNIER — DIRECTOR
- KATHY PARKER — DIRECTOR
- KELSEY BARNES — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET CANNING — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET CANTWELL — DIRECTOR
- MARY JANE MANNING — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE MULVERHILL — DIRECTOR
- TOM HIGMAN — DIRECTOR
- TRACIE MCCARTHY — VICE PRESIDE
- VANESSA YOUNG — PRESIDENT
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- AdOPTIVE and foster family coalition New York Partner — Community partner listed in resources
- Adirondack Birth to Three Alliance Partner — Community partner listed in resources
- Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc Partner — Community partner listed in resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Resource partner listed in resources
- Capital District Child Care Council Partner — Source of child development tip sheets linked in resources
- Early Care and Learning Council Partner — Resource partner listed in resources
- Early Childhood Education and Training Program Partner — Professional development program linked in resources
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook page to share program updates and event information.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share information about family events and promote engagement with Families R Us programs.
- Families R Us Partner — Collaborates with Families R Us to schedule developmental screening appointments in Malone.
- Families R Us Malone Partner — Hosts parenting education classes as part of the Family Resource Centers network.
- Family Connections Plattsburgh Partner — Hosts parenting education classes as part of the Family Resource Centers network.
- Family Court Government — Requires court orders specifying visitation at Family Connections for families to qualify for services.
- Family Matters Tupper Lake Partner — Hosts parenting education classes as part of the Family Resource Centers network.
- Family Resource Centers Partner — Operates parent-child playgroups at Family Resource Centers, which host the program and provide space and resources.
- FamilyMattersTupperLake Partner — Operates a Facebook page to share information about programs and services.
- Jamie Basiliere Partner — Executive Director involved in discussing support or assistance for partner agencies.
- Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties Partner — Community partner listed in resources
- New York State Kinship Navigator Partner — Resource partner supporting non-parent caregivers, listed in resources
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — State agency resource linked in resources
- QualityStarsNY Partner — Resource partner related to early care quality, listed in resources
- Supervised Visitation Network Partner — Resource partner providing visitation information, listed in resources
- USDA Government — Source of MyPlate nutrition guidelines linked in resources
- United Way of the Adirondack Region Partner — Community partner listed in resources
- VOICE/CSEA Partner — Union for family child care providers linked in resources
- Y on the Oval Partner — Collaborates to host Wee People Gym Time for young children.
- ZEROtoTHREE Partner — National early childhood resource organization linked in resources
- regional infant/toddler technical assistance center Partner — Collaborates to provide specialized support for infant and toddler care providers and parents.
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, Individualized Support Through Community-Based and Home Visiting Modelsmethodology: community-based_supportBy meeting families where they are—through community centers, home visits, and peer networks—we increase engagement and impact, because services delivered in familiar, non-stigmatizing environments foster trust and sustained participation.
- Building Early Childhood Workforce Quality Through Individualized Professional Developmentmethodology: workforce development through coaching and credentialingBy tailoring coaching, credentialing, and supervision to the unique needs of educators, we improve teaching quality and job satisfaction, because individualized support increases competence, confidence, and intentionality in early learning settings.
- Early Intervention via Developmental Screening and Referralmethodology: early_intervention_screeningBy conducting early developmental screenings, we connect children to supportive services before delays become more serious, because early identification enables timely intervention that improves long-term outcomes.
- Parent-Child Engagement Through Play-Based Programmingmethodology: early childhood social-emotional development through playBy using structured play and low-barrier access models like drop-in playgroups, we support children’s social-emotional development and strengthen parent-child relationships, because shared positive interactions in safe settings build attachment and prepare children for school.
- Strengthening Family Protective Factors to Prevent Child Maltreatmentmethodology: evidence-based_preventionBy building evidence-based protective factors—such as parental resilience, social connections, and parenting knowledge—we prevent child abuse and promote family well-being, because these factors address root causes of stress and reduce risk of maltreatment.