Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"provides advocacy and support for abused and neglected children by advancing coordinated investigations, prosecution and victim services."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, CO
A Kid’s Place is the agency for two significant programs, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program and The Child Advocacy Center (CAC).
The focus of the CASA Program is to recruit, train and supervise volunteers to advocate for sexually, emotionally, and physically abused and neglected children who have entered the child welfare system. Prospective volunteers complete an intensive interview process, background checks and complete a minimum of 35 hours of training that includes court observation with new volunteers. By focusing on one case, CASA volunteers develop a depth of understanding and awareness about the children involved, ensuring that important details are brought to the attention of the judge and other professionals involved in the case. In the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the CASA programs served 196 children and youth with 80 volunteers.
The Child Advocacy Center, with two locations in Greeley and Ft. Lupton serves children who have been sexually abused or traumatized by witnessing homicide or extreme acts of violence. When a child is brought to the CAC, a Forensic Interview is conducted with the child(ren) and decisions are made regarding any follow up medical exams. A Family Support Advocate meets with the family during the intial visit, provides information, resources, support and Victim's Compensation and Victim's Rights information. The CAC provides comprehensive services through a multi- disciplinary team (MDT) approach with members from law enforcement, child protection, medical, mental health, victim support and prosecution. In FY 13-14, the program served 247 child victims and 501 non-offending family members.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy's program expenses were:
| Programs | $745,717 |
| Total Program Expenses | $745,717 |
Chief Executive
Lisa Drake, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Lisa Drake, Executive Director
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
12
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy's IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $883,598 |
| Other | $174,482 |
| Program Service Revenue | $34,921 |
| Investment Income | $9,768 |
| Total Income | $1,102,769 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $1,102,769 |
| Total expenses: | $931,376 |
| Program expenses | $745,717 |
| Fundraising expenses | $72,970 |
| Administrative expenses | $112,689 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $171,393 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,411,625 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,583,018 |
| Total Liabilities | $328,458 |
| Total Assets | $1,911,476 |
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