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Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center Inc

EIN 06-0725052 · Norwalk, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP ALL CHILDREN WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL STABILITY, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
70
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$252,258, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $6.4 million spent. OUTPATIENT CHILDREN'S CLINIC (OPCC): OFFERS INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPIES; PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (EVALUATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT); PARENT GUIDANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS (AGES 5-19) RECEIVING SERVICES IN OPCC SUFFER FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSES (E.G., DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, ETC.).PROSPECTS EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM ("EDT"): PROVIDES INTENSIVE MULTI-MODEL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY MET THROUGH CONVENTIONAL OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS. EDT'S COMPRHENSIVE 6-MONTH WRAP-AROUND MODEL COMBINES A 5-DAY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND A 5-DAY SUMMER MILIEU PROGRAM WITH A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE OF INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY, PARENT GUIDANCE AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.CHILD FIRST: A NATIONAL, EVIDENCE-BASED TWO GENERATIONAL MODEL, THAT PROVIDES INTENSIVE HOME-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, AS WELL AS PRENATAL MOTHERS. INTERVENTIONS INCLUDE HOME-BASED PARENTAL GUIDANCE, CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC SERVICES, ASSESSMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION IN EARLY CHILDCARE AND SCHOOL SETTINGS, AND ASSISTANCE TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.SYSTEM OF CARE (AGES 5-18): OFFERS WRAP-AROUND CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD/ADOLESCENT WITH COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS THAT REQUIRE SUPPORT FROM MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. WRAPAROUND SERVICES IS A PROCESS BY WHICH A CHILD, HIS/HER FAMILY, AND CARE COORDINATORS ASSEMBLE A TEAM, IDENTIFIED BY THE FAMILY, TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY WHILE ADDRESSING A CHILD'S NEEDS.EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTATION PARTNERSHIP ("ECCP")(AGES BIRTH-5): AN EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES IN A CONTINUUM OF CARE TO INCLUDE CENTER-WIDE SERVICES, CLASSROOM SERVICES, OR INDIVIDUAL CHILD SERVICES. FOR EACH SERVICE, ECCP SEEKS TO BUILD CAPACITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS IN ORDER TO MEET THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND/OR BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1958.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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