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Family and Childrens Aid Inc

EIN 06-0888719 · Danbury, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FCA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER THAT OFFERS INNOVATION, RESPONSIVE AND TRADITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$23.7 million
Spending
$22.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
327
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$347,851, psychiatrist

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (3)
  1. $11.8 million spent. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: PROVIDING CLINICAL TREATMENT IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY USING DIFFERENT THERAPEUTIC MODELS INCLUDING (IICAPS) INTENSIVE IN-HOME CHILD & ADOLESCENT SERVICES WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH YALE UNIVERSITY'S CHILD STUDY CENTER WITH LOCATIONS IN DANBURY, WATERBURY, SHELTON, BRIDGEPORT, TORRINGTON & NEW BRITAIN, (MDT) MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM INVESTIGATIONS, THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE, CHILD FIRST MODEL, (RTFT) REUNIFICATION & THERAPEUTIC FAMILY TIME, (C-KIN) KINSHIP NAVIGATOR PROGRAM, (FFT) FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY MODEL, AND (QPC) THE QUALITY PARENTING CENTERS IN DANBURY, TORRINGTON, NORWALK AND WATERBURY.
  2. $7.0 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES: SERVING ADULTS, CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICE TYPES INCLUDING THE FCA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS IN WATERBURY, DANBURY AND NEW MILFORD, THE (EDT) EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM, THE FCA PROJECT JOY MODEL, AND THE PEACELOVE EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM.
  3. $1.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (GROUP HOMES) PROVIDING A HOME FOR THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR GIRLS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND A SHELTER (HARMONY HOUSE) FOR HOMELESS ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN ON OUR CAMPUS IN DANBURY.

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 November 6, 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 January 1973.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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