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Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families Inc

EIN 06-1431360 · Rocky Hill, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP CARE FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT, TRAINING, ADVOCACY, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION WITH THE AIM OF NURTURING CHILD SAFETY, WELLBEING AND STABILITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
25
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$126,718, executive director

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 102% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. SUPPORT SERVICES: CONNECTICUT ALLIANCE OF FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES (CAFAF), INC'S REGIONAL LIAISON EMPLOYEES RESIDE IN CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF) AREA OFFICES AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EACH OF THE REGIONS IN CONNECTICUT. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE THE FIRST LINE OF SUPPORT FOR FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND RELATIVE PARENTS WHO CALL WITH QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR REQUIRE RESOLUTION OF INDIVIDUAL ISSUES. REGIONAL LIAISONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO ASSIST DCF STAFF WITH FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ACTIVITIES.
  2. $474,726 spent. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION: CAFAF ENGAGES IN RECRUITMENT EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A SKILLED, CARING AND DIVERSE POOL OF FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY, WILLINGNESS AND COMMITMENT TO MEET THE SAFETY, EMOTIONAL AND PERMANENCY NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITHOUT HOMES.
  3. $368,701 spent. TRAINING AND CONFERENCES: CAFAF OFFERS POST-LICENSING TRAINING CLASSES TO ANY INDIVIDUALS LICENSED BY DCF OR A PRIVATE AGENCY. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED IN AREAS THAT WILL BEST HELP DEVELOP THEIR COMPETENCIES AS DETERMINED DURING THE MUTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS WITH THEIR DCF FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE SERVICES UNIT SUPPORT WORKER. CAFAF OFFERS FOUR YEARLY CONFERENCES, RANGING FROM ONE-DAY SYMPOSIUMS TO THE TWO-DAY ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THESE EVENTS DRAW ON SKILLED, EXPERIENCED CHILD WELFARE EXPERTS AND OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND LEARNING.
  4. $132,182 spent. ADVOCACY: CAFAF PROVIDES INFORMATION AND OUTREACH TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MAINTAINING A WEBSITE, DISTRIBUTING QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS AND WEEKLY EMAILS DEDICATED TO THE DISCUSSION OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY ISSUES RELEVANT TO THE FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CARE COMMUNITY.

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 October 1995.

    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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