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Childrens Center of Hamden Inc

EIN 06-1580427 · Hamden, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 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 CHILDREN'S CENTER OF HAMDEN, INC. IS A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING THROUGH QUALITY TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND CARE.

Income
$18.6 million
Spending
$18.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
283
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$319,833, chief medical 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

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 164% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $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. $7.8 million spent. PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY- PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR CARE AND TREATMENT THAT RESULT IN CHILDREN BEING ABLE TO DISCHARGE SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY TO THE COMMUNITY. THE MASTER TREATMENT PLAN INCLUDES INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS THAT ARE SET WITH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CHILD-SPECIFIC MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT TEAMS ARE LED BY A PSYCHIATRIST AND INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS, NURSES, TEACHERS, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, DIRECT CARE WORKERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS. THESE TEAMS FOCUS ON THE EXPECTATIONS EACH YOUTH AND GUARDIAN HAS OF THEIR TREATMENT EXPERIENCE WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING THE MULTIPLE COMPLEXITIES THAT IMPACT FAMILIES. TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDE A TWENTY- FOUR HOUR TRAUMA INFORMED MILIEU, GROUP THERAPY, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION OF WELLNESS AND MEDICAL CARE, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION.
  2. $4.7 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM- (ADD) VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PREPARE YOUTH WITH JOB READINESS SKILLS AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS WORK WITH TEACHING STAFF TO CREATE STRATEGIES THAT HELP STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO MANAGE THEIR BEHAVIORS SO THEY CAN RETURN TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING.
  3. $2.9 million spent. AN OUTPATIENT CONTINUUM OF CARE INCLUDES TREATMENT SERVICES THAT RANGE FROM ONE HOUR A WEEK OUTPATIENT APPOINTMENTS TO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT. THE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE SERVED BY THE OUTPATIENT CONTINUUM LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND SEEK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSES AND SYMPTOMS THAT INCLUDE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PSYCHOSIS, POOR IMPULSE CONTROL AND MORE. A SPECIALIZED TEAM IS TRAINED TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR YOUTH WHO ARE USING SUBSTANCES. TREATMENT MODALITIES INCLUDE TRAUMA INFORMED MILIEUS, GROUP THERAPY, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, ADVISEMENT TO PEER-LED RECOVERY GROUPS, OUTREACH AND RECOVERY COACHING.

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 August 2001.

    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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