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Child and Parent Services Inc

EIN 35-0888765 · Elkhart, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD LIVES A LIFE FREE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
99
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$147,859, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% 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

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 December 31, 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 (6)
  1. $1.9 million spent. HEALTHY FAMILIES - A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED, EVIDENCE-BASED, LONG-TERM HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS PARENTS WITH ENSURING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THEIR NEW BABY WHILE DEVELOPING A STRONG PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN PROVEN TO HELP DECREASE THE RISK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT WITHIN THE HOME. FAMILIES ARE ENROLLED PRENATALLY OR WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THE BABY'S LIFE AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED UNTIL THE BABY IS THREE YEARS OLD.
  2. $381,582 spent. CENTER FOR NURTURING FAMILIES - A COMMUNITY-WIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM WHERE THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES ACCESS RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS AND DECREASE TOXIC STRESS. THROUGH IN-HOME CASE MANAGEMENT, PARENT CAFES, AND COMMUNITY-WIDE EDUCATION, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ON PARENTING AND MANAGING THE CHALLENGES THAT PUT THEIR FAMILIES AT RISK. THEY ALSO ARE PROVIDED A SOCIAL OUTLET TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IMPROVES OVERALL FAMILY FUNCTIONING, LEADING TO IMPROVED CHILD OUTCOMES THROUGH SAFE, STABLE AND NURTURING HOMES.
  3. $364,801 spent. CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER ("CFAC") ASSISTS LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES BY CONDUCTING FORENSIC INTERVIEWS THROUGH A FACT FINDING AND CHILD FRIENDLY APPROACH WHEN A CHILD HAS BEEN ALLEGED TO BE A VICTIM OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. CFAC ALSO PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO THE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY AND WILL ASSIST THEM IN CONNECTING TO APPROPRIATE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE TRAUMA THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED.
  4. $358,623 spent. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN INVOLVED WITH THE COURT SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF ABUSE/NEGLECT. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTEERS IS PROVIDED BY STAFF. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY FOR 100% OF THE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICE IN ELKHART COUNTY.
  5. $313,042 spent. SUPERVISED VISITATION - THERE MAY BE A NEED FOR SUPERVISED VISITS IF CHILDREN ARE SEPARATED FROM A PARENT. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP TO DEVELOP AND CONTINUE IN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT, WITH THE INTERACTION MONITORED BY A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL.
  6. $275,411 spent. NURTURING CARE GROUPS - COMMUNITY-BASED, VOLUNTEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN. THESE GROUPS OFFER A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE CAREGIVERS CAN BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, SHARE EXPEREINCES, AND GROW TOGETHER. EACH GATHERING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER SUPPORT, OPEN CONVERSATION, AND LEARNING. NURTURING CARE GROUPS HELP FAMILIES FEEL SUPPORTED, CONFIDENT, AND EMPOWERED THROUGHOUT THEIR PARENTING JOURNEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 1969.

    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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